12 December Current Affairs 2023 in English

12 December Current Affairs 2023

12 December Current Affairs 2023 refers to the latest news and events happening around the world and are relevant to our daily lives. Staying updated with the 12 December Current Affairs 2023 is essential for students who are preparing for exams, especially competitive exams, as it forms an important part of the syllabus. The importance of the 12 December Current Affairs 2023 lies in its ability to help students enhance their general knowledge, improve their reading and comprehension skills, and develop their critical thinking abilities.

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12 December Current Affairs 2023 also provides students with insights into various issues such as politics, economics, and social issues that are important for their overall development as informed citizens. Regularly reading and analyzing the 12 December Current Affairs 2023 not only helps students ace their exams but also prepares them for their future roles as responsible and well-informed citizens of society.

International Universal Health Coverage Day 2023

International Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day is commemorated annually on December 12th to advocate for and celebrate the progress towards achieving universal health coverage for all people around the world. It is a reminder of the fundamental right to health and the importance of ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare services for everyone, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status.

The theme for International Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day 2023 is “Health for All: Time for Action”. With a renewed global commitment to achieving Universal Health Coverage for everyone, the focus is now on taking immediate and concrete steps to get progress back on track. The call is to encourage leaders to implement policies that ensure equitable access to essential health services without causing financial hardship, making good health and well-being a universal right, not a privilege. Read the complete article here.

Dr Mohan Yadav was Appointed As Chief Minister Of Madhya Pradesh; Jagdish Devda, and Rajendra Shukla As Deputy CMs

Dr Mohan Yadav has been announced as the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh. Narendra Singh Tomar was appointed as the assembly speaker.

Malhargarh MLA Jagdish Devda and Rewa MLA Rajendra Shukla have been appointed as two deputy CMs of the state. The 58-year-old CM-designate replaces CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

Hornbill Festival 2023 concludes in Nagaland

In Nagaland, after a ten-day-long fanfare with a cultural extravaganza with performances of 18 Cultural Troupes from various tribes and communities, the curtain has fallen on the 24th edition of the Hornbill Festival 2023.

The closing ceremony was held at Naga Heritage Village.

Azentio wins double honours at IBSi Global FinTech Innovation Awards 2023

Azentio has announced that it won two awards at the 5th edition of the prestigious IBS Intelligence Global FinTech Innovation Awards 2023. The awards were formally presented at the Cedar-IBSi Summit on Digital & Core Banking, recently held in Mumbai.

Azentio Software provides critical, vertical-specific software products for customers in banking, financial, and insurance.

Indian social activist Nikhil Dey was named as International Anti-Corruption Champion by the US State Department

Nikhil Dey, an Indian social activist, has been named as the International Anti-Corruption Champion by the US State Department.

He has been acknowledged for his noteworthy support of social movements that oppose corruption in government welfare programs in India by encouraging transparency and accountability, public audits, and participatory democracy.

Adani Green Energy ranked the second-largest global solar PV developer: Mercom

Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has been declared the second-largest global solar PV developer in the global solar energy sector, according to Mercom Capital Group’s Annual Global Report.

Mercom Capital Group is a clean energy communications and research firm.

Javed Akhtar to be felicitated with Padmapani Lifetime Achievement Award at the Ajanta-Ellora Film Festival

Veteran lyricist-screenwriter Javed Akhtar will be felicitated with the Padmapani Lifetime Achievement Award at the Ajanta-Ellora Film Festival.

Akhtar, the co-writer of Hindi cinema classics such as “Zanjeer”, “Deewaar”, “Sholay”, “Don”, “Kaala Patthar” and “Mr. India“, will be honored for his contribution to the Indian film.

International Day Of Neutrality II 12 December

International Day of Neutrality is commemorated on December 12 every year to raise awareness regarding the importance of neutrality in intergovernmental relations and to strengthen peace and security at the global level.

