Today's Current Affairs 11th December 2023

NATIONAL

Indian Army Organizes ‘Honour Run’ in Delhi to Commemorate Kargil War Victory

• In a tribute to the historic military triumph during the Kargil War, the Indian Army orchestrated the ‘Honour Run – Indian Army Veteran’s Half Marathon’ in Delhi on December 10, 2023.

Tiriyani Block Clinched Top Spot in NITI Aayog’s Inaugural Delta Rankings

• The Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP), Tiriyani Block of Kumuram Bheem Asifabad district, Telangana, has secured the top position in the first delta rankings announced by NITI Aayog.
• Rayagada in Odisha and Jamui in Bihar secured the first and second ranks, respectively, in this initiative.
• The event, conducted under the theme ‘Honour Run.’

Indian Navy Conducts Bi-annual ‘Prasthan’ Exercise off Mumbai Coast

• The Indian Navy, recently concluded a comprehensive two-phased exercise named ‘Prasthan‘ in the Offshore Development Area off the Mumbai coast.
• The first phase of the exercise focused on simulating security emergencies, including potential terrorist attacks and bomb threats involving Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).

Indian Army Organizes Table-top Exercise to Empower ASEAN Women Officers

• The Indian Army recently conducted a table-top exercise (TTX) for women officers from the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN).
• This exercise, held at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi from December 4 to 8, is part of the ongoing joint military training initiatives between India and ASEAN member states.

OBITUARY

Veteran Kannada Actor Leelavathi Passes Away at 86

• The revered Kannada actor Leelavathi has passed away at the age of 86.

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

Vishnu Deo Sai Is New Chhattisgarh Chief Minister

• Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has selected Vishnu Deo Sai, a tribal leader and former Union Minister, as its candidate for the Chief Minister's position in Chhattisgarh.

Mohan Yadav Is New Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister

• Mohan Yadav will be the new Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh.
• He is an MLA from Ujjain South and has been the Higher Education Minister in the Shivraj Singh government.

IMPORTANT DAYS

International Mountain Day 2023: Restoring Mountain Ecosystems for a Better Tomorrow

• The journey of International Mountain Day began in 2001 when the United Nations decided to shine a spotlight on mountains.
• They launched the International Year of Mountains on December 11, 2001.
• This year, the theme is “Restoring Mountain Ecosystems.”

SUMMIT'S & MOU's

REC Signs 200M Euro Loan with German Bank KfW For Distribution Sector Reforms

• REC Limited, a prominent Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Power.
• Achieved a significant milestone by signing a 200 million Euro loan agreement with the German bank KfW.
• This agreement, marking REC’s sixth line of credit under the Indo-German Development Cooperation.
• Established in 1969, REC Limited stands as a Maharatna CPSE under the Ministry of Power.

BOOKS & AUTHOR

Ram Nath Kovind Launches Book ‘Naye Bharat Ka Samveda’ on PM Modi

• Former President Shri Ramnath Kovind graced the launch of ‘Naye Bharat ka Samaveda,’ a seminal collection spotlighting Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s.
• ‘Karmayoddha Granth’: Released by Amit Shah, this book provides insights into the life of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
• ‘Narendra Modi: A Political Biography’ by Andy Marino: Offers a comprehensive view of Modi’s political journey.