Current Affairs - November 25, 2023 Current Affairs

Afghanistan has officially closed its embassy in New Delhi permanently, attributing the decision to persistent challenges from the Indian government, following the cessation of operations on September 30.

The OECD designates the United States as the leading aid provider in 2022, based on data from ForeignAssistance.gov, an official US government platform, providing insights into US aid patterns and destinations from 2001 to 2023. Between 2001 and 2023, the US allocated $677 billion in aid to 213 nations, with Afghanistan, Israel, and Iraq topping the list of recipients in the last two decades.

India and the European Union (EU) signed a significant MoU on semiconductors, aiming to strengthen the supply chain and stay in sync with global advancements in the semiconductor industry.

The board of directors at Bandhan Bank has approved the three-year extension of Chandra Shekhar Ghosh as MD&CEO, subject to RBI and shareholder approval, effective from July 10, 2024.

Weighing nearly a trillion metric tonnes and covering an extensive area of 4,000 square km, the colossal iceberg A23a, originating from West Antarctica's Filchner-Ronne Ice Shelf in 1986, has broken its decades-long stillness, marking a noteworthy event in its movement after more than 30 years.

Mastercard has strategically partnered with U GRO Capital, a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) specializing in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) financing, to deliver comprehensive digital supply chain financing solutions for India's MSMEs, addressing the challenge of limited access to capital.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a substantial $170 million loan to facilitate the modernization of water supply services in Kochi, Kerala aiming to elevate urban living standards, ensure access to clean water, and strengthen climate resilience.

SURYA KIRAN's 17th edition is being held in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, emphasizing the enduring collaboration between India and Nepal in military cooperation.

November 25 is recognized as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, a significant date designated by the United Nations to spotlight and address the global issue of violence faced by women.

India is set to chair the International Sugar Organisation (ISO) in 2024, underlining its prominent position as the world's largest consumer and second-largest producer of sugar.