22 December Current Affairs 2023 in English

22 December Current Affairs 2023

22 December Current Affairs 2023 refers to the latest news and events happening worldwide and are relevant to our daily lives. Staying updated with the 22 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 22 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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22 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 22 December Current Affairs 2023 helps students ace their exams and prepares them for their future roles as responsible and well-informed citizens of society.

National Mathematics Day 2023

National Mathematics Day 2023: Every year, on December 22nd, India marks National Mathematics Day to honor the birthday of the famous Indian mathematician, Srinivasa Ramanujan. This article dives into the history, celebrations, and the significance of math in our daily lives.

Srinivasa Ramanujan’s math achievements are impressive. He came up with new ways to calculate π, introduced mock theta functions, and made discoveries in partition numbers. His ability to find beauty in numbers, like the example 1729, shows his unique approach to math. Read the complete article here.

Winter Solstice 2023

As the year winds down, an exciting event takes place in the sky—the Winter Solstice. Let’s explore what makes the Winter Solstice in 2023 special and why people around the world find it fascinating.

Even though the Winter Solstice means the shortest day, it also means something hopeful. After this day, the daylight starts sticking around longer. It’s like a sign that brighter and longer days are on the way. Read the complete article here.

UNESCO awards the Rambagh Gate & Ramparts project the highest honor, the Award of Excellence for inclusivity & access to a broader community

UNESCO has awarded the resilient urban revitalization of Rambagh Gate and Ramparts in Punjab, as well as the heritage conservation projects related to Haryana’s Church of Epiphany and Delhi’s Bikaner House.

The Rambagh Gate and Ramparts project received the highest honor, the ‘Award of Excellence,’ for its inclusivity and access to the broader community.

3 projects, including the Church of Epiphany and Bikaner House, received an ‘Award of Merit’.

Sanjay Singh elected new President of the Wrestling Federation of India

Sanjay Singh has been elected the new president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).

Singh is the vice president of the Uttar Pradesh Wrestling Association and previously served on the WFI’s executive council.

He has also been the national federation’s joint secretary since 2019.

He will take over the reins of the WFI chief from Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Parliament passes ‘Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023’

The Lok Sabha passed the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023. It repealed the Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867. The Bill has already been passed by the Rajya Sabha in the Monsoon Session.

It will make the registration of periodicals simple and simultaneous, through an online system without the requirement of any physical interface.

The title registration process which sometimes took 2-3 years, would now be done in 60 days

Parliament passes ‘Telecommunications Bill, 2023’

The Parliament has passed the ‘Telecommunications Bill, 2023’ with the approval of the Rajya Sabha with amendments.

The Bill has already been passed by Lok Sabha. It will transform and reform the telecom sector, services, and its networks. The Bill seeks to amend and consolidate the law relating to the development, expansion, and operation of telecom services.

The Bill seeks to replace the ‘Indian Telegraph Act, 1885’.

Union Minister Smriti Irani inaugurates National Program on Anganwadi-cum-Crèches in New Delhi

Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani inaugurated the National Program on Anganwadi-cum-Crèches in New Delhi.

The government has planned to open 17 thousand creches all around the country and urged states and district officials to identify groups of women construction workers and women farm laborers who can take advantage of the initiative.

Chilla-i-Kalan’ the 40-day period of harsh winter begins in Kashmir on December 21.

‘Chilla-i-Kalan’ is the 40-day harshest winter period when a cold wave grips the region and the temperature drops considerably. ‘Chillai-Kalan’ will end on January 31.

The minimum temperature in Srinagar, Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Qazigund, and Kokernag settled below freezing point.

JCI launches dedicated ‘Paat-Mitro’ app for jute farmers

Jute Corporation of India launched an app that would provide vital knowledge to farmers on various issues for optimal jute cultivation and maximization of income.

Rachna Shah, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, launched the app.

It will also feature information on jute gradation parameters, farmer-centric schemes like ‘Jute-ICARE’, weather forecasts & procurement policies.

Central Railway launches safety ‘panic button’ feature for women passengers

To strengthen the security of women passengers in trains, Central Railway (CR) has introduced a ‘panic button’ system to alert officials in case of an emergency.

The security feature – Red push button – installed inside each of the four ladies’ coaches of a local train was launched last week on a trial basis.

UNESCO: Bengaluru Airport’s T2 named among ‘world’s most beautiful airports’

UNESCO’s Prix Versailles 2023, Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) Terminal 2(T2) managed to stand out, and has been recognized as one of the ‘world’s most beautiful airports.’

The world judges panel, chaired by renowned fashion designer Elie Saab, bestowed this honor and honored T2 with the recognition, making it the sole airport in India to receive this.

The airport was honored with the prestigious ‘Special Prize for an Interior’.

FIH Hockey Star Awards 2023: India’s Hardik Singh, Savita Punia Land Top Honours

Indian men’s hockey team midfielder Hardik Singh and women’s side captain Savita Punia won the FIH Player of the Year and Goalkeeper of the Year (women) awards respectively.

This is Hardik’s second big award this year as he was also conferred the Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr Award for Player of the Year 2022.

This is Savita’s 3rd consecutive FIH Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award.

Andhra Pradesh CM kicks off program to distribute Rs 620-crore tabs

Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy launched the program to distribute free tabs to Class VIII students of government schools at Chinturu in Alluri Sitarama Raju district.

Tabs worth Rs 620 crore will be distributed to 4,34,285 students over the next ten days across the State.

Shubham Mittal

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