Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: November 9, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for November 9, 2023

INDIA

  • The Kerala government moved the Supreme Court for the second time against Governor Arif Mohammed Khan.
  • As India’s G-20 Presidency comes to close, Prime Minister Modi to host Voice of Global South Summit and G-20 Summit virtually.
  • Government pushes for Ombudsman for air travellers.
  • UGC announces regulations for operation of foreign universities in India.
  • Delhi would attempt to induce artificial rain to tackle the rising air pollution levels.
  • Union Home Ministry seeks Aadhaar authentication of prisoners and jail visitors.
  • India and Netherlands sign a Memorandum of Intent to cooperate on medical product regulation, and enhancing the quality of medical products.

ECONOMY & CORPORATE

  • Report: Nearly 74 per cent users in India are concerned about the unethical use of artificial intelligence by companies.
  • India proposes slashing EV import taxes in UK free trade deal.
  • NPS: PFRDA to allow users to withdraw up to 60 per cent pension fund.
  • The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to invest USD 553 million in Adani’s Sri Lanka port terminal project.

WORLD

  • G-7 Foreign Ministers called for humanitarian pauses in the Israel-Hamas war to let aid in and help the release of hostages.
  • IMF’s executive board approves 50% quota increase to strengthen resources.
  • Report: World will overshoot 2030 fossil fuel limit by twice over.
  • WHO acknowledges India’s success in declining TB incidence by 16% and TB mortality reduction by 18% since 2015.

SPORTS

  • Shubman Gill and pacer Mohammed Siraj grabbed the top positions in the batting and bowling charts respectively in the ICC ODI rankings.
  • The Indian compound women’s and mixed team won gold medals at the Asian archery championships in Bangkok.

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