Today’s Current Affairs: 20th December 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Day: December 20, 2024
Human Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM-3)
Human Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM-3): ISRO has initiated the assembly of the Human Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM-3) for Gaganyaan’s first uncrewed flight. HLVM-3 is a human-rated version of ISRO’s LVM3 designed for India’s Gaganyaan mission to carry humans to space. Aim is to enable safe human spaceflight by incorporating advanced reliability and safety […]
Romania and Bulgaria Join Schengen Zone
Romania and Bulgaria Join Schengen Zone: Bulgaria and Romania will join the European Union’s Schengen zone on 1st January 2025. Both nations, which have been EU members since 2007, will finally be able to join the borderless area, allowing for seamless travel and movement across Europe. The Schengen Zone is named after a small village […]
29th Delhi CII Summit
29th Delhi CII Summit: India’s Union Commerce Minister emphasised on the need for equitable responsibilities in sustainable development during the 29th CII Partnership Summit held in Delhi. CII Partnership Summit 2024: Organizer: Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in collaboration with DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Theme (2024): “Partnerships for Progress”. Delegates from 61 countries, […]
Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics
Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics: Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCIS) initiates “detailed examination” after official trade figures showed that India’s gold imports in November surged threefold to an all-time high of $14.8 billion compared to the previous year. It is the premier organization of Government of India for collection, compilation […]
Kisan Kavach
Kisan Kavach: The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology unveiled Kisan Kavach. It is first-of-its-kind anti-pesticide bodysuit designed to protect farmers from the harmful effects of pesticide exposure. The suit is intended to protect farm labourers from imbibing the pesticides they spray. Several of the common pesticides are potential neurotoxins and […]
Baiga Tribe: Jodhaiya Bai
Baiga Tribe: Jodhaiya Bai Jodhaiya Bai, a celebrated Baiga tribal artist and Padma Shri awardee, passed away on December 15, 2024, at the age of 86 after a prolonged illness. Her death was reported from her native Lodha village in Umaria district, Madhya Pradesh.The Baiga Tribe is one of India’s Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). […]
Minority Rights Day
Minority Rights Day: December 18 is celebrated as Minority Rights Day, commemorating the UN Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National, Ethnic, Religious, and Linguistic Minorities (adopted in 1992).The Constitution of India mentions the term “minority” but does not define it.
Moldova Signs International Solar Alliance (ISA) Framework Agreement
Moldova Signs International Solar Alliance (ISA) Framework Agreement: Moldova has officially signed the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Framework Agreement, furthering its commitment to promoting renewable energy.The ISA was conceptualised on the sidelines of COP21 in Paris in 2015 as a collaborative initiative between India and France.The headquarters of the ISA is located in Gurugram, India. […]
Wroughton’s Free-Tailed Bat
Wroughton’s Free-Tailed Bat: Wroughton’s free-tailed bat has been spotted at the Delhi Development Authority (DDA)’s Yamuna Biodiversity Park.It is a highly rare species of molossus bat.It is characterised by its large size, huge ears extending beyond the muzzle, and bicoloured velvet fur. It is known to be a powerful flier.
