Daily Current Affairs 9th December 2023: Your guide for daily General Knowledge Preparation
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National News
1. India-ADB Loan for Madhya Pradesh Roads
- India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have secured a $175 million loan to enhance Madhya Pradesh’s road network.
- The project entails upgrading around 500 km of roads to two-lane standards, with a focus on climate resilience and disaster readiness.
- ADB will also bolster the capabilities of the Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation Limited in areas like climate response and road safety.
- The initiative includes adopting eco-friendly road building methods, establishing electric vehicle charging facilities, and emphasizing gender equality and social inclusion.
2. ADB’s $98 Million Loan for Horticulture in India
- The Asian Development Bank approved a $98 million loan to enhance access to certified disease-free planting materials for horticulture farmers in India.
- This loan supports the Atmanirbhar Clean Plant Program, aiming to establish centers for disease-free planting materials and a related certification scheme.
- At least six centers equipped with modern diagnostic tools and expert staff will be set up.
- The project also focuses on developing regulatory frameworks, accrediting private nurseries, and implementing a certification scheme for clean plants.
3. Amrit Bharat Station Scheme by Indian Railways
- The Ministry of Railways introduced the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme for the development of stations across Indian Railways.
- A total of 1309 stations are earmarked for development under this initiative.
- The scheme incorporates various development models, including EPC, non-EPC, and some under Public-Private Partnership (PPP).
4. One Bharat Sari Walkathon
- The Ministry of Textiles is organizing India’s largest ‘One Bharat Sari Walkathon’ in Mumbai to promote handloom sari culture and support local craftsmanship.
- The event aims to highlight diverse sari-wearing styles, cultural richness, and advocate for women’s fitness.
- It is anticipated to draw over 5000 women from various backgrounds.
5. Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit 2023
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit 2023’ themed ‘Peace to Prosperity.’
- The summit aims to position Uttarakhand as a prime investment location, focusing on growth, development, and employment opportunities.
- Notable industry leaders, including Shri Pranav Adani, discussed Uttarakhand’s potential for private investment.
6. UNESCO Honors Garba Dance
- UNESCO listed Gujarat’s Garba dance in its Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
- Garba, a traditional folk dance of Gujarat, marks India’s 15th element on UNESCO’s list.
- The Indian government, in collaboration with the Gujarat government, submitted the nomination.
7. Debt Treatment Plan for Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka reached a preliminary agreement with India and the Paris Club on a debt treatment plan, aiding its recovery process with the IMF.
- The agreement aligns with the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility arrangement with Sri Lanka.
- The Official Creditor Committee, led by India, Japan, and France, facilitated this accord.
8. India-UAE Green Credit Initiative at COP-28
- India’s Prime Minister and the UAE President co-hosted a ‘Green Credits Programme’ event at COP-28 in Dubai.
- The initiative encourages eco-friendly practices, covering areas like tree plantation and sustainable agriculture.
- India’s Green Credit Programme, initiated in 2023, complements this global effort.
9. New Zealand’s Stance on Smoking Ban
- New Zealand’s new government revoked the proposed smoking ban for individuals born after January 1, 2009.
- The original ban aimed at deterring youth from smoking.
10. Maharashtra’s Educational Initiatives
- Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais introduced five educational programs focused on comprehensive student development, such as promoting cleanliness and reading culture.
11. ‘The Hump WWII Museum’ in Arunachal Pradesh
- Chief Minister Pema Khandu and US Ambassador Eric Garcetti inaugurated this museum dedicated to the Allied Forces airmen who served in WWII.
- The museum is the second of its kind in Asia, emphasizing the history of the critical air route known as ‘The Hump.’
12. First Female Director General of ICFRE
- Kanchan Devi, an Indian Forest Service officer, has been appointed as the first female Director General of the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education.
- With over three decades of forestry experience, she has made significant contributions to forest management and research.
13. Indian Immunologicals’ New Vaccine ‘Mabella’
- Indian Immunologicals launched ‘Mabella,’ a measles and rubella vaccine for children, developed in partnership with Vietnam’s Polyvac Institute.
14. Taylor Swift as Time’s ‘Person of the Year’
- Taylor Swift was honored as Time magazine’s “Person of the Year” for 2023, her second time receiving this recognition.
- Her first award was in 2017 as part of the Silence Breakers for speaking out against sexual misconduct.
