Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: January 21, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for January 21, 2023

INDIA

  • Meghalaya, Tripura and Manipur celebrate statehood day.
  • The 57th Conference of Directors General of Police / Inspectors General of Police was organised in New Delhi
  • Chief Minister of Maharashtra Eknath Shinde inaugurates Regional Conference on ‘e-Governance’ at Mumbai.
  • Millets & Organics 2023 – International Trade Fair was inaugurated in Thripuravasini, Bengaluru.
  • Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution released a guide ‘Endorsements Know-hows!’ for celebrities, influencers and virtual influencers on social media platforms
  • DGCA imposed a fine of ₹30 lakh on Air India and suspended the licence of a pilot-in-command for three months over mid-air urination row.

ECONOMY

  • PFRDA allows nominees, claimants’ verification via online videos
  • IIT-Madras develops indigenous mobile operating system BharOS.
  • Karnataka State Cabinet decided to allow regularisation of unauthorised quarrying.
  • Centre to extend export scheme benefits to green hydrogen fuel manufacturers

WORLD

  • President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to increase France’s defence budget by a third for the next seven years.
  • Inaugural Edition of Indo-Egypt Joint Training Exercise Cyclone – I commences in Rajasthan.
  • Chris Hipkins set to replace Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand’s Prime Minister.
  • India is set to increase development assistance for debt-ridden Sri Lanka.

SPORTS

  • Indian Wrestlers call off protest after Sports Minister forms probe committee.
  • Japanese sports equipment maker Yonex to expand manufacturing capability in India to make full carbon graphite badminton racquets.

 


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