Today Current Affairs 9 December 2023

Today News Headline, Current Affairs - 09/12/2023

• International Anti-Corruption Day

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address second edition of Infinity Forum, a global thought leadership platform on Fin Tech, at 10:30 AM  via video conferencing, PM  Modi to also address gathering on  occasion

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi to interact with beneficiaries of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) at 12:30 PM via video conferencing; PM Modi to address the gathering on the occasion

• Union MoS Road Transport & Highways & Civil Aviation, General (Dr.) V.K. Singh (Retd.) to visit Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra programme Nekpur Sabitnagar, Block Muradnagar Ghaziabad at 10:45 AM 

• Union MoS Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Electronics & IT and Jal Shakti, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, to undertake a visit to take stock of the relief efforts in the aftermath of the recent floods in Chennai, triggered by Cyclone Michaung.

• Andhra Pradesh government to begin a comprehensive caste census to enumerate all castes,

• Telangana, State Legislative Assembly to meet in Hyderabad ,facilitating oath taking by  newly elected MLAs

• New Congress government in Telangana to release a white paper on state’s finances & begin implementation of two of its six poll 'guarantees'  

• Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) to hold its state executive meeting in presence of party chief & Member of Parliament (MP) Jayant Chaudhary to finalise  strategy for upcoming Lok Sabha polls

• Two-day environmental film festival to begin in Guwahati

• As many as 165 players to go under  hammer during player auction for  second edition of  Women's Premier League 2024 to be held in Mumbai

• India Women vs England Women 2nd T20I (N), Wankhede stadium Mumbai at 7:30 PM  

• India has been selected as pioneer lead country for International Maritime Organization (IMO) Green Voyage2050 Project: Shri Sarbananda Sonowal

• PM congratulates Shri Pu. Lalduhoma on taking oath as Mizoram CM

• Ministry of Heavy Industries sanctions 7432 EV Charging Stations to 3 Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) under FAME India Scheme phase-II

• National Mission For Manuscripts documented 5.2 million manuscripts and conserved 90 million folios across the country

• Shri Dharmendra Pradhan attends the Roundtable Event of Startup Conclave 2023

• Successful training launch of Short-Range Ballistic Missile ‘Agni-1’

• Renewable energy capacity has increased from ~ 76 GW in March 2014 to ~ 179 GW in October 2023; solar power capacity has become 25.5 times during the same period: Union Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister

• Suvidha Sanitary Napkins under PMBJP

• Agartala-Akhaura railway project

• Electricity demand became more than 1.5 times between 2013-14 and 2022-23; peak demand grew by more than 78%; we have been able to meet the demand since we added more than 194 GW of power capacity during this period: Union Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister

• Don't fall for predatory practices, low quality supplies from external sources: Shri Goyal

• Centre to organize Bharat Tex 2024, a global textile mega event from February 26-29, 2024

• IIT Roorkee Robotics Researchers working on Possible Deployment of Drones in SECL Coal Mines

• Nation should be grateful that PM Modi had completed Nehru's unfinished task by abrogating Art 370, says Dr Jitendra Singh

• Ministry of Culture launched Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar Project

• Wages of Khadi Artisans

• Central Financial Assistance given to 32 projects under Waste to Energy Programme since 2018-19: Union Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister

• Government’s approach for reducing use of fossil fuels and to promote production of renewable energy from bioenergy sources, including from agricultural residue

• Norms for fixing Prices of Medicines

• Steps Taken To Decongest The Major Airports Including Delhi

• National Framework for Promoting Energy Storage Systems will encourage an ecosystem for development of Energy Storage, which will ensure affordable and clean electricity for everyone: Union Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister

• Final Result of Combined Medical Services Examination, 2023

• Ministry of Defence inks contract worth Rs 588.68 Cr with Telecommunications Consultants India Limited for Digital Coast Guard project

• Government of India allocates 1972 MW additional power to J&K to meet winter electricity demand

• Sense of superiority over nature a fundamental mistake, harbinger of all environmental woes for humanity: Union Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav

• PM to to address Infinity Forum 2.0 on 9th December

• Selection criteria for MSMEs

• Prime Minister wishes speedy recovery to KCR

• Major ongoing Renewable Energy Schemes and Programmes

• Text of PM’s address at the inauguration of India Art, Architecture & Design Biennale 2023 at Red Fort in Delhi

