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××××××××××××××××××××××× 17-12-2024 1. President Smt Droupadi Murmu will be on a five-day visit to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana from today. During her visit, President Murmu will attend the convocation ceremony of AIIMS Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh, and also lay the foundation of various initiatives at Rashtrapati Nilayam in Secunderabad. 2. PM Modi will visit Rajasthan. During the visit, he will participate in the ‘Ek Varsh-Parinaam Utkarsh’ program, which celebrates the completion of one year of the State Government of Rajasthan. On the occasion, the Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for 24 projects related to energy, roads, railways, and water worth over 46 thousand 300 crores rupees at Jaipur, Rajasthan. 3. Vijay Diwas celebrated across the country yesterday to commemorate India’s victory over Pakistan in 1971 war. 4. The Rajya Sabha yesterday began a special discussion on the glorious journey of 75 years of the Constitution of India with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman leading the charge from the treasury benches to hit out at the opposition on the issue of freedom of expression and protecting the Constitution. 5. The ‘One Nation, One Election’ Bill is set to be introduced in the Lok Sabha by Law Minister Arjun Meghwal on Tuesday. Initially, the bill was scheduled for discussion on December 16. Copies of the bill have already been distributed to Members of Parliament for review. The winter session of Parliament concludes on December 20. 6. More than 61 lakh new subscribers added to EPFO for 2024-25: Labour and Employment Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya said. He also informed that to boost the economy and increase employment generation, the government has announced an employment-linked incentive scheme in the union budget for 2024-25. 7. National Council of Educational Research and Training- NCERT signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with an E-Commerce platform to ensure the affordable and seamless availability of NCERT publications across the country. 8. The education ministry informed that the government will develop 620 Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) under the PM SHRI scheme, which will focus on further strengthening the infrastructure and other amenities of the existing school. 9. Ninety-seven new ESI hospitals have been approved across the country in the last ten years. Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Shobha Karandlaje, said this in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha. 10. Telangana is experiencing a continued cold wave, with temperatures dropping sharply across the state. On Monday, December 16, 2024, 27 of the 33 districts recorded minimum temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius. 11. The Telangana Minority Finance Corporation (TGMFC) has invited applications under the Indiramma Mahila scheme to distribute free sewing machines to eligible women from minority communities. *Women belonging to Muslim, Sikh, Buddhist, Jains and Parsi faiths, who are trained in sewing are eligible for the scheme. Applications should be submitted to the TGMFC website between December 16 and December 31. 12. The Commission for Air Quality Management has reimposed the revised third phase of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the Delhi-NCR region following the sharp rise in air pollution. 13. Manipur recently observed Nupi Lal Numit 2024 to honor the bravery and strength of women who fought for justice during the Nupi Lal uprisings of 1904 and 1939. The event, led by Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, took place at the Nupi Lal Memorial Complex. 14. Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) has launched the ‘CHARAK’ initiative to provide free treatment for life-threatening diseases to economically weaker residents of Singrauli and Sonbhadra districts, with family incomes below Rs. 8 lakh. 15. India’s first diabetes biobank has been set up in Chennai by ICMR in collaboration with MDRF. The facility aims to collect, process, and store biological samples for research on diabetes causes, variations, and related disorders. 16. India Meteorological Department, forecast heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu and coastal Andhra Pradesh during next 2-3 days. ××××××××××××××××××××××× 1. In response to the nationwide campaign launched by AICC to expose alleged corruption and inaction of the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre concerning industrialist Gautam Adani, the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) has announced a ‘Chalo Raj Bhavan’ rally on December 18. 2. The Supreme Court of India has granted a five-year extension for the registration of three specialised armoured diesel vehicles used by the Special Protection Group (SPG), which is responsible for the security of the Prime Minister. 3. Two damaged idols were discovered inside the well of the Bhasma Shankar temple in Sambhal, which reopened last week after being locked for 46 years, officials said on Monday. Meanwhile, the district administration has written to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to conduct carbon dating on the temple and the well to determine their age. The Shri Kartik Mahadev Temple, also known as the Bhasma Shankar temple, was reopened on December 13 during an anti-encroachment drive that uncovered the covered structure. ××××××××××××××××××××××× NIFTY GOLD : ₹ 77,900/ 10gm (24 krt) SILVER : ₹ 92,400/KG 1. India’s wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation for November eased to 1.89 per cent on an annual basis, down from 2.36 per cent in October, according to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry data released yesterday. 2. The Union Government launched the ‘Credit Guarantee Scheme for e-NWR-Based Pledge Financing.’ Under this scheme, farmers will now be able to get a loan through their produce. ××××××××××××××××××××××× 1. Pushpa 2 The Rule box office collection day 12: Allu Arjun film remains stable on second Monday, crosses ₹900 crore. 2. The Supreme Court of India has restrained Carnatic singer TM Krishna from being recognised as a recipient of the MS Subbulakshmi award. A notice was issued to the vocalist and other defendants on Monday — seeking their replies within four weeks. ×××××××××××××××××××× 1. Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) Vadodara has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Navy to enhance logistics-related education, research, and training in New Delhi. 2. President Smt Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh paid tribute to the valiant soldiers of the 1971 war on the occasion of Vijay Diwas. 3. Union Home Minister Amit Shah yesterday interacted with the family members of the martyred security personnel in Jagdalpur, the divisional headquarters of Bastar. The Union Home Minister paid tribute to the martyred jawans at the Amar Shaheed Vatika in Jagdalpur. 