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Current Affairs Today – 3rd December 2019
IMPORTANT DAYS AND THEMES
International Day of Persons with Disabilities observed on 3 December
- International Day of Persons with Disabilities is being observed on the 3rd of December every year.
- This day is observed to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development and to increase awareness.
- The theme this year is – Promoting the Participation of Persons with Disabilities and their leadership: Taking Action on the 2030 Development Agenda.
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United Nations: It is an International Organization. Its Objective of UN is to not only maintain International Peace and Security but also to develop Friendly relations among nations.
- Founded – 24th October, 1945
- Headquarter- New York,United States
- Secretary General- Antonio Guterres (9th SG OF UN)
- He is from PORTUGAL
- Portugal (Capital/Currency) – Lisbon/ Euro
- United States (Capital/Currency) – Washington, D.C/ US Dollar
FINANCE AND ECONOMY
MSME sector has contributed over 29 percent of GDP
- Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises reported that Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises sector has contributed over 29% of Gross domestic product (GDP) and over 49% of Indian exports.
- The report was submitted by the Union MSME Minister Nitin Gadkari.
- The Indian government has taken many initiatives to enhance the competitiveness of MSMEs.
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MSME: The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, a branch of the Government of India, is the apex body for the formulation and administration of rules, regulations and laws relating to micro, small and medium enterprises in India.
- Founded: 2007
- Headquarter: New Delhi
NATIONAL CURRENT AFFAIRS
Railways operating ratio worst in last 10 years
- The Comptroller and Auditor General’s report stated that the railways recorded an operating ratio of 98.44% in 2017-18.
- The above operating ratio was the worst in the last 10 years.
- Operating ratio is a measure of expenditure against the revenue.
- It shows the operating efficiency of the railway and the health of its finances.
- An operating ratio of 98.44% shows that the Railways spent Rs 98.44 to earn Rs 100.
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Indian Railways is India’s national railway system operated by the Ministry of Railways. It manages the fourth largest railway network in the world by size, with a route length of 67,368-kilometre and total track length of 121,407-kilometre as of March 2017.
- Headquarters: New Delhi
- Founded: 16 April 1853, India
Labour Ministry celebrated Pension Week
- Ministry of Labour and Employment has designated to celebrate 30 November 2019 – 6 December 2019 as the Pension Week.
- The week focuses on enrolments under Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) and National Pension Scheme for Traders and Self-Employed Persons (NPS-Traders).
Pension Schemes:
♦ The pension schemes and initiatives in India are simple and hassle-free.
♦ In order to enroll to avail pension, only Aadhar and savings bank or Jandhan account is required.
♦ With the required credentials, one van enroll easily under the Pension Schemes.
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- Minister of Labour and Employment: Santosh Kumar Gangwar
STATE CURRENT AFFAIRS
Kerala mandates helmets for pillion riders
- Kerala State government implemented the High Court directives of making helmets mandatory for pillion riders.
- Transport Commissioner of the State has directed strict checking of vehicles.
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Kerala:
- Capital: Thiruvananthapuram
- Chief Minister: Pinarayi Vijayan
- Governor: Arif Mohammed Khan
- Festivals: Onam, Vishu, Thrissur Pooram, Nehru Trophy Boat Race
- National Parks: Anamudi Shola National Park, Eravikulam National Park, Mathikettan Shola National Park, Pambadum Shola National Park, Periyar National Park,Silent Valley National Park
- Wildlife Sanctuaries: Aralam WLS, Chimmony WLS, Idukki WLS, Periyar WLS, Wayanad WLS, Peppara WLS, Neyyar WLS, Kurinjimala WLS, Malabar WLS etc
INTERNATIONAL CURRENT AFFAIRS
Global Migration Film Festival organised in Dhaka
- The Global Migration Film Festival (GMFF) was organised in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- The festival screened 15 films on the theme of “migration and its various aspects”.
- The GMFF was started in 2016 and this year it is being organised across many cities in the world.
- The festival was organised by the International Organisation of Migrants (IOM) and Dhaka University Film Society with the support of the European Union.
- The Global Migration Film Festival is a global initiative simultaneously being run in many countries of the world to draw attention to the issues of internal migration, forced migration and climate change-related migration to engage people in a conversation on the issue of migration.
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Bangladesh (Capital/Currency): Dhaka/Taka
- Prime Minister: Sheikh Hasina
Putin and Xi launched first ever Russia-China gas pipeline
- Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping launched the Siberia pipeline project.
- The pipeline will transport natural gas from Siberia to northeast China.
- The move aims to boost the economic and political ties between Russia and China.
- The pipeline project shows Russia’s attempts in helping China from the financial sanctions imposed by the US over China’s 2014 annexation of Ukraine’s Crimea.
- It is a 3,000-km-long Power of Siberia pipeline.
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China (Capital/Currency): Beijing/Renminbi
- President: Xi Jinping
Russia (Capital/Currency): Moscow/Ruble
- Prime Minister: Dmitry Medvedev
- President: Vladimir Putin
Ursula took charge as the President of European Commission
- Ursula von der Leyen took charge as the President of the European Commission.
