Current Affairs-17th December-2021

Todays Current Affairs-17th December-2021

1. Army Chief Naravane takes Charges as Chairman of Chief of Staff Committee.

Army Chief General M.M.Naravane has assumed the charges as chairman of the Chief of Staff Committee as he is the senior most among the three service chiefs.

2.Seven time F1 Champion Lewis Hamilton receives Knighthood

Seven time F1 Champion Lewis Hamilton has receives Knighthood for the service to motorsport.

3. Assam Manohari Gold Tea auctioned for Rs 1 Lakhs /Kg

A variety of Assam Tea called Manohari Gold Tea has set a record sell/auction  of Rs:99999/- Per /Kg

4.Union Cabinet Approves to raise Women's Marriage age to 21 Years.

The Union Cabinet approved the proposal of increasing marriage age for women from 18 years to 21 years.

5.President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurates Dhaka's historic Kali Mandir

On 17th December, President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the historic Sri Ramna Kali Mandir of Dhaka. It was destroyed by the Pakistani Army in the year of 1971 through the Operation Searchlight"

Current Affairs-16th December 2021

 Todays Current Affairs-16th December 2021

1.Assam Governor releases a book "Principles and Practice of Oncology"

Assam Governor Shri Jagadish Mukhi released a book " Principles and Practice of Oncology on 14th December 2021.This book will be helpful for the students and practicing clinicians across the country.

2.Vijay Diwas: 16th December

Vijay Diwas is observed every year on 16th December. This day is celebrated on the Indian Operations Vijay's historic military victory against Pakistan in the year of 1971.

3. Paytm Launches EdTech Platform"Paytm Wealth Academy"

Paytm has announced the launch of Paytm Wealth Academy, A tech powered educational Platform.This platform will allow user to learn trading and financial concept at their own place.

About Paytm:

• Paytm Founded: Aug 2010.
• Headquarter : Noida,UP, India
• Paytm CEO : Vijay Shekhar Sharma.

4.Kolkata Durga Puja Get Recognition of UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

UNESCO has added Kolkata Durga Puja to its 2021 list of Intangible Cultural Heritage to give international recognition to the biggest religious festivals.

About UNESCO:

• Founded : 16th Dec 1945 London,United Kingdom.
• Headquarter : Paris,France.
• Head: Director General- Audrey Azoulay.

5.  Catherine Russel has appointed as the new Head of UNICEF

UN General Secretary  Antonio Guterres has appointed  Catherine Russell as the head of United Nation Children agency UNICEF.

About UNICEF:

• Founded: 11 December 1946.
• Headquarter: New York, USA

Current Affairs-15th December2021

 Todays Current Affairs-15th December-2021

1.Ladakh gets its first FM Radio Station in Leh

Ladakh got its first FM Radio station at Capital City Leh on 14th December. The frequency of FM Radio for Leh and Kargil will be 91.1 FM and will  cover almost 50 km of aerial distance in radius.

2.Dubai has become first govt to implement 100% paperless Strategy.

Dubai government has become the first govt in the world to implement 100% paperless. The paperless Strategy was implemented in five(5) phases. It was announced by the Emirate's Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

3. Global Health Security (GHS) 2021 details.

The overall ranking of GHS Index 2021

COUNTRY          RANK          SCORE

USA                        1                   75.9

Australia               2                   71.1

Finland                 3                   70.1

Canada                 4                   69.8

Thailand               5                    68.2

India                    66                   42.8

Current Affairs-15th December2021

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1.Arvind Kumar Has become the new Director General of Software Technology Parks of India (STPI).

2.Bank of Baroda  has launch a solution for Digital Banking Payments Named BoB World Wave.

3.Jamshedpur FC has become the First Indian Football club to receive a membership of Global Football Alliance(GFC)

4.Harnaaz Sandhu has become the 70th Miss Universe 2021.

5.12th December is celebrated International day of  Neutrality.