Today’s Current Affairs: 20th Dec 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Day: December 20, 2023
Smart India Hackathon 2023
Smart India Hackathon 2023: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with the participants of the Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2023 through video conferencing on 19th Dec,2023. Mr Modi will also address the participants on the occasion. Smart India Hackathon 2023 is to inculcate a culture of product innovation and a mindset of problem-solving. […]
Khelo India Para Games
Khelo India Para Games: The Union Sports Minister officially closed the inaugural edition of the Khelo India Para Games in Delhi. Haryana emerged as the top-performing state with 105 medals, including 40 gold, followed by Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. The Khelo India Para Games (KIPG) is aimed at empowering para athletes in India. Organized […]
Kakrapar-4 Nuclear Reactor
Kakrapar-4 Nuclear Reactor: The fourth unit of the Kakrapar Atomic Power Project (KAPP-4) in Gujarat, with a capacity of 700 MWe, achieved recently, marking the initiation of a controlled fission chain reaction. The Kakrapar facility, houses the largest indigenous nuclear power reactors built by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL). These pressurized heavy […]
20th Anniversary Of The United Nations Convention Against Corruption
20th Anniversary Of The United Nations Convention Against Corruption: The year 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). The G20 also addresses anti-corruption efforts globally through its Anti-Corruption Working Group and includes related topics in the B20 and SAI20 discussions within the G20 Social track. United Nations Convention against […]
5th Edition Of Logistics Ease Across Different State (LEADS) 2023 Report
5th Edition Of Logistics Ease Across Different State (LEADS) 2023 Report: The Ministry of Commerce & Industry has released the 5th edition of “Logistics Ease Across Different State (LEADS) 2023” report, which serves as a guide for stakeholders in the Logistics Sector by providing strategic insights. Highlights of the LEADS 2023: Thirteen states and Union […]
World’s Largest Meditation Centre
World’s Largest Meditation Centre: Prime Minister Monday recently inaugurated the world’s largest meditation centre, Swarved Mahamandir, in Varanasi. Swarved Mahamandir is the world’s largest meditation centre, where 20,000 people can sit together and meditate. It is located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It aims to illuminate humankind with its spiritual aura and engulf the world in […]
World Bank’s Latest Migration And Development Brief
World Bank’s Latest Migration And Development Brief: The World Bank’s latest Migration and Development Brief highlights India’s significant position as the top remittance recipient, drawing attention to the evolving dynamics in the remittance landscape. Key highlights of the recent report: The top five remittance recipient countries in 2023 are India ($125 billion), Mexico ($67 billion), […]
National Geoscience Data Repository Portal : Ministry Of Mines
National Geoscience Data Repository Portal : Ministry Of Mines The Union Ministry of Mines is to launch the National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) Portal on 19th December 2023 in a ceremony in New Delhi. National Geoscience Data Repository Portal is a comprehensive online platform for accessing, sharing, and analysing geospatial information across India. The NGDR […]
Chum Salmon : Migratory Fish
Chum Salmon : Migratory Fish Scientists have recently discovered that Chum salmon, a migrating fish, have been spawning in the Arctic waters. Chum salmon is a species of anadromous salmonid fish, which means they hatch in freshwater streams and rivers and then migrate out to the saltwater environment of the ocean to feed and grow. […]
