National News:
- IndiGo's historic achievement: IndiGo has become the first Indian airline to carry 100 million passengers in a single calendar year, firmly establishing its position among the top-10 airlines in the world.
- U-India WTO dispute: The European Union has expressed disappointment over India's rejection of its interim arbitration in the ongoing dispute regarding imports on personal information technology (ICT) products.
- JN.1 COVID-19 changes: The World Health Organization has warned that JN.1 calls on Member States to adapt and better adapt to past changes and mutations of the virus in the context of the increasing nature of COVID subvariants and the increase in respiratory diseases worldwide. There is a need to boost security efforts to reach this level.
International News:
- Colorado Supreme Court Decision on Trump: The Colorado Supreme Court declares former US President Donald Trump ineligible for the presidency under the insurrection clause, setting the stage for a legal battle.
अंतरराष्ट्रीय समाचार:
- Trump on Colorado Supreme Court decision: The Colorado Supreme Court has declared former US President Donald Trump ineligible to serve in the administration under the grounds of abuse of contract or rebellion, setting up a legal battle.
Economy News:
- State Government Securities Auction: Thirteen Indian states collectively raise Rs 19,692 crore in a state government securities auction, slightly surpassing the notified amount.
- IMF Reclassifies India's Exchange Rate Regime: The International Monetary Fund reclassifies India's de facto exchange rate regime from “floating” to “stabilized arrangement.”
- Decline in Agriculture's GDP Share: India reports a decline in the share of agriculture in GDP from 35% in 1990-91 to 15% in 2022-23, highlighting the changing economic landscape.
Economic News:
- State Government Security Tender: Thirteen Indian states participated in a state government security tender, collectively raising Rs 19,692 crore, with the reported amount slightly higher than Rs 19,592 crore.
- IMF reclassifies India's exchange rate regime: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reclassified India's exchange rate regime from “floating” to “fixed” from December 2022 to October 2023.
- Decline in GDP share of agriculture: According to recent government data, the share of agriculture in India's GDP has declined from 35% to 15% from the financial year 1990-91 to 2022-23.
Banking News:
- SBI's Market Capitalization Soars: State Bank of India's stock reaches record levels, with a 17% surge in the past month, reflecting positive investor sentiment.
- Unclaimed Deposits Surge: Unclaimed deposits in Indian banks reach Rs 42,270 crore, marking a 28% increase in 2023.
Banking News:
- Jump in market value capitalization of SBI: State Bank of India's stock price reaches new highs, up 17% in the past month, reflecting positive investor sentiment.
- Unwanted deposits increased: Unwanted deposits in Indian banks reach Rs 42,270 crore, a growth of 28% in 2023.
Business News:
- Thermal Coal Imports from US: India experiences a surge in thermal coal imports, reaching a two-year high in November, with shipments from the US at 1.40 million tonnes.
- Razorpay and Cashfree as Payment Aggregators: Razorpay and Cashfree receive final authorization from the RBI to operate as Payment Aggregators.
business News:
- Thermal coal import from US: Thermal coal imports surge in November, with shipments from the United States touching 1.40 million tonnes.
- Razorpay and Cashfree as payment aggregators: Razorpay and Cashfree get final approval from the Reserve Bank to operate as payment aggregators.
Important Days News:
- International Human Solidarity Day 2023: International Human Solidarity Day on December 20 emphasizes global unity and diversity.
Important day news:
- International Human Rights Day 2023: International Human Rights Day is observed annually on 20 December to emphasize the importance of promoting global unity and diversity.
Awards News:
- Gaja Capital Business Book Prize: 'Against All Odds' and 'Winning Middle India' declared joint winners of the Gaja Capital Business Book Prize.
- Golden Bengal Tiger Award: Israeli film 'Children of Nobody' wins the Golden Bengal Tiger Award at the Kolkata International Film Festival.
Awards News:
- Gaja Capital Business Book Prize: 'Against All Odds' and 'Winning Middle India' are declared joint winners of the Gaja Capital Business Book Prize.
- Golden Bengal Tiger Award: Israeli film 'Children of Nobody' wins the Golden Royal Bengal Tiger Award for Best Film at the Kolkata International Film Festival.
Agreements News:
- MediaTek and Nvidia Partnership: MediaTek and Nvidia collaborate to bring artificial intelligence to the automotive industry, focusing on autonomous driving systems.
- Suzlon and REC Ltd Collaboration: Suzlon and REC Ltd collaborate on non-fund based working capital to support Suzlon's projects.
Agreement News:
- MediaTek and Nvidia Partnership: MediaTek and Nvidia are working together to bring artificial intelligence to the automotive industry, with a focus on autonomous driving systems.
- Suzlon and REC Ltd Collaboration: Suzlon Group, India's largest innovative energy solutions provider, has recently entered into a permanent agreement with REC Limited, the main objective of which is to boost the financial material requirements of its large current order book and drive future projects. are important to do.
Appointments News:
- Director General of Prisons: Senior IPS officer Maheshwar Dayal takes over as the Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services.
Appointments News:
- Director of Communications for Prisons and Correctional Services: Senior IPS officer Maheshwar Dayal has officially assumed charge as Director on Monday, December 18.
Sports News:
- Indian Street Premier League Ownership: Amitabh Bachchan becomes the owner of the Mumbai team in the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL).
sports news:
- Indian Street Premier League Ownership: Amitabh Bachchan becomes the owner of the Mumbai team in the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) to be held in Liege.
Science & Technology News:
- Government Alert on Smishing Threats: The Indian government issues a warning on smishing threats, a new and sophisticated scam using text messages.
- Kakrapar Unit-4 Power Project: Kakrapar Atomic Power Project Unit 4 achieves initial criticality, marking a significant milestone in India's nuclear power landscape.
- Google Maps AI-Powered Experience: Google announces an India-first AI-powered experience for Maps with the introduction of the Address Descriptor.
- Accenture's Generative AI Studio: Accenture launches a Generative AI Studio in Bengaluru to focus on the development and application of generative AI technologies.
Science and Technology News:
- Government warning on smishing danger: The Indian government has issued a warning about a new and discreet scam called “smishing”, in which text messages are misused to trick individuals into divulging expert information.
- Kakrapar Unit-4 Power Project: Kakrapar Atomic Power Project Unit 4 has achieved initial criticality, marking a significant moment in India's nuclear power business.
- Google Maps' AI-powered experience: Google has announced an India-first AI-powered experience that will introduce new features for Maps including Address Descriptor.
- Accenture's Generative A.I. studio: Accenture has launched its Generative A.I. in Bengaluru. Studio, which has started Generative A.I. The focus is on the development and application of technologies.
Miscellaneous News:
- Tiger Attacks in India: India records 112 deaths in 2022 due to tiger attacks, with Maharashtra facing the highest number of cases.
Miscellaneous News:
- Tiger attacks in India: There have been 112 deaths from tiger attacks in India in 2022, with Maharashtra having the highest number of cases.
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