Current Affairs One - Liner : 3rd December 2024

A study by Oxford University's Saïd Business School praised the PRAGATI platform for its role in accelerating 340 infrastructure projects worth $205 billion. The study highlighted PRAGATI's impact on improving governance and accountability by fostering collaboration between federal and regional governments.

The Ratapani Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh was officially notified as India's 57th Tiger Reserve on December 3, 2024. Covering an area of 1271.4 square kilometers, it includes a core area of 763.8 square kilometers. This move aims to bolster conservation efforts for the tiger population in India.
The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) provides 100 days of wage employment yearly to rural households' adult members who volunteer for unskilled manual work. Announced on December 3, 2024, it aims to enhance livelihood security for vulnerable rural populations.

On December 3, 2024, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved MUFG Bank, Ltd.'s acquisition of certain shareholding in Shiprocket Private Limited. The deal includes involvement from KDT Venture Holdings, LLC, a Koch Group subsidiary. This approval marks a significant move in the logistics and financial sectors.
On December 3, 2024, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the subscription to optionally convertible debentures of GMR Infra Enterprises Private Limited by Platinum Stone A 2014 Trust (via its trustee, Platinum Rock B 2014 RSC Limited).

The Indian government announced the decision to revise the base year for GDP calculation from 2011-12 to 2022-23 on December 2, 2024. This change aims to provide a more accurate representation of the country's economic activities and developments by aligning the base year with recent economic trends and data.

Arjun Erigaisi achieved a 2800 ELO rating in classical chess on December 1, 2024 at the Chennai Grand Masters tournament, becoming the second Indian after Viswanathan Anand to do so. He is currently ranked 4th in the world. This milestone caps a remarkable year where he won individual and team gold at the 45th Chess Olympiad.

The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, conferred the National Awards for Empowering Persons with Disabilities to 33 exemplary individuals and institutions on December 3, 2024, in New Delhi. Some winners include A.P. Samagra Shiksha, Minda Corporation Limited, Prathamesh and Janhavi, and Saroj Arya for their outstanding contributions.

Questions:

1 Arjun Erigaisi became the second Indian chess player to achieve which ELO rating in classical chess?

2 With the inclusion of Ratapani, how many tiger reserves are there in India?