Current Affairs 21st November 2016
National News:
- Smriti Irani launches ‘pehchan’ identity cards to Gujarat artisans
- Prime Minister to launch Pradhanmantri Grameen Awas Yojna to provide 3 crore affordable housing units across country
- PM Modi promises houses for all by 75th Independence Day
- AR Rahman performs at Global Citizen Festival
International News:
- World’s first Bollywood-themed park opens in Dubai
New Appointment:
- Jagdish Singh Khehar appointed Executive Chairman of National Legal Services Authority
- Catholic Syrian Bank to appoint CVR Rajendran as MD & CEO
Banking:
- RBI proposes ‘Islamic window’ in banks for Sharia banking
- India, Cyprus ink new tax pact to replace 2 decade-old treaty
Awards:
- Al Nahyan granted Mother Teresa International Award
Science & tech:
- Indian firm to deliver Apache chopper parts to US in 2018
- Russia’s Soyuz spacecraft arrives at International Space Station
Sports:
- R Ashwin 1st bowler ever to take 50 wickets in consecutive years
- Kenya’s Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge wins men’s Delhi Half Marathon
- Manavjit Singh clinches gold medal in National Shooting championship
- PV Sindhu wins her 1st tournament post Rio Olympics
- Indian keeper effected record 14 dismissals on this day
Obituary:
- World’s first heart transplant doctor passes away
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