• National Mathematics Day is celebrated on December 22nd every year.
• It commemorates the birth anniversary of the mathematical genius, Srinivasa Ramanujan.
• This day was declared by former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in 2011 to honor Ramanujan’s contributions to mathematics.

•  The day aims to promote transparency, accountability, and effective governance at all levels of government, emphasizing the importance of public service and citizen welfare. It focuses on improving government processes and encouraging digital governance to enhance the delivery of services to citizens.
•  Good Governance Day is celebrated annually on December 25th.

The Viraasat Sari Festival 2024 was hosted by the Ministry of Textiles in New Delhi. This festival likely showcased the rich tradition and variety of sarees in India.

• The World Maritime Technology Conference 2024 is being held in Chennai, India.
• This conference is a significant event for the global maritime industry, bringing together experts and leaders to discuss the latest advancements and challenges in maritime technology.

UNESCO has declared West Bengal as a top heritage tourism destination. This recognition highlights the state’s rich cultural and historical significance, attracting tourists interested in exploring its heritage sites and traditions.

The award recognizes films that raise awareness about environmental and social sustainability issues.

Nirmala Sitharaman (Finance Minister), Roshni Nadar Malhotra (Chairperson of HCL Technologies), and Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw (Executive Chairperson of Biocon) were the three Indian women included in Forbes’ World’s 100 Most Powerful Women list. This recognition highlights their influence and achievements in various fields.

• The Turner Prize 2024 was awarded to Jasleen Kaur, a Scottish Sikh artist.
• Kaur is known for her semi-autobiographical sculptures made from everyday objects, exploring themes of identity, culture, and memory.
• The Turner Prize is a renowned annual award presented to a British visual artist.

The US state of Nebraska has officially declared December 6th as Mahatma Gandhi Remembrance Day. This day likely serves to honor Gandhi’s philosophy of non-violence and his contributions to peace.

UltraTech Cement has acquired India Cements Ltd (ICL) in a deal worth ₹3,954 crore. This acquisition will likely strengthen UltraTech’s position in the cement market.

• National Farmers Day is celebrated on December 23rd every year in India.
• It commemorates the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh, India’s fifth Prime Minister, who was also a prominent farmers’ leader.

• International Migrants Day is observed every year on December 18th.
• This day was designated by the United Nations General Assembly in 2000 to recognize the contributions of migrants worldwide and to raise awareness about the challenges they face.

International Cheetah Day is observed every year on December 4th. This day aims to raise awareness about the plight of cheetahs, which are vulnerable to extinction, and to promote conservation efforts to protect them.

•  Purushottam Upadhyay, a legendary Gujarati singer, passed away at the age of 92.
•  He was honored with the Padma Shri in 2017 for his significant contributions to the field of music.

Devajit Saikia has been appointed as the acting secretary of the BCCI. This is an important administrative role within Indian cricket.