14 December Current Affairs 2023 in English

14 December Current Affairs 2023

14 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 14 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 14 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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National Energy Conservation Day 2023

National Energy Conservation Day is celebrated annually on December 14th to raise awareness about the importance of conserving energy and promoting sustainable energy practices. This day serves as a reminder of the finite nature of energy resources and the need to protect the environment by reducing our energy consumption.

Energy conservation involves deliberate actions and practices aimed at using energy more efficiently. This can include individual efforts, such as turning off lights and fans when not in use or opting for public transport instead of personal vehicles to reduce energy consumption. At a larger scale, energy conservation contributes to energy efficiency. Read the complete article here.

Centre Introduced Certification Of Authenticity For Jute Products Under Jute Mark India Logo

The Ministry of Textiles has introduced certification of authenticity for Jute Products with the unveiling of the Jute Mark India Logo on 09th July 2022.

Jute Mark India provides collective identity and assurance of origin and quality for traditional jute & jute diversified products. So far, 55 vendors have registered for availing Jute Mark India Logo.

Nine states recorded a higher rate of inflation in November, shows data

As many as nine states have recorded a higher rate of inflation compared to the national average in November.

While the average Indian consumer’s cost of living rose by 5.55% compared to the same time last year, it increased by 7.65% in Odisha, 6.99% in Rajasthan, and 6.78% in Haryana.

Madhya Pradesh Government to set up PM College of Excellence in all districts of the state

Madhya Pradesh government will set up PM College of Excellence in all districts of the state.

The government will upgrade one college in every district out of a total of 570 government colleges as “PM College of Excellence”.

More than Rs 460 crore will be spent on the development of these colleges.

NITI Aayog and IFPRI sign SOI to strengthen policy frameworks for agricultural transformation and rural development

NITI Aayog Organizes Workshop on “Indian Development Model”

NITI Aayog and IFPRI sign SOI to strengthen policy frameworks for agricultural transformation and rural development

The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) signed a Statement of Intent (SoI), aiming to fortify policy and program frameworks contributing to India’s developmental objectives.

The five-year SoI grants IFPRI a broad mandate to support NITI’s Agriculture Vertical in crucial areas.

The Government of India and ADB signed a $200 million loan for the Uttarakhand climate-resilient power system development project

The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed an agreement for availing of a $200 million loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), to improve the quality, efficiency, and reliability of power supply in the state of Uttarakhand.

The ADB funding will strengthen the power system infrastructure and help Uttarakhand in achieving its goal of providing 24×7 power.

Breakthrough Nutraceutical ‘AKTOCYTE’ by the Department of Atomic Energy Set to Transform Cancer Care

In a breakthrough towards enhancing the quality of life for cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy, scientists from the Department of Atomic Energy and M/s. IDRS Labs Pvt. Ltd. Bengaluru has joined hands to develop AKTOCYTE tablets.

AKTOCYTE has received approval from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, operating under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

Delhi University and OP Jindal Global University join hands to host the 74th AICC

Delhi University and OP Jindal Global University are set to organize the 74th Annual All India Commerce Conference (AICC) of the Indian Commerce Association from December 13-15. The conference, scheduled to be held at the campuses of both the organizing universities, is expected to see participation from more than 2,500 delegates from different parts of India and abroad

The main theme of the 74th AICC is ‘One Earth-One Family-One Future’

NTPC Wins Two Silver Awards in Brandon Hall Group’s Excellence in Technology Awards

NTPC, India’s largest integrated power company, has been declared the winner at the Brandon Hall Group’s Excellence in Technology Awards 2023.

NTPC stands out as the only PSU in India to secure dual accolades in the Technology Awards category.

Poonawalla Housing Finance rebrands as Grihum Housing Finance post-TPG takeover

Following a change in ownership, Poonawalla Housing Finance has been rebranded as Grihum Housing Finance with global private equity firm TPG now holding a 99.02% stake in the housing finance company. Before being promoted by Poonawalla Fincorp, the housing financier was a part of the Magma Group.

India Joins UN’s ‘Race to Resilience’ Initiative at COP28

India has joined the United Nations ‘Race to Resilience‘, a global campaign to mainstream the idea of climate resilience in cities across India during the recently concluded COP28 event in Dubai.

The Climate Centre for Cities (C-Cube) at the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, will spearhead this initiative.

‘Race to Resilience’ is a global platform to bring together non-state actors, investors, businesses, cities, regions, and civil society to increase the resilience of the most vulnerable to the climate crisis by 2030.

In existence since 2020, the C-Cube has developed and implemented the ClimateSmart Cities Assessment Framework (CSCAF), a first-of-its-kind city assessment framework on climate-relevant parameters for Indian cities.

Currently, the third round of the assessment is in progress for 220 cities across India. Under the CSAF framework, C-Cube has developed and delivered 26 training modules to improve aspects of urban planning, green cover, and biodiversity; energy and green buildings; mobility and air quality; water management and waste management.

The 29th Kolkata International Film Festival ends, Israeli film ‘Children of Nobody’ won the Best Film Award

The 29th Kolkata International Film Festival ended. The prize distribution and closing ceremony were held at Rabindra Sadan.

219 films from 39 countries were screened at 23 locations across Kolkata.

Israeli film ‘Children of Nobody’ directed by Erez Tadmor, has won the Best Film award under International Competition in Innovation Moving Images.

New Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Vishnu Deo Sai takes oath along with Deputy Chief Ministers Arun Sao and Vijay Sharma

In Chhattisgarh, senior tribal leader Vishnu Deo Sai took the oath as the Chief Minister of the State. Governor Biswabhushan Harichandan administered the oath of office and secrecy in a ceremony held at the Science College ground in Raipur.BJPState president Arun Sao and the Party’s State General Secretary and young leader Vijay Sharma took the oath as Deputy ChiefMinister

Centre approves financial assistance of over 338 crore rupees to Gujarat and 634 crore rupees to Himachal Pradesh

The Centre has approved the financial assistance of over 338 crore rupees to Gujarat, which was severely affected by the Cyclone Biparjoy. The Home Ministry has also approved an additional financial assistance of around 634 crore rupees from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to Himachal Pradesh which was severely affected due to floods, cloudbursts, and landslides.

SBI to sign 70 million euro LoC with KfW for solar projects

The State Bank of India (SBI) signed a 70 million euro (about Rs 630 crore) Line of Credit (LoC) with German Development Bank KfW for promoting solar projects in the country.

The agreement was signed at the bank’s IFSC Gift City Branch in Ahmedabad.

The LoC is aimed at supporting Solar Photovoltaics (PV) projects in India.

Mohammed Shami in the race for the Arjuna Award for the World Cup 2023 special show

One of India’s ODI World Cup heroes, pacer Mohammed Shami has been recommended for this year’s Arjuna Award by the country’s cricket board (BCCI).

Shami was the leading wicket-taker in the World Cup, with 24 wickets to his name from merely seven outings.

Shami is likely to feature in India’s upcoming two-match Test series against South Africa.

Amrit Technology For Removal Of Arsenic And Metal Ions From Water

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) – Madras has developed a technology called ‘AMRIT’ (Arsenic and Metal Removal by Indian Technology) for the removal of Arsenic and Metal ions from water.

The technology uses nano-scale iron oxy-hydroxide, which selectively removes arsenic when water is passed through it.

Badminton pair Satwiksairaj-Chirag selected for Khel Ratna

India’s premier badminton men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty is in line to receive the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, the country’s highest sports prize. The pair has had a remarkable year, reaching as many as six finals, winning five.

They won at the Asian Games, Asian Championships, Swiss Open, Indonesia Open, and Korea Open.

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