7 December 2023 : Latest Current Affairs 7th December
Important Current Affairs 7th December 2023
In this article, we will discuss all the Current Affairs of 7th December including national, international, banking, finance, sports, awards, and many others. So if you are interested to know about the latest 7th December 2023 current affairs then read this article till the end.
Current Affairs of 7th December – National News
1. Gujarat’s Garba gets added to the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.
◉ The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has listed Gujarat’s ancient dance form, “Garba,” as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.
◉ The well-known dancing style is the fifteenth Indian cultural object to be inscribed on the UNESCO list. Two years ago, the Durga Puja in Kolkata was the last to be added.
◉ During its 18th session, which was held in Kasane, Botswana, the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage inscribed “Garba of Gujarat” on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
◉ Under the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, the inclusion has been made.
2. “Gram Manchitra” was introduced by the Panchayati Raj Ministry.
◉ The Geographic Information System (GIS) application “Gram Manchitra” (https://grammanchitra.gov.in) has been released by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
◉ Using geospatial technology, this tool helps and encourages Gram Panchayats to carry out planning at the local level.
◉ It offers a single, cohesive Geospatial platform to enhance the visualization of the diverse developmental initiatives to be undertaken in the various sectors and to serve as a decision-support tool for the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP).
3. A proposal to rename Firozabad as Chandra Nagar was approved by the UP Municipality.
◉ The idea to rename Firozabad as Chandra Nagar has been approved by the Firozabad Municipal Corporation in Uttar Pradesh.
◉ Firozabad is well-known for producing bracelets. On the east side, it is situated 250 kilometers from the capital city and 40 kilometers from Agra. About 250 miles to the east of here is Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh. The districts of Tundla and Shikohabad are under the jurisdiction of Firozabad.
◉ Three railway stations in the Pratapgarh district of Uttar Pradesh—Pratapgarh, Antu, and Bishnathganj—were renamed, as the Indian Railways had previously stated in October.
Railways announced that the stations in Pratapgarh, Antu, and Bishnathganj will now be known as Maa Chandika Devi Dham Antu, Maa Belha Devi Dham Pratapgarh Junction, and Shanidev Dham Bishnathganj, respectively.
4. Kenya receives a $250 million line of credit from India for modernizing its agriculture.
◉ A $250 million Line of Credit has been given by India for the upgrading of agriculture in
◉ As part of this endeavor, both parties will work together on counterterrorism projects and conduct joint military drills.
◉ The Indian government has committed to promoting Indian businesses investing in Kenyan agriculture, including “equipment and technology.”
◉ The Joint Statement stated that “both sides recognized that strengthening bilateral agricultural cooperation would increase bilateral trade and contribute to food security in Kenya.”
5. Kolkata is deemed the safest city in India for the third year in a row: NCRB report
◉ According to a National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report, Kolkata has been the safest city in India for three years running. Among metropolises, it has the fewest number of cognizable offenses per lakh people.
◉ With 86.5 incidents of cognizable offenses per lakh population in 2022, the eastern metropolis was followed by Pune (280.7) and Hyderabad (299.2).
◉ Crimes that are filed under specific sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Special and Local Laws (SLL) are known as cognizable crimes.
◉ The NCRB study states that the number of cognizable crimes per lakh persons in Kolkata decreased from 103.4 in 2021 to 86.5 this year. The count was 129.5 in 2020.
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International News
6. Japan hosted the world’s largest experimental nuclear fusion reactor, JT-60SA, for its opening.
◉ In the Japanese prefecture of Ibaraki, the JT-60SA, the largest and most sophisticated nuclear fusion reactor in the world, began to operate officially.
◉ JT-60SA is a cooperative project between Japan and the European Union.
◉ Reactors for nuclear fusion in experimentation are relatively young. On the other hand, others argue that establishing nuclear fusion as a clean energy source is the solution to humanity’s future energy demands.
◉ Fusion is not the same as fission, which is the method now employed in nuclear power plants. Instead of breaking one atomic nucleus, two are fused during the process.
Appointment
7. The Naval Staff’s VC is appointed by Vice Admiral Dinesh Tripathi.
◉ Vice Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi has been named by the Indian government as the new Vice Chief of Naval Staff.
◉ Vice Admiral Tripathi, who is currently in charge of the Indian Navy’s Western Command, which has its headquarters in Mumbai, will take on his new duties on January 4, 2024.
◉ The new Western Naval Commander will be Vice Admiral SJ Singh, the Vice Chief of the Navy currently serving.
◉ Vice Admiral Tripathi held several distinguished positions, including Chief of Personnel at the Ministry of Defense’s Integrated Headquarters (Navy).
8. Being the first Indian to operate a Mars rover is Akshata Krishnamurthy.
◉ Indian woman Akshata Krishnamurthy made history by being the first individual from her nation to control a Mars rover operated by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in the United States.
◉ Akshata is a Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) PhD holder. She is one of the few Indians who accepted a full-time position at NASA.
◉ Akshata’s adventure started 13 years ago when she immigrated to the US to lead robotics and research operations on Earth and Mars at NASA.
9. The first female medical officer to be deployed to Siachen is Captain Geetika Koul.
◉ As the first female medical officer in the Indian Army, Captain Geetika Koul has been stationed at Siachen, the highest battlefield on earth.
◉ This accomplishment comes after she completed the demanding introduction training program at the prestigious Siachen Battle School, which covered survival skills, high-altitude acclimatization, and specialist medical treatments.
◉ After completing the induction training at Siachen Battle School, Captain Geetika Koul of the Snow Leopard Brigade became the first female medical officer of the Indian Army to be deployed in Siachen, the highest battlefield in the world.
Sports
10. India satchels IBA Junior World Boxing: 3 gold, 5 silver, and 1 bronze
◉ In Yerevan, Armenia, during the IBA Junior World Boxing Championship 2023, India won three gold, five silver, and one bronze medal.
◉ Akansha took home the gold in the 70 kg weight class, Pari in the 48 kg weight class, and Nisha in the 52 kg class.
◉ Vini won a silver medal in the 52 kg weight category, and Srishti Sathe won a silver medal in the 63 kg weight category.
◉ Jatin took up the silver medal in the 54 kg boys’ division.
Books and Author
11. Zeba, Huma Qureshi’s debut novel, is released.
◉ Zeba: An Accidental Superhero is the debut book written by well-known Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi.
◉ Her novel, which takes place in a fantastical setting with unique geopolitical and socioeconomic aspects, was introduced during the Bangalore Literature Festival’s 12th anniversary (BLF).
◉ The book is a work of fantasy fiction with a precise period of 1992 to 2019. It tells the story of a terrible king in a made-up kingdom and how Zeba, a girl with superpowers, defeats him.
Important day
12. International Civil Aviation Day is on December 7.
◉ Worldwide celebrations of International Civil Aviation Day take place on December 7th each year.
◉ The purpose of the day is to increase public awareness of the value of civil aviation and its noteworthy contribution to various industries and the global economy.
◉ Theme 2023: Promoting Innovation for the Development of Global Aviation
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