Current Affairs — 03 December 2024
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Tue, 03 Dec 2024
President presents National Awards for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities 2024
On 3 December 2024, in New Delhi, on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Awards for Empowering Persons with Disabilities on 33 individuals and institutions.
PM dedicates successful implementation of three new criminal laws to the nation
On 3 December 2024, in Chandigarh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation the successful implementation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam.
16 initiatives for Divyangjan launched on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
On 3 December 2024, in New Delhi, Social Justice Minister Dr Virendra Kumar launched 16 initiatives of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.
DAC approves five capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 21,772 crore
On 3 December 2024, in New Delhi, the Defence Acquisition Council chaired by Rajnath Singh accorded Acceptance of Necessity for five capital acquisition proposals worth over Rs 21,772 crore.
India delivers formal statement at UNCCD CoP16 in Riyadh
On 3 December 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav delivered India's formal statement at CoP16 of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification.
Delhi High Court Chief Justice Manmohan appointed Supreme Court judge
On 3 December 2024, in India, the President appointed Justice Manmohan, Chief Justice of the High Court of Delhi, as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India.
South Korea's President Yoon declares martial law, lifts it hours later
On 3 December 2024, in South Korea, President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in a late-night TV address and lifted it hours later after the National Assembly voted against it.
Vice-President attends ICAR-CIRCOT Centenary Foundation Day in Mumbai
On 3 December 2024, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar spoke at the Centenary Foundation Day of ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology.
Tributes to Dr Rajendra Prasad on his birth anniversary
On 3 December 2024, in New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid floral tributes to India's first President, Dr Rajendra Prasad, on his birth anniversary.
President unveils statue of Pandit Raghunath Murmu in Bhubaneswar
On 3 December 2024, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, President Droupadi Murmu unveiled a statue of Santali writer and educator Pandit Raghunath Murmu at the start of her five-day Odisha visit.
Rajya Sabha passes amendments to the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948
On 3 December 2024, in New Delhi, the Rajya Sabha passed amendments to the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948, which the Prime Minister said would boost energy security.