7th December 2023 Daily Current Affairs

International Affairs

Italy has withdrawn from China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), more than four years after becoming the only Group of Seven (G7) nation to sign up.
The decision was long-anticipated and signals a strategic shift in Italy’s approach to its relationship with China.
The Belt and Road Initiative, spearheaded by Chinese President Xi Jinping, aims to enhance China’s influence globally by investing in infrastructure projects across participating countries.

Banking & Finance

NPCI Bharat BillPay (NBBL) has integrated SBI Card, one of India’s leading pure-play credit card issuers, into the credit card category of Bharat BillPay.
This integration marks a significant advancement, streamlining the credit card bill payment process for millions of customers.
NBBL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
SBI Card has an extensive customer base, totalling around 1.68 crores.

State Affairs

Garba of Gujarat has been inscribed in the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Humanity by UNESCO.
This decision was taken at the Botswana convention of UNESCO.
Garba of Gujarat is the 15th ICH element from India to join this list.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Intangible Cultural Heritage is underway in Botswana.

National Affairs

Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani has informed the Rajya Sabha that the Government has decided to implement the component of “Nari Adalat” in a phased manner under Mission Shakti.
In the first phase, Assam and the Union Jammu and Kashmir have been selected by her Ministry to implement the component of Nari Adalat.
The Central government is implementing ‘Mission Shakti’ as an umbrella scheme for the safety, security and empowerment of women.

National Affairs

Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilisers Dr Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates 59th Fertiliser Association of India Annual Seminar 2023 at a glittering function in Delhi.
The theme of the seminar was “Innovations in Fertiliser and Agriculture Sectors”.
India is the first nation to introduce Nano fertilisers such as Nano DAP and Nano Urea through the Indian Research ecosystem.

National & International Appointments

India-born Media Executive Samir Shah named as UK’s Preferred Candidate for BBC Chair.
He will replace Richard Sharp, who had been forced to resign after his communication with former prime minister Boris Johnson came under scrutiny.
His appointment will almost certainly be ratified by a parliament committee.
Samir Shah has worked in television for more than 40 years and has held a number of roles at the BBC, including as head of current affairs.

Important Dates

International Civil Aviation Day is observed on 7th December to emphasize the crucial role of innovation in shaping the future of civil aviation worldwide.
It holds special significance as it marks the establishment of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in 1944.
This year’s theme, “Advancing Innovation for Global Aviation Development,”.

National & International Appointments

Senior Congress leader A Revanth Reddy sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Telangana at Lal Bahadur Stadium in Hyderabad.
Governor Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan administered the oath of office and secrecy to Revanth Reddy and a few ministers.
Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu was sworn in as Telangana’s Deputy CM.
Congress won 64 seats by leaving the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi party with 39 seats and forming its first government in the state.

Important Dates

India observes Armed Forces Flag Day today to honour the martyrs and the soldiers in the armed forces.
It has been observed on the 7th of December annually since 1949.
Flag Day is aimed at expressing gratitude and celebrating the selfless contribution the soldiers make towards the nation.