The day is marked globally by holding various types of events aimed at raising public awareness of the value of neutrality in international relations.

Indian Navy conducts bi-annual exercise ‘Prasthan’ off Mumbai coast

The exercise, which is conducted every six months, was held on the R12A (Ratna) Platform of Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) around 83 km away from Mumbai harbor.

The ‘Prasthan’ is conducted to validate measures and procedures to address various contingencies that may arise in the oil production platforms and was held in two phases.

Niti Aayog Delta Rankings: Tiriyani Block Clinches Top Spot

Tiriyani Block has emerged triumphant, securing the foremost position in the inaugural Delta Rankings instituted by Niti Aayog.

This accolade for Tiriyani Block, nestled in the state of Kerala, is indicative of its remarkable strides in crucial domains encompassing healthcare, education, infrastructure, agriculture, and socio-economic welfare.

BoI launches exclusive savings bank product for women

Bank of India (BoI) has launched an exclusive savings bank product for women (Nari Shakti Savings Account) with an independent source of income.

The savings account has features such as personal accident insurance cover of up to ₹1 crore, discounted health insurance and wellness products, and rebates on locker facilities for gold and diamond SB AC holders.

RailTel signs MoUs with IIT Roorkee and University of Birmingham for strategic collaborations

RailTel Corporation of India Ltd (RailTel) has signed two MoUs with IIT Roorkee and with the University of Birmingham to establish a collaborative partnership in the fields of skill development for Railway signaling, Telecommunication, ICT, and development of digital twin for railway operation & maintenance respectively.

The MoUs signed at the inaugural ceremony of the IRSE International Railway Convention 2023.

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence at Bharat Mandapam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi this evening.

GPAI is a multi-stakeholder initiative, which aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice on Artificial Intelligence by supporting cutting-edge research and applied activities on AI-related priorities.

Total digital payment transactions volume increased from 2,071 crores in FY2017-18 to 13,462 crores in FY2022-23 at a CAGR of 45%

Digital payments have significantly increased in recent years, as a result of coordinated efforts of the Government with all stakeholders.

The total digital payment transactions volume increased from 2,071 crore in FY 2017-18 to 13,462 crore in FY 2022-23 at a CAGR of 45% and crossed 10,998 crore during the current financial year till 27.11.2023.

Indian Forest & Wood Certification Scheme launched to promote Sustainable Management of forests and agroforestry

The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has launched the Indian Forest & Wood Certification Scheme.

This national forest certification scheme offers voluntary third-party certification designed to promote sustainable forest management and agroforestry in the country.

GPAI 2023 begins in New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced India’s hosting of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit from December 12-14, 2023.

Comprised of 28 nations and the European Union, GPAI collaborates to address the challenges and opportunities presented by Artificial Intelligence (AI) while advocating for its responsible development.

INDIAN ARMED FORCES CONTINGENT REACHES HANOI FOR JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE “VINBAX-2023”

The Indian Armed Forces contingent comprising 45 personnel reached Hanoi, Vietnam to take part in the fourth edition of Joint Military Exercise VINBAX-2023.

The exercise will be conducted in Hanoi, Vietnam from 11th to 21st December 2023.

Exercise VINBAX was instituted in 2018 and the first edition was conducted at Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.

Travis Head wins ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for November 2023

Australian batter Travis Head, who smashed an explosive century to help Australia win their sixth ICC Cricket World Cup title, has been named as the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for November 2023.

Head beat tough competition from teammate Glenn Maxwell and India seamer Mohammed Shami to claim the honor.

RBI allows REs to use HDFC Bank-Crunchfish AB’s offline payments product

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has given a nod for regulated entities such as banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) to adopt an offline digital payments product made by HDFC Bank in collaboration with Sweden’s Crunchfish AB.

HDFC Bank had stated that it would roll out this service as part of a limited pilot for four months in over 16 cities and towns.

The product ‘Offline Retail Payments’ lets customers and merchants transact offline.

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