PIB Year End Review 2023 of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

• Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launches Green Credit Initiative on the side-lines of COP 28.

• India updates its NDC according to which target to reduce emissions intensity of its GDP has been enhanced to 45 percent by 2030 from 2005 level and target on cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources has been enhanced to 50% by 2030.

• In G-20 initiatives Global Alliance on land restoration of forest fire and mining affected areas under the Gandhinagar Implementation Roadmap and the Gandhinagar Information Platform (GIR-GIP), Resource Efficiency Circular Economy Industry Coalition RECEIC and High-Level Principles for a Sustainable and Resilient Blue/ Ocean-based Economy (HLPSRBE) launched.

• Prime Minister launched Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes (MISHTI) on the World Environment Day.

• International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) launched by the Prime Minister for conserving global big cats including tiger.

• As per India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2021 the total forest and tree cover in India is 80.9 million hectares which is 24.62% of the geographical area of the country.

• Integration of Gatishakti Portal with PARIVESH 2.0 for enhancing environmental clearance proposals.

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PIB Year End Review 2023 of the Ministry of Tourism

• Successfully organized G20 Tourism Working Group and Tourism Ministerial Meeting at different venues in the country.

• Goa Roadmap and ‘Travel for LiFE’ program fully endorsed by G20 Members as well as invitee countries.

• 11th Edition of International Tourism Mart Organized as a Green Event in Shillong, Meghalaya to Showcase Tourism Potential of North Eastern States at Domestic and International levels.

• Global Launch of ‘Travel for LiFE’ initiative to nudge visitors and tourism businesses to adopt sustainable practices synchronous with nature.

• Wedding Tourism Campaign Launched to showcase India as a Premier Wedding Destination on the Global Stage.

• “Bharat Parv” organized at Red Fort on the theme of Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat.

• G20 Tourism Expo Organized in Jaipur with participation of over 150 tour operators and representatives from various nations representing distinct cultures.

• Under PRASHAD Scheme, 46 Projects sanctioned in 26 States/UTs.

• 55 destinations across 32 States/UTs identified for development under Swadesh Darshan 2.0.

• Launched an Alternative Livelihood Programme under Amrit Dharohar Capacity Building Scheme-2023 to train facilitators/guides/other tourism service providers for strengthening of Nature Tourism at Ramsar sites.

• India Bags Golden & Silver Star at International ‘Golden City Gate Tourism Awards 2023 at ITB, Berlin 2023.

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PIB Year End Review 2023 of the Ministry of Culture

• “Meri Maati Mera Desh-Maati Ko Naman Veeron ka Vandan” a Nationwide Campaign organized to Honor the 'Veers' Who Sacrificed their Lives for the Nation.

• Prime Minister Laid foundation stone for Amrit Vatika and Amrit Mahotsav Memorial developed from soil collected from every part of country under Meri Maati Mera Desh Campaign.

• G20 Culture Working Group and Culture Ministers Meeting held under India’s Presidency; Outcome Document titled ‘Kashi Culture Pathway’ agreed upon by all G20 Countries.

• Ministry of Culture hosts First Global Buddhist Summit in collaboration with International Buddhist Confederation.

• PM inaugurated first Indian Art, Architecture & Design Biennale at Red Fort.

• Santiniketan and Hoysala temples Included in UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

• ‘Garba of Gujarat’ Declared as Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.

• 344 antiquities retrieved from different countries since 2014.

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Centre increases rate of interest on 2 small savings schemes for January-March 2024

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Upcoming Indian Government Targets

• To Achieve Zero Diesel use in Agriculture and Renewable Energy By 2024.

• 100% Railways Electrification By 2024.

• Har Ghar Jal By 2024.

• PM vision of $5 Trillion Economy By 2025.

• Blending 20% Ethanol in Petrol By 2025.

• To Eliminate TB By 2025.

• Fiber Optic connectivity in all Villages By 2025.

• India to be covered by Doppler Weather Radar Network By 2025.

• To make the country Malaria Free By 2027 and Eradicate it By 2030.

• Indian Railways to become Net Zero Carbon Emitter By 2030.

• Green Railway By 2030.

• Zero Road Accident fatalities By 2030.

• Energy Independent By 2047.

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AYODHYA 2.0

• PM Modi inaugurates Maharishi Valmiki International Airport at Ayodhya Dham.

• PM Modi inaugurates Ayodhya Dham Junction Railway Station.

• PM Modi Inaugurated 2 New Amrit Bharat & 6 Vande Bharat Trains in Ayodhya.

Amrit Bharat Train Routes

1. Darbhanga to Anand Vihar Terminal in Delhi via Ayodhya Amrit Bharat Express
2. Malda Town to Bengaluru (Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal) Amrit Bharat Express

Vande Bharat Express Routes

1. Sri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra – New Delhi Vande Bharat Express
2. Amritsar – Delhi Junction Vande Bharat Express
3. Coimbatore – Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express
4. Jalna – Mumbai (CSMT) Vande Bharat Express
5. Ayodhya – Anand Vihar Terminal Delhi Vande Bharat Express
6. Mangaluru – Madgaon Goa Vande Bharat Express


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Cheers to a fresh start and a year filled with exciting adventures. May the New Year bring you prosperity and success in all your endeavors

International Awards Given to PM MODI in 2023

• PM Narendra Modi was conferred the Fiji's Highest Honour, the Companion of the "Order of Fiji".

• PM Narendra Modi honoured with The Grand Companion of "Order of Logohu", the Highest Civilian Award of Papua New Guinea.

