Daily Current Affairs- 22nd December 2024

Daily Current Affairs- 22nd December 2024

NATIONAL

Warships Nilgiri and Surat were delivered to the Indian navy

• In a historic milestone for the country's Aatmanirbharta, journey, two warships, a destroyer (Surat) and a frigate (Nilgiri) were delivered to the Indian Navy on 20 Dec 2024. The ships have been designed and constructed indigenously by the Warship Design Bureau of the Indian Navy and M/s MDL, respectively. 

SPORTS

India awarded hosting rights for ISSF Junior World Cup 2025

• India has been awarded the hosting rights for next year’s ISSF Junior World Cup including competitions in rifle, pistol and shotgun disciplines. The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) said, hosting rights of international events has strengthened India’s stature as one of the sport’s top destinations in the world. The dates of the tournament are yet to be finalized. 

Richa Ghosh Smashes Record-Breaking Fifty in Women’s T20Is

• India's Richa Ghosh hit the joint-fastest fifty in the women's T20Is on Thursday, 19 December. Playing the deciding 3rd T20I against West Indies, Richa reached her feat in just 18 balls, matching Sophie Devine and Phoebe Litchfield's record. 

APPOINTMENS & RESIGNATIONS

Salman Khan appointed brand ambassador of the first Kho-Kho World Cup

• Bollywood star Salman Khan has been appointed as the brand ambassador for the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup, set to take place in New Delhi from January 13 to 19, 2025. The event will feature teams from 24 countries and is expected to elevate Kho Kho's global profile. 

Former Supreme Court Judge Madan Lokur Appointed as United Nations IJC Chairperson

• Former Supreme Court judge Madan B Lokur has been appointed as chairperson of the United Nations Internal Justice Council (IJC). Lokur has been appointed for a 4-year-tenure ending on 12th November 2028. In a communication to Justice Lokur.

 IMPORTANT DAYS

National Mathematics Day

• The Indian government has declared 22 December to be celebrated as National Mathematics Day every year to mark the birth anniversary of the Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan. 

BOOKS & AUTHOR

BRING IT ON: The Incredible Story of My Life, a book By Dr. Deepa Malik

• HarperCollins India has proudly announced the upcoming publication of ‘BRING IT ON: The Incredible Story of My Life’, a memoir by India’s most celebrated para-athlete, Dr. Deepa Malik.
• Call her India's foremost para-athlete with twenty-three international medals—including a silver at the 2016 Rio Paralympics—and several national awards, a recipient of the Padma Shri, the Khel Ratna and the Arjuna Award, or the first Indian female paraplegic swimmer, biker and car rally, there's truly only one statement that defines Deepa Malik—a powerhouse of possibilities. 

BANKING AND ECONOMY

ICICI Bank, Times Internet Launch Premium Metal Credit Card

• ICICI Bank and Times Internet have launched a super-premium co-branded credit card targeting high-net-worth individuals. The ‘Times Black ICICI Bank Credit Card’, powered by Visa, offers an array of exclusive benefits designed to appeal to affluent customers.

 Centre, ADB sign $350 million loan agreement to strengthen India’s logistics ecosystem

• The Centre and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a 350 million dollar policy-based loan agreement. This loan is part of the second subprogram of the Strengthening Multimodal and Integrated Logistics Ecosystem (SMILE) program. The program the government in undertaking wide-ranging reforms in the country’s logistics sector. It includes two subprograms aimed at boosting manufacturing and improving supply chain resilience.