Current Affairs 16th November 2016

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