1 Prime Minister participated in the events organized on Navy Day 2023 celebrations in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in the programs organized on the occasion of ‘ Navy Day 2023 ‘ celebrations in Sindhudurg . He also witnessed ‘tactical demonstrations’ by Indian Naval ships, submarines, aircraft and special forces from Tarkarli beach, Sindhudurg . Shri Modi inspected the guard of honour . The Prime Minister announced that now the epaulettes of Indian Naval officers will have the insignia of Shivaji Maharaj’s army . The Prime Minister said that soon the ranks of the Navy will be given new names in accordance with Indian culture and tradition. He congratulated the Navy for appointing the country’s first woman commanding officer on a naval ship . Earlier, the Prime Minister unveiled a huge statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Rajkot Fort in Sindhudurg district . He also inaugurated a painting exhibition on Shivaji Maharaj. Navy Day is celebrated every year on 4 December . The ‘Navy Day 2023’ celebrations at Sindhudurg pay tribute to the rich maritime heritage of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, whose seal inspired the new naval ensign that was adopted last year when the Prime Minister commissioned the first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant.
2 Kenyan President William Samoa Ruto arrived in India today on a three-day visit.
Kenyan President William Samoa Ruto arrived in New Delhi on a three-day visit to India . A high level delegation has also come with him. This is President Ruto’s first visit to India . President Ruto will hold discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi . He will meet President Draupadi Murmu . The Kenyan President will also participate in a trade and investment event in New Delhi . This is the visit of a President from Kenya to India after a period of more than six years. This visit will strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries.
3 Zoram People’s Movement ready to form government after winning assembly elections in Mizoram
Zoram People’s Movement-ZPM has secured absolute majority in Mizoram Assembly elections . It has got 27 seats in the forty member assembly . The ruling Mizo National Front has won 10 seats . Bharatiya Janata Party has won two seats. Congress won one seat . Outgoing Chief Minister Zoramthanga has lost the election . ZPM’s Lalthan Sanga defeated him in Aizawl East-One seat by more than 2100 votes. Health Minister R Lalthangliana has also lost the election. ZPM’s Chief Ministerial candidate Lalduhoma has already won the Serchhapi seat. The majority figure in the 40-seat Mizoram Assembly is 21. Voting was held in Mizoram on November 7 and more than 80 percent voting was recorded.
4 Commander P Deosthali becomes the first woman to command an Indian Naval warship
Commander Prerna Devasthali has been appointed as the first woman officer to command a warship in the Indian Navy . Commander Devasthali will command the warship of the Western Fleet of the Indian Navy. Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar has given information about the appointment of Commander Devasthali on Twitter on 1 December 2023. Lieutenant Commander Prerna, the first woman observer on the Tupolev Tu-142, has also served on the ‘P8I’, a maritime reconnaissance aircraft. Prerna Devasthali was also appointed Commanding Officer of ‘INS Trinket’ based in Goa.
5 new international air routes for North-East India
Recently, the Centre’s ‘ Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik ‘ (UDAN) initiative has approved four new air routes connecting the North-Eastern states to international destinations . These routes will connect Assam with Thailand and Bangladesh , Manipur with Myanmar and Tripura with Bangladesh . Concessional airfares will be offered on these routes under the UDAN scheme, which is an important step in enhancing regional air connectivity. The UDAN scheme involves state subsidies for airfares, with the Airports Authority of India managing the bidding process, airline selection and subsequent subsidy allocation, with states providing viability gap funds to the lowest bidder. ‘International UDAN’, launched in the year 2022, aims to promote socio-economic progress by increasing air connectivity from specific states to international destinations.
6 Bihar launches ‘Mission Daksh’ to help 25 lakh educationally weak students
The Bihar government launched a new initiative aimed at supporting around 25 lakh children facing significant academic challenges in state-run schools . “ Mission Daksh ” ( Dynamic Approach to Knowledge and Skills ), this initiative focuses on providing specialized Hindi, Mathematics and English classes to students of classes 3-8 across the state . Each teacher will guide only five students, especially those who are struggling with fluency in Hindi and English and facing challenges in basic mathematics. Children of class 1st and 2nd will have recess at 3.30 pm. After this, from 3:30 to 5 pm, each teacher will teach five weak children in additional time. In this, apart from teachers of secondary and higher secondary schools and trainees of educational training institutes, Tola Sevaks have also been deployed.
