1.UN General Assembly granted observer status to ‘International Solar Alliance’
The United Nations General Assembly has given observer status to the International Solar Alliance (ISA). The ‘International Solar Alliance’ is a treaty-based intergovernmental organization whose primary function is to catalyze solar development by reducing the cost of financing and technology. The ‘International Solar Alliance’ co-founded by India and France during the 2015 Climate Change Conference in Paris is India’s significant effort in the role of global climate leader. The ‘International Solar Alliance’ is the nodal agency for implementing ‘One Sun, One World, One Grid’ (OSOWOG), which aims to transfer the solar energy generated in a specific region to meet the electricity demand of another region. To do.
2.Katherine Russell appointed head of UNICEF
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Catherine Russell as the head of the UN children’s agency UNICEF . Katherine Russell is an assistant to US President Joe Biden . She is the head of the White House Office of Presidential Personnel . From 2013-2017, she has also served as the State Department’s ambassador for global women’s issues. Russell will succeed Henrietta Fore, who resigned in July 2021 due to family health issues. UNICEF to ” United Nations Children’s Fund”” also known as. It is a United Nations agency responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental assistance to children around the world. It is one of the most comprehensive social welfare organizations in the world. It is present in 192 countries and territories.
3.Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Saryu Canal National Project in Balrampur district of Uttar Pradesh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Uttar Pradesh ‘s Balrampur district in Sarayu Nahar national project inaugurated. This project will provide irrigation facility to more than 14 lakh hectares of land in nine districts of eastern Uttar Pradesh . More than 29 lakh farmers of more than 6,200 villages will be benefited by this project. In the Saryu Canal National Project, five rivers Ghaghra, Saryu, Rapti, Banganga and Rohini were interlinked for irrigation in eastern Uttar Pradesh. This project is the biggest among the 99 irrigation projects covered under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana . This will benefit nine districts of Bahraich, Shravasti, Balrampur, Gonda, Siddharth Nagar, Basti, Sant Kabir Nagar, Gorakhpur and Maharajganj.
4.Indian-origin Gautam Raghavan appointed head of White House Personnel Office
Indian Gautam Raghavan, the head of the White House personnel office has been appointed. He will replace Catherine Roussel . Katherine Roussell has been appointed Executive Director of UNICEF . Shri Raghavan was working as Deputy Chief in this Personnel Office.
5.India sends medical supplies to Afghanistan as humanitarian aid
India sent medical supplies to Afghanistan under humanitarian aid . These drugs will be handed over to the representatives of the World Health Organization in Kabul and sent to the Indira Gandhi Children’s Hospital in Kabul. Relief material was sent by the same aircraft that brought 104 people stranded in Afghanistan to India yesterday ( Operation Devi Shakti ). The flight carried 10 Indians and 94 Afghan nationals, including members of the Afghan minority community. Two copies of the Guru Granth Sahib and some ancient Hindu manuscripts have also been brought in this vimana. The Ministry of External Affairs said that under Operation Devi Shakti, a total of 6 hundred 69 people have been evacuated from Afghanistan so far.
6.Saudi Arabia government banned Tablighi Jamaat considering it as terrorist organization
Saudi Arabia Government Tbligi Jamaat to a terrorist organization banned by assuming. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs has directed mosques to caution people against Tablighi Jamaat during Friday prayers and make them aware of the potential danger of Tablighi Jamaat to the society. The government has also asked the general public to keep themselves away from the Tablighi Jamaat.
7.India successfully test-fired indigenous anti-tank missile from Pokhran range
Defense Research and Development Organization – DRDO and IAF had Pokhran in missile anti-tank helicopters launch stand-off (Saanti) successfully tested. The test was a complete success and achieved all its goals. The missile is fitted with state-of-the-art millimeter wave seekers that enable it to accurately hit targets from a safe distance. This missile can hit up to ten kilometers. The stand-off anti-tank missile has been designed and developed in coordination with the Research Center (RCI) of Hyderabad and laboratories of DRDO and with industry participation.
