Daily GK Update - 16th September 2023 Current Affairs

                                              Current Affairs

                                               National Affairs

Air India has launched  ‘Project Abhinandan’for Enhancing Passenger Experience

• Air India, one of India's prominent airlines, has introduced 'Project Abhinandan,' a new initiative aimed at providing passengers with a personalized and hassle-free experience.

Tamil Nadu has started giving 1,000 monthly grants to Women.

• Chief minister M K Stalin started the government's flagship welfare scheme to provide financial assistance of ₹1,000 every month to women. The government received 10.63 million applications and has identified 10.06 million women as beneficiaries.

Indian Government has approved the purchase of 12 Sukhoi-30 Mki Fighter Jets.

• To further enhance capabilities and fulfill the operational requirements of the Indian Air Force, the Government has approved the purchase of 12 12 Sukhoi-30 Mki Fighter Jets and Dhruvastra which is an Air to Surface Missile.

                                                          Economy

India Emerges as Bangladesh’s Leading Export Partner.

• India has become Bangladesh's foremost export partner, surpassing Japan and China. The Agartala-Akhaura rail link project is nearing completion, promising to enhance connectivity.

                                                   Appointment

Former SBI Chief Rajnish Kumar was appointed Chairman of Mastercard India.

• Mastercard, the global financial services corporation, has made a significant appointment in its Indian operations by naming Rajnish Kumar as the Chairman of Mastercard India.

IRS Officer Rahul Navin has been appointed as Acting Head of ED.

• Indian Revenue Service Officer Rahul Navin has been appointed as Acting of Enforcement Directorate.
• He will replace current ED chief Sanjay Kumar Mishra.