1 BJP’s Bhajan Lal Sharma will be the new Chief Minister of Rajasthan. Diya Kumari and Premchand Bairwa were made Deputy Chief Ministers.
Bhajanlal Sharma will be the new Chief Minister of Rajasthan . He was unanimously elected the leader of the BJP Legislative Party in the meeting held at Jaipur BJP Headquarters. Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and Vinod Tawde and Saroj Pandey were present in the meeting as observers. Former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje proposed Mr Sharma’s name, which was supported by everyone including senior MLAs Kirori Lal Meena, Madan Dilawar. Mr. Sharma is originally from Bharatpur and has been elected MLA from Sanganer assembly constituency for the first time. Shri Sharma was working as State General Secretary for a long time . Before this he has worked on various posts in the party. Apart from Mr Sharma, Diya Kumari and Prem Chand Bairwa have been selected as Deputy Chief Ministers . Mrs. Diya Kumari is MLA from Vidyadhar Nagar of Jaipur while Mr. Bairwa is MLA from Dudu . Elected MLA from Ajmer NorthVasudev Devnani, , will be the Assembly Speaker.
2 National Mission for Clean Ganga launches Global River Cities Alliance at UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai
The Global River Cities Alliance (GRCA ) , led by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, was launched at the COP-28 held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates . In this India, Egypt, the Netherlands, Denmark, Ghana, Australia, Bhutan, Cambodia, Japan and the riverside city of The Hague (Den Haag) from the Netherlands, Adelaide from Australia and Szolnok from Hungary and international financing agencies the World Bank, Asian Development Bank (ADB), Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and knowledge management institute like KPMG had formed a partnership. Under this, in 2021, the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) along with NMCG formed the existing River Cities Alliance (RCA), whose reach is being expanded extensively.
3 Indian Art, Architecture and Design Biennale – 2023
Indian Art, Architecture and Design Biennale, 2023 is being organized from 9 to 15 December, 2023 and was inaugurated on 8 December, 2023 at Red Fort, Delhi . It will remain open for the public till 31.3.2024. This biennial event (Biennale) brings together artists, architects, designers, photographers, collectors, connoisseurs, curators, art professionals, gallerists, educational institutions to strengthen cultural dialogue and provide them possibilities and opportunities. , designed to initiate holistic conversations between researchers, students and youth.
4 PM Modi world’s most popular leader with 76% approval: Morning Consult survey
In a recent survey conducted by US-based consultancy firm ‘ Morning Consult ‘, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has topped as the world’s most popular leader with an impressive approval rating of 76% . This remarkable achievement puts him more than 10 percentage points ahead of the next leader in the ranking. It is noteworthy that United States President Joe Biden is ranked seventh on the list with an approval rating of 40%, which is his highest approval rating since March. The data is based on a survey of 22 global leaders.
5 PM inaugurates Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) summit
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi . The Prime Minister also visited the Global AI Expo. GPAI is a multi-stakeholder initiative with 29 member countries that aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice on AI by supporting cutting-edge research and practical activities on AI-related priorities. India is the lead chair of GPAI in 2024. One of the founding members of GPAI in 2020, current incoming Support Chair of GPAI and as Lead Chair for GPAI in 2024, India December 12-14, 2023 is hosting the annual GPAI Summit from
6 Central Government approved financial assistance of Rs 338 crore to Gujarat and more than Rs 634 crore to Himachal Pradesh from National Disaster Relief Fund.
The Center has approved financial assistance of more than Rs 338 crore for Gujarat . Recently the state suffered huge losses due to Biparjoy cyclone . The Home Ministry has also provided funds from the National Disaster Response Fund for Himachal Pradesh affected by cloud burst, floods and landslides. also approved additional financial assistance of Rs 634 crore
7 Indian Army contingent reached Hanoi for joint military exercise VINBAX-2023
VINBAX is an annual training program held alternately in India and Vietnam . The exercise aims to foster cooperative partnership, promote inter-operability and share best practices between the two sides under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter on Peacekeeping Operations. Exercise VINBAX-2023 will be conducted as a command post exercise cum field training exercise, with a focus on the deployment and employment of an engineer company and a medical team. A contingent of 45 personnel of the Indian Armed Forces has reached Hanoi (Vietnam) to participate in the fourth edition of the joint military exercise ‘VINBAX’ (VINBAX-2023). In Hanoi, Vietnam till 21st December began in 2018 and the first edition was held in Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh).
