1 New airport license for Ayodhya airport
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has officially launched the project at a cost of around Rs. 350 crore /span> for /span> ); Which enables it to operate in all weather conditions including night flights and low visibility/RVR 550 metres.Supported by the Instrument Landing System (ILS has been issued. AAI recently announced that the airport has received an aerodrome license in the public use category with a 2,200 meter long runway. The infrastructure includes complete aeronautical ground lights (AGL) and DVOR. >& Aerodrome licenseThe much awaited Ayodhya airport developed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI)
2 India and Oman adopt vision document to expand bilateral cooperation in 10 key sectors
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sultan of Oman a> which discussed ways to accelerate India-Oman strategic relations and conclude the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. Emphasis was laid on completion as soon as possible. Both sides also announced the third tranche of the Oman-India Joint Investment Fund worth about Rs 2.5 thousand crore. This amount will be used for investment in fast growing sectors of the Indian economy. Delhi Did. The two leaders held talks in New accepted approach paper to enhance bilateral cooperation in 10 important sectorsHaitham bin Tariq
3 Barracuda: India’s fastest solar-electric boat
Taking a significant step towards eco-friendly maritime transport , India’s fastest solar-electric boat,Barracuda to be launched in a Formally launched at Navgathi Panawali Yard . Jointly developed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders and Newalt, the state-of-the-art Barracuda Marine stands as a testament to collaborative innovation in the region. The Barracuda, named after a fish, is designed by Nevelt for workboat purposes. Claiming a top speed of 12 knots and a remarkable range of 7 hours on a single charge, the 14-metre long and 4.4-metre wide vessel is powered by twin 50 kW electric motors, a marine-grade LFP battery and 6 kW of solar power. Is equipped.
4 Shri Piyush Goyal releases “Logistics Ease in Various States (LEADS) 2023” report
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Textiles Shri Piyush Goyal on December 16, 2023 Report released. LEADS vision in 2018 > Improving Logistics Performance at State and Union Territory Level< /span>Coastal GroupPerformance Highlights of LEADS 2023- Provides information about. It highlights the overall beneficiary perception and impact of various reforms in the states and union territories. The report indicates positive changes in the performance of states across key pillars – Logistics Infrastructure, Logistics Services and Operating and Regulatory Environment – providing sector specific in-depth information to State and Union Territory Governments for informed decision making and comprehensive development. Makes you strong. The report is based on a pan-India primary survey conducted between May and July 2023, involving more than 7,300 responses across 36 states and union territories. Report, and it has evolved over time. The Fifth Edition of the LEEDS Annual Exercise – LEEDS 2023 Logistics Ease in Various States (LEADS) 2023
- Achievers (states achieving the target) : Andhra Pradesh, GujraTamil Nadu, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu
- Fast movers: Kerala, Maharashtra
- Aspires (Inspirational States): Goa, Odisha , West Bengal
landlocked group
- Achievers: Haryana, PtJABUttar Pradesh, Telangana,
- Fast Movers: Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, a> Uttarakhand
- Aspires: Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand
north-eastern group
- Achievers: Assam, Sikkim, Tripura
- Fast Movers: Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland
- Aspires: Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram
Union Territory
- Achievers: Chandigarh, Delhi
- Fast Movers: Andaman and Nicobar, Lakshadweep, Puducherry
- Aspires: Daman & Diu/ Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Jammu & Kashmir,Ladakh
5 The University Grants Commission has said that no foreign higher educational institution will be allowed to start any program in India without its prior consent.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a notification that any foreign higher educational institution Will not offer any program in India without the prior permission of the UGC. In a social media post, UGC Chairman M. Jagadesh Kumar said that under the provisions of the University Grants Commission, higher educational institutions will not offer any franchise program. He said, such programs will not be recognized by the Commission. The Commission has also advised students to take proper precautions before taking admission in such institutions. UGC said that action will be taken against higher educational institutions violating the rules.
6 Approval to purchase 6,400 rockets for Pinaka Rocket Launcher System
To increase the firepower of Indian Army soldiers, Defense Ministry has a i=4>Approved the proposal to purchase around 6400 rockets for Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher System . This proposal of Rs 2800 crore has been approved in the recent meeting of the Defense Acquisition Council of the Defense Ministry. This deal is being considered important in view of the tension on the border.
