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Daily Current Affairs- 19 November 2023
Updated On : November 21, 2023
Today's Current Affairs 19th November 2023
INTERNATIONAL
Argentina Elects ‘Shock Therapy’ Libertarian Javier Milei as President
- Argentinians have elected Javier Milei as their next president.
About Argentina:
President: Alberto Fernández
Capital: Buenos Aires
Putin to Participate In Virtual G20 Meeting on November 22
- Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to participate in a virtual G20 leaders meeting on November 22, as reported by Russian state television.
About Russia:
President: Vladimir Putin
Capital: Moscow
SPORTS
Australia Won the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 by 6 Wickets
- This is the 6th ICC ODI world Cup of Australia.
- Australia’s Travis Head was declared the Player of the Match in his side’s 2023 ODI World Cup final win against India in Ahmedabad.
- Virat Kohli has declared as the Player of tournament.
OBITUARY
Renowned Novelist A.S. Byatt Passes Away at 87
- Acclaimed British novelist Antonia Susan Byatt, widely known as A.S. Byatt, passed away at the age of 87.
- Her notable work, “Possession: A Romance,” earned her the prestigious Booker Prize in 1990.
Former RBI Governor S. Venkitaramanan Passed Away At 92
- He was assumed the role of RBI Governor in December 1990.
- Additionally, he served as an Advisor to the Governor in Karnataka during a critical period of President’s rule in May 1989.
IMPORTANT DAYS
International Men’s Day 2023: 19th November
- Originating from the conceptualization by Dr. Jerome Teelucksingh in 1999, the day has grown into a significant occasion observed in 1999.
- The day has grown into a significant occasion observed in nearly 80 countries.
- This year, the theme for International Men’s Day 2023 is Zero Male Suicide.
Women’s Entrepreneurship Day 2023: 19th November
- Founded by Wendy Diamond in 2014.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Nicaragua’s Sheynnis Palcios Crowned 72nd Miss Universe 2023
- Nicaragua’s Sheynnis Palcios, a 23-year-old TV host and model crowned Miss Universe 2023.
- At the Jose Adolfo Pineda Arena in San Salvador, EI Slvador on 18th November 2023.
BANKING AND ECONOMY
India Set to Extend Rice Export Bans through 2024, Impacting Global Prices
- India has been a major player in global rice exports, constituting almost 40% of the total.
Rural Retail Inflation Outpaces Urban Counterpart for 18 Out of 22 Months
- National Statistical Office (NSO) reveals a concerning trend in India’s inflation dynamics.
- Rural Inflation at 5.12%: In October 2023.
- Urban Inflation at 4.62%: In October 2023.
Daily Current Affairs- 19 November 2023
November 21, 2023
Today's Current Affairs 19th November 2023
INTERNATIONAL
Argentina Elects ‘Shock Therapy’ Libertarian Javier Milei as President
- Argentinians have elected Javier Milei as their next president.
About Argentina:
President: Alberto Fernández
Capital: Buenos Aires
Putin to Participate In Virtual G20 Meeting on November 22
- Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to participate in a virtual G20 leaders meeting on November 22, as reported by Russian state television.
About Russia:
President: Vladimir Putin
Capital: Moscow
SPORTS
Australia Won the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 by 6 Wickets
- This is the 6th ICC ODI world Cup of Australia.
- Australia’s Travis Head was declared the Player of the Match in his side’s 2023 ODI World Cup final win against India in Ahmedabad.
- Virat Kohli has declared as the Player of tournament.
OBITUARY
Renowned Novelist A.S. Byatt Passes Away at 87
- Acclaimed British novelist Antonia Susan Byatt, widely known as A.S. Byatt, passed away at the age of 87.
- Her notable work, “Possession: A Romance,” earned her the prestigious Booker Prize in 1990.
Former RBI Governor S. Venkitaramanan Passed Away At 92
- He was assumed the role of RBI Governor in December 1990.
- Additionally, he served as an Advisor to the Governor in Karnataka during a critical period of President’s rule in May 1989.
IMPORTANT DAYS
International Men’s Day 2023: 19th November
- Originating from the conceptualization by Dr. Jerome Teelucksingh in 1999, the day has grown into a significant occasion observed in 1999.
- The day has grown into a significant occasion observed in nearly 80 countries.
- This year, the theme for International Men’s Day 2023 is Zero Male Suicide.
Women’s Entrepreneurship Day 2023: 19th November
- Founded by Wendy Diamond in 2014.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Nicaragua’s Sheynnis Palcios Crowned 72nd Miss Universe 2023
- Nicaragua’s Sheynnis Palcios, a 23-year-old TV host and model crowned Miss Universe 2023.
- At the Jose Adolfo Pineda Arena in San Salvador, EI Slvador on 18th November 2023.
BANKING AND ECONOMY
India Set to Extend Rice Export Bans through 2024, Impacting Global Prices
- India has been a major player in global rice exports, constituting almost 40% of the total.
Rural Retail Inflation Outpaces Urban Counterpart for 18 Out of 22 Months
- National Statistical Office (NSO) reveals a concerning trend in India’s inflation dynamics.
- Rural Inflation at 5.12%: In October 2023.
- Urban Inflation at 4.62%: In October 2023.
