Bharat Rang Mahotsav' Begins in Gujarat

• The esteemed Bharat Rang Mahotsav, India's primary theater festival, commenced its celebrations in the culturally rich Kachchh district of Gujarat.
• It began with the vibrant tribute to the performing arts. The festival opened with an enchanting performance of 'Uttararamacharitam'.
• The festivities continued with the staging of 'Golden Jubilee' by the Jubilee Theatre Company at the iconic Town Hall in Nagar Palika.

Yemen Appoints Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak as New Prime Minister

• Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council has named Foreign Minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak as the nation's latest Prime Minister.
• This decision comes amidst heightened tensions and security issues in Yemen, making it a pivotal moment.
• The former Prime Minister, Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed, has been designated as an advisor to the Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council, signifying a significant change in the political scenario of the country.

Union Sports Minister Kicks Off 1^st BIMSTEC Aquatics Championships

• The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Anurag Singh Thakur, inaugurated the BIMSTEC Aquatics Championships 2024 in New Delhi.
• Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi announced this initiative during the 4th BIMSTEC Summit in 2018, declaring India's intention to host the BIMSTEC Youth Water Sports competition.
• Originally planned for 2021, the event was postponed to 2024 due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
• The 1^st BIMSTEC Aquatics Championships is taking place at Delhi’s Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Swimming Pool Complex from February 6th to 9th, 2024, featuring competitions for the Under 20 age category in swimming, water polo, and diving events.

Mukesh Ambani Tops Global Brand Guardianship Index 2024

• Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Limited, has secured the first position among all Indian executives and ranks second globally in the Brand Guardianship Index 2024.
• The Brand Guardianship Index serves as a worldwide acknowledgment of CEOs who are diligently fostering business value in a sustainable fashion, effectively balancing the requirements of all stakeholders, including employees, investors, and the broader society.

REC wins Best Green Bond - Corporate Award

• REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power and a prominent NBFC, has been awarded the esteemed Best Green Bond – Corporate Award at The Asset Triple A Awards for Sustainable Finance.
• This award highlights REC’s dedication to Sustainable Finance and Environmental Sustainability.