Current affairs 09 December 2023

UNICEF to unveil "Green Rising" initiative at COP28.

• UNICEF's Generation Unlimited, in collaboration with India's Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change will unveil the Green Rising initiative at COP28 in Dubai.
• The global Green Rising initiative and the Green Rising India Alliance marks a collaborative effort involving UNICEF, Generation Unlimited, and a diverse network of public, private, and youth partners.

ICC unveils vibrant logo for men's and women's T20 World.

• The International Cricket Council (ICC) unveiled a vibrant makeover of the ICC T20 World Cup’s new brand identity.
• The logo seamlessly transforms the T20 text into a battling stance enclosed within a kinetic sphere, embodying the drama of each delivery.
• The transformation aims to encapsulate the inherent drama, fast-paced action and high-octane moments that define T20 cricket – a format celebrated for its relentless energy.

CII Sports Business Awards 2023 to KIIT India.

• Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) bagged the Best Sports Facility award in the first edition of the CII Sports Business Awards 2023.
• Dr. Achyuta Samanta (KIIT and KISS founder) received the award from Chanakya Chaudhry, chairman of the CII National Committee on Sports.
• Jay Shah and Nita Ambani and Samanta were recognised as the best Sports Business Leaders.

Ajit Doval participated in 6th NSA-level Meeting of Colombo Security Conclave.

• National Security Advisor Ajit Doval participated in the 6th NSA-level Meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave in Port Louis, Mauritius.
• The 6th NSA-level Meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave was hosted by Mauritius.
• The NSA of Member Countries participated along with senior delegates from Bangladesh and Seychelles.
• Member States reviewed the progress of the decisions taken at the 5th NSA-level Meeting and agreed on a Roadmap of Activities for 2024.

PM Modi to inaugurate Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit in Dehradun.

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit 2023 at Forest Research Institute, Dehradun.
• The two-day summit is being organized on the theme of Peace to Prosperity.
• Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit 2023 is a step towards establishing Uttarakhand as a new investment destination.
• The summit will be attended by thousands of investors and delegates from across the world.