Important Weekly Current Affairs PDF Download (Dec 22nd to 31st Dec 2024)

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CURRENT AFFAIRS: IMPORTANT DAYS

National Mathematics Day 2024 is observed on the 22nd of December 2024 & the theme is “Mathematics: Bridge to innovation”.
Kisan Diwas 2024 is observed on the 23rd of December 2024.
National Consumer Rights Day 2024 is observed on the 24th of December 2024.
Good Governance Day 2024 is observed on the 25th of December 2024.
The International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, observed annually on December 27, serves as a global reminder of the urgent need to strengthen public health systems for preventing, detecting, and responding to infectious disease outbreaks.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : BANKING & FINANCE

The Government of India (GoI) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $350 million policy-based loan under the second subprogram of the Strengthening Multimodal and Integrated Logistics Ecosystem (SMILE) program.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a monetary penalty of ₹27.30 lakh on IndusInd Bank Limited. for non-compliance with the ‘Reserve Bank of India (Interest Rate on Deposits) Directions, 2016’.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹20 lakh on Manappuram Finance Limited for non-compliance with RBI’s “Know Your Customer (KYC) Directions, 2016.”
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired pre-budget consultations with Finance Ministers of States and Union Territories at Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, for the Union Budget FY 2025-26.
Bajaj Finance has decided to exit the co-branded credit card space by ending its eight-year tie-up with RBL Bank and DBS Bank India.
The Central Bank of India (CBI) Regional Office in Ranchi celebrated the 114th Foundation Day of the bank.
Banks have requested the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to extend the timeline for complying with new guidelines that prohibit overlapping lending activities between banks and their group entities.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) uncovered a front-running scheme involving PNB MetLife India Insurance Company equity dealer Sachin Bakul Dagli and eight other entities.
The central government aims to reduce the fiscal deficit to below 4.5% of GDP by FY26, continuing its glide path of fiscal consolidation set out in the FY22 Budget.
The Government of India (GoI) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $500 million loan agreement to support green and sustainable infrastructure projects aligned with India’s climate commitments.
Insurance penetration in India fell to 3.7% in 2023-24, down from 4% in the previous fiscal year.
India’s Gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the July-September quarter of 2024-25 was 5.4%.
HDFC Bank has become the first domestic bank to execute a gold forward deal from GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City).
In October 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) net sold $9.2 billion, marking the highest monthly sale in over two years (since September 2022, when $10.3 billion was sold).
In October 2024, outward remittances under the RBI’s LRS rose by 10.6% YoY, amounting to $2.4 billion, up from $2.17 billion in October 2023.
Net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into India slowed significantly, dropping to $2.1 billion in April-October 2024, down from $7.7 billion during the same period in 2023.
Overseas Indians deposited around $12 billion in NRI deposit schemes during the period April-October FY25, almost double the amount deposited during the same period in the previous year ($6.11 billion).
Punjab & Sind Bank raised ₹3,000 crore through its maiden infrastructure bond issuance.
Non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) in the digital lending space have requested the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to allow them to offer pre-approved credit on the UPI platform.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has established an 8-member committee to develop a framework for the responsible and ethical enablement of artificial intelligence (AI) in the financial sector.
High employee attrition rates (around 25%) in private sector banks (PVBs) and small finance banks (SFBs) pose operational risks, such as disruption in customer service and loss of institutional knowledge.
IndusInd Bank plans to offload ₹1,573 crore worth of non-performing microfinance retail loans.
The Indian Rupee weakened for the third consecutive session, falling 12 paise to close at a new all-time low of 27 against the U.S. dollar.
The Trade Receivables Electronic Discounting System (TReDS), backed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has seen significant growth in 2024, with bills financed crossing ₹2 lakh crore.
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) imposed a ₹6 lakh fine on EbixCash Limited and its promoter entity Ebix Inc for non-compliance with disclosure norms.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) suspended trading in Bharat Global Developers, a company valued at over Rs 12,000 crore.
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, a leading non-life player, has introduced two motor insurance add-on covers: Eco Assure—Repair Protection and Named Driver Cover.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has extended its partnership with Bank of Baroda (BoB) for five more years to continue its financial inclusion solution implementation across India.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is closely monitoring the rise in cryptocurrency values, particularly with the recent surge in Bitcoin, and its evolving stance will be observed following a change in leadership at the central bank.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed UPI payments from/to full-KYC Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) through third-party UPI applications, as announced in its April 2024 Statement on Development and Regulatory Policies.
An Alternate Investment Fund (AIF) from an Indian financial services company has become the 200th fund to be granted approval in GIFT City in Gujarat that now houses 13 AIFs that have relocated to India from foreign jurisdictions like Singapore, Mauritius and Dubai.
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s Financial Intelligence Unit has imposed a penalty on state-owned Indian Bank for failing to comply with the Financial Transactions Reporting Act (FTRA) No.6 of 2006 in Sri Lanka.
YES BANK, the sixth-largest private sector bank in India, in collaboration with FICCI FLO, South East Asia’s largest women’s chamber of commerce, announced the launch of YES PowherUp, a specialised MSME programme designed to empower women entrepreneurs in scaling their businesses.
Aditya Birla Capital has become the first BFSI company to offer all three core financial services lending, insurance, and mutual fund investments on the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) platform.
Mahindra Tractors, a part of Mahindra & Mahindra Limited, has partnered with Punjab National Bank (PNB) to offer channel finance solutions to Mahindra Tractors’ dealers.
Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a Tata Group subsidiary, has partnered with Canara Bank to promote rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.
Federal Bank, announced a partnership with Ecofy, India’s first green-only NBFC, backed by Eversource Capital, to offer innovative financing solutions for MSMEs investing in commercial rooftop solar installations.
Kotak Mahindra Bank has launched the Kotak BizLabs accelerator programme as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
HSBC (Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited) India and Indian Hotels Company have launched the HSBC Taj Credit Card, India’s first premium co-branded hospitality credit card.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has granted an additional three years of time to the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to achieve 10% public shareholding.
The Indian government has approved a capital infusion of Rs 500 crore into the state-owned Industrial Finance Corporation of India (IFCI) to improve its financial health.
Starting January 1, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will make three types of bank accounts non-operative as part of a move to improve the banking system’s efficiency, safety, and transparency.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a penalty of ₹5.5 lakh on four cooperative banks in Karnataka for not complying with its directions.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a total penalty of 10 lakh on 5 cooperative banks from Gujarat for non-compliance with the directions issued by the banking regulator.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a penalty of Rs 22.60 lakh on 4 cooperative banks from Madhya Pradesh (MP) and one from Mumbai, Maharashtra for non-compliance with the directions issued by the banking regulator.
DBS Bank India launched the ‘DBS Study Abroad Total Assist’ program for NRIs and HNIs, aimed at assisting with overseas education challenges.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: NATIONAL NEWS

The Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 will take place from January 17 to 22 across Delhi NCR, showcasing India’s growing prominence in the global mobility landscape.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to participate in the Christmas celebrations hosted by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) at the CBCI Centre premises in New Delhi on December 23, 2024.
The government has disbursed ₹344 crore in subsidies to electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers as part of the Prime Minister Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) scheme, which started on October 1, 2024.
The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) is set to launch two innovative mobile applications, ‘Jago Grahak Jago App’ and ‘Jagriti App,’ on National Consumers Day.
The upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA), situated near Jewar, is not only driving a surge in property values but is also set to transform the region’s economy.
The 2025 Republic Day Tableaux theme has been announced as “Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas” (Golden India: Heritage and Progress), highlighting the nation’s rich heritage and forward-looking development.
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority Switzerland-based Terminal Investment Limited Sarl (TIL) has proposed to invest an estimated Rs 20,000 crore for the development of the Vadhvan Port and the surrounding ecosystem
Lieutenant governor (LG) VK Saxena approved the enhancement of the threshold limit of annual income from ₹2.5 lakh to ₹5 lakh for EWS (economically weaker sections) and disadvantaged groups for admissions to private schools
The Central Government has eliminated the “no-detention policy” for classes 5 and 8 in schools under its control.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the central government’s plan to develop a scheme aimed at reducing transportation costs for farmers.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) has selected Andhra Pradesh as the location for its new oil refinery-cum-petrochemical complex, marking a significant step in India’s energy landscape.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed a ₹10 lakh fine on Akasa Air for failing to provide mandatory compensation to seven passengers denied boarding a Bengaluru-Pune flight on September 6, 2024.
The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has taken strict action against Deloitte Haskins & Sells and two chartered accountants for serious lapses in the audit of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) for FY2018-19 and FY2019-20.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will issue over 5.8 million property cards under the SVAMITVA Scheme during a virtual event.
In response to growing concerns over high food and beverage prices at airports, the Indian government has introduced the ‘Udaan Yatri Cafe’
Pre-engineered building solutions provider Interarch Building Products has entered the race to secure the construction contract for Tata Group’s 20 GWh lithium battery manufacturing plant in Gujarat.
The 26th edition of Shaastra, India’s largest student-run techno-entertainment festival, will take place from January 3-7, 2025, at IIT Madras.
President Droupadi Murmu presented the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar to 17 exceptional children for their outstanding achievements in various fields such as art, culture, sports, innovation, bravery, science, and social service.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), led by Arvind Kejriwal, has launched the Ambedkar Samman Yojana, aimed at supporting Dalit students pursuing higher education abroad.
IndiGo, through its CSR initiative IndiGoReach, has launched the Zero Waste Airport Project at Indore Airport in collaboration with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and AAS Foundation, Indore.
On the 162nd birth anniversary of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a heartfelt tribute to the renowned freedom fighter and educationist, recalling his significant contributions to India’s independence and the establishment of Banaras Hindu University (BHU).
The Supreme Court has emphasized that the judiciary should not intervene in matters related to banking regulations and must defer to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which holds exclusive authority in this domain.
Queen’s University Belfast and Coventry University, two prestigious UK institutions, have applied to set up international campuses at Gujarat’s GIFT City, continuing the trend of global educational expansion in India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over the 45th PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) meeting emphasizing the importance of efficient grievance resolution and timely project execution.
On Good Governance Day, Jitendra Singh introduced the ‘Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi’ initiative, which aims to empower Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) to decentralize governance effectively.
Researchers at IIT Bombay, led by Viren Menezes from the Department of Aerospace Engineering, have developed a needle-free solution for drug delivery: the shock syringe.
India achieved a major milestone in its defence sector during the fiscal year 2023-24, with significant growth in both defence exports and indigenous production.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar recently concluded a significant visit to the United States, marked by high-level meetings with US leaders and key diplomatic engagements.
The Union Ministry of Labor and Employment has set a deadline for all 36 states and Union Territories (UTs) to finalize and pre-publish the harmonized draft rules for the four major labor codes by March 31, 2025.
On December 26, 2024, the 20th anniversary of the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami was commemorated across the coastal districts of Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, and Karaikal in Tamil Nadu.
The PM CARES Fund, established in March 2020 to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, witnessed a sharp decline in contributions in the financial year 2022-23.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : INTERNATIONAL NEWS

