Today's Current Affairs 17th November 2023

NATIONAL

Joint Military Exercise “Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2023” Begins in Pune

• The ninth edition of the Joint Military exercise, known as “Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2023,” kicked off in Aundh (Pune). Running from November 16th to 29th, 2023.

‘Hello Naariyal’ Call Centre Launched By CDB

• The Coconut Development Board (CDB) has recently launched the “Hello Naariyal” Friends of Coconut Trees (FoCT) call centre facility.
• This initiative is expected to benefit farmers not only in Kerala but also in traditional coconut-growing states like Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka

Indian Navy Launches 4th Anti-Submarine Warfare Craft, named ‘Amini’

• India’s naval capabilities was achieved as ‘Amini,’ the fourth of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) Project, was successfully launched at M/s L&T Shipbuilding in Kattupalli.

Assam Government Approves Merger of SEBA and AHSEC

• Assam Cabinet has given its nod for the merger of the Secondary Education Board of Assam (SEBA) and the Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC).
• The amalgamated entity will now be known as the ‘Assam State School Education Board‘ (ASSEB).

 SPORTS

Shami Becomes First Indian Bowler to Claim Seven Wickets in a Single ODI Cricket Match

• Mohammed Shami etched his name in cricketing history by becoming the first Indian bowler to pick seven wickets in a One Day International (ODI).
• This remarkable achievement surpassed the previous best by Stuart Binny, who held the record with figures of 6/4.

 APPOINTMENS & RESIGNATIONS

Biden Appoints Indian American Shakuntla Bhaya to the Administrative Conference of US

• Bhaya has been appointed as a member of the Council of the Administrative Conference of the United States.
• Shakuntla L Bhaya is a co-owner of the Law Offices of Doroshow, Pasquale, Krawitz & Bhaya

 SUMMIT'S & MOU's

International Conference on Plant Health Management 2023, in Hyderabad

• The International Conference on Plant Health Management (ICPHM) 2023 is set to take place in Hyderabad, India, from 15th to 18th November.
• The Plant Protection Association of India (PPAI), established in 1972.

 AWARDS & RECOGNITION

JSW Bags Award to Develop Greenfield Port in Karnataka for Rs 4,119 Crore

• Aurn Maheshwar, CEO and Joint MD of JSW Infrastructure, expressed the company’s commitment to developing Keni Port as an integral part of Karnataka’s maritime infrastructure and trade gateway.

 BANKING AND ECONOMY

IndusInd Bank Launches ‘IndusInd Bank Platinum RuPay Credit Card’ on UPI

• This collaboration with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) marks a pivotal moment.
• IndusInd Bank Limited, established in 1994.

 RBI Approves New Directors of Jio Financial Services

• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has given its approval for the appointment of key individuals as directors of Jio Financial Services.