- National Commission for Women launches She is a Changemaker program for women in politics
The National Commission for Women launched She is a Changemaker , a pan-India capacity building program for women in politics . The capacity building program will be conducted in collaboration with region wise training institutes and aims to build capacity of women political leaders and improve their decision making and communication skills. The training program has been officially launched in association with Rahmabhau Mhalgi Prabodhan in Thane, Maharashtra under the series – She is Change Maker. Chairperson, National Commission for Women, Rekha Sharma inaugurated the training programme.
- Sunil Arora joins the Board of Advisors for International Institute for Democracy and Electrical Assistance
Former Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora has joined the Board of Advisors for International Institute for Democracy and Electrical Assistance-IDEA . Mr. Arora has vast experience in leadership, knowledge and skills to work with international institutions. IDEA consists of fifteen members in total. IDEA, based in Stockholm, Sweden, aims to support a global democratic order. India is a founding member of IDEA.
- India Russia summit 2021
December 6, 2021 the Russian President Vladimir Putin (Vladimir Putin) visited India. He attended the 21st India-Russia summit along with his counterpart Narendra Modi . During his visit, India and Russia signed 28 agreements.Put signature on. Some of them were semi-confidential. Thus, the Ministry of External Affairs did not release the details of all these. The two countries agreed to extend military-technical cooperation for another ten years. At present, indigenous production under this collaboration includes T-90 tanks, MiG-29K aircraft, SU-30 MKIs, Upgradation of MiGs and supply of Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher Smerch. Both India and Russia are currently developing fifth generation fighter aircraft and multi-role transport aircraft. Reserve Bank of India and Bank of Russia signed agreement to respond to cyber attacks. The leaders agreed that the two countries share similar perspectives on the situation in Afghanistan. They agreed to implement a bilateral roadmap for action on Afghanistan. The Intergovernmental Commission on Military and Military-Technical Cooperation was organized. This commission was established in 2000.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates three major projects in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh costing about ten thousand crore rupees
Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Uttar Pradesh ‘s Gorakhpur in Rs 10 crore was inaugurated development projects. He inaugurated the new building of the Fertilizer Plant, All India Institute of Medical Sciences-AIIMS and Regional Center of Indian Council of Medical Research-ICMR . Addressing a public meeting after the inauguration, he said that after laying the foundation stone of these projects five years ago, he is very happy to inaugurate them today.
- Adama Barrow wins second term as President of The Gambia
The President of the Gambia, Adama Barrow , won a second term as President by receiving more than 53% of the vote in 50 of the 53 constituencies during the presidential election of The Gambia. He defeated his main rival Ousainou Darboe who secured 27.7% of the vote. The election results were announced by the Chairman of the Election Commission, Aliyu Momar Nazai. Adama Barrow’s presumption as president 5 years ago ended the more than 20 years of former dictator Yahya Jammeh’s dictatorship.
- BIMSTEC countries will organize PANEX-21
PANEX-21 is a humanitarian aid and disaster relief exercise . It will be conducted for BIMSTEC countries . It is a multinational disaster relief exercise. This exercise will be conducted between BIMSTEC countries, these countries include: Bhutan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, India and Thailand. The main objective of this exercise is to build regional cooperation in response to natural disasters. It will be organized in Pune from December 20 to December 22. It will analyze the capabilities of member countries in response to natural disaster. Countries will share their best practices. The exercise will review the preparedness and response processes. It will then recommend the development of an organized framework. During this exercise, the countries will discuss military-to-military cooperation protocols.
- Mathematician Nikhil Srivastava selected for the inaugural AMS’s Cipriani Foyce Award
Indian-American mathematician, Nikhil Srivastava, a University of California, Berkeley taught, Adam Marcus (Adam Marcus) and Daniel Spilman (Daniel Spielman) with the American Mathematical Society (AMS) by Theory operator first Sipriyn Foys Award (Ciprian Foias Prize ) was awarded. Adam Marcus is the Chair of Combinatorial Analysis at the cole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland. Daniel Spielman is the Stirling Professor of Computer Science, Professor of Statistics and Data Science, and Professor of Mathematics.