The European Union (EU) has approved Bulgaria and Romania as full members of the Schengen zone, effective from the start of next year, ending a 13-year wait.
Moldova has officially signed the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Framework Agreement, reinforcing its commitment to promoting renewable energy.
Tanzania will be the partner country for the International Gita Mahotsav held from November 28 to December 15 in Kurukshetra.
Leaders from the G20 Troika — India, Brazil, and South Africa unveiled a landmark joint declaration focused on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and data for governance.
The Sammelana passed a resolution for the full implementation of the Kannada Language Comprehensive Development Act, 2022, which aims to promote Kannada and improve opportunities for Kannadigas in education and employment.
India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) signed the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) in March 2024, aiming to boost trade and investment.
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will visit the United States (US) from December 24-29,2024 marking the first high-level visit from India after Donald Trump won the US presidential election.
Malaysia has extended its 30-day visa exemption for Indian nationals until December 31, 2026, as part of efforts to enhance bilateral ties and boost tourism.
Two red pandas from Rotterdam Zoo, Netherlands, are being brought to Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (PNZP) in Darjeeling for conservation breeding purposes.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : STATE NEWS

Arvind Kejriwal, the national convener of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), announced the Sanjeevani Yojana for senior citizens (60+ years) in Delhi.
The Haryana government is undertaking a major administrative restructuring, with plans to create four new districts after municipal elections.
The first-ever Ganges river dolphin (Platanista gangetica) was tagged in Assam, marking a major milestone for Project Dolphin.
Masali, a village in Banaskantha district, Gujarat, has become the first “border solar village” in India.
Papier mâché is a renowned traditional art form in Kashmir, introduced during the 15th century under the reign of Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin (Budshah).
Madhya Pradesh (MP) has earned a spot on the Wall Street Journal’s list of “Must-Visit Global Destinations for 2025” for its cultural heritage, wildlife, and natural landscapes.
Gujarat has installed over 19 lakh smart meters, which is about 1% of the 1.64 crore smart meters sanctioned for the state.
Over 40 lakh ghost beneficiaries have been detected in Odisha during the ongoing e-KYC verification for the Public Distribution System (PDS).
Tamil Nadu has registered over 10,000 startups with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has reinstated the Protected Area Permit (PAP) in Manipur, Nagaland, and Mizoram due to security concerns arising from the influx of individuals from neighboring countries.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: MOUS AND AGREEMENT

