Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for January 31, 2023.
INDIA
- President of India to address the 31st Foundation Day event of National Commission for Women (NCW).
- Bengaluru to host the first G20 Energy Transition Working Group Meeting under India’s Presidency.
- Best marching contingents and tableaux of Republic Day Parade 2023 announced: Uttarakhand adjudged best State/UT tableau; Ministry of Tribal Affairs tops Ministries/Departments.
- First Employment Working Group meeting under the Indian presidency of G20 to be held in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
- Budget Session of Parliament begins with the address of President Droupadi Murmu to the joint sitting of both Houses.
- More than 900,000 vehicles older than 15 years, owned by the Centre and states, will be scrapped.
ECONOMY
- IMF raises its 2023 global growth outlook due to resilient demand in the US and Europe and the reopening of China’s economy.
- IMF board approves USD 4.7 billion support program for Bangladesh.
- Netherlands emerged as India’s third largest exports destination after the US and UAE during April-December 2022.
WORLD
- In Pakistan Peshawar mosque suicide blast, death toll rises to 59, and over 150 are injured.
- Finland invites Indian tech professionals during layoff season.
- UK to be country partner for BioAsia 2023, the global event hosted by Telangana.
- Toyota remains top-selling car-maker in World for third straight year.
SPORTS
- Khelo India Youth Games declared open in Bhopal; 6,000 athletes to take part in 27 sports.
- Novak Djokovic back at top of ATP rankings, after winning Australian Open Championship.