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Important Weekly Current Affairs PDF 15 to 21 November 2023
Dear Readers, Here we have given the list of Important Weekly Current Affairs 03rd week of November
2023. Candidates those who are preparing for Upcoming IBPS, SBI and other competitive exams can
make use of it.
IMPORTANT DAYS
 International Day for Tolerance 2023 is observed on the 16th of November 2023.
 International Students Day 2023 is observed on the 17th of November 2023
 National Epilepsy Day 2023 is observed on the 17th of November 2023.
 World Toilet Day 2023 is observed on the 19th of November 2023
 International Men’s Day 2023 is observed on the 19th of November 2023
 World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 2023 is observed on the 19th of November
2023.
 Universal Children’s Day 2023 is observed on the 20th of November 2023.
 World Television Day 2023 is observed on the 21st of November 2023 & the theme is
Accessibility.
BANKING & FINANCE
 Public sector bank Punjab National Bank (PNB) launched the PNB Digital Gold Loan scheme with
an aim to provide hassle-free credit to customers to quickly meet their personal as well as
agriculture credit requirements by using gold jewellery and/or ornaments as collaterals.
 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has given approval to PayGlocal for a payment aggregator
license.
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 As per a survey-based report by Deloitte India called "Digital Banking Maturity (DBM)” In terms of
digital maturity score, Indian banks are outperforming their international counterparts relative to
the global average.
 Gujarat and Karnataka have surpassed Delhi to secure the second and third positions,
respectively, in holding the highest equity mutual fund assets during the September quarter.
 India’s forex reserves cover of imports on balance of payments basis has grown to 10.2 months
as at June-end 2023.
 The Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) achieved its highest-ever half-yearly profit in the first half of
FY24, reporting a net profit of ₹17,469 crore.
 Tata AIG General Insurance has partnered with Air India to offer travel insurance to both
domestic and international travellers.
 India signed a $400 million policy-based loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB)
to create high-quality urban infrastructure, improve service delivery, and promote efficient
governance systems.
 The United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has committed $553
million (around Rs 4,600 crore) for the development of the Adani Group's deepwater shipping
container terminal in the Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
 DeendayalAntyodayaYojana - National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) under the Ministry
of Rural Development and the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) signed a
historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that marks a significant milestone in the journey
of women-led enterprises in India.
 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), under section 45L(1)(b) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934,
has directed Bajaj Finance Limited to cease the sanction and disbursal of loans under its 'eCOM'
and 'Insta EMI Card' products.
 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has asked institutions to increase the risk weights with respect
to consumer credit exposure of commercial banks by 25% to 125%, merely a month after flagging
the high growth in certain components of consumer credit and asking NBFCS, banks to
strengthen internal surveillance mechanisms.
 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹90.92 lakh on Axis Bank
Limited for non-compliance with certain directions issued by the RBI on various aspects, including
'Reserve Bank of India (Know Your Customer (KYC)) Directions, 2016', 'Loans and Advances –
Statutory and Other Restrictions', 'Guidelines on Managing Risks and Code of Conduct in
Outsourcing of Financial Services by banks', and 'Code of Conduct for Opening and Operating
Current Accounts'
 Federal Bank's latest ad film, titled 'Karo Bachaane Ki ShuruaatBachpan Se,' focuses on a child,
Ishaan, making innocent promises to enhance the next Diwali for the entire family.
 Federal Bank has launched the UPI (Unified Payment Interface) Lite functionality for small-value
digital payments.
 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued a notification permitting qualified jewellers to import silver
through India International Bullion Exchange IFSC Limited (IIBX) in the same way that gold
imports are permitted.
 S&P Global projects a decrease in Indian banks' non-performing assets (NPAs) to 4.5% by the
end of Fiscal Year 2023-24 and a further reduction to 3.5% by the end of Fiscal Year 2024-25.
 State-run Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has fixed a price band of ₹30-
32 per share for its initial public offer (IPO).
 Fedbank Financial Services, a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), will open its initial public
offering (IPO) of equity shares on November 22, 2023, and close on November 24, 2023.
 The government-owned UCO Bank has suspended online Immediate Payment System (IMPS)
transfers temporarily.
 Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has partnered with PhonePeto introduce digital QR-based
ticketing for metro travellers.
 The State Bank of India (SBI) is set to launch the Yono Global app in Singapore and the United
States (US).
NATIONAL NEWS
 The government has released the draft of the Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023 to
establish a regulatory framework for broadcasting services.
 According to the Wood Mackenzie report, India would become the world's 2nd largest solar
module manufacturer by 2025.
 The 42nd edition of the India International Trade Fair -2023 was inaugurated at Pragati Maidan in
New Delhi.
 The Ministry of Coal will launch the 8th Round of Commercial Coal Mines Auctions.
 Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi released the 15th instalment of over Rs 18,000 crore under
the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme from Khunti, Jharkhand.
 The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change informed that India has been
removed from Review of Significant Trade (RST) for Red Sanders, under the Convention on