8.Successfully tested Pinaka ER, Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher System
Pinaka ER , the Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher System has been successfully test- fired at the Pokhran range . The Pinaka Extended Range – Pinaka – ER, Area Denial Munitions – ADM and the indigenously developed fuses were tested in various test ranges. The system was jointly designed by the laboratories of Defense Research and Development Organization-Pune and High Energy Materials Research Laboratory-Pune. Pinaka is an improved version of the older version and is in service with the Indian Army for the past decade. This system is designed keeping in view the emerging requirements with advanced technologies.
9.World Talent Ranking Report released
IMD World Competitive Center on December 9, 2021 at the ” World Talent Rankings Report ” ( Report World Ranking Talent ) published. This report is published annually by the IMD World Competitive Centre. The report grades 64 economies based on a range of the following factors:
- How economies invest in and develop local workers
- their ability to attract and retain skilled workers
- Quality of Domestic Talent Pool
In this report, Europe has dominated the ranking in 2021 . The top 10 countries in this list are from this region. Switzerland has retained its top position. The UAE continues to improve its global talent rankings. Its ranking has improved by one place to 23rd. In 2019, it was ranked 30th. The UAE maintained its top position in the Arab world. In the Middle East and North Africa, the United Arab Emirates maintains its second position behind Israel (the first in the region). Israel is ranked 22nd. Taiwan is ranked third in Asia and 16th overall. Its ranking has improved by four places as compared to 2020. In Asia, Taiwan is ranked behind Hong Kong (11) and Singapore (12), but ahead of South Korea (34), China (36), and Japan (39).India is ranked 56th in this list .
10.7th Indian International Science Festival begins in Panaji, Goa
December 10, 2021 at India International Science Festival (IISF) The seventh edition of Panaji began in which the central government ‘s Science and Technology Minister Om Prakash Sklecha launched several sessions attended .. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant , Union Minister Shripad Naik on this occasionand other dignitaries will be present. The festival is jointly organized by the Ministry of Geosciences, Department of Science and Technology, Vigyan Bharati, National Institute of Polar and Marine Research and the Government of Goa. More than ten thousand students from across the country are expected to participate in this four-day festival (December 10 to 13, 2021). The festival will be organized both through virtual and offline mode. The theme of this festival is the celebration of creativity in science. It will have 12 events including science and technology exhibitions.
11.Through the Sampann project, more than one lakh people are being given pension directly in their bank accounts.
Through the SAMPANN (System for Accounting and Management of Pension) project, more than one lakh people are being given pension directly in their bank accounts . It was launched in the year 2018 . It is for the pensioners of the Department of Telecom.It is a seamless online pension processing and payment system. It provides direct credit of pension to the bank accounts of pensioners. It is an ambitious project being implemented by the Ministry of Communications. This system has helped the department in faster settlement of pension cases, better resolution/audit and ease of accounting. It has also played an important role in settling around 76,000 cases of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) Voluntary Retirement Scheme 2019 in a short span of 6 months. It is a flexible designed system that enables it to accommodate ever-increasing requirements.
12.Earth’s black box to hold the world accountable for its actions
Australian scientists and artists around the world to hold accountable for their actions is a black box of the Earth ( Earth’s Black Box are going to make). The box will be manufactured in Tasmania, an Australian island state off the south coast. It will be made of 3 inch thick steel and will be covered with solar panels. It is largely a plane’s flight recorder., which records the last minute movements of an aircraft before it crashes. The storage drive inside the Earth Black Box is designed to last approximately 30 to 50 years. The black box will be the size of a city-bus and will contain storage drives that record climate change and atmospheric carbon dioxide levels and average temperatures. Tasmania was chosen for its relative geopolitical and environmental security, and the monolith will be designed to be resilient against threats including cyclones, earthquakes and, with its sloping walls, savage attacks.
