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Current Affairs - December, 2023

Nina Singh Becomes First Woman Chief of Industrial Security Force

Senior Indian Police Service officer Nina Singh took charge as Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) recently. She became the first woman to head the...

December 30, 2023

The Kenya Poverty and Equity Assessment 2023 Report

While Kenya has achieved substantial poverty reduction over 2005-2019, progress remains geographically uneven, leaving many behind, according to a new World Bank report. It prescribed policy pathways for...

December 30, 2023

Indian Navy Adopts New Rank Insignia Inspired by Shivaji

Aligning with the PM’s call to shed vestiges of colonialism, the Indian Navy has unveiled redesigned shoulder insignia for top Admirals incorporating elements from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s royal...

December 30, 2023

Uttar Pradesh Tops in Usage of Criminal Justice Data Platform

Uttar Pradesh has ranked first for the third straight year in recording the highest usage of India’s Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS). The digital platform enables seamless data...

December 30, 2023

China Launches Massive Ship to Drill Into Earth’s Mantle

China has built an enormous ocean drilling vessel called the Mengxiang to achieve humanity’s first-ever excavation into the Earth’s upper mantle. The ambitious mission could uncover clues about...

December 30, 2023

Marine Energy Conversion Systems Sectional Committee

India’s national standards body, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), has established a dedicated committee to create quality norms for marine energy conversion systems. This marks a significant...

December 30, 2023

Indian Scientists Develop Eco-Friendly Solar Cell Material

Indian researchers have created a novel solar harvesting material that substitutes toxic lead with greener magnesium. This marks an important breakthrough for affordable and sustainable photovoltaics. The Promise...

December 30, 2023

Guyana and Venezuela Defuse Long-Standing Land Dispute

On December 15th, Guyana and Venezuela agreed to resolve their centuries-old border conflict over the Essequibo region peacefully, easing fears of potential military escalation. The Origins of the...

December 29, 2023

The Murky Laws Around Charging for Carry Bags in India

The recent Rs 9,000 penalty on clothing brand Lifestyle for charging a customer for a paper bag highlights India’s ambiguous rules on carry bag fees. Despite some court...

December 29, 2023

Government Adds 34 Lakh Farmers Back to PM-KISAN Scheme

The Indian government has re-enrolled 34 lakh farmers under its PM-KISAN program after numbers dropped over 20% from peak levels in 2022. This comes amidst a nationwide yatra...

December 29, 2023

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