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Rs 1,614 Crore Contract for Next-Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels

The Ministry of Defence has signed a Rs 1,614 crore contract with Mazagon Dockyard Shipbuilders Ltd for the procurement of six next-generation offshore patrol vessels (NGOPVs) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). The acquisition aims to enhance the Coast Guard’s ..

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Bihar Government’s Redevelopment Plan for Sitamarhi

The Bihar government, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, recently unveiled a Rs 72-crore plan for the redevelopment of Punourdham in Sitamarhi, believed to be the birthplace of Hindu deity Sita. The move has triggered a political debate, with the ..

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French Parliament Passes Controversial Immigration Bill

The French parliament, on December 19, passed a contentious immigration bill, supported by President Emmanuel Macron’s government, despite facing significant opposition from members of his own party. The legislation, which toughens rules for immigrants, marked a policy victory for Macron ..

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EU’s New Pact on Migration and Asylum

After years of discussion, the European Union (EU) has reached an agreement on reforms aimed at sharing the cost of hosting migrants and refugees and limiting the number of people entering the bloc. The deal, part of the Pact on ..

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Local Resident of Jharkhand Bill

The Jharkhand Assembly has ratified the ‘Local Resident of Jharkhand Bill’ following a reconsideration, despite earlier opposition and constitutional concerns raised by Governor C P Radhakrishnan. The bill, brought forth by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, establishes 1932 as the cut-off ..

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Chandrayaan-3 Mission Recognized with Leif Erikson Lunar Prize

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has been honored with the prestigious Leif Erikson Lunar Prize in recognition of its groundbreaking Chandrayaan-3 mission. The award, presented by the Exploration Museum in Húsavík, Iceland, acknowledges ISRO’s exceptional contributions to lunar exploration ..

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Inaugural World Odia Language Conference

The Odisha government has announced plans to organize the first-ever ‘Biswa Odia Bhasha Sammilani’ (World Odia Language Conference) in February 2024. The Heritage Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, approved the proposal to strengthen and popularize the Odia language. ..

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Colorado Supreme Court Disqualifies Trump from 2024 Ballot

The Supreme Court in Colorado has ruled that former US President Donald Trump should be removed from the state’s presidential election ballot in 2024. The court cited Trump’s alleged involvement in the January 6, 2021 attacks on the US Capitol ..

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UNODC’s Global Study on Homicide Report 2023

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has revealed that disputes over property, land, or access to water were responsible for nearly 16.8% of murder cases recorded in India from 2019 to 2021. This statistic indicates that approximately ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : December 21, 2023

11. The Gelephu Special Administration Region (SAR), that was recently in news, is located in which country? [A] Nepal[B] China[C] Bhutan [D] India (Sikkim) Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Bhutan ] Notes:King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan recently unveiled ..