History of 2nd December
1911: George V and Queen Mary were the first British kings to visit India at Rani Bazar. The Gateway of India was built to commemorate their arrival in Bombay.
1989: Vishwanath Pratap Singh became the Prime Minister of the country.
1999: Private sector investment in the insurance sector was approved in India.
1918: India’s leading Shastri Shiksha Gurudas Banerjee passed away.
Current Affairs Related to 2nd December 2024
Indian Railways Multitracking Projects
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved three major multitracking projects for the Indian Railways costing around ₹7927 crore. The initiative aims to increase rail connectivity, reduce congestion, and contribute to economic growth. These projects include Jalgaon Manmad 4th line, Bhusaval Khandwa 3rd and 4th line, and Prayagraj Manikpur 3rd line, with a total length of 639 km.
Launch of Teacher App
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan unveiled the Teacher App. It is an innovative digital platform designed to revolutionize education in India by equipping teachers with future-ready skills to meet the demands of 21st-century classrooms. It has been developed by Bharti Airtel Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Bharti Enterprises. The app will empower teachers by providing them access to continuous capacity building, innovative curriculum content, technology, and community-building features.
Supreme Court Decision on Preamble Terms
The Supreme Court upheld the words “secular” and “socialism” in the Preamble of the Constitution. Socialism is a republic dedicated to the elimination of all forms of exploitation. The decision came on a batch of petitions filed in 2020 challenging the validity of including “socialist” and “secular” in the Preamble through the 42nd Constitutional Amendment in 1976. They argued that the word “secular” was deliberately omitted by the Constituent Assembly.
KIIT’s Ranking in Times Higher Education
KIIT DU has been ranked fourth in India in the Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2025. It recognizes universities that excel in interdisciplinary scientific research. However, only four Indian universities, both private and public, are ranked in the top 100 universities globally, and KIIT is one of them, ranked 92 globally.
One Nation One Membership Scheme
The Union Cabinet has approved the One Nation One Membership scheme to provide nationwide access to scholarly research articles and journal publications. ₹6000 crore has been allocated for One Nation One Membership for three years. All higher education institutions under the management of the central or state government and R&D institutions of the central government will benefit from the scheme. Over 6300 institutions will potentially be able to avail of the One Nation One Membership.
Confederation of Indian Industry Strategy Cell
Confederation of Indian Industry Coimbatore has launched a strategy cell to help industries grow their business. The six-member cell will work with select industries for 6 to 12 months. During this period, they will listen to industry owners about their ambitions and plans, document them, and advise the units to grow and become global companies. Launched in May this year, the initiative currently has seven industries being advised by the strategy cell.
AI’s Economic Transformation
AI is already transforming industries and reshaping economies and is set to profoundly shape the future of economic growth in the next few years. However, new research by Boston Consulting Group has revealed that most economies are not ready for AI-driven disruption. BCG’s AI Maturity Matrix provides a comprehensive overview of the AI landscape across 73 economies by focusing on two key aspects.
International Tourism Mart 2024
The 12th edition of the International Tourism Mart has been organized by the Union Ministry of Tourism at UNESCO World Heritage Site Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve. It was inaugurated by Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. It will highlight the tourism potential of the Northeast region to domestic and international visitors. It will serve as an important platform to bring together tourism businesses and entrepreneurs from the eight Northeast states.
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