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National News
85 new KVs and 28 new Navodaya Vidyalayas
- The Cabinet has approved the opening of 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) across the country and 28 new Navodaya Vidyalayas will be opened in the uncovered districts of the country under the Navodaya Vidyalaya Scheme.
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Digital Transformation for Senior Leaders
- The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) in collaboration with the Indian School of Business (ISB), Mohali, inaugurated a five-day training program titled “Digital Transformation for Senior Leaders”.
About NeGD
| Estb: 2009 | Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology |
State Special
‘Urjaveer’ Scheme
- Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal along with Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu launched the ‘Urjaveer’ scheme in Vijayawada, to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives.
| As part of the Urjaveer initiative, local electricians will be trained and transformed as ‘Urjaveers' across various districts of Andhra Pradesh. |
Puducherry joined iGOT Karmayogi platform
- The Puducherry government signed an MoU with Karmayogi Bharat and the Capacity Building Commission to onboard its employees onto the iGOT Karmayogi platform, becoming the 14th Indian state/UT to do so.
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Government Schemes
100-day campaign to tackle TB
- Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda launched a 100-day campaign in Panchkula, Haryana, to tackle tuberculosis (TB) incidence and mortality nationwide.
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International News
68th Session of CND
- India has been chosen to Chair the 68th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND). India’s Shambhu Kumaran officially assumed the Chairmanship of CND.
About CND
| Founded: 1946 | Headquarters: Vienna, Austria |
22nd edition of Doha Forum
- External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar participated in the 22nd edition of Doha Forum at Qatar’s Doha, themed “The Innovation Imperative.”
About Qatar
| Capital: Doha | Currency: Qatari Riyal | Bordering Country: Saudi Arabia |
Economy
944.80 crore Rs to Tamil Nadu for Cyclone Fengal
- The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved the release of 944.80 crore rupees to Tamil Nadu, from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) as relief assistance to people affected by cyclone Fengal.
About Cyclone Fengal
| Origin: Bay of Bengal | The name 'Fengal' was given by Saudi Arabia. |
Science and Tech
Fakhr-1 satellite and Saman-1 space tug of Iran
- Iran successfully launched its heaviest space payload consisting of the Fakhr-1 telecommunications satellite and the Saman-1 space tug, using a domestically developed satellite carrier.
| The Saman-1 is an "orbital transmission system" designed to transport satellites from lower orbits to higher ones. |
Defence
INS Tushil
- The Indian Navy will commission its newest multi-role stealth guided-missile frigate, INS Tushil, at Kaliningrad, Russia, on the 9th of December.
About INS Tushil
| It is an upgraded Krivak III-class frigate. | Tushil means “Protector Shield.” With the motto, “Nirbhay, Abhedya aur Balsheel” (Fearless, Indomitable, Resolute) |
Awards and Honours
Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2024
- The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2024 will be conferred on former Chilean President and prominent human rights voice Michelle Bachelet.
| The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development was first awarded in 1986. |
PSU Transformation Award
- Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) Ltd bagged the 3rd PSU Transformation Award under the “Innovative Product Development” category for 'Firm and Dispatchable RE (FDRE) Supply to DISCOMs on a Demand Following Basis'.
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2024 Landon Donovan Major League Soccer (MLS) Most Valuable Player
- Argentina and Inter Miami's forward Lionel Messi was named the 2024 Landon Donovan Major League Soccer (MLS) Most Valuable Player.
| Lionel Messi: eight-time Ballon d'Or winner |
Important Days
International Civil Aviation Day 2024
- International Civil Aviation Day 2024 is celebrated every year on December 7.
| Theme: “Safe Skies. Sustainable Future: Together for the next 80 years," |