1.Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 27 projects worth two thousand crore rupees in Varanasi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 27 development projects worth more than two thousand crore rupees in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi . The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone of Banas Dairy Complex at Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority Food Park in Karkhian , Varanasi . Spread over 30 acres, the dairy will be constructed at a cost of about Rs 475 crore and will have the facility to process five lakh liters of milk per day. He also commissioned a bio-gas based power generation plant for the Milk Producers Cooperative Union plant at Ramnagar , Varanasi.laid the foundation stone of The Prime Minister launched a portal for the evaluation scheme of milk products developed by the Bureau of Indian Standards with the help of the National Dairy Development Board and released the ” LOGO “. Under the Swamitva scheme through virtual medium, more than 20 lakh residents of the state have been given rural housing rights record ‘ Gharauni ” distributed. This will relieve the poor, downtrodden and backward classes from the worry of illegal occupation of their houses. The Prime Minister also inaugurated several projects in the urban development and education sector in Varanasi. Apart from milk, the Banas Dairy plant will produce 50,000 liters of ice cream, 20 tonnes of paneer, buttermilk, curd, lassi and Amul sweets per day. The plant will also have a bakery, including a take home ration plant for the production of nutritional supplements for women and children.
2.The President paid tribute to PN, the father of the library and literacy campaign in Thiruvananthapuram. Panikar’s bronze statue unveiled
President Ram Nath Kovind in Thiruvananthapuram , Kerala , inaugurated the library and the father of literacy campaign, P.N. Panikar ‘s bronze statue unveiled . Mr. Kovind said that the high literacy and education levels in Kerala have helped the state to lead other states on many indicators of human development including aspects of sustainable development. The President said that the unique feature of Kerala is that every village I have a library even in remote villages. Panikar’s contribution was also appreciated. Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Union Minister of State for External Affairs V. Muraleedharan and other dignitaries also participated in the function.
3.Hunar Haat on the topic Local from Global started at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi
The 35th Hunar Haat on the theme Local from Global began at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium , Delhi . The Ministry of Minority Affairs is the nodal agency for the 14-day long event. Hunar Haat will continue till January 5 next year. More than 700 artisans and craftsmen from 30 states are participating in this Hunar Hot. Initiatives like Hunar Hot was launched in 2016. So far, more than seven lakh fifty thousand indigenous artisans have got opportunities and employment through this initiative.
4.Asigma, a modern messaging application launched by the Indian Army
Indian Army has launched a modern messaging application – Army Secure Indigenous Messaging Application i.e. Asigma . It is a new generation modern web based application. It has been built by a team of officers from the Army’s Signals Corps. It is being deployed on the internal network of Army in place of Army Wide Area Network messaging application which has been in operation since last 15 years.
5.Government and European Investment Bank sign a financial contract of 250 million Euro as the first installment of the loan for the Agra Metro Rail Project
The Government and the European Investment Bank have signed a financial agreement worth 250 million Euros as the first tranche of loan for the Agra Metro Rail Project . Prime Minister Narendra Modi had inaugurated the construction work of the Agra Metro project through video conference last year. The European Investment Bank has approved a total loan of 450 million euros to finance the project . The objective of this project is to provide a safe, reliable, economical and environment friendly rapid transit system for the city of Agra.
6.National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) re-accredited by World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)
The National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) has regained the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) accreditation. NDTL has been informed by WADA that its recognition has been restored. With this, anti-doping testing and other activities of NDTL will resume with immediate effect. This was announced by the Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Shri Anurag Thakur in a tweet.
7.World Anti-Doping Agency report on rule violations: India in top three of world’s biggest doping violators
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) recently published its report on “ rule violations ”. The number of offenders in India increased in 2019, making India among the top-three of the world’s biggest doping violators . Body building, weightlifting and athletics have contributed majorly to India’s embarrassing record. In 2019, 152 Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs), which accounted for 17 percent of the world total, were registered in India. Out of the total offenders, maximum dope offenders were reported from body building (57). In the Olympic Games, weightlifting leads with 25 ADRV. It is followed by athletics (20) and wrestling (10). Boxing and Judo have reported four ADRVs. Four cricketers also did ADRVs (Anti-doping Rule Violations) in 2019. Around the world, RussiaTops the list with 167 ADRV . Italy is followed by Russia with 157 ADRV. Brazil is at the fourth position with 78 ADRV and Iran is in fifth place with 70 ADRV.