4. Army runners Gulveer Singh and Sawan Barwal broke the Indian Elites event record at Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata 2024. Previously set by Army athlete Avinash Sable in 2017. 5. Ajit Doval, India’s National Security Adviser (NSA), is expected to visit China soon for Special Representative talks aimed at addressing the ongoing border disputes between India and China. The visit is anticipated to occur on 18 December 2024, and will involve discussions with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. ×××××××××××××××××××××× 1. Shri Ram temple project in Ayodhya bagged the ‘Sword of Honour’ award from the British Safety Council, said Nripendra Misra, chairman of the Construction Committee of Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, on Sunday. 2. India and Sri Lanka exchanged protocol amending agreements between the two countries for avoidance of double taxation and prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes in income. Both sides also exchanged MoU on training and capacity building of civil servants of Sri Lanka. Grant assistance of 14.9 million dollars for the signalling project in the Maho-Anuradhapura section was announced on the occasion. A financial assistance scheme to 100 new students each annually from the University of Jaffna and Eastern University until the end of academic courses of the beneficiaries was also announced. 3. Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake assures Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to let the country’s territory be used for anti-India activities. 4. 11 Indians found dead at Georgia’s mountain resort restaurant: The Embassy of India in Tbilisi, Georgia, has extended condolences over the demise of eleven Indian nationals in Gudauri, Georgia. The embassy said that it is working closely with local authorities to facilitate the prompt repatriation of the mortal remains to India. Indian nationals died due to carbon monoxide poisoning at a restaurant in Georgia’s Gudauri. 5. India, Sri Lanka, and the UAE have announced a significant collaboration to implement a multi-product pipeline aimed at supplying affordable and reliable energy from India to Sri Lanka. This initiative was highlighted during a joint press conference between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. 6. India Refuses To Sell Arms To Azerbaijan: Azerbaijan has expressed interest in acquiring weapons from India to counterbalance Armenia’s military enhancements, particularly following significant arms purchases by Armenia from India. This request was conveyed through a third country, but India has reportedly ignored it, emphasizing that it will independently determine its bilateral relations without intermediaries. ×××××××××××××××××××××××× 1. Bangladesh’s national elections could be held between late 2025 and early 2026, depending on the extent of reforms implemented. If minimal reforms are undertaken to ensure an accurate voter list, elections could be possible by late 2025. 2. Rabindra Ghosh, a prominent Bangladeshi lawyer, on Monday claimed that he has been receiving death threats since he has decided to represent jailed Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das but vowed that he would continue his fight for justice and minority rights. 3. United Kingdom officially became the first European nation to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). This significant move, a result of the UK’s post-Brexit strategy, aims to boost the country’s economy by providing new business opportunities and trade benefits across the Indo-Pacific region. 4. The U.S. military has successfully tested its Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW), known as “Dark Eagle,” bringing it closer to being used in modern warfare. The test, held at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, proved that the missile can travel faster than 3,800 miles per hour (Mach 5). ******** 1. Pro Kabaddi League Badminton Hall in Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune Tamil Thalaivas : 27 U Mumba : 27 2. A 18-year-old World Chess Champion Gukesh receives grand welcome at Chennai Airport. 3. Hockey, India won the Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2024 championship in Muscat, Oman last night. In the title clash, the Indian team defeated China 3-2 in a penalty shootout to successfully defend its title. Indian goalkeeper Nidhi made three crucial saves during the penalty shootout. 4. In Domestic Cricket, Mumbai has won the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024. In the final match last night, Mumbai registered a five-wicket victory over Madhya Pradesh at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. “””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””” God easily said: Ok, if you are not getting settled in the world, then I will call you here….. Devotee : No no Lord everything is fine and his phone is disconnected.🤣🤪 Closed-eye hallucinations are related to a scientific process called phosphenes. These occur as a result of the constant activity between neurons in the brain and your vision. Even when your eyes are closed, you can experience phosphenes. At rest, your retina still continues to produce these electrical charges. Closed eye visualisation or photopsias or phosphenes is an entoptic phenomenon in which bursts of bright colours appear all across field of vision when eyes are closed or when one is in a dark room. Phosphenes come in 15 categories such as triangles, stars, spirals, spots, amorphous blobs, etc. Radium is present in all uranium ores, and could be extracted as a by-product of uranium refining. Uranium ores from DR Congo and Canada are richest in radium. Today radium is extracted from spent fuel rods from nuclear reactors. In 1954, the total worldwide supply of purified radium amounted to about 5 pounds (2.3 kg) and it is still in this range today, while the annual production of pure radium compounds is only about 100 g in total today. Radium’s main practical use has been in medicine, u tr radon gas from radium chloride to be used in radiotherapy for cancer. Pure radium was isolated in 1902 by electrolysis by Marie Curie and Andre Debierne, a French chemist, according to New World Encyclopedia. Radium E, known to be bismuth-210, was the first synthetic radioactive element that was created synthetically by scientists at the University of California. Radium is classified as an “Alkaline Earth Metals” which are located in Group 2 elements of the Periodic Table. Pure radium is silvery-white, but it readily reacts with nitrogen (rather than oxygen) on exposure to air. National Aquatic Animal : Ganges River Dolphin National River Ganga National Calendar : Saka calendar He was a Indian independence activist, doctor and social worker. SYNONYMS अर्थ– गलत तरीके से और अन्याय करके कमाया हुआ धन 10 वर्षों तक ही संचित किया हुआ रह सकता है। लेकिन वह धन अपने मूलधन सहित पूरा ग्यारहवें वर्ष नष्ट हो जाता है। |