8 Indian Navy conducts bi-annual ‘Prasthan’ exercise off Mumbai coast
The Indian Navy in collaboration with various defence, state and civil agencies recently conducted ‘ Departure in the Offshore Development Area off the Mumbai coast . conducted an extensive two-phase exercise namedThis exercise, conducted every six months, is important in validating and refining the measures and procedures aimed at addressing various contingencies that may arise in oil production platforms.
9 Indian Army organizes ‘Honor Run – Indian Army Veterans Half Marathon’
Indian Army organized ‘ Honor Run – Indian Army Veterans Half Marathon ‘ race in Delhi on 10 December 2023 to commemorate the historic military victory in the Kargil War . This program ‘ Honor Run’ was organized under the themeOn this occasion, people coming from diverse population of the country and participating in the ‘Honor Run’ paid tribute to the brave soldiers of India and highlighted the capability, strength and energy of our nation. The event was flagged off by Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pandey at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi in the presence of several military officers, ex-servicemen and civilian dignitaries. The ‘Honor Run’ race was organized under four categories. The 21.1 kilometer race in the first category was aptly named Kargil Run. The other three categories included the first 10 kilometer race, named the Tiger Hill Run; The second was a 05 kilometer race, named Tololing Run; And this was followed by the last 3 kilometer race, which was named Batalik Run.
10 India’s industrial production growth rate reached 16-month high at 11.7% in October
India’s industrial production growth rate reached 16-month high of 11.7 percent in October this year reachedIn the same period last year, a decline of four point one percent was recorded. Factory output is measured on the basis of the Index of Industrial Production. Data released from the National Statistics Office has shown a growth of 10.4 percent in manufacturing sector and 13.1 percent growth in mining production in October this year.
11 Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board issues instructions to Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited on Ennore Creek oil spill case
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board issues notice to Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited over Ennore Creek oil spill incident. issued instructions toWater in Ennore Creek and surrounding areas became polluted due to oil spillage. Here the leaked oil mixed with flood water and accumulated in the nearby houses. Subsequently a team of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board officials visited these areas and identified the causes of the oil spill. The Pollution Control Board reported that the oil spill occurred from CPCL premises and reached Ennore Creek via the Buckingham Canal. It has also been said in this report that CPCL has inadequate arrangements for drainage of flood water. The Board has asked CPCL to identify key locations in Buckingham Canal, Ennore Creek and adjacent areas where the spilled oil has accumulated with water. The Board has asked CPCL to take necessary preventive measures on war footing to deal with this problem. The Board has asked CPCL to ensure that there is no leakage of any kind in all the pipelines carrying raw materials and products and oil storage tanks.
12 Haryana: Governor Bandaru Dattatreya administers oath to Dr. Sonia Trikha as member of Haryana Public Service Commission
Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya administered the oath of office, allegiance and secrecy as a member of Haryana Public Service Commission to Dr. Sonia Trikha at Raj Bhavan, Chandigarh . Many dignitaries including Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal were present on the occasion. As an academician with wide professional expertise, Dr. Trikha has played a significant role in improving the public health systems in the state. During his 25-year tenure, he worked closely with the World Health Organization, UNICEF and the Asian Development Bank. career, he has also worked as a health consultant for many years with
13 Home Minister Amit Shah introduced three new bills in the Lok Sabha to replace British-era criminal bills.
The government has withdrawn three bills that replaced the British-era criminal bill and introduced three new bills in the Lok Sabha incorporating changes suggested by the Parliamentary Standing Committee. These new bills are – Indian Justice (Second) Code 2023, Indian Civil Defense (Second) Code 2023 and Indian Evidence (Second) Bill 2023. These will replace the Indian Penal Code 1860, the Criminal Procedure Act 1898 and the Indian Evidence Act 1872. Presenting these bills in the Lok Sabha, Home Minister Amit Shah said that the parliamentary panel had suggested several changes in the already introduced Indian Judicial Code 2023, Indian Civil Defense Code 2023 and Indian Evidence Bill 2023. The government has brought new bills including these.
14 Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla accepted the resignation of Komati Reddy Venkata Reddy.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has accepted the resignation of Komati Reddy Venkata Reddy . Sri Reddy of Congress was representing Bhongir Lok Sabha constituency. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha announced this after the Question Hour. Mr. Reddy has won from Nalgonda constituency in the recent assembly elections held in Telangana. With his resignation, 18 seats in the Lok Sabha have become vacant. In the recent elections held for the Legislative Assemblies of four states, 13 Lok Sabha MPs and MLAs have been elected.
