Current Affairs - November 9, 2023 Current Affairs

Shri S Krishnan, the Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), recently launched the LEAP AHEAD initiative, a collaborative effort between STPI and TiE Delhi-NCR. The initiative aims to support and accelerate the success of tech startups in India.

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has announced a $553 million investment in the Colombo Port Terminal project led by Adani Ports. This investment is aimed at supporting economic development and strategic partnerships in the region.

The International Week of Science and Peace is celebrated annually from November 9 to 15, emphasizing the crucial role of science in promoting global peace and development.

PayGlocal has received in-principle approval from RBI for a Payment Aggregator (PA) license. A PA license allows a company to onboard merchants onto its platform for online payment processing.

Uttarakhand celebrates its Foundation Day on November 9th of each year to mark the formation of the state in 2000. This year, President Droupadi Murmu will participate in the Foundation Day program, marking the first time in 23 years that a President has been part of the celebrations.

Despite a surge in imports, China faced deflationary pressures in October, creating challenges for officials aiming to stimulate demand.

Santosh Kumar Jha, an Indian Railway Traffic Services (IRTS) officer of the 1992 batch, has been recommended for the post of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL). He is currently serving as Director (Operations & Commercial) in the same organization.

IBM and AWS have launched an Innovation Lab at the IBM Client Experience Center in Bengaluru, India. The lab is open to clients from around the world and will focus on developing joint solutions that leverage the power of generative AI.

UBS has revised its FY24 real GDP growth estimate for India to 6.3%, up from its previous projection of 6.2%.

World Science Day for Peace and Development is celebrated annually on November 10th. It is a day to recognize the pivotal role of science in society and to highlight the importance of engaging the public in discussions on emerging scientific issues.