Daily Current Affairs December 22

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December 22 | Daily Current Affairs 2023

Important Days – Daily Current Affairs December 22

1. When was December 22 designated as National Mathematics Day?
A) 2000
B) 2005
C) 2010
D) 2012
E) 2015
Answer: D) 2012

• The National Mathematics Day (NMD) is observed on December 22 each year.
• It is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of the great Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan.
• December 22 was designated as the National Mathematics Day in 2012.
• The year 2012 was also termed and celebrated as the National Mathematics Year.

About Srinivasa Ramanujan:

• Srinivasa Ramanujan was born on December 22, 1887 in Erode, Tamil Nadu.
• At a young age of 12, he had gained knowledge in Trignometry and at the age of 15, he obtained a copy of George Shoobridge Carr’s Synopsis of Elementary Results in Pure and Applied Mathematics.
• He is one of the greatest Indian mathematicians of all time, is known for his work in the areas of Riemann series, hypergeometric series, elliptic integrals, continued fractions, and functional equations of the zeta function.

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Ranking – Daily Current Affairs December 22

2. According to the CoinSwitch report, which Indian city maintained its lead in crypto adoption in terms of value invested?
A) Mumbai
B) Delhi
C) Bangalore
D) Ghaziabad
E) Patna
Answer: B) Delhi

• A report by crypto trading platform CoinSwitch showed Delhi maintained its lead in India’s crypto adoption, followed by Bangalore and Mumbai.
• The parameter for this was in terms of value invested.
• According to the report, more than 20 per cent of India’s total crypto investments are concentrated in the three major metropolitan areas: Delhi (9 per cent), Bangalore (8 per cent) and Mumbai (5 per cent). Ghaziabad claimed the 10th position in the list of the top invested cities, replacing Patna.
• Bitcoin, which the company claims to be the most prominent crypto, ended with more than 150 per cent year-on-year (compared with last year).
• Ethereum and several meme coins also ended the year in green.
• After touching a low of less than $1 trillion in June 2022, the total crypto market capitalisation grew to over $1.5 trillion by December 2023.

Note:

• About 75 per cent of the invested users are below the age of 35.
• The top invested cryptos were Dogecoin (DOGE), Bitcoin (BTC), and Ethereum (ETH), contributing to 26 per cent of the total value.
• Solana (SOL) was the best-performing crypto in India’s portfolio, with 633 per cent growth year-to-date. Delhi and Hyderabad saw the highest participation of women investors with 9 per cent of India’s crypto investors being women.

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Banking and Finance – Daily Current Affairs December 22

3. Which state’s rural livelihood mission signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the State Bank of India for banking services to self-help groups (SHGs)?
A) Himachal Pradesh
B) Arunachal Pradesh
C) Assam
D) Mizoram
E) Uttarakhand
Answer: B) Arunachal Pradesh

• Arunachal State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ArSRLM) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the State Bank of India for banking services to self-help groups in the state.
• The MoU has been signed to expedite the SHG bank linkage on savings, credit, insurance and remittances for 12,000 self-help groups promoted under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) in the northeastern state.

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Awards – Daily Current Affairs December 22

4. Who has been awarded the “CMD of the Year” under the Mini-Ratna category at the 13th PSE Excellence Awards?
A) Shri Pradip Kumar Das
B) Shri Amitabh Jain
C) Shri Rajesh Sharma
D) Shri Sanjay Kumar Singh
E) Shri Anil Verma
Answer: A) Shri Pradip Kumar Das

• Shri Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman and managing Director of Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), has been bestowed with the esteemed “CMD of the Year” award under the Mini-Ratna category at the 13th PSE Excellence Awards, hosted by the Indian Chamber of Commerce in New Delhi.
• This prestigious recognition marks the second consecutive financial year in which Shri Pradip Kumar Das has received this accolade.

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited:

• Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), a Government of India Enterprise under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), serves as the nation’s largest pure-play green financing NBFC.
• With cumulative loan sanctions of Rs 1,57,853.35 crores and disbursements of Rs 1,07,100.89 crores, IREDA has supported 22.64 Gigawatt of Renewable Energy projects installed capacity as of September 30, 2023, solidifying its position as the largest player in RE sector.

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5. In addition to the FIH Player of the Year, what other major tournament did Hardik Singh win a gold medal in 2023?
A) Hockey World Cup
B) Sultan Azlan Shah Cup
C) Asian Games
D) Commonwealth Games
E) Olympic Games
Answer: C) Asian Games

• Hardik Singh, the vice-captain and stellar midfielder of the Indian Men’s Hockey Team, was crowned the FIH Player of the Year for 2023.

His Contribution to Indian Hockey Team:

• 2020 Olympics (Team) – Bronze
• Asian Games 2022 Hangzhou – India – Gold
• 2022 Commonwealth Games, Birmingham – Silver
• 2023 Asian Champions Trophy – Gold

FIH Player of the year Award:

• The FIH Player of the Year Awards are awarded annually by the International Hockey Federation to the male and female field hockey players adjudged to be the best in the world.
• The awards were established in 1998 and have been awarded annually ever since.
• In 2001 the FIH Young Player of the Year award was created, to be awarded to the best young field hockey player of the year

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International Affairs – Daily Current Affairs December 22

6. Apart from Ethiopia and Madagascar, which countries have been part of the trilateral partnership between India and Germany for developing projects?
A) Brazil and Indonesia
B) Peru and Ghana
C) Cameroon and Malawi
D) All of the above
E) None of the above
Answer: D) All of the above (Peru, Ghana, Cameroon, and Malawi)

• India and Germany’s trilateral partnership for developing countries is set to expand into the African states of Ethiopia and Madagascar.
• New Delhi and Berlin have thus far worked together to develop projects in Peru, Ghana, Cameroon and Malawi.
• The objective would be to build on individual strengths and experiences in development cooperation and offer sustainable, viable and inclusive projects to third countries in addressing development challenges and achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and SDG-related climate targets.
• While the India-Germany cooperation in these countries has been focused on climate and sustainability, Germany is interested in expanding the programme to include healthcare projects and sponsoring health-related research and development in Africa.
• India also undertaken a number of trilateral cooperation partnerships with countries like the United States and France.
• India is exploring a similar proposal with the United Kingdom under the Global Innovation Partnership to harness innovation in India to deliver development in strategic third countries.

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National Affairs – Daily Current Affairs December 22

7. Which organizations spearheaded the development of the National Geoscience Data Repository portal?
A) Geological Survey of India (GSI) and National Institute of Geoinformatics (NIG)
B) Geological Survey of India (GSI) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
C) Geological Survey of India (GSI) and Bhaskaracharya Institute of Space Applications and Geoinformatics (BISAG-N)
D) National Institute of Earth Sciences (NIES) and Indian Remote Sensing Institute (IRSI)
E) Geospatial Exploration Foundation (GEF) and National Geospatial Information Institute (NGII)
Answer: C) Geological Survey of India (GSI) and Bhaskaracharya Institute of Space Applications and Geoinformatics (BISAG-N)

• Minister for Mines Pralhad Joshi launched the National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) portal.
• The NGDR portal, spearheaded by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) and the Bhaskaracharya Institute of Space Applications and Geoinformatics (BISAG-N), is set to revolutionize the accessibility of geospatial data across the country.
• This comprehensive online platform will provide a central repository for geospatial data covering the entire nation, paving the way for enhanced mineral exploration and research opportunities.
• This move aims to encourage both industry and academia to harness this valuable resource for mineral exploration projects, aligning with India’s goal of achieving self-reliance in its mineral resources.
• It offers detailed geospatial data for approximately 20 lakh square kilometers out of the country’s total 32 lakh square kilometers.
• With the unveiling of the NGDR portal, India joins the ranks of advanced mineral-rich nations like the United States, Australia, and Canada.

