Current affairs 02 December 2023

Angkor Wat temple in Cambodia becomes 8th wonder of the world.

• Angkor Wat temple, located in northern province of Siem Reap in Cambodia has become the eighth Wonder of the World.
• The unofficial title Eighth Wonder of the World is sometimes given to buildings, structures, projects, designs, or even people who are thought to be comparable to the seven Wonders of the World.
• The Angkor Wat was built as a Hindu temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu and gradually progressed to become a major temple of Buddhism.

Minho & Lee Dong Wook chosen as Global Ambassadors for the Olympics.

• The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has chosen Minho from SHINee and renowned K-drama star Lee Dong Wook to serve as the first Global Ambassadors for OlympicTM Friends.
• The Republic of Korea's Gangwon province will host the 4th Winter Youth Olympic Games.
• Gangwon 2024 seeks to give young people a stage on which to celebrate peace and unity via sports, building a common goal for a brighter future.

Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates new factory of Dixon Technology in Nodia.

• Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated a new factory of Dixon Technology in Nodia, UP to boost the local smartphone ecosystem.
• Dixon Technologies is a contract manufacturer of televisions, washing machines, smartphones, LED bulbs, battens, downlighters and CCTV security systems for companies such as Samsung, Xiaomi, Panasonic and Philips.
• It has 17 manufacturing units in India.

Punjab lifts 13th Hockey India Senior Men Hockey National Championship 2023.

• Punjab claimed the gold medal after their penalty shootout victory over defending champion Haryana in the final of the 13th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2023.
• Punjab defeated Haryana 9-8 in the shootout after both sides played out a 2-2 draw in regulation time.
• Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu overcame Karnataka in penalty shootout to claim the bronze medal.

PM Modi dedicates 10,000th Jan Aushadi Kendra at Deoghar.

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked a significant milestone in the healthcare sector by inaugurating the 10,000th Jan Aushadhi Kendras at AIIMS, Deoghar.
• This event also witnessed the launch of an ambitious program aimed at increasing the number of Jan Aushadhi Kendras in the country from 10,000 to 25,000.