Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: July 21, 2023
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for July 21, 2023
INDIA
- Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to conduct Cell Broadcast Alert System testing to enhance emergency communication during disasters.
- DPIIT and state government of Gujarat jointly launch ‘One District One Product’ Wall.
- Coal Ministry bags Best Engagement Award for Procurement through GeM Portal.
- Rajya Sabha Chairman nominates fifty percent women members to the panel of Vice- Chairpersons.
- Labour & Employment Ministers of G20 Countries to meet in Madhya Pradesh.
- NITI Aayog convenes India’s Electric Mobility Enablers under G20 Presidency.
- NITI Aayog releases Analytical Tools for managing Climate Change and exploring Net Zero Pathways.
ECONOMY & CORPORATE
- MoU signed between Ministry of Culture and Canara Bank to facilitate provision of financial assistance to Veteran Artists.
- First ever ‘Credit Guarantee Scheme for Livestock Sector has been launched.
- Centre amends Export Policy of Non-Basmati White Rice to ensure adequate domestic availability at reasonable prices.
WORLD
- Indo-Japan bilateral held for cooperation in the steel sector and decarbonisation issues.
- U.S. plans second summit with Pacific Island leaders in September.
- UK elections: Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives suffer big defeats.
- Thousands of UK hospital doctors walk out in the pay dispute.
- Iraq orders the expulsion of Sweden’s ambassador, after desecration of a copy of the Quran.
SPORTS
- Korea Open Badminton: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty to play men’s doubles quarterfinal.
- India breaks into top-100 in FIFA ranking for first time since 2018 at rank 99.
- India claims bronze medal in Asian surfing championship.