Published on Dec 16, 2024
Current Affairs
Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | December 9 to 15
1. Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM):
Female labour force participation rate (LFPR) increased in almost all states from 2017-18 to 2022-23.
Rural female LFPR rose to 41.5% from 24.6%, while urban LFPR rose to 25.4% from 20.4%.
2. 100-Day TB Elimination Campaign:
Launched by Union Health Minister JP Nadda in Panchkula, Haryana.
Focuses on enhancing detection, reducing diagnostic delays, and improving treatment outcomes.
3. Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024:
Passed by Rajya Sabha on December 3.
Defines mineral oils and replaces criminal punishment with fines for contraventions.
4. Removal of the Vice-President of India:
Opposition gave notice for a motion of no-confidence against Rajya Sabha chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar.
Process for removal is laid down under Article 67 of the Constitution.
5. Bima Sakhi Yojana:
Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Panipat, Haryana.
A stipendiary scheme exclusively for women with a stipendiary period of 3 years.
6. Impeachment of High Court Judge:
Motion moved in Rajya Sabha against Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav.
Process of impeachment is laid down in Article 124(4) of the Constitution.
7. MuleHunter.AI:
AI-powered model created by RBI to reduce digital fraud by dealing with "mule" bank accounts.
8. Manama Dialogue:
Forum for ministers and policymakers to debate Middle East's foreign-policy, defence, and security challenges.
Held annually in Bahrain since 2004.
9. INS Tushil:
Russian-manufactured multi-role stealth-guided missile frigate commissioned on December 9 in Kaliningrad.
10. World Chess Champion:
D Gukesh became the youngest world chess champion at age 18, surpassing Garry Kasparov.
11. FIFA World Cup 2034:
Saudi Arabia announced as the host for the 2034 edition.
12. De-dollarisation:
RBI stated that India is not pursuing de-dollarisation, which refers to reducing reliance on the US Dollar.