Current Affairs December 07, 2018

It is celebrated on December 7 every year to spread awareness of civil aviation among the people of the international civil aviation day. Theme: Working Together to Ensure No Country is Left Behind

• The 23rd International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) 2018 will commence in Thiruvananthapuram.
• Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has launched a unique initiative called "Smart", which is for the agricultural business and rural changes of the state of Maharashtra.
• Electronics and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad launched the National Challenge - "Ideas for India - Creative Solutions by Using Technology for School Students in New Delhi"
• The US Senate and the House of Representatives have passed legislation that will allow the government to fund the shutdown for the next two weeks.
• Trump agreed to suspend plans to increase tariff of 10 percent to 25 percent on the value of $ 200 billion Chinese products within the next 90 days.
• United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has launched a new framework to deal with the crisis of international terrorism and to coordinate efforts in peace and security, humanitarian, human rights and sustainable development areas.
• President Rodrigo Duette asked MLAs to expand martial law in southern Philippines by the end of next year to end continuous violence in the rest of the region.
• Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank) has increased the credit facility of US $ 500 million to Tanzania for water supply projects in the country.
• Krishnamurti Subramaniam - New Chief Economic Advisor
• The shipping ministry has approved the development of a freight in Varanasi around the Inland Waterways Terminal on the Ganges River.
• India has strongly opposed Pakistan's informed move to declare Gilgit-Baltistan as its fifth province.
• The headquarter of Gujarat, Daman and Diu Naval Area has organized a bicycle campaign from Khukari Memorial in the Diu from INS Dwarka-Okha.
• Minister of State for Home, Kiren Rijju inaugurated the 19th All India Police (AIPDM) Shooting Competition -2018 in Gururgram Manesar, Haryana.

Current Affairs December 06, 2018

President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, Desh Ratna Babasaheb Dr.B.R. In order to offer Ambedkar a tribute on 63rd Mahaparinirvan Divas, he led the country.

• Kolkata-Patna became India's second container cargo area on inland waterways.
• Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare Shri Radha Mohan Singh laid foundation stone of Pusa Kisan Haat in ICAR's Agricultural Technology Information Center (ATIC) in New Delhi.
• Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Thawwandand Gehlot in the media study to train Dalit and tribal youth, Dr. BR Ambedkar opened nationwide admission to the School of Media Empowerment.
• South Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) have agreed to verify the pilot clearance of guard positions in the inter-Korean border region.
• The Reserve Bank said that this would reduce the statutory liquidity ratio by 0.25 percent every quarter beginning January next year.
• In order to ensure greater transparency, the Reserve Bank has proposed that floating interest rates on personal, home, auto and MSME loans will be linked to external standards such as repo rates or treasury yields.
• Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) in Goa Government is hosting the annual Startup India Venture Capital Summit in Goa on December 07, 2018.
• Preeti Saran - elected for the Asia Pacific seat on the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR).
• Under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Union Cabinet was apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding between India and Tajikistan for peaceful use of outer space.
• Under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Union Cabinet has given its approval for the cooperation between India and Zimbabwe in the field of earthquake, mining and mineral resources, with prior approval.
• Under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Union Cabinet was apprised of the agreement between India and Algeria on cooperation in the field of space science, technology and applications.
• Under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Cabinet approved the cooperation agreement between India and Japan for cooperation in the postal sector.
• Under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Union Cabinet was apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding between India and the United States on scientific and technical cooperation in Earth Sciences.
• Under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Union Cabinet was apprised of the agreement between India and Uzbekistan on the cooperation of external space for the discovery of outer space and for peaceful purpose.
• Under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Union Cabinet was made aware of the agreement between India and Morocco for peaceful use of outer space.
• Under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Union Cabinet was apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding between India and Russia under the Human Space Flight Program.
• Under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the MOU was issued to the Union Cabinet regarding the issue of joint stamps between India and Armenia on a Memorandum of Understanding.
• Under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Union Cabinet was apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding between India and France in the field of energy efficiency / energy conservation.
• Under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Union Cabinet today approved the MoU between Kanagawa Prefectural of India and Japan Government in the field of health care and health.
• In view of the recent devastating floods in the state, the Center approved additional assistance of more than Rs 3048 crore to Kerala.
• As part of military diplomacy and interaction between India and China's armies, maneuvers are organized every year in hand-in-hand.
• Indian Coast Guard has organized a regional level marine oil pollution reaction exercise called 'San Sagar-2018' in the sea from Port Blair.
• The books "The Republican Ethic" and "Voices of Democracy" (elected Speech of President Shri Ram Nath Kovind) will be started by Shri Venkaiah Naidu, India's Vice President.

