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“The Knowledge Library”

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

The Knowledge Library

Library Daily Current Affairs, News Headlines 19.12.2023

National News

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India’s rapid economic growth is not only helping its citizens but is also helping the global economy.
  • Parliament gives approval to net additional spending of 58 thousand 378 crore rupees in current fiscal ending March 2024
  • The Lok Sabha has passed the National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provision) Second (Amendment) Bill, 2023.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his best wishes on the occasion of Goa Liberation Day, today.
  • Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav launches report on Green and Sustainable Growth Agenda for Global Economy
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India is supporting women entrepreneurs like never before.
  • Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi has condemned the incident of mimicry of Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar by TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee outside Parliament.
  • The Lok Sabha has passed the Central Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill, 2023. 
  • Both the Houses of Parliament today continued to witness disruption over the Lok Sabha security breach issue as well as suspension of opposition MPs.
  • 1341 talented women athletes identifies under Khelo India scheme in various sports disciplines, said Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur
  • The Centre today said that 38 districts spread over six states are yet to declare themselves as manual scavenging free.
  • The Centre today said that ‘Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill 2023’ will replace the existing ‘Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act 1995’ and a draft has been prepared in this regard.
  • Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur has called upon the youth of the country to join the My Yuva Bharat platform to achieve the target of making India a developed nation by 2047.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that opposition parties alliance’s aim is to throw out his government, while BJP’s aim is to create a bright future for the country.
  • President Droupadi Murmu calls for overall development of students and their need to focus on learning life skills
  • A group of 55 pilgrims left for Pakistan from Durgiana Temple in Amritsar this morning via the Attari Wagah border road to visit various pilgrimage sites, including Katas Raj.
  • The Centre has asked States and Union Territories to maintain constant vigil amid a rise in COVID-19 cases and the detection of the first case of the new JN.1 sub-variant in the country.
  • The Gross Direct Tax collections for the Financial Year 2023-24 have registered a growth of over 17 percent.
  • The Government has asked the leading Rice Industry Associations to ensure that the retail price of rice is reduced with immediate effect. 
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with the participants of the Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2023 today at 9.30 PM through video conferencing.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited people to share their ideas and suggestions for his Mann ki Baat programme on Akashvani which will be broadcast on the 31st of this month.
  • The Coal Ministry will hold the 9th round of Commercial Coal Mine Auctions tomorrow. The Ministry said a total of 26 coal mines will be offered in the upcoming round.

International News

  • Iran has said that it suffered a cyber attack that disrupted fuel distribution across 60 per cent of petrol stations in the country.
  • In Iceland, a volcano has erupted, with geysers of molten lava shooting into the sky, after weeks of seismic activity had the region, southwest of the capital Reykjavik, on high alert.
  • In China, at least 118 people were killed and over 500 injured after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck two northwestern provinces of Gansu and Qinghai.
  • The United States vowed that it would continue to arm Israel in its campaign against Hamas, even as it called for more humanitarian aid to Palestinians in the devastated Gaza Strip.
  • The United States on Monday announced a 10 nation coalition to quell Huthi missile and drone attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea.
  • Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al Sisi, former military chief, secured a third, six-year term today after winning 89.6 percent of the vote in an election overshadowed by the war in neighbouring Gaza and a faltering economy.

 Sports News

  • In team events of the 75th Inter State-Inter Zonal Badminton Championship 2023, Maharashtra bagged women’s and Airport Authority of India (AAI) won the men’s title events in Guwahati today.
  • The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction is underway at the Coca Cola Arena in Dubai.

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