1.Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the renovated Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Varanasi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the state of Varanasi in Sri Kashi Vishwanath shrine dedicated to the first phase. More than three thousand saints and officials were present on this occasion. The Prime Minister first reached the Kaal Bhairav temple, which is believed to be the protector of Kashi. He also offered prayers in the temple. After that, the Prime Minister went to Kashi Vishwanath Dham via the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor with the Ganges water. The construction work of the first phase of Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham has been completed at a cost of Rs.3 billion 39 crores . This project is five lakh square feet.is spread over a wide area of Earlier this complex was only three thousand square feet. Kashi Vishwanath Dham has been developed under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Prime Minister had laid the foundation stone of the Kashi Vishwanath Dham project in March 2019 . With this project Kashi Vishwanath Temple has been directly connected to Ganga Ghat. In the first phase of the project, 23 buildings were inaugurated. Facilities like Passenger Facilitation Centre, Tourist Facilitation Centre, Vedic Centre, Museum, Visitors Gallery, Food Court etc. have been made available under this project. Earlier, the Kashi Vishwanath temple was rebuilt by Maharani Ahilya Bai Holkar . Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva . The temple is situated on the west bank of the holy river Ganges andIt is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas which is the holiest of Shiva temples.
2.Launch of Digital Platform for Grievance Management – Lokpal Online in New Delhi
Lokpal Chairman Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghosh launched Lokpal Online , a digital platform for grievance management in New Delhi . All citizens of the country can make their grievances on the digital platform and can register complaints from any place, any time on www.lokpalonline.gov.in . Lokpal is an online, end to end digital solution for redressal of grievances against Government servants under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act 2013.
3.Chief Executive Officer of CBFC takes over as National Film Development Corporation, Films Division and Children’s Film Society of India
Central Board of Film Certification-CBFC Chief Executive Officer Ravinder Bhakar has taken over the charge of National Film Development Corporation, Films Division and Children’s Film Society of India . Shri Bhakar, a 1999 batch officer of Indian Railway Store Service, has been given this charge in addition to his present duties as CBFC.
4.India-UK space consultation held
India-UK space consultation was held. The Ministry of External Affairs and Department of Space and Indian Space Research Organization-ISRO participated from the Indian side. The two countries exchanged information on their respective national space priorities, bilateral cooperation prospects and international fora discussions in the outer space sector.
5.National Helpline launched to stop atrocities on Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar launched the National Helpline to prevent atrocities on Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes people in New Delhi . This helpline is available on toll free number 14566 24 hours a day across the country. It is available in Hindi and English as well as in regional languages of the States and Union Territories. This helpline will ensure proper implementation of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. Voice calls can be made to this helpline from any telecom operator’s mobile or landline across the country.
6.ISRO and Oppo collaborate to strengthen R&D of NavIC messaging
To strengthen the research and development (R&D) of NaVIC or Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) messaging service , Indian Space Research Organization has launched Oppo Indiahas signed an agreement with. NavIC is a messaging service platform, providing regional navigation services covering the entire country and extending up to 1,500 km beyond Indian borders. Specifically, the messaging platform primarily provides PNT (position, navigation and timing) services along with the ability to transmit short messages (safety of life alerts) in areas with poor or no communication at sea. As per the Memorandum of Undertaking (MoU), both ISRO and OPPO India will provide fast, ready-to-use, NavICs will exchange technical know-how of messaging services to build end-to-end application-specific solutions. It will be able to integrate the NavIC messaging service with the mobile handset platform keeping in mind the requirement of the Indian users. Oppo India has a manufacturing unit in Noida and an R&D center in Hyderabad.
7.Azim Premji got Dr. Ida S. Scudder Oration Award
Wipro Limited is the founder, president and Azim Premji Foundation founder Azim Premji this year’s 10th annual Dr. Ida S. Skder Humanitarian Oration ( Dr Ida Sk Scudder Humanitarian Oration recipient’s), whom the Christian Medical College in Vellore (CMC) and US-based Vellore CMC Foundationjointly established by This award is given to Shri Premji in recognition of his contribution to the society. Established in 2001, the foundation has contributed greatly to the field of education, runs the Azim Premji University in Bengaluru and also supports several non-profit organizations with financial grants. The Foundation also funded organizations in the field of healthcare.
