Page-47 of Current Affairs - December, 2024

Centre Preparing National Policy to Boost Women’s Workforce Participation

December 3, 2024

The Government of India is developing a national policy to enhance women’s participation in the workforce, which focuses on creating a supportive environment through improved care services. Several ministries are collaborating on this plan. About the Care Economy The “care ..

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Gujarat’s ‘Gharchola’ Receives Geographical Indication Tag

December 2, 2024

Gujarat’s Gharchola has recently been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, which was conferred by the Union government, and took place during the event “GI and Beyond, Virasat Se Vikas Tak” in New Delhi. With this recognition, Gujarat now boasts ..

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Karnataka’s Health Minister Orders Study on Handigodu Disease

December 2, 2024

Karnataka’s Health and Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has initiated a comprehensive approach to address Handigodu disease. This rare genetic disorder impacts the nervous system, leading to health challenges. The minister’s directives aim to enhance healthcare in affected regions. ..

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CBIC Host Global India Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme

December 2, 2024

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) recently hosted a global India Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme, which took place on November 28-29, 2024, in New Delhi, and involved collaboration with the World Bank. Key figures included CBIC ..

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India International Science Festival (IISF) 2024

December 2, 2024

The India International Science Festival (IISF) 2024 will take place from November 30 to December 3, 2024, at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati. This year, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) leads the event, which is supported ..

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Indian Army Launches ‘Eklavya’ Online Learning Platform

December 2, 2024

The Indian Army has introduced an online learning platform named Eklavya, which coincides with the “Decade of Transformation” and the Year of Technology Absorption in 2024. General Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of the Army Staff, inaugurated the platform. Development and ..

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India Tests K-4 Missile from INS Arighaat

December 2, 2024

The Indian Navy conducted a successful test of the K-4 ballistic missile, which took place in the Bay of Bengal and involved the new nuclear-powered submarine, INS Arighaat. The missile has a range of 3,500 km, which enhances India’s nuclear ..

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AUKUS Pact’s Impact on New Zealand-China Relations

December 2, 2024

China’s ambassador Wang Xiaolong cautioned that New Zealand’s involvement in the AUKUS security pact could jeopardize its relationship with China, which comes as New Zealand evaluates its options regarding AUKUS. About AUKUS AUKUS is a trilateral security partnership formed in ..

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Cabinet Approves Tato-I Hydro Electric Project

December 2, 2024

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has sanctioned Rs 1,750 crore for the Tato-I Hydro Electric Project in Arunachal Pradesh, which aims to enhance power supply in the region. Project Overview The Tato-I Hydro Electric ..

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BIPEX-2024

December 2, 2024

The national postal exhibition BIPEX-2024 commenced in Patna at the Gyan Bhawan Auditorium and will run for three days. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar inaugurated the exhibition, marking Bihar’s rich postal history. Exhibition Overview BIPEX-2024 features approximately 20,000 postal stamps, which ..

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