14 December 2023 : Latest Current Affairs 14th December
Important Current Affairs 14th December 2023
In this article, we will discuss all the Current Affairs of 14th December including national, international, banking, finance, sports, awards, and many others. So if you are interested to know about the latest 14th December 2023 current affairs then read this article till the end.
Current Affairs of 14th December – National News
1. Aviation Boom In Uttar Pradesh: Nine New Airports In Two Years, It Is Revealed Jyotiraditya Scindia, the Union Minister of Civil Aviation, has outlined ambitious plans for the aviation infrastructure of Uttar Pradesh.
◉ Within the next two years, the Modi administration plans to build nine new airports in the state. With the help of this project, Uttar Pradesh will have an astounding 18 airports overall.
◉ Scindia emphasized the government’s outstanding accomplishments in the aviation sector, pointing to the construction of 75 airports in the previous nine years. Compared to the 74 airports built during the first 65 years of India’s independence, this represents a significant improvement. There are currently 149 airports, heliports, and waterdromes in the country.
2. UIDAI Suspends Operator, Penalties Operator Rs. 50,000 for Overcharging for Aadhaar Services
Operators found guilty of overcharging have been subject to stringent measures by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), which has also levied a penalty of Rs. 50,000 on them.
◉ The action attempts to guarantee equitable and available services for all inhabitants, The specifics of these actions were disclosed by Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the Minister of State for Electronics and IT, in a written response to the Lok Sabha.
◉ The UIDAI has put in place a strict punishment mechanism for people who are discovered to be overcharging for Aadhaar services to enforce compliance. When the authority gets complaints about overcharging, it looks into the matter thoroughly.
3. Telangana Offers Free Bus Transportation for Women and Transgender People
◉ The Telangana administration, led by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, has introduced the “Maha Lakshmi Scheme.” The program, which goes into effect on December 9, 2023, includes several assurances to make sure the intended beneficiaries have access to reasonably priced transportation.
◉ The main objective of the “Maha Lakshmi Scheme” is to give free transportation within the boundaries of Telangana State for girls, women of all ages, and transgender individuals in state-owned Palle Velugu and express buses managed by the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC).
4. A historic agreement on fossil fuels is reached at COP28.
◉ The “UAE Consensus,” a ground-breaking resolution that marked a historic step towards addressing the climate catastrophe, was reached at the end of the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
◉ In recognition of the necessity of a “fair and equitable” move away from fossil fuels, the involved parties decided to address the subject of fossil fuels for the first time. Developing countries raised concerns about the global commitment to climate action by highlighting the lack of specific financial pledges for their shift away from fossil fuels.
5. Tata Steel is planning to invest ₹100 Cr. in the London Center for Innovation.
◉ Leading global steel manufacturer Tata Steel has started a ground-breaking partnership with Imperial College London to open the London location of the Center for Innovation in Sustainable Design and Manufacturing.
◉ This Memorandum of Understanding represents a strategic alliance with the goals of drawing talent, developing a strong industry-academia collaboration ecosystem, and speeding up technology development and implementation in vital sectors.
◉ Tata Steel is investing Rs. 104 crore over the next four years as a way to show its support for sustainable innovation. Tata Steel is committed to supporting innovative research and technology development in the area of sustainable design and production, as demonstrated by this financial investment.
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Banking
6. RBI Gives Bandhan Bank Permission To Pay Pensions To Retired Railroad Workers
◉ The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has officially authorized Bandhan Bank to handle pension disbursement on behalf of the Ministry of Railways via e-Pension Payment Orders (e-PPOs).
◉ This mandate expands the bank’s reach to include all offices, including the eight production units and 17 zonal railways of Indian Railways, and an average of 50,000 retirees from Indian Railways each year.
◉ With this newfound authority, Bandhan Bank can pay pensions to Ministry of Railways retirees, including those who have completed their tenure with the company.
Appointment
7. Filling all three vacancies, Parama Sen was appointed as a part-time member of the PFRDA board.
◉ Recent events have led to the appointment of Parama Sen, Additional Secretary in the Finance Ministry’s Department of Expenditure, as a part-time member of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA).
◉ With this appointment, the PFRDA board’s three part-time members are complete. The role is taken on by Parama Sen, an Indian Audit and Accounts Services (IAAS) officer from the 1994 batch. Anne George Mathew left the position earlier this year.
Awards
8. Mohammed Shami Receives the Arjuna Award Nomination; Satwiksairaj-Chirag Receives the Khel Ratna Award
◉ The top sporting accolade in India, the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, is set to be given to Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, the country’s best badminton men’s doubles team.
◉ The two have had an incredible year, making it to as many as six finals and taking home five wins. They took home victories at the Korea Open, Indonesia Open, Swiss Open, Asian Games, and ◉ Asian Championships. At the China Masters, they finished second.
◉ India’s fastest player It has been learned that Mohammed Shami, who claimed 24 wickets to finish as the leading wicket-taker in the ODI World Cup, is on the shortlist for the Arjuna Award. The first Indian doubles team to become world champions, Satwik-Chirag, also ascended to the top of the rankings.
Sports
9. IPL Brand Value Increases 28% in 2023 to $10.7 Billion
◉ The Indian Premier League (IPL) has reached a significant milestone: its aggregate brand value has increased by an astounding 28% to reach an amazing $10.7 billion, achieving decacorn status. ◉ According to Brand Finance, this substantial rise represents a remarkable 433% rise in the IPL system’s brand worth since its 2008 introduction.
◉ IPL saw an incredible 505 million television viewers during the 2023 season, with an extra 450 million watching on digital platforms. JioCinema is the owner of the digital streaming rights, while Disney Star is the owner of the TV broadcast rights.
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