Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: December 20, 2022

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Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for December 20, 2022

Indian Navy’s sailboat INSV Tarini will participate in Cape to Rio Race 2023- expedition to Cape Town, South Africa.
Bhutan enters into an agreement with PTC India Ltd, for purchase of power from Indian power market during winter.
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog calls for ‘ATL Marathon 2022-23’-innovation challenge under AIM’s Atal Tinkering Labs program.
National Test House to set up EV battery testing facilities in Mumbai and Kolkata; transformer testing facility at Jaipur.
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot announces 12 gas cylinders a year at Rs 500 each for poor families.
India Jumps 8 Spots in Global Download Speeds Index from 113th in October to 105th in November.

Domestic Air Passenger Traffic Rises 11% in Nov- latest data from aviation regulator DGCA.
Government to refund GST if purchase of incomplete house is called off.
Wipro signs agreement to buy Kerala Food Brand Nirapara.

UAE launches a biometric service at the Abu Dhabi airport under which no passport or ticket will be required; passengers’ face will be their boarding pass.
US Capitol riot panel recommends criminal charges against Donald Trump
Fiji’s election ended with two rival leaders failing to win a majority; two leaders need the backing of a minor party to secure power.
IMF approves program for Ukraine to maintain economic stability

Lionel Messi creates record as the professional football player with the most appearances in FIFA World Cup.
Martyn Pawelski of Poland beat top seed Sasikumar Mukund to clinch USD 15,000 ITF men’s tennis tournament in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt