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India Shines at 2024 Asia-Pacific Deaf Games
India achieved remarkable success at the 2024 Asia-Pacific Deaf Games held in Kuala Lumpur. The Indian team returned home with an impressive total of 55 medals, improving from their previous performance in 2015. Team Composition and Performance The Indian contingent ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Sports Current Affairs
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
National Panchayat Awards 2024
The National Panchayat Awards 2024 honored 45 exemplary Panchayats, and took place on December 11, 2024, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, presided over by the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu. The Hon’ble Union Minister of Panchayati Raj, Shri ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
International Mountain Day Observed on December 11
International Mountain Day occurs annually on December 11 and promotes awareness of mountains’ vital role in nature. It puts stress on their importance for people’s well-being, established by the United Nations in 2003. Purpose of International Mountain Day The day ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Abathsahayeshwarar Temple Wins UNESCO Award for Heritage Restoration
The Abathsahayeshwarar Temple in Thukkatchi, a 1,300-year-old Chola dynasty structure in Tamil Nadu’s Thanjavur district, has gained international recognition by UNESCO’s 2023 Award of Distinction for its exceptional conservation efforts. Historical Significance The temple was constructed by Kings Vikrama Chola ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
Maha Kumbh 2025 to Feature World’s Largest AI-Powered Headcount
The Maha Kumbh Mela in 2025 will be a monumental occasion at Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, and is expected to draw between 40 and 45 crore devotees. Attendees will gather at the sacred ‘Triveni Sangam’, where the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Manama Dialogue 2024
Recent events in the Middle East highlight escalating challenges with the situation in Syria remains critical after the rebels overthrew Bashar al-Assad. This turmoil extends across Gaza and Lebanon and S. Jaishankar addressed these issues at the Manama Dialogue in ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Summits and Conferences
India attends 3rd Global Conference on Road Safety held in collaboration with WHO, World Bank
On February 17, 2020, the Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari represented India at the 3rd global Conference on Road Safety. The Conference aimed at achieving Global Goals 2030. It was held in Stockholm, Sweden. Highlights The conference ..