Today’s Current Affairs: 9th December 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Day: December 9, 2024
Crohn’s Disease : Study
Crohn’s Disease : Study Researchers assess the efficacy and safety of filgotinib, a Janus kinase (JAK) 1 preferential inhibitor, as induction and maintenance therapy in patients with moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease. Crohn’s Disease is a type ofinflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is a chronic, or long-term condition that causes inflammation in the digestive […]
UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs
UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs: India has been chosen to Chair the 68th Session of the United Nation Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND). UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs is the principal policy-making body of the United Nations on drug-related matters. It is mandated to monitor global drug trends, support Member States in formulating balanced policies, […]
MuleHunter.AI
MuleHunter.AI: The Reserve Bank of India asked banks to collaborate with its initiative MuleHunter.AI to weed out mule accounts which are used to commit financial fraud. MuleHunter.AI is the Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning-based model. It has been developed by the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH), which is a subsidiary of Reserve Bank of India. This […]
Indian Star Tortoise
Indian Star Tortoise: Researchers have identified two genetically distinct groups of the Indian star tortoise species namely northwestern and southern. Indian Star Tortoise name comes from the star-like patterns that feature on its high-domed shell. It has very distinctive patterns and its highly rounded shell makes it popular in the world’s trade in exotic pets. […]
India Internet Governance Forum
India Internet Governance Forum: The India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF) 2024 will be held on December 9-10, 2024, at the Bharat Mandapam Convention Center, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. It is the Indian chapter of the United Nations Internet Governance Forum (UN IGF). It is a global multi-stakeholder platform that fosters dialogue on public policy issues […]
John Mahama Returns as Ghana’s President
John Mahama Returns as Ghana’s President: Ghana’s former president, John Dramani Mahama, has made a historic return to power after defeating the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the presidential election. The victory marks Mahama’s third attempt to reclaim the presidency after defeats in 2016 and 2020. This election reflects voter frustration with the NPP’s […]
Amit Shah Unveils Sardar Patel Statue in Jodhpur
Amit Shah Unveils Sardar Patel Statue in Jodhpur: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah unveiled an 11-ft tall statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, in the presence of Union Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and other dignitaries. The statue, made of several metals and weighing 1,100 kilograms, stands on […]
Burkina Faso Junta Names New Prime Minister
Burkina Faso Junta Names New Prime Minister: Burkina Faso’s ruling military junta has announced a significant political shift by appointing Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo as the new prime minister. This move comes a day after the junta dissolved the national government without providing any justification. The country continues to grapple with severe security challenges and […]
HSL Triumphs at 3rd PSU Transformation Awards 2024
HSL Triumphs at 3rd PSU Transformation Awards 2024: Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), a leader in India’s shipbuilding and ship repair industry, garnered two prestigious awards at the 3rd PSU Transformation Awards 2024. The event, held at Shangri-La, New Delhi, on December 5, recognized HSL’s efforts in innovation and technological advancement within the maritime sector.
