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“The Knowledge Library”

Knowledge for All, without Barriers……….
An Initiative by: Kausik Chakraborty.

The Knowledge Library

Daily Current Affairs, News Headlines 20.12.2023

National News

  •  Under the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) Project, yet another milestone has been achieved with the breakthrough of 3,209 meter-long Tunnel T-1 between Katra – Reasi Stations which is the first block section of Katra – Banihal section.
  • Rajya Sabha has taken up the Central Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill, 2023 for discussion and passing it.
  • The Income Tax department has raided the Shamshergunj and Sagardighi houses of Congress MLA Byron Biswas in Murshidabad district of West Bengal today on the charges of evasion of Income Tax.
  • The Government has said that the country will be able to attain installed nuclear power capacity of 22,480 Mega Watt by 2031-32 from the present capacity of 7480 MW.
  • The Lok Sabha today resumed discussion on the Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023 and the Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023.
  • West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to discuss pending central funds for the state.
  • The Government today informed the Lok Sabha that nearly 5.41 lakh out of the total 5.43 lakh fair price shops have been automated by installing ePoS devices.
  • In a meticulously planned operation, officers of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, (DRI) Mumbai succeed in catching an attempt of smuggling by a female Ugandan national.
  • Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today said a total of 1309 railway stations have been taken up for development under the Amrit Bharat Station scheme.
  • Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya today asked all the states to take all the preventive measures amid the upsurge of COVID-19 cases in the country.
  • A Parliamentary delegation from European Union led by Mr. Morten Lokkegaard called on the Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Harivansh in Parliament House Complex.
  • Congress President and Leader of opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge has said the party’s protest will continue until the suspension of opposition MPs is revoked.
  • Former IAF Chief, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria has said that Air Chief Marshal Arjan Singh was a visionary and strategic leader who had played a crucial role in the foundation of the Indian Air Force.
  • Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda today said that people’s participation will ensure an Atmanirbhar Bharat in health by 2047.
  • India has emerged as a star performer and is projected to contribute more than 16 percent of the global growth.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the world is confident that India can provide low-cost, quality, sustainable and scalable solutions to global challenges.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu yesterday.
  • RBI directs banks to refrain from investing in any scheme offered by Alternative Investment Funds

International News

  • The French Parliament has passed legislation toughening France’s Immigration policy after months of political discussion.
  • The UN Security Council is set to vote on a resolution for increased humanitarian aid to Gaza today. Originally, the vote was scheduled for Monday, but was delayed by a day to allow more time for negotiations.
  • Malaysia Bans Israeli-flagged Cargo Ships from Docking at Ports
  • Colorado’s Supreme Court has ruled that Donald Trump cannot run for US President next year in the state, citing a constitutional insurrection clause.
  • US announces creation of new multinational task force to counter Houthi threat in Red Sea

Sports News

  • Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur Congratulates Savita Punia and Hardik Singh on FIH Awards
  • The Government today announced the National Sports Awards 2023. Badminton players Chirag C Shetty and Satwik Sai Raj Rankireddy will be honored with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.
  • In Men’s Cricket, South Africa defeated India by eight wickets in second ODI at St George’s Park in Gqeberha

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