Current Affairs December 05, 2018

World Soil Day is celebrated every year on December 5 by regional offices and national and local events at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters in Rome.

• The United Nations General Assembly decided to celebrate International Volunteer Day in December 1985. The General Assembly passed a resolution and announced the celebration of 5th December every year as International Volunteer Day. International Voluntary Day of the United Nations was celebrated by the United Nations in 2001.
• After the division of fixed assets of the family, the Bihar government has fixed Rs 100 for people to register their property.
• Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has approved a grant of Rs 50 lakh to the UGC and Rs. 50 crore for science and technology innovation (STI) to provide assistance to the AICTE recognized central and state universities and colleges.
• National Rail Museum and Wax Museum of Madame Tussaud Delhi NCR have joined the tourists to provide a combo offer.
• In the South Pacific there was a powerful undercurrent earthquake with an intensity of 7.5 from the eastern coast of New Caledonia.
• The United States has warned Russia that if Moscow does not eliminate missiles within 60 days, then it will be withdrawn from a major Cold War treaty which limits mid-range nuclear weapons.
• The United States has re-established "permanent diplomatic presence" for the first time in 27 years in Somalia.
• Reserve Bank of India announces fifth bi-monthly monetary policy statement for 2018-19
• Jharkhand Skill Development Mission Society and FICCI are jointly organizing one-day industry engagement program in New Delhi. Event theme Skill in Jharkhand: Skilling for Future
• Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan has convened an all-party meeting on 11th December to ensure the smooth functioning of the Lower House.
• The Ministry of Women and Child Development is preparing guidelines for the hostels of children, which determines the minimum standards of care provided to children.
• Former India opener Gautam Gambhir has announced retirement from all forms of cricket.
• Australia defeated England 3-0 at the Kalinga Stadium of Bhubaneswar.
• Delhi Daredevils' name was changed to Delhi capitals

Current Affairs December 04, 2018

Navy Day in India is celebrated on December 4 every year to celebrate the achievements and role of naval force in the country.

• The second meeting of the NITI Forum for the North East is being organized in Guwahati.
• President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, presented wreath to former President of India, Shri R. Venkataraman at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 4, 2018.
• Qatar has announced its decision to leave the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and pay more attention to the production of natural gas from January next year.
• The United Nations Security Council will meet on the Iran missile launch issue. After accusing Iran of a medium-range missile test-firing at the weekend, the World Organization is meeting on request from France and Britain.
• The new simplified GST return forms will be introduced from April 1 next year.
• Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas clarified that there is no proposal to change DBT system for subsidy transfers to domestic LPG consumers. At present, cash subsidy has been transferred to LPG consumers' bank account under PHHL scheme.
• Over 80 delegates from 11 countries in Uttar Pradesh are participating in the International Conference on the Bear in Agra.
• Union Home Secretary Mr. Rajeev Gauba has said that the Government aims to make the visa system free from obstacles and make foreign tourists and tourists happy in the country.
• Central Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Conservation Minister, Shri Nitin Gadkari will inaugurate the India Water Effects Conference-2012, which will be held in New Delhi between 5 to 7 December 2018.
• A two-day conference on partnership between the European Union and India for cultural heritage conservation began in New Delhi.
• Mr. A. N. Jha - Finance Secretary
• The Chief Minister of Nagaland, Mr. Nefiyu Rio, was the Minister of State for Tourism (Independent Charge) Mr. K.J. in Kisama Heritage Village in Nagaland. Tourism, Art and Culture Adviser of Alphonse and Nagaland, Mr. H. Kahovoi will inaugurate the project 'Tribal Circuit Development: Perran-Kohima-Wokha' in the presence of Yeptemi.
• The Center and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a loan of $ 85 million for improving the skill development environment system in Odisha.
• India and the United Arab Emirates signed an MoU on currency swaps and MoUs for development cooperation in Africa.
• Men's 2018 Ballon DOR Award - Croatian Midfielder Luca Modric
• Women's Ballon DOR Award - Norwegian striker Eda Hagerberg [first named]
• Pawan Singh became the first Indian to be elected one of seven members of the International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) Judge Committee.
• Maheshwari Chauhan of Rajasthan retained his women's skit title in the 62nd national shooting championship competition (NSCC) for shotgun events in Jaipur.

Current Affairs December 03, 2018

Mr. Ravindra Kumar Verma - technical member in the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity.

