Goa Liberation Day 2023

• Goa Liberation Day is celebrated on 19^th December every year.
• It is celebrated to mark the state's liberation from Portuguese colonial rule.
• In 1961, on December 19, the Indian Army successfully captured Goa, marking the end of centuries of Portuguese colonial rule.
• In 2023 this day signifies the 62nd anniversary of the event.

Parliament passes Bill to Replace Indian Post Office Act

• Parliament approved a Bill granting post office employees the authority to inspect or detain any item during transmission in the interest of national security or public safety.
• The legislation also outlines immunity for post office employees in providing services with certain conditions.
• It aims to revoke the Indian Post Office Act, 1898. and comprehensively revise and amend the laws concerning the Post Office in India.

Under-19 Asia Cup

• Bangladesh cricket team lift the Under 19 Asia Cup after crushing UAE by 195 runs.
• Wicketkeeper batter Ashiqur Rahman Shibli continued his brilliant run with his 2^nd century in the fifth match as Bangladesh.
• Under-19 Asia Cup title was held in Dubai.

IIT Kanpur and Indian Navy Sign MoU

• The Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IITK), and the Indian Navy have joined a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Naval Headquarters.
• This collaborative venture aims towards advancing technology development, promoting inventive solutions, and participating in joint Research and Development (R&D) initiatives.

First-Ever Khelo India Para Games

• The first ever Khelo India Para Games (KIPG) concluded in New Delhi.
• Haryana emerged as the champions by securing 105 medals, comprising 40 gold, 39 silver, and 26 bronze.
• Uttar Pradesh claimed the second position with a total of 62 medals, including 25 gold, 23 silver, and 14 bronze.
• Tamil Nadu secured the third spot with 20 gold, eight silver, and 14 bronze medals. Athletes from 32 states and Union Territories actively took part in the Games.