18 December Current Affairs 2023 in English

18 December Current Affairs 2023

18 December Current Affairs 2023 refers to the latest news and events happening worldwide and are relevant to our daily lives. Staying updated with the 18 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 18 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 Minorities Rights Day 2023

National Minorities Rights Day is commemorated annually on December 18th in India to uphold the fundamental rights of minority communities and promote their equal participation in society. This day serves as a crucial reminder of the importance of safeguarding the rights of all individuals, regardless of their religious, linguistic, or cultural background.

The theme for Minorities Rights Day 2023 is “Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion”. This theme emphasizes embracing diversity and fostering inclusive societies where everyone feels valued and respected. It calls for collective action to combat discrimination and promote the rights of minority groups. Read the complete article here.

International Migrants Day 2023

International Migrants Day, celebrated annually on December 18th, recognizes the contributions and challenges faced by migrants worldwide. It serves as a crucial reminder of the interconnection between migration and global development, and the importance of upholding the rights of all individuals, regardless of their migratory status.

International Migrants Day 2023 focuses on the theme “Promoting Safe Migration”. This theme underscores the vulnerability and marginalization often experienced by migrants and displaced individuals. Despite these challenges, migrants contribute significantly to prosperity, innovation, and sustainable development in countries of origin, transit, and destination. Read the complete article here.

NSDC signs MoU with Saudi govt to protect rights of skilled laborers from India

The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Saudi Arabia to protect the rights of skilled laborers from India.

The registration process will be free of cost adding that skilled laborers from all categories, including AC mechanics, and car painters, can register themselves on NSDC.

KfW Development Bank to fund Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project

The Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project got a major thrust when a loan agreement was signed with KfW Development Bank, Germany, by Rail Infrastructure Development Company (Karnataka) Limited (K-RIDE) in New Delhi.

As per the agreement, KfW Development Bank will provide Euro 500 million (Rs 4,552 crore) and a grant of Euro 4.5 million (Rs 41 crore) for the BSRP.

Paes, Amritraj became the first Asian Men to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame

Former doubles world No. 1 Leander Paes and broadcaster and promoter Vijay Amritraj of India have become the first Asian men to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

Besides the duo, renowned journalist and writer Richard Evans has also been elected in the Ultimate Honour in Tennis.

Shahrukh Khan named top Asian celebrity in the world for ‘saving’ Bollywood

Shahrukh Khan has clinched the top spot in the “Top 50 Asian Celebrities In The World” list for 2023.

Published by the UK-based Eastern Eye newspaper, the list sees Khan outshining global stars from cinema, television, music, arts, literature, and social media.

With $10 b in 4 years, TN ranks fourth in attracting FDI

Cumulative Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflow into Tamil Nadu has touched nearly $10 billion in the last four years from the period between October 2019 and September 2023.

Tamil Nadu ranks fourth in attracting FDI in the period between Oct 2019 and September 2023, after Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Gujarat–but a distant fourth.

Krutrim AI: Ola’s Bhavish Aggarwal launches ‘made-for-India’ rival of ChatGPT

Krutrim SI Designs, the new artificial intelligence (AI) venture of Ola co-founder Bhavish Aggarwal, has unveiled a family of multilingual artificial intelligence (AI) models to cater to the unique requirements of the Indian ecosystem.

Krutrim, ‘artificial’ in Sanskrit, will come in two sizes: a base model named Krutrim trained on 2 trillion tokens and unique datasets, and a larger, more complex model called Krutrim Pro, launching next quarter for advanced problem-solving and task execution capabilities.

Krutrim can understand 22 Indian languages and generate content in about 10, including Marathi, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Odia, Gujarati, and Malayalam. The Krutrim team is based across India and the Bay Area (US).

