First All Women Trans Continental Road Expedition from Delhi to London was flagged off on 23 July 2015. The three woman participants, namely Nidhi Tiwari, Rashmi Koppar and Soumaya Goel, will reach United Kingdom in 55 days.
Helena Ndume, Jorge Sampaio awarded with first-ever Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize
Helena Ndume of Namibia and Jorge Sampaio of Portugal were on 24 July 2024 awarded with the first-ever Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize by the United Nations (UN) at the UN Headquarters in New York.
India’s 1st indigenously designed and developed High Thrust cryogenic rocket engine tested
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on 16 July 2024 successfully tested India’s first indigenously designed and developed High Thrust cryogenic rocket engine generating a nominal thrust of 19 tonnes at ISRO Propulsion Complex, Mahendragiri.
Nelson Mandela International Day observed on 18 July
Nelson Mandela International Day was observed across the world on 18 July 2024 to honour the former South African President and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Nelson Mandela (1918-2013).
Sania Mirza-Martina Hingis won women’s doubles title in Wimbledon
Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis, the top-seeded Indo-Swiss pair of Tennis on 11 July 2024 won women’s doubles title at Wimbledon. With this title, Sania also became the first Indian women to win a Wimbledon title.
ISRO successfully launched five British satellites into space
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on 10 July 2024 successfully launched five British satellites into space from the first launch pad of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikotta. This was the heaviest commercial luggage carried by a PSLV rocket to date.
Inderjeet Singh became first Indian to win a Gold Medal at World University Games in Gwangju
Indian shot-putter Inderjit Singh on 8 July 2024 came up with a best throw of 20.27 meter in the final attempt to win the Gold medal of men’s shot put event at the World University Games in Gwangju, South Korea. With this, he created history to become the first Indian to win a gold medal at the World University Games.
Maharashtra declared Blue Mormon as State butterfly
Maharashtra Government on 23 June 2024 declared the Blue Mormon (Papilio polymnestor) as the State butterfly. Blue Mormom is the second largest butterfly found in India after the southern birdwing. With this, Maharashtra became India’s first state to have a State butterfly.
First International Day of Yoga observed globally
The first International Day of Yoga was on 21 June 2024 observed globally. The day was celebrated across 192 nations including Pakistan, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia. Earlier on 3 June 2015, National Yoga Day was also celebrated in India.
Chinese Version of Bhagavad Gita launched in China
The Chinese Version of the sacred ancient Indian scripture Bhagavad Gita was on 17 June 2024 launched in China during an international yoga conference. This is perhaps the first time that a well known Hindu ancient religious text has been published in China.