Daily Current Affairs- 31st December 2024

Daily Current Affairs- 31st December 2024

INTERNATIONAL

Two Presidents were impeached in South Korea within two week

• The South Korean Parliament has impeached two presidents within two weeks, plunging the country into political and economic turmoil. Acting President Han Duck-soo was impeached by the South Korean Parliament on 27 December 2024. Han became the first acting President of the country to be impeached since democracy was introduced in the country in 1987, Han Duck-soo was sworn in as the acting President of South Korea on 14 December 2024 after the South Korean Parliament impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. 

NATIONAL

DPIIT Partners with boAt to Boost Startup Ecosystem in India

• The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has entered a strategic partnership with boAt, a prominent Indian audio and wearables brand, to foster innovation and support DPIIT-recognized startups, especially in the Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) and manufacturing sectors. 

Govt signs deal with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders

• India's defence ministry has signed a Rs 1,990 crore ($233 million) contract with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders for technology that allows submarines to stay underwater for longer.
• The ministry also signed a Rs 870 crore ($102 million) contract with France's Naval Group for the integration of torpedoes on Indian navy submarines to increase their firepower. 

Puducherry had the highest percentage of female voters in the nation

• According to figures released by the Election Commission of India, Puducherry had the highest percentage of female voters in the nation during the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, According to a press statement from the Puducherry Chief Electoral Officer, women make up 5,42,979, or 53.03%, of the 10,23, electorate. 

SPORTS

Bumrah Breaks Record for Fastest 200 Wickets in Test by an Indian

• Jasprit Bumrah achieved a remarkable milestone, becoming the fastest Indian bowler to reach 200 wickets in Test cricket during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the MCG in Melbourne. Bumrah’s achievement is notable not just for its speed but also for the efficiency with which he has attained this milestone in just 44 Tests, surpassing the previous Indian record held by Mohammed Shami. 

Haryana Steelers won the PKL 2024 title after defeating Patna Pirates in the final

• The Haryana Steelers produced an outstanding display to win the Pro Kabaddi League 2024 title after defeating the Patna Pirates in the final at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi in Pune on Sunday. With Mohammadreza Shadloui in full flow, the Haryana Steelers won the final with a scoreline of 32-23. 

Kerala Wins Senior National Men’s Handball Championship

• Kerala achieved a historic milestone by winning their first-ever Senior National Men’s Handball Championship title. They triumphed over Chandigarh with a 34-31 victory in a thrilling final. Kerala, who had reached the final for the first time, delivered an impressive performance throughout the match. 

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

Rajat Verma appointed as DBS Bank India CEO, to succeed Surojit Shome

• Singapore's DBS Group has appointed Rajat Verma as chief executive officer of DBS Bank India, it said on Monday, to succeed Surojit Shome, who retires at the end of February.
• Reuters reported in November that Verma had been nominated, pending approval from the Reserve Bank of India that is needed for all appointments of bank CEOs. 

Vitul Kumar Assigned Officiating Charge as CRPF Director General

• The Ministry of Home Affairs assigned senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Vitul Kumar the officiating charge for the post of Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) following the retirement of the incumbent force chief, Anish Dayal Singh. 

BOOKS & AUTHOR

Syed Kirmani launches his book 'Stumped'

• India's World Cup-winning wicketkeeper Syed Kirmani launched his book 'Stumped'. The event took place on Sunday at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Kapil Dev, Javagal Srinath, Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble and VVS Laxman were also present.