13.Power Ministry approves inter-state projects worth Rs 15,893 crore
Union Power Minister R.K. Singh said Rs 15,893 crore of 23 new inter-state transmission system projects approved. Out of 23 ISTS Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) projects, 13 projects have an estimated cost of Rs 14,766 crore. These projects will be developed under Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB). While 10 projects with an estimated cost of Rs 1,127 crore will be developed under regulated tariff mechanism. The new transmission projects will facilitate the following:
- Clearance System for 14 GW Renewable Projects in Rajasthan
- 5 GW RE Projects in Gujarat
- 1 GW Solar Park in Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh
- Establishment of a Siot sub-station in Jammu
14.Annual Survey of Indian Institute of Human Brands (IIHB)
Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita Ambani have topped the list of power couples , according to the results of the annual survey released by the Indian Institute of Human Brands (IIHB) . Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone are at number two . Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are in third place . Five other couples from the corporate world who have made it to the list are:
- Infosys founders Narayan Murthy and Sudha Murthy rank 10th
- Adar and Natasha Poonawalla ( Head of Serum Institute ) are ranked 11th
- Azim Premji and Yasmin ( heads of Wipro ) are ranked 16th
- Anand and Anuradha Mahindra ( heads of Mahindra Group ) are ranked 19th
- Kumar Mangalam and Neerja Birla ( head of Aditya Birla Group ) are at 20th position
This result was prepared after covering a sample size of 1,362 respondents aged 25-40 years.
15.Bills on ART and Surrogacy passed by Rajya Sabha
Rajya Sabha passed the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill , 2020 and the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2020 in the absence of opposition on December 8, 2021.Passed it. The bill excluded single men, live-in couples and the LGBT community. The central government was working on a bill to regulate the ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology) industry since 2008. The bill was first drafted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). It was first introduced in the Lok Sabha in 2020 but it sent the bill to a standing committee. The Bill proposes to set up a “National Registry and Registration Authority” for all medical professionals and clinics. This authority will help in maintaining a database of all clinics and professionals working in the area. Registration Officers will be appointed by the State Governments to facilitate the registration process. The Bill seeks to regulate and supervise Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) clinics and ART banks. It also strives to adopt safe and ethical practices and prevent abuse. It also proposes the formation of a National Board. This board will fix minimum standards of physical infrastructure, diagnostic equipment, specialist manpower and laboratory. The Bill provides for stringent punishment for those involved in sex selection and sale of human embryos or gametes. The bill provides for a fine of Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh for first-time offenders. Subsequent violations can lead to imprisonment of 8 to 12 years and a fine between Rs 10 and 20 lakhs. The specialist will decide the minimum standards of manpower and laboratory. The Bill provides for stringent punishment for those involved in sex selection and sale of human embryos or gametes. The bill provides for a fine of Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh for first-time offenders. Subsequent violations can lead to imprisonment of 8 to 12 years and a fine between Rs 10 and 20 lakhs. The specialist will decide the minimum standards of manpower and laboratory. The Bill provides for stringent punishment for those involved in sex selection and sale of human embryos or gametes. The bill provides for a fine of Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh for first-time offenders. Subsequent violations can lead to imprisonment of 8 to 12 years and a fine between Rs 10 and 20 lakhs.
16.NITI Aayog to set up 1,000 Atal Tinkering Labs in J&K
NITI Aayog has set up 1000 Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) in Jammu and Kashmir .planned to install. By the end of the financial year 2021-22, 187 out of 1000 Atal Tinkering Laboratories will be established. Out of 187 ATLs, 31 are being set up in government schools in J&K, while 50 will be set up in various educational institutions like KV, JNVs and private schools. The process of setting up the remaining 106 labs will be started soon. Apart from this, the department has also been asked to ensure regular maintenance of the infrastructure as well as equipment of these centers at par with other government departments. ATL is a sub-mission under the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) of the Central Government in India. This is a major initiative of AIM, Which strives to nurture an innovative mindset among high school students across India. It is an important government scheme administered under NITI Aayog. The initiative also seeks to promote cognitive development among children where they are provided opportunities to broaden their understanding on scientific ideas.
