Current Affairs 13 December 2024

Stay updated with key current affairs for December 13, 2024. Highlights include World Ayurveda Congress in Dehradun, Rupee hitting a record low, Mission Mausam launch, Maratha Military Landscape for UNESCO, Ethanol blending changes, and Gukesh crowned World Chess Champion.

Current Affairs 13 December 2024
A visually appealing infographic showcasing the top highlights of current affairs for 13 December 2024. Key topics include the 10th World Ayurveda Congress in Dehradun, India’s nomination of the Maratha Military Landscape for UNESCO World Heritage, Mission Mausam’s climate-smart initiative, the rupee hitting a record low against the dollar, updates on ethanol blending in petrol, and Gukesh Dommaraju's victory at the World Chess Championship.

Key Highlight:

  • World Ayurveda Congress (WAC) 2024: The 10th edition with the theme ‘Digital Health: An Ayurveda Perspective’ is being held in Dehradun.

  • World Heritage Sites: India nominates ‘Maratha Military Landscape of India’ for UNESCO inscription 2024-25.

  • Mission Mausam: Launched with a ₹2,000 crore budget to make India weather-ready and climate-smart.

  • Rupee Record Low: The rupee hit a historic low of 84.88 against the dollar; RBI intervenes.

  • Ethanol Blending in Petrol: Ethanol blending target reduced to 18% due to vehicle incompatibility.

  • World Chess Championship: Gukesh Dommaraju becomes the 18th world champion, defeating Ding Liren in Singapore.

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