Current Affairs — 09 December 2024
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Mon, 09 Dec 2024
PM launches LIC's Bima Sakhi Yojana in Panipat
On 9 December 2024, in Panipat, Haryana, PM Narendra Modi launched LIC's Bima Sakhi Yojana for women and laid the foundation stone of the main campus of Maharana Pratap Horticultural University, Karnal.
INS Tushil (F 70) commissioned at Kaliningrad, Russia
On 9 December 2024, at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia, the multi-role stealth guided-missile frigate INS Tushil (F 70) was commissioned into the Indian Navy in the presence of Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh.
First validation flight lands at Noida International Airport, Jewar
On 9 December 2024, at Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, the first validation flight, operated by IndiGo, landed at Noida International Airport in the presence of Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu.
Material cost under PM POSHAN raised by 13.70% from 1 December 2024
On 9 December 2024, in India, the Ministry of Education announced a 13.70% increase in the 'material cost' under the PM POSHAN scheme, effective from 1 December 2024.
PM inaugurates Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024 in Jaipur
On 9 December 2024, at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre, Jaipur, Rajasthan, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024 and the Rajasthan Global Business Expo.
Ayushman Vay Vandana Card enrolment crosses 25 lakh
On 9 December 2024, in India, the Health Ministry said enrolment for the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card had reached 25 lakh in less than two months of its launch on 29 October 2024.
Tripura's fermented bamboo shoot 'Melye-amiley' shows anti-obesity effect
On 9 December 2024, in India, DST reported a study by IASST finding that 'Melye-amiley', a traditional fermented bamboo shoot of Tripura, has anti-obesity effects.
Rajya Sabha marks anniversary of the Constituent Assembly's first sitting
On 9 December 2024, in New Delhi, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar marked the anniversary of the first sitting of the Constituent Assembly of India, held on 9 December 1946.
Indian Coast Guard holds second bilateral meeting with Philippine Coast Guard
On 9 December 2024, at ICG Headquarters, New Delhi, the Indian Coast Guard held its second bilateral meeting with the Philippine Coast Guard under their MoU-based cooperation framework.
DPIIT signs MoU with Flipkart to invest in and mentor startups
On 9 December 2024, in India, DPIIT announced an MoU with Flipkart to support tech startups, building on Flipkart's Leap Ventures initiative and its USD 100 million fund.
Jitendra Singh launches 'Amrit Gyaan Kosh' portal for governance training
On 9 December 2024, in India, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launched the 'Amrit Gyaan Kosh' portal to strengthen governance training.
NCGG begins 6th capacity building programme for Sri Lankan civil servants in Mussoorie
On 9 December 2024, at Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, the National Centre for Good Governance began its 6th Capacity Building Program for 40 mid-career civil servants of Sri Lanka.