• Kavach Deployed On 1465 Route Km & 139 Locomotives

• UNION CIVIL AVIATION MINISTER SAYS THAT THERE IS A TARIFF MONITORING UNIT LOOKING INTO FARES OF 60 ROUTES

• Bidding process on under National Hydrogen Mission for setting up 4.5 lakh tons Green Hydrogen production capacity and 1.5 GW annual Electrolyzer Manufacturing Capacity: Union Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister

• Cabinet approves Additional allocation of Rs 2500 crore for continuation of Interest Equalisation Scheme on Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit till 30.06.2024

• “HaritSagar” Green Port Guidelines to reduce carbon intensity and to develop an environment-friendly ecosystem at all Major Ports: Shri Sarbananda Sonowal

• Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal highlights growing confidence in India's potential and nation's rising stature on the global stage

• National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (Divyangjan) Will Be Conducting Two Day International Workshop

• MONUMENT MITRA SCHEME

• Foreign Investment in MSME sector

• 1,69,300 trainees to get training till 2025 under PM-DAKSH, An amount of Rs. 286.42 crore likely to be spent on these trainings

• 736 Dams Proposed For Physical Rehabilitation Under DRIP (Phase II and III)

• DFS Secretary Dr. Vivek Joshi chairs meeting to review progress made in financial fraud cases

• NON-LAPSABLE FUND FOR DEFENCE MODERNISATION

•  THIRD PHASE OF E-COURTS

• Nine Hydroelectric Projects of 2,412 MW capacity commissioned in the North Eastern Region since 2014-15: Union Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister

• India-Korea Electronic Origin Data Exchange System (EODES) for faster clearance of imported goods launched

• Central Consumer Protection Authority issues ‘Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns, 2023’ for prevention and regulation of dark patterns listing 13 specified dark patterns

• PM highlights indigenous products at Investors Summit in Dehradun

• PRESIDENT MEETS SPORTPERSONS WHO BROUGHT GLORY TO THE COUNTRY IN VARIOUS NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

• Expediting the resolution of commercial disputes

• Key Programmes To Assist Minority Communities

• Encouragement to Differently Abled People

• Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh calls on Prime Minister

• Text of PM’s address at inauguration of Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit 2023 in Dehradun

• Ministry of railways launched amrit bharat station scheme for development of stations

• Projects under PM-DevINE Scheme

• Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar is set to deliver keynote address at the launch of NDTV Profit in Mumbai tomorrow

• Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approves reservation norms for Jute Packaging Materials for Jute Year 2023-24 under JPM Act, 1987

• Forums like India Art, Architecture & Design Biennale are vital to celebrating and nurturing our rich cultural heritage: PM

• 11th DIVYA KALA MELA-2023 to be inaugurated in Patna tomorrow

• A total of 32 projects with total project cost of Rs 1363.87 crores  sanctioned so far under the Phase-II of the Scheme for Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector.

• Programmes for Senior Citizens of Minority Communities

• Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah said that Armed Forces Flag Day is an occasion that celebrates the pride we take in our forces

• 17th Brigadiers MNS Work Study Conference to be held virtually on 08 Dec

• AFFORDABLE JUSTICE TO COMMON MAN

• TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT FUND

• PM-DevINE Scheme

• NITI Aayog releases the 1st Delta Ranking of ABP

• Ministry of Tourism kicks off Amrit Dharohar Capacity Building Scheme 2023 in collaboration with Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change

•  Ministry of Tourism, to organize musical festival Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam at Vijayawada on the banks of River Krishna from 10-12th December

• Disbursal of funds under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana

• DPIIT holds meeting with World Bank to showcase initiatives and reforms undertaken to improve India’s Logistics Efficiency

• Wave of transformation witnessed in last 9 years a new identity of Atmanirbhar Bharat’s self-confidence: PM

• Projects under Bharatmala Pariyojana

• Losses of discoms have come down substantially; power sector has become viable: Union Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister

• Sovereign Green Bonds of Rs. 16,000 crores raised by government in 2022-23 for financing renewable energy projects; proceeds of nearly Rs. 6,200 crores dedicated for renewable energy: Union Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister

• 2, 94,115 Vacancies Filled Up In Last Five Years Till 30th September 2023

• Ministry of Textiles to host ‘One Bharat Sari Walkathon’ in Mumbai on 10th December, 2023