India and Japan have formed a strategic alliance to address the increasing challenge of space debris, leveraging advanced technologies and expanding their collaboration in the space sector.
The Ministry of Culture, in partnership with France Museums Développement (FMD), has initiated an ambitious project to develop the Yuga Yugeen Bharat National Museum, envisioned as a global cultural landmark.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: BUSINESS NEWS

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has recommended significant reforms to India’s Priority Sector Lending (PSL)
The 55th GST Council meeting, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, resulted in several important decisions regarding tax rates and clarifications on various goods and services.
Lohia Auto announced the launch of EV brand ‘Youdha’ as part of its Rs 20-crore expansion plans and it looks to manufacture and sell 3 lakh electric vehicles under the brand by 2027.
Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd’s stock price saw a significant rise of 3.96%, reaching ₹1,216.45 on the BSE following its strategic partnership announcement with Nayara Energy, India’s largest private fuel retailer.
Greaves Electric Mobility, the electric vehicle (EV) arm of Greaves Cotton, has filed a draft prospectus with SEBI for an initial public offering (IPO) to raise ₹1,000 crore.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has unveiled its first advanced residential flagship programme, “Empowering Trusted Advisors — Unlocking the Potential of Family Enterprises,” at its Hyderabad Centre of Excellence (CoE).
Steelbird Hi-tech India Ltd, a leading manufacturer of branded helmets, is set to build a new manufacturing facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, with a total investment of nearly ₹250 crore.
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) has committed an investment of ₹61,000 crore to establish a naphtha cracker project in Paradip, Odisha.
India has achieved a significant milestone, ranking as the sixth largest exporter of solar photovoltaic (PV) products globally, with its share in the global solar PV export market increasing from 0.4% in 2013 to 2.51% in 2023.
Ola Electric, India’s leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has achieved a remarkable milestone by expanding its retail and service network to 4,000 stores
Wealth management startup Dezerv, catering primarily to affluent first-generation wealth creators such as founders and C-suite executives, has outlined its strategic priorities for 2025, with a strong focus on risk management amidst global market uncertainties.
India’s finished steel trade deficit reached ₹26,468 crore during April–November FY25, the highest in the past five years, as per a Steel Ministry report.
China has approved the construction of the world’s largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Zangbo River (Brahmaputra) in Tibet, near the Indian border. With an estimated cost of $137 billion, this ambitious project is poised to surpass the Three Gorges Dam in scale.
India’s tech startups secured $11.3 billion in funding in 2024, marking a recovery from the two-year ‘funding winter.’
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) has moved forward with its plans to set up a greenfield integrated refining and petrochemical complex in Andhra Pradesh, located on India’s southeastern coast.
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) and the Union Ministry of Labour have introduced several initiatives to enhance social security, streamline services, and modernize labour laws.
Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), a leader in India’s renewable energy sector, has announced the establishment of a new wholly owned subsidiary, Adani Green Energy Sixty Eight Limited (AGE68L), to further its clean energy initiatives.
According to Deloitte India, the Indian economy is expected to grow at 6.5-6.8% in FY2025, driven by strong domestic consumption, infrastructure development, and digitisation.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: AWARDS AND HONOURS

