Current Affairs : 31 December 2024
- Extension of ‘Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme’ Deadline
- The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the deadline for the scheme to January 31, 2025.
- This scheme allows taxpayers to resolve disputes with the income tax department at reduced rates.
- Indian Defense Ministry Signs Deal for AIP Plugs
- A contract was signed with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited for the manufacture of Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) plugs.
- This deal is part of efforts to enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Navy’s submarines.
- World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025
- The summit will be held in New Delhi, focusing on advancements in the audio-visual entertainment industry.
- ISRO’s SpaDeX Mission
- The mission aims to demonstrate satellite docking and undocking technology in space.
- This is a significant step towards future space missions involving complex operations.
- Jasprit Bumrah Achieves Milestone
- Bumrah became the fastest Indian bowler to take 200 Test wickets during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
- He achieved this in just 8484 deliveries, surpassing Mohammed Shami’s previous record.
- RBI Proposes NEFT and RTGS Lookup Facility
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed a lookup facility for NEFT and RTGS transactions to be implemented by April 1, 2025.
- This facility aims to enhance the efficiency and transparency of electronic fund transfers.
- Madhya Pradesh’s Tiger Relocation Program
- The state is relocating 14 tigers to Rajasthan, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh as part of a conservation effort.
- This initiative is aimed at maintaining a healthy tiger population across states.
- Kamya Karthikeyan Completes Seven Summits Challenge
- She became the youngest female to scale the highest peaks on each continent, achieving a remarkable feat in mountaineering.
- Former US President Jimmy Carter Passes Away
- Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, died at the age of 100 on December 29, 2024.
- He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his humanitarian efforts.
- Indian Economy Growth Projection
- The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) projected India’s economy to grow at 6.5% for the financial year 2024-25.
- This projection reflects challenges posed by global uncertainties.
- Hemanth Muddappa Wins National Motorcycle Drag Racing Championship
- Muddappa became a triple champion in the Indian National Motorcycle Drag Racing Championship 2024.
- He showcased exceptional skills across multiple classes.
- UNESCO Recognizes ‘Balkan Blues’
- The traditional love ballad Sevdalinka from Bosnia has been added to the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
- ICC T20I Cricketer of the Year Nominees Announced
- Arshdeep Singh is among the nominees for the ICC T20I Cricketer of the Year award.
- Mission Coking Coal Launched
- The Ministry of Coal launched an initiative to enhance domestic coking coal production, aiming to reduce dependency on imports.
- World Rapid Chess Championship Results
- Volodar Murzin became the second-youngest FIDE World Rapid Champion, marking a significant achievement in chess.
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