Teaching Current Affairs — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Sat, 07 Dec 2024
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.
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.
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.
Thu, 05 Dec 2024
Devendra Fadnavis sworn in as Maharashtra Chief Minister
On 5 December 2024, at Azad Maidan in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis took oath as Chief Minister, with Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar as Deputy Chief Ministers.
PSLV-C59 places ESA's Proba-3 satellites in orbit
On 5 December 2024, from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, PSLV-C59 carried the European Space Agency's Proba-3 spacecraft into a highly elliptical orbit in a dedicated commercial mission of NSIL.
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.
11th round of commercial coal mine auctions launched with 27 blocks
On 5 December 2024, in New Delhi, Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy launched the 11th round of commercial coal mine auctions with 27 coal blocks on offer.
India and ADB sign $50 million loan for Meghalaya water-harvesting project
On 5 December 2024, in India, the Government of India and the Asian Development Bank signed a $50 million loan for a climate-adaptive community-based water-harvesting project in Meghalaya.
PM Modi receives the King and Queen of Bhutan in New Delhi
On 5 December 2024, in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck of Bhutan.
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.
NITI Aayog launches 'Trade Watch Quarterly'
On 4 December 2024, in New Delhi, NITI Aayog Vice Chairperson Suman Bery released 'Trade Watch Quarterly', a new publication analysing India's trade statistics.
DRI marks 67th Foundation Day; Smuggling in India Report 2023-24 released
On 4 December 2024, in New Delhi, Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra inaugurated the 67th Foundation Day of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, where the Smuggling in India Report 2023-24 was released.
Rajya Sabha passes the Boilers Bill, 2024
On 4 December 2024, in New Delhi, the Rajya Sabha passed the Boilers Bill, 2024, moved by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal to replace the pre-constitution Boilers Act, 1923.
Attack on Sukhbir Badal at Golden Temple foiled
On 4 December 2024, at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab, Narain Singh Chaura fired at Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal; a plainclothes police officer deflected the shot and Badal was unhurt.
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.
Coast Guard rescues 12 crew of sunken dhow Al Piranpir with Pakistan's help
On 4 December 2024, in the North Arabian Sea off Gujarat, the Indian Coast Guard rescued 12 crew of the sunken Indian vessel MSV Al Piranpir in coordination with Pakistan's Maritime Security Agency.
Tue, 03 Dec 2024
President presents National Awards for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities 2024
On 3 December 2024, in New Delhi, on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Awards for Empowering Persons with Disabilities on 33 individuals and institutions.
PM dedicates successful implementation of three new criminal laws to the nation
On 3 December 2024, in Chandigarh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation the successful implementation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam.
16 initiatives for Divyangjan launched on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
On 3 December 2024, in New Delhi, Social Justice Minister Dr Virendra Kumar launched 16 initiatives of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.