The National Women Commission will help in the livelihood program for women especially in the North-East, especially through skill development and special training so that they can be empowered and run their livelihood.

In order to improve skill development ecosystem in Odisha and to set up World Skill Center (WSC) in Bhubaneswar, Government of India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $ 85 million loan letter on December 3, 2018.

X-Cope India-18 is the fourth edition of a series of bilateral joint exercises organized between Indian Air Force and USAF, which will be held in India. This is the first time that this exercise is being organized in the two Air Force bases- Kalkunda and Panagarh from 03 to 14 December 2018.

In Wrestling, Vineesh Fogat won the national title of 57kg in the Tata Motors Senior National Championship in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh. Sakshi Malik won 62 kg

In Badminton, young shuttler Laxman Sen entered the men's singles event of 11th Tata Open India International Challenge in Mumbai.

Atllawme Debbe of Ethiopia won the full marathon with 2 hours 17 minutes and 17 seconds time. Teshome Getacu claimed the second and the Békéle Esefa at third place.

The full marathon of women from Kenya stood for 2 hours 50 minutes and 27 seconds for the first time in Pascalia Chepococcus. Ethiopian Bellev meconon and Fakede Tillhun won the second and third positions.

India and Belgium draw 2-2 in men's hockey World Cup in their second group match in Bhubaneswar.

Current Affairs December 02

On December 2, 'International Abolition Abolition Day was celebrated all over the world.

• The first country to end slavery - 1807, crosses the abolition of Britain's Slave Trade Act. Slavery is still legal in a country like Mauritania.
• December 3 is World Disabled Day. This day is an international ritual promoted by the United Nations since 1992.
• 2018 Theme: Empowering persons with disability and equality
• One of the world's worst industrial catastrophes in which methyl isocyanate killed more than 15,000 people after leaking from Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) insecticide plant on December 2-3, 1984.
• President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, presented wreath to the first President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad on 3rd December, 2018 at the Rashtrapati Bhawan.
• On its first flight, three astronauts, including two astronauts, have been scheduled to launch at the International Space Station (ISS) for a four-and-a-half-month mission.
• According to the figures released by the Central Statistics Office, India's economy grew 7.1 percent in the second quarter of 2018-19.
• The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has begun the 24th meeting of the Conference of Parties (COP-24) in Katowice, Poland.
• Theme - 'One World One Sun One Grid'
• The Asia Pacific Summit -2018 begins in Kathmandu, Nepal's capital.
• Theme - "Addressing the Critical Challenges of Our Time: Interdependence, Mutual Prosperity, and Universal Values".
• Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Shri Arun Jaitley addressed the inaugural session of the 80th session of Planning Commission of the World Trade Organization, Mumbai on December 3, 2018.
• Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador - President of Mexico
• Mr. Sunil Arora - New Chief Election Commissioner of India [23rd Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)]

Current Affairs December 01, 2018

December 01 - World AIDS Day, 2018 "Know your status" topic for World AIDS Day.

• December 01 - Nagaland State Day, on this day, in 1963, Nagaland was declared the 16th state of the Indian Union.
• Union Transport Minister, Surface Transport and Ganga Rejuvenation Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the second edition of the Khasar Festival in God Deshmukh College of Physical Education in Nagpur.
• The Maharashtra government will implement the seventh pay commission from January 1, 2019.
• The Tamil Nadu government has announced an increase in health insurance coverage annually from the current Rs 2 lakh to Rs 5 lakh annually against the Center's Ayushman Bharat Scheme.
• International Roerich Memorial Trust is playing an important role in enjoying faith and peaceful relations by Russia and India. The State Government will provide all possible assistance to develop the Roerich Art Gallery as the center of art and culture.
• Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the 19th Hornbill Festival in Kisama village near Kohima, the state capital in Nagaland.
• Among the concerns about the rule of law and the status of democracy, Romania became the Romania to celebrate 100 years as Romania became a modern state.
• Former US President George H. W. Bush, who helped run the U.S. till the end of the Cold War, died at the age of 94.
• The United States Administration has proposed major changes in the H-1B application process.
• President Ramnath Kovind inaugurated the 13th International Agricultural Fair-Agrotech India-2012, organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in Chandigarh on 1 December 2018.
• The first conference of Directorate General of Armed Forces Medical Services was organized on medical services related to the Army.
• The senders of Indian borders with Border Security Force, BSF, Pakistan and Bangladesh are celebrating their 54th gathering day.
• The Armed Forces Week is starting from 1 December 2018 and ends on December 7.
• Magnus Carlsen defeats Karuna in a tie breaker to keep the world champion title alive.