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8. What is the total Central Grants approved under the Solar Park Scheme?
A) Rs 5,000 crore
B) Rs 6,000 crore
C) Rs 7,000 crore
D) Rs 8,100 crore
E) Rs 10,000 crore
Answer: D) Rs 8,100 crore

• Two states, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh have deployed higher capacities through the solar park scheme.
• The Scheme for “Development of Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects” was rolled out in December 2014 with an aggregate capacity of 20,000 MW.
• Further, the capacity of the Solar Park Scheme was enhanced to 40,000 MW in March 2017 to set up at least 50 Solar Parks.
• The timeline of the scheme is up to 2023-24.
• The objective of this scheme is to provide land and transmission to RE developers on a plug-and-play basis. i.e, the infrastructure such as land, roads, power evacuation system water facilities are developed with all statutory clearances/approvals.
• It is estimated that 4-5 acres per MW of land is required for setting up of solar parks.
• Under the above scheme, 50 Solar Parks with an aggregate capacity of 37,490 MW have been sanctioned as of November 30, 2023.
• Against sanctioned capacity, 11 solar parks with aggregate capacity of 8521 MW have been completed and 8 solar parks with aggregate capacity of 4910 MW have been partially completed. Thus, solar projects of aggregate capacity of 10,401 MW have been developed in States and 4 States are yet to commission any capacity.
• Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh have been sanctioned 9 parks (for a capacity of 8276 MW), 8 parks (4180 MW), 7 parks (3730 MW), 7 parks (12,150 MW) and 5 parks (4200 MW) respectively.
• Of the 10,401 MW capacity, Rajasthan has so far commissioned 3065 MW of capacity, while Andhra Pradesh has commissioned 3050 MW. Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh have commissioned 2000 MW and 1000 MW capacity respectively.
• Under the solar park scheme, the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy provides Central Financial Assistance (CFA) of up to Rs 25 lakh per solar park for the preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR).
• Besides this, CFA of up to Rs 20 lakh per MW or 30 per cent of the project cost, including grid-connectivity cost, whichever is lower, is also provided for achieving the milestones prescribed in the scheme.
• The total Central Grants approved under the Scheme is Rs 8,100 crore.
• Solar Energy Corporation of India & Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) implement the scheme and also handle the funds being made available under the scheme.

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9. Who launched the G20 report, ‘A Green and Sustainable Growth Agenda for the Global Economy’ in New Delhi?
A) Narendra Modi
B) Bhupender Yadav
C) Arvind Kejriwal
D) Nitin Gadkari
E) Piyush Goyal
Answer: B) Bhupender Yadav

• Shri Bhupender Yadav, Hon’ble Minister, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change and Ministry of Labour & Employment launched a G20 report, ‘A Green and Sustainable Growth Agenda for the Global Economy’ in New Delhi.
• NITI Aayog, in partnership with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Global Development Network (GDN), published a report, ‘A Green and Sustainable Growth Agenda for the Global Economy’ based on the proceedings of the G20 international conference held in New Delhi on 28-29 July 2023, featuring 40 leading experts from 14 countries across the world.
• The discussions at the event underscored the theme of a just transition as a critical pathway to mitigating climate change, emphasizing its potential positive economic impact for developed and emerging economies.

Keypersons in this event:

• Amitabh Kant, Sherpa, G20 India
• Suman Bery, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog
• Subrahmanyam, CEO, NITI Aayog
• Ajay Seth, Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs
• Kapil Kapoor, Regional Director for Asia, International Development Research Centre.
• Ramesh Chand, Member, NITI Aayog
• Dr. V. K. Paul, Member, NITI Aayog
• Kenneth Félix Haczynski da Nóbrega, Ambassador of Brazil to India

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10. Which minister launched three sub-schemes under the RAMP programme to encourage sustainable technology adoption in MSMEs?
A) Nitin Gadkari
B) Piyush Goyal
C) Narayan Rane
D) Nirmala Sitharaman
E) Rajnath Singh
Answer: C) Narayan Rane

• MSME Minister Narayan Rane launched three sub-schemes under the ministry’s existing RAMP ((Raising and Accelerating MSME Productivity) programme to encourage the adoption of sustainable technology in business, boost the circular economy and address delayed payments issue.
• The MSME Green Investment and Financing for Transformation Scheme (MSE GIFT Scheme): It will help enterprises adopt green technology with interest subvention and credit guarantee support.
• MSE Scheme for Promotion and Investment in Circular Economy (MSE SPICE Scheme): It is the first-ever scheme in the government to support circular economy projects which will be done through credit subsidy and support MSME sector towards zero emissions by 2070.
• MSE Scheme on Online Dispute Resolution for Delayed Payments: It is a first-of-its-kind scheme to synergise legal support with modern IT tools and artificial intelligence in order to address the issue of delayed payments for micro and small enterprises.

