GPAI Summit 2023

• India is set to host the Annual GPAI Summit from December 12 to 14, 2023.
• The Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) aims to bridge the gap between AI theory and practice through research and applied activities.
• The summit will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
• As part of the summit, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) will organize the AI Gamechangers Award, recognizing and awarding innovative AI solutions.

Javier Miley is the New President of Argentina

• Javier Miley has been swor- in as the new President of Argentina on December 10, 2023 in Buenos Aires.
• Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky participated in his swearing-in ceremony.
• Javier Miley has defeated Sergio Massa in the presidential election.
• Javier Miley replaces President Alberto Fernandez.

IMF Approved Loan for Bangladesh

• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the release of $689 million in the second tranche of the $4.7 billion loan package allocated for Bangladesh.
• The Washington-based lender has advised Bangladesh to continue to focus on containing inflation and rebuilding external resilience.
• The multilateral lender suggested a calibrated monetary policy tightening, supported by a neutral fiscal stance.
• The IMF board approved the $4.7 billion loan in January, 2023.

India’s 2023 Google Search Data Released

• Google releases its annual insights into India’s search trends, revealing a fascinating tapestry of interests and curiosities that captivated the nation.
• This year, the data highlights a captivating mix of scientific pursuits, cinematic anticipation, and enduring love for cricket.
• Chandrayaan-3, Karnataka Election Results, Israel News, Satish Kaushik and Budget 2023 are the top 5 events that generated interested among internet users in India.
• The first-ever Women’s Premier League, along with the Women’s Cricket World Cup, ranked high in sports events.

Discovery of Giant Pliosaur Skull

• A remarkable discovery on South West England’s Dorset Jurassic Coast on December 10, 2023 has unveiled a giant pliosaur skull.
• The discovery provided unprecedented insights into the fearsome marine predator that inhabited the oceans 150 million years ago.
• The 2-meter-long fossil is among the most complete pliosaur skulls ever found, boasting 130 razor-sharp teeth. Which can deliver lethal bites with a single strike.
• Pliosaur’s powerful bite force is estimated at about 33000 newtons, surpassing even saltwater crocodiles.

'Goral' Found in the Himalayan Region (Ecology)

• A mammal named 'Goral' found in the Himalayan region has been seen in Valmiki Tiger Reserve on December 10, 2023.
• It is a bovid species native to the Himalayas and its scientific name of 'Goral' is Nemorhadus.
• This species is found in the Himalayas in Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, southern Tibet, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh in India.
• It has been included in the IUCN Red List and in Schedule 3 of the Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

First-Ever Khelo India Para Games begun (Sports News)

• The first-ever Khelo India Para Games kicked off in New Delhi on December 10, 2023.
• More than 1,400 participants from across 32 states and Union Territories including Services Sports Control Board are participating in the 8-day event.
• The Para athletes will compete for honours in 7 disciplines including athletics, shooting, archery, football, badminton, table tennis and weight lifting.
•  Khelo India Para Games aim to provide opportunities for aspiring para-athletes to showcase their skills and develop their career in para-sports.

India and England T20 Match Series 2023 (Cricket)

• In Women's Cricket, India defeated England by five wickets in the third and final T20 International at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on December 10, 2023.
• Chasing the target of 127 runs, the women’s Indian team achieved the score for the loss of five wickets in 19 overs.
• Earlier, batting first after winning the toss, England posted 126 in the stipulated 20 overs, before they were all out in the last ball of the innings.
• The visitors (England) have clinched the series, 2-1. They defeated India by 38 runs in the first match and beat them by 4 wickets in second T20 match.

Guwahati Masters 2023  (Tennis) 

• Guwahati Masters was a badminton tournament which took place at the Sarju Sarai Indoor Sports Complex, Guwahati, Assam from December 5 to 10, 2023.
• The men's singles title in this tournament was won by Indonesian player Johannes Sot Marcelino.
• The women's singles title was won by Lalinrat Chaiwan of Thailand.
• The women's doubles title was won by India's Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto.