Current Affairs 14 December 2024
Stay updated with the latest current affairs of 14 December 2024. Highlights include the 3rd India-UK Financial Markets Dialogue, launch of FAME-III (PM E-DRIVE) scheme for electric mobility, commissioning of INS Nirdeshak, the Serendipity Arts Festival, Geminid Meteor Shower, and updates on daylight saving time.
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Key Highlight :
- India-UK Financial Markets Dialogue: The 3rd India-UK Financial Markets Dialogue took place in GIFT City, Gujarat, discussing capital markets, insurance, FinTech, and sustainable finance reforms.
- FAME-III (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme: PM E-DRIVE scheme launched with a ₹10,900 crore outlay to promote electric vehicles, including e-buses, e-trucks, and e-ambulances, for two years (2024-2026).
- INS Nirdeshak Commissioning: Indian Navy's survey ship INS Nirdeshak, with advanced hydrographic and oceanographic equipment, will be commissioned at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam.
- Serendipity Arts Festival: The 9th Serendipity Arts Festival in Panaji, Goa, from December 15-22, will feature performances in dance, theatre, and music by renowned artists like Geeta Chandran and Divya Goswami.
- Geminid Meteor Shower: The Geminids, the strongest meteor shower of the year, peaks on December 13 and 14, originating from asteroid 3200 Phaethon.
- Daylight Saving Time Update: President-elect Donald Trump proposes eliminating daylight saving time in the US, citing cost and inconvenience. Currently, around 70 countries observe DST.
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