7 Deeptech Startup Promotion Campaign named Samriddhi Conclave inaugurated at IIT Ropar
Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh , Shri Banwarilal Purohit inaugurated the DeepTech Startup Incentive Program dedicated to promoting innovation in agriculture and water technology , called Samridhi (Strategic Acceleration for Market, Research, Innovation & Development: ICPS Startup A holistic initiative for. It is hosted by IHub AWADH, a technology and innovation center set up under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) . Five strategic collaborations have been formalized at the Samriddhi Conclave and include five deep-tech innovations. A total of 13 startups have been selected under rigorous evaluation and presented their ideas. 25 startups displayed their solutions at the exhibition. Over 30 experts discussed market research, innovation and strategic incentives for growth.
8 ESIC received “ISSA Vision Zero-2023” Award at the 23rd World Congress on Safety and Health at Work held in Sydney, Australia
Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) recently received the ” ISSA Vision Zero 2023 ” award at the 23rd World Congress on Safety and Health at Workplace held in Sydney, Australia . “Vision Zero” is a transformative approach to the prevention of accidents at work, integrating the three dimensions of safety, health and well-being at all levels of work. ESIC awarded “ISSA Vision Zero – 2023” for achieving major success in the field of workplace safety and health by harmonizing prevention strategies as well as post-accident arrangements for medical care and cash benefits to workers and their dependents. to be done.
9 India Internet Governance Forum IIGF’23 organized in New Delhi
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is a multi-stakeholder forum that brings together representatives of diverse groups to discuss public policy issues related to the Internet . India Internet Governance Forum 2023 (IIGF-2023) is a combined event, which was held on 5 December in New Delhi . After the successful organization of the first two editions of IIGF in the year 2021 and 2022, this third edition of IIGF is being organized on the important theme of “ Moving Forward while Accommodating India’s Digital Agenda ” .
10 Oxford University Press declares ‘ridge’ as word of the year
Oxford University Press (OUP) on Monday announced the colloquial word ‘ ridge ‘ as the word of the year 2023 . The term refers to style, beauty, attractiveness, or the ability to attract a romantic or sexual partner. The word was chosen from a shortlist of eight words prepared by OUP experts. Etymologically, the word is believed to be a short form of the word ‘ charisma ‘, which is derived from the middle part of the word, which is an unusual word formation convention. The publisher said in a statement that the word ‘Ridge’, chosen by language experts at the university, is an interesting example of how language can be created, shaped and influenced by communities before it becomes widely used. Can be shared within.
11 First Survey Ship (Large) Sandhyak handed over to Indian Navy
Sandhyak (Yard 3025) , the first of four Survey Vessels (Large) being built at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata , was delivered to the Indian Navy on 04 December 2023. The contract for four survey vessels (large) was signed on 30 October 2018. The SVL vessels are designed and built by M/s Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata as per Indian Register of Shipping Classification Society norms. The primary role of the ship will be to conduct complete coastal and deep-water hydrographic survey of port/harbour approaches and determination of navigation channels/routes.
12 INS Sumedha – Deployed at Mission Antsiranana, Madagascar
Indian Naval Ship Sumedha is making port call at Antsiranana, Madagascar , as a part of Indian Navy’s long range mission based deployment from 04 to 06 December 2023. The objective of the visit is to enhance Indian Navy’s commitment to strengthen maritime security and bilateral cooperation with Madagascar. India and Madagascar have traditionally enjoyed warm and friendly relations and both countries share the principles of democracy, secularism and a common ethos of development. This deployment also reflects India’s warm and cordial relations with East African countries.
13 India achieves target of 12 per cent ethanol blending in petrol during ethanol supply year in October 2023
India has achieved the target of 12 per cent ethanol blending in petrol during the ethanol supply year of October 2023 . Responding to supplementary questions during Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the 10 per cent target of blending had been achieved five months before November, 2022. He also said that the total oil and natural gas mining area in the country has increased to 5 lakh square kilometers. He said that the government is working on reducing the import of petroleum. India is still importing 85 percent oil and 50.5 percent natural gas.
14 On the first day of the winter session, Parliament passed the Advocates (Amendment) Bill. Rajya Sabha approves Post Office Bill
Parliament has passed the Advocates (Amendment) Bill 2023 . Lok Sabha approved it. This bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha in the rainy session itself. This bill amends the Advocates Act 1961 . It repeals certain sections under the Legal Practitioners Act 1879 relating to agents or brokers . It provides that the District Judge, Sessions Judge, District Magistrate and Revenue Officer not below the rank of District Collector in every High Court may prepare or issue a list of brokers . Broker means a person who buys or offers to buy the services of a legal practitioner in any legal matter for money. Now once the passed bill becomes law, the court or judge can expel any person included in the broker list from the court premises. Despite the name appearing in the broker list, the broker can face imprisonment of up to three months or a fine of Rs 500 or both together. The objective of this bill is to keep the court premises free from brokers. Rajya Sabha passed ‘ Post Office Bill 2023 ‘ after detailed discussion . This Bill will replace the Indian Post Office Act, 1898 . According to the provisions of the Bill , the government can stop any material sent by post for examination for special reasons including security.
