Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: January 20, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for January 20, 2023.

INDIA

• Sensitisation workshop on G-20 Environment and Climate Sustainability is being held in Bengaluru.
• PM launches several development projects related to water security, farmers’ welfare and road connectivity in Karnataka.
• Indian Ports Association signs MoU with Research and Information System for Developing Countries for setting up a Centre for Maritime Economy and Connectivity in New Delhi.
• Kerala Higher Education Department issued an order to implement menstrual and maternity leaves for students in universities.
• Jaipur Literature Festival is being held completely in-person for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak.

ECONOMY

• India produces over 5,000 lakh metric tons of sugarcane in sugar season 2021-22
• Domestic air passenger traffic goes up by 47% last year compared to 2021
• Supreme Court rejects Google’s plea against NCLAT order in Android case.

WORLD

• Nepalese ophthalmologist Dr Sanduk Ruit wins Bahrain’s ISA Award for Service to Humanity
• Jacinda Ardern announces resignation as Prime Ministerof New Zealand.
• NASA awards 425 million to Boeing Company for the sustainable flight demonstrator project
• Nationwide strikes hit France against government plans to raise the retirement age by two years to 64.
• South Africa announces joint naval drills with Russia and China.

SPORTS

• Hockey World Cup: India defeated Wales 4-2 in the FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup.
• FIDE World Championship 2023 is due to take place in Astana, Kazakhstan, from April 7th to May 1st.