Page-19 of Current Affairs - December, 2023

West Bengal Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill, 2023

December 8, 2023

The West Bengal Assembly has approved a bill that imposes the highest Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate of 28% on the full face value of bets in online gaming, horse racing, and casinos. The move is aimed at boosting ..

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UGC Approves Guidelines for Short-Term Industry-Relevant Certificate Courses

December 8, 2023
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The University Grants Commission (UGC) has given the green light to guidelines facilitating the introduction of short-term, industry-relevant certificate courses. Aimed at addressing the skill gap and enhancing student productivity in the workplace, these courses will carry up to 30 ..

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‘Suchitwa Theeram’ Project

December 8, 2023

The Kozhikode district administration is taking a significant step towards maintaining the cleanliness of its coastal areas through the initiation of the ‘Suchitwa Theeram’ project. This endeavor falls under the broader ‘Malinya Muktha Navakeralam’ program, overseen by the Department of ..

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Visva-Bharati Installs UNESCO-Approved Heritage Recognition Board for Santiniketan

December 8, 2023

In a recent development, Visva-Bharati has installed a Centre-approved board officially recognizing Santiniketan as a UNESCO-approved world heritage site. This new installation differs from a previous one by the former Vice-Chancellor, as it prominently mentions the visionary Rabindranath Tagore. Earlier ..

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Revised Rubber (Promotion and Development) Bill, 2023

December 8, 2023

The Union government is advancing its plans to reconstitute the Rubber Board and is now inviting public input on the revised draft Rubber (Promotion and Development) Bill, 2023. The Rubber Board, as directed by the government, will conduct open house ..

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Indian Government Seeks Parliament Approval for Additional Spending

December 8, 2023

The government has proposed a net additional spending of Rs 58,378 crore in the current fiscal ending March 2024, with a focus on key areas such as MGNREGA and fertilizer subsidies. The Supplementary Demands for Grants tabled in Parliament outline ..

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Constitutional Bench Examines Challenge to Citizenship Act’s Section 6A

December 8, 2023

On December 5, a five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court commenced hearings on petitions challenging Section 6A of the Citizenship Act. This provision, introduced following the Assam Accord of 1985, determines who is considered a foreigner in the state ..

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Article 99 of the UN Charter

December 8, 2023

Recently, UN Secretary-General Guterres addressed the UN Security Council, highlighting the severe risk of a collapse of the humanitarian system in Gaza. He urged the Council to help avert a humanitarian catastrophe and appealed for a humanitarian ceasefire. What is ..

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What is Pompe Disease?

December 8, 2023

In 2010, Prasanna Shirol, father of a child with Pompe disease, initiated the Organisation for Rare Diseases India (ORDI), the first NGO in the country dedicated to rare diseases. His endeavor aimed at creating awareness, support, and resources for those ..

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Indian Art, Architecture & Design Biennale 2023

December 8, 2023

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the first-ever Indian Art, Architecture & Design Biennale (IAADB) 2023 at the historic Red Fort on December 8, 2023. Flagship Global Cultural Initiative The IAADB is a result of the Prime ..

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