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.
Originally written on
January 20, 2023
and last modified on
December 7, 2024.
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