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Daily Current Affairs 22 December 2021
International Arbitration and Mediation Centre inaugurated in Telangana
India’s first International Arbitration and Mediation Centre (IAMC) was jointly inaugurated by Chief Justice of India, N.V. Ramana, and Telangana Chief Minister, K. Chandrasekhar Rao, at Phoenix VK Tower at Nanakramguda, Hyderabad, Telangana. Those who empanel the centre include internationally acclaimed arbitrators and mediators from countries such as Singapore and the UK.
About the IAMC:
IAMC has been established to quickly resolve the issues that arise due to the Lack of sufficient judges. IAMC will settle commercial disputes and it will also look into the disputes of ordinary people.
Emma Raducanu wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2021
Tennis star Emma Raducanu has been crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2021. The 19-year-old enjoyed an astonishing breakout year in tennis as she won the US Open and became the first British woman to win a Grand Slam singles title since Virginia Wade in 1977.
She beat Tom Daley(diver) and Adam Peaty (swimmer) into second and third place, while England’s men’s footballers were named team of the year and Gareth Southgate the coach, as a triumphant period for British sport across the board was commemorated at a ceremony in Salford. Tom Daley won gold for the first time at his fourth Olympics in Tokyo.
Other award winners at Sports Personality 2021:
| Categories | Winners |
| Helen Rollason Award | Jen Beattie |
| Coach of the Year | Gareth Southgate |
| Team of the Year | England men’s football team |
| World Sport Star | Rachael Blackmore |
| Lifetime Achievement | Simone Biles |
| Unsung Hero | Sam Barlow |
| Young Sports Personality of the Year | Sky Brown |
Rishabh Pant named as Uttarakhand’s brand ambassador
The Uttarakhand government on December 19 named Indian wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant as the state’s brand ambassador for promoting sports and general health.
The 24-year Pant, who was rested for the New Zealand Tests, is currently in South Africa as the Indian Team is all set to face Proteas in the three-match Test series, starting December 26.
About
Rishabh Rajendra Pant is an Indian cricketer who plays as a middle-order wicket-keeper batsman for India, Delhi, and the Delhi Capitals in the IPL. In December 2015, he was named in India’s squad for the 2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.
Nagaland creates 3 new districts Niuland, Tseminyu, Chumukedima
Nagaland government has announced the creation of three new districts, namely Tseminyu, Niuland and Chumoukedima. This comes less than a year after the 12th district of the state—Noklak—was inaugurated. Now there are 15 districts in the northeastern state of Nagaland s declared by the state cabinet on Saturday 18 December. While the Tseminyu sub-division in Kohima district has been upgraded to a district, Niuland and Chumukedima have been carved out of Dimapur district.
Earlier the state had a total of 12 districts namely Kohima, Dimapur, Mon, Kiphire, Noklak, Tuensang Wokha, Phek, Zunheboto, Mokochung and Longleng.
Though there were demands from at least 11 tribes for the creation of new districts, the Cabinet could consider only three of them as some districts are inhabited by only one tribe and those cannot be divided.
Punjab CM gave tag of ‘state festival’ to Jagannath Rath Yatra
The Chief Minister of Punjab, Charanjit Singh Channi has declared Lord Krishna Balram Jagannath Rath Yatra as an annual state festival. The announcement for the same was made during flagging off the 25th Shri Lord Krishna Balram Jagannath Rath Yatra. He also announced a grant of Rs 2.51 crore for the Iskcon Temple in Ludhiana, Punjab. Notably, He also said that the Punjab government was developing Shri Bhagvad Gita and Ramayana Research Centre on a 20-acre land in Patiala.
This was not the first time that the Rath Yatra of Ludhiana set the stage for the elections. Ahead of the 2017 Punjab elections, Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia of AAP participated in the yatra. He also performed ‘Maha Aarti’ from the stage with party candidates.
Gabriel Boric elected as the youngest-ever President-elect of Chile
Leftist and former student leader Gabriel Boric, 35, will become Chile’s youngest President after he won a presidential runoff election. He defeated his opposition Jose Antonio Kast in the elections. Gabriel Boric will assume office in March 2022, will become the youngest president in Chile’s history. Official results gave Mr. Boric 56% of the votes against Mr. Kast’s 44%. Mr. Kast conceded defeat barely an hour-and-a-half after polls closed, and with around half of ballots counted.
The president-elect also promised to block a controversial proposed mining project which he said would destroy communities and the national environment. Chile’s currency, the peso, plunged to a record low against the US dollar after Mr Boric’s victory. Stock markets fell by 10%, with mining stocks performing particularly badly.
PM Narendra Modi launched development projects in Goa
On the occasion of Goa Liberation Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of several development projects worth over 650 crores rupees in Goa. He felicitated freedom fighters and veterans of ‘Operation Vijay’ at the function. During his address on this occasion, the Prime Minister said, Goa is top in good governance, per capita income, and several other fronts. He said that Atmanirbhar Bharat, Swayampurna Goa is a grand success in the state.
Some of the major projects Modi will inaugurate are
- The re-development of Aguada Fort Jail Museum at a cost of over Rs 28 crore.
- The super speciality block at Goa Medical College, built at a cost of Rs 380 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana scheme.
- The New South Goa District Hospital, built at a cost of around Rs 220 crore.
- The Aviation Skill Development Centre at the upcoming Mopa Airport, built at a cost of around Rs 8.5 crore.
- A gas-insulated substation at Davorlim-Navelim, Margao, was constructed at a cost of around Rs 16 crores.
Former SC Judge Justice GT Nanavati Who Headed ‘2002 Godhra Riots’ passes away
Former Supreme Court judge, Justice Girish Thakorlal Nanavati who headed two inquiry commissions formed to probe into the 2002 Godhra Riots & 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots, passed away. Justice Girish Thakorlal Nanavati was 86. He was born on 17th February 1935 and he enrolled as an Advocate in the Bombay High Court on 11th February 1958. He Remained on the Government Pleaders’ Panel and thereafter, he was appointed a permanent Judge of the Gujarat High Court in July 1979 and he retired as an SC Judge in February 2000.
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade launches LogiXtics
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) launched the Unified Logistics Interface Platform’s (ULIP) Hackathon called ‘LogiXtics’ for crowdsourcing more ideas for the benefit of the logistics industry.
The Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP) Hackathon – LogiXtics is being organized by NITI Aayog and Atal Innovation Mission. It is also supported by NICDC Logistics Data Bank Services Limited (NLDSL) and National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC).
ULIP has been designed to enhance efficiency and reduce logistics costs in India by creating a transparent platform that can provide real-time information to all stakeholders. The cost of logistics in India is about 14% which is higher than in other countries in the world. National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) was mandated by NITI Aayog in January 2021 to develop ULIP.
National Mathematics Day: 22 December 2021
National Mathematics Day 2021 is being celebrated on December 22, 2021 across the country to honour the legacy of the great Indian Mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan. This year nation celebrates his 134th birth anniversary of Ramanujan. The main objective behind the celebration of National Mathematics Day is to make people aware of the development of mathematics and its importance in the growth of humanity.
History of National Mathematics Day:
In year 2012, the then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh declared the entire year as the National Mathematics Year and account of Ramanujan’s 125th birth anniversary, this date is celebrated as National Mathematics Day. Ramanujan had a wealth of ideas that have transformed and reshaped 20th-century mathematics. These ideas continue to shape the mathematics of the 21st century.