Profile of the States
TN Fintech city and tower
- As the first phase of development of TN FinTech City, the Fintech Tower in Nandambakkam, Chennai Stalin lays foundation.
- Fintech City will make Tamil Nadu an unparalleled hub in financial technology.
Note:
- The Tamil Nadu government has set a target to make Chennai the Fintech capital of India by 2025.
- As part of this, the government released the ‘FinTech Policy 2021’ with the aim of making it a leading global destination for fintech companies.
World Organizations
PM Modi proposes G-20 membership for African Union
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to the leaders of the G-20 nations proposing that the African Union be given full membership of the grouping at its upcoming summit in India.
- The Prime Minister has taken a “bold step” to enhance Africa’s voice on the international stage and in shaping the future of “our share world”.
About African Union
- The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of 55 member states.
- The African Union is considered the top-most grouping representing the voice of Africa.
- It has been working towards ensuring the progress and economic growth of the African nations.
- It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organisation of African Unity.
Sports
SQUASH WORLD CUP 2023
- Squash World Cup 2023 held in Chennai, India which is inaugurated by Sports Minister Udhayanidhi stalin.
- Egypt, the top seed, bagged the SDAT-WSF Squash World Cup at the Express Avenue Mall with a thumping 4-1 win on points over Malaysia, in the final.
- The Egyptian team receives the winner’s trophy from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.
INDONESIA OPEN 2023
- Satwiksairaj and Chirag claim India’s first Super 1000 doubles crown in badminton.
- Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty scripted history by winning the men’s doubles title at the Indonesia Open becoming the first pair from the country to claim a Super 1000 Badminton event.
- The Indians outwitted the Malaysian World champion duo of Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik 21-17, 21-18 in an intense contest that lasted 43 minutes.