15 Telangana government gives additional charge to Anti-Corruption Bureau Director General Ravi Gupta as the new Director General of Police of the state
The Telangana government has given additional charge to Anti-Corruption Bureau Director General Ravi Gupta as the state’s new Director General of Police and chief of the police force. This arrangement has come into effect with immediate effect. On the instructions of the Election Commission, the state government had suspended Anjani Kumar and two Additional Directors General of Police Sanjay Jain and Mahesh Muralidhar Bhagwat for violation of the model code of conduct of the elections.
16 RBI nod to SBI MF to buy 9.99% stake in Karur Vysya Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved SBI Mutual Fund (SBI MF) to acquire 9.99% of the paid-up share capital or voting rights of Karur Vysya Bank Limited (KVB) . The move signals a possible strategic investment by SBI MF in the private sector leader. However, there are certain conditions attached to this approval, including time constraints and limitations on total holdings.
17 Narayan Seshadri becomes President of IDRCL
Narayan Seshadri , former managing partner of KPMG, is set to take over the role of chairman at India Debt Resolution Co Ltd (IDRCL), following the resignation of Diwakar Gupta .
18 11th Bangladesh Book Fair begins at College Square, Kolkata
The 11th Bangladesh Book Fair has started at College Square, Kolkata . This year 65 publishers are participating in this festival of books. Andaleeb Ilyas, Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh High Commission , said that this book fair will help the publishers to reach out to those interested in Bangladeshi literature, as many publishers do not get the opportunity to participate in the Kolkata International Book Fair . This book fair will run till 13th December.
19 World Ice Skating Day celebrated at an altitude of 1550 feet in South Pullu area of Ladakh
World Ice Skating Day was celebrated at an altitude of 1550 feet in South Pullu area of Khardungla in the Union Territory of Ladakh . This program was organized by Ladakh Skating Organization in collaboration with Indian Ice Skating Association . Ice Skating Day is celebrated worldwide on 3 December every year by the International Ice Skating Union-ISU .
20 Indian Navy Day 2023
India celebrates Navy Day on 4 December every year to honor Operation Trident, a significant offensive maneuver during the India-Pakistan war of 1971 . Operation Trident was a defining moment during the 1971 conflict, in which the Indian Navy’s strategic strength was demonstrated by using Soviet Osa missile boats armed with 4 SS-N-2 Styx missiles to disable three ships near Karachi port . Was demonstrated. Presently Commander Prerna Devasthali will be the first woman officer of the Indian Navy to command an Indian Naval Warship (waterjet FAC INS Trinkat) .
21 President pays tribute to the first President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad on his birth anniversary
Recently the President has paid tribute to the first President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad on his birth anniversary. Dr. Rajendra Prasad was born on December 3, 1884 in Jiradei , Siwan district of Bihar . He was associated with Mahatma Gandhi during the Champaran Satyagraha (1917) in Bihar . Dr. Prasad reacted strongly to the Rowlatt Act of 1918 and the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919 . Dr. Prasad called for non-cooperation in Bihar under Gandhiji’s non-cooperation movement . He played an important role in the Salt Satyagraha in Bihar in 1930 , due to which he was also imprisoned. He officially joined the Indian National Congress in the year 1911 during its annual session held in Calcutta. In the year 1946, he joined the interim government of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru as the Minister of Food and Agriculture and gave the slogan “ Grow more food ”. He served as the first President of India from January 26, 1950 (when the country adopted its Constitution) to May 13, 1962, and holds the record for the longest serving President .
22 Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman on the US Supreme Court, dies at 93
Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve as a justice on the U.S. Supreme Court, died in Phoenix, Arizona at the age of 93. His groundbreaking career and influential decisions have left a lasting legacy in American jurisprudence. As a female lawyer in a male-dominated profession in the mid-20th century, O’Connor faced significant challenges. President Ronald Reagan appointed Sandra Day O’Connor to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1981 . She became the first woman to serve as a judge in the country’s highest court.
