Daily Current Affairs 16th November 2022

RBI, Banking and Economy

• Bank borrowings up 2x amid rush to fund credit growth, shows RBI data

• Nine Russian banks open special vostro accounts for trade in rupee

• Google Play allows UPI Autopay payment for subscription-based purchases

NATIONAL

• Exhibition ‘Vaccines Injecting Hope’ inaugurated in New Delhi

INTERNATIONAL

• Former Chinese envoy to India appointed Vice Foreign Minister

• Pakistan ,Ghana and Bangladesh First to Receive G7 ‘Global Shield’ Climate Funding

REPORTS AND INDEXES

• India ranks at 8th on Global List for Climate Protection, climbs two spots

• State of Food and Agriculture Report 2022 - FAO

• IBA’s EASE Reforms Index for Q1FY23

DEFENCE

• INDO-US Joint Training Exercise “Yudh Abhyas 2022” to commence in Uttarakhand

• Indian Air Force procures electric vehicles to reduce carbon footprint

EVENTS

• Third edition of ‘No Money For Terror’ forum to discuss crowdfunding of terrorism

• LeadIT Summit 2022 hosted by India and Sweden at COP27, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

AWARDS AND REWARDS

• Australian of the Year Award 2023: Indian-Origin Sikh Amar Singh wins award for supporting community

SPORTS

• Pollard retires from IPL, is now MI’s batting coach

• Mary Kom, PV Sindhu, Mirabai Chanu and Gagan Narang elected in IOA Athletes Commission

• Sri Lanka to host U-19 Men's T-20 World Cup 2024