8.Shri Nitin Gadkari inaugurates and lays foundation stone for 240 km long National Highway projects worth Rs 9,119 crore in Meerut and Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari said Uttar Pradesh in Meerut and Muzaffarnagar in 240 kilometers of national highway projects worth Rs 9119 crore was inaugurated and laid foundation stones. Inaugurating and laying the foundation stone of 6 National Highway projects in Meerut costing a total of Rs.8,364 crore, Shri Nitin Gadkari said that with these projects it would be easier for the farmers to bring their crops to the market, which would lead to their economic upliftment. Addressing the gathering at Muzaffarnagar during the foundation stone laying and inauguration of 3 National Highway projects worth Rs 755 crore, Shri Gadkari stressed on the welfare of farmers by harnessing technology and research for economic prosperity.
9.Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (REC) signed agreement with KfW Development Bank for financing power sector and renewable energy projects
Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (REC) entered into an agreement with KfW Development Bank for availing ODA term loan of USD 169.5 million under Indo-German Bilateral Partnership with the approval of Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India Is. The proceeds of the ODA loan will be used for part financing of innovative solar PV technology based power generation projects at competitive interest rates. This is the fifth line of credit signed between REC Limited and KfW for financing power sector projects and the third line of credit for financing renewable energy projects.
10.Agreements signed with KfW, Germany for Energy Development Program, Madhya Pradesh
Government and German Development Bank – KfW ‘s energy development program, Madhya Pradesh at low interest for 140 million euros signed agreements for loans and grants of 2 million euros. Mr. Rajat Kumar Mishra, Additional Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs in the Ministry of Finance signed the agreements on behalf of the Government of India and Dr. Juergen Welshoff, Head of Department of Energy, South Asia, on behalf of KfW. The project consists of 2 components namely, implementation of smart meters and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) and separation of agricultural and non-farm feeders. This project will contribute to a more stable, safe and climate and environment friendly energy supply in India by upgrading and strengthening the distribution network in Madhya Pradesh.
11.Union Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda launches TRIFED Van Dhan, an illustrated narrative on Tribal Conduct and Enterprise
Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda launched TRIFED Van Dhan, an illustrated narrative on tribal conduct and enterprise . It documents the work done for promotion of tribal enterprises in the country and achievements of tribal entrepreneurs under Van Dhan Vikas Yojana. Shri Munda also launched MIS portal , communication campaign dialogue and video for promotion of Tribes India for formation of 14 honey producer organizations and Minimum Support Price for Minor Forest Products . Availability of procurement data will be ensured with the launch of MIS portal. This will help in effective decision making and increase transparency.
12.’Chillai Kalan’ begins in Kashmir
The harsh winter of 40 days of the period, which ‘ Cille / Holler Kalan ‘ ( Chillai Kalan is called), K ‘s went begun. This is the harshest winter period in Kashmir from 21st December to 29th January every year . ‘Chillai Kalan’ is a Persian word which means ‘ great winter ‘. Chillai Kalan is followed by a 20-day long Chillai Khurd (Short Winter) which lasts from 30 January to 18 (Chillai Baccha) followed by 10 days of Chillai Bachha (Baby Cold).The period which is from February 19 to February 28. The 40-day period brings a lot of hardship to Kashmiris as the temperature drops drastically during this period, leading to the freezing of water bodies including the famous Dal Lake. Snowfall is most likely during these 40 days and the temperature drops significantly. The minimum temperature in the valley is formed below the freezing point.
13. 53 member committee constituted to mark 150th birth anniversary of Sri Aurobindo
Recently, the Prime Minister has constituted a 53-member committee to mark the 150th birth anniversary of spiritual leader Sri Aurobindo on August 15, 2022 . Rabindo Ghosh was born on August 15, 1872 in Calcutta . He was a yogi, seer, philosopher, poet and Indian nationalist who propounded the philosophy of divine life on earth through spiritual development. He died in Pondicherry on December 5, 1950.
14.Planning to set up semiconductor fab units in India
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology of India’s electronics manufacturing ecosystem (electronics manufacturing ecosystem) to promote Semiconductor Policy (semiconductor policy) notified. In line with the National Policy on Electronics 2019 (NPE 2019), the semiconductor policy was recently approved by the cabinet. semiconductor fab in indiaThis policy has been started by the government with the objective of attracting large investment to establish. The policy also seeks to make India a global hub for Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM). As per the notification of the government, the setting up of semiconductor fabs in India will be supported by purchase preference in the purchase of electronic products under the Public Procurement (Make in India) Order 2017.
