Current Affairs

Current Affairs December 2023

Azahar Ahmed

27 Jul 2025 — 5 min read

Explore the significant events and updates in current affairs from December 2023. Key topics include the signing of a tripartite peace accord in Assam, Francoise Bettencourt Meyers becoming the first woman with a net worth of $100 billion, Nina Singh's appointment as the first woman Director General of CISF, and the passing of DMDK founder Vijayakant. Additionally, the article covers major legislative developments in India, important global and national sports achievements, and other noteworthy occurrences in politics, economy, and society.

29th December, Current Affairs:

Historic Peace Accord Signed: A tripartite peace accord was signed between the Centre, the Assam Government, and the United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) in New Delhi. The Memorandum of Settlement was signed in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Francoise Bettencourt Meyers Reaches $100 Billion Net Worth: L'Oréal heir Francoise Bettencourt Meyers has become the first woman in the world to reach a net worth of $100 billion. She is currently positioned 12th on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Nina Singh Appointed DG of CISF: The Centre appointed Nina Singh as the first woman Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). She will hold the top post until July 31, 2024.
Vijayakant Passes Away: Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) founder Vijayakant passed away on December 28, 2023, after being admitted to a private hospital in Chennai for pneumonia.

25th December, Current Affairs:

Christmas Celebrations Worldwide: Christmas is being celebrated globally today.
Anmol Kharb Wins National Badminton Championship: Anmol Kharb won the women’s singles title at the National Badminton Championships 2023 in Guwahati.
Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad al-Sabah Assumes Leadership in Kuwait: Kuwait’s new emir, Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad al-Sabah, formally assumed leadership in a swearing-in ceremony before parliament following the passing of his half-brother, Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah.

21st December, Current Affairs:

Parliament Passes Key Bills: The Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023, and the Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023 were passed by Parliament, with the Rajya Sabha approving them today.
Telecommunications Bill, 2023 Approved: The 'Telecommunications Bill, 2023' was passed with amendments by the Rajya Sabha. It aims to reform the telecommunications sector.
National Sports Awards Announced: Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy will receive the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. The Arjuna Award will be conferred to 26 sportspersons.

20th December, Current Affairs:

Criminal Law Bills Passed: The Lok Sabha passed three bills to replace current criminal laws: The Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023, and the Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023.
Colorado Supreme Court Rules on Trump: Colorado's Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump cannot run for US President next year in the state, citing a constitutional insurrection clause.

18th December, Current Affairs:

World's Largest Office Inaugurated: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the world's largest office for diamond traders in Gujarat's Surat.
Tourism Statistics: The Tourism Ministry reported 70.24 lakh foreign tourists visiting India till October this year.
Telecommunications Bill Introduced in Lok Sabha: The Telecommunications Bill, 2023 was introduced in Lok Sabha.

16th December, Current Affairs:

Vijay Diwas Commemorated: Vijay Diwas is being commemorated across India to mark the victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war.
Antim Panghal Named Rising Star: Indian wrestler Antim Panghal was named the Rising Star of the Year by United World Wrestling (UWW).
BCCI Retires MS Dhoni's Jersey: The BCCI decided to retire the iconic No.7 jersey worn by former captain MS Dhoni.

15th December, Current Affairs:

Landmark Agreement in Dubai: Nations reached the 'UAE Consensus' in Dubai, calling for a transition away from fossil fuels to achieve net zero by 2050.
Bhajan Lal Sharma Sworn in as Rajasthan CM: Bhajan Lal Sharma was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Rajasthan with Diya Kumari and Prem Chand Bairwa as Deputy Chief Ministers.

13th December, Current Affairs:

New Chief Ministers in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh: Vishnu Deo Sai took oath as Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, and Mohan Yadav was sworn in as Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh.
India Votes for Ceasefire Resolution at UNGA: India voted in favour of the ceasefire resolution in the UNGA's Emergency Session on the West Asia.
CGST Amendment Bill Introduced: The Central Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill, 2023 was introduced in the Lok Sabha.

