Current Affairs: December 5, 2018
Main current events of December 5, 2018 are as follows:
National Current Events
Centre includes Gangotri and Yamunotri in Uttarakhand, Amarkantak in MP and Parasnath in Jharkhand under PRASAD
The Centre has included Gangotri and Yamunotri in Uttarakhand, Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh and Parasnath in Jharkhand under a central scheme to develop pilgrimage and heritage destinations in the country. The scheme aimed at infrastructure development such as entry points (road, rail and water transport), last mile connectivity, basic tourism facilities like Information/ Interpretation Centers, ATM/ money exchange, eco-friendly modes of transport, lighting and illumination with renewable sources of energy, parking, drinking water, toilets, cloakroom, waiting rooms, first aid centers, craft bazars /haats/ souvenir shops/ cafeteria, rain shelters, telecom facilities, internet connectivity etc.
Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba releases book titled ‘Blue Waters Ahoy!’
Admiral Sunil Lanba, Chief of the Naval Staff, released a book ‘Blue Waters Ahoy!’- authored by Vice Admiral Anup Singh, chronicling the Indian Navy’s History from 2001-10. This is the sixth volume of the Navy’s history, the first five having covered the period from 1945 to 2000.
Navy Day celebrated on December 4 by Indian Navy to commemorate its offensive actions in 1971 Bangladesh liberation war
The Navy Day commemorates the launch of Operation Trident, attack on the Pakistan Naval Headquarters of Karachi during the 1971 war. During the attack, three Vidyut-class missile boats, two anti-submarine vehicles and a tanker of the Indian Navy successfully sank the enemy’s minesweeper, a destroyer and an ammunition supply ship.
AP: Vijayawada enters international aviation map with Indigo flight to Singapore
Vijayawada will place its name on the global aviation map with its first international flight to Singapore. Low cost carrier IndiGo will operate non-stop flight services twice a week to Singapore from Vijayawada’s Gannavaram airport jointly with the Andhra Pradesh government.
UP: An international conference on bears being held in Agra by Wildlife SOS
The four-day conference hosted by Wildlife SOS in collaboration with Bear Care Group from the US and Canada, aimed at sharing knowledge on principles of the welfare of bears and other wild animals in zoos, sanctuaries and rescue centres.
Economy & Corporate Current Events
Atul Sahai appointed as New India Assurance CMD for a 5 year term
The Government announced, Atul Sahai, general manager at Oriental Insurance, appointed as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of New India Assurance () for a five year period.
Number of patents granted by India rose by 50% in 2017: UN’s WIPO
According to UN’s WIPO, number of patents granted by India rose by 50% in 2017.
World Current Events
EAM Sushma Swaraj meets UAE’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi
In 12th session of India-UAE Joint Commission Meeting for Economic and Technical Cooperation, both countries signed an agreement on Currency Swap. They also signed a Memorandum of Understanding for Development Cooperation in Africa.
A digital interactive museum on Mahatma Gandhi and UAE’s founder Shaikh Zayed inaugurated in Abu Dhabi
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj inaugurated a digital museum in Abu Dhabi showcasing the life, works and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi and the founder of modern UAE Shaikh Zayed, which will promote peace, tolerance and sustainability, is part of the celebrations to mark 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and centenary celebrations of the birth of Shaikh Zayed.
Dispute settlement body of WTO to set up a panel to assess if high customs duties imposed by the US on certain steel and aluminium products infringes global trade norms
India approached Geneva-based WTO for setting up of the dispute panel as India and US failed to resolve the issue in a bilateral consultation process under the dispute settlement mechanism of the WTO and it has agreed to set up a panel to assess if high customs duties imposed by the US on certain steel and aluminium products infringes global trade norms.
7-year old American boy Ryan of Ryan Toysreview tops Forbes’ list of “Highest-Paid YouTube Stars 2018” with income of $22 million
Forbes’ list of “Highest-Paid YouTube Stars 2018” is topped by Ryan of Ryan Toysreview, who makes his millions by reviewing everything from toys, cars, Legos through simple home-made videos.
Puerto Rico, Sri Lanka and Dominica were hardest hit by weather-related damages in 2017: Global Climate Risk Index published by Germanwatch
Puerto Rico, Sri Lanka and Dominica were hardest hit in 2017, with the highest weather-related losses ever recorded, the Global Climate Risk Index, published by Germanwatch. India was 14th highest on the global vulnerability list.
Sports Current Events
Football: Croatia’s Luka Modric wins Men’s Ballon d’Or award, Norway’s Ada Hegerberg wins Women’s Ballon d’Or
Real Madrid’s Croatian midfielder, Luka Modric won the 2018 Ballon d’Or award for the best player in men’s football, while Norwegian forward, Ada Hegerberg won the inaugural women’s trophy.
IPL team Delhi Daredevils renamed as Delhi Capitals
Indian Premier League franchise Delhi Daredevils was rebranded as Delhi Capitals ahead of the 12th season of the league.
– Gautam Gambhir announces retirement from cricket, made making 4154 runs in 58 Tests and 5238 runs in 147 ODIs
Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir has announced his retirement from all forms of the game. He played 58 Tests, scoring 4154 runs, at an average of 41.95, including nine centuries and 22 fifties. He played 147 ODIs, scoring 5238 runs at an average of 39.68 and a strike-rate of 85.25.
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