Daily Current Affairs Notes for 14 December 2022

The National Energy Conservation Day is celebrated every year on 14th December 2022. The purpose is to showcase the achievements of the nation in energy efficiency and conservation.

Overview

National Energy Conservation Day 2022:

National energy conservation day is celebrated in India every year on 14 December 2022 and the day is organized by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) which operates under the Ministry of Power. The main aim of the celebration is to present India’s achievements in the field of cost-efficient energy production and resource conservation.

This day reminds the people of the importance of energy conservation and important authorities to come together to make further plans for the future, targeting holistic development towards mitigation of climate change. This article is our way to include you in more informative ways to spread awareness on climate change and conserving energy.

National Energy Conservation Day: History

National Energy Conservation Day 2022 was first observed on December 14th, 1991 by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency BEE, under the Union Ministry of Power which falls under the government of India.  the Bureau of Energy Efficiency assists in the development and implementation of strategies and policies to reduce excessive consumption of energy. The committee also executed ‘The Energy Conservation Act’ in 2001. The main objective of the day is to reduce the use of energy and to encourage people to use it efficiently.

National Energy Conservation Day 2022 Theme

The National Energy Conservation Day 2022 theme has not been published. Once the National Energy Conservation Day 2022 Theme is published it will be updated on the National Energy Conservation Day 2022 Theme Page.

National Energy Conservation Day 2022 Significance

• National Energy Conservation Day 2022 aims to create awareness among the people on saving energy by reducing the use of energy and using it efficiently.

• On National Energy Conservation Day 2022 awareness campaign will be conducted and awards are distributed annually on this day in 56 sub-sectors of the country to recognize achievements in energy efficiency. 

• The awards are given to industries, Educational institutions, hospitals, hotels, and shopping malls for their efforts taken to conserve energy and use energy efficiently.

• The BEE strategizes and develops policies that will help decrease this demand by advocating the adoption of efficient measures for energy use. 

National Energy Conservation Day 2022 FAQs

Q: When is National Energy Conservation Day 2022 observed?

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FIFA World Cup 2022 Semi Final: Argentina with the help of 1 Goal of Lionel Messi and 2 Goals of Alvarez in 34 and 69 minutes Argentina defeated Croatia by 3-0.

Overview

FIFA World Cup 2022 Semi Finals, Argentina Defeats Croatia By 3-0

FIFA World Cup 2022 Semi Finals: To face Croatia in the World Cup semi-final on Tuesday, Argentina made two changes to the starting eleven that defeated the Netherlands on penalties. In place of the suspended Marcos Acuna, Nicolas Tagliafico will start as a left full-back, while Lisandro Martinez, a defender, will begin on the bench. Leandro Paredes will move into midfield. The same Croatian team that defeated Brazil in the quarterfinals will start the game.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Semi Finals, Argentina vs Croatia Semi Final

• Argentina reaches the finals of the FIFA World Cup 2022
• Argentina won! reaches the finals with a 3-0 victory over Croatia.
• Additional halt time of 5 minutes
• Majer strikes it near to Argentina goalkeeper Martinez, who dives to his left to catch it, from the top of the box.
• Argentina makes two substitutions, Molina and Mac Allister are replaced by Correa and Foyth.
• Croatia’s corner. Lovren fails to score on a tap-in at the far post. Argentina kicks off in goal.
• Mac Allister receives the ball on the right side of the penalty area as Argentina quickly take a free kick. He nearly misses the Croatia goal with his shot.

• Argentina vs Croatia: Argentina lead 3-0.

• Argentina is leading with 2-0 in first half. Argentina 2- Croatia 0.