• Railway and Road projects in North Eastern States

• Research work on climate change

• Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Sushri Shobha Karandlaje and H.E. Mr. Janusz Wojciechowski, European Commissioner for Agriculture hold a meeting at New Delhi today

• PENSION SCHEME FOR TEACHERS OF SAINIK SCHOOLS

• Measures to Improve Agri Marketing

• Inland fish production

• Ministry of Defence collaborates with Indian School of Business for scholarship to ex-servicemen

• PM pays tributes to courage, commitment and sacrifices of nation’s brave soldiers on occasion of Armed Forces Flag Day

• Causes of Road Accidents

• More than 25 GW thermal, more than 15 GW hydro and 8 GW nuclear power capacity being constructed in the country: Union Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister

• PM to interact with beneficiaries of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra on 9th December

• WIDOWS OF EX-SERVICEMEN

• “India will have 10,000 unicorns in the coming years – this is the opportunity India represents today”: MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar

• Balance between development and environment protection laws

• PM inaugurates the first Indian Art, Architecture & Design Biennale 2023 at Red Fort, Delhi

• NITI Aayog Conducts Workshop under State Support Mission for Improving Innovation Performance of States and UTs

• Ecological Impact of Biofortified Seeds

• PRESIDENT OF INDIA PRESENTS LAKSHMIPAT SINGHANIA – IIM LUCKNOW NATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARDS

• MSDE organises two-day capacity-building programme for its officials to stop sexual harassment of women at workplace

• No proposal to set up energy generation plants based on plastic: Union Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister

• Measures Taken By Govt To Enhance Safety In Train Operations And Minimize Train Accidents

• Centre revises Wheat stock limits for Traders/Wholesalers, Retailers, Big Chain Retailers and Processors

• Features of ESHRAM Portal

• PM Modi Ignites Awakening of Constitutional Consciousness: Former President Shri Ram Nath Kovind

• Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar is scheduled to visit flood impacted areas in Chennai in aftermath of Cyclone Michaung

• Update on Orthopedic Diseases Under Ayushman Bharat Yojana

• Update on Organ Transplantation

• Over 3000 Farmer Producer Organisations and 400 Self-Help Groups, micro-entrepreneurs and social sector enterprises register to be a part of Open Network for Digital Commerce

• PM to inaugurate the first Indian Art, Architecture & Design Biennale 2023 on 8th December

• Exchange Rate Notification No. 90/2023- Customs (N.T.)

• Details of Solar Panels imported to India during 2019-20 to 2023-24

• PM congratulates Shri Revanth Reddy Garu on taking oath as Telangana CM

• Free legal assistance to poor people in remote and rural areas

• Indian Railways Committed To Take New Steps For Increase Energy Efficiency

• INFRASTRUCTURE IN URBANIZED VILLAGES

• 24 units of Thermal Power Plants with 10.6 GW Capacity have installed Flue Gas De-sulfurization: Union Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister

• Measures for curbing environmental pollution

• Thanjavur is beautiful indeed: PM

• "PM Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme" launched under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan with an outlay of Rs. 10,000 Crore supports 2 lakh micro food processing enterprises following One District One Product (ODOP) approach

• Availability of 32mm Staple Fibre Desi-Cotton Seed

• PRESS COMMUNIQUE

• Foundation Stone for New Terminal Building at Rajahmundry Airport to be laid on 10th December

• 517 Routes Commenced Under Udan Scheme, Connecting 76 Airports, Including 9 Heliports & 2 Water Aerodrome

• India is providing assistance of Rs.100 crore per year to International Solar Alliance for 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25 to help energy transition, especially in developing and emerging economies: Union Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister

• STRENGTHENING OF LEGAL AID SYSTEM

• Rebuttal – In response to News 18 UP Uttarakhand news on 06 Dec 2023 about one of the NHIDCL projects in Uttarkashi

• Prime Minister's Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE)

• Mascot ‘Ujjwala’ creates celebratory atmosphere for  first-ever Khelo India Para Games

• India not only focussed at home but also steering global commitments: Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav

• Update on Health for All

• Annual General Meeting of National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation

• International Centre for Automotive Technology  organises “THE ADAS SHOW 2023”  at Manesar

• PM extends Hanukkah greetings

• DIGITAL LIFE CERTIFICATE

• URBAN HOUSING

• 62nd Network Planning Group Meeting under PM GatiShakti discussed four Infrastructure Projects worth Rs 15,000 Crore

