Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: February 22, 2023

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Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for February 22, 2023

First meeting of G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors to be inaugurated in Bengaluru.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was named the Shiv Sena chief leader.
Railways to launch Guru Kripa Yatra with Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina honours Dr. Mahendra Mishra with International Mother Language Award in Dhaka.
The Government has emphasised on launching an Over-the-Top (OTT) platform for Prasar Bharati.
The Centre approved the Quality Control Order for mandatory certification of cotton bales.

RBI allows UPI transactions for inbound G-20 travellers.
India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and Singapore’s PayNow have been integrated to enable faster remittances.
Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) launches new guidelines for employees to opt for higher pension.

The 76th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA Awards, were announced in London.
Denmark’s Crown Prince Frederik André Henrik Christian is on a five-day visit to India.
Russia decides to suspend participation in New START treaty for nuclear arms control with US.
Indo-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy announces 2024 presidential bid.
UNDP: Recent earthquakes have left 1.5 million people homeless in Turkey.
Israel’s Parliament passes controversial Bills that seek to overhaul Israel’s judiciary.

India enters semi-finals of Women’s T20 World Cup beating Ireland.
India’s 14-year-old Tilottama Sen wins bronze medal in women’s 10m Air Rifle at ISSF World Cup.