1.Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays the foundation stone of Ganga Expressway in Shahjahanpur
Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Uttar Pradesh ‘s Shahjahanpur district longest state Ganga Expressway laid They foundations. 36 thousand two hundred crore rupees will be spent on the construction of this 594 km long six-lane expressway . Starting from Bijauli village of Meerut, this expressway starts from Judapur Dandu village of Prayagraj.Will go till It will pass through Meerut, Hapur, Bulandshahr, Amroha, Sambhal, Badaun, Shahjahanpur, Hardoi, Unnao, Rae Bareli, Pratapgarh and Prayagraj districts. A three and a half kilometer long airstrip will also be built on the expressway in Shahjahanpur. Where in case of emergency, Air Force aircraft can land and take off. An industrial corridor is also proposed to be constructed on the expressway. It will also boost industrial development including agriculture, trade, tourism sector.
2.Ban on functioning of two-member inquiry commission headed by retired judge, Justice Madan B Lokur
The Supreme Court has stayed the functioning of the two-member inquiry commission headed by retired judge, Justice Madan B Lokur . Commission Government of West Bengal by Pegasus surveillance scandal had to investigate. A bench headed by Chief Justice NV Ramana passed the order on a contempt petition, asking how the commission could continue its work despite the October 27 Supreme Court verdict.
3.India signed a loan agreement with Germany Development Bank for the Surat Metro Rail Project for 44 crore 22 lakh 60 thousand Euro
India by German development bank with Surat Metro Rail project for 44 crore 22 lakh 60 thousand euros signed the loan agreement. The total cost of this project is one billion 500 million euros. The French Development Agency is also providing funding for the project . Forty kilometer route will be constructed under Surat Metro Rail Project.
4.Arvind Kumar joins Software Technology Parks of India as Director General
Arvind Kumar Software Technology Parks of India ( Software Technology Parks Of India joined as DG). Software Technology Parks of India is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology , Government of India . STPI is promoting a culture of tech entrepreneurship and innovation in the country by launching 25+ Entrepreneurship Centers in emerging technology domains.
5.Haryana Government has launched Khel Nursery Scheme to promote sports in the state.
Haryana Government has launched Khel Nursery Scheme to promote sports in the state . Under this scheme, sports nurseries will be started in government and private educational institutions and private sports institutes. For this, applications have been invited till January 20 next year. This scheme will give an opportunity to the sports talent to emerge at the grassroots level. Under the scheme, a sports nursery is being started for the activities involved in Olympic, Asian and Commonwealth Games.
6.World Health Organization approves emergency use of Kovid vaccine KovoVax by Serum Institute of India
The World Health Organization has approved the emergency use of Kovovax , a corona vaccine made for children from the Serum Institute of India . According to the organization, this decision will accelerate efforts to deliver the vaccine to more people in low-income countries. Serum Institute of India has obtained license from Novavax to manufacture this vaccine . The CEO of the organization Adar Poonawalla said on Twitter that this is another important achievement in the fight against Kovid.
7.India to host Women’s Under-18 and Under-19 SAFF Football Championship next year
India will host the Women’s Under-18 and Under-19 SAFF Football Championship next year . The Women’s Under-18 SAIF Championship will be held from March 3 to 14, while the Under-19 Championship will be held from July 25 to August 3. All India Football Association announced these events. Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and India will participate in the Women’s Under-18 SAIF Championship. The five teams will play in a round robin format and the top two teams will advance to the finals. There will be 6 teams in the Under-19 SAIF Championship, in which apart from India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka will participate. Two groups will be formed and each group will have three teams. The group stage matches will be in round robin format. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals.
8.ISRO is developing an SSLV with private participation
According to Union Minister Jitendra Singh , the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is in the process of developing a Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) with private participation . This satellite will be launched in the first quarter of 2022. This SSLV will provide a payload capacity of 500 kg in an orbit of 500 km. The development of this SSLV is in its final stages. The first developmental flight of this SSLV is targeted to be launched during the first quarter of 2022. The government has sanctioned Rs 169 crore to develop this project. Private industry is helping to realize the hardware and infrastructure for the SSLV development project, including:
- solid motor case
- Nozzle Sub-system
- inter-phase structures
- actuator motors
9.Book ‘Raj Kapoor: The Master at Work’ authored by Rahul Rawail released
Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu said Rahul Rawail written by ‘ Raj Kapoor: The Master At Work released book’ called. The book was released at the India Habitat Center in New Delhi on the occasion of Raj Kapoor’s 97th birth anniversary . The Vice President described the book as a labor of love and dedication .
