Page-17 of Current Affairs - December, 2023

India Nears Kala Azar Elimination Target in 2023

December 11, 2023

India is on track to achieve the elimination target for visceral leishmaniasis, commonly known as kala azar, this year. With no block in the country reporting more than one case per 10,000 people, India is making significant progress towards the ..

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Indigenous Swimmer Delivery Vehicles

December 11, 2023

The Indian Navy is set to acquire indigenously-made swimmer delivery vehicles, often referred to as underwater chariots or midget submarines, as part of a strategy to enhance the capabilities of its Marine Commandos (MARCOS) for special undersea operations. The Navy ..

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Parliamentary Panel’s Recommendation Concerning Puja at Protected Monuments

December 11, 2023

A parliamentary panel has proposed that the government explore the possibility of allowing puja and worship at Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) protected monuments with religious significance. This recommendation comes as part of the report on ‘Issues relating to Untraceable ..

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Additional Funds for 2024 Lok Sabha Elections

December 11, 2023

With just months left for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the government is seeking Parliament’s approval for an additional Rs 3,147.92 crore expenditure, bringing the total proposed spending on the polls to over Rs 5,000 crore. Finance Minister’s Proposal Finance ..

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Global Renewables And Energy Efficiency Pledge

December 11, 2023

On December 2, a significant development took place at the ongoing COP28 climate summit, with 118 countries signing a renewable energy pledge. The goal is ambitious — to triple the world’s green energy capacity to 11,000 GW by 2030. This ..

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Who is Jammu and Kashmir Resident?

December 11, 2023

In the ongoing national debate surrounding Jammu and Kashmir, the definition of “people” and their rights has taken center stage. The discussions in Parliament and the Supreme Court, as well as among ordinary citizens, have highlighted the importance of understanding ..

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World’s Deepest Underground Physics Laboratory

December 9, 2023

China has launched the world’s deepest and largest underground physics laboratory, the Deep Underground and Ultra-low Radiation Background Facility for Frontier Physics Experiments (DURF), located beneath Jinping Mountain in Sichuan Province. The laboratory, operational after three years of extensive upgrades, ..

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High-Speed Rail Linking Las Vegas and Los Angeles

December 9, 2023

President Joe Biden announced a groundbreaking $3 billion investment in a high-speed rail project connecting Las Vegas and Los Angeles during an event at the Las Vegas Carpenters International Training Center on December 8. This initiative marks the first high-speed ..

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Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2024

December 9, 2023

India has secured the seventh position in climate performance during 2022, making significant progress over the previous year when it held the eighth spot. This positive trajectory places India effectively fourth, considering the absence of countries in the first three ..

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10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024

December 9, 2023

As Gujarat prepares for the 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) in January 2024, themed as ‘Gateway to the Future,’ significant partnerships with 16 countries and 14 organizations have been confirmed. These collaborations aim to contribute to the success of ..

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