Indian educationist Arun Kapur has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to education in India, Bhutan, and Oman.
Caitlin Sandra Neil, a 19-year-old Indian-American born in Chennai, India, has been crowned Miss India USA 2024 at the annual pageant held in New Jersey.
Kuwait has awarded its highest accolade, the Order of Mubarak Al-Kabeer, to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his leadership and dedication to strengthening relations between India and Kuwait.
Santosh Ajmera, an Indian Information Service (IIS) officer of the 2008 batch, has won an international award for effectively engaging citizens during the country’s general elections.
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar received the Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi National Eminence Award for Public Leadership from the South Indian Education Society (SIES) for his exceptional contributions to India’s foreign policy and global leadership.
Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), the corporate entity of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP), has been awarded the Gold Award at the Andhra Pradesh State Energy Conservation Award 2024.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Francois Bayrou as the new Prime Minister of France following a no-confidence vote against the previous government.
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been elected as Namibia’s first female president, securing 57% of the vote in the November 27, 2024 election.
Masato Kanda has been elected as the 11th President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Actor Pankaj Tripathi has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Madhya Pradesh Tourism.
Former football player Mikheil Kavelashvili became the President of Georgia.
Former Supreme Court judge Justice Madan B. Lokur was appointed as the Chairperson of the United Nations Internal Justice Council.
Sriram Krishnan, an Indian-American venture capitalist, was appointed by US President-elect Donald Trump as the Senior White House Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Former Supreme Court judge V. Ramasubramanian has been appointed as the new chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).
In a leadership reshuffle, President Droupadi Murmu appointed two new governors and reassigned three others across five states.
Justice G.S. Sandhawalia was appointed as the Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court on December 23, 2024.
Justice Narender G. was appointed as the Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court.
A committee led by former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief Radhakrishnan has recommended reforms to improve the transparency and efficiency of national entrance tests like National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), Central Universities Entrance Test (CUET), and University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET).
Amitava Chatterjee has been appointed as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Bank for a period of three years, effective from December 30, 2024.
Arunish Chawla, a 1992-batch IAS officer from the Bihar cadre, has been appointed as the new Revenue Secretary, succeeding Sanjay Malhotra.
UltraTech Cement has completed the acquisition of 32.72% stake in India Cements for ₹7,000 crore, increasing its total shareholding in the company to 55.49%.
The Union government has appointed Sandip Kumar Mishra as the new director of the National Testing Agency (NTA).

CURRENT AFFAIRS : ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved UltraTech Cement Ltd’s (UltraTech) proposed acquisition of The India Cements Limited (India Cements).
Honda Motor Company, Nissan Motor, and Mitsubishi Motors announced plans to merge and co-develop future products, aiming to form a holding company that could potentially become the third-largest auto group globally.
Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia India & Southeast Asia) sold a 1.5% stake in MobiKwik for ₹82 crore through an open market transaction.
RBL Bank has sold its entire 8.16% stake in DAM Capital Advisors through an Offer for Sale (OFS) during the investment bank’s Initial Public Offering (IPO).

CURRENT AFFAIRS: RANKING AND INDEX

India has achieved a significant milestone in the 2024 Network Readiness Index (NRI) by jumping 11 places from 60th in 2023 to 49th in 2024, with an improved score of 63.
Forbes has revealed its 2024 ranking of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women, celebrating influential figures from business, entertainment, politics, philanthropy, and policymaking.
India has achieved a significant milestone in the 2024 Network Readiness Index (NRI), advancing 11 places from 60th in 2023 to 49th.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : DEFENCE NEWS

