DAILY DOSE 20TH MARCH CURRENT AFFAIRS
1) Nagaland all set to host G20 Business Summit 2023 at Kohima on April 5
- Nagaland is all set to host the G20 Business Summit 2023 at Kohima on April 5, 2023.
- About 110 delegates are being expected to visit, of which about 100 will be from 28 G20 countries and the remaining from international organizations that are part of the grouping.
- Business summit and cultural events, showcasing the strengths of Nagaland will be another highlight of the event.
2) Sri Lanka’s Bank opens an Indian rupee-denominated Nostro account
- Sri Lanka’s Seylan Bank has opened an Indian rupee-denominated Nostro account in Indian Bank in Mumbai.
- The arrangement will help settle cross-border transactions using Indian rupee between the two nations.
- Sri Lanka’s banks have been opening Nostro accounts in India-based banks.
- Banks from the Indian side have maintained similar accounts in Sri Lanka for a reciprocal arrangement.
3) Two Indian destinations among Time’s ‘World’s Greatest Places Of 2023’
- The TIME magazine has released its annual list of the ‘World’s Greatest Places’ for the year 2023.
- Two Indian destinations have made it to the list.
- Mayurbhanj and Ladakh, that have been selected for their rare tigers and ancient temples, and adventures and eats, respectively.
- Tampa in Florida is at top followed by Willamette Valley in Oregon.
4) Japan PM Kishida Fumio arrives on a 2-day visit to India on 20 March
- Prime Minister of Japan Kishida Fumio arrived in New Delhi on 20 March 2023 for a two-day visit to India.
- He is scheduled to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- During the meeting, both sides will discuss bilateral and regional issues of mutual interest.
- The visiting dignitary will give the 41st Sapru House Lecture.
- Japan is the fifth largest investor in India.
5) Know About: Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Scheme
- It was launched by the PM on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas held on 31st October, 2015, to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
- It aims to enhance interaction & promote mutual understanding between people of different states/UTS through the concept of state/UT pairing.
- The Ministry of Education has been designated as the Nodal Ministry for coordination of the programmes.
6) 1st Bharat Gaurav tourist train from the Telugu States started journey
- The first Bharat Gaurav tourist train originating from the Telugu States commenced its journey from Secunderabad railway station in March 2023.
- The Punya Kshetra Yatra: Puri – Kasi – Ayodhya train is being operated by the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC).
- The tour involves visiting important and historical places in Puri, Konark, Gaya, Varanasi, Ayodhya and Prayagraj
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