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Daily Current Affairs- 28 December 2023
Updated On : December 28, 2023
Today's Current Affairs 28th December 2023
INTERNATIONAL
Pakistan Successfully Tests Advanced Rocket System Fatah-II
- Pakistan’s military successfully conducted a flight test of the indigenously developed guided multi-launch rocket system Fatah-II.
About Pakistan:
President: Arif Alvi
Capital: Islamabad
NATIONAL
Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur Initiated ‘MY Bharat’ Campaign
- Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Singh Thakur, recently addressed the youth after the launch of the MY Bharat campaign.
IOA Forms Ad Hoc Committee to Govern Suspended WFI
- In response to the suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) by the Sports Ministry, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has established a three-member ad hoc committee to oversee the day-to-day operations of the WFI.
About Hoc:
- Chairman: Bhupinder Singh Bajwa (Wushu Association of India President)
- Member: M M Somaya (Hockey Olympian)
- Member: Manjusha Kanwar (Former International Shuttler)
About IOA:
President: P. T. Usha
Founded: 1927
Headquarters: New Delhi
Founders: Harry Buck, Arthur Noehren
MHA Declares Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction) Unlawful Under UAPA
- The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has designated the Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction) as an “unlawful association” for a five-year period under the anti-terror Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
Incident of Ammonia Gas Leakage Reported In Ennore Region, Chennai
- On Tuesday night, a fertilizer plant in North Chennai’s Ennore area experienced an ammonia gas leak.
- The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) stated that the level of ammonia in the air was alarmingly high at 2,090 micrograms per cubic meter.
About Tamil Nadu:
Founded: 1773
Chief Minister: M. K. Stalin
Governor: R. N. Ravi
Capital: Chennai
SPORTS
Indian Wrestler Pooja Dhanda Suspended for One Year Due to Whereabouts Failures
- Indian wrestler Pooja Dhanda, a decorated athlete with international accolades, has been suspended for one year by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) due to three whereabouts failures.
- NADA, established in 2005, is India’s central anti-doping agency responsible for testing athletes to ensure fair competition and adherence to World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) regulations.
About NADA:
Headquarters: New Delhi
Founded: 24 November 2005
Chairman: Minister of Sports (India)
OBITURY
Tamil Superstar and Politician Vijayakanth Passes Away at 71
- Tamil Nadu’s beloved actor and politician Vijayakanth, fondly called “Captain,” passed away.
- In 2005, Vijayakanth forayed into politics by founding the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) party.
BANKING AND ECONOMY
CEBR Forecasts India as Third-Largest Economy By 2032, Global Economic Leader by Century’s End
- According to the latest World Economic League Table by CEBR, India’s GDP is poised to exceed that of China by a staggering 90% and surpass that of the United States by 30%.
- This monumental shift is anticipated to materialize post-2080.
- A critical element of this ascension is India’s forecasted average growth rate of 6.5% from 2024 to 2028.
- This trajectory positions India to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2032
About Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr):
Founded: 1992
Headquarters: 4 Bath Street; London EC1V 9DX; United Kingdom
Bank of Baroda to Sell 100% stake In Its New Zealand subsidiary
- Bank of Baroda (BoB), the second-largest public sector bank (PSB) in India, witnessed a surge in its share price, reaching a fresh 52-week high of ₹233.75 per share on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).
- In a newspaper advertisement released on December 27, Bank of Baroda disclosed its intention to divest its entire 100 percent stake in Bank of Baroda (New Zealand).
About Bank of Baroda:
Founder: Sayajirao Gaekwad III
Founded: 20 July 1908, Vadodara
Headquarters: Alkapuri, Vadodara
Coca-Cola Scores a Victory Lap: Secures 8-Year Partnership with ICC as Global Cricket Partner
- Coca-Cola has signed an eight-year deal as the global partner of the ICC, extending their commitment to the sport until the end of 2031.
- This marks a significant extension from their initial five-year agreement in 2019.
