Daily Current Affairs (Beepedia) 19th May 2023

RBI, Banking and Economy

• Credit card spends in foreign currency to attract 20% TCS

• Nokia integrates UPI service in its 4G feature phones

• PFC Raises ₹2,990 cr Via 3-Year Bonds

NATIONAL

• India and European Union agree to coordinate their policies in strategic semi-conductor sector

• MoUs for two projects to be implemented under Governmrnt of India grant assistance signed in Nepal

INTERNATIONAL

• Papua New Guinea to sign security pact with U.S

• UK announced ban on Russian diamonds & metals ahead of G7 meeting in Japan

STATES

• Siddaramaiah to be Karnataka Chief Minister

REPORTS AND INDEX

• India’s ultra wealthy population to grow by 58.4% in next five years- Knight Frank report

EVENTS

• Union Minister Dr. L Murugan inaugurated India Pavilion at Marché du Film at 76th Cannes International Film Festival in France

• Thiruvananthapuram to host Global Ayurveda Festival in December

AWARDS AND REWARDS

• French Open 2023: First time since 2004, Nadal won't play at Roland Garros