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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