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BABA SOMANATH COACHING CENTRE Near Biswanath Nurshing Home, Shardar Patel Marg, Jatani, Khordha- 752050 Mob- 8260605040, 9437202920, 8249356977, 9090555115  Current Affairs- 23rd & 24th December, 2024 1. National Farmers' Day observed on 23rd December 2024.  National Farmers' Day honours farmers' contribution to the nation's growth and development.  It is a reminder of the extremely important role farmers have in ensuring food security, sustaining rural economies, as well as preserving the agricultural heritage of country.  National Farmers' Day commemorates the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh, the fifth Prime Minister of India.  Government has taken many initiatives to support socio- economic upliftment of farmers.  These programmes include the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM- KISAN), and Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana.  Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM- KISAN) is effective from 1 December 2018. It is a Central Sector scheme with 100% funding from Government of India.  Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana was launched on 12 September 2019 by PM Modi from Ranchi, Jharkhand. It is a voluntary and contributory pension scheme. https://t.me/bsccjatani BABA SOMANATH COACHING CENTRE  Current Affairs- 23rd & 24th December, 2024 2. The Order of Mubarak Al-Kabeer, Kuwait's highest honour, has been conferred on PM Modi.  Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received Kuwait's highest honour, the Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer.  This is the 20th time a nation has bestowed an international honour upon Prime Minister Modi.  The Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer is a knighthood order of Kuwait.  As a sign of friendship, it is given to heads of state, foreign sovereigns, and members of foreign royal families.  Foreign leaders including Prince Charles of the United Kingdom and former US Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton have already received the honour. https://t.me/bsccjatani BABA SOMANATH COACHING CENTRE  Current Affairs- 23rd & 24th December, 2024 3. India's forest cover has increased by 1,445 square kilometres.  As per the India State of Forest Report 2023, India's forest cover has increased by 1,445 square kilometres.  - India's total forest and tree cover stood at 8 lakh 27 thousand 357 square kilometers, which is 25.17 percent of India's total geographical area.  Out of this 7 lakh 15 thousand 343 square kilometers is classified as forest cover while 1 lakh 12 thousand 14 square kilometers is tree cover.  The highest increase in forest and tree cover has been registered in Chhattisgarh with 684 square kilometers.  It is followed by Uttar Pradesh and Odisha, each with a 559 square kilometer increase.  In terms of forest cover, Mizoram, Gujarat, and Odisha were the top three leading states.  Mizoram registered an increase of 242 square kilometers, followed by Gujarat (180 square kilometers) and Odisha (152 square kilometers).  Madhya Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, and Maharashtra are leading in total area covered by forests and trees.]  Lakshadweep (91.33%) has the highest percentage in terms of forest cover relative to total geographical area.  It is followed by Mizoram (85.34%) and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands (81.62%).  As per the assessment, 19 states and union territories have more than 33 per cent of their geographical area under forest cover.  Eight states have forest cover exceeding 75 per cent.  India's mangrove cover is estimated at 4,992 square kilometers. Bamboo-bearing areas have also seen growth.  The potential annual timber production from trees outside forests has been estimated at 91.51 million cubic meters.  The carbon stock in India's forests is another key highlight of the report. The current estimate stands at 7,285.5 million tonnes. https://t.me/bsccjatani BABA SOMANATH COACHING CENTRE  Current Affairs- 23rd & 24th December, 2024 4. India will host the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup for the first time.  In the second half of 2025, the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup will be hosted by India.  The ISSF awarded the hosting rights for the top junior international shooting competition for Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun to the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI).  It will be the third top ISSF-level event to be held in India after the senior World Cup in Bhopal in 2023.  This will be the ninth top-level shooting championship to be held in India.  Earlier, India has hosted continental championships and six ISSF competitions, including two World Cup Final competitions besides four senior ISSF World Cups. https://t.me/bsccjatani BABA SOMANATH COACHING CENTRE  Current Affairs- 23rd & 24th December, 2024 5. A monetary penalty of ₹27.30 lakh has been imposed by RBI on Indusind Bank for violation of regulatory norms.  RBI imposed a monetary penalty of ₹20 lakh on Manappuram Finance for violation of regulatory norms.  RBI found that certain savings deposit accounts were opened by IndusInd Bank in the name of ineligible entities.  Manappuram Finance did not verify PAN of customers from verification facility of the issuing authority at the time of customer acceptance.  Manappuram Finance also allotted multiple identification codes to customers in place of a Unique Customer Identification Code for each customer. https://t.me/bsccjatani BABA SOMANATH COACHING CENTRE  Current Affairs- 23rd & 24th December, 2024 6. National Mathematics Day 2024: 22 December  Every year on December 22, National Mathematics Day is celebrated across the country.  