Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: December 13, 2023

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Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for December 13, 2023

BJP selected first-time MLA, Bhajan Lal Sharma, as the next Chief Minister of Rajasthan.
Tamil Nadu constituted a special task force to monitor the effects of the spillage on Olive Ridley turtles as the annual turtle nesting season is set to begin.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced three redrafted Bills in the Lok Sabha to replace the existing British-era criminal laws.
Rajya Sabha passed the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill.
Lok Sabha passed two Bills to extend the provisions of the Constitution (106th Amendment) Act.
More than 74% of Indians could not afford a healthy diet in 2021 : UN Food and Agriculture Organization report.

India’s retail inflation rises to 5.55% in November 2023.
The BBC is launching a new company for Indian language services, in compliance with foreign investment rules.
India’s factory output grew at a 16-month high rate of 11.7% in October, recovering from a three-month low rate of 5.8% in September, due to base effect.
10 Public Sector Banks (PSBs) have transferred Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) of more than ₹11,617 crore to the NARCL between January and November.
Volvo Construction Equipment debuts electric excavator in Indian market.

With countries unable to resolve differences over the final version of the Dubai COP-28 agreement, the session is extended.
U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces leadership test over his Rwanda plan.
The average price of Russian oil delivered to top buyer India in October rose to $84.20 a barrel, $60 price cap was set by G-7 nations.

Cricket: South Africa beat India by five wickets with seven balls to spare in a rain-affected second T20I.
Napoli’s Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen was voted the African Player of the Year.