8.India Successfully Launched Supersonic Missile Assisted Torpedo from Wheeler Island in Odisha
India launched a supersonic missile assisted torpedo from Wheeler Island in Odisha . This weapon system has been developed by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) for the Indian Navy. It is the next generation missile which is based on stand of torpedo delivery system. The system is designed to extend the anti-submarine warfare capability beyond the conventional firepower of torpedoes. The missile was launched from a mobile launcher located on the ground and can cover a wide range of ranges.
9.NASA’s IXPE Mission
Recently ‘ National Aeronautics and Space Administration ‘ ( NASA ) launched a new mission named ‘ Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer ‘ ( IXPE ). The IXPE observatory is a joint effort of NASA and the Italian Space Agency . It is one of the most extreme and mysterious objects in the universe—supernova remnants, supermassive black holes.and dozens of other high-energy objects. The mission’s primary duration is two years, and its observatory will orbit the Earth’s equator at an altitude of 600 kilometers. It will complement other X-ray telescopes such as the Chandra X-ray Observatory and the European Space Agency’s X-ray Observatory, XMM-Newton. It will observe polarized X-rays from neutron stars and supermassive black holes. By measuring the polarization of these X-rays we can study what the source of light is and understand the geometry and inner workings of the light source.
10.Karnataka Bank wins 2 DigiDhan Awards by MeitY
Karnataka Bank the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) founded by two Dijidn Awards (DigiDhan awards) has been awarded. The awards were given during the Digital Payments Festival in New Delhi . The award recognized the banks for achieving the target with the highest percentage of BHIM-UPI transactions under the private sector bank category for two consecutive years 2019-20 and 2020-21 . Karnataka Bank has always been at the fore in adopting the latest digital technology for its products so as to provide the best service to our customers.
11.LIC gets RBI nod to increase stake in IndusInd Bank
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India to increase its stake in IndusInd Bank to 9.99 per cent of the total issued and paid-up capital of the private sector lender . This approval will be valid for 1 year i.e. till 8 December 2022. LIC currently holds 4.95 per cent stake in IndusInd Bank. Recently LIC also got similar approval Kotak Mahindra BankGot from RBI to increase its stake to 9.99 per cent. LIC is one of the largest institutional investors in India’s stock market and holds stake in several private and public sector banks. Capitalline data shows it holds stake in 24 scheduled commercial banks. It holds 49.24 per cent stake in IDBI Bank. Other major banks include LIC holding 8.8 per cent in Canara Bank, 8.3 per cent in Punjab National Bank and State Bank of India, 8.2 per cent in Axis Bank and 7.6 per cent in ICICI Bank.
12.ADB approves USD 350 million loan to improve India’s urban services
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a policy-based loan of Rs 2653.05 crore (USD 350 million) to improve urban services in India . The loan supports policies formulated by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) to benefit the urban poor, economically weaker sections and low-income groups . ADB will also provide knowledge and advisory support to MoHUA in program implementation, monitoring and evaluation. The loan supports policies established by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to accelerate universal coverage of piped water supply and improved sanitation.
13.India assumed the chairmanship of the Council of RATS SCO
India has assumed the chairmanship of the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS-SCO) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization ( for 1 year with effect from October 28, 2021 ) . National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) , Government of India in collaboration with Data Security Council of India (DSCI) as knowledge partner organized a two day practical seminar on ‘ Securing Cyberspace in Contemporary Threat Environment ‘ for the representatives of SCO Member State. Organized. The symposium is the first event to be organized by India during the presidency of the Council of RATS SCO. The seminar addressed key areas such as policies and strategies, cyber terrorism, ransomware and digital forensics.