Dr. Srinivas Naik Dharavath was conferred with the Global Icon Award at the G20 Initiative Summit in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Real Vision Homes Pvt Ltd’s Chairman, Dr. Srinivas Naik Dharavath has been Conferred with Global Icon Award at G20 Initiative Summit in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

The G20 Initiative Summit, organized as part of the Global Economic Forum, was an exclusive gathering that brought together global leaders, policymakers, and industry visionaries.

Indian-American Medical Student Rijul Maini Crowned Miss India USA 2023

This year, the Miss India USA pageant was crowned to Rijul Maini, a medical student from Michigan held in New Jersey.

The 24-year-old Indian-American aspires to be a surgeon and hopes to serve as a role model to women everywhere.

Meanwhile, Greeshma Bhat of Virginia was declared first runner-up and Ishita Pai Raikar of North Carolina was the second runner-up.

Kotak Mahindra Bank partners with IITK to launch the Kotak School of Sustainability through its CSR Program

To address the challenges of global warming, and promote pedigree education, research, and outreach, the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) and the Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (KMBL) joined hands to launch the Kotak School of Sustainability.

The newly launched Kotak School of Sustainability is India’s first fully integrated school of sustainability at IIT Kanpur.

Zinc Football Academy Bags AIFF’s Topmost ‘Elite 3-Star Rating’

In just over 6 years since its inception, Zinc Football Academy – a CSR initiative of Hindustan Zinc, has achieved yet another significant milestone and added a golden feather to its cap, as the academy has been bestowed with the prestigious ‘Elite 3-star’ rating by the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

Trade deficit narrows to nearly $21bn in Nov

India’s trade deficit in November narrowed to $20.6 billion as goods exports and imports fell. Goods exports declined due to a shrinkage in key product categories, including engineering goods, petroleum products, and garments.

The fall in imports was driven by oil and coal.

First-ever Khelo India Para Games conclude in New Delhi; Haryana dominates the medal tally with 40 gold, 39 silver, and 26 bronze

The first-ever Khelo India Para Games (KIPG) concluded in New Delhi with Haryana winning the inaugural title by securing 105 medals including 40 gold, 39 silver, and 26 bronze. KIPG 2023, witnessed the participation of around 1,450 para-athletes from across the country.

India’s Uma Sekhar elected to the Governing Council of UNIDROIT

Uma Sekhar, India’s first woman candidate, was elected to the Governing Council of the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT).

It is noteworthy that all 25 positions on the Governing Council are occupied by distinguished legal experts.

IIT Kanpur collaborated with the Indian Navy to promote technology development

The Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IITK) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Navy signed at the Naval Headquarters.

The MoU has been signed to promote technology development, innovative solutions, and joint R&D.

Indian Armed Forces officers awarded ‘Golden Owl’ for outstanding performance at DSCSC Sri Lanka

All three Indian Armed Forces officers undergoing the Command and Staff Course at Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) in Sri Lanka have been awarded the ‘Golden Owl’ for their outstanding performance.

The DSCSC course is a program designed to prepare senior officers for leadership roles in joint operations and higher command.

IndusInd Bank launches industry-first community banking program for Diamond Cohorts with ‘Indus Solitaire Program’

IndusInd Bank announced the launch of its ‘Indus Solitaire Program,’ a community banking initiative meticulously crafted for the diamond industry.

This curated banking program will be offered through the Bank’s flagship branches in prime locations across various cities with a concentration in Mumbai and Surat and will provide a range of exclusive benefits.

Genrobotics chosen among top three Indian startups at Global AI summit

Genrobotics, a Kerala-based startup acclaimed for leveraging technology for social change, has been adjudged among the top three Artificial Intelligence (AI) startups of India at the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit 2023 organized by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in New Delhi.

Hyderabad ranked 1st in food adulteration cases: NCRB

Hyderabad has ranked first in the country for food adulteration cases, according to the data released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). Telangana stands second, closely followed by Andhra Pradesh.

In 2022, a total of 291 cases of food adulteration were reported across 19 major cities in India.

Shubham Mittal

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