Current Affairs - December 15, 2023 Current Affairs

Pune made history by hosting the largest collaborative reading event, involving 3,066 participants, surpassing China's previous record, and securing a place in the 'Guinness World Record.' The event took place at SP College on December 14th, 2023.

The loan agreement is a significant step towards fortifying power infrastructure in Uttarakhand, to enhance quality, efficiency, and reliability through the introduction of modernized underground cables, substations, and power lines.

Stellantis N.V. CEO Carlos Tavares highlighted India's strategic importance in the company's global operations and unveiled plans for the country as part of the Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan.

Vijay Amritraj and Leander Paes achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Asian men to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, showcasing their remarkable careers and elevating India to the 28th nation represented in this prestigious institution.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has taken a significant step in sustainable urban development by allocating a USD 200 million loan to support the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0, aiming for garbage-free cities in India by 2026.

Antim Panghal, the 19-year-old wrestler competing in the 53 kg category, has been named the UWW Rising Star of the Year for her outstanding season, surpassing even senior stalwart Vinesh Phogat in the same weight class.

Professor Savita Ladage, from Mumbai’s Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, has been awarded the prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry’s Nyholm Prize for Education for her remarkable contributions to chemistry education in India.

Bihar achieved a significant milestone by securing Memorandums of Understanding worth Rs 50,530 crore from 300 companies across various sectors during the Bihar Business Summit 2023.

The provision of 33% reservation for women in Parliament and State legislatures was extended to the Union Territories of Puducherry and Jammu and Kashmir through the Constitution (106th Amendment) Act, 2023.

The collaboration between DAE and IDRS Labs aims to advance cancer care specifically for pelvic cancer through the development of Aktocyte tablets, representing a notable breakthrough in the field.

Daniel Barenboim, a classical pianist, and Ali Abu Awwad, a Palestinian peace activist, were jointly awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace 2023 for their exceptional contributions to fostering peace and non-violent resolution in the Israel-Palestine conflict.

The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute team accomplished 'Mission Antarctica,' culminating in the hoisting of a 7,500 sq ft National Flag atop Mt Rhenock in Sikkim Himalayas at an altitude of 16,500 feet.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has increased India's growth projection for FY24 to 6.7%, attributing it to a robust 7.6% GDP growth in the second quarter, surpassing expectations.

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB) has signed an MoU with the Government of Gujarat for a significant investment of Rs.3000 crore to establish a manufacturing facility in Rajkot by 2026.

INS Tarmugli, originally named INS Tillanchang, was recently re-inducted by the Indian Navy after undergoing repairs and upgrades at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. The ship had been gifted to the Maldives, renamed MCGS Huravee, and was returned to India after decommissioning in May 2023 due to changing diplomatic relations.