History of December 4
- 1907: The first incident of robbery related to India’s freedom struggle took place at Chingripota railway station.
- 1958: The construction of the world’s longest and most important tunnel started in Italy.
- 1992: The structure of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya, India was demolished. With this, riots broke out in many ideals of India.
- 1956 Bhimrao Ambedkar, a political leader, died.
Current Affairs Related 6 December 2024 In English
India Signs $98 Million Loan Agreement with ADB for Plant Health Management
India and ADB signed a $98 million loan agreement to promote plant health management in India. This will increase the yield and quality of crops and make them more resilient to climate change. The project will support the government’s Atma Nirbhar Swachh Plant Program, which promotes plant health management. It will also help in developing regulatory frameworks and institutional systems to effectively implement CPP for horticulture in India.
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Approval for Nine One Stop Centres by Ministry of Women and Child Development
The Empowered Committee of the Ministry of Women and Child Development has approved the proposal of the Ministry of External Affairs to set up nine One Stop Centres. These centres aim to provide comprehensive assistance to women in vulnerable situations. Out of the proposed nine One Stop Centres, seven will have shelter homes and will be set up in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, UAE, and Saudi Arabia. The remaining two centres will be located in Toronto and Singapore and will operate without shelter home facilities. The Indian Community Welfare Fund will play an essential role in providing welfare measures to distressed Indian citizens, especially women.
Real GDP Growth in Second Quarter of FY 2023-24
Real GDP is estimated to grow by 5.4% in the second July-September quarter of the current financial year. According to the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation, real gross value added grew by 5.6% during the same period. Agriculture and allied sectors bounced back in the second quarter, recording a growth rate of 3.5%.
Meghalaya Hosts Maeng Festival 2024
Meghalaya hosted the Maeng Festival 2024. This flower blooms in large quantities in the Garo Hills. The festival celebrates Garo culture, including folk dances, indigenous sports, music, handloom, handicrafts, and authentic cuisine. The event aims to unite local communities, artists, tourists, and artisans and promote intercultural dialogue. More than 2 lakh people are expected to attend the festival.
India Reelected to the UN Peacebuilding Commission
6 December 2024 Current Affairs MCQs
India has been reelected to the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission for the term 2025-2026. India has been a member of the Peacebuilding Commission since its inception in December 2005. The Peacebuilding Commission is an intergovernmental advisory body. It strengthens the larger peace agenda of the international community and assists in peace initiatives in countries affected by conflict. Established in 2005, it advises the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council on matters of peacebuilding and peacekeeping.
Indian Railways Launches Suraksha Mobile Application
Indian Railways has launched the Suraksha Mobile Application to ensure passenger safety. Its main objective is to improve railway safety through capacity building of frontline security category employees of Indian Railways. IRTS officer Shri Dilip Singh has designed the application. Indian Railways has decided to launch the app across all zonal railways, with 16 divisions selected initially for the rollout.
e-Daakhil: A Consumer Grievance Redressal Platform
e-Daakhil has been launched by the Centre across all states and union territories of India. The portal is now operational in every state and union territory. The Consumer Protection Act 2019 was notified and implemented on 20 July 2020. e-Daakhil is an innovative online platform designed to streamline the consumer grievance redressal process. It provides the facility to register complaints and track their status.
Proposal to Increase FDI Limit in Indian Insurance Sector
The government has proposed to increase the foreign direct investment limit for Indian insurance companies from 74% to 100%. The FDI limit in the insurance sector was earlier increased from 49% to 74% in February 2021. The government stated that the proposal to amend certain provisions of the insurance laws aims to ensure access and affordability of insurance to citizens and promote the expansion and growth of the insurance industry.
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