• Research Symposium at the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence – GPAI 2023

• Formulation of welfare schemes for gig and platform workers

• Measures taken to conserve forests

• PM expresses deep grief on passing away of legendary Kannada film personality Leelavathi

• 1132 projects approved under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) in 36 states/UTs with total project cost of Rs 23071.29 crore to create processing capacity of 252.297 lakh MT/annum providing benefits to more than 38 lakh farmers

• Enrollment of Farmers and Claim Settlement under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

• Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2023-24

• Domestic defence industries must bolster technological capabilities to address traditional & future challenges: Chief of Defence Staff at Avionics Expo 2023

• PM writes a LinkedIn post on upcoming GPAI Summit

• Letters of Award for setting up 39,600 MW Manufacturing Capacity issued under Tranche II of PLI for High Efficiency Solar Panels: Union Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister

• Chief Commissioner takes Suo Motu cognizance of derogatory terminologies for Divyangjan in Indian Legislation

• Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh appeals to people to generously contribute to Armed Forces Flag Day Fund for the welfare of Veer Naris, Ex-servicemen & their families

• Road Connectivity in North East Region

• Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to inaugurate the first Indian Art, Architecture & Design Biennale 2023 Tomorrow at Red Fort

• Jammu Student-Led National Movement for Energy Conservation named 4E Wave Launched

• Update on Mental Health Services In Rural Areas

• INDIAN ARMY CONDUCTS TABLE-TOP EXERCISE (TTX) FOR ASEAN WOMEN PEACEKEEPERS

• India’s River Cities Alliance Goes Global as NMCG forges alliance with MRCTI, USA at the ongoing COP28 in Dubai

• Cabinet approves Additional allocation of Rs 2500 crore for continuation of Interest Equalisation Scheme on Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit till 30.06.2024

• National Tourism Policy

• National Mission for Clean Ganga

• Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah says, I pray for the safety and well-being of all those affected by Severe Cyclonic Storm Michaung in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu

• Steps by Government for promoting growth and sustainability in urban sector

• Vikasit Bharat Sankalp Yatra surpasses 1 crore participants

• PM urges citizens to accept 100 day challenge of performing impactful tasks in the Viksit Bharat Ambassador module on Namo App

• To commemorate 75 glorious years of its existence, National Defence Academy undertakes hikes to four corners of India

• Deadline for Submission of Applications for “Adopt a Heritage 2.0” Program – December 31, 2023

• Ministry is focusing on creating market enabling environment for trade: Shri Sarbananda Sonowal

• MPEDA undertakes various steps for promotion of exports of marine products

•  Veer Naari flags off NCC countrywide Mega Cyclothon

• Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approves reservation norms for Jute Packaging Materials for Jute Year 2023-24 under JPM Act, 1987

• Status of Inter-Linking of Rivers Project

• GIS Based Water Conservation Plans Prepared for 519 Districts

• Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh conducts aerial survey of areas ravaged by Cyclone Michuang in-and-around Chennai

• Safety Standards of LPG Cylinders

• KEEL LAYING OF FOURTH SHIP (BY 526, MALPE) AND FIFTH SHIP (BY 527, MULKI) OF ASW SWC PROJECT AT CSL, KOCHI ON 08 DEC 23

•  IMPLEMENTATION OF VIRTUAL COURTS PROJECT

• Electricity Requirement grows by 9.6% in FY 2022-23 over previous year, and by 8.5% during April – October 2023 over same period in 2022: Union Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister

• Higher efficiency of induction cooking stoves can enable households to save ₹ 3000 - ₹ 4000 per year: Union Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister

• Startups in Agriculture and Allied Industries

• Union Ministry for Youth Affairs and Sports  ensures boost of medical facilities during the Khelo India Para Games

• Myth vs. Facts

• Road Network in the country

• Hydropower generation above target during last three years: Union Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister

• Increasing Irrigation efficiency

• Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal commends the remarkable contribution of the consumer electronics industry in India

• PM inaugurates ‘Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit 2023’

• Survey on labour population in the country

• Strategies to control the rising pollution in the country

• Statement of Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on the High-Level Ministerial Dialogue on the Climate Finance regarding information to be provided by Parties in accordance with Article 9, paragraph 5, of the Paris Agreement

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