Daily Current Affairs 20th August 2022

RBI, Banking and Economy

• Uni Cards suspends services after RBI tightens digital lending norms

• Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2022-23 (Series II) to be opened from August 22,2022

• Foreign exchange reserves fall $2.24 bn to $570 bn & FCA dips to $506.9 bn

SEBI and FINANCIAL AWARENESS

• SEBI moves to safeguard demat accounts through block mechanism

NABARD & AGRICULTURE

• Online Marketplace feature "Aqua Bazar" in “Matsya Setu” app launched

NATIONAL

• BSF signs MoU with IRCTC to ensure safety and security of booking data, other facilities

STATES

• Dahi-Handi Recognised as an Official Sport of Maharashtra

• Jharkhand India's 1st state to Use Blockchain To Distribute Seed To Farmers

REPORTS AND INDEXES

• Private capex announcements rose in 2021-22 – RBI

• Asset quality of NBFCs worsened in Q3FY22: RBI paper

DEFENCE

• HAL to set up office in Kualalampur to promote its products and services in South East Asia

• Indian Coast Guard Signs MoU with 8 Banks/strong>

AWARDS AND REWARDS

• Gives away Coal Minister’s Awards for 2021-22 in Different Categories