National News:
- Medical Negligence Law Amendment: Amit Shah proposes a change to the law to protect doctors from unwarranted prosecution in cases of medical negligence.
- UP Police WhatsApp Channels: Uttar Pradesh Police enhances transparency and outreach by launching WhatsApp Channels.
- International Gita Mahotsav: Kurukshetra hosts the International Gita Mahotsav, featuring global Gita recitations, seminars, and cultural events.
National News:
- Medical Negligence Law Amendment: Amit Shah has proposed changes in the law to protect doctors from unauthorized accusations in medical negligence cases.
- UP Police WhatsApp Channels: Uttar Pradesh Police has taken steps to promote transparency and external connectivity by launching WhatsApp channels.
- International Gita Mahotsav: Kurukshetra has organized the International Gita Mahotsav with global Gita recitations, seminars, and cultural programs.
Economy News:
- India's Net FDI: In October 2023, India's net foreign direct investment (FDI) hits a 21-month high at $5.9 billion.
- Fiscal Management: Center and States maintain a fiscal deficit below 7% of GDP in H1Fy24.
- India's Total Debt: India's total debt reaches Rs 205 trillion in the September quarter.
- RBI Economic Projections: RBI forecasts 7.1% GDP growth for FY24 and a steady 6% in FY25.
Economics News:
- India's Net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): India's net foreign direct investment to reach 21-month high at $5.9 billion in October 2023
- Fiscal Management: The Center and states have shown strong management, with cash surpluses and GDP remaining below 7%.
- India's total debt: In the September quarter, India's total debt reaches Rs 205 trillion.
- RBI's economic forecast: RBI has forecast India's GDP growth at 7.1% for fiscal year 2023-24 and a steady 6% going forward.
Banking News:
- Challenges for Banks Exiting AIF Units: Regulated entities face challenges from exiting Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) units.
- RBI Facilitates Card-on-File Tokenisation: RBI enables Card-on-File Tokenisation directly through card-issuing banks for enhanced security.
- RBI Grants Payment Aggregator Licenses: RBI grants licenses to payment aggregators, including Razorpay, Cashfree, and Google Pay.
Banking News:
- Challenges for banks to exit from AIF units: Regular units are facing challenges in exiting various investment fiber units.
- RBI facilitates card-on-file tokenization: RBI has facilitated card-on-file tokenization directly through card issuing banks to improve security.
- RBI has granted payment collection licenses to: RBI has granted licenses to payment aggregators like Razorpay, Cashfree, and Google Pay.
Important Days News:
- World Basketball Day 2023: Celebrated on December 21, recognizing basketball's role in international relations and peace.
Important day news:
- World Basketball Day 2023: Celebrated on December 21, it recognizes the international connection of basketball and its contribution to peace.
Ranks & Reports News:
- Tamil Nadu Logistics Infra Rankings: Tamil Nadu retains 'Achiever' status in Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2023 rankings.
Ranks and Reports News:
- Tamil Nadu Logistics Infra Rankings: Tamil Nadu has maintained the 'Achiever' status in the Logistics is Across Different States (LEADS) 2023 rankings.
Awards News:
- Lt. Vice Admiral Benoy Roy Chowdhury Posthumously Honored: Posthumous 'Vir Chakra' awarded for valor during the 1971 Indo-Pak War.
- ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 Earns Leif Erikson Lunar Prize: Chandrayaan-3 receives the Leif Erikson Lunar Prize for lunar exploration.
- NTPC Kanti Receives FICCI Water Award: NTPC Kanti awarded FICCI Water Award 2023 for industrial water use efficiency.
Awards News:
- Lieutenant Vice Admiral Benoy Roy Chowdhury Komuteri Awarded: 'Vir Chakra' awarded for his courage during the 1971 India-Pakistan war has been the last honour.
- ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 wins Leif Erikson Lunar Prize: Chandrayaan-3 has won the Leif Erikson Lunar Prize for lunar exploration.
- NTPC Kanti receives FICCI Water Award: NTPC Kanti has been awarded the 2023 FICCI Water Award for Industrial Water Use Efficiency.
Agreements News:
- Aditya Birla Sun Life and IDFC First Bank Collaboration: Collaboration for a bancassurance partnership to offer comprehensive insurance solutions.
Samjhauta News:
- Aditya Birla Sun Life and IDFC First Bank Collaboration: Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance and IDFC First Bank have partnered to collaborate for a bancassurance partnership.
Sports News:
- Maharashtra and AAI Triumph in Badminton Championship: Maharashtra and AAI win titles at the 75th Inter State-Inter Zonal Badminton Championship.
sports news:
- Won in Maharashtra and AAI Badminton Championship: Maharashtra and AAI have won the title in the 75th Inter State-Inter Zonal Badminton Championship.
Science & Technology News:
- Noma Added to WHO List of Neglected Tropical Diseases: Noma, a severe infection, added to WHO's list of Neglected Tropical Diseases.
Science and Technology News:
- Noma included among forgotten tropical diseases by WHO: Noma, classified by WHO as a forgotten tropical disease, is a serious infection.
Miscellaneous News:
- ICAI Reveals New Logo: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India unveils a new logo symbolizing its commitment and role.
- Transition of NAIR Assets to Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya: Ministry of Railways directs the transition of assets from NAIR to Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya for a central university.
Miscellaneous News:
- ICAI unveils new logo: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has unveiled a new logo to distinguish its commitment and role.
- Transfer of assets of National Academy of Indian Railways to Gati Shakti University: The Ministry of Railways has given guidance for transition of assets of National Academy of Indian Railways (NAIR) to Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV).