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Vijay Diwas: 16th December
- 50th Vijay Diwas 2022 is observed on the 16th of December 2022.
- Vijay Diwas is celebrated for the remembrance of the victory of the Indian Armed Forces in ‘Operation: Vijay’ against the infiltrating Pakistani troops.
- Rich tributes are given to the Armed Soldiers who lost their lives in the war.
- Pakistani troops attacked 11 Indian airfields that proved the war on December 3, 1971.
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PM took part in a program commemorating Sri Aurobindo’s 150th birth anniversary:
- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi attended a function honoring Sri Aurobindo’s 150th birthday.
- Under the auspices of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Prime Minister released a commemorative coin and postal stamp in honor of Sri Aurobindo.
- He is well known as the yogi Rishi Aurobindo.
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National Energy Conservation Day: 14th December
- National Energy Conservation Day 2022 is observed on the 14th of December 2022.
- National Energy Conservation Day 2022 aims to create awareness among the people on saving energy by reducing the use of energy and using it efficiently.
- National Energy Conservation Day 2022 was first observed on December 14th, 1991 by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency BEE, under the Union Ministry of Power which falls under the government of India.
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TRAI decides there will be no fees for SMS and cell broadcast alerts during disasters:
- The Telecom Tariff (69th Amendment) Order 2022 on Tariff for SMS and Cell Broadcast Alerts Disseminated ThroughCommon Alerting Protocol (CAP) Platform During Disasters/Non-Disasters was issued by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).
- The Department of Telecom (DoT) asked TRAI to provide pricing for SMS and cell broadcast alerts and messages that TSPs will disseminate via the CAP platform during both disasters and non-disasters.
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International Mountain Day: 11th December
- International Mountain Day 2022 is observed on the 11th of December 2022.
- The International Mountain Day 2022 theme set by the UN this year is “Women Move Mountains”.
- Increasing climate variability, resulted in a lack of mountain agriculture, so a lot of men migrated elsewhere in search of alternative livelihoods.
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Human Rights Day: 10th December
- Human Rights Day 2022 is observed on the 10th of December 2022.
- Human Rights Day 2022 theme set by the WHO this year is “Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for all”
- On Human Rights day 2022, donate to some Human Rights Charity that takes care of the people‘s rights in society.
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International Anti-Corruption Day: 9th December
- International Anti-Corruption Day 2022 is observed on the 9th of December 2022.
- International Anti Corruption Day 2022 theme set by the UN this year is “Recover with Integrity”.
- Transparency International has organized, easy-to-read data on corruption levels around the world starting from 1995.
- The U.N. has launched a special campaign on corruption in the last two years with the theme ‘Recover with Integrity’.
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Dhaka celebrates the 51st Maitiri Diwas, which marks India’s recognition of Bangladesh:
- On December 6, Dhaka commemorated the 51st anniversary of “Maitri Diwas,” which commemorates India’s recognition of Bangladesh in 1971.
- The event was hosted by the Indian High Commission in Dhaka and featured participation from liberation war fighters, lawmakers, civil society leaders, media, dignitaries, and other notable individuals.
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International Civil Aviation Day: 7th December
- International Civil Aviation Day 2022 is observed on the 7th of December 2022.
- The International Civil Aviation Day 2022 theme set by the UN this year is “Advancing Innovation for Global Aviation Development”.
- The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a specialist organization within the United Nations, established December 7 as the day to celebrate the impact that civil aviation has had on the world.
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National Microwave Oven Day: 6th December
- National Microwave Oven Day 2022 is observed on the 6th of December 2022.
- Percy Spencer, a self-taught American engineer, developed a way to safely prepare food with microwaves.
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Indian Navy Day: 4th December
- Indian Navy Day 2022 is observed on the 4th of December 2022.
- Indian Navy Day 2022 theme set for this year is “Swarnim Vijay Varsh”.
- At the Senior Naval Officer’s Conference in May 1972, Indian Navy Day was decided to be celebrated on December 4 to acknowledge the efforts & achievements of the Indian Navy during the 1971 Indo-Pak war.
- Indian Navy was established by the East India Company in 1612.
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities: 3rd December
- International Day of Persons with disabilities 2022 is observed on the 3rd of December 2022.
- The International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2022 theme set by the UN this year is “Transformative solutions for inclusive development: The role of innovation in fuelling an accessible and equitable world”.
- In 1976, UN General Assembly decided that from 1981 International Day of Persons with Disabilities will be celebrated globally.
- UN announced 3rd December as the official date for celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
- The First paralympic games were hosted in 1960.
- In 1992 The International Day of People with Disability was proclaimed by the United Nations.
- In 2013 Australia was the first country to pass the National Disability Insurance Scheme for the welfare of people with disabilities.
- Later now many countries announced reservations and Quotas for disabilities in Government and Private jobs.
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India’s assumption of the G-20 Presidency was marked by the illumination of 100 National Monuments:
- The G-20 presidency will officially transition to India on December 1, 2022.
- The anniversary will be marked by several activities happening all around the nation, including the illumination of 100 monuments with the G-20 insignia.
- One Earth, One Family, One Future is the focus of India’s G-20 Presidency.
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World Computer Literacy Day: 2nd December
- World Computer Literacy Day 2022 is observed on the 2nd of December 2022.
- World Computer Literacy Day was launched in 2001 by an Indian company called N.I.I.T. to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
- The Company was founded in 1981 by Rajendra Singh Pawar and Vijay K. Thadani. N.I.I.T stands for National Institute of Information Technology, is a skills and talent development company.
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World AIDS Day: 1st December
- WORLD AIDS Day 2022 is observed on the 1st of December 2022.
- World AIDS Day 2022 theme set by the WHO this year is “Equalise”.
- World AIDS Day was first initiated in 1998 and observed on December 1.
- World AIDS day was the first day celebrated for health awareness.
- The day is an opportunity for everyone around the world to come together in the fight against the disease and stand in solidarity to support those suffering from HIV, as well as remember those who lost their lives to this illness.
- The Idea of Conceiving World AIDS Day was started in 1988.
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The Ministry of Rural Development has launched the ‘Nai Chetna’ Gender Campaign:
- ‘Nai Chetna’ is a month-long campaign intended to be a ‘Jan Andolan,’ or people’s movement.
- The Ministry of Rural Development initiated the ‘Nai Chetna’ program, which emphasizes sensitizing women, particularly in rural regions.
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International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People: 29th November
- International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People 2022 is observed on the 29th of November 2022.
- It has been a long struggle to partition Palestine and Israel into two independent states.
- They are sharing borders with Jerusalem.
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Railways intend to export Vande Bharat trains by 2025–2026:
- According to a senior official, by 2025 or 2026, the railways hope to become a significant exporter of Vande Bharat trains to markets in Europe, South America, and East Asia.
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Constitution Day: 26th November
- Constitution day 2022 is observed on the 26th of November 2022.
- On November 26, 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India formally adopted the Constitution of India.
- It came into force on January 26, 1950.
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: 25th November
- International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2022 is observed on the 25th of November 2022.
- On November 25, 1960, the Mirabal sisters of the Dominican Republic were assassinated by dictator Rafael Trujillo.
- The sisters, who had been active in movements against the Trujillo regime, were beaten and strangled to death, then placed in a Jeep that was driven off a mountainous road to make their deaths appear accidental.
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Shri Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurated the “53-Hour Challenge”:
- Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting and Youth Affairs and Sports, launched the ’53 Hours Challenge’ for ’75 Creative Minds Tomorrow.’
- This is the second edition of 75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow, and we have already created a community of 150 strong individuals united by their mutual passion for cinema, creativity, and culture.
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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar attends the FIFA world cup inauguration in Qatar:
- Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar attended the inauguration of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar alongside the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and other dignitaries.
- Dhankhar is in Doha for two days to represent India at the opening of FIFA’s flagship event.
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India Unveils Official Website with SCO 2023 Theme:
- India has inaugurated the official website of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) since it will hold the organization’s next summit in 2023 as chairman.
- The website emphasizes the events that will take place during India’s presidency next year.
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Universal Children’s Day 2022 Theme and History: 20th November
- Universal Children’s Day 2022 is observed on 20th November.
- It is celebrated to create awareness of the problems children face in every corner of the globe, improve the welfare of all children, and promote the education of children, health, proper care, and nourishment.
- Universal Children’s Day 2022 Theme set for this year is “Equality and Inclusion, for every child”.
