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DAILY GK DOSE 4th DEC – 2024 CURRENT AFFAIRS

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DAILY DOSE 4th DEC – 2024 CURRENT AFFAIRS

 

1) South Korean Parliament voted to reject martial law.

  • The South Korean Parliament, also known as the National Assembly, has declared the martial law invalid after lawmakers voted to reject it.
  • The resolution was passed with 190 of 300 members of the ruling and opposition parties in attendance.
  • Since 1980, it is the first time martial law has been declared in South Korea.
  • On 3 December, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeo imposed martial law in the country.

 

2) 29th Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Partnership Summit held in New Delhi.

  • The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) organized the 29th CII Partnership Summit 2024 on 2-3 December in New Delhi.
  • Since 1995, the CII Partnership Summit has been held every year.
  • It is being held by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.
  • 61 participating countries, 30 global speakers, and 11 international ministers have participated in this summit.

 

3) Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah became first female President of Namibia

  • Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of South West Africa People’s Organization (SWAPO) party has won the Namibia’s 8th presidential election.
  • She secure over 57% of the votes. Her closest rival, Panduleni Itula, received 26%.
  • Nandi-Ndaitwah is currently serving as vice president.

 

4) “Brain Rot” has been selected as Oxford Word of the Year 2024.

  • This reflects concerns about impact of social media on mental health.
  • It is defined as cognitive decline due to trivial online content.
  • After a public vote by more than 37,000 participants, six words were shortlisted.
  • Brain Rot is one of them. Other five are demure, dynamic pricing, lore, romantasy, and slop.

 

5) ISRO launched the PSLV-C59/Proba 3 mission on 04 December 2024.

  • Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched the PSLV-C59/Proba 3 mission from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
  • PSLV C59 launched Proba 3 satellites of the European Space Agency into the highly elliptical orbit.
  • New Space India Limited has received this order from the European Space Agency.

 

6) Ratapani has been declared as the 8th Tiger Reserve area of ​​Madhya Pradesh.

  • The Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh has been declared a tiger reserve after approval from the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change.
  • Ratapani is the 57th Tiger Reserve of India.
  • Ratapani Tiger Reserve has a core area of ​​763.8 sq km and has a buffer area of ​​507.6 sq km and a total area of ​​1271.4 sq km.

 

7) West Bengal declared top destination for heritage tourism by UNESCO.

  • On December 2, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said UNESCO had declared the state as a top destination for heritage tourism and the sector had generated employment for lakhs of youth.
  • Minister of State for Tourism Indranil Sen said a record 2,489 homestays have been opened in the state and 65% of these are located in North Bengal.
  • The Chief Minister also said that the Jagannath temple under construction in Digha will soon be opened for devotees.

 

8) Indian Navy Day 2024: 4 December

  • Navy Day in India is celebrated on 4 December to recognize the achievements and role of the Indian Navy.
  • Indian Navy celebrates Navy Day to commemorate “Operation Trident”, which was an attack by the Indian Navy on Karachi harbour during the 1971 War.
  • The theme of Indian Navy Day in 2024 is “Strength and Power through Innovation and Indigenisation.”
  • The Indian Navy conducted a grand operational display at the iconic Blue Flag Beach in Puri, Odisha on December 4, 2024 to commemorate Navy Day.

 

9) Uber has launched Asia’s first water transport service on Dal Lake.

  • Asia’s first water transport service, Uber Shikara, was launched on Dal Lake, Jammu, and Kashmir.
  • Under this initiative, tourists can now enjoy hassle-free, pre-booked shikara rides through Uber’s ride-hailing app.
  • Uber India and South Asia President Prabhjeet Singh inaugurated this service.
  • This service is currently starting with seven local shikara operators. These shikaras will be located at Nehru Park, a scenic island in the heart of Dal Lake.

 

10) Government has decided to withdraw the windfall tax on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), crude oil, petrol, and diesel.

  • It will be a major relief for oil companies like Reliance Industries and ONGC, which have been bearing the burden of this tax since its imposition in July 2022.
  • The removal of the tax is expected to boost profits for these companies.
  • As per the notification of the Ministry of Finance, the Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED) on the production of petroleum crude and the export of ATF, petrol, and high-speed diesel will no longer apply.

 

 

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