Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: December 12, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for December 12, 2023 INDIA Supreme Court has upheld the validity of Centre’s decision to abrogate Article 370 of the Constitution of India, which granted special status to the erstwhile state of ..

Joint Military Exercise VINBAX-2023

A contingent of 45 Indian Armed Forces personnel has arrived in Hanoi, Vietnam, to participate in the fourth edition of the Joint Military Exercise VINBAX-2023. Running from December 11th to 21st, the exercise aims to strengthen collaborative partnerships, promote interoperability, ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Mystery of Biocrusts on the Great Wall of China

For centuries, the Great Wall has stood as a testament to China’s dynastic prowess, embodying both ingenuity and authority. However, a recent collaborative study by researchers from China, the US, and Spain delves into the debate surrounding the impact of ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Places in News Current Affairs

Oldest Black Hole in Cosmic History

In a groundbreaking discovery, astronomers have detected the oldest black hole ever observed, residing at the heart of the GN-z11 galaxy, dating back over 13 billion years to the dawn of the universe. This cosmic behemoth, with a mass surpassing ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Steve and the ‘Picket Fence’

The dazzling northern and southern lights, often gracing the night sky with their green, red, and purple brilliance, captivate the hearts of travel enthusiasts worldwide. However, among these celestial displays, two unique phenomena—Steve and the glowing green “picket fence”—stand out, ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Discovery of Giant Pliosaur Skull

A remarkable discovery on South West England’s Dorset Jurassic Coast has unveiled a giant pliosaur skull, providing unprecedented insights into the fearsome marine predator that inhabited the oceans 150 million years ago. Uniqueness The 2-meter-long fossil is among the most ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Oldest Disease-Causing Fungus

The Natural History Museum of London has revealed the discovery of the oldest disease-causing fungus, named Potteromyces asteroxylicola, dating back 407 million years. The fungus, found in fossil samples from the Rhynie Chert in Scotland, is significant for its role ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Karan Singh’s Proclamation of 1949

In its recent ruling, the Supreme Court upheld the abrogation of Article 370 on December 11, emphasizing that Jammu and Kashmir did not retain sovereignty after joining the Union of India. Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, in his judgment, recalled ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Recently, the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the Centre’s decision to abrogate Article 370 in 2019. The five-judge bench delivered three concurring opinions, affirming that Jammu and Kashmir no longer holds special status in the Indian Union. Justice Sanjay Kaul, in ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

SC Verdict on Article 370

The Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, declared Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, a temporary provision of the Indian Constitution. The ruling was a response to the 2019 move by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs