Current Affairs Related to December 4, 2024
Indian Premier League 2025 Mega Auction
The mega auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 took place on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, at the Abadi Al Johar Arena. This two-day event provided all 10 IPL teams the opportunity to rebuild and strengthen their squads for the next three seasons. The IPL mega auction, held every three years, saw a pool of 577 cricket players, including 367 Indian and 210 foreign players, available for selection.
Fourth Foreign Office Consultation Between India and Bosnia and Herzegovina
India and Bosnia and Herzegovina held their fourth Foreign Office Consultation in Sarajevo. The discussions were led by India’s Additional Secretary, Kumar Arun Choudhary, and Bosnia’s Head of the Asia and Africa Department, Tarik Bukvić. The consultation focused on enhancing political cooperation, trade and investment, scientific collaboration, cultural engagement, and youth exchanges.
Gujarat Government’s Architectural and Rural Industry Policy 2024
The Gujarat government launched the Architectural and Rural Industry Policy 2024 to integrate craftsmanship and rural industries, preserve handicrafts, and enhance their presence in domestic and global markets. This policy emphasizes initiatives like credit support enhancement, development of mini clusters, the ODOP scheme, and GI tagging to boost local enterprises.
Indian Chemical Council Receives OPCW Award
During the 29th session of the States Parties’ Conference of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), the Indian Chemical Council was honored with the 2024 OPCW Hague Award. Attended by stakeholders and experts from the global chemical industry, this marked the first time the award recognized the efforts of a chemical industry body.
Central Government’s Initiative to Promote Tourism Destinations
The central government has taken steps to promote India’s prominent tourist destinations. As part of this initiative, 40 projects worth over ₹3,295 crores across 23 states have been approved.
Ceasefire Agreement Between Israel and Hezbollah
Israel’s security cabinet approved a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah, backed by Iran, paving the way to end the conflict in Lebanon. The United States played a key role in mediating this agreement. As per the ceasefire, Israeli troops will withdraw from southern Lebanon, and approximately 5,000 Lebanese soldiers will be deployed in the region.
Nagaland Government’s Economic Empowerment Initiatives
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio launched several state economic empowerment initiatives aimed at improving tourism, transport, agriculture, and entrepreneurship sectors. These include Ura Cab, Nagaland Tourism Connect, Hornbill Edition, and Digital Pig Rearing Insurance. Ura Cabs is a domestic taxi aggregation platform designed to provide a seamless travel experience for tourists and steady income opportunities for local taxi operators.
India-Japan Economic Security Dialogue
India and Japan inaugurated their first dialogue on economic security in Tokyo, focusing on enhancing industrial and technological resilience. The discussion covered strategic trade and technology, with senior officials and experts from both countries participating. The dialogue was co-chaired by Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Japanese Deputy Foreign Minister Masataka Okano.
Kerala Wins Best Marine State Award
Kerala was recognized as the Best Marine State, and Kollam was awarded Best Marine District by the Ministry of Fisheries. Kerala’s achievements in marine fish production, innovative schemes for the development of fishermen, and transparent and timely implementation of central government initiatives were key factors for these accolades.
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