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Largest producer of Iron Ore in the country, National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) won the coveted IEI (Institution of Engineers, India) Industry Excellence Award 2022 in Chennai. #CAbyMilitaryChoice @militarychoiceblog
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12 - 18 Dec 2022 Weekly Current Affairs #CAbyMilitaryChoice @militarychoiceblog
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1 Deepika Padukone will unveil the FIFA World Cup trophy in Qatar. Deepika will be the first actor to receive such an honor at the world’s most-watched sporting event.
2 Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan declared a seed farm, located in Aluva, as the first carbon neutral farm in the country.
3 The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that Dr Jeremy Farrar will become its new Chief Scientist.
4 New York and Singapore are the most expensive cities in the world, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) Worldwide Cost of Living Index for this year.
5 Iran has been expelled from the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in a vote on which India abstained. The UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) was established in 1946.
6 The UN has recognised the Namami Gange initiative to rejuvenate India’s sacred River Ganga as one of the top 10 World Restoration Flagships to revive the natural world. Namami Gange was approved by the Central Government in June 2014.
7 Sargam Koushal, representing India, was crowned the Mrs World at a gala event in Las Vegas. Mrs Koushal trumped contestants from 63 countries to bring the title back to India after 21 years.
8 The United States has announced a nuclear fusion breakthrough, a historic step towards the promise of ‘near-limitless’ clean energy and may help the fight to curb climate change.
9 Argentina are winners of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Finals. The Argentina national football team had won two in 1978 and 1986 under Diego Maradona.
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2022 FIFA World Cup Awards:
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• Top 4 team Rankings: Argentina (Winner), France (2nd), Croatia (3rd) and Morocco (4th)
• Golden Boot Award: Kylian Mbappe (France); (8 Goals)
• Golden Ball Award: Lionel Messi (Argentina); (7 goals and registering 3 assists)
• Golden Glove Award: Emiliano Martinez (Argentina)
• FIFA Young Player Award: Enzo Fernandez Enzo Fernandez
• FIFA Fair Play Award: England
• Silver Boot Award: Lionel Messi
• Bronze Boot Award: Olivier Giroud (France)
• Silver Ball Award: Kylian Mbappe
• Bronze Ball Award: Luka Modric (Croatia)
The 2026 World Cup will be held across three different countries, the United States, Canada and Mexico.
In Swimming, Indian swimmer Chahat Arora set a national record in the women’s 100-metre breaststroke at the FINA World Swimming Championships 2022 in Melbourne, Australia.
Chahat Arora completed the 100-metre breaststroke race in 1 minute, 13.13 seconds. #CAbyMilitaryChoice @militarychoiceblog
The 6th Edition of Indo – Kazakhstan joint training exercise “KAZIND-22” is conducted at Umroi (Meghalaya) from 15 to 28 December 2022. #CAbyMilitaryChoice @ssbchoice
Joint annual training exercise with the Kazakhstan Army was instituted in 2016 as Exercise Prabal Dostyk, which was later upgraded to a company level exercise and renamed as Ex Kazind in 2018.
• Kazakhstan Capital: Astana;
• Kazakhstan Currency: Kazakhstani Tenge.
World Health Organization (WHO) announced that Dr Jeremy Farrar will become its new Chief Scientist. #CAbyMilitaryChoice @militarychoiceblog
• World Health Organization Director-General: Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus;
• World Health Organization Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland;
• World Health Organization Founded: 7 April 1948.
Deepika Padukone will unveil the FIFA World Cup trophy in Qatar. Deepika will be the first actor to receive such an honor at the world’s most-watched sporting event. #CAbyMilitaryChoice @militarychoiceblog
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On December 12, 1911, King George V announced that the capital would be shifted from Calcutta (now Kolkata) to Delhi.
The announcement was made during the Delhi Durbar, which was also known as the Imperial Durbar.
Delhi Durbar was convened three times. George V attended the Durbar only in 1911. He was the first king of Britain who came to India. George V was accompanied by queen Mary. #GKbyMilitaryChoice @militarychoiceblog
AAP is set to become a National Party #GKbyMilitaryChoice @militarychoiceblog
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The Bangladesh Navy is hosting the first-ever International Fleet Review at Inani of Cox’s Bazar between December 6 and 9.
Naval commanders, ships from some 30 countries including the United States, China, India and the neighbouring Myanmar would participate in the international gathering.
Indian Navy ships Kochi, Kavaratti and Sumedha will participate in this. #CAbyMilitaryChoice @ssbchoice
In a first, the Board of Control for Cricket in India is all set to draft female umpires in the Ranji Trophy for the first time in the history of the competition.
