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National News
MoU between NMDFC and DICCI
- The National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation (NMDFC) signed a memorandum of understanding with the Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DICCI) in New Delhi to empower marginalized communities through entrepreneurship.
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Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore
- A nationwide campaign ‘Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore’ will be launched on 19th December during the Good Governance Week, and will continue till 24th December.
| 4th Good Governance Week 2024: 19th – 24th December, 2024 |
State Special
Uttar Pradesh Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA), 1966
- The Uttar Pradesh government invoked the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA), 1966, banning strikes by government employees in all State government departments, corporations, and authorities for six months.
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Himbhog
- The Himachal Pradesh government is set to introduce maize flour produced through natural farming under the brand name, “Himbhog”.
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Climate Interpretation Park in Chennai
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin inaugurated Climate Interpretation Park in Chennai.
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International News
Day of remembrance for Gandhi in the US state
- A bust of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled in Nebraska as December 6 was proclaimed as a day of remembrance for Gandhi in the US state.
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Economy and Banking
Humanitarian Assistance to Myanmar
- India has sent 2,200 metric tonnes of rice to Myanmar as part of humanitarian assistance in line with India’s ‘Act East’ & ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy.
- Myanmar has become the world’s deadliest country for landmine casualties, with a staggering 1,052 civilian casualties recorded in 2023 alone.
Open Banking and Digital Payments: Implications for Credit Access
- According to a study titled Open Banking and Digital Payments: Implications for Credit Access, 75% of all digital retail payments in India were done through UPI by October last year.
- UPI has enabled nearly three hundred million individuals and around fifty million merchants to perform seamless digital transactions.
About UPI
| Myanmar has become the world’s deadliest country for landmine casualties, with a staggering 1,052 civilian casualties recorded in 2023 alone. |
MuleHunter.ai
- Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced 'MuleHunter.ai' - an artificial intelligence tool designed to hunt down and neutralise one of the most insidious enablers of financial frauds - the mule accounts.
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Defence
21st meeting of India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh co-chaired the 21st meeting of India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation, with his Russian counterpart Andrey Belousov, in Moscow.
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Commanders' Conference of Western Air Command
- A two day Commanders' Conference of Western Air Command (WAC) of the Indian Air Force was held in New Delhi.
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Art and Culture
BAPS Karyakar Suvarna Mahotsav
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the “BAPS Karyakar Suvarna Mahotsav” in Ahmedabad virtually, he applauded BAPS’s efforts to evacuate Indian nationals during the war in Ukraine.
About BAPS
| Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) is a socio-spiritual Hindu faith with its roots in the Vedas. | Established in 1907 by Shastriji Maharaj (1865-1951). |
Awards and Honours
National Panchayat Awards 2024
- President of India Droupadi Murmu will present the National Panchayat Awards 2024, announced by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 11th December, 2024.
- This year, 45 awardees have been selected under various categories.
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Important Days
World Meditation Day
- The United Nations General Assembly has unanimously adopted a resolution declaring December 21 as World Meditation Day, supported by a group of countries, including India, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Mexico and Andorra.
Armed Forces Flag Day
- Armed Forces Flag Day is observed on 7th December, to honour the martyrs and the men in uniform of the nation.
Chiefs of Defence Forces
| Army Chief: Gen Upendra Dwivedi | Navy Chief: Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi | Air Force Chief: Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh |
Books and Authors
Too Good to Be True
- Prajakta Koli has made debut with romance novel, "Too Good to Be True", which will release in January 2025.
Appointments
Rajendra Meghwar
- Rajendra Meghwar has become the first Hindu officer in the Police Service of Pakistan (PSP).
Person in News
Indu Chandhok
- Indu Chandhok passed away on 8th December, at age of 93.
| "Godfather of MotorSports in India": Indu Chandhok |