• GOAL!!! Alvarez scores a spectacular solo goal for Argentina to make it 2-0.
• Gabriel Batistuta had 10 goals at the World Cup, but Messi has already surpassed him with 11.
• GOAL!!!! Argentina advances to the finals when Lionel Messi successfully executes the penalty
• Livakovic also receives a yellow card. Kovacic from Croatia is also scheduled.
• PENALTY FOR ARABIA! Livakovic of Croatia trips Alvarez in the penalty area.
• Argentina’s defenders successfully clear out Modric’s delivery from the free kick.
  MISSED! Perisic attempts a cheeky shot toward the Argentina goal, but it misses the crossbar.
• Tagliafico only just manages to cross to the right from the byline as Fernandez delivers the ball into the Croatian box since there is no support for him there.
  For a foul on Kramaric, Croatia is awarded a free kick on the right top of the Argentina box, about 30 yards from the net.
• Croatian defender could have made a serious error.
• While attempting a through pass into the penalty area, Messi trips and collapses on the edge of the Croatian box. Messi yells for a foul, but the official, who is well-positioned, says no.
• Croatia receives the game’s opening corner.
• While attempting a through pass into the penalty area, Messi trips and collapses on the edge of the Croatian box. Messi yells for a foul, but the official, who is well-positioned, says no.
• Croatia applied strong pressure for more than a minute on the Argentina box. However, they are unable to enter the box. Argentina’s defence was strong and precise.
  Messi teeters on the edge of the Croatian penalty box as
• A long throw-in from the left side into the Argentina box. The Argentines boldly cleared out.
• No goals have been scored via shots as of 5′. With over 80% of the data in the early possession, Croatia dominated.
• Molina receives a long ball on the right side. Molina barely makes it into the Croatia box from the byline with a somewhat hefty pass, but Croatia loses it for a throw-in on the other side.
• NOW IT’S KICK OFF TIME! At the Lusail Stadium, Croatia begin.
• In order to start the match, the players are placed in the center. The national anthems should now begin.
• Before Argentina and Croatia’s World Cup 2022 semifinal match at Lusail Stadium, Lionel Messi (R) and his teammates warm up.
• In case you missed it, Argentina’s starting lineup (4-4-2) is Emiliano Martinez, Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Nicolas Otamendi, and Nicolas Tagliafico. Also included are Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister, Lionel Messi (captain), and Julian Alvarez.

SUBS: Lautaro Martinez, Franco Armani, Geronimo Rulli, Lisandro Martinez, Angel Correa, Exequiel Palacios, Juan Foyth, Thiago Almada, Guido Rodriguez, Angel Di Maria, Geronimo Rulli, and German Pezzella. | Coach: Lionel Scaloni (ARG)

FIFA WORLD CUP 2022: QATAR FIFA WORLD CUP

• For your information, the following players make up Croatia’s starting lineup (4-3-3): Dominik Livakovic; Josip Juranovic; Dejan Lovren; Josko Gvardiol; Mateo Kovacic; Luka Modric (captain); Mario Pasalic; Andrej Kramaric; and Ivan Perisic.

SUBS: Ante Budimir, Ivo Grbic, Ivica Ivusic, Martin Erlic, Mislav Orsic, Josip Stanisic, Bruno Petkovic, Domagoj Vida, Borna Barisic, Lovro Majer, Marko Livaja, and Luka Sucic. | Coach: Zlatko Dalic (CRO)

FIFA World Cup 2022 Semi Finals: Argentina vs Croatia Match Highlights

• Only Germany had more appearances in the World Cup final than Argentina, who are attempting to make it for the sixth time (8). They’ve never lost in the semifinals, and their most recent victory came in 2014 when they defeated the Netherlands.
• Argentina and Croatia are facing off for the third time at a World Cup, this time in the knockout rounds. Before Croatia’s 3-0 victory in 2000, Argentina won by a score of 1-0 against Russia in the 2018 match.
• With his 25th start in the semifinal matchup against Croatia, Lionel Messi of Argentina is on pace to tie Lothar Matthaus’ record for the most World Cup appearances.
• To face Croatia in the World Cup semi finals on Tuesday, Argentina made two changes to the starting eleven that defeated the Netherlands on penalties.
• In place of the suspended Marcos Acuna, Nicolas Tagliafico will start as left full-back, while Lisandro Martinez, a defender, will begin on the bench. Leandro Paredes will move into midfield.
• Lionel Messi, the captain of Argentina, is competing in his 25th World Cup game, tying German legend Lothar Matthaeus for the most World Cup appearances.

 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lay the foundation stone and inaugurate projects worth Rs 75,000 crores in Maharashtra.

