Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: January 17, 2023

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Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for January 17, 2023.

Excellence in Governance Awards for District Magistrates to be presented by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Odisha government initiates process to divest 49 per cent stake in Odisha Power Generation Corporation (OPGC), a profit-making PSU.
Bhavin Rabari of Gujarati film Chhello Show bags International Press Academy (IPA) award.
Chennai organises its first International Book Fair.
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal felicitates National Startup Awards 2022 winners
21st Edition of the Bilateral Naval Exercise between India and France- VARUNA commenced on the Western Seaboard.

India exported goods worth USD 34.48 billion in December 2022, at a 7.75% rise from November’s figure but 12.2% dip from a year ago.
Siemens signs 3 billion euro contract to supply and service freight trains in India.
India exported more than USD 6 billion worth of smart-phones during April-November 2022.
Wholesale inflation in December 2022 slips to 22-month low at 4.95%.

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe says the government will implement 13th Amendment, which provides for devolution of power to minority Tamil community.
China’s population falls to a 60 year low, to 1.41 billion with a fall of roughly 850,000.
Nepal’s Yeti Airlines flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara crashed before landing; All 68 passengers onboard died.
Russia and Belarus began joint military exercises in Belarus military airfields.

World No. 1 Viktor Axelsen of Denmark and Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi claim men’s and women’s singles titles in the Malaysia Open.
Yonex- Sunrise India Open 2023 is set to start in New Delhi.
Hockey World Cup 2023: Match between India and England ends in goalless draw.