Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: March 16, 2023

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Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for March 16, 2023

Over 21% of rural households do not have access to any type of toilet, according to a government survey.
Bar Council of India (BCI) has opened up law practice in India to foreign lawyers and law firms.
Govt introduces bill in Lok Sabha to strengthen tri-services commanders’ powers.
Business20 meeting under India’s G20 presidency to begin in Gangtok, Sikkim.
Ministry of Road Transport releases Policy guidelines for utilising eco-friendly materials in construction of National Highways.
2.18 Crore pucca houses completed till 11th March under Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin

India and World Bank signs loan agreement for construction of Green National Highway Corridors Project in 4 States
India’s Exports fall 8.8% and trade deficit shrinks over 7% in February.
Ex-RBI official Deepak Mohanty has been appointed as PFRDA Chairman

USA: An atmospheric river dumped more torrential rain on California, state of emergency declared.
With USD 230-billion funds, South Korea to build ‘world’s largest’ chip centre.
Russia races to retrieve wreckage of a U.S. military drone that crashed over the Black Sea
Eric Garcetti, former Los Angeles Mayor was announced as the new US ambassador to India

Indian Shuttler Kidambi Srikanth entered 2nd round of All England Open Badminton Championships.
American high jumper Dick Fosbury, who revolutionised high jump technique, passed away.