The upcoming year, 2024, is poised to be a whirlwind of political showdowns, thrilling sports spectacles, and a resurgence in space exploration. A plethora of events is set to unfold, promising an action-packed calendar.

Electoral Showdowns: Get ready for epochal electoral battles worldwide in 2024. India leads the charge with its General Election in April-May, accompanied by Assembly Elections in seven states: Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha, Sikkim, Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Jharkhand.

India's General Election is a crucial spotlight, featuring the Narendra Modi-led NDA seeking a third consecutive term. They face off against the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance, a coalition of 27 parties including the Indian National Congress, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, All India Trinamool Congress, Janata Dal (United), Shiv Sena (UBT), Nationalist Congress Party, Communist Party of India (Marxist), Samajwadi Party, Indian Union Muslim League, Communist Party of India, Aam Aadmi Party, and Rashtriya Janata Dal.

In neighboring Pakistan, a general election is slated for February 8. The key contenders include Gohar Ali Khan’s PTI (with former Pak PM Imran Khan in jail), Nawaz Sharif’s PML (N), and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s PPP. Interestingly, despite being ineligible due to incarceration, former PM Imran Khan vows to contest the election from prison.

Shifting focus to the United States, the stage is set for a showdown between Republicans and Democrats in the 2024 US Presidential Election. President Joe Biden is expected to lead the Democratic side (with Kamala Harris as his running mate), while Donald Trump seems likely to represent the Republicans, pending any legal obstacles. Notably, a potential win for Trump would emulate Grover Cleveland's historic achievement as the second President to serve non-consecutive terms.

Russia will witness its elections where Vladimir Putin is anticipated to maintain his longstanding tenure as the head of state, a position he has held since 1999, alternating between Prime Minister and President.

Sports Galore: Sports enthusiasts, brace yourselves for an extravaganza in 2024! Euro 2024 in Germany promises to captivate football fans as Italy aims to defend its championship title. Cricket aficionados eagerly anticipate the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup featuring 20 participating teams for the first time, promising an enthralling competition.

Revival in Space Exploration: 2024 heralds the resurgence of the space race with NASA’s Artemis program aiming to return humans to the Moon. India's ISRO has an exciting lineup of missions, including Ganganyaan-1, the nation's inaugural manned spaceflight program, Mangalyaan-2 for Mars exploration, and Shukrayaan-1, dedicated to unraveling the mysteries of Venus.

In brief, 2024 emerges as a year packed with monumental elections, thrilling sports events, and a renewed drive for space exploration, promising an exhilarating journey ahead.

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