Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: June 18, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for June 18, 2023

INDIA

• The Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021 will be conferred on Gita Press, Gorakhpur, one of the largest publishers of religious texts.
• World Bank approves loan of $150 million to support Resilient Kerala programme.
• Karnataka government orders textbook revision with 18 changes.
• Indian Railways will review every aspect of safety in the operation of trains to ensure foolproof working of the system.
• Prime Minister Modi proposes G-20 membership for African Union.

ECONOMY & CORPORATE

• Textile and apparel exports declined 12.2% in India in May.
• Gross Direct Tax collections register growth of 12.73% for FY 2023-24.

WORLD

• U.S. eases norms on eligibility criteria for Indians awaiting Green Card.
• Air strikes hit Sudanese capital, killing 17 persons including 5 children.
• Pakistan receives USD 1 billion from China to boost foreign reserves.
• Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived in Iran.

SPORTS

• India’s Rankireddy and Shetty clinches Indonesia Open title- becoming the first doubles pair from the country to claim a Super 1000 event.
• Goa CM Pramod Sawant launches mascot for upcoming 37th National Games.
• Egypt retains World Squash Championship, after beating Malaysia 2-1 in the final in Chennai.

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