1 December 2022 : Latest Current Affairs 1st December
Important Current Affairs 1st December 2022
In this article, we will discuss all the Current Affairs of 1st December about national, international, banking, finance, sports, awards, and many others. So if you are interested to know about the latest 1st December 2022 current affairs then read this article till the end.
Current Affairs of 1st December – National News
1. In Nagaland, the 23rd Hornbill Festival gets underway.
◉ At Naga Heritage Village Kisama, the 23rd edition of the Hornbill Festival 2022 gets underway on December 1 and runs until December 10.
◉ The festival’s opening ceremony included Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar as the Chief Guest.
◉ The celebration honors Nagaland’s diverse ethnic groups.
◉ The festival’s purpose is to celebrate Nagaland’s rich culture, preserve it, and showcase its extravagance and customs.
2. The Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union Assembly was inaugurated by Anurag Thakur.
◉ The 59th Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) General Assembly and Associated Meeting 2022 has been officially opened in New Delhi by Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur.
◉ This year, the ABU General Assembly will be held at Prasar Bharati. The occasion falls on Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, which commemorates India’s 75th anniversary of independence.
3. Goa will host the International Lusophone Festival.
◉ From 3 to 6 December 2022, the International Lusophone Festival will take place in
In collaboration with the Goa government, the Indian Council of Cultural Relations, and the Ministry of External Affairs, the event is put on.
◉ The goal of the festival is to strengthen India’s ties to the Lusophone world.
4. The Meghalaya government has approved a policy on mental health and social care.
◉ The Northeast’s first-ever Mental Health and Social Care Policy has been adopted by Meghalaya, making it the region’s first state to do so.
◉ Promoting general mental health and well-being while facilitating appropriate access and care pathways is the goal.
◉ Meghalaya joins Kerala and Karnataka as the third state in India with such a policy.
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International News
5. Mumbai was ranked 22nd in Knight Frank’s Global Prime Cities Index.
◉ Mumbai was rated 22nd in the “Prime Global Cities Index Q3 (July-September) 2022,” according to research by Knight Frank.
◉ In the third quarter of 2022, the three Indian cities of Mumbai, Bengaluru, and New Delhi had an increase in average annual costs.
◉ Bengaluru’s position increased to 27th from 41st, and New Delhi’s position rose to 36th from 38th.
◉ In 2022, Dubai saw the fastest increase in prime prices.
6. The Merriam-Webster word of the year for 2022 is “Gaslighting.”
◉ “Gaslighting” has been named the word of the year for 2022 by US dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster.
◉ Gaslighting is a practice that manipulates one’s thoughts and is blatantly dishonest.
Gaslighting is described by Merriam-Webster as “the act or practice of deliberately deceiving someone, especially for one’s own benefit.”
◉ According to searches made in the online dictionary, interest in the term has increased by 1,740% from the previous year.
◉ Other well-known words Omicron, Queen Consort, Codify, Oligarch, Raid in 2022
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7. Star Health introduced a policy on outpatient costs.
◉ Star Health and Allied Insurance have introduced the Star Out Patient Care Insurance Policy, with the goal of offering clients comprehensive health and wellness benefits at a reasonable price.
◉ The entire claims processing process will be digital.
◉ The establishment of the Star Out Patient Care Insurance Policy aims to close the cost gap between inpatient hospital costs, which are covered by the health insurance sector, and outpatient costs.
◉ The policy can cover up to six family members and is offered on an individual or floater basis. Adults must be at least 18 years old to enter, and dependent children must be between the ages of 31 days and 25 years.
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8. Prasoon Joshi has been named the brand ambassador for Uttarakhand by the government.
◉ The government of Uttarakhand has chosen Prasoon Joshi to serve as the state’s brand ambassador.
◉ He is a well-known and prestigious member of the Indian media and advertising community.
◉ Joshi received the Uttarakhand Gaurav Samman award from the state of Uttarakhand as well for his contributions to literature, art, culture, and advertising.
9. Prasanth Kumar is chosen to lead AAAI.
◉ CEO of GroupM Media Pvt Ltd. for South Asia The Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) has chosen Prasanth Kumar as its president for 2022–2023.
◉ While Rana Barua, the Group CEO of Havas Group India, has been chosen to serve as the Association’s Vice-President.
◉ Anupriya Acharya, the just-concluded president, has been named an ex-officio member of the AAAI Board for the years 2022–2023.
Important day
10. November 1st is World AIDS Day.
◉ World AIDS Day is held annually on December 1.
◉ Goal: To increase understanding of HIV and a call for action to stop the HIV epidemic.
◉ In 1988, the inaugural World AIDS Day was observed. Millions of individuals around the world continue to be affected by HIV, which is a serious public health concern.
◉ This year’s theme is “Equalize,” which aims to overcome the disparities that are impeding the fight to end AIDS.
Obituary
11. Toyota Motor Kirloskar VC Dead is Vikram Kirloskar
◉ At the age of 64, Vikram S. Kirloskar, vice chairman of Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt Ltd, passed away.
◉ Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) is a joint venture between the Kirloskar Group and Toyota Motor Company, a key player in the Japanese auto industry.
◉ In 1998, he was appointed vice chairman of Toyota Kirloskar.
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