Page-15 of Current Affairs - December, 2024

ISRO Launches XPoSat for Cosmic Research

December 21, 2024

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) commenced 2024 with a milestone by successfully launching the X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat), aims to enhance our understanding of black holes and neutron stars. It was deployed into orbit using the PSLV-C58 rocket, showcasing ..

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Telangana Government Scraps Controversial Land Law

December 21, 2024

The Congress government in Telangana has recently announced the scrapping of the Telangana Rights in Land and Pattadar Pass Books Act, 2020, and introduced the Dharani online land records system. However, it faced extensive criticism for inaccuracies, missing passbooks, and ..

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E-Shram Portal: Empowering Unorganised Workers

December 20, 2024

The E-Shram Portal serves as a vital tool for unorganised workers in India, launched on August 26, 2021, it aims to create a National Database of Unorganised Workers (NDUW) verified through Aadhaar. This initiative enhances access to social security and ..

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Easterine Kire’s ‘Spirit Nights’ Wins the 2024 Sahitya Akademi Award in English Language

December 20, 2024

Easterine Kire, a prominent writer from Nagaland, has been honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award for 2024 and announced its annual awards in 21 languages recently. Kire received the award for her novel Spirit Nights, published by Simon and Schuster ..

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ADB Approves $42M Loan For Coastal Protection in Maharashtra

December 20, 2024

The Central government of India has recently partnered with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to enhance coastal protection in Maharashtra, involving a $42 million loan aimed at improving resilience against environmental challenges faced by coastal communities. The initiative is crucial ..

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New Delhi to Host 2025 Para Athletics World Championship

December 20, 2024

New Delhi will be the venue for the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships, marking a milestone as it is the first time India will host this prestigious event. Scheduled from September 26 to October 5, the championships will showcase the ..

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Indian Pharma Sector Becomes 3rd Largest Globally, Valued at $50B

December 20, 2024

India’s pharmaceutical industry holds a prominent position globally, ranking as the third-largest by volume, and is valued at $50 billion for the 2023-24 financial year, worth $23.5 billion, while exports contribute $26.5 billion. This sector ranks 14th in production value ..

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Goa Celebrates 63rd Liberation Day

December 20, 2024

Goa recently commemorated its 63rd Liberation Day, on December 19, 2024, marking the end of Portuguese colonial rule in 1961, followed by 451 years of foreign domination. President Droupadi Murmu acknowledged the contributions of freedom fighters and the armed forces, ..

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Airtel Becomes First Private Telecom to Provide Mobile Services in J&K Border Villages

December 20, 2024

Bharti Airtel has recently achieved a milestone by becoming the first private telecom company to provide mobile services in seven border villages of Jammu and Kashmir. This initiative enhances connectivity for remote areas and aligns with the Vibrant Village Programme, ..

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EPFO Introduces ATM Withdrawals for PF Savings

December 20, 2024

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to revolutionize the way individuals access their provident fund (PF) savings, allowing members to withdraw funds and insurance claims directly from ATMs. The change aims to simplify the withdrawal process, which has ..

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