10.YouGov: Narendra Modi ranked 8th in the list of top 20 most admired men in the world
Data analytics company YouGov . In a survey conducted by, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is ranked 8th in the list of top 20 most admired men in the world. The list has been prepared after taking feedback from 42,000 people from 38 countries. In this list of 20 most admired men, along with Prime Minister Modi, former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has been ranked 12th, actor Shahrukh Khan 14th, Indian cinema legend Amitabh Bachchan 15th and cricketer Virat Kohli 18th. The company has also released a list of 20 most admired women along with the top 20 most admired men. In this list, actress Priyanka Chopra ranked 10th and actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at 13th.Ranked. Apart from this, writer Sudha Murthy has been ranked 14th in this list .
11.WhatsApp announces digital payments festival for 500 villages in India
WhatsApp launches Digital Payments Utsav for 500 villages in Indiahas announced. WhatsApp’s Digital Payment Festival is a pilot program that promotes digital payments by empowering individuals and businesses and as a project to advance the cause of financial inclusion. It aims to provide villagers access to digital payments through ‘payments on WhatsApp’. WhatsApp announced Digital Payments Fest – a pilot program that is going to adopt 500 villages across Karnataka and Maharashtra in an effort to “accelerate financial inclusion”. The digital payments festival began on October 15 this year at Kyathanahalli village in Mandya district of Karnataka. The on-ground facilitators here helped familiarize the villagers with various aspects of digital payments, including how to sign up for UPI, set up a UPI account,
12.TVS Motor and BMW Motorrad enter into agreement to make electric vehicles
India’s TVS Motor Company will develop electric vehicles (EVs) in India with BMW’s motorcycle brand , joining a host of Indian automakers that have sought to expand their clean mobility offering. The agreement comes at a time when new-age start-ups like Ola Electric and Ather are increasing investments in electric scooters. As part of the expanded scope of the partnership, the companies plan to come up with an electric vehicle platform in addition to the existing internal combustion platform for both global and domestic markets. The first product under the advanced collaboration, an electric model adapted to the urban ecosystem, is expected to be launched in the next 24 months.
13.Adani ties up with SECI for green energy
Adani Green Energy Ltd. (AGEL) by 4667 MW green energy to supply the Solar Energy Corporation ( Solar Energy Corporation Of India – SECI has signed a purchase agreement with). This is the largest ever green power purchase agreement (PPA) in the world. The agreement is part of a construction-linked solar tender of 8,000 MW awarded by SECI to AGEL in June 2020. So far, AGEL has signed close to 6,000 MW of PPAs with SECI for a total generation capacity of 8,000 MW awarded in 2020. The company expects to complete the balance amount of 2000 MW in the coming 2 to 3 months.
14.3rd India-Central Asia Dialogue begins in New Delhi
Third India-Central Asia Dialogue begins in New Delhi . External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will host the three-day dialogue. The Foreign Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic , Ruslan Kazakbayev, and the Foreign Minister of Tajikistan, Siroziddin Muhariddin, arrived in New Delhi. On the sidelines of the dialogue, Dr. S Jaishankar had a bilateral meeting with the Foreign Minister of Tajikistan, Sirozhiddin Muhariddin. The third annual dialogue is likely to discuss further strengthening the ties between India and the Central Asian countries. Special discussions will be held on trade, connectivity and development cooperation. Regional and international issues of mutual interest will also be discussed. These foreign ministers are also scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The second India-Central Asia Dialogue was held in October last year through video conference.
15.An Agreement on Diplomatic Training and Cooperation Program between India and Tajikistan
India and are Tajikistan ‘s diplomatic training and cooperation signed an agreement program. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a bilateral meeting with Foreign Minister of Tajikistan Sirojiddin Muhariddin in New Delhi. He tweeted after the meeting that discussions were held between the two countries to enhance bilateral cooperation in the fields of energy, connectivity, trade, security and capacity building.