Umpires Vrinda Rathi, Janani Narayanan and Gayathri Venugopalan are reportedly set to become the pioneers as they officiate matches in the Ranji Trophy next season.
The BCCI had earlier implemented same salary structure for male and female cricketers. #CAbyMilitaryChoice @militarychoiceblog
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What is a Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court? @militarychoiceblog
Constitution bench is the name given to the benches of the Supreme Court of India which consist of at least five judges of the court which sit to decide any case “involving a substantial question of law as to the interpretation” of the Constitution of India or "for the purpose of hearing any reference" made by the President of India under Article 143.
This provision has been mandated by Article 145 (3) of the Constitution of India.
The Chief Justice of India has the power to constitute a Constitution Bench and refer cases to it.
Constitution benches have decided many of India’s best-known and most important Supreme Court cases, such as A. K. Gopalan v. State of Madras, Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (basic structure doctrine) and Ashoka Kumar Thakur v. Union of India (OBC reservations) etc.
NDA 1 2021 - Important Antonyms & Synonyms @militarychoiceblog
Overweening (adjective) - आत्माभिमानी
Synonyms: cocksure, overconfident
Antonyms: modest
Catastrophe (noun) - तबाही
Synonyms: calamity, cataclysm
Antonyms: salvation
Dreadful (adjective) - भयानक
Synonyms: frightful, horrible
Antonyms: mild
Proscribe (verb) - बहिष्कार करना
Synonyms: prohibit, ban
Antonyms: allow
Menace (verb) - खतरे में डालना
Synonyms: jeopardize, imperil
Antonyms: friendly
Impending (adjective) - निकट का
Synonyms: adjacent, close
Antonyms: remote
Assuage (verb) - राहत देना
Synonyms: relieve, easy
Antonyms: aggravate
Naïve (adjective) - भोला-भाला
Synonyms: unsophisticated, artless
Antonyms: sophisticated
Wary (adjective) - सावधान
Synonyms: careful, cautious
Antonyms: unwary
Underpin (verb) - बढ़ावा देना
Synonyms: nurture, encourage
Antonyms: hinder
Excise - काटना
Synonyms: strike out, cancel
Antonyms: add
Palpable - स्पर्शनीय
Synonyms: visible, noticeable
Antonyms: intangible
Incursion (noun) - आक्रमण
Synonyms: attack, assault
Antonyms: retreat
Extricate (verb) - मुक्त कर देना
Synonyms: free, release
Antonyms: entangle
Fiasco (noun) - असफलता
Synonyms: failure, disaster
Antonyms: success
Scurry (noun) - हड़बड़ी
Synonyms: rush, dash
Antonyms: stroll
Credibility (noun) - विश्वसनीयता
Synonyms: believability, acceptability
Antonyms: implausibility
Antipathy (noun) - विरोधभाव
Synonyms: hostility, animosity
Antonyms: liking
Interim (adjective) - अंतरिम
Synonyms: temporary, proterm
Antonyms: permanent
Flicker (verb) - टिमटिमाना
Synonyms: glimmer, glint
Antonyms: burn steadily
Gāyatrī Mantra? @militarychoiceblog
The Gāyatrī Mantra is also known as the Sāvitri Mantra.
It is a highly revered mantra from the Rig Veda, dedicated to Savitr also known as Vedmata.
Maharshi Vishvamitra had created the Gayatri mantra.
The mantra is an important part of the upanayana ceremony for young males in Hinduism, and has long been recited by dvija men as part of their daily rituals.
Modern Hindu reform movements spread the practice of the mantra to include women and all castes and its use is now very widespread.
Indian Navy’s sailboat INSV Tarini has set sail for an expedition to Cape Town, South Africa for participating in the 50th edition of Cape to Rio Race 2023. This Trans-Atlantic ocean race will be flagged off from Cape Town on 2 Jan 2023 and will culminate at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The expedition is being undertaken by an Indian Navy crew of five officers including two women officers. #CAbyMilitaryChoice @ssbchoice
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The 16th Edition of the Indo-Nepal joint training Exercise “SURYA KIRAN-XVI” between India and Nepal is being conducted at Nepal Army Battle School, Saljhandi, Nepal. “SURYA KIRAN-XVI” will be conducted from 16th to 29th December 2022. @ssbchoice #CAbyMilitaryChoice
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The United Nations has recognised the Namami Gange initiative to rejuvenate India’s sacred River Ganga as one of the top 10 World Restoration Flagships to revive the natural world. #CAbyMilitaryChoice @militarychoiceblog
About Namami Gange:
• It was approved as a ‘Flagship Programme‘ by the Central Government in June 2014.