• PM Narendra Modi was conferred the "Order of the Nile", the Highest Civilian Award of Egypt.

• PM Narendra Modi was conferred "Legion of Honour" the Highest Civilian Honour of France.

• PM Narendra Modi was conferred Grand Cross of the "Order of Honour" the Second Highest Civilian Honour of Greece.

• PM Narendra Modi was conferred with Palauan tool ‘Ebakl’ by President of Republic of Palau.

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Centre appoints Arvind Panagariya as Chairman of 16th Finance Commission


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Important Days & Theme (December 2023)

1 Dec - BSF Raising Day

2 Dec - National Pollution Prevention Day

2 Dec - World Computer Literacy Day
Theme - “Promoting literacy for a world in transition: Building the foundation for sustainable and peaceful societies”

2 Dec - National Pollution Control Day
Theme - “Sustainable Development for a Clean and Healthy Planet“

4 Dec - Indian Navy Day

10 Dec - Human Rights Day
Theme - Freedom, Equality and Justice for All

11 Dec - UNICEF Day

24 Dec - National Consumer Rights Day 

25 Dec - Good Governance Day

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Grand Slam 2023 (Tennis)

1. Australian Open 2023
• Men’s Singles - Novak Djokovic (Serbia) defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas (Greece)
• Women’s Singles - Aryna Sabalenka (Belarus) defeated Elena Rybakina (Kazakhstan)

2. French Open 2023
• Men’s Singles - Novak Djokovic (Serbia) defeated Casper Ruud (Norwegian)
• Women’s Singles - Iga Świątek (Poland) defeated Karolina Muchova (Czech)

3. Wimbledon 2023
• Men’s Singles - Carlos Alcaraz (Spanish) defeated Novak Djokovic (Serbia)
• Women’s Singles - Marketa Vondrousova (Czech) defeated Ons Jabeur (Tunisia)

4. US Open 2023
• Men’s Singles - Novak Djokovic (Serbia) defeated Daniil Medvedev (Russia)
• Women’s Singles - Coco Gauff (America) defeated Aryna Sabalenka (Belarus)


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Important Literary Awards 2023

• 32nd Vyas Samman 2022 - Hindi writer Dr. Gyan Chaturvedi For his 2018 satirical novel "Pagalkhana"

• 33rd Vyas Samman 2023 - Pushpa Bharati for 2016 Memoir "Yaadein, Yaadein aur Yaadein"

• 32nd Saraswati Samman 2022 - Sivasankari For her book "Survya Vamsam"

• 57th Jnanpith Award - Damodar Mauzo (Goan writer)

• International Booker Prize 2023 - Bulgarian writer Georgi Gospodinov for "Time Shelter"

• Booker Prize 2023 - Irish author Paul Lynch for "Prophet Song" 

• JCB Prize for Literature 2023 - Tamil writer Perumal Murugan for "Fire Bird"


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CHESS GrandMaster 2023

• 78th GM - Koustav Chatterjee (Kolkata)

• 79th GM - M Pranesh (T.Nadu)

• 80th GM - Vignesh NR (T.Nadu)

• 81st GM - Sayantan Das (W.Bengal)

• 82nd GM - Vuppala Prraneeth (Telangana)

• 83rd GM - Aditya Samant (Maharashtra)


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Yearly Current Affairs 2023
(1st Jan to 31st Dec 2023)

Topics covered in the PDF
1. Appointments
2. Awards/Index & Ranking
3. Summit/Conference/Meetings
4. Defence News
5. Science & Tech/Space
6. Sports News
7. National/State/International News
8. Schemes/Campaign/Apps/Portals
9. Person's In News
10. Books In News
11. Airport/Railway In News
12. GI Tags/Bills Passed In 2023
13. Important Days & Themes

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GOLDEN GLOBES 2024

• Best Motion Picture (Drama) - Oppenheimer

• Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy) - Poor Things

• Best Motion Picture (Animated) - "The Boy and the Heron"

• Best Actor (Motion Picture Drama) - Cillian Murphy, "Oppenheimer"

• Best Actress (Motion Picture Drama) - Lily Gladstone, "Killers of the Flower Moon"

• Best Actor (Motion Picture Musical or Comedy) - Paul Giamatti, "The Holdovers"

• Best Actress (Motion Picture Musical or Comedy) - Emma Stone, "Poor Things"

• Best Supporting Actor (Motion Picture) - Robert Downey Jr., "Oppenheimer"

• Best Supporting Actress (Motion Picture) - Da'Vine Joy Randolph, "The Holdovers"

• Best Director (Motion Picture) - Christopher Nolan, "Oppenheimer"

• Best Original Song (Motion Picture) - "What Was I Made For?" from "Barbie"

• Best Original Score (Motion Picture) - Ludwig Goransson, "Oppenheimer"

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SWACHH SURVEKSHAN AWARDS 2023

Theme - “Waste to Wealth”

Best Performing States
• Maharashtra (1st)
• Madhya Pradesh (2nd)
• Chattisgarh (3rd)

Cleanest City
• Indore & Surat (Rank 1)
• Navi Mumbai (Rank 3)

Cleanest Ganga Town
• Varanasi (Rank 1)
• Prayagraj (Rank 2)

Cleanest Cantonment Board - MHOW Cantonment Board

Best SafaiMitra Surakshit Sheher - Chandigarh

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Longest Sea Bridge (India) - Atal Setu (21.8 KM)

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India's Passport climbs to 80th globally in Henley Passport Index, unlocking doors with visa-free access to 62 countries.

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"Celebration on the End of the Winter Solstice"

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