The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination is a highly competitive exam where current affairs play a crucial role. This blog post aims to provide comprehensive “UPSC 2024 current affairs notes” and “UPSC 2024 news updates” to aid your preparation.

1. The 37th African Union Summit.
The 37th African Union Summit At the 37th African Union Summit, member countries took the initiative to create Africa Club. The Africa Club, an Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions that are African-owned and governed, was founded during the African Union Summit. The effort attempts to increase Africa's influence in the global financial system by aligning.
2. INDUS X Summit 2024
The second India-US Defense Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X) Summit was held in New Delhi, India, with participation from the US Department of Defense (DoD) and the Indian Ministry of Defense (MoD). The conference was co-organized by Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), the Ministry of Defence, and the Department of Defense, with coordination from the US-India Business Council (USIBC).
3. Cabinet Committee for Security
The Cabinet Committee on Security has approved the purchase of more than 200 BrahMos extended-range supersonic cruise missiles for use on its warships. Cabinet Committees are extra-constitutional, which means they do not appear in the Indian Constitution. They are intended to ease the pressure on the Union Cabinet by permitting smaller groupings.
4. 6th Regional Dialogue of Secretaries of Security Councils and National Security Advisers
The 6th Regional Dialogue of Secretaries of Security Councils/National Security Advisers (NSA) on Afghanistan took place in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. India underlined its collaborative approach to combatting terrorism, as outlined in UN Security Council Resolution 2593.
5. World Government Summit 2024.
The Prime Minister served as the Guest of Honour at the World Governments Summit 2024. He gave a keynote lecture on the subject "Shaping the Future Governments," highlighting the importance of inclusive, tech-savvy, clean, transparent, and environmentally friendly government.
6. Sixth NSA Meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave.
India's National Security Adviser (NSA) recently attended the sixth NSA conference of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC). The Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) is a regional security gathering that includes India, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, and Mauritius.
7. Third South Summit.
The third South Summit took place in Kampala, Uganda, and brought together members of the Group of 77 (G77) and China. The Third South Summit brought together 134 members of the Group of 77 and China to strengthen South-South cooperation in trade, investment, sustainable development, climate change, poverty eradication, and the digital economy, among other topics. The summit's theme was "Leaving No One Behind."
8. Asian Buddhist Conference for Peace.
The Asian Buddhist Conference for Peace (ABCP), a voluntary mass organization of Buddhists in Asia, held its 12th General Assembly in New Delhi. Theme: ABCP - The Buddhist Voice of Global South represents India's commitment, as evidenced by its G20 leadership and the Voice of Global South Summit.
9. 71st plenary session of the North Eastern Council
Shri Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, recently addressed the North Eastern Council's 71st Plenary Session in Shillong. Background:- In his speech, Shri Amit Shah stated that the last ten years under Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's leadership had been the most crucial for the development of the Northeast.
10. Tenth Edition of Sagar Parikrama
Parshottam Rupala, India's Fisheries Minister, launched the 10th edition of Sagar Parikrama, a coastal yatra that raises awareness about government assistance initiatives among fishermen. Sagar Parikrama represents the government's hands-on approach to strengthening the fishing community. The coast-to-coast outreach initiative encourages participatory last-mile delivery throughout the fisheries value chain.
11. The Indian Art, Architecture, and Design Biennale
The inaugural Indian Art, Architecture, and Design Biennale (IAADB) 2023 was held in Delhi's Red Fort. The event will feature the opening of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Centre for Design (ABCD) as well as the Samunnati student Biennale. The IAADB exists to celebrate India's unique heritage and vibrant culture.
12. 91st Interpol General Assembly: In Vienna.
The Indian delegation, led by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the National Investigation Agency (NIA), encouraged member nations to deny safe havens to crime, offenders, and the profits of crime during the 91st Interpol General Assembly in Vienna, Austria.
13. Sixth NSA-Level Meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave.
The 6th NSA-level conference of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) in Mauritius brought together national security advisers from India, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka, as well as delegations from the Seychelles and Bangladesh. NSA Ajit Doval emphasized the role of the Colombo Security Conclave in supporting regional security and stability.
14. 4th ASEAN-India Grassroots Innovation Forum
India and ten ASEAN Member States (AMS) demonstrated solidarity during the commencement of the fourth edition of the ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum (AIGIF). The event, which has 200 participants, intends to deepen the relationship between India and AMS via collaboration in Science, Technology, and Innovation.
15. Second CII India. Nordic–Baltic Business Conclave
The second Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) India The Nordic-Baltic Business Conclave 2023 was conducted in New Delhi with the goal of fostering collaboration between India and the Nordic Baltic Eight (NB8) countries, who are noted for their creativity and technological strength.
16. Sixth India-OPEC Energy Dialogue.
The 6th High-Level Meeting of the India-OPEC Energy Dialogue was held at the OPEC Secretariat in Vienna, Austria, with significant delegates in attendance. The meeting addressed crucial areas of the oil and energy sectors. Key highlights: The Meeting concentrated on critical problems concerning oil and energy.