Monthly Current Affair GK Digest: December 2024

International News

The forum brought together around 300 participants, including leaders, policymakers, and experts from social security organizations across the Asia-Pacific region.
Peer Learning: Facilitate knowledge sharing and networking among social security leaders and professionals.
Innovation Showcase: Highlight innovative practices and solutions in social security.
Policy Discussions: Address regional social security challenges and explore ways to enhance coverage and service delivery.
Collaboration: Foster cooperation and partnerships among social security institutions.

Its goal is to preserve and promote India's rich and diverse cultural heritage.
The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) is responsible for implementing this mission, which aims to document cultural resources and assess their potential to rejuvenate rural economies.
As part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, which commemorates 75 years of Indian independence, the mission has introduced the Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar (MGMD) portal.
This portal seeks to document the cultural heritage of 6.5 lakh villages across India.
By mapping these cultural assets, the initiative hopes to not only preserve traditions but also foster local economic growth through tourism and cultural activities.

The Forest Survey of India (FSI) updated its base year to 2022-23 from the previous 2011-12.
India's total forest cover now stands at 7,13,789 square kilometers, which is 21.71% of the nation's geographical area.
The latest assessment shows an increase of 7,449 square kilometers in forest and tree cover since the last assessment in 2017.
There has been no loss in forest cover or tree cover, addressing concerns about increased carbon emissions due to deforestation.

This increase reflects a healthy economic activity and robust compliance.
The collection figures were boosted by a 9.4% rise in domestic GST revenue and a 5.9% increase in revenue from imports.
The GST collection data was released on December 1, 2024, indicating positive trends in tax compliance and revenue growth, which are critical for the government's fiscal health and its ability to fund various developmental projects and initiatives.

Its goal is to preserve and promote India's rich and diverse cultural heritage.
The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) is responsible for implementing this mission, which aims to document cultural resources and assess their potential to rejuvenate rural economies.
As part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, which commemorates 75 years of Indian independence, the mission has introduced the Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar (MGMD) portal.
This portal seeks to document the cultural heritage of 6.5 lakh villages across India.
By mapping these cultural assets, the initiative hopes to not only preserve traditions but also foster local economic growth through tourism and cultural activities.
New framework to curb excessive speculation in stock market has been announced by SEBI

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