20 December 2022 : Latest Current Affairs 20th December
Important Current Affairs 20th December 2022
In this article, we will discuss all the Current Affairs of 20th December about national, international, banking, finance, sports, awards, and many others. So if you are interested to know about the latest 20th December 2022 current affairs then read this article till the end.
Current Affairs of 20th December – National News
1. Government of Tamil Nadu started the “Friends of Library” program.
◉ The “Friends of Library” program, which the Tamil Nadu government has started, would deliver books directly to people who are unable to use state-run libraries.
◉ People with impairments, elders, children, and hospital in-patients, among others, who are unable to visit a library can benefit from this effort.
◉ In its initial phase, the program will encompass 2,500 libraries, including 31 district libraries.
2. The state of Madhya Pradesh’s administration has established a task group to combat online gambling.
◉ A high-level task committee has been established by the government of Madhya Pradesh to offer suggestions about the regulation of online gaming and gambling.
◉ Iqbal Singh Bains, the state’s chief secretary, will serve as its leader.
◉ In order to prohibit and control online gambling and gaming, a task force has been established to look at various legal precedents, scenarios, and technical elements. The task force will then provide recommendations to the state government.
3. India’s position in the world’s scientific publications rose from seventh to third.
◉ In terms of scientific publications, India has risen from seventh to third place globally.
◉ Following a review meeting with the top official of the Department of Science & Technology in New Delhi, Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Union Minister for Science & Technology, informed the public of this.
◉ India’s ranking in international scientific publications has increased from seventh in 2010 to third in 2020, according to the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Science & Engineering Indicators 2022 report.
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Banking
4. Roots, a platform for investor education, was unveiled by HDFC Securities.
◉ HDFC Securities, a stock trading company, has introduced Roots, a specialized platform offering thorough investor education and market research.
◉ The website provides a variety of useful information, including articles, quick tips, expert podcasts, explanatory videos, and live social media feeds on the Indian financial markets.
◉ Articles on various facets of investing in the Indian financial markets, including intraday trading, ETFs, and more, are regularly updated in the Roots Blog area.
5. HDFC Life and AU Small Finance Bank collaborated in bancassurance.
◉ In order to implement the bancassurance business model, AU Small Finance Bank has teamed up with HDFC Life.
◉ Through this cooperation, AU Small Finance Bank’s varied customer base would have access to the full spectrum of life insurance options provided by HDFC Life.
◉ In comparison to other insurance markets, India has the biggest protection gap, at 83%, according to the Swiss Re report (2019).
Awards
6. Sargam Koushal of India won the Mrs. World 2022 title.
◉ Sargam Koushal, 21, of Mumbai has been crowned Mrs. World 2022 after defeating Las Vegas, 32.
◉ Aditi Govitrikar was the first Indian woman to get the award for India in 2001, and after a lengthy 21-year wait, Sargam has once more written history.
◉ The triumph is similar to Harnaaz Sandhu’s victory at Miss Universe in 2017 when she too took home the crown after 21 years following Lara Dutta’s historic victory in 2000.
◉ Contestants from 63 different nations were defeated by 32-year-old Sargam, who looked gorgeous in a shimmering pink gown with elaborate embroidery and sequins.
Sports
7. FIH Nations Cup was won by the Indian women’s hockey team.
◉ The Indian women’s hockey team won the first FIH Nations Cup, which was held in Valencia, Spain, by defeating Spain 1-0 in the championship game.
◉ The Indian team was captained by Savita Punia.
◉ With this victory, the Indian team has advanced to the FIH Hockey Women’s Pro League for 2023–24.
◉ Indian Gurjit Kaur scored the game-winning goal. In the FIH Pro League for 2021–2022, India came in third.
8. Chahat Arora breaks the women’s 50m breaststroke national record.
◉ In the women’s 50m breaststroke event at the FINA World Swimming Championships 2022 in Melbourne, Australia, Indian swimmer Chahat Arora established a new national record.
◉ Arora broke her own previous record of 32.94s set at the National Aquatic Championships 2022 in September when she won heat 2 in 32.91s at the 25m short course pool of the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre.
◉ Ruta Meilutyte of Lithuania won the overall heats with a timing of 29.10s.
Important day
9. International Human Solidarity Day is on December 20.
◉ Every year on December 20, there is an event called International Human Solidarity Day.
◉ The goal is to create fresh ideas to combat issues including poverty, sustainable development, general well-being, and international peace.
Obituary
10. Kyle Naik The demise of Bhairon Singh Rathore
◉ A veteran of the BSF and a hero of the 1971 India-Pakistan War, Bhairon Singh Rathore passed away in Jodhpur at the age of 81.
◉ He participated in the 14th BSF unit throughout the conflict and left the military in 1987.
◉ Actor Suniel Shetty portrays the gallantry of the BSF veteran at Rajasthan’s Longewala post during the conflict in the Bollywood film “Border.”
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