22 November 2023 : Latest Current Affairs 22nd November
Important Current Affairs 22nd November 2023
In this article, we will discuss all the Current Affairs of 22nd November including national, international, banking, finance, sports, awards, and many others. So if you are interested to know about the latest 22nd November 2023 current affairs then read this article till the end.
Current Affairs of 22nd November – National News
1. Bengaluru leads in startups run by women.
◉ Based on statistics from startup data platform Tracxn, the capital of Karnataka is home to 1,783 women-led firms, with Delhi and Mumbai, coming in second and third, with 1,480 and 1,195 startups, respectively.
◉ The cities of Noida, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad secured the eighth, ninth, and tenth positions, respectively, with 324, 184, and 181 women-led companies.
◉ India’s startup ecosystem, which now boasts over 61,400 companies, has gained strength to rank third in the world behind the US and China.
◉ With a supportive regulatory environment, Bengaluru has emerged as one of India’s leading startup scenes, encouraging entrepreneurs to take calculated risks. However, there is still a clear gender gap. Numerous programs, including fellowships, grants, and incubation programs for women-founded businesses, aim to close the gender gap.
2. Rajkumar Hirani will lead the jury for the best online series award at IFFI 2023.
◉ The five-member jury for the International Film Festival of India’s (IFFI) Best Online Series (OTT) award will be led by filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani.
◉ Filmmakers Krishna DK and Utpal Borpujari, along with actors Divya Dutta and Prosenjit Chatterjee, comprise the jury panel for the first category.
◉ The 54th edition of the film extravaganza will feature a new award category this year called the Best Web Series (OTT) award, which will be given to a show for its “artistic merit, storytelling excellence, technical prowess, and overall impact.”
3. Bengal Global Business Summit’s (BGBS) seventh edition begins.
◉ Kolkata is the venue for the opening of the seventh iteration of the two-day Bengal Global Corporate Summit (BGBS), which comprises corporate leaders from over 25 nations.
◉ Both political dignitaries and a number of well-known businesspeople from India are in attendance at the function.
◉ The US, UK, Japan, Poland, France, Australia, Germany, Malaysia, Bangladesh, and Fiji are just a handful of the nations taking part.
4. Ministry of Tourism: Shillong’s International Tourism Mart
◉ The 11th International Tourism Mart has been held in Shillong, Meghalaya, by the Indian government’s Ministry of Tourism.
◉ Every year, the Ministry hosts the International Tourism Mart, which alternates between one of the North Eastern States.
◉ Event to serve as a forum for raising awareness of the North East Region’s tourism potential.
◉ It gives North Eastern stakeholders a forum to communicate with their peers in domestic and international markets.
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Banking
5. Karnataka Bank and HDFC Life have partnered to provide life insurance products.
◉ To provide life insurance products to its clients, Karnataka Bank has partnered with HDFC Life.
◉ This partnership reflects our dedication to improving the range of financial services and solutions that our clients can select from.
◉ It demonstrates our commitment to offering comprehensive financial solutions via our extensive digital network and global distribution while also guaranteeing the safety and security of our clients and their families.
Appointment
6. Vinay Tonse becomes SBI’s MD
◉ Vinay M. Tonse has been named by the Indian government as the State Bank of India’s managing director through November 30, 2025.
◉ Tonse, who is now the deputy MD of the state-owned bank, was suggested for the aforementioned position earlier in September by the Financial Services Organizations Bureau (FSIB), which acts as a headhunter for directors of state-owned banks and financial organizations.
◉ Following Swaminathan Janakiraman’s appointment as Reserve Bank Deputy Governor, the position became vacant in June.
◉ In charge of SBI’s sizable corporate and commercial credit businesses as well as the bank’s subsidiaries, Swaminathan served as MD of corporate banking and subsidiaries and was a deputy governor of the RBI.
7. R Madhavan is named as Acko’s brand ambassador.
◉ Actor R Madhavan is the newest partner and spokesperson for the insurtech startup Acko.
◉ At Acko, Madhavan will serve as more than simply a familiar face—he will represent the “voice of the customer” in the insurance industry.
◉ This collaboration marks a positive change in the way customers view and interact with the insurance industry, which has historically lacked public trust in India.
◉ With this change, Acko hopes to put an end to the days of doubt and confusion and give its clients a transparent and trustworthy insurance experience.
8. Luc Frieden takes office as Luxembourg’s PM
◉ Luc Frieden and the other members of his new CSV-DP cabinet have taken the oath of office as prime ministers of Luxembourg.
◉ Over time, the other cabinet members assumed leadership of their corresponding ministries.
With 35 MPs, the coalition has the majority in the 60-seat Luxembourg parliament.
◉ After serving as finance minister, Luc Frieden will become prime minister and lead the country through upcoming possibilities and difficulties.
Sports
9. The Las Vegas Grand Prix of 2023 was won by Max Verstappen.
◉ After a thrilling race, Max Verstappen prevailed over Sergio Perez, his Red Bull colleague, and Charles Leclerc, a rival of Ferrari.
◉ Racing driver Max Emilian Verstappen, a Dutch and Belgian, won the Formula One World Championship in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
Important day
10. November 21, International Television Day
◉ November 21st is World Television Day each year.
◉ Our homes would be incomplete without television because it is such an important part of our lives. It is a valuable source of knowledge and enjoyment that makes our lives better.
◉ By 1927, Philo Taylor Farnsworth had introduced the first electric television. The television was invented by this American inventor.
◉ Later, in 1996, World Television Day was formally declared to be observed on November 21 of each year by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
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