Current Affairs 16th November 2016

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Current Affairs 16th November 2016

National News:

  • India’s first Cherry Blossom Festival starts in Meghalaya
  • India, US launch USD 95 mn clean energy projects
  • Suzuki Motor Corporation to set up Industrial Training Institute in Gujarat
  • Thiruvananthapuram becomes country’s ‘breast cancer capital’

International News:

  • APEC Forum’s Week starts in Lima, Peru

Banking:

  • Jan Dhan accounts with deposits over 50000 to be scrutinized
  • Axis Bank To Launch Chat Bots For ‘Intelligent’ Banking
  • RBI directs banks to waive ATM charges till Dec 30

Business:

  • India’s income will go up by 27 per cent with women participation: Christine Lagarde

Awards:

  • Jackie Chan ‘finally’ wins his first Oscar
  • Paulo Coelho, Adichie pen stories on child rights for UNICEF

Science & tech: 

  • Molinari Rail to set up manufacturing unit in India

Sports: 

  • Padmini Rout wins National Women Premier Championship for third time
  • S Vijayalakshmi of Air India won silver medal while Eesha bagged bronze
  • Golfer Chawrasia wins first Asian Tour title outside India
  • Grand Sumo Kyushu tournament begins in Japan

Obituaries: 

  • UK’s First Indian-Origin Sikh Judge Dies
  • RSS Leader Pravin Maniar Passes Away