Note:

• Support for the Commercialisation of the IP Programme (MSME – SCIP Programme) for MSME innovators to commercialize their intellectual property rights.

Zero effect Zero Defect (ZED) Scheme:

• MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification is an extensive drive to create awareness amongst MSMEs about Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED) practices and motivate and incentivise them for ZED Certification while also encouraging them to become MSME Champions.
• It aims to promote manufacturing without any negative impact on the environment, has now been made completely free for women-led MSMEs.
• In addition, the government will guarantee payment of 100 per cent financial support for the certification cost under the scheme.

Raising and Accelerating MSME Productivity (RAMP):

• It is a World Bank-assisted program that aims to improve the performance of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in India.
• The scheme was launched on 30 July 2022 by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi and implemented by the Ministry of MSME, Government of India.

Objectives:

• Improving access to market and credit for MSMEs.
• Strengthening institutions and governance at the central and state levels.
• Improving center-state linkages and partnerships.
• Addressing issues of delayed payments.
• Greening of MSMEs

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11. Which laws is the Telecommunications Bill, 2023 aimed at reforming?
A) Indian Telegraph Act of 1885
B) Wireless Telegraphy Act of 1933
C) Telegraph Wires (Unlawful Possession) Act of 1950
D) All of the above
E) None of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

• Indian Parliament passed the Telecommunications Bill, 2023 to reform the country’s century-old telecom law, based on the Indian Telegraph Act, of 1885, the Wireless Telegraphy Act (1933), and the Telegraph Wires (Unlawful Possession) Act (1950).
• The bill cements rules for spectrum allocation and provides for a non-auction route for giving airwaves for satellite-based communication services.
• It also lays down stringent provisions for phone number spoofing for fraud and moots a “digital-by-design” online grievance redressal mechanism for addressing users’ complaints.
• The provision of stringent punishment has been made for violators, which ranges from three years jail to a punishment of upto 50 lakh rupees.
• The Telecommunications Bill, 2023 also seeks to tighten the noose on pesky callers through various means, including by checking misuse of SIM.

Biggest impact the Telecom Bill 2023 will have on the common men:

1. Obtaining a SIM or other telecom resources through fraud, personation, or cheating, will result in a jail term of up to three years and a fine of Rs 50 lakh.
2. The new Telecom bill has a provision for crimes related to spoofing or cloning of SIM cards. Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea have warned their subscribers against the cloning of SIM cards.
3. Consent of mobile users will be required for receiving advertising/promotional messages under this bill.
4. The press messages of correspondents accredited to the Centre or state governments will not be intercepted or detained unless their transmission has been prohibited under rules applicable to public emergency and public order.
5. Under the Telecommunications Bill, 2023, the telecom operators have been mandated to capture verifiable biometrics data when they issue a new connection

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12. Who is set to participate as the Chief Guest in India’s 75th Republic Day celebrations on January 26, 2024?
A) Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro
B) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa
C) Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi
D) French President Emmanuel Macron
E) Russian President Vladimir Putin
Answer: D) French President Emmanuel Macron

• French President Emmanuel Macron will visit India next month to participate in the 75th Republic Day celebrations on January 26 as the Chief Guest.
• This year, both countries are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the India-France strategic partnership.
• Note: On July 14, 2023 the Indian Prime Miniser was the guest of honour at the Bastille Day Parade in Paris.

Chief Guest in Previous Republic Day Celebrations:

• 2023 – Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi
• 2020 – Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro
• 2019 – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa

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13. The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) has signed an MoU with which entity to enhance the outreach of products from self-help groups (SHGs)?
A) Amazon
B) Flipkart
C) JioMart (Reliance Retail)
D) BigBasket
E) Walmart
Answer: C) JioMart (Reliance Retail)

• The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Reliance Retail’s JioMart as part of its efforts to enhance the outreach of the products of self-help groups (SHGs) of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM).
• This will bring SHGs under MoRD’s SARAS collection brand onto JioMart offering a range of handlooms and handicrafts products from traditional textiles to pantry, home décor and beauty products.
• JioMart will also help set-up and support them to navigate and operate their account on the marketplace.
• JioMart will jointly participate in trainings and workshops facilitated by MoRD to enable sellers to familiarise selling experience on the portal.
• It will provide post-launch training and support to sellers to grow their business on the marketplace and will also be offered to participate in a variety of marketing promotions on the platform.

