Daily Current Affairs 21st July, 2024: Your guide for daily General Knowledge Preparation
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National News
Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi Highlights Women’s Role in MSME Growth
Union Minister for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Jitan Ram Manjhi, has emphasized the Prime Minister’s vision of transforming India into a developed nation by 2047. He stressed the essential role of micro, small, and medium enterprises in this vision and highlighted the significant contribution of women in these industries.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal to Attend BRICS Trade Ministers’ Meeting in Moscow
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will participate in the BRICS trade ministers’ meeting scheduled to take place in Moscow on July 26. The meeting aims to enhance trade relations among BRICS nations and address issues related to exports.
Banking & Finance
RBI Establishes Committee to Review White-Label ATM Fee Structure
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has formed a committee to evaluate the fee structure for white-label ATMs (WLAs). This committee is led by Sunil Mehta, the chief executive of the Indian Banks’ Association, and includes representatives from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), major banks, ATM manufacturers, and other relevant stakeholders.
RBI Imposes Fine on Muthoot Finance Limited for KYC Non-Compliance
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a fine of ₹1,90,000 (1.9 lakh) on Muthoot Finance Limited due to non-compliance with the ‘Know Your Customer (KYC) Directions, 2016’. In June 2024, the RBI also levied a monetary penalty of ₹29.60 lakh on The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) for failing to adhere to specific RBI directions.
Business News
Netflix Sees Growth in India: Becomes Second Largest Market for New Paid Subscribers
In the second quarter of 2024, India has become the second largest market for Netflix in terms of new paid subscriber additions, according to the company’s shareholder letter.
MoUs and Agreements
MoU Signed Between Rashtriya Raksha University and NSE International Exchange
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) based in Gandhinagar and the NSE International Exchange (NSE IX). This MoU aims to foster cooperation in the areas of economic and financial security.
Obituaries
Nguyen Phu Trong, Vietnam’s Most Powerful Leader, Passes Away
Nguyen Phu Trong, the general secretary of Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party and the country’s most influential politician, has passed away at the age of 80. He is the first party general secretary to die in office since Le Duan in 1986.
Former Australian IOC Official and Olympian Kevan Gosper Dies
The Australian Olympic Committee has announced the death of Kevan Gosper, a former high-ranking International Olympic Committee (IOC) member and Australian Olympian, at the age of 90.
