1 Former Union Minister and BJP leader Vishnu Dev Sai will be the new Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh.
Former Union Minister Vishnudev Sai Next Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Will be. This decision was taken in the meeting of newly elected MLAs of Bharatiya Janata Party in Raipur. He was elected leader of the BJP legislature party in the presence of central observers Arjun Munda, Sarbananda Sonowal and Dushyant Kumar Gautam. Former president of Chhattisgarh branch of BJP, Vishnudev Sai has been elected MLA from Kunkuri assembly constituency in the state. Bharatiya Janata Party has won 54 seats in the 90-seat assembly.
2. Statue of Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar unveiled in Sergi, France, PM Modi praised
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited France > has praised the unveiling of the statue of Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar. In a social media post, Mr Modi said the statue is a living testimony of the shared cultural ties between India and France. He said Thiruvalluvar is revered as an epitome of wisdom and knowledge and his writings inspire millions of people across the world. Sergi
3 Defense Ministry signs contract worth over Rs 588 crore with Telecom Consultants India Limited
Defence Ministry for acquisition of Digital Coast Guard Project 4>Signed a contract worth more than Rs 588 crore with Telecom Consultants India Limited . The contract is in line with the government’s strategic vision for digital armed forces, the ministry said in a release. This project will promote technological advancement for the Indian Coast Guard. This will expand connectivity across Indian Coast Guard sites as well as an advanced data center and a robust disaster recovery Will set up a data center . Regarding the effort to achieve self-reliance in the defense sector, the Ministry said that the objective of this project is to promote active participation from various sectors of Indian industries.
4 Reserve Bank of India did not make any change in the repo rate of 6.5%
Reserve Bank of India in the review meeting of monetary policy /span> It has been proposed. . The real GDP growth rate for the first quarter of the financial year 2024-25 is proposed to be six point seven percent, for the second quarter it is six point five percent and for the third quarter it is six percent four percent. Reserve Bank Governor said that UPI transaction limit for hospitals and educational institutions will be increased from Rs 1 lakh. Five lakh rupees Seven percent instead of six point five percent is proposed
5 Prime Minister congratulated President Yoon Suk Yeol on completion of 50 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between India and South Korea
Prime Minister Narendra Modi India and South-Korea On the completion of 50 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the > has been congratulated. In a post on social media, Mr Modi said that this relationship has been a journey of mutual respect, shared values and growing partnership. The Prime Minister said he looked forward to working closely with Yun Suk Yeol to deepen and expand the Special Strategic Partnership.
6 Defense Minister Shri Rajnath Singh unveiled the 10 feet tall statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Gandhi Darshan near Rajghat.
Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh on December 10, 2023 Delhi in near Rajghat in Gandhi Darshan in unveiled. In his address, the Defense Minister said that the statue is a tribute to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, who played a central role in freeing India from foreign rule and worked for the upliftment of the weaker sections of the society so that they could live a life of dignity.10 feet tall statue of Mahatma Gandhi
7 REC signs EUR 200 million loan agreement with Germany’s KfW Bank to pursue distribution sector reforms
REC Limited , a Central Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Power 8 December 2023 With KfW Bank of Germany. 8>200 million euro loan agreement
8 World’s deepest underground physics laboratory launched
China has launched the world’s deepest and largest underground physics laboratory, a i=4>Deep Underground and Ultra-Low Radiation Background Facility for Frontier Physics Experiments (DURF) launched, located in Sichuan Province < a i=7> is located below the Jinping Mountains. Commissioned after three years of extensive upgrades, the laboratory aims to revolutionize the global search for dark matter, a hypothetical form of matter that emits light or electricity. Does not interact with magnetic fields. Located at 2,400 meters depth, DURF offers a unique advantage in blocking most cosmic rays that could interfere with observations, allowing more precise experiments.
9 UGC approves guidelines for short-term industry-relevant certificate courses
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has facilitated the launch of short-term, industry-relevant certificate courses Has given green signal to the guidelines providing. Aimed at addressing the skills gap in the workplace and increasing student productivity, these courses will be of up to 30 credits. The accepted guidelines emphasize courses lasting three to six months with significant emphasis on practical learning. The draft guidelines will soon be open for public feedback. The courses are designed for students pursuing a degree or diploma as well as individuals who have completed class 12th or its equivalent.
10. Prashant Aggarwal gets National Award for ‘Best Personality – Empowerment of Disabled’
At a function organized by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, President of Narayan Seva Sansthan, Udaipur a> ‘. Awarded with > . This award was presented by President Draupadi Murmu.National AwardBest Personality – Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities awarded for ‘Prashant Aggarwal
11 Mahindra-and-Mahindra MD Anish Shah appointed President of FICCI
Managing Director and Group CEO of Mahindra & Mahindra Anish Shah to Has been appointed President of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) for 2023-24. Anish Shah will replace Subhrakant Panda. He was appointed to this post in the 96th Annual Convention of FICCI held in the capital Delhi.
12 Installation of wax statue of Baba Ambedkar in Jaipur Wax Museum.
The chief architect of the Indian Constitution, Dr. In a significant tribute to BR Ambedkar, a wax statue has been unveiled at the Jaipur Wax Museum, Nahargarh Fort. . The museum’s founding director, Anoop Srivastava, shared the inspiration behind the addition, citing demand from tourists and visitors. The wax statue was inaugurated on 6 December on the occasion of Mahaparinirvan Diwas to commemorate the demise of Baba Saheb Ambedkar.
13 India imposes duty-free import of yellow peas to control pulses prices
India lifts duty ban on import of yellow peas till March 31, 2024, with the aim of stabilizing pulses prices > is given. The move, effective from December 8, 2023, has shifted the country from “restricted” to “free”. In a strategic move to stabilize pulses prices, the Government of India has lifted the ban on import of yellow peas through the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). Yellow peas, which are mainly imported from Canada and Russia, were initially imposed a 50% duty in November 2017.
14 ACKO and PhonePe partner to make insurance accessible
ACKO General Insurance and PhonePe have launched insurance in India. have joined hands to revolutionize the landscape of accessibility. This strategic collaboration aims to provide users with a wide range of car and bike insurance products directly through the PhonePe platform. Beyond mere convenience, the partnership reflects both companies’ shared commitment to democratizing insurance, making it an easily available financial option for millions of PhonePe users.
15 IDFC FIRST Bank in collaboration with Mastercard unveils “FIRST SWYP” Credit Card
To meet the dynamic preferences of the youth In a strategic move, IDFC First Bank has Designed in partnership with MasterCard “First SWYP” Credit Card Has been launched. This is the second youth-centric credit card from IDFC First Bank after the success of “First Millennia Credit Cards”. The launch of the first SWYP Card further strengthens the Bank’s commitment to cater to the diverse needs of Millennials and Gen Z.
16 ‘Green Rising’ initiative launched to empower youth in environmental initiatives
At COP-28 , UNICEF ‘s Generation Unlimited In collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India, “ Green Rising” initiative unveiled. This ground-breaking initiative through Bharat Yuva Abhiyaan, takes inspiration from the Mission Life movement to engage youth in impactful environmental action at the grassroots level. Gives special emphasis on. Co-hosted by UNICEF, Generation Unlimited and Dubai Cares, the Green Rising initiative was formally launched at the Rewired Summit. Over the next three years (2023-2025), the initiative aims to reach at least 10 million children in developing countries And creating pathways for youth, mobilizing them for grassroots action, green skill building, jobs and entrepreneurship. These young champions collectively have the potential to deliver tangible environmental impact and catalyze system-level change.
17 Meta and IBM launch ‘AI Alliance’ to promote open-source AI development
Meta and IBM to establish the AI Alliance Have united. It aims to promote an “open-science” approach to AI development, allowing them to From competitors like Microsoft, Microsoft and OpenAI Separates. The essence of the debate revolves around whether AI technology should be developed in a way that is widely accessible for ownership, raising questions about safety, benefit distribution, and regulatory impact. Led by IBM and Meta, the AI Alliance brings together industry giants such as Dell, Sony, AMD, Intel, and numerous universities and AI startups.
18 Social Innovators from India honored at 4th edition of AIGIF in Malaysia
Organized by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) of Malaysia. a i=4>The fourth edition of ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum (AIGIF) concluded on November 30, 2023. The event celebrated grassroots students and student innovators from India and ASEAN Member States (AMS). Winners from India include Dr. Deepak Bharali, Mr. Sunil Shinde and Ms. Aanchal Agarwal were included.
19 Appointment of Rajeev Anand as Chairman of Max Life Insurance
Max Financial Services , a subsidiary of Max Life Insurance , has >Rajeev Anand has been appointed as the new chairman. He will replace former president Analjit Singh. Max Life Insurance is a subsidiary of Axis Bank and Max Group. Axis Bank holds 19.02% stake in Max Life Insurance. Max Life Insurance Company was established on 11 July 2000, whose headquarters is located in New Delhi.
20 India’s Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto win women’s doubles title at Guwahati Masters Badminton Tournament
India’s Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto Guwahati Masters: 2023 Badminton Competition Won the women’s doubles title . Second seeded pair of Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto won their second title in the BWF Super 100 event. Won by defeating Yun and Yu Xian Hu 21-13, 21-19. This victory in the Guwahati Masters 2023 badminton competition will help the players to secure a place in the Paris 2024 Olympics. Earlier this year, the Indian badminton pair had won the Abu Dhabi Masters Super 100 event. Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Craston had also made it to the finals of the Syed Modi International Super 300 event in Lucknow last week, but the pair were defeated by Japan’s Rin Iwanaga and Ki Nakanishi.
21 Human Rights Day: 10 December
Every year December 10 is celebrated as Human Rights Day is celebrated. The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration on Human Rights on December 10, 1948. fessed up. Human Rights Day was officially established on December 4, 1950 at the 317th Plenary Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly. The National Human Rights Commission was established on 12 October 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Ordinance of 28 September 1993. It was given legal basis by the Human Rights Protection Act, 1993.
22 December: International Anti-Corruption Day
Every year around the world 9 December is observed as International Anti-Corruption Day
23 Google released a doodle dedicated to Ahmed Hathi
Little is known about the early life of Ahmed Hathi . Visit by hikers in the mountains of northern Kenya in the 1960s After this Ahmed became the center of attention. After Ahmed’s discovery of his big teeth, he gained worldwide recognition and was called the ” King of Marsabit” Came to be known as. Ahmed the elephant became the subject of several television projects, including an ABC series and a documentary in the year 1970. However, with the rise of pop culture schoolchildren began campaigning to protect Ahmed from predators. These schoolchildren sent a letter to Kenya’s first president, Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, demanding their protection from poachers who were looking for the elephant’s giant tusks. Subsequently, President Mazi Jomo Kenyatta placed Ahmed under his protection by presidential order. Ahmed died of natural causes at the age of 55.