Overview

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lay the foundation stone and inaugurate projects worth Rs 75,000 crores in Maharashtra. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, PM Modi inaugurated Phase-I of Hindu Hrudaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg, covering a distance of 520 Kms and connecting Nagpur and Shirdi.

More About This :

• In yet another step that will revolutionise urban mobility, Prime Minister will dedicate ‘Nagpur Metro Phase I’ to the nation. He will flag off two metro trains – from Khapri to Automotive Square (Orange Line) and from Prajapati Nagar to Lokmanya Nagar (Aqua line) – at Khapri Metro Station. Phase I of the Nagpur Metro is developed at a cost of more than Rs 8650 crore. Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone of Nagpur Metro Phase- II, which will be developed at a cost of more than Rs 6700 crore.
• Prime Minister’s commitment to strengthen health infrastructure across the country will be strengthened through the dedication of AIIMS Nagpur to the nation. The Hospital, whose foundational stone was also laid by the Prime Minister in July 2017, has been established under the Central sector scheme Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana.
• Prime Minister dedicated Government Maintenance Depot, Ajni (Nagpur) and Kohli-Narkher Section of Nagpur- Itarsi Third line project to the Nation. These projects have been developed at a cost of about Rs 110 crore and about Rs 450 crore respectively.
• The laying of the foundation stone for the National Institute of One Health (NIO), Nagpur by the Prime Minister is a step towards building capacity and infrastructure in the country under the ‘One Health’ approach.

One Of The Longest Expressway:

The 701 Km expressway – being built at a cost of about Rs 55,000 crore – is one of India’s longest expressways, passing through Maharashtra’s 10 districts and prominent urban regions of Amravati, Aurangabad and Nashik. The expressway will also help improve the connectivity of adjoining 14 other districts, thus helping in the development of about 24 districts of the state including the regions of Vidarbha, Marathwada and North Maharashtra.

Significance Of This:

Espousing the Prime Minister’s vision of integrated planning and coordinated implementation of infrastructure connectivity projects under PM Gati Shakti, the Samruddhi Mahamarg will connect to the Delhi Mumbai Expressway, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust and tourist locations like Ajanta Ellora Caves, Shirdi, Verul, Lonar, etc.

Samruddhi Mahamarg will be a game-changer in providing a major boost to the economic development of Maharashtra.

Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of the project for pollution abatement of river Nag at Nagpur. The project – under National River Conservation Plan (NRCP) – will be operationalised at a cost of more than Rs 1925 crore.

To address this issue, Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of the ‘Centre for Research, Management and Control of Haemoglobinopathies, Chandrapur’, in February 2019. Prime Minister will now dedicate to the nation the Centre, which is envisaged to become a Centre of Excellence for innovative research, technology development, human resource development, in the field of haemoglobinopathies, in the country.

Retail inflation of India has been eased to 5.88% in November 2022 from 6.77% in October.

Overview

Retail inflation of India has been eased to 5.88% in November 2022 from 6.77% in October. It is the first time in this Financial Year when the inflation rate came within the tolerance band of RBI i.e. 2 to 6%. Food prices, which account for nearly 40% of the CPI basket, eased to 4.67% in November, compared with 7.01% in October.

Other important points:

• Retail inflation has been above the upper end of the Reserve Bank of India’s 2%-6% tolerance band since January, triggering 225 basis points of interest rate rise, so far taking it to 6.25%.
• Excluding the volatile food and energy components, the core inflation is estimated to be between 6% and 6.26% in November, according to three economists’ estimates, compared to 5.9% to 6.3% in October.
• RBI recently wrote a letter to the government explaining the reasons for failing to contain inflation within the set band for three successive quarters. The letter has not been made public so far.
• Cooling vegetable and edible oil prices drove India’s retail inflation down to 5.88% in November from 6.77% in October, the first time since January this year that consumer prices have risen slower than the 6% tolerance threshold set for the central bank.
• Food price inflation faced by consumers eased to an 11-month low of 4.67% from over 7% in October, but rural consumers faced a greater burden with a 5.2% price rise in food items, compared to just 3.7% for their urban peers. Overall rural retail inflation also stayed high at 6.09%.