NATIONAL
UPDATES
1. Vijay Rupani sworn-in as the CM of Gujarat: Vijay Rupani was sworn
in as the Chief Minister of Gujarat state. Governor of Gujarat, Om Prakash
Kohli, administered the Oath of Office and Secrecy to 21 ministers including
Mr. Rupani and his deputy Nitin Patel. Along with Mr. Rupani as Chief Minister
and Nitin Patel as his Deputy, a total of 19 ministers nine of them in cabinet
rank and 10 MoS were sworn in.
2. Only 1.7% Indians paid income
tax in AY 2015-16: Just over 2 crore Indians, or 1.7 % of the total
population, paid income tax in the assessment year (AY) 2015-16, according to
data released by the I-T department. The number of income-tax return filers
increased to 4.07 crore in assessment year 2015-16 (FY 2014-2015) from 3.65
crore in the previous year. Only 2.06 crore actually paid tax as the others
claimed income below taxable limits.
3. Uttar Pradesh introduces Kisan Uday
Yojana power scheme: UP has launched Kisan Uday Yojana, for the poor in
the state to mark Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s birth anniversary. Lohban and Gausana,
the two villages of Mathura district have been covered for 100 per cent
electrification. The government has a target of covering 16 million by
2018-end, driven by Yogi Adityanath government’s motto ‘Prakash hai to vikas
hai’.
4. Teesta Rangit Festival to revive
tourism in the hills: Darjeeling will host the 5-day Teesta Rangit Tourism
Festival 2017. The 4-month strike has severely affected tourism, one of the
biggest sources of income in the Darjeeling hills. The festival will be held in
phases in different hill towns. It will be held from Dec 27 to 29 in
Darjeeling; Dec 28 and 29 in Kurseong; Dec 29 and 30 in Kalimpong; and Dec 30
and 31 in Mirik.
5. First runway on sea bridge in Lakshadweep: India is all set to
get its first runway on a ‘sea bridge’, as the Airports Authority of India
(AAI) has been given a nod to extend Lakshadweep’s Agatti Airport. The task
will be carried out by building an RCC platform on the beach and shallow area
which will allow bigger ATRs to operate on the island.
INTERNATIONAL
UPDATES
1. World’s largest amphibious
aircraft developed by China: China has launched homegrown AG600, the world’s largest
amphibious aircraft. The plane is codenamed Kunlong. With a wingspan of 38.8
metres (127ft) and powered by four turboprop engines, the aircraft is capable
of carrying 50 people and can stay airborne for 12 hours. The amphibious
aircraft has military applications but will be used for fire fighting and
marine rescue.
2. World’s longest glass bridge opened to public
in China: The world’s longest glass bridge has been opened in China to the public. Though
it has a capacity to hold 2000 people, only 500 would be allowed at a time Located
in Shijiazhuang, the bridge lies 218 meters above hanging between the two
cliffs in Hongyagu Scenic Area in Pingshan county. The bridge is 488 meters
long & 2 meters wide
OTHER UPDATES
BUSINESS/ECONOMY:
1. Solar-based cold storage developed at
IARI: Engineers at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi have
developed a solar-powered on-farm storage structure. It can increase the
shelf-life of fruits and vegetables in regions where cold storage facilities
are absent. It is designed by Pramod Kumar Sharma & others,
which can retain the quality and freshness of fruits & vegetables
for an additional period of up to five days.
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