Current Affairs — 06 December 2024
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Fri, 06 Dec 2024
RBI keeps repo rate at 6.50%, cuts CRR to 4%
On 6 December 2024, in India, the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.50%, and the RBI cut the cash reserve ratio by 50 basis points to 4.0% in two tranches.
PM inaugurates Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav at Bharat Mandapam
On 6 December 2024, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav celebrating the Northeast and unveiled a commemorative postage stamp.
Nation pays homage to Dr B R Ambedkar on 69th Mahaparinirvan Diwas
On 6 December 2024, at Prerna Sthal in the Parliament House complex, New Delhi, the Vice-President, PM and other dignitaries paid floral tributes to Dr B R Ambedkar on his 69th Mahaparinirvan Diwas.
Cabinet approves Rithala-Narela-Kundli corridor of Delhi Metro Phase-IV
On 6 December 2024, in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved the 26.463 km Rithala-Narela-Nathupur (Kundli) corridor of Delhi Metro Phase-IV at a cost of Rs 6,230 crore.
Cabinet approves 28 new Navodaya Vidyalayas
On 6 December 2024, in New Delhi, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved 28 new Navodaya Vidyalayas in uncovered districts at an estimated cost of Rs 2,359.82 crore.
Dharmendra Pradhan launches PMeVIDYA DTH Channel 31 for Indian Sign Language
On 6 December 2024, in New Delhi, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched PMeVIDYA DTH 24x7 Channel No. 31 for Indian Sign Language.
Cabinet approves 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas
On 6 December 2024, in New Delhi, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas and the expansion of KV Shivamogga, Karnataka, at an estimated Rs 5,872.08 crore.
MHA releases Rs 944.80 crore SDRF share to Tamil Nadu for Cyclone Fengal
On 6 December 2024, in India, the Ministry of Home Affairs approved release of Rs 944.80 crore to Tamil Nadu as the central share of the SDRF to help people affected by Cyclone 'Fengal'.
Cabinet approves GSI-CNR-IRPI (Italy) MoU on landslide forecasting
On 6 December 2024, in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved an MoU between the Geological Survey of India and Italy's CNR-IRPI for collaboration in landslide forecasting and early warning.
India-Australia CECA stocktake visit concludes in New Delhi
On 6 December 2024, in New Delhi, the three-day stocktake visit for the India-Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA), held from 4 to 6 December, concluded.
Farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' foot march stopped at Shambhu border
On 6 December 2024, at the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana, Haryana Police used tear gas to stop a group of 101 farmers who had begun a foot march to Delhi, and the march was suspended for the day.
Western Air Command Commanders' Conference 2024 begins in New Delhi
On 6 December 2024, in New Delhi, the two-day Commanders' Conference of the IAF's Western Air Command began, with Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A P Singh as chief guest.
Om Birla addresses 11th National Abilympics in Gurugram
On 6 December 2024, in Gurugram, Haryana, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla addressed the 11th National Conference on Disability and the 11th National Abilympics and presented the Braille version of the Constitution to Divyangjan.