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) for the procurement of 155 mm/52 calibre K9 VAJRA-T Self-Propelled Tracked Artillery Guns for the Indian Army.
The Indian defense sector’s push for self-reliance continues, with a focus on reducing dependence on imports, especially in light of global conflicts such as the Russia-Ukraine war.
Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh launched the Rashtraparv Website and Mobile App on December 25, 2024, which coincided with Good Governance Day.
The bilateral naval exercise between India and Sri Lanka is named SLINEX 24 (Sri Lanka – India Exercise 2024).
The 18th edition of Exercise SURYA KIRAN involves the participation of Indian and Nepalese Army contingents.
INS Tushil arrived at Casablanca, Morocco on 27th December 2024 as part of strengthening bilateral relations and naval cooperation between India and Morocco.
The Indian Navy received two warships: the destroyer Yard 12707 (Surat) and the frigate Yard 12651 (Nilgiri), marking a significant step towards self-reliance (Aatmanirbharta) in defense.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Chinese astronauts Cai Xuzhe and Song Lingdong set a new world record for the longest single spacewalk on December 20, 2024.
Nafithromycin is India’s first indigenous Macrolide antibiotic, developed by Wockhardt with support from the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC).
China’s first atmospheric monitoring station in Antarctica, the Zhongshan National Atmospheric Background Station, began operations.
Of the total 24 PS4-Orbital Experiment Module (POEM-4) payloads which will be flown onboard the PSLV-C60 SpaDeX mission, 4 have been developed by Karnataka-based academia and start-ups.
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the European Space Agency (ESA) have signed an agreement to collaborate on astronaut training, mission implementation, and research experiments.
India is expected to achieve its first orbital launch in 2025.
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted the sea-level hot test of its CE20 cryogenic engine.
IoTechWorld Avigation, one of India’s largest drone manufacturers, has developed a process to directly spray and sow seeds for crops like paddy, chilli, and vegetables, making farming more efficient.
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) began assembling the Human Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM3) for the Gaganyaan mission’s maiden uncrewed flight on December 18, 2024 at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
TARANG is a 64-bit machine, capable of supporting multi-tasking, multi-programming, multi-user and time-sharing environments and a balanced design to have 99.5% uptime with adequate redundancies and to avoid single point of failure so as to meet the operational requirements.
The European Union (EU) announced that it has signed the contract for the Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite (IRIS²), a multi-orbital constellation of 290 satellites.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is preparing to launch its PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-4 (POEM-4) mission, which includes experiments on living biological materials in space.
Space startups from Japan and India have partnered to study the use of laser-equipped satellites to remove space debris.
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) collaborated with the National Quantum Mission (NQM) under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) to launch the first Undergraduate (UG) Minor Programme in Quantum Technologies in India.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: SPORTS NEWS

India is set to host the 2025 Para Athletics World Championships for the first time, marking a historic milestone in its sporting journey.
India secured a commanding 41-run victory against Bangladesh to claim the inaugural Women’s U-19 Asia Cup title at the Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur.
Manu Bhaker, India’s ace shooter and the first woman to win multiple Olympic medals in a single edition, wasn’t nominated for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, the country’s highest sporting honor.
The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has imposed a two-year suspension on Russian tennis player Daniil Savelev for violating doping regulations.
The 9th edition of the ICC Champions Trophy will occur from 19 February to 9 March 2025 in Pakistan.
The Harish Sharma 3×3 Basketball Championship 2024 will occur on December 28 and 29 at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall, Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, New Delhi.
Andy Pycroft, former Zimbabwe captain, achieved a remarkable milestone by officiating his 100th men’s Test match as a referee during the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia.
Vijayveer Sidhu, a 22-year-old shooter who finished ninth at the Paris Olympics, emerged victorious in the rapid-fire pistol event of the 67th National Shooting Championship at the Karni Singh Range, Tughlakabad.
The Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) has officially announced Bollywood superstar Salman Khan as the brand ambassador for the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup, scheduled to take place in New Delhi from January 13 to 19, 2025.
India’s bowling coach, Aavishkar Salvi, hailed Deepti Sharma as a “modern-day legend” of the final women’s ODI.
Sachin Tendulkar, the legendary Indian cricketer, was honored with an Honorary Cricket Membership by the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC), recognizing his immense contribution to the game of cricket.
The 22-year-old spinner Shreyanka Patil has earned a nomination for the prestigious ICC Women’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year Award, reflecting her stellar performances throughout the year in international cricket.
Indian chess legend Koneru Humpy achieved another monumental feat by winning her second Women’s World Rapid Chess Championship title in New York at the age of 37.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : OBITUARIES

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Union Minister SM Krishna passed away at the age of 92.
Economic historian Amiya Kumar Bagchi passed away.
Rohan Mirchandani, co-founder of Epigamia, passed away on December 21 at the age of 42 due to a cardiac arrest.
Shyam Benegal, the renowned Indian filmmaker, passed away at the age of 90 in Mumbai.
T. Vasudevan Nair, one of India’s greatest writers of all time, died in Kozhikode at the age of 91.
Osamu Suzuki, the long-serving leader of Suzuki Motor Corporation, passed away on December 25, 2024, at the age of 94.
Hafiz Abdul Rahman Makki, deputy chief of Pakistan-based terrorist group Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD), died due to a heart attack in Lahore.
India’s former prime minister Manmohan Singh, who steered the country through sweeping reforms and paved the way for its emergence as a global economic powerhouse, passed away at the age of 92 in New Delhi.
Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) supremo and former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala passed away in Gurugram.
Warren Upton, the oldest known survivor of the Pearl Harbor attack, passed away on December 25, 2024, at the age of 105 in Los Gatos, California, following pneumonia.

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