Current affairs 12 December 2023

Nikhil Dey named as International Anti-Corruption Champion by US State Department.

• An Indian social activist Nikhil Dey has been named as the International Anti-Corruption Champion by the US State Department.
• He has been acknowledged for his noteworthy support of social movements that oppose corruption in government welfare programs in India by encouraging transparency and accountability and participatory democracy.
• Dey's efforts as a co-founder of Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan contributed to anti-corruption and transparency reforms in India.

Anurag Thakur formally inaugurates first-ever Khelo India Para Games.

• Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur formally inaugurated the first-ever Khelo India Para Games (KIPGs) in New Delhi.
• More than 1,400 participants from across 32 states and Union Territories including Services Sports Control Board are participating in the 8-day event.
• Khelo India Para Games aim to provide opportunity for aspiring para-athletes to showcase their skill and develop their career in para sports.

Govt to procure two lakh tonnes of onion during Kharif season 2023.

• The Government will procure two lakh tonnes of onion during this Kharif season to make available enough quantity of the crop in the market.
• The Government has banned the export of onion till the 31st of March next year given the current production scenario and global situation.
• Mr Singh said, that in the last month, the Onion consumer retail price has declined by 4.3 per cent.

India hosts 27th WAIPA World Investment Conference in New Delhi.

• India is hosting the four-day 27th WAIPA World Investment Conference at the India International Convention & Expo Centre - Yashobhoomi, New Delhi.
• Under the aegis of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, it will be the largest World Investment Conference ever.
• The WIC is being held in India for the first time.
• Over 1000 attendees, 50 Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) and various multilateral agencies will attend the conference.

Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurates "Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam" in Vijaya.

• Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam at Tummalapalli Kalakshetram, Vijayawada.
• This three-day classical music extravaganza will host a variety of activities, including classical music performances by renowned musicians of the country.
• The event provides an enchanting glimpse into the glorious Indian classical music heritage by accomplished musicians.