• It was launched to serve the twin objectives of effective abatement of pollution and conservation and rejuvenation of the national river Ganga.
• It is being operated under the Ministry of Water Resources, Department of River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation and Ministry of Jal Shakti.
• The program is being implemented by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) and its State Program Management Groups (SPMGs).
India successfully test-fired nuclear-capable ballistic missile Agni-V that can strike targets at ranges up to 5,000 km. The Agni 1 to 4 missiles have ranges from 700 km to 3,500 km. @militarychoiceblog #CAbyMilitaryChoice
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Three Himalayan medicinal plants enter IUCN Red List. Meizotropis pellita has been assessed as ‘critically endangered’, Fritilloria cirrhosa as ‘vulnerable’, and Dactylorhiza hatagirea as ‘endangered’.
These species are found in the Himalayan region spread across Nepal, India, China, Sikkim, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.
IUCN is an international organisation (NGO) working in the field of nature conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. #CAbyMilitaryChoice @militarychoiceblog
G20 Development Working Group
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👉 The Development Working Group (DWG) was created in 2010.
👉 It has become an essential forum to discuss and promote action on a broad range of issues directly affecting developing countries, especially low-income countries.
👉 In 2016, the G20 entrusted the DWG with coordinating and monitoring policy actions across all G20 countries related to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
05 - 11 Dec 2022 Weekly Current Affairs for UPSC CDS NDA AFCAT Exam #CAbyMilitaryChoice
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1 Famous French author Dominique Lapierre passed away at the age of 91. Lapierre was a Padma Bhushan awardee and had written books like Freedom at Midnight and City of Joy.
2 Following India's withdrawal, Saudi Arabia is set to host the 2027 Asian Cup.
3 I&B Minister Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurated India’s first Drone Skilling and Training Virtual E-Learning Platform at the Chennai manufacturing facility of Garuda Aerospace, a drone-based startup of India.
4 The Bangladesh Navy is hosting the first-ever International Fleet Review. Some 30 countries including the US, China, India would participate in the international gathering. Indian Navy ships Kochi, Kavaratti and Sumedha will participate in this.
5 Meghna Ahlawat has been elected as the first female president of the Table Tennis Federation of India.
6 India batter Ishan Kishan has smashed the fastest ODI double century in 126 balls against Bangladesh at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.
7 Legendary athlete PT Usha was elected as the 1st woman president of Indian Olympic Association (IOA). Usha is a multiple Asian Games gold medalist and 4th place finisher in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics 400m hurdles final.
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India batter Ishan Kishan has smashed the fastest ODI double century in 126 balls against Bangladesh at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. #CAbyMilitaryChoice @militarychoiceblog
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Meghna Ahlawat has been elected as the first female president of the Table Tennis Federation of India. #CAbyMilitaryChoice @militarychoiceblog
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Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurated India’s first Drone Skilling and Training Virtual E-Learning Platform at the Chennai manufacturing facility of Garuda Aerospace, a drone-based startup of India.
The Minister, simultaneously flagged off Garuda Aerospace’s drone yatra, ‘Operation 777’ which will educate and demonstrate the efficacy of drones for different agricultural uses across 777 districts in India. #GKbyMilitaryChoice @militarychoiceblog
Oympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu secured silver in the Weightlifting World Championships with a total weight of 200kg.
It was Chanu’s second medal at a Worlds after having earlier won gold in the 2017 World Championships. Earlier this year she had clinched Commonwealth Games gold. #CAbyMilitaryChoice @militarychoiceblog
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Monocarpic: (of a plant) flowering only once and then dying
Creche: a nursery where babies and young children are cared for during the working day
Diamantaire: a member of a successful diamond-dealing family or group
Sinecure: a position requiring little or no work but giving the holder status or financial benefit
Scullery: a small kitchen or room at the back of a house used for washing dishes and other dirty household work
Realtor: a person who acts as an agent for the sale and purchase of buildings and land
Eternal: that which lasts forever or is never ending
Refectory: a room used for communal meals in an educational or religious institution
Gastronomy: the practice or art of choosing, cooking, and eating good food
Proletariat: working class people especially those who do not own any property
Dormitory: a large bedroom for a number of people in a school or institution
Nephrology: the branch of medicine that deals with the physiology and diseases of the kidneys
Oviparous: animal that produce eggs rather than live babies
Impregnable: unable to be defeated or overcome
Angioplasty: a procedure to restore blood flow through the artery
Cadaver: a dead human body that is used in scientific or medical research, and provide tissue to repair a defect in a living human being
Oligarchy: a small group of people having control of a country or organization
One who is bad in spelling - Cacographist
Ethology: scientific and objective study of animal behaviour
Regimen: a plan, or course of action such as a diet, exercise or medical treatment
Cartelisation: industry participants coming together to fix pricing of products and services
Exorcism: removing of evil spirits from a person or place
Stiletto: a woman's shoe with a thin, high tapering heel
Primogeniture: the custom by which all of a family's property goes to the oldest son when the father dies
Culling: something picked out and put aside as inferior
Impressive knowledge that is learned by studying - Erudition
Vintner: a person whose job it is to buy and sell wine
Serology: study of blood tests that look for antibodies in your blood
Oncology: the study and treatment of tumours
March 2021, Important Current Affairs @militarychoiceblog
For a fourth consecutive year, Finland has been ranked the world's happiest country, a UN report. India has been ranked 139 out of 149 countries in the list. Pakistan, 105.
Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar informed in Lok Sabha that India's forest cover increases to 24.56 per cent of geographical area.
The 63rd edition of the Grammy Awards. Beyonce created history as she became the first female artist to win 28 Grammys. She won two awards tonight – best rap performance with Meghan Thee Stallion for Savage and best R&B performance for Black Parade.
Bhavani Devi became the first-ever Indian fencer to qualify for the Olympics. She secured a spot for the Tokyo Olympics following the events at the ongoing Fencing World Cup.
Bajrang Punia beat Mongolia's Tulga Tumur Ochir in the final of the 65kg category to defend his title at the Matteo Pellicone Ranking Series in Rome. He reclaimed his no.1 rank with this win.
The Maitri Setu Bridge between India and Bangladesh was inaugurated by PM Modi. It has been constructed over the Feni river between Tripura and Bangladesh.
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan will be awarded the 2021 Film Archive Award by FIFA. The award will be presented by the filmmakers Christopher Nolan and Martin Scorsese. The legendary filmmakers have themselves been the recipients of the prestigious honour.
Mithali Raj has become the first woman cricketer of India to score 10,000 international runs in all the formats. She has also become the second woman cricketer internationally to achieve this milestone after Charlotte Edwards of England.
The 78th edition of The Golden Globes took place today. Netflix’s historical drama The Crown bagged the highest number of awards.
Rajya Sabha TV and Lok Sabha TV have been merged and now it will be known as Sansad TV.
Six-time world champion pugilist Mary Kom has been appointed as the Chairperson of the International Boxing Association's (AIBA) Champions and Veterans Committee.
The Ease of Living Index 2020 has ranked Shimla & Bengaluru as the most livable cities in the country. The index was released by the Ministry of Urban and Housing Affairs. Bengaluru has been ranked first in the category of million-plus population and Shimla in less than a million category.
15 - 21 Mar 2021 Weekly Current Affairs Notes @militarychoiceblog
Bihar became the 1st state in the country to have its own ethanol policy, called Ethanol Production Promotion Policy, 2021. This policy would permit ethanol production in Bihar from all feed stocks permitted by National Policy on Biofuels, 2018, & subsequently by National Biofuel Coordination Committee.
Mithali Raj became the first woman cricketer to score 7,000 runs in ODIs.
The two of its longest-serving artillery systems were decommissioned by the Indian Army. The decommissioned artilleries are- 160 mm Tampella Mortars and 130 mm Self-propelled M-46 Catapult Guns. The artilleries were serving in the army for almost 60 years.
Italy has joined ISA and has also signed a framework agreement of the alliance with India. Italy was able to join the International Solar Alliance after the amendment in the agreement, which opened the ISA membership to all the member states of the UN.
Mumbai remained unbeaten in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2021 and won their 4th title after beating UP by 6 wickets.
The North-Eastern state Manipur has been declared as the winning state of Van Dhan Vikas Yojana. The program by the government has been proved to be a major source of employment for the local tribals in Manipur.
India has been ranked 139 out of 149 countries in the list of UN World Happiness Report 2021 which is topped by Finland. Pakistan, happier at 105.
Bhavani Devi is the first and only Indian fencer to qualify for the Olympics. She will compete in the sabre category in Tokyo 2021.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, the Health Minister of India has been appointed as the Chairman of the board of Stop TB Partnership for 3 years. Stop TB Partnership is a global body that aims at entirely eradicating Tuberculosis.
Cristiano Ronaldo on Sunday broke Brazilian football great Pele's record for most goals in official matches after his hat-trick. The total number of goals scored by Ronaldo is now 770.
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