7 Rijul Maini becomes Miss India USA 2023
Indian-American medical student Rijul Maini ‘Miss India USA 2023 Has won the title of ”. Medical student Rijul Maini from Michigan was crowned Miss India USA 2023 at the annual pageant held in New Jersey. During the event, Sneha Nambiar from Massachusetts was declared Mrs. India USA and Saloni Rammohan from Pennsylvania won the title of Miss Teen India USA.
8 Ola’s Bhavish Aggarwal unveils ‘Made for India’ Crutrim AI
New artificial intelligence venture founded by Ola co-founder Bhavish Aggarwal a i=4>Crutrim SI Designs has introduced a family of multilingual AI models specifically tailored to meet the specific needs of the Indian ecosystem. The model, called Crutrim Pro, is designed to operate in 22 Indian languages, emphasizing cultural engagement and accessibility at India-first cost structures. Is.
9 Britain records rise in norovirus cases
The United Kingdom has seen a significant increase in norovirus cases in recent weeks, this month Nearly 1,500 confirmed cases have been reported as of the beginning of 2019. As highlighted by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine Scotland, this increase, which is 60% more than the same period last year, poses challenges for health care resources and staff. Commonly known as the “winter vomiting bug,” norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Unlike the flu, norovirus cannot be prevented by vaccination.
10 Union Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnav presented the ‘Ati Vishisht Railway Service Award’ at Bharat Mandapam. be provided
Union Minister of Railways, Communications, Electronics and Information Technology Shri Ashwini Vaishnav on Friday addressed the country’s To 100 Railway employees of various Zones/Divisions, Production Units and Railway PSUs for their excellent services. ; Ati Vishisht Railway Service Award‘ Honored with. He also awarded 21 shields for promoting best practices among railway employees. These awards/shields were presented at the 68th Railway Week Central Function held at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
11 Manish Malhotra designed dresses for Air India crew members
Become a part of Tata Group Air India has become part of New uniforms designed for cabin and cockpit crew unveiled. These have been designed by famous fashion designer Manish Malhotra. He has designed clothes for many celebrities and celebrities. Sarees have been designed for female cabin crew while men will wear bandhgala. The classic black suit has been designed for the cockpit crew. The company says the new uniforms will be introduced in a phased manner over the next few months. It will start with Air India’s first Airbus A350.
12 Coca Cola’s bottling unit will invest Rs 3,000 crore in Gujarat, MoU signed
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB) has signed an important MoU with Government of Gujarat MoU) has been signed, indicating a huge investment of Rs 3000 crore. This strategic move will be implemented in Rajkot by 2026 for juices and aerated beverages. Reflects HCCB’s commitment to establish a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.
13. Dr. Atul Shah’s transformative innovation for leprosy care wins global award
Plastic Surgeon Dr. To Atul Shah for his ground-breaking contribution to leprosy care2023 REACH Has been honored with the Game Changing Innovator Award. Three decades ago, Dr. Shah devised a simple surgical technique, ‘One in Four Lasso’, to correct the deformity in leprosy patients. His journey took a transformational turn when he saw the challenges of managing non-healing leg wounds.
14 An Indian Navy warship intercepted the hijacked Malta ship MV Rouen.
Indian Navy ships MV Rouen in the Arabian Sea of has responded to the incident related to kidnapping. The Defense Ministry said the ship had 18 crew members on board and sent a message on Thursday asking for six unidentified people to board the ship. Information was given about. The Indian Navy responded to the incident by dispatching its maritime patrol aircraft conducting surveillance in the area and its warship on anti-piracy patrol in the Gulf of Aden to locate and assist MV Rouen. The aircraft flew over the hijacked ship and continuously monitored the movement of the ship which was moving towards the coast of Somalia. Indian Navy warship deployed in Gulf of Aden for anti-piracy patrol intercepted MV Rouen.
15 China launches EgyptSat 2 satellite in collaboration with Egypt
China A new spacecraft, MisrSat 2, has been launched. It has been launched through China’s Long March 2C carrier rocket. Gobi Desert It has been launched from the Jiquan Satellite Launch Center located near a . It is an optical remote sensing satellite. China has also helped Egypt build a Satellite Assembly Integration Testing Center.
