Page-27 of Current Affairs - December, 2023
WHO’s Agenda at COP28: Putting Health at the Center Stage
In a historic move, health takes center stage at the 27-year-old United Nations Conference of Parties (COP) with a dedicated day on Health/Relief, Recovery, and Peace on December 3 in Dubai, the venue of COP28. The day, hosted by the ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Malaria Landscape in 2022: India Tops South & Southeast Asia in Recorded Cases
India led South and Southeast Asia in recorded malaria cases in 2022, comprising 66% of the 5.2 million cases reported in the region, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The World Malaria Report 2023, released on November 30, 2023, ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
SBM-GOBARdhan Biogas Conference to be Organized on December 1
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) is set to host the SBM-GOBARdhan Biogas Conference: Accelerating Waste to Wealth & Circular Economy on December 1, 2023. This collaborative effort involves partnerships with GIZ, Circular Waste Solutions, and UNIDO, aiming ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023
Category: Summits and Conferences
Raksha Mantri Inaugurates 40th Coast Guard Commanders’ Conference
On November 30, 2023, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the 40th Coast Guard Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi, emphasizing the crucial role of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in enhancing coastal defenses and maritime capabilities. The three-day conference aims ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences
Defence Acquisition Council Approves Rs 2.23 Lakh Crore Capital Acquisition Proposals
In a significant development on November 30, 2023, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, granted approval for Acceptance of Necessity (AoNs) for capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 2.23 lakh crore. This move aligns with ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
CSL, Kochi Launches First Three ASW Shallow Water Craft for Indian Navy
In a momentous occasion at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, the Indian Navy witnessed the launch of the first three ships of the Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Shallow Water Craft (SWC) project. Mahe, Malvan, and Mangrol, the initial trio of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Indian Navy Receives Third ACTCM Barge
The Indian Navy celebrated a significant achievement on November 30, 2023, with the delivery of the Third Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge, LSAM 17 (Yard 127). The ceremony was graced by the presence of Shri Shankar Mukharjee, INAS, ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs