Defence Current Affairs — All time
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Tue, 17 Dec 2024
Bills for 'One Nation, One Election' introduced in Lok Sabha
The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 were introduced in the Lok Sabha on 17 December 2024.
Kisan Kavach, India's first anti-pesticide bodysuit for farmers, launched
Union Minister Jitendra Singh unveiled Kisan Kavach, a first-of-its-kind anti-pesticide bodysuit for farmers, on 17 December 2024.
CBIC launches four citizen-centric initiatives including revised Citizen's Charter and CBIC Archives
CBIC Chairman Sanjay Kumar Agarwal launched four initiatives to improve taxpayer services on 17 December 2024.
C-DOT signs TTDF agreement with Silizium Circuits for LEO satellite components and GNSS RF front-end chip
C-DOT signed an agreement with Silizium Circuits Pvt Ltd, a startup under IIT Hyderabad's fabless chip design incubator, for LEO satellite components and a GNSS RF front-end ASIC, as announced on 17 December 2024.
Mon, 16 Dec 2024
Credit Guarantee Scheme for e-NWR based Pledge Financing (CGS-NPF) launched
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the Credit Guarantee Scheme for e-NWR based Pledge Financing (CGS-NPF) with a ₹1,000 crore corpus on 16 December 2024.
India–Sri Lanka Joint Statement during President Disanayaka's State Visit
India and Sri Lanka issued a joint statement on 16 December 2024 after PM Narendra Modi met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayaka in New Delhi.
Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain passes away at 73
Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain died at a hospital in San Francisco from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis at the age of 73, his family said; PM Narendra Modi condoled his death on 16 December 2024.
Vijay Diwas 2024: Nation pays homage to heroes of the 1971 war
President Droupadi Murmu led the nation in paying homage to the soldiers of the 1971 war on Vijay Diwas, 16 December 2024.
WPI inflation eases to 1.89% in November 2024
India's annual WPI-based inflation was 1.89% (provisional) for November 2024, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on 16 December 2024.
India's total exports for April–November 2024 estimated at USD 536.25 billion
India's total exports (merchandise and services) for April–November 2024 were estimated at USD 536.25 billion, up 7.61%, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on 16 December 2024.
Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya and Indian Navy sign MoU on logistics education and research
Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara signed an MoU with the Indian Navy in New Delhi on 16 December 2024 for logistics-related education, research and training.
Sun, 15 Dec 2024
India defend Women's Junior Asia Cup hockey title, beat China in final
India beat China 3-2 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in the Women's Junior Asia Cup 2024 final at Muscat on 15 December 2024.
PM addresses fourth National Conference of Chief Secretaries
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the fourth National Conference of Chief Secretaries in Delhi on 15 December 2024.
Sat, 14 Dec 2024
RBI raises collateral-free agricultural loan limit to ₹2 lakh
The Reserve Bank of India raised the limit for collateral-free agricultural loans, including loans for allied activities, from ₹1.6 lakh to ₹2 lakh per borrower, effective 1 January 2025.
National Energy Conservation Day 2024 observed; NEC Awards presented
National Energy Conservation Day was observed on 14 December 2024, with Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar felicitating National Painting Competition winners and the National Energy Conservation Awards presented at Vigyan Bhawan.
PM Modi presents 11 resolutions in Lok Sabha's special discussion on 75 years of the Constitution
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Lok Sabha on 14 December 2024 during the special discussion on the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution and presented 11 resolutions for India's future.
Nation marks Raj Kapoor's 100th birth anniversary; PM calls him the 'eternal showman'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor on his 100th birth anniversary on 14 December 2024, calling him a cultural ambassador who took Indian cinema to the global stage.
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.
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.
Thu, 12 Dec 2024
India releases Green Steel Taxonomy, first country to do so
Steel Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy released India's Green Steel Taxonomy at Vigyan Bhavan on 12 December 2024, making India the first nation to define green steel.
India's gross FDI inflows cross $1 trillion since April 2000
India's gross foreign direct investment inflows have reached $1 trillion since April 2000, the Commerce Ministry said on 12 December 2024, with H1 FY2024-25 inflows up nearly 26% to $42.1 billion.
Indian Light Tank fires accurately at over 4,200 m altitude
DRDO's Indian Light Tank fired a number of rounds accurately at an altitude of more than 4,200 m during high-altitude trials, the Defence Ministry said on 12 December 2024.
Coal Ministry issues awards under ₹8,500 crore coal gasification scheme
The Ministry of Coal issued Letters of Award to selected applicants under Categories I and III of the ₹8,500 crore Coal Gasification Incentive Scheme on 12 December 2024.
Nepali Army chief conferred Honorary Rank of General of the Indian Army
President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Honorary Rank of General of the Indian Army on Nepali Army chief General Ashok Raj Sigdel at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 12 December 2024.
WADA approves NDTL New Delhi as Athlete Passport Management Unit
The World Anti-Doping Agency approved the National Dope Testing Laboratory, New Delhi, as an Athlete Passport Management Unit on 6 December 2024; the Sports Ministry announced the approval on 12 December 2024.
Industrial output grows 3.5% in October 2024
India's Index of Industrial Production grew 3.5% in October 2024, up from 3.1% in September, according to quick estimates released on 12 December 2024.
Retail inflation eases to 5.48% in November 2024
All-India CPI inflation eased to 5.48% in November 2024 from 6.21% in October, with food inflation at 9.04%, according to data released on 12 December 2024.