Today's Current Affairs 4th December 2023

INTERNATIONAL

Nandan Nilekani, KP Singh, Nikhil Kamath on Forbes Asia Heroes of Philanthropy List

• Three prominent Indian business leaders – Nandan Nilekani, KP Singh and Nikhil Kamath, have earned a coveted spot on the 17th edition of Forbes Asia’s Heroes of Philanthropy list.
• Nadan Nilekani, co-founder and chairman of the renowned tech giant Infosys, has been acknowledged for his substantial contribution of Rs.3.2 billion (USD 38 million) to his alma mater, IIT Bombay.
• KP Singh, chairman emeritus at DLF, made a remarkable move in August by divesting his remaining direct stake in the renowned real estate firm he once chaired.
• Nikhil kamat, co-founder of Zerodha, is another notable name on the list.

India Re-Elected to International Maritime Organization with Highest Vote Tally

• India has been re-elected to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the 2024-25 biennium with the highest tally.
• The Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, expressed gratitude for the international support.
• The Indian delegation, led by Secretary T.K. Ramachandran from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
• Under the Maritime India Vision (MIV) 2030, India aims to enhance its representation at IMO by appointing permanent representatives in London.

 NATIONAL

India Achieves Remarkable Environmental Milestone: Emission Intensity Falls 33% Ahead of Schedule

• India has successfully slashed its GDP emission intensity by 33% between 2005 and 2019, exceeding its target 11 years ahead of schedule. A government report.
• ‘The Third National Communication to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.’

MoT Launches National Best Tourism Village and National Best Rural Homestays Competition 2024

• Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, has announced the National Best Tourism Village Competition 2024 and the National Best Rural Homestay Competition 2024.
• The competitions were officially launched on World Tourism Day, 27th September 2023.

Kolkata Inaugurated FITEXPO INDIA 2023

• The FITEXPO INDIA 2023, one of Asia’s premier sports, fitness, and wellness trade expos, commenced on December 1 at the Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan in Kolkata.
• The fourth edition of this biennial event promises to provide a 360-degree view of the rapidly expanding sports.

BJP Wins Three of Four State Assembly elections

• Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) emerging victorious in Madhya Pradesh and successfully overturning Congress-led governments in Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan.
• Congress secured a notable victory in Telangana, winning 64 seats with a 39.4% vote share.

India’s Concerns Lead to Non-Signing of COP28 Health & Climate Declaration

• The ministerial event hosted by COP28 Presidency, the World Health Organisation, and the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention.
• The COP28 Declaration on Climate and Health, signed by 124 countries.

 IMPORTANT DAYS

Indian Navy Day 2023:4th December

• It commemorates the strategic and victorious Operation Trident during the Indo-Pakistan War in 1971.
• The Indian Navy, established in 1612 by the East India Company.
• The theme for Indian Navy Day 2023 is “Operational Efficiency, Readiness, and Mission Accomplishment in the Maritime Domain.”

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

India’s President Presents National Awards 2023 for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities

• International Day of Persons with Disabilities witnessed a grand ceremony in New Delhi as President Droupadi Murmu bestowed the National Awards for the Empowerment of Divyangjan 2023 upon 21 individuals and 9 institutions.

BANKING AND ECONOMY

LIC Introduces Framework for Shareholder’s Director: Enhancing Board Structure

• Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), a leading insurance and investment corporation in India.

About LIC:

Chairperson: Siddhartha Mohanty;

Founder: Government of India;

Founded: 1 September 1956;

Headquarters: Mumbai.