Current Affairs - December 21, 2023 Current Affairs

According to the World Bank's Migration and Development Brief, India secured the top position in global remittances in 2023, with a total of USD 125 billion, reflecting a significant financial contribution from its diaspora.

Maharashtra's women's team secured a remarkable 3-0 victory, claiming the title at the 75th Inter State-Inter Zonal Badminton Championship in Guwahati.

The RBI approved six entities, including RazorPay, Cashfree Payments, PayU, PineLabs, Paytm, and Stripe, signalling the end of the ban on payment aggregator licenses.

World Basketball Day is celebrated annually on December 21, marking the anniversary of Dr. James Naismith's invention of basketball in 1891. The sport has since become globally popular, fostering athleticism, joy, and camaraderie.

The Uttar Pradesh Police has taken a pioneering step by launching WhatsApp Channels for its headquarters and all district units, aiming to enhance public outreach and transparency.

Poonam Khetrapal Singh is the first Indian elected Regional Director of WHO’s South-East Asia Region. Dr. Poonam Khetrapal Singh received the NOM Gold Medal in Bhutan for her outstanding contributions to public healthcare services in the country.

The Leif Erikson Lunar Prize, named after the legendary Norse explorer Leif Erikson, is an annual accolade presented by the Exploration Museum in Husavik, Iceland. ISRO, the Indian Space Research Organisation, received the Leif Erikson Lunar Prize as recognition for its significant contributions and commitment to lunar exploration, highlighting the achievements of the Chandrayaan-3 mission.

Paradip Port set a new record with 100 Million Metric Tonnes of cargo handled in 262 days, showcasing operational excellence and leading in berth productivity among nationwide ports.

The December Solstice, or Winter Solstice, is set to occur in India on December 22, 2023, at around 8:57 AM IST. This marks the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere with approximately 7 hours and 14 minutes of daylight.

Tamil Nadu has secured the 'Achiever' status in the LEADS 2023 rankings, highlighting its impressive performance in the export-import ecosystem for the second consecutive time.

Noma, also known as cancrum oris, primarily affects children aged 2 to 6 years old, and it has been added to the WHO's list of Neglected Tropical Diseases to enhance awareness and efforts for combating this severe infection in impoverished communities.

The late Vice Admiral Benoy Roy Chowdhury was posthumously awarded the original 'Vir Chakra' for his wartime bravery and service in a ceremony held at INS Shivaji.

Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance has entered into a strategic bancassurance partnership with IDFC First Bank to provide comprehensive insurance solutions to the bank's extensive customer base.

The recently approved Post Office Bill, 2023, replaces the 125-year-old Indian Post Office Act, of 1898, as part of a significant legal reform in the postal system.

NTPC Kanti was honoured with the 11th Edition of the FICCI Water Award 2023 for its exemplary performance in "Industrial Water Use Efficiency" during the 9th Edition of India Industry Water Conclave in New Delhi.

Plastic rocks have been discovered in 11 countries across five continents, indicating a widespread issue of global plastic pollution with potential harm to ocean sustainability and human health.