Current affairs 07 December 2024

India Expands World's Largest Grain Storage Plan.

• India is expanding the World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in the cooperative sector with storage units at Primary Agricultural Credit Societies across 11 states.
• The initiative, supported by NCDC, NABARD & NABCONS has a total storage capacity of 9750 metric tonnes.
• Storage units are built in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu & other states, enhancing agricultural storage infrastructure.

France becomes theme country at 30th KIFF.

• The 30th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) commenced on December 4, 2024, with France as the theme country, highlighting its rich cultural and cinematic heritage.
• The festival features approximately 180 films from 29 countries, including 21 French films, and will run until December 11 across multiple venues in Kolkata.

Uttarakhand to Build 16,000 Homes Under PM Housing Scheme.

• The Uttarakhand Housing Development Council (UHDC) and MDDA are constructing 16,000 affordable homes for low-income families under PMAY.
• This initiative aligns with PM Modi's vision of Antyodaya, providing pucca houses for homeless families, as highlighted by CM Pushkar Singh Dhami.
• The project emphasizes affordable housing and urban development.

Dharmendra Pradhan to Launch PM e-VIDYA DTH Channel for ISL.

• Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan will launch the PM e-VIDYA DTH Channel No. 31 for Indian Sign Language (ISL) in New Delhi.
• The channel aims to promote ISL as a language and bridge communication gaps for the hearing-impaired community.
• The event will feature hearing-impaired children, achievers, special educators, and ISL interpreters.

Health Minister JP Nadda to Launch 100-Day TB Elimination Campaign.

• Union Health Minister JP Nadda will launch a 100-day intensified campaign to tackle TB incidence and mortality in India on 7th December 2024 in Panchkula, Haryana.
• The campaign will cover 347 districts across 33 states and UTs to improve TB detection, reduce diagnostic delays, and enhance treatment outcomes.
• Focus will be on high-risk groups for more effective intervention.