16.Successful test-fire of new generation nuclear capable ballistic missile ‘Agni P’ off Odisha coast
Defense Research and Development Organization, DRDO has nuclear weapons capable of carrying modern ballistic missile Agni-P successfully tested. The test was done from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Orissa . The Agni-P missile is a two-stage advanced ballistic missile with a navigation and guidance system. Its second test has proven the reliable performance of the new technology.
17.Defense Minister Rajnath Singh released National Unity Song during Grand Finale of Vijay Series and Mahasangam of Cultures campaign
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said mahasangam campaign Conquer series and cultures during the grand finale of the National Unity song released. Its music composition is given by National Cadet Corps – N.C.C. cadets in 22 languages. This song is dedicated to national integrity. The Victory Series and the Confluence of Cultures campaign was held in New Delhi. It was organized as part of the ongoing Amrit Mahotsav of Independence for the 75th anniversary of Independence. On the last day of this campaign, an event called Mahasangam of Cultures was organized in which N.C.C. The cadets displayed various forms of culture.
18.Recommendations of Ministry of AYUSH for ‘Overall Health and Wellbeing’
AYUSH Ministry had ‘ overall health and well-being ‘ ( Holistic Health And Well Being released its new recommendations). The Ministry has highlighted that, the recommendations to the public on ‘holistic health and wellness’ are focused on preventive measures and care during COVID-19 . The Ministry has made the following recommendations:
- general preventive measures
- Ways to boost systemic immunity
- Ways to increase mental health and mental strength
The ministry has also recommended some easily digestible food recipes like Moong Dal Khichdi and Mudga Yusha. The concept of holistic health has been introduced in the document of Ministry of AYUSH. It emphasizes self-care of individuals while addressing multiple dimensions of life and health. These recommendations have been formulated by emphasizing the need for a healthy lifestyle with AYUSH preventive measures and care.
19.Basic Literacy and Numerical Index
Basic literacy and Snkyatmkta index ( Foundational Literacy And Numeracy Index ) on the WB series of major states topped the charts. The index has divided the states into four categories: large states, small states, north east and union territories . The report on ‘ Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Index ‘ has been prepared by ‘ Index on Foundational Literacy & Numeracy ‘ . It was released by Bibek Debroy , chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister ( EAC-PM ) . Baseline Literacy and Numerical Index is an indicator of literacy among children below the age of 10 years. In the category of ‘large states’Bihar remained at the bottom. Kerala topped the ‘ small states ‘ category . Jharkhand has emerged as the worst performing country in the index. Among the union territory , Lakshadweep tops the index with a score of 52.69. Mizoram topped the Northeast category with a score of 51.64 . More than 50 percent of the states scored below the national average of 28.05. In the Union Territory category, Ladakh was listed at the bottom. In the North East category, Arunachal Pradesh came last.
20.India-Vietnam sign agreement for cooperation in the IT sector
On December 17, 2021, India and Vietnam signed the Information Technology (IT)signed an agreement for cooperation in the field of Ministers of both the countries exchanged views on several initiatives taken by their respective countries to promote the digital economy. The Ministers also agreed to enhance ICT trade and cooperation between the two countries. The Ministers also noted that although there has been an active partnership between the two countries over the years. However, there is immense scope for exploring further cooperation. The Ministers signed an agreement to expand the India-Vietnam MoU on Cooperation in Information Technology. This MoU seeks to promote active cooperation and exchanges between governments, private entities and institutions involved in enhancing the capacity building of both sides and other public and private organizations in the ICT sector.
21.Veera Rani Abbakka
The Ullal Veera Rani Abbakka Utsav Committee recently decided to confer the Veera Rani Abbakka Award during the Veera Rani Abbakka Festival in December 2021 . The award will be presented to an accomplished woman on December 21, 2021 . The award consists of cash and an award panel. Disnbr 2l to Veera Rani Abbakka celebration of the Silver Jubilee too. The festival will be celebrated on December 21 in Ullal Municipality premises. The Veera Rani Abbakka Award will be given to a woman who has made remarkable achievements in research and culture . The award will be given to a woman from Tulu background who has made substantial achievements in sports, arts, social service and such other fields. Rani Abbakka ChowtaUllal’s first Tuluva was the queen . He fought the Portuguese in the late 16th century. The queen belonged to the Chauta dynasty, which ruled parts of coastal Karnataka (Tulu Nadu). The capital of the dynasty was Puttige. The port city of Ullal was his tributary capital. Ullal was strategically placed, due to which the Portuguese made several attempts to capture it. But the queen countered his attacks for more than four decades. Because of her bravery she came to be known as Abhay Rani.
22.Haiti’s Freedom Soup has been included in the UNESCO Cultural Heritage List
On December 16, 2021 the United Nations cultural agency , UNESCO (UNESCO) the intangible cultural heritage list ( Intangible Cultural Heritage List ) in Jumu Soup ‘( Joumou Soup called) traditional Hatian soupincluded. This Haitian soup is widely regarded as a symbol of Haiti’s independence. Joumau soup is much more than a dish. It tells the story of the heroes and heroines of Haitian independence, as well as their struggle for human rights and hard-won freedom. It is a squash-based soup and became a symbol of the long forbidden for slaves under French domination until Haiti became independent on January 1, 1804. The people of Haiti celebrated their independence by eating soup. They traditionally serve this soup on New Year’s Day to celebrate the anniversary of their liberation from slavery. The intangible heritage list is prepared with the aim of improving the visibility of the traditions and information of communities around the world. This list includes traditions ranging from Arabic calligraphy to Italian truffle hunting.
23.Telangana’s new rules on child labor
The Telangana government has issued a revised guideline to prevent child labor in line with the rules framed by the Centre . State government will take strict action against those who employ or force children below 14 years of age.Will do As per the revised norms, if anyone attempts to employ children below the age of 14 years, he can be punished with a jail term of six months to one year. A fine ranging from 20 thousand to 50 thousand rupees will also be imposed on that person. The Labor Department will also constitute a Task Force Committee under the chairmanship of the District Collector concerned to effectively monitor and curb the problem of child labor. As per the revised guidelines, a film director has to take permission from the concerned collector for including children in films or serials. Children will only be allowed to work for five hours, with a break after three hours. Also, the child will be allowed to participate in the shooting only for 27 days. If more than five children are participating in the shooting, So a person has to be appointed for supervision. 25% of the child’s remuneration has to be deposited in the bank. This amount will be given to the child after he attains majority.
24.World Arabic Language Day: 18 December
World Arabic Language Day is celebrated globally on 18 December every year . The Arabic language is one of the pillars of the cultural diversity of mankind. It is one of the most widely used languages in the world, spoken by over 400 million people daily. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness about the history, culture and development of the language by creating a program of special activities and events. The theme of this year’s World Arabic Language Day, the theme ” Arabic language and civilization communication ” ( ” The Arabic Language And Civilizational Communication ‘s”), and the relationship between the people and the emergence of culture, science, literature and many other areas It is regarded as a call to reaffirm the important role of the Arabic language in the construction of bridges.
25.18 December: Minority Rights Day in India
December 18th the Minority Rights Day in Indiais celebrated. Minority Rights Day is celebrated every year in India on 18 December to spread awareness about the rights of minority communities. On the occasion of this day, seminars, conferences and events are organized at various places. Major minority groups in India are Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Parsis and Jains. Minorities constitute 19% of the total population in India. Jammu and Kashmir, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Lakshadweep are some of the States/Union Territories having majority of notified minorities. The National Commission for Minorities was established under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992. On December 18, 1992, the United Nations issued the “Declaration of the Rights of the People on the basis of nation, race, religion and language” to prevent discrimination against minorities on the basis of religion, language, national and race.
26.18 December: International Migrants Day
Every year 18 December is celebrated as International Migrants Day . It was established by the United Nations General Assembly on 4 December 2000 by passing resolution 55/93. Its purpose is to ensure the protection of the rights of migrants. This is the first such agreement in which all the countries have agreed and discussed all the aspects related to international migration. However, the US is not involved in this. In this, 23 objectives have been fixed to deal with the problems related to migration. There are currently more than 250 million migrants around the world, accounting for 3% of the world’s population. But their contribution to the global GDP is 10%. This also greatly enhances the development of their country of origin. The beginning of this agreement was started in 2017 when the member countries of the United Nations ‘New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants ‘.
