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National News
4th National Conference of Chief Secretaries
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the fourth National Conference of Chief Secretaries in New Delhi, to further strengthen the partnership between the Centre and State Governments.
- The fourth National Conference is focused on the theme ‘Promoting Entrepreneurship, Employment and Skilling – Leveraging the Demographic Dividend’.
| The first such conference was held in Dharamshala in June 2022. |
Rajmarg Saathi
- National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is set to introduce advanced new Route Patrolling Vehicles (RPVs) named "Rajmarg Saathi" to enhance highway safety.
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World Hindu Economic Forum
- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the World Hindu Economic Forum at Mumbai’s Jio Convention Centre.
Udaan Yatri Cafes
- Union Civil Aviation Minister K. R. Rammohan Naidu announced the launch of Udaan Yatri Cafes at airports for UDAN scheme passengers. He also unveiled the Centenary Celebrations Logo on the completion of 100 years of Kolkata’s Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.
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International News
1st India-Philippines Maritime Dialogue
- The inaugural India-Philippines Maritime Dialogue was held in Manila, Philippines, marking 75 years of diplomatic ties.
About Philippines
| Capital: Manila | Currency: Peso | Known as the “Pearl of the Orient” |
Science and Tech
RSSDI study on "Yoga and Diabetes Prevention"
- Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh, life Patron of the "Research Society for Study of Diabetes in India" (RSSDI), released the landmark RSSDI study on "Yoga and Diabetes Prevention".
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Diabetes is a chronic disease, caused by a lack of insulin |
Tuberculosis (TB)
- Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Anupriya Patel said the incidence of TB in India has shown a 17.7% decline from 237 per lakh population in 2015 to 195 per lakh population in 2023.
- She also informed that the TB deaths have reduced by 21.4% from 28 per lakh population in 2015 to 22 per lakh population in 2023.
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India's first Hyperloop train test track
- IIT Madras has successfully completed 410-meter India's first Hyperloop train test track, marking a significant milestone in futuristic transportation.
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Major Appointments
Emmanuel Macron
- French President Emmanuel Macron appointed centrist leader François Bayrou as the new Prime Minister of France.
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Ashwini Bhide
- In Maharashtra, Ashwini Bhide (IAS), the Managing Director of Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC), has been appointed as the Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis.
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Dr. Prem Kaushal and Dr. Rajender Motiani
- Dr. Prem Kaushal and Dr. Rajender Motiani, who both are Associate Professors at RCB, have been selected for the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) Global Investigator Network.
About EMBO
| Founded: 1964 | HQ: Heidelberg, Germany | Director: Fiona Watt |
Important Days
National Energy Conservation Day
- National Energy Conservation Day is observed annually on December 14 to raise awareness about the importance of energy conservation.
- The 2024 National Energy Conservation Awards was presented during the Energy Conservation Day.
| Theme 2024: “Powering Sustainability: Every Watt Counts." |