It is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of mathematical genius Srinivasa Ramanujan, who gave 3500 mathematical formulas to the world.  The main objective of this day is to raise awareness among people about the importance of mathematics for the development of humanity.  In 2012, then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh declared 22 December as National Mathematics Day on the 125th birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan. Srinivasa Ramanujan He was born on 22 December 1887 in Tamil Nadu. He was the first Indian to be elected a Fellow of Trinity College. He is also known as the "man who knew infinity". He had contributed to mathematical analysis, number theory, infinite series, and continued fractions. In 1918, Ramanujan became the second Indian to be chosen a Fellowship of the Royal Society. He was also one of the youngest people to receive the fellowship of the Royal Society. https://t.me/bsccjatani BABA SOMANATH COACHING CENTRE  Current Affairs- 23rd & 24th December, 2024 7. Maharashtra Assembly passed a bill to reform the prison system in the State.  The Maharashtra Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2024 is based on the Model Prisons Bill, 2023.  A high-security prison and detention centre will be set up in Mumbai.  The Bill has the provision of categories of prisons such as special prisons, open prisons for women, temporary prisons and open colonies.  Open prisons and open colonies will help with the rehabilitation and reintegration of former jail inmates.  The bill has also the provision of the constitution of a 'prison and correctional prison force. https://t.me/bsccjatani BABA SOMANATH COACHING CENTRE  Current Affairs- 23rd & 24th December, 2024 8. The Indian U19 team wins the first-ever T20 Asia Cup.  India won the first-ever Under-19 ACC Women's T20 Asia Cup in women's cricket in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  In the final, India won by 41 runs over Bangladesh.  Aayyushi Shukla took three wickets for India.  Sonam Yadav and Parunika Sisodia both claimed two wickets.  India had previously scored 117 for seven in their allocated 20 overs while batting first.  The leading scorer, Gongadi Trisha, scored a strong 52 runs off 47 balls.  Six of the top teams from the continent competed for the title in the competition, which started on December 15.  Under the leadership of Niki Prasad, India won every match. https://t.me/bsccjatani BABA SOMANATH COACHING CENTRE  Current Affairs- 23rd & 24th December, 2024 9. The first Bio-Bitumen national highway in India inaugurated.  In the Nagpur-Mansar Bypass project on National Highway 44 in Nagpur District, the Union Transport Minister officially inaugurated India's first national highway built with bio-bitumen.  Speaking at the event, Mr. Gadkari said that the environmentally friendly road building would lower construction costs, create jobs, and minimise pollution from stubble burning.  This is the nation's first national highway constructed with bitumen derived from lignin, a crop residue.  This bio-bitumen road is 40% more durable than a conventional asphalt one.  A 1-kilometer section of the Nagpur-Mansar National Highway project has been built by incorporating 15% bio-bitumen into the asphalt.  Praj Industries, a biotech company based in Pune, and the Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) worked together to build this road.  Mr. Gadkari emphasised the use of non- traditional energy sources, such as bio-CNG, and encouraged farmers to make it from bamboo and agricultural waste. https://t.me/bsccjatani BABA SOMANATH COACHING CENTRE  Current Affairs- 23rd & 24th December, 2024 10. Justice Madan Lokur, a former Supreme Court judge, appointed chairperson of the United Nations Internal Justice Council.  The council will be led by Justice Madan B. Lokur till his term ending on November 12, 2028.  Ms. Carmen Artigas from Uruguay, Ms. Rosalie Balkin from Australia, Mr. Stefan Brezina from Austria, and Mr. Jay Pozenel from the United States of America are the other members of the Council.  On June 4, 2012, Justice Lokur was named a Supreme Court justice.  When he reached the age of superannuation, he demitted office on December 30, 2018.  Justice Lokur joined the Supreme Court of Fiji as a judge of its non-resident panel in 2019.  His appointment to the Supreme Court of another nation made him the first Indian judge to hold that position. https://t.me/bsccjatani BABA SOMANATH COACHING CENTRE  Current Affairs- 23rd & 24th December, 2024 11. The several bilateral agreements in the field of Defence and other key areas signed between India and Kuwait.  On 22 December, a meeting was held between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.  They discussed cooperation in key sectors such as pharmaceuticals, IT, fintech, infrastructure and security.  MoU on Defence Cooperation: It institutionalizes bilateral cooperation in training, joint exercises, defence industry collaboration, and research and development.  Cultural Exchange Programme (2025-2029): It facilitates cultural exchanges in art, literature, music, dance, theatre, and preservation of cultural heritage.  Executive Programme for Sports Cooperation (2025-2028): It promotes exchange of expertise in sports medicine, management, media, and science, along with experience- sharing programs.  Kuwait's Membership in International Solar Alliance: It focuses on scaling solar energy deployment and fostering low-carbon growth among member countries. https://t.me/bsccjatani BABA SOMANATH COACHING CENTRE  Prepared By BABA SOMANATH COACHING CENTRE Office Address : Contact for more details : Near Biswanath Nurshing Home, R.C 9938942374 Pur Bazar, Thana Chowk, Jatni 9437202920 Join us with :