15.James Webb Space Telescope Mission
NASA ‘s own long-awaited next-generation space telescope mission to ” James Webb Space Telescope mission ” ( James Webb Space Telescope Mission is all set to launch the name). It will be launched on an Ariane 5 rocket operated by Arianespace . Work on the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has been going on for decades. It is jointly developed by NASA , the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and the European Space Agency (ESA) . As NASA’s flagship astrophysics mission, this Hubble Space Telescopewill take its place. It will be launched during Ariane flight VA256 around December 25, 2021. The primary mirror of JWST, the optical telescope element, consists of 18 hexagonal mirror segments. These sections are made of gold plated beryllium.
16.FDA approves Apratude injection to prevent HIV
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has HIV to reduce the risk of getting the first injectable drug in the world approved. Apretude is an injectable medicine. Its common name ” Kabotegravir extended-release injectable suspension ” ( Cabotegravir Extended-Release Injectable Suspension) Is. This medicine provides an alternative to daily pills for the prevention of HIV. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDS), these pills are up to 99% effective in preventing the sexual transmission of HIV. However, it must be taken every day to be effective. But to start Aptitude, people initially get two shots one month apart. After that, they get an injection every two months thereafter. This injection will be crucial in addressing the HIV epidemic in the US. It will also help high-risk individuals and certain groups where daily medication is a major challenge. The cost per dose of Apratude is $3,700. It is expected to ship to wholesalers and specialty distributors in the US in 2022.
17.PM Jan Dhan Yojana account crosses 44 crore mark
The total number of beneficiaries under the Centre’s financial inclusion scheme, Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) has crossed the 44 crore mark. The total number of accounts opened under PMJDY was 44.05 crore, with a total balance of Rs 1,47,812 crore as on December 8. Uttar Pradesh tops with the highest number of accounts followed by Bihar. Since its launch in 2014, the scheme has been continuously expanding its base. PMJDY was launched on 28 August 2014 with the objective of providing universal access to banking facilities to the people in the country. As per RBI guidelines, savings and current accounts will be classified as dormant if there are no transactions in the account for two years. The average balance in Jan Dhan accounts across all banks is around Rs 2,700.
18.IOCL acquires 4.93% stake in Indian Gas Exchange
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has announced that it has acquired 4.93 percent equity share in Indian Gas Exchange Limited – the country’s first automated national level gas exchange. The Board of Indian Oil in its meeting held on 20 December 2021 approved the acquisition of 36,93,750 equity shares of face value of Rs 10/- equivalent to 4.93 per cent of the share capital in Indian Gas Exchange Limited (IGX). has given.
19.State Bank of India acquires minority stake in JSW Cement for INR 100 crores
State Bank of India (SBI) has approved minority stake (less than 50 per cent) for investment of INR 100 crore in JSW Cement Limited through Compulsory Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS) .acquired. SBI is acting as a strategic investor in JSW Cement and has invested in the company through CCPS. The conversion of such CCPS into common equity of the Company would be linked to the business performance and valuation of JSW Cement at the time of the proposed Initial Public Offering. SBI’s transaction with JSW Cement was announced earlier this year by two global private equity investors, Apollo Global Management Inc (through its investment arm in Singapore) and Synergy Metals Investments Holding Ltd. The initial investment comes close to Rs 1,500 crore.
20.Bank of Baroda tops digital payments
Bank of Baroda has announced that it has secured #1 position in overall digital transactions among large banks for the financial year 2020-21 . The bank showed exceptional growth in the achievement of digital payment transactions and was honored by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India at the Digital Payments Utsav. To commemorate the 75th anniversary of India’s independence, MeitY is celebrating “Digital Payments Fest”. As a part of the celebration, Bank of Baroda has been conferred with 5 DigiDhan Awards in various categories for the financial years 2019-20 and 2020-21. BoB has been conferred with five DigiDhan Awards for the financial years 2019-20 and 2020-21 in different categories.
