Current Affairs One - Liner : 14th December 2024

Bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2024 is an international trade fair for the construction, mining, and infrastructure sectors. It runs from December 11 to December 14, 2024, at the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida. The event features over 1,000 exhibitors and 20,000 products, focusing on innovations and sustainable technologies. The theme is "Banayenge Viksit Bharat", highlighting India's development goals.

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu unveiled the new logo for the 4th Edition of the Eaglenest Bird Festival on December 10, 2024. The festival is scheduled to be held from January 17 to 19, 2025, at Khellong and Thongre villages in West Kameng District.
The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024 was passed by the Lok Sabha on December 12, 2024. It aims to strengthen the disaster management system by enhancing roles of the National and State Disaster Management Authorities and introducing Urban Disaster Management Authorities.

Switzerland will suspend the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) clause in its Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) with India starting January 1, 2025. This decision raises the withholding tax on dividends for Indian residents from 5% to 10%.
On December 11, 2024, Elon Musk's net worth surpassed $400 billion, making him the first person to reach this milestone. This significant increase was driven by gains in the valuations of Tesla and SpaceX. His net worth peaked at approximately $440 billion following a private share sale at SpaceX.

HSBC India launched the HSBC Privé Credit Card on December 9, 2024, for its global private banking clients. The card offers premium benefits like exclusive travel perks, access to private clubs and lounges, Michelin-star dining experiences, and premium workspaces at over 150 locations worldwide.
On December 8, 2024, the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) launched the Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme 2024 to support economically weaker students. The scholarship provides financial assistance for higher education courses, including medicine, engineering, graduation, diploma programs, and vocational courses.

The National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation (NMDFC) and the Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DICCI) signed an MoU on December 7, 2024, at the Nalanda Hall, Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi. This MoU aims to promote entrepreneurship among marginalized communities by providing concessional credit for self-employment and income-generation activities.

The Indian Institute of Spices Research (ICAR-IISR) released a new ginger variety, IISR Surasa, on December 10, 2024. Developed through a farmers' participatory breeding program, this non-pungent variety has excellent organoleptic properties and can yield up to 24.33 tonnes per hectare.

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the Amrit Gyaan Kosh portal on December 9, 2024. Developed by the Capacity Building Commission and Karmayogi Bharat, this portal offers a comprehensive repository of best practices and resources to enhance governance training. It supports 15 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and aims to empower public administrators for more effective governance.

The India-Philippines Maritime Dialogue was organized by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India and the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines. It was chaired by Ms. Muanpuii Saiawi from India and Mr. Marshall Louis Alferez from the Philippines. Held on December 13, 2024, in Manila, the theme was "Enhancing Maritime Cooperation for Mutual Growth and Global Well-being".

Imad Wasim announced his retirement from international cricket on December 13, 2024. The 35-year-old all-rounder played 130 international matches for Pakistan and cited fan support as a major factor in his decision.

Francois Bayrou was appointed as the new Prime Minister of France on December 13, 2024. President Emmanuel Macron chose him to navigate the country through its current political crisis following the ousting of the previous government.

Questions:

1 Who developed the Amrit Gyaan Kosh portal?

2 In which district is the Eaglenest Bird Festival organized?