International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).
 The Finance Ministry has introduced changes to the Senior Citizen Savings Scheme in a
notification dated 7 November.
 The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Minister, Narayan Rane inaugurated the Khadi Theme
Pavillion at the India International Trade Fair at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.
 The 9th edition of the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2023 will be held at Faridabad,
Haryana from January 17th-20th, 2024.
 The Union government has approved a new policy allowing its advertising wing, the Central
Bureau of Communication (CBC), to undertake advertisement campaigns on social media, OTT
platforms and other digital media.
 The ‘AAINA Dashboard for Cities’ portal www.aaina.gov.in has been made live by the Ministry of
Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) where Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across the country can
participate in this pioneering initiative to voluntarily submit their key data on a regular basis,
through a simple, easy-to-fill, data entry form on the portal.
 The Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra
Pradhan, chaired the Education Ministers’ Session at the 2nd Voice of Global South Summit held
in New Delhi.
 India hosted the 33rd Conference of the WOAH (World Organization for Animal Health) Regional
Commission for Asia and the Pacific from November 13 to 16, 2023.
 President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate a two-day International Conference-cum-Exhibition on
‘Aerospace and Aviation in 2047’ in New Delhi.
 The Prime Minister of India launched a Rs 24,000-crore project for vulnerable tribal groups on the
148th birth anniversary of tribal icon Birsa Munda (‘Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas’ - Nov 15) from
Jharkhand’s Khunti district.
 The Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Shri ParshottamRupala will
inaugurate the Global Fisheries Conference India 2023, a two-day mega event, at Gujarat
Science City, Ahmedabad.
 One of the major highlights of the conference is an International Round Table Conference chaired
by Union Minister Shri. ParshottamRupala.
 The Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that
around 3 thousand crore rupees will be invested by 27 companies in the IT hardware sector
under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI)Scheme 2.0. Briefing the media in New Delhi, Mr.
Vaishnaw said that out of these companies, 23 will start the production of servers, laptops, and
tablets immediately and the rest will do so within the next 90 days.
 Food safety regulator FSSAI has launched the Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS) portal
in four regional languages, apart from Hindi and English, in order to enhance user experience and
accessibility.
 India's top gas firm GAIL has done the world's first ship-to-ship liquefied natural gas (LNG)
transfer to save on shipping costs and cut emissions as the state-owned entity looks at innovative
ways as a pivot to boost business.
 The Ministry of Tourism is organising the International Tourism Mart at Shillong in Meghalaya to
create awareness about the tourism potential of the North East Region.
 Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying Shri ParshottamRupala will inaugurate
Global Fisheries Conference India 2023 at Gujarat Science City, Ahmedabad.
 Global patenting activity soared to new records in 2022, fuelled by Indian and Chinese innovators
and powered by increased levels of innovation, entrepreneurship and digitalisation in these
countries.
 The University Grants Commission (UGC) issued regulations for foreign universities to establish
and operate campuses in India.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
● The United Kingdom (UK) has decided to include India in its list of safe states & apart from India,
Georgia has also been included in the list of safe states of the UK.
● The first India-US Defence Acceleration Eco-System (INDUS X) Investor Meet concluded in
Delhi.
● The 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is scheduled to take place in Goa from
November 20 to 28,2023 as announced by Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Shri
Anurag Thakur.
● The 33rd Conference of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) Regional Commission
for Asia and Pacific started in New Delhi.
● In a significant boost to the prospects of fresh fruit exports, the Agricultural and Processed Food
Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the export of the first trial
shipment of fresh bananas to the Netherlands via a sea route.
● Russia has signed a deal to supply Igla-S hand-held anti-aircraft missiles to India.
● Japan, known for its volcanic activity and numerous islands, has witnessed the emergence of a
new island near the Ogasawara island chain.
● Mount Etna, one of the world's most active volcanoes located in Italy, erupted, causing public
concern.
● Israel has confirmed the use of its advanced Arrow 3 missile interceptor against Iran-backed
Houthi rebels.
● The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has officially declared the development of Cyclone
Midhili in the northwest Bay of Bengal.
● South Africa has implemented its first-ever tax incentives to encourage the preservation of
endangered species.
STATE NEWS
● 9.4 million families in Bihar, representing 34.13% of the state's total households, earn less than
₹6,000 per month according to Bihar's caste survey report.
● Uttarakhand is set to become the first state to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
● About 40 workers are trapped inside a tunnel after the under-construction tunnel structure
collapsed in Uttarakhand.
● The 9th edition of the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2023 is scheduled to take place
in Faridabad, Haryana, from January 17th to 20th, 2024.
APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS
● Dictador, a Colombian spirit brand based in Cartagena, has gained attention for appointing Mika as
its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
● Acko, the insuretech company, has introduced actor R Madhavan as its latest collaborator and
ambassador.
● The lower house of the Spanish Parliament voted to re-elect Pedro Sánchez as Prime Minister for
another term.
● P Vasudevan was appointed as the new head of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) fintech
department earlier this month(November 2023).
● Amit S Telang has been appointed as the Indian Ambassador to the Caribbean Community
(CARICOM) and concurrently as the High Commissioner to the Federation of Saint Kitts and
Nevis and Antigua and Barbuda.
AWARDS & HONORS
● Serena Williams, popularly known as the G.O.A.T in the world of sports, has been honoured with
the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Fashion Icon Award at the 2023 CFDA
Fashion Awards.
● Dvara E-Registry has been adjudged as one of the winners of the ‘Smarter Climate Farmers
Challenge’, organised by UpLink, the open innovation platform of the World Economic Forum.
MOUS AND AGREEMENT
 A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on “Enhancing Innovation Ecosystems through an
Innovation Handshake” under the framework of India – U.S. Commercial Dialogue was signed
between the two countries on the 14th of November 2023 in San Francisco.
 The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) recently signed an agreement to
strengthen its supply chain and ensure adherence to labour rules.
 The National Health Authority (NHA) and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of
India (IRDAI) have joined hands to operationalize the National Health Claim Exchange (NHCX).
 Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) and Lean Campus Startups (Trust) & WEICI India
signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Manesar, Gurugram.
RANKING AND INDEX
 India is ranked 117th in the list of 129 countries in the world in the inclusiveness index published
by the Othering and Belonging Institute (OBI) at California University, United States.
 In its latest report, Wood Mackenzie has forecasted that India will overtake Southeast Asia as the
second-largest module production region by 2025.
DEFENCE NEWS
● The 4th edition of Bilateral Exercise between the Indian Navy and Bangladesh Navy,
BONGOSAGAR-23, and the 5th edition of Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) by the two navies was
conducted in the Northern Bay of Bengal.
● Indian Air Force will organize an air show on November 23-24 at Air Force Station in Ambala
Cantonment.
● Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will attend the 10th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus
(ADMM plus) in Jakarta, Indonesia, from 16th of November to 17th of November, the Ministry of
Defence.
● The much-anticipated joint military exercise 'Trishakti Prahar' has commenced near the western
border of Rajasthan in Jaisalmer.
● The Indian armed forces will be inducting the long-range attack cruise missile Nirbhay into their
inventory to strike targets at ranges over 1,000 km.
● ‘Amini’, an Arnala class of ship for the Indian Navy, was launched at L&T Shipbuilding’s facility in
Kattupalli, Tamil Nadu.
● The Indian Army's Trishakti Corps, in collaboration with the Border Roads Organization (BRO),
successfully completed the construction of the Bailey Bridge over the Teesta River at
Chungthang in North Sikkim.
ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS
● Fair trade regulator Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of an
additional stake in Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company by Bupa Singapore Holdings Pte.
BUSINESS NEWS
 India’s overall exports (Merchandise and Services combined) in October 2023 are estimated to
be USD 62.26 Billion, exhibiting a positive growth of 9.43 per cent over October 2022.
 Jio Satellite Communications and OneWeb, backed by Bharti Enterprises, have received licenses
from the government to provide broadband internet services to end-users using satellite.
 Pablo Picasso’s 1932 painting “Femme à la montre” sold for more than $139 million at a
Sotheby’s New York auction, making it the most valuable work of art sold globally at an auction
this year.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
● The Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) has successfully developed the Pusa-2090 Paddy
Variety as a strategic measure to address stubble burning issues.
● Samsung has unveiled its first generative AI model, named 'Samsung Gauss,' at the Samsung AI
Forum 2023.
● Chandigarh Smart City Limited (CSCL) has launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven
interactive chatbot named ‘BIRBAL’ to enhance citizen-centric services.
● Kanpur-based MKU Limited unveiled the world's first rifle-rated ballistic helmet-KavroDoma 360
at Milipol Paris.
● Faculty members, students, and alumni of the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)
collaborated to design and develop a mobile application called 'OptRoute' for efficient goods
transportation within cities.
● India's indigenously designed and developed light tank, tentatively named Zorawar, is likely to be
ready for trials soon.
● Huawei Technologies Co. and China Mobile Ltd. have built a 3,000 kilometre (1,860-mile) internet
network linking Beijing to the south, which the country is touting as its latest technological
breakthrough.
● The Ministry of Ayush and the World Health Organization (WHO) have signed Traditional and
Complementary Medicine'Project Collaboration Agreement'in Geneva, Switzerland
● Microsoft has introduced its first custom-designed artificial intelligence (AI) chips for cloud
applications, addressing the demand for alternatives to Nvidia, which currently dominates the AI
processor market.
SPORTS NEWS
 The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced new names to be included in its Cricket
Hall of Fame i.e. India's legendary opener Virender Sehwag, former Indian Women Test skipper
Diana Edulji and Sri Lanka's iconic star Aravinda de Silva.
 Australia lifted the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cupdefeating India by six wickets in the final at the
Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
 The competitive phase of the ISSF World Cup Final 2023 begins in Doha, Qatar with 10m Air
Pistol Men and women events.
OBITUARIES
● S. Venkitaramanan, the 18th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), passed away at the
age of 92 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu
● The founder of the Sahara Group, Subrata Roy, passed away at the age of 75 in Mumbai,
Maharashtra.

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Important Weekly Current Affairs PDF 15 to 21 November 2023

make use of it.

 International Students Day 2023 is observed on the 17th of November 2023

 National Epilepsy Day 2023 is observed on the 17th of November 2023.

 World Toilet Day 2023 is observed on the 19th of November 2023

 International Men’s Day 2023 is observed on the 19th of November 2023

 Universal Children’s Day 2023 is observed on the 20th of November 2023.

BANKING & FINANCE

agriculture credit requirements by using gold jewellery and/or ornaments as collaterals.

the global average.

FY24, reporting a net profit of ₹17,469 crore.

domestic and international travellers.

container terminal in the Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

 DeendayalAntyodayaYojana - National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) under the Ministry

of women-led enterprises in India.

and 'Insta EMI Card' products.

strengthen internal surveillance mechanisms.

imports are permitted.

32 per share for its initial public offer (IPO).

ticketing for metro travellers.

establish a regulatory framework for broadcasting services.

module manufacturer by 2025.

International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).

notification dated 7 November.

Haryana from January 17th-20th, 2024.

Bureau of Communication (CBC), to undertake advertisement campaigns on social media, OTT

platforms and other digital media.

through a simple, easy-to-fill, data entry form on the portal.

 President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate a two-day International Conference-cum-Exhibition on

‘Aerospace and Aviation in 2047’ in New Delhi.

Jharkhand’s Khunti district.

Science City, Ahmedabad.

by Union Minister Shri. ParshottamRupala.

ways as a pivot to boost business.

Global Fisheries Conference India 2023 at Gujarat Science City, Ahmedabad.

and powered by increased levels of innovation, entrepreneurship and digitalisation in these

and operate campuses in India.

November 20 to 28,2023 as announced by Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Shri

for Asia and Pacific started in New Delhi.

shipment of fresh bananas to the Netherlands via a sea route.

new island near the Ogasawara island chain.

Midhili in the northwest Bay of Bengal.

₹6,000 per month according to Bihar's caste survey report.

in Faridabad, Haryana, from January 17th to 20th, 2024.

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

department earlier this month(November 2023).

Nevis and Antigua and Barbuda.

AWARDS & HONORS

MOUS AND AGREEMENT

 A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on “Enhancing Innovation Ecosystems through an

strengthen its supply chain and ensure adherence to labour rules.

signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Manesar, Gurugram.

RANKING AND INDEX

second-largest module production region by 2025.

conducted in the Northern Bay of Bengal.

border of Rajasthan in Jaisalmer.

inventory to strike targets at ranges over 1,000 km.

Kattupalli, Tamil Nadu.