Daily GK Update - 12th December 2023 Current Affairs

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Here are the latest current affairs of 12th December 2023

1. India Unveils Six-Lane Steel Slag Road Linking NH-6 to Hazira Port (Surat)

India completes construction of its first six-lane road using steel slag-based material.

Steel slag, a byproduct of steel production, forms the primary material for this road.

Approximately 180-200 kg of steel slag is generated per tonne of steel produced.

2. Arth Ganga Initiative Incorporated into Namami Ganga Program

Arth Ganga initiative was recently included as a vertical within the Namami Ganga Program.

It complements the existing verticals: Nirmal Ganga, Aviral Ganga, Jan Ganga, and Gyan Ganga.

Six identified pillars of Arth-Ganga focus on various aspects like promoting natural farming, enhancing livelihoods, and fostering tourism along the Ganges River.

3. Indian Armed Forces Arrive in Hanoi for VINBAX-2023 Military Exercise

Indian Armed Forces reach Hanoi for the fourth edition of joint military exercise VINBAX-2023.

The exercise will take place in Hanoi, Vietnam, spanning from 11th to 21st December 2023.

4. PM Modi to Inaugurate Annual GPAI Summit in New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate the annual Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) summit.

India hosts the three-day summit from 12th to 14th December 2023 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

GPAI, comprising 29 member countries, aims to advance AI-related research and initiatives.

5. 'YUVAi' Program to Spotlight at GPAI Summit for AI Development

'YUVAi - Youth for Unnati and Vikas with AI' program set for prominence at the upcoming GPAI Summit.

The initiative aligns with the objectives of advancing AI-related development and innovation.

6. New Delhi Hosts Inaugural Khelo India Para Games 2023

First-ever Khelo India Para Games 2023 commence in New Delhi with the theme 'Evolution of Para Games.'

The event aims to celebrate and promote para sports and athletes.

7. Indian Naval Ship Sumedha Visits Port Lamu in Kenya

Indian Naval Ship Sumedha arrives at Port Lamu, Kenya, as part of its deployment to Africa.

This marks the maiden port call by an Indian Naval Ship at the newly developed Port in Kenya.

INS Sumedha is part of the Indian Navy’s Saryu-class under the Eastern Fleet stationed at Visakhapatnam.

Important English Words from Today’s Current Affairs

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1.	Word	Complements
	Meaning	To complete or go well with something.
	Synonyms	Enhances, supplements, completes
	Antonyms	Clashes, contradicts, contrasts

2.	Word	Prominence
	Meaning	State of being important, noticeable, or famous.
	Synonyms	Prominence, eminence, visibility.
	Antonyms	Obscurity, insignificance, anonymity.

3.	Word	Deployment
	Meaning	The act of positioning resources or troops for a specific purpose.
	Synonyms	Utilization, positioning, arrangement.
	Antonyms	Withdrawal, disuse, removal.

4.	Word	Salubrious
	Meaning	Health-giving; promoting health and well-being.
	Synonyms	Healthful, wholesome, beneficial.
	Antonyms	Unhealthy, harmful, detrimental.

5.	Word	Vexatious
	Meaning	Causing irritation, annoyance, or distress.
	Synonyms	Irritating, bothersome, frustrating.
	Antonyms	Pleasant, agreeable, soothing.

6.	Word	Palatable
	Meaning	Pleasant to taste; acceptable or agreeable.
	Synonyms	Tasty, savory, acceptable.
	Antonyms	Unpalatable, distasteful, disagreeable.

7.	Word	Odious
	Meaning	Extremely unpleasant or repulsive.
	Synonyms	Repugnant, detestable, abhorrent.
	Antonyms	Pleasing, delightful, likable.

8.	Word	Upbeat
	Meaning	Optimistic, cheerful, or positive.
	Synonyms	Positive, buoyant, cheerful.
	Antonyms	Downbeat, pessimistic, gloomy.

9.	Word	Cynical
	Meaning	Distrustful of human sincerity or motives.
	Synonyms	Skeptical, distrustful, pessimistic.
	Antonyms	Trusting, optimistic, idealistic.

10.	Word	Gullible
	Meaning	Easily deceived or duped, overly trusting.
	Synonyms	Naive, trusting, credulous.
	Antonyms	Skeptical, cynical, astute.