16 Indira Gandhi Peace Prize to Daniel Barenboim and Ali Abu Awwad
In remarkable recognition of his tireless efforts towards promoting peace and understanding in the troubled region of West Asia , Peace for 2023 , the prestigious Indira Gandhi Award for Disarmament and Development jointly awarded to renowned classical pianists and =6>Conductor Daniel Barenboim and Palestinian peace activistAli Abu Awwad< /span> is provided. The award recognizes his extraordinary contribution in bringing together youth and people from Israel and the Arab world towards a non-violent solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
17 Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s number 7 jersey retired
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) In honor of former Indian captain MS Dhoni a> The number seven (7) jersey has been retired. According to media reports, BCCI has taken this step after seeing the great works of Dhoni for Indian cricket. However, no official statement has come from BCCI regarding this. India had won three ICC titles under the guidance of this experienced player and brilliant captain. Till the time Dhoni played, there were only three ICC tournaments and Dhoni was the first captain in the world to win all three trophies.
18 Mohammed Shami nominated for Arjuna Award and Satwik-Chirag Khel Ratna Award
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami Name of Men’s doubles badminton pair has been selected for the Major Dhyanchand Khel Ratna Award. of Chirag Shetty and Satwik Sairaj Rankireddy This fast bowler’s name has been recommended after his brilliant performance in the World Cup. Shami took the maximum of 24 wickets in seven matches in the tournament. Sent for Arjuna Award
19 Last Panghal Was Selected UWW Rising Star Of The Year
Indian wrestler Antim Panghal The sport’s global governing body United World Wrestling (UWW) 53 kg category, the 19-year-old Dynamo has had a remarkable season, earning not only the accolade, but also the senior Veteran Vinesh Phogat has also been left behind. FINAL Panghal began her remarkable journey with a silver medal at the Asian Championships this season, defeating Japan’s Akari Fujimani, who had not lost a single senior match in her career. by. Competing in the has been named Rising Star of the Year among Women
20. In women’s cricket, India registered a historic victory by defeating England by 347 runs in the only test match.
Women’s cricket In Mumbai India beat England In the only test match , India defeated India by 347 runs. Team India has created history by winning this match. The Indian team has defeated England for the first time in a Test on its home ground. This is India’s third win against England. Earlier, the Indian team had won at Taunton in 2006 and Wormsley in 2014. At the same time, the biggest win in terms of runs in the history of women’s test cricket > also achieved. Earlier, Sri Lankan women’s team had defeated Pakistan by 309 runs in 1998. At the same time, New Zealand had won against South Africa by 188 runs in 1972. After scoring 428 runs in the first innings, Team India bowled out England for 136 runs in the first innings.
21 India became the second team to score more than 400 runs in a day in a women’s cricket test match.
In Mumbai , on the first day of the women’s cricket test match India scored 410 runs for 7 wickets against England. India has become the second team in women’s Test to score more than 400 runs in a day. Before this, England had scored four hundred runs in a single day. Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and decided to bat first. Both teams want to win the four-day test match. England had won the Test match in 2014, after which they did not get any victory. Indian women’s team is playing its first test match in its own country after 9 years.
22 IPL’s brand value crosses 10 billion dollars
Indian Premier League (IPL Brand Value) Brand value increased by 28 percent to $10.7 billion This was stated in a report released by Brand Finance. With this growth the league has achieved decacorn status. Decocorn is a private company whose valuation is $10 billion or more. Last year i.e. in the year 2022, the brand value of IPL was 8.4 billion dollars. At the beginning of the league in 2008, its brand value was $ 2 billion, which has increased by 433 percent so far.
23 Mumbai Indians made Hardik the captain
Mumbai Indians have taken a big decision before the IPL auction. It has appointed all-rounder Hardik Pandya as captain for the upcoming season. Hardik will take charge in place of Rohit Sharma in the tournament. Rohit was the captain of Mumbai for 10 years. He also made the team champion five times. Hardik has previously captained Gujarat Titans. He took the team to the finals twice.
24 Victory Day: 16 December
16 December is celebrated every year as Vijay Diwas in India, it a> It symbolizes India’s victory in the 1971 war. On the occasion of this day, tributes are paid in honor of the brave soldiers martyred in the 1971 war. Through this war, Bangladesh became independent from Pakistan and the Pakistani army had to surrender unconditionally to India. Fell. 2500-3843 Indian soldiers were martyred in this war. On the other hand, about 9000 soldiers of Pakistan were killed in this war.
25 Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah passes away
Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah passed away. He was 86 years old and had been in power for the last three years. Sheikh Nawaf was proclaimed crown prince in 2006. Sheikh Nawaf was appointed as the Emir of Kuwait after the death of Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah in September 2020. Was created. Sheikh Nawaf was born in 1937. Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah has been declared the country’s next Emir. The Government of India has declared one day of state mourning across the country in honor of the Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