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14. Which Defence PSU has received orders worth Rs 2,673 crore for the supply of sensors for Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPV)?
A) HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited)
B) DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation)
C) BEL (Bharat Electronics Ltd)
D) ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)
E) BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited)
Answer: C) BEL (Bharat Electronics Ltd)

• Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has received orders of Rs 2,673 crore from Goa Shipyard Ltd for Rs 1,701 crore and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers for Rs 972 crore.
• The orders are for the supply of 14 types of sensors for use on Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPV).
• With this announcement, BEL has bagged cumulative orders of ₹25,935.15 crore in the current financial year.

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15. When is the 6th edition of the Khelo India Youth Games scheduled to take place?
A) January 10 to 20, 2024
B) January 15 to 25, 2024
C) January 19 to 31, 2024
D) February 5 to 15, 2024
E) February 10 to 20, 2024
Answer: C) January 19 to 31, 2024

• Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Information & Broadcasting, Sh. Anurag Singh Thakur is the chief guest for the launch of official logo, jersey, mascot, torch and theme song for the Khelo India Youth Games Tamil Nadu in Chennai.
• The 6th edition of the Khelo India Youth Games is scheduled from January 19 to 31, 2024.
• The previous 5 editions of the Youth Games have been held in Delhi, Pune, Guwahati, Panchkula and Bhopal.
• The upcoming edition will take place in four cities of Tamil Nadu – Chennai, Trichy, Madurai, and Coimbatore.

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16. What is the primary objective of the Adi Vyakhyan programme?
A) Promoting Tribal Art
B) Understanding Tribal Traditions and Culture
C) Agricultural Development in Tribal Regions
D) Wildlife Conservation
E) Skill Development for Tribal Youth
Answer: B) Understanding Tribal Traditions and Culture

• Union Minister for Tribal Affairs and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Arjun Munda, inaugurated a two-day tribal orientation programme, Adi Vyakhyan in New Delhi.
• The programme has been organized by the National Tribal Research Institute (NTRI), with an objective to have a deeper understanding of complexities of tribal traditions and culture and to explore the challenges to their existence.
• The Adi Vyakhyan will familiarize the tribal communities with the statistical input of India and the Constitutional safeguards in order to unfold the nuances of the Panchayats (Extension of Scheduled Areas) (PESA) Act, 1996, the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006, Prevention of SC/STs Atrocities Act, 1989.
• It is expected to provide valuable insights into the legal frameworks that shape tribal governance and land rights and will set the stage for a deeper understanding for tribal people.
• Representatives of Munda communities from 5 states (Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha and Assam) actively participated in the inaugural programme.

Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN):

• Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) initiative for the upliftment of tribal people
• The Union Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan, which focuses on 11 critical interventions for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced the scheme on Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas (15th November 2023) in Jharkhand’s Khunti.
• The scheme aims to provide pucca houses, piped water supply and roads.
• The total outlay for the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) has been pegged at Rs 24,104 crore, of which the central share will be Rs 15,336 crore and the states will contribute Rs 8,768 crore.
• “Over 28,16,000 (28.16 lakh) tribal people from 220 districts in 18 states and one Union Territory will benefit from this scheme.
• India has a Scheduled Tribe population of 10.45 crore, according to the 2011 census.
• Of the total, 75 communities in 18 states and the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands have been categorised as PVTGs.

Targets:

• To provide 4.90 lakh pucca homes at a cost of Rs 2.39 lakh per house
• Construction of 8,000 kilometres of roads at a cost of Rs 1 crore per kilometer
• Piped water supply for all Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) habitations
• Community water supply in 2,500 villages/habitations with a population of less than 20 households
• A thousand mobile medical units with medicine cost for 10 districts at Rs 33.88 lakh per mobile medical unit
• 500 hostels at a cost of Rs 2.75 crore each
• Vocational and skilling centres in 60 Aspirational PVTG block at Rs 50 lakh per block.
• Construction of 2,500 Anganwadi centres (at Rs 12 lakh each), multipurpose centres (at Rs 60 lakh each), last-mile electricity connection for 57,000 households, a 0.3 KW solar off-grid system, solar lighting in streets, and installation of mobile towers in 3,000 villages.

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