Current Affairs — 13 December 2024
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Fri, 13 Dec 2024
District-level Climate Risk Assessment maps flood and drought risk in 698 districts
A report mapping flood and drought risks across 698 Indian districts using the IPCC framework, prepared by IIT Mandi, IIT Guwahati and CSTEP Bengaluru with DST support, was released at IIT Delhi on 13 December 2024.
PM launches ₹5,500 crore projects in Prayagraj for Mahakumbh 2025, unveils Kumbh Sah'AI'yak chatbot
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and launched development projects worth around ₹5,500 crore in Prayagraj on 13 December 2024 and launched the Kumbh Sah'AI'yak chatbot for Mahakumbh 2025.
Kolkata airport marks 100 years; centenary logo unveiled
Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu unveiled the centenary celebrations logo of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata, which completes 100 years of service, on 13 December 2024.
RSSDI study finds daily yoga cuts diabetes risk by about 40%
Union Minister Jitendra Singh released the RSSDI's Indian Prevention of Diabetes Study on 13 December 2024, which found that a 40-minute daily yoga routine can cut the risk of developing diabetes by about 40%.
NHAI introduces 'Rajmarg Saathi' route patrolling vehicles
NHAI announced on 13 December 2024 upgraded route patrolling vehicles named 'Rajmarg Saathi', with closed cabinets and AI-enabled dashboard cameras, to strengthen highway patrolling.
CCPA issues notices to 17 direct selling entities for rule violations
The Central Consumer Protection Authority issued notices to 17 direct selling entities for violating the Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021, it announced on 13 December 2024.
STRIVE project raised women's share in ITI training to 20%
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship said on 13 December 2024 that its World Bank-supported STRIVE project raised female participation in vocational training from 12% to 20% over its seven-year run.
Team Russia wins 13th Admiral's Cup sailing regatta at Ezhimala
Team Russia won the 13th edition of the Admiral's Cup sailing regatta, which concluded at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, on 13 December 2024.
CCI issues cease and desist order against Table Tennis Federation of India
The Competition Commission of India passed a cease and desist order on 12 December 2024 (announced on 13 December 2024) against the Table Tennis Federation of India and three affiliates for abuse of dominance, but imposed no monetary penalty.