14.RBI introduces 20 digit LEI for cross border deals
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) for cross-border transactions for capital or current account transactions of Rs 50 crore and above with effect from October 1 next year.has been made mandatory. The LEI is a 20-digit number used to uniquely identify parties to financial transactions worldwide to improve the quality and accuracy of financial data systems. The identifier criterion has been introduced in a phased manner for participants in over the counter (OTC) derivative, non-derivative markets, large corporate borrowers and large value transactions in centralized payment systems. From October 1, 2022, banks will have to obtain ‘LEI’ number from resident entities (non-individuals) carrying out any capital or current account transactions. For LEI holders, it will be mandatory to furnish the number in all transactions irrespective of the size of the transaction.
15.India signs air bubble agreement with Australia
The Indian government has signed an air bubble agreement with Australia , under which all eligible passengers will be allowed to travel between the two countries . A bilateral air bubble is a mechanism whereby countries resume flights with preconditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, India has suspended all scheduled international flight operations till January 31, 2022.Is done. So under the bubble agreement, dedicated cargo flights will continue to operate with select countries. India Australia, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Canada, France, Ethiopia, Finland, Iraq, Germany, Kenya, Japan, Maldives, Kuwait, Nepal, Mauritius, Nigeria, Netherlands, Qatar, Oman, Rwanda, Russia, Seychelles, It has signed bilateral air bubble agreements with around 33 countries including Singapore, Tanzania, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, USA, UK, UAE, Ukraine and Uzbekistan. India suspended international flight operations with effect from March 23, 2020, following the COVID-19 pandemic .
16.First official visit of Israeli PM to UAE
On December 12, 2021, Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett embarked on the first official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to strengthen Gulf ties in a time of regional tension . Naftali Bennett took over as the head of Israel’s coalition government in June 2021. He plans to hold talks with the de facto leader of the UAE, Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan . The diplomatic outreach comes at a time when world powers are negotiating a 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, which Israel is opposing. The nuclear deal in 2018 has been abandoned by former US President Donald Trump. ” Abraham Agreements “Under a US-sponsored initiative called “(Abraham Accord), the UAE has been taking steps since August 2020 to normalize Israeli relations with Bahrain, Sudan and Morocco. Bennett’s visit to the United Arab Emirates is the first visit by an Israeli prime minister to any country since the signing of the Abrahamic Agreement.
17.Royal Bengal Tiger spotted at Buxa Reserve
A camera trap installed at the Buxa Tiger Reserve in Alipurduar district of West Bengal has captured the Royal Bengal Tiger.A scene that has not been seen in the region for more than two decades. Budhraj Sheva, field director of Buxa Reserve, after confirming the sighting of the tiger, said that apart from 150, there are plans to install 70 more trap cameras. The sighting of the Bengal tiger is important as no tiger was photographed in the Buxa reserve for more than 23 years. The last known tiger photograph was taken in 1998. Buxa Tiger Reserve is located in North West Bengal. It covers an area of 760 sq km. It ranges from 60 meters in the Gangetic plains to 1,750 meters along the Himalayan range in the north. This reserve is home to about 284 bird species. It is also home to mammals such as the Asian elephant, gaur, leopard, sambar deer and the Indian leopard. Buxa Tiger Reserve was established in 1983 as the 15th Tiger Reserve of India.
18.The four countries agreed in principle to formally declare the end of the Korean War
North and South Korea , the United States and China have agreed in principle to formally declare the end of the Korean War . South Korean President Moon Jae-in said that talks are yet to begin because of North Korea’s demands. The Korea War lasted from 1950 to 1953 . It ended with a ceasefire, but a peace treaty was not signed. North and South Korea have been technically at war since then, and relations between the two countries have remained strained. China, North Korea and the US have been supporting South Korea.
19.Australia and South Korea sign $72 billion defense deal
Australia and South Korea have signed a defense deal worth $72 billion . South Korea’s President Moon Jae is the first foreign leader to visit Australia since the pandemic began . South Korean defense company Hanwha will provide ammunition, vehicles and radars to the Australian military in a one billion Australian dollar deal.
20.US, Australia and Japan to jointly fund Undersea Cable in the Pacific
The Western Allies America, Australia and Japan jointly built an undersea cable in the Pacific Ocean .funds have been announced for the construction of Undersea cables in the Pacific will be used to boost Internet access in three smaller Pacific countries, as Western allies seek to counter growing Chinese influence in the region. These partner countries will develop cables to provide faster Internet access to Kiribati, Nauru and the Federated States of Micronesia. The service will support increased economic growth, help improve living standards and increase growth opportunities, as the region recovers from the harsh effects of COVID-19. The cost of this project has not yet been disclosed. In 2017, Australia spent approximately 137 million Australian dollars to develop better Internet access in the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea.
21.Red Bull’s Max Verstappen wins Abu Dhabi Formula One race
Redbull ‘s Max Verestappen the Abu Dhabi Formula One race is won. His victory was disputed, but Formula One officials dismissed two protests over the result of the race. Mercedes objected to the result. Max defeated Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes in the last lap to win the Formula One title. Mercedes said race director Michael Massi had not implemented the rules properly.
22.Chandip Singh creates history by winning silver medal in Para World Taekwondo Championship
Para-athlete Chandip Singh has created history by winning a silver medal in the Para World Taekwondo Championship . In Istanbul, Turkey, Chandip Singh became the first para-athlete from Jammu and Kashmir to achieve the feat in the men’s 80kg category. He had trained under Atul Pangotra, the Taekwondo coach of the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council.
23.Mahakavi Subrahmanya Bharti
On December 11, 2021, the Vice President paid tributes to the great freedom fighter and great poet Subrahmanya Bharati on his birth anniversary. Bharathi’s innovative contributions to Tamil poetry and prose are believed to have given rise to a renaissance in Tamil literature in the 20th century. He also wrote extensively in English. Subramaniam Bharathi was born in 1882 as C. Subramaniam in ‘ Ettayapuram ‘, which is situated in ‘ Thoothukudi ‘ in present Tamil Nadu . He received his early education from Varanasi. He was only 11 years old when the then king of Ettayapuram, influenced by his poetry, gave him the title of ‘ Bharti ‘, which means ‘ Blessing of Goddess Saraswati ‘., Although some of his most famous works are in his mother tongue Tamil, Subramaniam Bharathi is believed to have proficiency in 14 languages, including three foreign languages. He expressed concern against child marriage and advocated the abolition of Brahmanism and religious reform. He faced action from the British government for his writings and spent most of his life in exile. He later moved to Pondicherry (present-day Puducherry), which was then under French rule. There he edited and published weekly magazines. He died in the year 1921 at the young age of 38.
24.International Universal Health Coverage Day: 12 December
International Day of Universal Health Coverage is a United Nations recognized international day celebrated every year on 12 December . International Universal Health Coverage Day aims to raise awareness of the need for strong and resilient health systems and universal health coverage with multi-stakeholder partners. Each year on 12 December, UHC advocates raise their voices to share the stories of millions of people who are just waiting to champion the health we have achieved so far, from leaders in health bigger and better. Encourage investment and various groups to make commitments to help move the world closer to UHC by 2030. The theme of this year’s International Day for Universal Health Coverage is “Leave no one’s health behind: Invest in health systems for all. ,
25.International Neutrality Day: 12 December 2021
International Neutrality Day ( International Day Of Neutrality ) to enhance the day recognized by the United Nations that public awareness about the value of neutrality in international relations each year on December 12is held on. It was officially declared by the United Nations General Assembly resolution adopted in February 2017 and was first celebrated on 12 December 2017. Neutrality is defined as the legal position arising from the abstinence of a country from all participation in war between countries, the maintenance of an attitude of fairness towards belligerents, and the serious recognition by belligerents of this abstraction and fairness. It is critically important for the United Nations to operate freely and effectively to gain and maintain the trust and cooperation of all, especially in situations that are politically charged.