15 Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Second Amendment Bill 2023 and Union Territory Government Amendment Bill passed in Lok Sabha
Lok Sabha has passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Second Amendment Bill 2023 and the Union Territory Government Amendment Bill . There is a provision in the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Second Amendment Bill 2023 to reserve 33 percent seats for women in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly . Its objective is to increase the representation and participation of women in the law making process in the Union Territory. There is a provision in the Union Territory Government Amendment Bill 2023 to reserve 33 percent seats for women in the Puducherry Assembly.
16 NHAI signs agreement to develop multi modal logistics park in Nagpur at a cost of Rs 673 crore
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has approved M/s Deltabulk Shipping India Pvt. Ltd. to develop Multi Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) in Nagpur . Ltd. an SPV of M /s DC Multi Model Park (Nagpur) Ltd. has signed an agreement withThe MMLP will be developed over an area of 150 acres under the Public Private Partnership model at an estimated cost of Rs 673 crore. The project is poised to become the first MMLP in Maharashtra under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan. This MMLP will prove to be an important achievement in the development of the country. MMLP will be developed at Sindi (near railway station) in Wadha district of Maharashtra.
17 Rajya Sabha passes bill related to appointment and tenure of Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners
Rajya Sabha has passed the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Conditions of Service and Tenure) Bill 2023. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal presented it. This Bill will replace the Election Commission (Conditions of Service and Functions of Election Commissioners) Act, 1991 . It deals with the appointment, salary and removal of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners. According to the provisions of the Bill, the Chief Election Commissioner and other Commissioners will be appointed on the recommendation of the Select Committee . This committee will include the Prime Minister, a Union Minister, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha or the leader of the largest opposition party in the Lok Sabha.
18 Tata Power and Indian Oil Inc sign agreement for 500+ EV charging points at pumps
In a significant step towards strengthening the electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in India , Tata Power EV Charging Solutions Limited (TPEVCSL) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) . The collaboration aims to set up over 500 EV charging points across the country with a focus on building a strong intercity charging network.
19 Kabir Bedi honored with Italy’s ‘The Order of Merit’
Well-known actor Kabir Bedi was awarded Italy ‘s highest honor The Order of Merit . Kabir Bedi has spread his acting skills not only in Hindi cinema but all over the world. Kabir is also very famous in Italy. He has worked in many Italian films.
20 Chandrayaan, Jawan and IPL dominate Google search in India
Looking at the list of what Indians searched on Google in the year 2023 , we see the historic success of Chandrayaan-3 topping the charts. India’s G20 presidency led the ‘What Is’ search query, showing significant curiosity about the event. Karnataka election results, Israel news, Matthew Perry and Manipur news were also included in the top ten searches . While chatting about GPT, UCC and other topics in the ‘What Is’ search query sawThe top trending ‘how to’ question saw people inquiring about ways to prevent skin damage from the sun’s rays, followed by ‘how to reach my first 5K followers on YouTube’. Other searches like ‘how to create WhatsApp channel’, ‘how to improve car mileage’, ‘how to identify pure Kanjeevaram silk saree’ also made it to the top 10.
21 ITC becomes the world’s third most valuable tobacco company
ITC Ltd has overtaken British American Tobacco (BAT) to become the world’s third most valuable tobacco company with a market capitalization of $68.6 billion . ITC began as the Imperial Tobacco Company of India Limited , a subsidiary of the British parent company, in an office on Radha Bazaar Lane in central Calcutta. As ownership gradually transferred into the hands of Indians, the company’s name changed, becoming India Tobacco Company Limited in 1970 and later ITC Limited in 1974.
22 Startup funding: India slips to fourth place in global rankings after disappointing 2023
Putting a dent in India’s startup growth story, the country slipped to fourth place in the global rankings among the most funded geographies in 2023 as it recorded the lowest funding in five years. After ranking third globally in 2021 as well as 2022, India stood fourth this year behind the US, UK and China in terms of total funding (as of December 5), according to data compiled by global market intelligence platform Traxon . ) received only $7 billion.
23 ICC Player of the Month
ICC has announced the names of the players selected as Men’s and Women’s Player of the Month for November 2023 . The Men’s Player of the Month award has been given to Travis Head, who scored a century in the World Cup final, while Bangladesh ‘s spinner Nahida Akhtar has been awarded the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award. Nahida had performed brilliantly with the ball in the ODI series against Pakistan on home soil last month. Both the players have won this prestigious ICC award for the first time.