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Daily GK Current Affairs News viable of 14th December 2021. – Here is the Regular current affairs viable of 14th December 2021 covering the following news headlines: National Energy Conservation Day, Code-Unnati, Global Health Security Index, International Maritime Organisation, Abu Dhabi GP 2021 F-1 Drivers’ championship.

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International News
National News
States News
Sports News
Important Days
Obituaries News

International News

Indian-American Gautam Raghavan elevated to key White House position

US President Joe Biden has promoted Indian-American political advisor Gautam Raghavan to head the White House Office of Presidential Personnel.
The White House Presidential Personnel Office (PPO), also written as the Office of Presidential Personnel, is the office of the White House tasked with investigating new appointments. The PPO is one of the offices most responsible for assessing candidates to work in or for the White House.
A first-generation immigrant, Raghavan was born in India, raised in Seattle and graduated from Stanford University. He is the editor of the book ‘West Wingers: Stories from the Dream Chasers, Change Makers, and Hope Creators Inside the Obama White House’.

UAE becomes first country to transition to 4.5-day Work Week

The United Arab Emirates has announced to change its existing five-day workweek to a four-and-a-half day starting January 1, becoming the world’s first country to make the employee-friendly transition as part of its efforts to improve productivity and work-life balance.
According to the new schedule, Monday to Thursday the work timings would be from 7.30 am to 3.30 pm, followed by a half-day on Friday from 7.30 am to 12.00 pm. Saturdays and Sundays are full-day holidays under the new rule.
The government’s move is expected to make it come closer to the timings of the US, the UK, and Europe, boosting commerce. The Emirati govt of Dubai and Abu Dhabi have already announced the four-and-a-half day workweek.

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UAE Capital: Abu Dhabi;
UAE Currency: United Arab Emirates dirham;
UAE President: Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

National News

IMO: India re-elected to International Maritime Organisation Council

India has been re-elected to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the 2022-2023 biennial under Category B states.
The Assembly of the International Maritime Organization has elected the members of its Council for the 2022-2023 Biennial.
The Council is the executive organ of the IMO and is responsible under the Assembly for overseeing the work of the organization.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

International Maritime Organisation Headquarters: London, United Kingdom;
International Maritime Organisation Founder: United Nations;
International Maritime Organisation Founded: 17 March 1948.

PM Modi inaugurates Kashi-Vishwanath Dham project in Kashi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of the Rs 339-crore Kashi Vishwanath Corridor project, which connects two iconic landmarks of the temple city – the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and the Ganga Ghats.
The idea behind the project is to ensure that all heritage structures remain protected.
A total of 23 buildings will be inaugurated in the first phase of the project.
They will provide a variety of facilities to the pilgrims visiting Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, including Yatri Facilitation Centre, Tourist Facilitation Centre, Vedic Centre, Mumukshu Bhavan, Bhogshala, City Museum, Viewing Gallery and Food Court.
The project is now spread over a vast area of about 5 lakh square feet, whereas earlier the campus was limited to around 3000 square feet.

States News

Madhya Pradesh govt organised first drone Mela at Gwalior

In Madhya Pradesh, the first drone fair in the country was organised at Gwalior. Gwalior Drone Mela was organised jointly by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Government of India, the Government of Madhya Pradesh, and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI).
Addressing the youths and farmers present at the “Drone Mela” in Gwalior, MP Chief Minister said that Madhya Pradesh will be made a leading state by using drone technology. Mr Scindia said that five Drone Schools will be opened in Gwalior, Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur and Satna in Madhya Pradesh.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

Madhya Pradesh Capital: Bhopal;
Madhya Pradesh Governor: Mangubhai C. Patel;
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister: Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

Sports News

Max Verstappen won the Abu Dhabi GP 2021 F-1 Drivers’ championship

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen defeated Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton to win his first F1 Drivers’ Championship title at the season-ending Abu Dhabi GP 2021.
Mercedes secured another World Constructor’s Championship title, but were denied the double they wanted. Verstappen ended the season with 10 wins out of eight over Hamilton, leading more laps and taking more poles and podiums.

India won Six medals at Asian Rowing Championship

India has won a total of six medals including two gold and four silver medals at the Asian Rowing Championships in Thailand.
Senior rower Arvind Singh won the gold medal in the lightweight men’s single sculls event, while his compatriots won three silver medals.
India won silver medals in men’s lightweight double sculls, men’s quadruple sculls and men’s coxless four. In Lightweight Men’s Double Sculls, India’s Ashish Phugat and Sukhjinder Singh have won silver.

Important Days

National Energy Conservation Day 2021

National Energy Conservation Day is celebrated every year on 14 December in India. The occasion is celebrated since 1991 when the Ministry of Power is headed.
The day is celebrated to raise awareness about the conservation of energy as it is the best way to have a greener and brighter future.
Back in 2001, the Indian Bureau of Energy Efficiency enacted the Indian Energy Conservation Act which focused on formulating policies regarding energy conservation.

Obituaries News

Gothic novel author Anne Rice passes away

American gothic-fiction author Anne Rice, best known for her novel series The Vampire Chronicles, has died.
Anne Rice’s first novel, Interview with the Vampire, published in 1976, revolves around a vampire named Louis de Pointe du Lac, who tells the story of his life to a reporter. His other works: Pandora, Violin, Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt, The Witching Hour etc.

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