17.UNICEF India to launch five year plan
UNICEF India is creating an ambitious and innovative five-year programme , which includes social policy as a priority in all sectors. When designing the new programme, UNICEF wanted to speak with all stakeholders and get details about what could be done better after COVID-19 in the new environment and where climate change was a major priority. The learning crisis was exacerbated by COVID-19 and climate change. About 286 million children were affected in India. UNICEF’s overall vision on social security was to provide children with access to inclusive social protection programs and free from poverty. For example, the government’s cash grant to children who lost their parents due to COVID-19.
18.Divyansh Singh Panwar won Gold Medal in Junior and Senior Air Rifle Event in National Shooting Championship Competition
Shooting the world’s former number one player in Diwyansh Singh Panwar in Bhopal 64th National Shooting Championship performers at the competition in junior and senior gold medal in the air rifle competition won. After topping the qualification round of senior category with 630.03 points, Divyansh won the gold medal by leading by seven.10 points over Maharashtra’s Rudranksh Patil. Hriday Hazarika defeated Shahu Tushar to claim the bronze medal.
19.Norwegian Chess Masters Magnus Carlsen Wins FIDE World Championship Title
Norwegian chess master Magnus Carlsen has won the FIDE World Championship title. He Federation of Ian Nepomniachchi won the title by beating the 7.5 to 3.5. This is Carlsen’s fifth world title.
20.In Commonwealth-Weightlifting Championships, Jeremy Lalrinnunga of India won the gold medal
In the Commonwealth-Weightlifting Championships , India’s Jeremy Lalrinnunga won the gold medal in the men’s 67kg category . 19-year-old Jeremy won a medal in the snatch and clean and jerk events in Tashkent yesterday by lifting a total of 305 kg. Jeremy is also the gold medalist of the Youth Olympics in the year 2018. Yesterday he also set a national record in the snatch event. Earlier, in the men’s 61 kg weight category, Guru Raja had won a silver medal. Along with the Commonwealth Championships, the World Championships are also going on. The gold medal winning lifters in each category at the Commonwealth Championships will get a direct entry into next year’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Rest of the lifters will be admitted on the basis of Commonwealth ranking.
21.Indian pair of Arjun Lal Jatt and Ravi Ki won the gold medal at the Asian Rowing Championships in Thailand
At the Asian Rowing Championships in Thailand , in men’s doubles , India ‘s pair of Arjun Lal Jatt and Ravi Ki won the gold medal , while in the singles sculls Parminder Singh won the silver medal . This is Parminder’s first medal in an international competition. Olympic participant Arvind Singh will compete in the men’s coxless quadruple sculls and lightweight singles sculls on the final day of the competition . Arvind Singh is considered a strong contender for the medal in this event.
22.Pranab Mukherjee’s birth anniversary
December 11, 2021 the President Ramnath Kovind by President Pranab Mukherjee paid floral tributes at the Jubilee. Pranab Mukherjee, former leader of the Indian National Congress from the year 2012 to the year 2017.He had served as the President till then. Prior to this, he also served as the Finance Minister and during his political career he also held the portfolios of Foreign Affairs, Defense and Commerce. Born in Bengal’s Birbhum district, Pranab Mukherjee received a master’s degree in political science from the University of Calcutta and studied law. Before joining politics, he worked as a professor of political science at Vidyanagar College and also as a journalist for the Bengali magazine ‘Desher Dak’. Mukherjee’s debut in national politics took place in the year 1969, when he was elected to the Rajya Sabha under the guidance of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Prime Minister ‘ P.V. Narasimha RaoDuring his tenure he was appointed as the head of the Planning Commission and later he was also appointed as the Minister of External Affairs. During his entire political tenure, Pranab Mukherjee played an important role in developments like Right to Information, Right to Employment, Metro Rail and many more.
