*TODAYS TOP NEWS*
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1. The launch of the PSLV-C59 rocket, intended to carry the PROBA-3 spacecraft, has been rescheduled to Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 16:12 hours. This decision was made due to an anomaly detected in the PROBA-3 spacecraft shortly before the original launch time, which was scheduled for December 4 at 16:08 hours.
2. The Government has said that the Sex Ratio at Birth of girl child in the country has improved from 918 in 2014-15 to 930 in 2023-24. Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur said this in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha.
3. The Rajya Sabha has passed the Boilers Bill 2024. It repeals the Boilers Act, 1923. Specific provisions have been made in the Bill to ensure the safety of persons working inside a boiler and the repair of boilers undertaken by qualified and competent persons.
4. The Lok Sabha took up the Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024 for consideration and passing. The Bill seeks to grant statutory powers to the Railway Board and enhance the functioning and independence of the body.
5. Opposition staged a walkout from the Rajya Sabha demanding the enactment of a law for Minimum Support Prices for food grains.
6. Devendra Fadnavis, a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has been unanimously elected as the leader of the Maharashtra BJP legislature party. This development paves the way for his swearing-in as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for a record third term. Alongside him, Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar are set to assume the roles of deputy chief ministers.
Devendra Fadnavis will be sworn in as Maharashtra chief minister on Thursday, after Governor CP Radhakrishnan invited him to form the new government in the state.
7. Maharashtra government has announced public holiday on December 6 to mark Mahaparinirvan Diwas, honouring Dr BR Ambedkar. The holiday will apply to all government and semi-government offices in Mumbai, as per a 1996 General Administration Department circular.
8. UNESCO has recognized West Bengal as a leading destination for heritage tourism, highlighting the state’s progress in developing religious, heritage, and tea tourism. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee noted that this growth has generated significant employment for local youth.
9. The Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, has officially announced the notification of the Ratapani Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh as India’s 57th Tiger Reserve.
10. Union Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh launched a 15-day trial of Nano Bubble Technology at the Delhi Zoo to improve pond water quality and promote the health of aquatic animals. The technology aims to remove algae, foul odors, and discoloration, ensuring cleaner, healthier water.
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*LEGAL REPORT*
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1. The Central Bureau of Investigation, CBI, conducted searches at 10 locations in Delhi and surrounding areas in connection with cyber fraud case, involving financial frauds of around one hundred 17 crore rupees. According to the CBI, the investigation has so far revealed that fraudsters operating from overseas use digital platforms, such as websites, WhatsApp, and Telegram to target victims in India.
2. The Supreme Court dismissed Union of India’s appeal against order of Armed Forces Tribunal granting a Liberalised Family Pension (LFP) and other benefits to the widow of a soldier who died while on an Area Domination Patrol along the Line of Control.A bench of Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih imposed cost of Rs. 50,000 on the appellant.
3. Political leaders across parties have condemned the assassination attempt on Punjab’s Former Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal at Golden Temple Amritsar.
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*FINANCE*
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1. India’s external debt rose by USD 31 billion to reach USD 646.79 billion in 2023, according to the World Bank’s International Debt Report. Interest payments also increased significantly from USD 15.08 billion in 2022 to USD 22.54 billion in 2023. Long-term debt stocks grew by 7% to USD 498 billion, while short-term debt declined slightly to USD 126.32 billion.
2. Adani Defence and Aerospace has successfully delivered its second Drishti-10 Starliner surveillance drone to the Indian Navy, enhancing India’s maritime surveillance capabilities significantly. This delivery, which took place at Porbandar in Gujarat, follows the first drone’s handover earlier this year in January.
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*ENTERTAINMENT NEWS*
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Nagarjuna’s son Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala got married in the presence of family and friends at the iconic Annapurna Studios, Hyderabad : 04 Dec.
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*DEFENCE News*
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1. The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the short service commission women officers in the Indian Navy to move the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) for their reliefs including consequential promotion to the captain rank.
2. The Indian Navy is taking significant steps towards sustainability by exploring the use of hydrogen fuel for its operations. Vice Admiral V Srinivas, the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Naval Command, announced that the Navy is in discussions with Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) regarding the implementation of hydrogen fuel technology in both small and larger vessels.
3. The Indian Army has recently enhanced its battlefield capabilities with the induction of Nagastra-1, an indigenous loitering munition developed by Solar Industries. This development represents a significant milestone in India’s defence sector, showcasing the country’s commitment to self-reliance in military technology.
4. Terrorists launched a grenade attack on an army base in Surankote, Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir, on December 4, 2024. The attack involved the use of two grenades, and security forces have initiated a search operation in the area to locate the assailants.
5. Indian Navy Day was celebrated yesterday.
It is celebrated annually on December 4 to honour the contributions and sacrifices of the Indian Navy, particularly commemorating its significant role during the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War. The day marks the anniversary of Operation Trident, a successful naval operation that targeted Karachi, crippling Pakistan’s naval capabilities and showcasing India’s maritime strength
*05 Dec (Thursday)*
*Vedic Ritu/* Hemant
*Drik Ritu* : Hemant (Autumn)
पक्ष :: *Shuklapaksh*
*Vikram Samvat – 2081*
*Shaka Samvat – 1946*
*Month* : Agrahayana 20, (Purnimanta)
Agrahayana 04 (Amanta)
*Nakshatra*: Uttara Ashadha (up to 5:26 pm)
Shravana
*Tithi :* Chaturthi (up to 12:49 pm)Panchami
*Rahu* : 01:37 PM – 02:57 PM
*Yamaganda*: 08:17 AM – 09:37 AM
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