India's G20 presidency marked a significant milestone for its standing in global affairs. India holds the G20 chair from 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023. The theme for this year's G20 meeting to be hosted by India is 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ or the ‘World is One Family’.
One of India's historic accomplishments is the launch of its lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3. It was launched on July 14 and is India's second attempt to achieve a soft landing on the Moon. The vehicle for the mission LVM-III is expected to land on August 23.
Making history in the entertainment industry, India won two Oscars, one for best documentary (The Elephant Whisperers) and the second for best original song (Naatu Naatu). Its last win was in 2003.
This year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Asia's largest helicopter manufacturing facility in Karnataka’s Tumakuru. It is spread over 615 acres and will make Light Utility Helicopters (LUHs).
India now stands as the fifth-largest economy in the world, leaving the UK behind. According to a Bloomberg report, the size of the Indian economy with regards to ‘nominal’ cash was $854.7 billion and the UK was at $814bn.
Indian athlete Neeraj Chopra won the Diamond League for the second time, thanks to his 87.66 mm throw.