Gukesh Becomes Youngest Chess Champion Ever

India’s D. Gukesh achieved a historic milestone by winning the 2024 World Chess Championship by defeating China’s Ding Liren, becoming the youngest World Chess Champion at just 18 years old. The final match was intense, showcasing both players’ strategic prowess. ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Sports Current Affairs

Rising Women’s Workforce Participation in India

India has witnessed a notable increase in women’s participation in the workforce, particularly in rural regions, from 2017 to 2023. Government initiatives have played an important role in this development. The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister conducted a ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Banking System Liquidity Tightens Ahead of Tax Payments

Liquidity in the banking system is tightening as mid-month payments for GST and advance taxes approach, which has led to increased demand for funds at the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) variable rate repo (VRR) auction. The recent VRR auction ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

What is the PAATHAI Initiative?

The PAATHAI initiative was recently launched in Chennai by Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Minister Geeta Jeevan and aims to support first-time child offenders, addressing their unique needs through a comprehensive approach. It is a collaborative effort between the Children ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

World Ayurveda Congress and Arogya Expo 2024

Uttarakhand is set to host the World Ayurveda Congress and Arogya Expo 2024 from December 12, which aims to promote Ayurveda on a global scale and explore its integration into modern healthcare systems. Delegates from approximately 40 to 50 countries, ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Health & Wellness Current Affairs

2024 Global Report on Trafficking in Persons

The 2024 Global Report on Trafficking in Persons by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) marks alarming trends in victimisation. A 25% increase in detected trafficking victims was reported in 2022 compared to 2019, which is attributed ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Sora: OpenAI Launches AI Video Generation Tool

OpenAI has introduced Sora, a cutting-edge AI tool that transforms written commands into videos, marking advancement in text-to-video technology, allowing users to create imaginative content effortlessly. However, OpenAI is prioritizing safety and ethical considerations in its deployment. Features of Sora ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

World Malaria Report 2024

India has achieved progress in combating malaria, as reported in the latest World Malaria Report by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The country has seen a remarkable decrease in malaria cases and deaths from 2017 to 2023. This achievement has ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Health Current Affairs