Summits & Conferences
1. India hosts 27th WAIPA World Investment Conference in New Delhi
- 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
2. Aditya Birla Health introduces product 'Activ One'
- 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
3. Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurates ‘Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam’ in Vijaya
- 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
4. UNICEF Day 2023: 11th December
- 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
5. Travis Head wins ICC Men's Player of Month award for Nov 2023
- 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
6. Veteran Kannada actor Leelavathi passes away
- 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
7. Nikhil Dey named as International Anti-Corruption Champion by US State Dept
- 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
8. Govt to procure two lakh tonnes of onion during Kharif season 2023
- 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
9. Anurag Thakur formally inaugurates first-ever Khelo India Para Games
- 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
10. PM Modi launches ‘Viksit Bharat@2047- Voice of Youth’
- 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.
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