- She replaced Jean-Claude Juncker.
- She is the first woman to become the President of the European Commission.
- Ursula, the 60-year-old gynecologist, started her political career at her early age of 40.
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EU: The European Commission is the executive branch of the European Union, responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the EU treaties and managing the day-to-day business of the EU.
- President: Jean-Claude Juncker Trending
- Current college: Juncker Commission
- First Vice-President: Frans Timmermans
- Secretary-General: Martin Selmayr
SUMMITS AND CONFERENCES
India-Sweden High-Level Dialogue on Innovation Policy was held
- An India-Sweden High-Level Dialogue on Innovation Policy was held in New Delhi.
- The meeting was chaired by PM Modi, King Carl XVI Gustaf.
- It aims to provide overall strategic direction for joint innovation policy.
- The High-Level Dialogue aims to create a platform with key stakeholders in a triple helix format from the government, private sector, and academia.
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Sweden (Capital/Currency): Stockholm/ Swedish krona
- Prime Minister: Stefan Löfven
APPOINTMENT
Lt Gen P S Rajeshwar takes over as C-n-C of Andaman & Nicobar Command
- Lt Gen Podali Shankar Rajeshwar took over as the 14th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman & Nicobar Command (CINCAN).
- He is a graduate of Indian Military Academy and was commissioned into the Regiment of Artillery in December 1980.
SPORTS CURRENT AFFAIRS
13th South Asian Games begins in Kathmandu
- The inauguration ceremony of the 13th South Asian Games (SAG), a multi-sport event, has started at the newly constructed Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu, Nepal.
- A cultural presentation showcasing the rich traditional heritage of Nepal.
- During 10 days biggest sporting event of South Asia, 2715 athletes compete for 1119 medals including 319 Gold in 26 game categories.
- India is represented by 487 athletes.
- The closing ceremony will be held on 10th December.
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Nepal (Capital/Currency): Kathmandu/ Nepalese rupee
- President: Bidhya Devi Bhandari
Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik clinch gold in Senior Wrestling National C’ships
- Star wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik registered convincing wins in the finals to claim gold medals at the Senior Wrestling National Championships in Jalandhar, Punjab.
- While Phogat beat 20-year-old Haryana’s Anju 7-3 in the 55kg category, Olympic bronze medallist Malik defeated Radhika of Haryana 4-2 in the 62kg category.
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Punjab
- Capital: Chandigarh
- Chief Minister: Captain Amarinder Singh
- Governor: V.P. Singh Badnore
New Delhi to host 2020 National Sikh Games
- New Delhi is to host the National Sikh Games (NSG) 2020.
- The game will be held from 9-11 January 2020 across various venues in New Delhi.
- NSG is a modelled replica of Australian Sikh Games.
- The announcement was made by Manjinder Singh Sirsa, President Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Committee.
- NSG is dedicated to the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev.
- Around 2,500 athletes from 10 States are expected to participate in the NSG.
- Around 16 sports competitions are to be held in the National Sikh Games.
- NSG is organized by Delhi based philanthropic Jap Jaap Sewa Trust in association with Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee and various sports, cultural associations.
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Delhi:
- Chief Minister: Arvind Kejriwal
- Governor: Anil Baijal
DEFENCE CURRENT AFFAIRS
Shivangi became the first naval woman pilot in India
- Sub-Lieutenant Shivangi of the Indian Navy became the first naval woman pilot in India.
- She joined operational duties at the Kochi naval base on 2 December 2019.
- Shivangi received the qualification wings from Vice Admiral AK Chawla, the chief of Southern Naval Command. She will fly the Naval Dornier.
- Sub-Lieutenant Shivangi is from Muzzafarpur in Bihar.
AWARDS
Tony Joseph wins 2019 Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize
- English author Tony Joseph has won the 12th ‘Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize’.
- He was awarded for his 2018 book, “Early Indians: The Story of Our Ancestors and Where We Came From“.
- The award was instituted in 2008 and it carries a cash prize of Rs 2 lakh along with a trophy.
- The book tells the tale of the people of South Asia through research in six disciplines, including path-breaking new DNA evidence.
Lionel Messi was conferred the Ballon d’Or award
- Lionel Messi was named the best player and was awarded the 2019 Ballon d’Or award in Paris.
- He created a world record by receiving the award for the sixth time.
- He broke the record set by Cristiano Ronaldo by winning the trophy five times.
- He Cristiano Ronaldo stands third in the men’s rankings behind Liverpool’s Virgil Van Dijk.
- Lionel Messi won the award for the first in 2009.
OBITUARIES
Veteran actor Shelley Morrison passes away
- Former Hollywood actress Shelley Morrison passed away recently.
- She had a long 50-year career and was best known for playing a memorable maid from El Salvador, in the original run of “Will and Grace” from 1999 to 2006, becoming part of a cast that won a Screen Actors Guild award for best ensemble in a comedy series.