12th December, Current Affairs:

New Chief Minister of Rajasthan: Bhajanlal Sharma was named the new Chief Minister of Rajasthan with two deputies, Diya Kumari and Prem Chand Bairwa.
Donald Tusk Elected Polish PM: Donald Tusk was elected as the Prime Minister of Poland.
China's Next-Generation Nuclear Reactor: China began commercial operations of the Shidao Bay plant, the world's first next-generation, gas-cooled nuclear reactor power plant.

11th December, Current Affairs:

SC Backs Scrapping of Article 370: The Supreme Court backed the Centre's move to scrap special status to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 and ordered elections next year.
Mohan Yadav Set to Become MP CM: Mohan Yadav was elected as the BJP’s Legislature Party leader in Madhya Pradesh.

10th December, Current Affairs:

New Chhattisgarh CM: Vishnu Deo Sai was elected as the next Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh.
Khelo India Para Games: The first-ever Khelo India Para Games kicked off in New Delhi with more than 1,400 participants.

9th December, Current Affairs:

India's Rank in Climate Change Performance Index: India was placed 7th in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) and remained among the highest performers.
First Woman Medical Officer at Siachen: Captain Geetika Koul became the first Woman Medical Officer deployed at Siachen.

8th December, Current Affairs:

Lalduhoma Sworn in as Mizoram CM: Veteran politician and ZPM leader Lalduhoma was sworn in as Chief Minister of Mizoram.
Mahua Moitra Expelled from Lok Sabha: Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra was expelled from the Lok Sabha following an Ethics Committee report.
RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept the policy repo rate unchanged at 6.5 percent.

7th December, Current Affairs:

New Telangana CM: A Revanth Reddy was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Telangana.
Samir Shah Announced as New BBC Chairman: India-born media executive, Dr. Samir Shah, was announced as the UK government's preferred candidate for the new BBC chairman.

6th December, Current Affairs:

Forbes' Most Powerful Women List: Forbes released its annual list of the World's Most Powerful Women for 2023, featuring four Indians: Nirmala Sitharaman (32), Roshni Nadar Malhotra (60), Soma Mondal (70), and Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw (76).
Revanth Reddy Named Telangana CM: The Congress central leadership named A. Revanth Reddy as the Chief Minister of Telangana.
Homage to Dr. B R Ambedkar: The nation paid homage to Dr. B R Ambedkar on his 68th Mahaparinirvan Diwas.
Italy Quits Belt and Road Initiative: Italy officially informed China of its decision to quit the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

4th December, Current Affairs:

Winter Session of Parliament Begins: The Winter Session of Parliament started today.
Central Universities Amendment Bill Introduced: The Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2023 was introduced in the Lok Sabha to establish Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University in Telangana.
Mizoram Assembly Election Counting: The Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) won 14 seats and is leading in 13 others in Mizoram.
Rain-related Incidents in Chennai: Five people were killed in several rain-related incidents in Chennai following heavy rainfall and gusty winds triggered by Cyclone Michaung.

3rd December, Current Affairs:

Assembly Election Results: The BJP took a clear lead in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh, while the Congress was ahead in Telangana.
Animal Husbandry Statistics Released: The milk production in India increased by 22.81% in the past five years, with Uttar Pradesh leading. Total egg production was estimated at 138.38 billion for 2022-23, a 33.31% growth over five years.
Pune International Marathon: Kemei Elias Caprono of Kenya won the full marathon at the 37th Pune International Marathon.

1st December, Current Affairs:

First Woman Commanding Officer in Indian Navy: The Indian Navy appointed its first woman commanding officer on a naval ship.
COP28 in Dubai: World leaders arrived in Dubai for the United Nations COP28 Climate Summit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the World Climate Action Summit.
World AIDS Day: World AIDS Day was observed with the theme "Let communities lead".