Todays in History (December 23rd, 2001)
In 2001, the Government of India announced December 23 to be celebrated as National Farmer’s Day to honour Chaudhary Charan Singh’s contributions and his transformation from a farmer to the head of the Government. Every year on December 23, India celebrates National Farmer’s Day, dedicated to honouring our nation’s backbone – the farmers. It’s a day to acknowledge their tireless efforts, the sweat and sun they toil under, and the bountiful harvests that grace our tables.
Summary of Today’s News
CHIEF GUEST OF REPUBLIC DAY PARADE 2024
- French President Emmanuel Macron will be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations on 26th January 2024
- It has been announced by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Friday.
- On your Republic Day, I’ll be here to celebrate with you.”
WHAT IS IMF?
- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an organization of 190 member countries,
- These member Countries have representation in proportion to their financial importance,
- Therefore the most powerful countries in the global economy have the most voting power.
- The IMF, also known as the Fund, was constituted at a UN conference in Bretton Woods,New Hampshire, United States, in July
ED issues third summons to Kejriwal in excise case
- Kejriwal did not appear before the agency on two earlier summonses sent for questioning on November 2 and December 21.
What is the Directorate of Enforcement (ED)?
- TheDirectorate of Enforcement (ED)is a multi-disciplinary organization mandated with investigation of offences of money laundering and violations of foreign exchange laws.
- It functions under theDepartment of Revenue of the Ministry of Finance.
- It was established on 1stMay, 1956.
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
- It has directed Union Ministry of Home Affairs and six State governments to furnish information on victims of Salwa Judum and their plights.
About National Human Rights Commission:
- The National Human Rights Commission is a statutory body, established on October 12, 1993.
- It is mandated to protect human rights like rights related to life, liberty and dignity of an individual guaranteed by the constitution and courts of India.
SOME QUESTIONS FOR YOU
- Who is newly appointed speaker of Rajasthan assembly? – Vasudev Devnani
- Which airport in Bengaluru won an award at UNESCO’s 2023 Prix Versailles? – Kempegowda International Airport
- Which two languages were recognized by Sahitya Akademi for the annual awards outside the 22 languages mentioned in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution? – English and Rajasthani
- Who have been recently received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports? – Chirag She
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