OPSC OCS Current Affairs — All time
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Tue, 10 Dec 2024
India wins 55 medals, its best ever, at the 10th Asia Pacific Deaf Games
On 10 December 2024, PM Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian contingent for winning 55 medals, India's best-ever performance, at the 10th Asia Pacific Deaf Games 2024 held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
CCI approves ADNOC's acquisition of Covestro AG
On 10 December 2024, in India, the Competition Commission of India announced its approval of the acquisition of Covestro AG by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC).
DARPG holds first preparatory meeting for 'Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore' 2024
On 10 December 2024, in India, DARPG held the first preparatory meeting with state AR Secretaries and all District Collectors for 'Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore', the nationwide grievance redressal campaign to be held from 19 to 24 December 2024.
Mon, 09 Dec 2024
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sun, 08 Dec 2024
Syrian rebels take Damascus; Bashar al-Assad flees to Russia
On 8 December 2024, in Damascus, Syria, rebel forces seized the capital and President Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia, ending more than five decades of Assad family rule.
Australia beat India by 10 wickets in Adelaide pink-ball Test
On 8 December 2024, in Adelaide, Australia, the hosts beat India by 10 wickets on day three of the second Test to level the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series 1-1.
Ghana's Vice-President Bawumia concedes; John Mahama wins presidency
On 8 December 2024, in Accra, Ghana, Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia conceded defeat in the 7 December presidential election to former President John Dramani Mahama.
Norris wins Abu Dhabi GP as McLaren take first constructors' title since 1998
On 8 December 2024, in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Lando Norris won the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, securing McLaren's first Formula One constructors' championship since 1998.
SAARC observes its 40th Charter Day
On 8 December 2024, in Kathmandu, Nepal, the SAARC Secretariat marked SAARC's 40th Charter Day, commemorating the adoption of the SAARC Charter at the first summit in Dhaka on 8 December 1985.
Sat, 07 Dec 2024
Pope Francis creates India's George Jacob Koovakad a Cardinal
On 7 December 2024, in St Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Pope Francis created 21 new Cardinals at an Ordinary Public Consistory, among them India-born George Jacob Koovakad.
President lays foundation stones for rail lines and Dandbose Airport at Rairangpur
On 7 December 2024, at Rairangpur, Odisha, President Droupadi Murmu laid foundation stones for three rail lines, Dandbose Airport, a Tribal Research and Development Centre and a new sub-divisional hospital building.
Armed Forces Flag Day observed; PM and Raksha Mantri urge contributions
On 7 December 2024, in India, Armed Forces Flag Day was observed, with PM Narendra Modi and Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh urging people to contribute to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund.
NMDFC and DICCI sign MoU to promote entrepreneurship
On 7 December 2024, in India, the National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation and the Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry signed an MoU to promote entrepreneurship among marginalised communities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thu, 05 Dec 2024
President inaugurates new Judicial Court Complex at Bhubaneswar
On 5 December 2024, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the new Judicial Court Complex and said delayed justice is equivalent to not getting justice.
MEA and Department of Posts renew Post Office Passport Seva Kendra MoU
On 5 December 2024, in India, the Ministry of External Affairs and the Department of Posts renewed their MoU on Post Office Passport Seva Kendras for five years.
Wed, 04 Dec 2024
Navy Day 2024: President witnesses Operational Demonstration at Puri
On 4 December 2024, at Puri, Odisha, President Droupadi Murmu attended Navy Day celebrations and witnessed the Indian Navy's Operational Demonstration on the Blue Flag Beach.
French government falls in no-confidence vote against PM Michel Barnier
On 4 December 2024, in France, the National Assembly passed a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Michel Barnier, bringing down his government about three months after he was appointed.
India retain Men's Junior Asia Cup hockey title, beating Pakistan 5-3
On 4 December 2024, in Muscat, Oman, India beat Pakistan 5-3 in the final of the Men's Junior Asia Cup to retain the title.
President attends 75th anniversary of Gopabandhu Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Puri
On 4 December 2024, in Puri, Odisha, President Droupadi Murmu graced the 75th anniversary celebration of Gopabandhu Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya.
Tue, 03 Dec 2024
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.
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.
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.