Current affairs 08 December 2024

India Chairs UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs for 1st Time.

• India has been chosen to Chair the 68th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs.
• India’s Permanent Representative to the UN in Vienna, Shambhu Kumaran officially assumed the Chairmanship of CND.
• The CND is the principal policy-making body of the United Nations on drug-related matters.
• It is mandated to monitor global drug trends, support Member States in formulating balanced policies.

RBI Allows Small Finance Banks to Offer Pre-Sanctioned Credit via UPI.

• RBI has approved Small Finance Banks (SFBs) to offer pre-sanctioned credit lines via UPI, enhancing financial access.
• This move aims to boost financial inclusion, especially for underserved communities, small businesses, and micro-entrepreneurs.
• RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das made the announcement after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting.

TN CM Launched Climate Interpretation Park in Chennai.

• Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin inaugurated the Climate Interpretation Park in Kilambakkam, Chennai, blending recreation, culture, and education.
• The park, built at a cost of Rs 15 crore, features a sculpture garden, play area, yoga spaces, and an Archaeological Interpretation Centre.
• Designed as a carbon and heat sink, it uses native plants and promotes rainwater reuse.

Sex ratio in country to increase from 918 in 2014-15 to 930 in 2023-24.

• According to provisional data from the Health Management Information System of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the sex ratio (SRB) in the country has increased from 918 in 2014-15 to 930 in 2023-24.
• The national gross enrollment ratio of girls in school at the secondary level has increased from 75.51 percent in 2014-15 to 79.4 percent in 2021-22, including rural areas.

"Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore" Campaign to Launch on 19th December.

• The Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore campaign will be launched on 19th December 2024 during the 4th Good Governance Week from 19th-24th December.
• Dr. Jitendra Singh, MoS (PP), will inaugurate a workshop on Best Practices during the Special Campaign 4.0.
• The event will include the release of reports on the Special Campaign 4.0, Good Governance Index 2023, and CPGRAMS Annual Report.