1. | The World Economic Forum published its 18th Global Risk Report. |
2. | The Governor of Uttarakhand has signed legislation granting women 30% reservation in government posts. |
3. | On January 11, 2023, the 13th Ministerial-level meeting of the India-United States Trade Policy Forum (TPF) was held in Washington, DC. |
4. | Each year, India generates 3.4 million tonnes (MT) of plastic trash. |
5. | For November 2022, the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) increased by 7.1%. |
6. | Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of Health and Family Welfare, released the book “Braving A Viral Storm: India’s Covid-19 Vaccine Story” on June 6. |
7. | Sharad Yadav, a former Union Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal leader, died at the age of 75. |
8. | For the first time, the FSSAI published detailed regulatory criteria for Basmati rice. |
9. | The Gujarat government introduced a new strategy for unlicensed industrial estate construction. |
10. | The government has authorised a grant of Rs 154.84 crores to the National Mineral Exploration Trust for exploration and capacity enhancement. |
11. | AC Charania, an Indian-American space scientist, has been named NASA’s new top technologist. |
12. | The Defense Acquisition Council approved three Defense Capital Acquisition proposals totaling Rs 4,276 crore on December 12. |
13. | The Tripura government started the “Saharsh” initiative in all public schools. |
14. | The World Bank has maintained India’s growth prediction at 6.9% in FY23 and 6.6% in FY24. |