Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: July 9, 2023
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for July 9, 2023
INDIA
- A gold stud, a bone point and a carnelian bead have been unearthed by archaeologists at Porpanaikottai, Tamil Nadu.
- Centre has sought an explanation from the West Bengal government for the alleged diversion of PM POSHAN funds for State elections.
- Centre adds more services to Ayushman Bharat health centres (AB-HWCs) programme.
- Railways Ministry announces reduction in fares of AC chair car and executive classes of all trains.
- Department of Fisheries launched the Fisheries Startup Grand Challenge.
ECONOMY & CORPORATE
- National Securities Depository Ltd. (NSDL) files papers with SEBI for IPO.
- Niti Aayog pitches for reforms and more private sector role in agriculture sector.
- India and Tanzania begin trade settlements in local currencies.
- India’s forex reserves rise by USD 1.85 billion to USD 595.05 billion: RBI
WORLD
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hailed Ukraine on the 500th day of Russia’s invasion.
- Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s coalition government collapsed over differences on how to tackle migration.
- Latvia’s former foreign minister becomes EU’s first openly gay head of state.
SPORTS
- Gukesh defeats Viswanathan Anand in the eighth round of Rapid event of the 2023 SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz tournament.
- Canada Open: Lakshya Sen beats Kenta Nishimoto of Japan to enter final.
- International Tennis Federation awarded Justine Henin its highest honour, the Philippe Chatrier Award.
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