NATIONAL UPDATES:
1. PM Modi unveil the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji
Maharaj at Rajkot Fort: Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the statue of Chhatrapati
Shivaji Maharaj at Rajkot Fort in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district. Modi paid
homage to the rich maritime heritage of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj who
constructed several coastal and sea forts, including the Sindhudurg Fort. The Maratha empire founder's seal inspired
the new naval ensign that was adopted last year when PM Modi commissioned the
first indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant.
2. Tap water supply reaches around 13.69 Crore households
under Jal Jeevan Mis: Tap water supply has reached around 13.69 Crore households under the Jal Jeevan Mission -
Har Ghar Jal.
This
covers 71 percent of total rural households, up from 17 per cent in 2019. According to
a data released by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, nine states and union
territories including Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Telangana, Puducherry,
and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
3. Andhra Pradesh braces for Cyclone Michaung: The Andhra Pradesh administration has issued a high alert for
eight districts given that Cyclone Michaung is set to make landfall near
Bapatla. The cyclone is expected to hit the coastline at a speed of 90-100 kmph, gusting up to 110 kmph. Special
funds have been allocated to collectors of the eight districts to evacuate
people from low-lying areas and the path of the cyclone and provide food, dry
ration at relief camps.
4. Dhami releases Book Highlighting PM Modi's Role In
Transforming DM: Uttarakhand Chief
Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami released
a book which highlights Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts in bringing
about a "paradigm shift" in India's disaster management. The book,
'RESILIENT INDIA: How Modi Transformed India's Disaster Management Paradigm'.
5. President of Kenya, William Samoei Ruto arrives in New
Delhi: President of Kenya, William Samoei Ruto arrived in
New Delhi on a three-day visit to India. He is being accompanied by a
high-level official delegation. He will be accorded a ceremonial welcome at the
forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhawan tomorrow. President Ruto will hold detailed
discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi later in the afternoon tomorrow. The
visit is expected to strengthen the bilateral relations between the two
countries.
6. 2 December – National Pollution
Control Day: The National Pollution Control Day is observed every year
on December 2. It is marked
in the memory of those who lost their lives in the 1984 Bhopal Gas tragedy that
took place on December 2 and 3. The theme for National Pollution Control Day
2023 is “Sustainable Development for
a Clean and Healthy Planet“ It is estimated that at least 4,000 people
died when a pesticide plant by American chemical company Union Carbide’s
pesticide plant began leaking the toxic methyl isocyanate gas into a populated
area in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:
1. India re-elected to International Maritime
Organisation Council: India was re-elected to the Council of
the International Maritime
Organization (IMO) with the highest number of votes in the
elections held in London for the 2024-25 biennium session. The 33rd Assembly of the IMO Council is
being held from 27 November to 6 December 2023 at the IMO Headquarters in
London.
The
Council is an executive body of the IMO and is responsible for monitoring the
work of the organization.
2. India ranks 49th in 2023 World Digital Competitiveness
Ranking: India has been ranked 49th out of 64 economies in the
World Digital Competitiveness Ranking (WDCR) released by the International
Institute for Management Development (IMD). India has made significant in terms
of cybersecurity knowledge but lacks on fronts like technology and future
preparedness. The United
States has topped in the report. The Netherlands took second place
in the ranking, while Singapore, the leader in the technology factor, took
third place.
3. ADB Commits USD 170 Million to transform Kochi's Water
Landscape: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has
approved a significant loan of USD 170 million for the modernization of water
supply services in Kochi, Kerala. Objective
of the loan is to modernize water supply services, elevate urban
living standards, ensure access to clean water, and enhance climate resilience
in Kochi. The project will rehabilitate and upgrade five existing water
treatment plants that have a cumulative production capacity of 325 million
litres per day (MLD).
4. Indonesia's Marapi volcano erupts, spewing ash 3 km
high: Indonesia’s Marapi volcano in West Sumatra
province erupted,spewing volcanic ash as high as 3,000 metres into the
air. According to the country's disaster management agency BNPB, the
2,891-metre-high volcano erupted at 2.54 p.m. Volcanic ash was dispersed
at high intensity to nearby districts. Pictures from BNPB showed cars and roads
covered with ash.
5. 2 December – International Day for the Abolition of
Slavery: The International Day for
the Abolition of Slavery is observed every year on 2 December. It was established by the
United Nations General Assembly on December 2, 1986. This observance recognizes
the efforts of all those who continue to fight against modern manifestations of
slavery like trafficking in persons, sexual exploitation, the most severe forms
of child labour, forced marriage and enlistment of children into the armed
forces. Theme 2023 – Fighting
Slavery’s Legacy of Racism through Transformative Education On this day,
organizations, governments, and individuals come together to fight against the
deplorable practice of slavery in any form across societies. The United Nations
Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the
Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others, adopted by the General Assembly on
December 2, forms the basis of the International Day for the Abolition of
Slavery.
OTHER UPDATES:
DEFENCE
1. 4 December – Indian Navy Day: India celebrates Indian Navy Day every year on December 4. This day
holds a special place in the hearts of Indians, who celebrate the occasion with
great pride and vigour. This is the day when the Indian Navy proudly shows its
strength, commitment and resilience. The Indian Navy celebrates Navy Day on
December 4, in memory of “Operation Trident” launched by the Indian Navy
against Karachi Harbour during the India-Pakistan war in 1971. The operation
was started in response to Pakistan’s operation Chengiz Khan, which was a
preemptive airstrike against an Indian airbase in the western sector. The
Indian Navy bravely gave a blunt reply to Pakistan’s attack through Operation
Trident. After Operation Trident, the Indian Navy also launched Python and
Operation Cactus. It is also a day to remember the brave soldiers who lost
their lives during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971.
SPORTS
1. Amazon acquires ICC cricket rights for Australia till
2027: E-commerce giant Amazon's streaming service Prime Video has
signed a four-year deal with the International Cricket Council (ICC) to provide
exclusive live broadcast rights in Australia for ICC cricket, which will be
available on Prime Video Australia The partnership will see Prime Video
Australia exclusively stream all men’s and women’s events, including the Men’s
and Women’s Cricket World Cups, T20 World Cups, Champions Trophy, U19s, and the
World Test Championship Final
AWARDS AND HONOURS
1. Qatar WISE Prize 2023 for India's Safeena Husain: The prestigious WISE Award
2023 was honoured to Safina
Hussain at the WISE 11 Summit (World Innovation Summit for
Education). The WISE Prize for
Education is the first global award of its kind that honours an
individual for outstanding contributions to education. Working in partnership
with government and communities, Educate Girls reintegrates them into the
formal education system. The WISE
prize was established in 2009 by the Qatar Foundation.
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