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.
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