Current Affairs 24th December 2019 | Current Affairs News
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CURRENT AFFAIRS: NATIONAL
Indian Railways to modernize its Signalling system
- Indian Railways has decided to modernize its Signalling system on its entire network by implementing Modern Train Control system.
- Ministry of Railways stated that, this is one of the most ambitious modernization projects which envisages up-gradation of a signaling system for improving safety, Line Capacity and to run trains at a higher speed.
- The Ministry stated, four works of the total 640-kilometre route at a cost of 1810 crore rupees have been sanctioned as pilot projects in Supplementary Works Programmes 2018-19 for extensive trials of Modern Train Control System.
- The work of Modernization of Signalling system has been included in Works Programme 2018-19 at a cost of around 78 thousand crore rupees.
- The work includes revision of Automatic Train Protection System, Electronic Interlocking System and Remote Diagnostic and Predictive Maintenance System.
- In connection with works of raising the speed up to 160 kmph to reduce travel time from existing 18 hours to 12 hours, Modern Train Control system shall be implemented on Delhi – Mumbai and Delhi – Howrah High-Density routes.
Urban India declared Open defecation free
- India Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban has achieved its target of creating Urban India Open Defecation Free.
- Urban areas of 35 states and Union Territories have become ODF. In all, 4,320 cities out of 4,372 have declared themselves ODF, of which 4,167 cities have been certified through third-party verification.
Govt notifies rules for fixation of microdots identifiers on vehicles
- The government has notified rules for fixation of microdots identifiers on motor vehicles and their parts.
- Road Transport and Highways Ministry stated , microdots will enhance the security of vehicles. The notification was issued after consideration of suggestions and objections on the draft notification issued in July this year.
CURRENT AFFAIRS: BANKING AND FINANCE
Number of active GST taxpayers crosses 1 crore
- A range of measures to go after tax defaulters and simplifying the GST filing process was discussed by the Group of Ministers headed by Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Modi in Bengaluru.
- Briefing media persons in Bengaluru, Sushil Modi informed that the number of active GST taxpayers has gone up to one crore twenty-one lakh of which 79 lakh are new registrations, since the launch of GST.
IMF retains India’s FY20 GDP growth rate forecast at 6.1%
- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has retained India’s economic growth forecast at 1 per cent for FY20, but stated risks to the outlook are tilted to downward side. IMF’s projection, given in its much-awaited country report on India under Article IV of the Fund, is much higher than those by most agencies.
- For example, the Reserve Bank of India’s latest projection pegged the growth at 5 per cent, Standard & Poor’s at 1 per cent, Moody’s at 4.9 per cent and Fitch’ at 4.6 per cent for the current financial year.
CURRENT AFFAIRS: APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATION
Sangita Reddy takes over as FICCI President
- Sangita Reddy, joint managing director, Apollo Hospitals Group has taken over as the President of industry chamber FICCI for 2019-20.
- She succeeds Sandip Somany, vice chairman and managing director, HSIL.
- The Walt Disney Company APAC President and Star & Disney India Chairman Uday Shankar has been elevated as Senior Vice President of Ficci, and Sanjiv Mehta, chairman and managing director, HUL has joined FICCI leadership as Vice President
About FICCI
- The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry is an association of business organisations in India.
- It is the largest, oldest and the apex business organization in India.
- Headquarters: New Delhi
- Founded: 1927
Govt extends tenure of NABARD chief Harsh Kumar Bhanwala by six months
- The tenure of NABARD chairman Harsh Kumar Bhanwala was extended by six months.
- The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved a six-month extension to the tenure of Bhanwala, with effect from December 18, 2019.
About National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
- National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development is an Apex Development Financial Institution in India.
- Operations in the field of credit for Agriculture and other Economic activities in Rural areas in India.
- Founded: 12 July 1982
- Headquarters: Mumbai
Ghani Set To Win Second Term As Afghan President
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani appears set to win a second term after Afghan election
About Afghanistan
- Capital: Kabul
- Currency: Afghan afghani
- President: Ashraf Ghani
Senior diplomat Harsh Vardhan Shringla appointed new foreign secretary
The Narendra Modi government approved the appointment of Indian ambassador to the United States Harsh Vardhan Shringla as the next foreign secretary. He has replaced Vijay Gokhale.
CURRENT AFFAIRS: AWARDS AND HONOURS
Actor Sharad Ponkshe gets Janakavi P Sawlaram Memorial Award
Noted Marathi actor Sharad Ponkshe has got the Janakavi P Sawlaram Memorial Award for his contribution in the field of cinema and theatre.
CURRENT AFFAIRS: SUMMITS AND CONFERENCE
Army Tech Seminar ‘ARTECH 2019’ for ‘Make in India’ Defence industry begins in Delhi
ARTECH Seminar was launched in 2016 as part of overall vision of ‘Make in India’ and is conducted every year as a part of events leading up to Army Day celebrations.
CURRENT AFFAIRS: SPORTS
Vernon Philander announces international retirement
Seasoned South Africa pacer Vernon Philander will retire from international cricket following the upcoming Test series against England.
CURRENT AFFAIRS: DAYS
Kisan Diwas
Kisan Divas or Farmer’s Day in India or National Farmer’s Day is celebrated on 23 December across the country to commemorate the birth anniversary of the former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh.
National Consumer Rights Day
- National Consumers Right Dayis observed on 24 December to raise awareness about the rights of consumers and responsibilities.
- This is theday when the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 had received the assent of the President.
- Thetheme for World Consumer Rights Day 2019 will be ‘Trusted Smart Products’.
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