13 December 2023 : Latest Current Affairs 13th December
Important Current Affairs 13th December 2023
In this article, we will discuss all the Current Affairs of 13th December including national, international, banking, finance, sports, awards, and many others. So if you are interested to know about the latest 13th December 2023 current affairs then read this article till the end.
Current Affairs of 13th December – National News
1. Viksit Bharat @2047: Voice of Youth was introduced by the PM. Workshop
◉ In addition to launching “Viksit Bharat@2047-Voice of Youth,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi also remotely addressed vice-chancellors and heads of other higher education institutions across the country.
◉ The event was physically attended by over 1000 students, vice-chancellors, and heads of roughly 61 Assamese higher education institutions. It was sponsored by Assam governor Gulab Chand Kataria at IIT Guwahati. Approximately 600 colleges and 45 higher education institutions took part in the virtual mode.
2. The government has disbursed loans of around Rs 9,790 crore under the PM SVANidhi scheme.
◉ Government data shows that beneficiaries of the PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme have received loans totaling Rs 9,790 crore thus far.
◉ To give working capital loans of up to Rs 50,000 to urban street vendors without the need for collateral, the plan was introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic. This program is accessible in all urban local bodies in India.
◉ Regardless of when they began selling, all street vendors in cities are qualified to receive benefits under the PM SVANidhi Scheme.
3. In Uttarakhand, Rays Power Infra plans to construct a 500 MW solar farm.
◉ The Uttarakhand government and Rays Power Infra have signed a first agreement for the construction of a 500 MW solar park in the state.
◉ The partnership demonstrates the business’s commitment to promoting green energy projects and supporting the Uttarakhand government’s goal for a future that is ecologically conscious.
◉ This strategic alliance is the perfect example of our dedication to promoting solar energy solutions in India. In addition to meeting a sizeable amount of the state’s electricity needs, the 500 MW solar park will spur economic development and environmental protection.
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International News
4. Two new nuclear-powered submarines were unveiled by Russia.
◉ “Krasnoyarsk and Emperor Alexander,” two brand-new nuclear-powered submarines, were unveiled by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
◉ The eighth atomic-powered submarine to enter service is the Emperor Alexander III, built by Borei. They are all equipped with sixteen Bulava intercontinental ballistic missiles with nuclear tips.
◉ The Krasnoyarsk is a modern Yasen-class nuclear-powered submarine. It can strike terrestrial targets and is equipped with cruise missiles and torpedoes. Its primary mission is to locate and destroy enemy submarines.
Banking
5. Bank of India Reveals Account for Savings Nari Shakti
◉ The Bank of India (BoI) has introduced the Nari Shakti Savings Account, an exclusive savings option for women who have a source of income.
◉ The savings account offers benefits including up to ₹1 crore in personal accident insurance coverage, health insurance and wellness product discounts, and locker facility rebates for holders of gold and diamond SB A/Cs, among other things.
◉ The account also provides free credit card issuance, a greater use limit of up to ₹5 lakh on point-of-sale (POS) transactions, a concessional rate of interest on retail loans, and a waiver of processing fees on these loans.
Appointment
6. Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma has been appointed
◉ The Bharatiya Janata Party has named Bhajan Lal Sharma as the next Chief Minister of Rajasthan (BJP). He defeated Congressman Pushpendra Bhardwaj in the just-ended elections from the Sanganer assembly seat, garnering more than 48,081 votes.
◉ Vasundhara Raje of the BJP, who was also a candidate for the top position, put out Bhajan Lal Sharma’s name as the Chief Minister of Rajasthan.
◉ Additionally, Bhajan Lal Sharma has appointed Diya Kumari and Premchand Bairwa as his two deputy chief ministers.
◉ The speaker is going to be MLA Vasudev Devnani. He was the state minister of education before, and he is from Ajmer.
7. Donald Tusk has been elected as the new prime minister of Poland.
◉ Following Mateusz Morawiecki’s defeat in a vote of no confidence in the Polish Parliament, members supported Donald Tusk to take over as prime minister.
◉ Before this, Tusk was the European Council president from 2014 to 2019 and the prime minister of Poland from 2007 to 2014.
◉ From 2019 to 2022, Tusk served as the head of the European People’s Party.
Awards
8. The 33rd Vyas Samman will be given out. Bharati Pushpa
◉ The 2016 memoir Yaadein, Yaadein aur Yaadein by renowned Hindi author Pushpa Bharati has been nominated for the 33rd Vyas Samman 2023.
◉ Bharati, who was born in 1935 in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, completed her master’s degree in Hindi literature at Prayag University in 1955. For a ten-year career, Bharati has written and edited books in a variety of genres, winning praise from critics.
◉ An exceptional piece of Hindi literature written by an Indian citizen and published during the last ten years is the recipient of this prize. It comes with a plaque, citation, and ₹4 lakh in cash prize money.
9. Italy’s highest honor, the “Order of Merit of the Italian Republic,” was given to Kabir Bedi.
◉ At a private ceremony in Mumbai, Kabir Bedi received the “Order of Merit of the Italian Republic” (Merito della Repubblica Italiana), the highest civilian honor in the nation.
◉ Italy recognizes those who have made exceptional achievements in society with the “Order of Merit of the Italian Republic,” which embodies the country’s ideals of excellence and distinction.
◉ The order was established on March 3, 1951, and is given to people who have significantly impacted a variety of sectors, such as the arts, literature, commerce, public service, and social, charitable, and humanitarian endeavors.
Defence
10. Joint Military Exercise VINBAX-2023, Fourth Edition, kicks off in Hanoi
◉ Forty-five members of the Indian Armed Forces have traveled to Hanoi, Vietnam, to take part in the Joint Military Exercise VINBAX-2023, which is in its fourth year.
◉ The planned dates of the exercise are December 11, 2023, through December 21, 2023.
◉ The Indian contingent, which consists of six members of the Army Medical Corps and 39 members of an Engineer Regiment of the Bengal Engineer Group, seeks to provide expertise in both engineering and medical operations. Conversely, an equivalent number of personnel will represent the Vietnam People’s Army contingent.
Sports
11. November’s ICC Player of the Month accolades went to Travis Head and Nahida Akter.
◉ The winners of the ICC Men’s and Women’s Player of the Month awards for November 2023 are left-arm spinner Nahida Akter of Bangladesh and batsman Travis Head of Australia, respectively.
◉ The first female athlete from Bangladesh to receive the honor is Nahida.
With a steady period of pressure bowling in the opening ODI of the series, Akter claimed three wickets and thirty runs. The spinner kept the match interesting by getting rid of Sidra Ameen, Bismah Maroof, and Aliya Riaz to hinder the tourists in their pursuit of victory as Pakistan had to chase down a meager 82 to win.
Important Day
12. International Day of Neutrality is December 12.
◉ The 12th of December is the International Day of Neutrality, which is observed annually.
◉ Goal: To increase understanding of the value of impartiality in intergovernmental relations and to fortify international peace and security.
◉ According to the United Nations, a nation’s legal status results from its refusal to take part in any form of conflict between other states and from its continued impartiality toward the parties involved.
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