Daily GK Update: 11th December 2023

Summits & Conferences

India is hosting the four-day 27th WAIPA World Investment Conference at the India International Convention & Expo Centre - Yashobhoomi, New Delhi.
Under the aegis of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, it will be the largest World Investment Conference ever.
The WIC is being held in India for the first time.
Over 1000 attendees, 50 Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) and various multilateral agencies will attend the conference.

National Affairs

Aditya Birla Health Insurance introduces “Activ One” - A streamlined and comprehensive health insurance solution that offers 100% health and 100% health insurance.
This streamlined and all-encompassing health insurance plan is designed to offer policyholders personalized solutions, addressing not only their health insurance requirements but also fostering their journey towards optimal well-being.

National Affairs

Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam at Tummalapalli Kalakshetram, Vijayawada.
This three-day classical music extravaganza will host a variety of activities, including classical music performances by renowned musicians of the country.
The event provides an enchanting glimpse into the glorious Indian classical music heritage by accomplished musicians.

Important Dates

UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) Day is observed on December 11th each year to rais awareness globally to help children who need help and support.
Theme 2023: This year, the theme for UNICEF Day is “For every child, every right."
It also protects the rights of children and helps them fulfill their potential from childhood to adolescence.

Sports

Australian batter Travis Head has been named as the ICC Men's Player of the Month for November 2023.
Head is only the second Australia Men's player to take the award after David Warner, who won it in November 2021.
Head beat tough competition from teammate Glenn Maxwell and India seamer Mohammed Shami to claim the honour.

Obituaries

Eminent Kannada actor Leelavathi (85) who has worked in over 600 movies, including Tamil and Telugu, passed away at a private hospital in Nelamangala on the outskirts of Bengaluru city.
Leelavathi began acting when she was 16 years old. She was given prominent roles, mostly as the lead opposite actors such as Dr Rajkumar, M G Ramachandran, N T Rama Rao, Sivaji Ganesan, and Gemini Ganesan.
She has worked with Kannada matinee idol Dr Rajkumar in several films.

National & International Appointments

An Indian social activist Nikhil Dey has been named as the International Anti-Corruption Champion by the US State Department.
He has been acknowledged for his noteworthy support of social movements that oppose corruption in government welfare programs in India by encouraging transparency and accountability and participatory democracy.
Dey's efforts as a co-founder of Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan contributed to anti-corruption and transparency reforms in India.

National Affairs

The Government will procure two lakh tonnes of onion during this Kharif season to make available enough quantity of the crop in the market.
The Government has banned the export of onion till the 31st of March next year given the current production scenario and global situation.
Mr Singh said, that in the last month, the Onion consumer retail price has declined by 4.3 per cent.

Sports

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur formally inaugurated the first-ever Khelo India Para Games (KIPGs) in New Delhi.
More than 1,400 participants from across 32 states and Union Territories including Services Sports Control Board are participating in the 8-day event.
Khelo India Para Games aim to provide opportunity for aspiring para-athletes to showcase their skill and develop their career in para sports.

National Affairs

PM Modi launched the ‘Viksit Bharat@2047 - Voice of Youth’ and also addressed the Vice Chancellors and Heads of other Higher Education Institutes including students across the nation virtually.
Assam Governor hosted the programme at IIT Guwahati, Vice Chancellors and the Heads of Institutions from about 61 Higher Educational Institutions of Assam attended physically.
About 45 Higher Educational Institutions and about 600 colleges also participated in the virtual mode.