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An Initiative by: Kausik Chakraborty.

“The Knowledge Library”

Knowledge for All, without Barriers……….
An Initiative by: Kausik Chakraborty.

The Knowledge Library

Daily Current Affairs, News Headlines 17.01.2023

National News

  • Government Extends Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Automobile Industry
  • PM Modi Participates in Roadshow in Kerala, to Inaugurate Infrastructure Projects
  • 7th India-International Ramayan Mela to Showcase Global Connections through Performances and Exhibitions
  • President Droupadi Murmu Visits Meghalaya, Inaugurates and Lays Foundation for Projects
  • Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways General V. K. Singh today said that the government is working towards a more liberal regime to promote the production and sale of ethanol.
  • In view of fog-induced disruptions of flights, the airports and airline operators will set up war rooms at six metro airports to address issues concerning passenger inconvenience.
  • Bharat Gaurav Trains have showcased India’s rich cultural heritage and magnificent historical places to over 96 thousand tourists last year.
  • Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Parashottam Rupala will chair the National Conference on Fisheries and Aquaculture Insurance in hybrid mode tomorrow in New Delhi.
  • Union Ministers Smriti Irani and Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurates Women Leadership Lounge on sidelines of World Economic Forum at Davos, Switzerland
  • Rituals to begin at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi complex in Ayodhya ahead of consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla idol on 22nd January
  • PM Modi to interact with beneficiaries of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra through video conferencing on 18th January
  • Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal today said that startups will define the journey of the country towards a developed nation during the Amrit Kaal.
  • Government sets a target to reduce accidental death by 50 percent by 2030, says Union Minister Nitin Gadkari
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to Andhra Pradesh and Kerala beginning today. He will inaugurate the new campus of the National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes and Narcotics in Andhra Pradesh.
  • The government has imposed a 50 percent export duty on molasses. The molasses is a by-product of sugarcane, used as raw material for alcohol production.
  • Dense fog persists over North India, affecting train and flight operations; DGCA issues SOPs directing airlines to share accurate real-time information with passengers
  • Mauritius also gearing up for upcoming Pran Pratishtha ceremony in the Ram Temple in Ayodhya

International News

  • Amid the growing tensions in the Korean peninsula, North Korea has abolished important governmental agencies that were tasked to seek reconciliation with South Korea.
  • The Intersec 2024, the foremost business event dedicated to safety, security, and fire protection started at the Dubai World Trade Centre in UAE today.
  • China has summoned the ambassador of the Philippines on Tuesday and warned the country not to play with fire.
  • Heavy Rains Kill 12 in Rio de Janeiro, Cause Severe Flooding
  • Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) last night claimed that they attacked Israel’s Mossad spy headquarters in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan region.
  • Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy withdraws from US Presidential race; Announces support to former US President Donald Trump
  • North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has issued a stern warning to South Korea, asserting that even the slightest intrusion will be viewed as an act of war.

 Sports News

  • India’s top ranking tennis sensation Sumit Nagal creates history to become first Indian man in 35 years to beat a seeded player at Grand Slam.
  • India’s HS Prannoy progressed to the second round of the India Open Super 750 badminton tournament with a straight-game win over Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei in New Delhi today. He defeated Chen 21 6 21 19
  • Argentine superstar Lionel Messi has once again bagged The Best FIFA Men’s Player. The announcement was made at the Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony in London.
  • Hockey: India to clash with Italy in final pool B match of Women’s Olympic qualifiers in Ranchi
  • Indian shooters’ continued with winning gold in the Asia Olympic Qualifiers with Yogesh Singh winning the top prize in individual as well as team event of the men’s 25m centre fire pistol competition on Monday in Jakarta, Indonesia.

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