Today's Current Affairs 23rd December 2023

NATIONAL

Textiles Ministry Unveils ‘Paat-Mitro’ App for Jute Farmers

• The Ministry of Textiles has launched the “Paat-Mitro” mobile app to assist jute farmers.
• Developed by the Jute Corporation of India Limited (JCI), the app is available in six languages.
• JCI was established in 1971 as an official agency by the Government of India.

Bhupender Yadav Unveils NITI Aayog’s Report on Global Green Growth

• Shri Bhupender Yadav unveiled the G20 report, ‘A Green and Sustainable Growth Agenda for the Global Economy,’ in New Delhi.
• NITI Aayog partnered with IDRC and GDN, presenting insights from a G20 international conference with 40 experts from 14 countries.

French President Emmanuel Macron to Grace India’s Republic Day

• President Macron’s presence at Republic Day celebrations signifies the enduring friendship between India and France.
• President Macron’s attendance marks the sixth instance of a French leader gracing Republic Day celebrations.
• The 25th anniversary of the India-France Strategic Partnership is being commemorated during this year’s Republic Day celebrations.

SPORTS

Sakshi Malik Quits After Election of New Wrestling Federation Chief

• Acclaimed Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik, a bronze medalist at the 2016 Rio Olympics, declared her retirement in protest of the Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI) recent leadership change.

 OBITURY

Dr. V Mohini Giri: A Champion for Women’s Rights Passes Away at 86

• Giri served as the Chair of the National Commission for Women (NCW) from 1995 to 1998 and led the Central Social Welfare Board.

 APPOINTMENS & RESIGNATIONS

Sanjay Singh Becomes New Chief of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)

• Sanjay Singh, affiliated with Brij Bhushan’s faction, secured victory in the WFI elections with 40 votes against Anita Sheoran’s seven.
• The Wrestling Federation of India, governing wrestling nationally, is headquartered in New Delhi.

 IMPORTANT DAYS

National Farmers Day 2023: 23rd December

• National Farmer’s Day, or Kisan Diwas, is celebrated in India December 23.
• Former Prime Minister of India, known for championing farmers’ causes; his birth anniversary is celebrated on this day.

 AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Bengaluru Airport’s T2 Recognized Among UNESCO’s ‘Most Beautiful Airports’

• UNESCO’s Prix Versailles 2023 recognizes Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport Terminal 2 as one of the world’s most beautiful airports.
• The airport was honored with the prestigious ‘Special Prize for an Interior‘ in recognition of its outstanding design.
• Hari Marar is the MD & CEO of Bengaluru International Airport Ltd.

Poet Sukrita Paul Kumar Wins Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize for ‘Salt & Pepper’

• Renowned Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize has named poet-critic Sukrita Paul Kumar as its sixth recipient for her book, “Salt & Pepper: Selected Poems”.
• Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee was awarded the Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize for Social Achievement.
• The Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize was founded in 2018 by US-based publisher Peter Bundalo.

BANKING AND ECONOMY

SEBI Proposes Two-Phase Transition to Instant Settlement in Indian Stock Market

• SEBI is proposing a two-phase implementation of same-day settlement (T+0) and instant settlement, revolutionizing stock market transactions.

About SEBI:

Founded: 12 April 1988

Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra

Founder: Government of India

Agency executive: Madhabi Puri Buch, Chairperson