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The year 2023 witnessed a spectrum of events, ranging from a new conflict in middle east to the narrowly avoiding a recession following the downfall of Silicon Valley Bank and Credit Suisse. Additionally, there was a substantial leap forward in artificial intelligence, while humanity also ventured into uncharted territories in space exploration. Let's take a look at the top events anticipated for the upcoming year, spanning elections, technology, sports, space and more.
A total of 74 countries, potentially setting a record, are set to choose national leaders in 2024, according to The Economist. This includes all 27 members of the EU, which will conduct elections for its Parliament. India's Narendra Modi will be fighting for a third term, and Donald Trump could potentially make a comeback as the President of the United States in late 2024.
The highly anticipated Hindu Temple, Ram Mandir, being constructed at Ram Janma Bhumi in Ayodhya is scheduled for inauguration on January 24, 2024. In response to the anticipated surge in devotees during the inauguration, the Railway authorities will introduce approximately 15 new train services to and from the city, according to a report by India Today, quoting sources.
The ninth edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, is scheduled to take place from June 4 to June 30, 2024. Hosted by the West Indies and the United States, this upcoming event marks the inaugural inclusion of matches played in the United States in an ICC World Cup tournament.
The revolutionary device, Apple Vision Pro, an upcoming mixed-reality headset developed by Apple Inc, could be launched in the United States in early 2024, followed by an international release later that year. The Vision Pro is positioned as a "spatial computer”, which could ultimately replace the use of laptop and mobile phones. This unique device can integrates digital media with the real world, offering interaction through physical inputs like motion gestures, eye tracking, and voice commands.
The 2024 UEFA European Football Championship, known as UEFA Euro 2024, represents the 17th edition of the quadrennial international football championship. Germany is set to host the tournament. It will start from June 14 and finals will take place on July 14, 2024 in Olympiastadion Stadium, Berlin.
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is aiming for a late 2024 launch of Indian first crewed mission in space. The primary objective of the Gaganyaan mission is to send Indian astronauts into space, positioning them in a Low Earth Orbit at an altitude of 400 kilometers for a three-day mission. The safe return to Earth is planned for 2025. An LVM3 rocket will transport the crew for the Gaganyaan mission to the designated orbit.
The 2024 Summer Olympics, also referred to as Paris 2024 and officially named the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad is scheduled to take place from July 26 to August 11, 2024. Paris serves as the primary host city, along with 16 other cities dispersed across metropolitan France.
The Artemis program marks NASA's return to the moon, aiming to send humans for the first time since 1972, including the first woman and person of colour. Artemis encompasses plans for a sustained space presence, preparing for future missions to Mars. Artemis II is scheduled for launch as early as November 2024.