21.Mastercard and Google Pay join hands, will provide tokenization facility on card payment
Mastercard and Google announced a tokenization method that enables Google Pay users to securely transact using their Mastercard credit cards and debit cards. With this collaboration, Google Pay Android users can scan and pay, tap-and-pay, and perform in-app transactions through their MasterCard debit and credit cards across all Bharat QR-enabled merchants. For convenient registration, users need to do a one-time setup by entering their card details and OTP to add their card on Google Pay app.
22.Divya Hegde wins UN Women’s Award for Leadership Commitment 2021
Indian climate action entrepreneur Divya Hegde from Udupi, Karnataka has won the United Nations Women’s Award for Leadership Commitment at the 2021 Regional Asia-Pacific Women’s Empowerment Principles Awards ceremony . She has been recognized for her continued efforts in advancing gender equality through climate action efforts with her organization, Beru Environmental Services.
23.BWF World Championships 2021: Akane Yamaguchi wins women’s singles title
The 2021 Badminton World Federation ( BWF ) World Championships (officially known as TotalEnergies BWF World Championships 2021 ), an annual tournament was held between 12 December 2021 and 19 December 2021 in Huelva, Spain . Singapore ‘s Loh Kean Yew won the men’s singles title and Japan ‘s Akane Yamaguchi won the women’s singles title of the BWF World Championship 2021. Indian shuttler ‘ Kidambi Srikanth ‘ won the silver medal in ‘BWF World Championship’, in the final match he faced ‘Loh Kin Yew’ of Singapore, in which he had to face defeat.
24.Advance tax collection up 54% to Rs 4.60 lakh crore
According to the Finance Ministry , the advance tax collection so far this financial year has increased by 53.50 percent to Rs 4.60 lakh crore , which is a sign of recovery in the economy. Direct tax collections for 2021-22 till December 16 show that net collections stand at Rs 9.45 lakh crore, representing an increase of 60.8 per cent as compared to Rs 5.88 lakh crore in the year-ago period. The cumulative advance tax collection for the primary, second and third quarters of 2021-22 stood at Rs 4,59,917.1 crore as on December 16, 2021, towards the advance tax collection of Rs 2,99,620.5 crore for the corresponding interval of 2020-21, approx. showing an increase of 53.5 percent.
25.Wipro to acquire Edgil in a deal worth USD 230 million
Wipro has signed an agreement to acquire transformational cyber security consulting provider Edgile for $230 million . Founded in 2001, Edgil is recognized by security and risk leaders for its business-aligned cybersecurity capability, deep understanding of the changing regulatory environment, and enabling cloud transformations that help secure the modern enterprise. It has an onsite workforce of 182 employees.
26.NPCI partners with Udemy Business to encourage skilling employees
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has signed a partnership agreement with Udemy Business to encourage innovative learning and skill development for NPCI employees . The 3-year partnership with Udemy Business will provide courses on in-demand skills such as technology, domain, behavior and leadership skills to all NPCI employees. Through NPCI’s mission ‘Talent Development for All’, it aims at Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Blockchain, Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), Robotic Process Automation (RPA), etc. Provides capacity building programmes.
27.Explosion in Ludhiana court complex in Punjab
One person was killed and five injured on the second floor of the building in an explosion that took place in the Ludhiana court complex in Punjab . Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi , after visiting the court premises and meeting the injured at the Ludhiana hospital, said it appeared that the person who died in the blast was responsible for the blast. The Center has sought a report from the Punjab government on the blast in the Ludhiana District Court premises. The Union Home Ministry has asked the state to send a report on the incident.
28.National Farmers Day
Farmers Day is celebrated across the country on 23 December to commemorate the birth anniversary of the fifth Prime Minister of India, Chaudhary Charan Singh . Apart from this, this day is celebrated to honor the contribution of Indian farmers and glorify their importance in the country. The decision was taken by the government in 2001 to recognize the contribution of Chaudhary Charan Singh in upliftment of farmers and development of agriculture sector . Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar remembered Chaudhary Charan Singh on his birth anniversary and wished the countrymen a Happy Kisan Diwas. Chaudhary Charan Singh was born on December 23, 1902 to Hapur district of Uttar PradeshHappened in. Charan Singh’s tenure as Prime Minister was short. He became the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh twice and he also served in many ministerial posts in the central government, as well as implemented many schemes for the welfare of farmers while in important positions, he is considered the principal architect of the Uttar Pradesh Zamindari Abolition Act. . Charan Singh also wrote many books related to zamindari abolition, land reforms and making farmers financially self-reliant.
