Page-23 of Current Affairs - December, 2023

Impatiens karuppusamyi – A New Plant Species from Tamil Nadu

December 8, 2023

In a positive development for biodiversity, researchers from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) have identified a new plant species in the Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu. Named ‘Impatiens karuppusamyi,’ the discovery is a testament to the rich ..

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Two Important Jammu and Kashmir Bills Passed in Lok Sabha

December 8, 2023

The Lok Sabha has passed two significant bills related to Jammu and Kashmir, aimed at providing rights to those who faced injustice and were deprived of their rights in the Union Territory. Jammu & Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 Amendment ..

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Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2023

December 8, 2023

In a significant development, the lower house of the Indian Parliament has successfully passed the Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2023, advancing the establishment of a crucial central tribal university in Telangana. The bill, introduced in the Lok Sabha on December ..

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6th NSA-Level Meeting of Colombo Security Conclave

December 8, 2023

National Security Advisers from India, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka, along with delegates from Seychelles and Bangladesh, participated in the 6th NSA-level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) in Mauritius. Emphasis on Regional Security and Stability NSA Ajit Doval underscored ..

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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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