SAFF Championship 2023 Final

• In the SAFF (South Asian Football Federation) Championship 2023 Final between India and Kuwait, the match concluded with a 1-1 draw.
• However, the Indian team emerged victorious in a thrilling penalty shootout, securing a 5-4 win.
• Year 1993 was the inaugural edition of the SAFF Championship that took place in Lahore, Pakistan. India emerged as the champions by defeating hosts Pakistan in the final.
• SAFT Championship 2023 was hosted in India.

Iran Becomes Member of SCO

• During a virtual summit hosted by India for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), Iran was granted full membership status.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended congratulations to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and the Iranian people on this momentous event.

Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO):

• (SCO) is an intergovernmental organization founded in Shanghai on 15 June 2001. The SCO currently comprises nine Member States (China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Iran).
• India became the member of SCO in 2017.

Centre Launches Bharat 6G Alliance

• The telecom industry has witnessed a significant shift from wireline to mobile services, which have become indispensable for people.
• Mobile services have progressed from 2G to 3G, 4G, and now 5G, with the upcoming horizon of 6G.
• The primary objective of formation of the Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA), is a collaborative platform consisting of public and private companies, academia, research institutions, and Standards development organizations.
• The website for Bharat6G Alliance was also launched.
• B6GA will forge coalitions and synergies with other 6G Global Alliances, fostering international collaboration and knowledge exchange.

‘Mission Vatsalya’ Scheme

• Mission Vatsalya Scheme has been approved by the Central Government to provide support to minor rape survivors who have been abandoned by their family, often due to pregnancy, and have no other means to support themselves.
• The scheme was launched in 2021 by the ministry of Women and Child Development.

SBI appoints new CFO

• Kameshwar Rao Kodavanti, who has been a part of the State Bank of India (SBI) since 1991, has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the country's largest lender.
• This appointment comes after the resignation of the former CFO, Charanjit Surinder Singh Attra.

Startup20 Shikhar Summit Begins

• The Startup20 Shikhar Summit, arranged by the Startup20 Engagement Group during the India G20 Presidency, has started in Gurugram, signifying a noteworthy milestone for the worldwide startup ecosystem.
• This two-day summit commemorates the successful culmination of Startup20's first year and the unveiling of the final Policy Communique.

PM Modi Inaugurates Sai Hira Global Convention Centre

• In a virtual ceremony, Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially inaugurated the Sai Hira Global Convention Centre in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh.
• This impressive facility, built by the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, represents a commitment to fostering cultural exchange, spirituality, and worldwide unity.