Current Affairs 23 December 2024
Explore the top highlights of 23 December 2024, including ISFR 2023, 72nd NEC Plenary, GST Council decisions, Mubarak Al-Kabeer award, Tsunami Ready districts, and Panama Canal updates. Stay informed with concise insights.
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India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023: Forest and Tree cover data with a detailed breakdown of forest (21.76%) and tree cover (3.41%).
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72nd Plenary Meeting of the North Eastern Council (NEC): Held in Agartala, emphasizing the 'Act East' and Ashtalakshmi policy for the NE region.
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55th GST Council Meeting Highlights: GST rate reduction on Fortified Rice Kernel, exemption on vouchers and gene therapy.
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Mubarak Al-Kabeer Award for PM Modi: Recognition from Kuwait, adding to earlier awards from Guyana, Dominica, and Nigeria.
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Chaudhary Charan Singh Awards 2024: Honoring Dr. Rajendra Singh, Dr. Firoz Hossain, Ms. Neerja Chowdhury, and Mr. Pritam Singh for their exemplary contributions.
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UNESCO's Tsunami Ready Districts in Odisha: 26 districts recognized, with INCOIS ensuring 24×7 monitoring and alerts.
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Panama Canal Control Discussion: US President-elect Trump’s remarks on regaining control of the strategic canal.
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North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC): Insights from the 12th meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, highlighting its collaborative establishment and regional role.
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