13 December 2022 : Latest Current Affairs 13th December
Important Current Affairs 13th December 2022
In this article, we will discuss all the Current Affairs of 13th December about national, international, banking, finance, sports, awards, and many others. So if you are interested to know about the latest 13th December 2022 current affairs then read this article till the end.
Current Affairs of 13th December – National News
1. Launch of the “Vanikaran” project in Kerala
◉ The “Vanikaran” project has been started by the Kerala Forest Department to re-establish natural vegetation.
◉ Afforestation is being done as part of a project to eradicate exotic plants, particularly Senna spectabilis.
◉ It is being carried out in the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary’s Sulthan Bathery woodland range (WWS).
2. Award is given to Meghalaya for the TB control program
◉ The administration of Meghalaya, which has supported a “Jan Andolan” (people’s movement) against tuberculosis, was recognized for using the finest practices in eradicating the illness, which kills 2.6 million people annually in India.
◉ At a nationwide workshop in the nation’s capital with the goal of eradicating TB infections, the award for Best Practice in Advocacy, Communication, and Social Mobilization (ACSM) in Tuberculosis Control was given to members of the health department.
◉ In 2021, the state recorded 4,189 TB cases, and in the first three months of 2022, approximately 1,075 patients began receiving treatment.
3. The Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission was started by MK Stalin.
◉ Sri Lanka The Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission was established by Chief Minister M K Stalin to safeguard the state’s natural resources while also long-term restoring them.
The state would become carbon neutral much before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s target year of 2070.
◉ To transform Tamil Nadu into a climate-smart state, the state is the first to develop its own Climate Change Mission.
◉ The state government announced the commencement of the Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission during the budget for 2021–2022, with a planned expenditure of Rs 500 crore to carry out climate change management and mitigation measures.
4. In Maharashtra, the prime minister unveiled projects worth Rs. 75,000 crores.
◉ Phase I of Samruddhi Mahamarg, a 520-kilometer route between Nagpur and Shirdi, has been officially opened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
◉ One of India’s longest expressways, the 701 km route would travel through all 10 districts of Maharashtra. Its construction will cost roughly Rs. 55,000 crores.
◉ In order to improve the nation’s healthcare infrastructure, the prime minister also dedicated AIIMS Nagpur to the nation. In July 2017, the Prime Minister placed the hospital’s cornerstone. The construction of AIIMS Nagpur cost more than 1,575 crore rupees.
5. ‘Kashi Tamil Sangamam,’ a new train, was introduced by Ashwini Vaishnaw.
◉ To honor the extraordinary cultural ties that exist between Tamil Nadu and Kashi, Uttar Pradesh’s railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has unveiled the Kashi Tamil Sangamam.
◉ A singular celebration of the fusion of two cultures is the Kashi Tamil Sangamam.
Sangamam is a noteworthy occasion for the exchange of ideas and creative works.
◉ He also disclosed that the Varanasi station would receive a $7,000,000,000 makeover, making it one of the best in the world.
6. Start of the 5th Kochi Muziris Biennale in Kochi
◉ The largest exhibition of contemporary art in the nation, the Kochi Muziris Biennale, entered its fifth iteration in Kochi, Kerala.
◉ It will be on display until April 10, 2023, and will include 200 significant creative works by 90 artists from various nations.
◉ The exhibition, titled “In Our Veins Flow Ink and Fire,” is organized by artist Shubhugi Rao, who is of Indian descent.
◉ The four-month-long festival features exhibitions of the work of both Indian and foreign masters and honors the contemporary art scene around the world.
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International News
7. In Kathmandu, the 20th Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival came to an end.
◉ In Kathmandu, Nepal, the 20th anniversary of the Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival has come to an end.
◉ Due to the epidemic, the festival has returned to physical screenings after a two-year hiatus.
For audiences in Nepal, the festival’s main emphasis is on the mountain villages and traditions.
◉ The 20th Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival has featured the Siddhant Sirin-directed and -produced Hindi film Ayena.
◉ There have been 55 films shown, including ones in Nepali, Korean, Hindi, Spanish, Russian, French, Dioula, Italian, and Lebanese.
Banking
8. In 2022, retail inflation decreased to less than 6% for the first time.
◉ India’s retail inflation has decreased from 6.77% in October to 5.88% in November 2022.
◉ The inflation rate fell inside the RBI’s tolerance range of 2 to 6% for the first time this fiscal year.
◉ Prices for food, which make up about 40% of the CPI basket, decreased to 4.67% in November from 7.01% in October.
◉ Since January, retail inflation has exceeded the Reserve Bank of India’s 2%–6% tolerance limit, resulting in a 225 basis point increase in interest rates, bringing the rate to 6.25% as of this writing.
Appointment
9. Dr. PC Rath was chosen to lead the Indian Cardiological Society.
◉ During an annual conference held in Chennai, senior cardiologist PC Rath was formally elected to serve as the president of the Cardiological Society of India (CSI) for the year 2023–2024.
◉ At Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Rath is the senior consultant cardiologist and director of the cardiology department.
◉ Many percutaneous cardiac techniques, including complicated coronary angioplasty and stenting, robotic angioplasty, and percutaneous valve therapy procedures, were invented by Dr. Rath.
10. BJP politician Bhupendra Patel was sworn in as Gujarat’s 18th Chief Minister, taking office for a second consecutive term.
◉ At the formal ceremony held at the helipad area in Gandhinagar, Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat gave him the oath of office and confidentiality.
◉ 16 Ministers, including the Chief Minister, took the oath of office.
◉ Eight Cabinet members, six Ministers of State, and two Ministers of State with Independent Charge will make up the new Council of Ministers. The new Cabinet only has one female member.
Science
11. UAE successfully launches the first lunar spacecraft built by an Arab nation.
◉ The first lunar probe ever developed by an Arab nation has been sent into orbit by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
◉ It took off from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
◉ The HAKUTO-R lander, developed by the Japanese lunar exploration company space, is carrying the Rashid Rover, which was manufactured by Dubai’s Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
◉ The mission is scheduled to reach the moon sometime in April 2023. Its rover, which works on the surface for around 10 days, weighs only 22 pounds (10 kg).
Sports
12. Divya won the women’s air pistol event. the 2022 National Shooting Championship
◉ At the 65th National Shooting Championship Competitions in Pistol events held in Bhopal, Karnataka shooter Divya T.S won the women’s 10m air pistol division for the first time.
◉ In the gold medal match, she defeated Sanskriti Bana of Uttar Pradesh 16–14, and Rhythm Sangwan of Haryana had to settle for bronze.
◉ Olympian Manu Bhaker defeated Esha Singh to win the junior women’s air pistol ( Telangana).
Important day
13. International Day for Universal Health Coverage is on December 12.
◉ The 12th of December is designated each year as International Universal Health Coverage Day.
◉ Promote the value of creating strong healthcare systems around the world.
◉ Build the world we want: A healthy future for all is the theme for 2022.
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