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World Antimicrobial Awareness Week: 18-24 November
- Every year, World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) takes place from November 18 to November 24.
- The subject of WAAW this year is “Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Together.”
- It’s an international campaign to raise awareness about the growing problem of antibiotic and antimicrobial resistance.
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National Commission for Women (NCW) launches the fourth phase of the Digital Shakti Campaign
- The fourth phase of the National Commission for Women’s (NCW) Digital Shakti Campaign to empower and educate girls and women online has begun.
- The goal of Digital Shakti 4.0 is to empower women with the digital skills and knowledge they need to confront any inappropriate or illegal online behaviour.
- Together with Meta and the CyberPeace Foundation, NCW started the campaign.
- This new stage will prove to be significant in establishing safe online environments for women.
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International Students Day: 17th November
- International Students’ Day, is celebrated on November 17th to remember the courage of student activists during the 1939 Nazi attack at the University of Prague.
- The first observance took place in 1941 at the International Students’ Council in London.
- It was there that students decided to introduce International Students’ Day, to be observed every November 17.
- The day commemorates the anniversary of the 1939 death of Czech student Jan Opletal, who was killed by the Nazis during a student protest.
- On International Students Day 2022, Students will organize many events in their Universities insisting on the right to education and supporting multiculturalism.
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National Press Day 2022 – Nov 16
- National Press Dayis observed on November 16 every year to acknowledge and honourthe Press Council of India (PCI).
- The day marks the presence of an independent and responsible press in India.
- National Press Day 2022 will mark the 56th anniversary of the Press Council’s establishment.
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Cochin Shipyard to build India’s first hydrogen fuel cell catamaran vessel in Varanasi
- A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was inked between the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) to build India’s first hydrogen fuel cell catamaran vessel for operation in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and electric hybrid vessels for UP and
Key Highlights :
- The air-conditioned hydrogen fuel cell catamaran vessel will have a seating capacity for 100 passengers.
- The vessel will be deployed at Varanasi after test and trial runs in Kochi.
- It will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 250 MT annually.
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World Kindness Day: 13th November
- World Kindness Day 2022 is observed on the 13th of November 2022.
- World Kindness Day 2022 Theme set up for this year is “Be Kind Whenever Possible”.
- World Kindness Day is celebrated by nearly 27 countries around the world.
- But yet the UN has not officially celebrated this day.
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World Pneumonia Day: 12th November
- World Pneumonia Day 2022 is observed on the 12th of November 2022.
- World Pneumonia Day 2022 Theme for this year is “Pneumonia affects Everyone”.
- The main purpose of observing World Pneumonia Day is to create awareness about the disease Pneumonia.
- Pneumonia is one of the oldest and deadliest diseases among the children age group less than 5 and older age group more than 50.
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National Education Day: 11th November
- National Education Day 2022 is observed on the 11th of November 2022.
- National Education Day is first observed by the Ministry of Human Resource Development on November 11, 2008.
- It is observed every year after the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad who was the first Educational Minister of Independent India.
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9-15 November 2022: International Week of Science and Peace
- Every year, the International Week of Science and Peace is commemorated from November 9 to November 14.
- This week is an initiative launched by the United Nations (UN) with the hopes of encouraging and promoting peace around the world.
- People inspire and promote peace in their countries during this week, as well as produce breakthrough technology for a better way of life.
- Worldwide, various events and activities are arranged, and individuals from all over the world participate.
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National Legal Services: 9th November
- National Legal Services Day 2022 is observed on the 9th of November 2022.
- The Day aims to increase public understanding of the rights of litigants as well as the various parts of the Legal Services Authorities Act.
- Every year on November 9th, National Legal Services Day is marked to mark the beginning of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, which went into effect on that date in 1995.
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World Radiography Day: 8th November
- World Radiography Day 2022 is observed on the 8th of November 2022.
- World Radiography Day 2022 is celebrated every year for one of the great discoveries of a new Electromagnetic wave called X-ray.
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International Day for Preventing Exploitation of Environment in War and Armed Conflict: 6th November
- International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict 2022 is observed on 6th November 2022.
- On 5th November 2001, the UN General Assembly declared the 6th November of each year as an International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the environment in War and Armed Conflict.
- On 27th May 2016 United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution to recognize the role of a healthy ecosystem and sustainably managed resources in reducing the risk of armed conflict
