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- V. Vedachalam, an eminent Tamil epigrapher and historian, has been conferred the V Venkayya Epigraphy Award for 2024.
- Periyar Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Thekkady has installed a wind turbine to generate power for real-time monitoring cameras and Wi-Fi connectivity within its forests.
- Indian students secured two gold and three silver medals at the International Physics Olympiad, and one gold, one bronze, and two silver medals at the International Chemistry Olympiad 2024.
- The Aditya Birla Group has entered into the Indian jewellery market with the launch of its new brand, Indriya.
- Preeti Sudan, a former Union Health Secretary and 1983 batch IAS officer from the Andhra Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
- A 16-year-old girl, Jiya Rai, diagnosed with autism, swam 34 km across the English Channel in 17 hours and 25 minutes, becoming the youngest and fastest para swimmer to do so.
- BBVA and the International Finance Corporation have issued a USD15 million first tranche of the world’s first biodiversity bond, which aiming to USD 70 million.
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