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National News
New Criminal Laws
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the successful implementation of three transformative new criminal laws – Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam to the nation, in Chandigarh.
- The theme of the program is “Secure Society, Developed India: From Punishment to Justice.”
New Criminal laws in India
| The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita replaced Indian Penal Code, 1860 | Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita replaced Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam replaced Indian Evidence Act, 1872 |
Asia’s first water transport service
- Uber has launched Asia’s first water transport service, “Uber Shikara,” in the Dal Lake of Jammu and Kashmir.
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| India's first water metro is the Kochi Water Metro (KWM), which was inaugurated in April 2023 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. |
Saras Food Festival
- The Saras Food Festival, organized by the Ministry of Rural Development, is being held at Connaught Place, New Delhi, until December 17. Celebrating women’s empowerment and showcase the diversity of Indian culture and food.
Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024
- Union Shipping Minister Sarbananad Sonowal introduced Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha on December 2nd, which seeks to consolidate and amend the law relating to the regulation of coastal shipping, promote coasting trade and encourage domestic participation.
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International News
45th Gulf Cooperation Council Summit
- The 45th Gulf Cooperation Council Summit was held in Kuwait concluded with the Kuwait Declaration, urging an end to the Gaza conflict and reaffirming support for a sovereign Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, based on pre-1967 borders.
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Government Schemes
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
- In a written reply in Lok Sabha, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Minister, Jayant Chaudhary informed that Since the financial year 2019-20, around 94 lakh candidates have been trained under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY).
About PMKVY
| Launched: 16 July 2015 | Ministry: Skill Development and Entrepreneurship |
Economy
India 3rd largest domestic aviation market globally
- The Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol said that India has become the third-largest domestic aviation market globally.
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Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
- According to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has witnessed growth of 45% to over 29 billion dollars in April to September 2024 as compared to the same period last year.
India Forex Reserves Includes:
| Foreign Currency Assets | Gold reserves |
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Base Year of GDP Calculation: 2022-23
- The Government of India has announced its decision to revise the base year for the calculation of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from 2011-12 to 2022-23.
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Gross domestic product is a monetary measure of the market value of all the final goods and services produced in a specific time period by a country. |
Environment and Biodiversity
Air Quality Dashboard by ICIMOD
- The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has unveiled an Air Quality Dashboard, a public platform offering real-time and forecasted data on air pollution, to provide a comprehensive view of air pollution across local, sub-regional and regional scales.
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Defence
Exercise Harimau Shakti
- The 4th edition of India- Malaysia Joint Military "Exercise Harimau Shakti" has commenced, at Bentong camp in Malaysia, will continue till 15th December.
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Sports
2024 Asian Esports Games
- India's Pawan Kampelli won the bronze medal in eFootball at the 2024 Asian Esports Games in Bangkok.
Awards and Honours
National Awards for Empowering Persons with Disabilities
- President Droupadi Murmu conferred National Awards for Empowering Persons with Disabilities to 33 exemplary individuals and institutions on International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024 in New Delhi.
Key initiatives launched by Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar
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9. Finalization of the Standard Indian Braille Code. 10. Launch of the ‘Braille Book Portal.’ 11. Employment MoU with Infosys BPM Ltd. 12. Employability Skills book for PwDs in 11 Indian languages 13. Infosys Springboard Skill Programme 14. Sign-up Google Extension for Persons with Hearing Impairment 15. E-Sanidhya Portal by Tata Power Community Development Trust & NIEPID 16. Computer-Based Test on Indian Intelligence Test by NIEPID |
Filmfare OTT Awards 2024
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Appointments
Justice Murdu Nirupa Bindushini Fernando
- Justice Murdu Nirupa Bindushini Fernando was sworn in as the 48th Chief Justice of Sri Lanka.
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Person in News
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Dr. Rajendra Prasad on his birth anniversary on December 3.
About Dr. Rajendra Prasad
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Important Days
- International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD)
- The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), observed annually on December 3, celebrates the resilience, contributions, and leadership of persons with disabilities (PwDs) worldwide.
| Theme: “Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future”. |