- Surface-to-Air Vertical Launch Short Range Missile Successfully Tested
India Orissa‘s Chandipur integrated test range firepower missile air-to-surface short-range ability successfully tested. The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) said that the missile was fired from a vertical launcher against a very low altitude electronic target . The flight trajectory of the missile was monitored using several tracking devices. Integrated procedures for the Controller and all Armed Control Systems including the Vertical Launcher Unit required for future missiles from Indian Naval ships were included in the launch programme.
- Russian military deployed its defense missile system on Matua Island
Mtua, Okhotsk Sea (Sea of Okhotsk) in the Kuril Island chain is an uninhabited volcanic island located. It is in the northwest Pacific Ocean . In addition, Matua Island is 16 km from the Golovin Strait . These islands are located on the Ring of Fire . Recently the Russian army deployed its defense missile system called Bastion Systems on Matua Island . Japan on the Kuril Islandsalso claims. Japan claims four islands in the chain. The islands were occupied by the Soviet Union in the last days of World War II. During World War II, Japan established a military base in the island. After the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, this Soviet military base was closed due to lack of funds. The Bastion System is a coastal defense missile system. Bastion systems are capable of hitting maritime targets up to a range of 500 km. The main role of this system is to engage convoys, ships and carrier battle groups. P-800 Onyx has been used in this. Onyx is a supersonic anti-ship missile. These missiles have a warhead of 250 kg.
- Yutu 2 lunar rover discovered mysterious object on the moon
Yutu-2 is a Chinese lunar rover that was launched to the Moon in the Chang’e 4 mission . It was launched in 2018 and landed on the Moon in 2019. Recently, this rover spotted a cube-shaped mystery hut on the far side of the Moon . Yutu-2 rover found a cube-shaped object on the far side of the Moon. One possible explanation for this object is that it may be a large rock. Chang’e 4 was China’s fourth lunar mission. Chang’e 1 and Chang’e 2 were mission orbiters. Chang’e 3 landed on the Moon with Yutu-1. The Chang’e 5 mission brought a sample of the Moon to Earth. Yutu-2 is powered by solar energy and is driven by six wheels. Yutu-2 landed in Von Karman Crater .
- 6,57,802 minorities received skill development training under Nai Manzil Yojana till December 2021
” The new floor plan” ( Nai Manzil Scheme ) Ministry of Minority Affairs by introducing in 2015 went to the. The main objective of this scheme is to equip minority youth with employable skills . 6,57,802 minorities by December 2021 Received skill development training under the scheme. The scheme mainly focuses on minority youth in the age group of 17 to 35 years. They are school dropouts and educated youth in community education institutions like madrassas. Skill training along with certification is also provided to the selected youth under the ‘Nai Manzil Yojana’. This scheme helps the youth to find better employment in the organized sector. In this scheme 30% seats are reserved for minority girls. The objective of this scheme is to provide skills to the youth of the country. It aims to establish employment linkages for minority youth and school dropouts. Its main goal is to contribute in increasing the human resource capacity in the country. By achieving the above objectives, the scheme aims to realize the national aspirations of Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan.
- Eruption at Semaru Volcano in Indonesiamount
Recently, Indonesiais Mount Semru volcano (Semeru Volcano)There was an explosion in which at least 14 people died and dozens were injured. It last exploded in December 2020. Semeru – also known as “The Great Mountain” is the highest volcanic peak in Java and one of the most active volcanoes. Semeru Volcano is also part of the Island Arcs formed as a subduction of the Indo-Australian Plate beneath the Sunda Plate (part of the Eurasian Plate). The trench built here is known as the Sunda Trench, the Java Trench being its main section. Indonesia has the largest number of active volcanoes in the world, as well as being located in the Pacific’s Ring of Fire, it is also prone to seismic upheaval.
- Lewis Hamilton wins inaugural edition of Saudi Arabia GP
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton (UK) beat Max Verstappen (Netherlands) in the inaugural edition of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix (GP) held at a 30-kilometre (18.6 mi) coastal resort area in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Won the program. Reema JuffaliHas been appointed as an ambassador for the first edition of the Saudi Grand Prix under the Formula 1 (F1) World Championship. Reema Jafali is the first female F1 driver from Saudi Arabia. She is a 29-year-old driver who has competed in the British Formula 3 Championship 2021. She is the first racer to take the lap on the street circuit in Jeddah and also participates in the Williams team car display, sponsored by Saudi Airlines in 1979.
