20 December 2023 : Latest Current Affairs 20th December
Important Current Affairs 20th December 2023
In this article, we will discuss all the Current Affairs of 20th December including national, international, banking, finance, sports, awards, and many others. So if you are interested to know about the latest 20th December 2023 current affairs then read this article till the end.
Current Affairs of 20th December – National News
1. The first Indian airline to transport 100 million passengers annually is IndiGo.
◉ “Becoming the first Indian airline to carry 100 million passengers in a single calendar year,” IndiGo, an Indian airline, made history.
◉ With this accomplishment, it has joined a restricted group of international carriers that conduct business of this size. This milestone strengthens IndiGo’s position as one of the top ten airlines in the world based on passenger volume.
◉ Over the last six months, IndiGo has added more than 20 international routes to its network, increasing its worldwide footprint.
2. In Lucknow, VP Dhankhar opened the Atal Health Fair.
◉ At the PNT Ground in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, Vice-President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar has opened the two-day Atal Health Fair in honor of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
◉ For a very long period, Lucknow and the nation were governed by Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Dhankhar stressed a nation-first strategy when advising young people to put their health first to perform well and succeed.
◉ 48 public and private hospitals are conducting medical camps at the exhibition.
3. The largest value producer in Reliance: a Motilal Oswal analysis
◉ According to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services, Adani Enterprises Ltd was the top wealth creation overall and Reliance Industries Ltd was the largest wealth creator for the five years from 2018 to 2023.
◉ According to the report, which was based on how well companies performed on the stock market, Reliance became the biggest wealth builder for the fifth time in a row by accumulating ₹9,63,800 crore in wealth between 2018 and 23.
◉ It was succeeded by Bharti Airtel (₹2,80,800 crore), Infosys (₹3,61,800 crore), ICICI Bank (₹4,15,500 crore), and Tata Consultancy Services (₹6,77,400 crore).
4. Hyderabad tops the NCRB report rankings for food adulteration cases.
◉ The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) revealed data showing Hyderabad’s top ranking in the nation for food adulteration cases.
◉ Andhra Pradesh is in close second place, after Telangana.
◉ A total of 19 major Indian cities reported 291 incidences of adulterated food in 2022.
Interestingly, 246 of these cases—a startling number—were reported in Hyderabad alone, indicating a worrying trend in the city’s food safety.
5. The second Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express is opened by PM Modi
◉ On the Delhi-Varanasi line, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has opened the second Vande Bharat Express.
◉ Every Wednesday through Monday, the train will leave Varanasi at 6 am and arrive in New Delhi at 2:05 pm. Except Tuesday, it will depart New Delhi at 3 p.m. and arrive at Varanasi at 11:05 p.m. on its return trip.
◉ The Vande Bharat Express enhances passenger comfort with cutting-edge features. These features include individual touch-based reading lights, concealed roller blinds, bio-vacuum toilets with touch-free conveniences, plush interiors, diffused LED lighting, onboard Wi-Fi infotainment, and GPS-based passenger information systems.
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Banking
6. India is expected to contribute more than 16 percent of global growth due to economic reforms in important areas like infrastructure and digitalization, which have elevated India to the status of a “star performer” among nations, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) report.
◉ India is currently contributing more than 16 percent of global growth.
◉ According to our current predictions, it is one of the largest emerging markets with the quickest rate of growth, accounting for over 16 percent of worldwide growth this year.
◉ The government’s “strong push” in infrastructure and logistics could help the economy weather global challenges.
7. Govt to Lok Sabha: UPI transactions increased by 147% in just five years.
◉ The volume of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions increased at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 147% from 92 crore in FY 2017–18 to 8,375 crore in FY 2022–2023 (Fig. 2).
◉ Bhagwat K. Karad, the State Minister for Finance, responded in writing to the Lok Sabha.
◉ As of December 11, 8,572 crore UPI transactions have been made in the current fiscal year.
◉ At a compound annual growth rate of 168%, the value of UPI transactions increased from Rs 1 lakh crore in FY 2017–18 to Rs 139 lakh crore in FY 2022–23.
Awards
8. National Energy Conservation Awards were won by Reliance Nippon Life Insurance.
◉ The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Government of India, Ministry of Power) has awarded Reliance Nippon Life Insurance, the top private life insurer in India, at the National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) 2023.
◉ The company’s efforts to institutionalize climate-friendly operations and promote sustainable economic growth have earned it this esteemed honor.
◉ The company’s investments in eco-friendly technologies that support efficient use of resources and energy are highlighted by this distinction.
◉ Because of its extensive operations, the company can use these advantages for large-scale benefits and transfer operating efficiencies to clients through its new product line.
Sports
9. In the IPL Auction 2024, Mitchell Starc becomes the most-priced player.
◉ At the Dubai auction, Australian Mitchell Starc became the most expensive player in the Indian Premier League’s (IPL) history.
◉ The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) paid ₹24.75 crore to get him.
◉ He broke Pat Cummins’ record, which Sunrisers Hyderabad set when they acquired him for ₹20.5 crore.
◉ In the IPL 2024 auction, there are ten teams, 332 players, and only 77 spots available.
◉ Following the withdrawal of MI and DC, Gujarat Titans (GT) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) engaged in an even more intense bidding battle, surpassing the ₹20.50 crore that SRH had previously paid for Cummins. In the end, GT withdrew at a cost of ₹24.75 crore, and KKR won Starc in an unprecedented deal.
Important Day
10. December 20 is International Day of Human Solidarity.
◉ December 20 is designated as International Human Solidarity Day (IHSD) each year.
◉ Goal: To increase public understanding of the value of solidarity.
◉ It draws attention to the UN’s and its member states’ mission to support fresh efforts aimed at ending poverty.
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