Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 9, 2023

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Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 9, 2023

Rajya Sabha discussed and passed four Bills in the absence of Opposition members, who walked out over the Manipur violence.
Union Education Minister releases ‘State of Elementary Education in Rural India’ report.
Union government has sought applications from eligible candidates for the post of Chief Information Commissioner.
Defence Ministry has decided to replace the Microsoft Operating System (OS) with a new OS, Maya.
National Exit Test (NExT) to be made mandatory for BDS graduates for licence to practice and dental PG courses.
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology launches Indian Web Browser Development Challenge.

Indian wheat prices surged to a six-month high due to limited supplies and robust demand.
Moody’s downgrades credit ratings of several small to mid-sized U.S. banks.
Government says crop insurance claims worth Rs 2,761.10 cr pending under PMFBY till 2021-22

China drafts rules for using facial recognition data.
Pakistan’s top election body disqualified Imran Khan for five years following his conviction in a corruption case.
Eight Amazon nations agree to list of unified environmental policies and measures to promote regional cooperation.

Indian team claimed a bronze at the recently concluded World Youth bridge championship.
India ends World University Games campaign with record 26 medals.
Cricket: Kuldeep Yadav becomes fastest Indian to 50 wickets in T20Is.