- US announces diplomatic boycott of 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing over worrying human rights record in China
America has the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing in China ‘s diplomatic boycott is announced. The US Presidential House-White House said that in view of the worrying human rights record in China, no official delegation will be sent to these games, although American athletes can participate in the Games and they will get full government support.
- Indian Badminton contingent wrapped up its campaign with 16 medals yesterday at the Asia Youth Para Games in Bahrain
The Indian Badminton contingent finished its campaign with 16 medals at the Asia Youth Para Games in Bahrain . Para players of India won four gold, seven silver and five bronze medals in badminton . Palak Kohli, Sanjana Kumari and Hardik Makkar, who participated in the Tokyo Paralympics , won three medals each. Nitya Sree and Sanjana won gold medals in women’s singles in SH6 and SL3 categories while Palak and Sanjana in women’s doubles (SL3-SU5) and Nehal Gupta and Abhijit Sakhuja won gold in men’s doubles (SL3-SL4) captured. About seven hundred and 50 players under the age of 23 from about thirty countries of the world took part in these games from 2 to 6 December.
- The first friendship day was observed on 6th December to commemorate the recognition of Bangladesh by India and Bhutan as an independent and sovereign nation.
The first Friendship Day was celebrated in Bangladesh on 6 December to commemorate the recognition of Bangladesh as an independent and sovereign nation by India and Bhutan in 1971 . The High Commission of India in Dhaka organized a welcome and a concert to mark the occasion. Bangladesh Parliament Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury was the chief guest of the programme. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had decided to observe 6 December as Friendship Day during the visit of Shri Modi to Bangladesh in March this year.
- 7 December: International Civil Aviation Day
Every year, International Civil Aviation Day is observed on 7 December . It is celebrated by the United Nations and many other international organizations. In 2021, International Civil Aviation Day is celebrated under the theme “ Advancing Innovation for Global Aviation Development ”. ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) celebrates this day to commemorate the signing of the Convention on International Civil Aviation. It was signed in Chicago on December 7, 1944. ICAO was established under this convention. It is a United Nations agency that coordinates air travel. The Convention on International Civil Aviation established rules for aircraft registration, airspace, safety, stability and security.
- armed forces flag day
Every year 07 December is celebrated as Armed Forces Flag Day in India . For the first time this day was celebrated on December 7, 1949 . This day is celebrated in honor of Indian Army, Navy and Air Force . On the occasion of Flag Day, funds are raised from people for the welfare of Armed Forces personnel and this money is used for the welfare of serving military personnel and ex-servicemen.
- India’s first female psychiatrist Sharda Menon passes away
Mamballaikalathil Sarada Menon, India’s first female psychiatrist and the longest-serving head of the Institute of Mental Health Padma Bhushan has passed away. He was born in Mangaluru, Karnataka in a Malayali family. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1992 for social work. Dr M Sharada Menon began his career as a psychiatrist in 1959 at the Institute of Mental Health (then known as Government Mental Hospital) at Kilpauk, Chennai. She became the first female superintendent of the Institute of Mental Health in 1961. He founded the Schizophrenia Research Foundation (SCARF India) in 1984 with psychiatrist R Thara. He also founded ASHA, a community-based platform that supports families of people affected by mental illnesses.
- Civil Aviation Ministry makes Air Suvidha Portal mandatory for ease of travel
To ensure smooth travel of international passengers arriving in India, the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare have made contactless self-declaration mandatory on the Air Suvidha portal . The Air Suvidha Portal was launched in August 2020 and has now been strengthened to accommodate the new travel guidelines issued on 30 November 2021. Air Suvidha is the first of its kind digital portal to facilitate the arrival of international passengers in India. Developed by the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), this portal helps passengers to provide travel and last stay details along with RTPCR, vaccination status, etc.