About International Cricket Council (ICC):
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 15 June 1909
CEO: Geoff Allardice
Chairman: Greg Barclay
Daily Current Affairs- 28 December 2023
December 28, 2023
Today's Current Affairs 28th December 2023
INTERNATIONAL
Pakistan Successfully Tests Advanced Rocket System Fatah-II
- Pakistan’s military successfully conducted a flight test of the indigenously developed guided multi-launch rocket system Fatah-II.
About Pakistan:
President: Arif Alvi
Capital: Islamabad
NATIONAL
Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur Initiated ‘MY Bharat’ Campaign
- Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Singh Thakur, recently addressed the youth after the launch of the MY Bharat campaign.
IOA Forms Ad Hoc Committee to Govern Suspended WFI
- In response to the suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) by the Sports Ministry, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has established a three-member ad hoc committee to oversee the day-to-day operations of the WFI.
About Hoc:
- Chairman: Bhupinder Singh Bajwa (Wushu Association of India President)
- Member: M M Somaya (Hockey Olympian)
- Member: Manjusha Kanwar (Former International Shuttler)
About IOA:
President: P. T. Usha
Founded: 1927
Headquarters: New Delhi
Founders: Harry Buck, Arthur Noehren
MHA Declares Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction) Unlawful Under UAPA
- The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has designated the Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction) as an “unlawful association” for a five-year period under the anti-terror Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
Incident of Ammonia Gas Leakage Reported In Ennore Region, Chennai
- On Tuesday night, a fertilizer plant in North Chennai’s Ennore area experienced an ammonia gas leak.
- The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) stated that the level of ammonia in the air was alarmingly high at 2,090 micrograms per cubic meter.
About Tamil Nadu:
Founded: 1773
Chief Minister: M. K. Stalin
Governor: R. N. Ravi
Capital: Chennai
SPORTS
Indian Wrestler Pooja Dhanda Suspended for One Year Due to Whereabouts Failures
- Indian wrestler Pooja Dhanda, a decorated athlete with international accolades, has been suspended for one year by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) due to three whereabouts failures.
- NADA, established in 2005, is India’s central anti-doping agency responsible for testing athletes to ensure fair competition and adherence to World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) regulations.
About NADA:
Headquarters: New Delhi
Founded: 24 November 2005
Chairman: Minister of Sports (India)
OBITURY
Tamil Superstar and Politician Vijayakanth Passes Away at 71
- Tamil Nadu’s beloved actor and politician Vijayakanth, fondly called “Captain,” passed away.
- In 2005, Vijayakanth forayed into politics by founding the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) party.
BANKING AND ECONOMY
CEBR Forecasts India as Third-Largest Economy By 2032, Global Economic Leader by Century’s End
- According to the latest World Economic League Table by CEBR, India’s GDP is poised to exceed that of China by a staggering 90% and surpass that of the United States by 30%.
- This monumental shift is anticipated to materialize post-2080.
- A critical element of this ascension is India’s forecasted average growth rate of 6.5% from 2024 to 2028.
- This trajectory positions India to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2032
About Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr):
Founded: 1992
Headquarters: 4 Bath Street; London EC1V 9DX; United Kingdom
Bank of Baroda to Sell 100% stake In Its New Zealand subsidiary
- Bank of Baroda (BoB), the second-largest public sector bank (PSB) in India, witnessed a surge in its share price, reaching a fresh 52-week high of ₹233.75 per share on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).
- In a newspaper advertisement released on December 27, Bank of Baroda disclosed its intention to divest its entire 100 percent stake in Bank of Baroda (New Zealand).
About Bank of Baroda:
Founder: Sayajirao Gaekwad III
Founded: 20 July 1908, Vadodara
Headquarters: Alkapuri, Vadodara
Coca-Cola Scores a Victory Lap: Secures 8-Year Partnership with ICC as Global Cricket Partner
- Coca-Cola has signed an eight-year deal as the global partner of the ICC, extending their commitment to the sport until the end of 2031.
- This marks a significant extension from their initial five-year agreement in 2019.
About International Cricket Council (ICC):
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 15 June 1909
CEO: Geoff Allardice
Chairman: Greg Barclay
