13 January 2023 : Latest Current Affairs 13th January
Important Current Affairs 13th January 2023
In this article, we will discuss all the Current Affairs of 13th January including national, international, banking, finance, sports, awards, and many others. So if you are interested to know about the latest 13th January 2023 current affairs then read this article till the end.
Current Affairs of 13th January – National News
1. The 26th National Youth Festival was launched by PM Modi in Hubbali, Karnataka.
◉ Inaugurating the 26th National Youth Festival, which will take place in Karnataka from January 12–16, 2023, is Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
◉ Viksit Yuva – Viksit Bharat is the event’s theme.
◉ Folk songs and dances were also featured at the occasion.
◉ During Amrit Kaal, the festival seeks to increase the contribution of youth to nation-building. The goal is to spread the “Panch Pran” philosophy that the prime minister articulated in his Independence Day speech.
◉ The festival connects the participants in the spirit of Ek Bharat, and Shreshtha Bharat by bringing varied cultures from around the nation to a single stage.
2. The MoU to establish a Hindi Chair at the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka was signed by the Indian High Commission.
◉ An agreement to create a Hindi Chair has been inked by the Indian High Commission and Sri Lanka’s Sabaragamuwa University.
◉ A Memorandum of Understanding was signed by High Commissioner Gopal Bagale and Sabaragamuwa University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Uday Ratnayake to establish a Hindi Chair for cultural engagement through the Indian Council for Cultural Relations.
◉ Students will learn more about India, its history, and its culture thanks to the Hindi Chair. By selecting Indian faculty, will open the door to the popularisation of Hindi.
3. The India-US Trade Policy Forum held its 13th ministerial meeting in Washington.
◉ In Washington, DC, USA, Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, took part in the 13th Ministerial Meeting of the India-US Trade Policy Forum.
◉ CIM also had a one-on-one meeting with USTR Ambassador Katherine Tai before the delegation-level discussions.
◉ The Ministers emphasized the importance of the TPF in developing strong bilateral trade links and strengthening the bilateral economic relationship for the benefit of the laboring populations in both countries.
4. The Integrated Food Security Scheme was renamed by the center to the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana.
◉ Antodaya Ann Yojna (AAY) & Primary Household (PHH) recipients will receive free foodgrains under a new Integrated Food Security program that the Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has authorized. The program will begin on January 1st, 2023.
◉ The new program is known as the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana (PMGKAY).
◉ More than 80 crores of the poorest of the poor will profit as of January 1, 2023, when the new program will be put into action.
◉ The NFSA, 2013’s provisions regarding the availability, affordability, and accessibility of food grains for the needy will be strengthened through the integrated program.
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Banking
5. PayRup, the quickest payment app in India, was released
◉ The fastest payment app in India has been released. Web 3.0’s cutting-edge technology was used to create PayRup.
◉ It offers exceptional user experience and powerful digital payment capabilities.
◉ Users of PayRup can buy gift cards, recharge their mobile phones, broadband, and DTH services, as well as pay their utility and telephone bills.
◉ It is planned to broaden the scope of PayRup’s services to include a variety of financial instruments as well as several payment options like rent, school fees, and other payment collecting services.
◉ In addition to a few additional USPs, PayRup recently introduced tickets and booking services for buses, hotels, and flights.
6. The World Bank predicted that in FY23, India’s GDP growth will decrease to 6.9%.
◉ According to World Bank predictions, India’s GDP will expand by 6.9% in FY23, which is significantly less than the 8.7% growth the nation had in the prior fiscal year (FY2021/22).
◉ Out of the seven greatest developing economies, India is predicted to have the highest economic growth.
◉ The World Bank reported that due to increased inflation, higher interest rates, decreased investment, and disruptions brought on by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, global GDP is severely declining.
◉ The World Bank also forecast that in 2023, the rate of global growth would drop to 1.7% from 3%.
Appointment
7. Smriti Mandhana was named a brand ambassador by Herbalife.
◉ Health Company Smriti Mandhana, a player for India’s women’s cricket team, has been named a “nutrition sponsor” by Herbalife Nutrition India Private Limited.
◉ Around the world, it sponsors roughly 150 teams and athletes.
◉ Virat Kohli, Mary Kom, Lakshya Sen, and Manika Batra are just a few of the Indian athletes that have teamed up with Herbalife Nutrition.
◉ She now serves as the Indian women’s national cricket team’s vice-captain.
Defense
8. The ballistic missile Prithvi-Il test launch by India was successful.
◉ The Short-Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM) Prithvi-Il was successfully launched by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, on the coast of Odisha.
◉ The missile can carry 500–1,000 kg of warheads and has a range of about 350 km. It is propelled by twin light propulsion engines.
◉ To hit the predetermined target, it employs a sophisticated inertial navigation system.
◉ The Prithvi-Il missile is a proven system. Prithvi-II had previously undergone successful nighttime test firings in 2018 and 2019.
Book and Author
9. Braving A Viral Storm, a novel by Mansukh Mandaviya, was published.
◉ Braving A Viral Storm: India’s Covid-19 Vaccine Story was formally released in New Delhi by Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
◉ Suraj Sudhir and Aashish Chandorkar both contributed to the book’s writing.
◉ The book’s release coincides with India’s upcoming COVID-19 immunization push, which will mark its second anniversary in January 2021.
◉ The book, which will serve as New India’s history, is a transcription of the nation’s success narrative.
Important day
10. Day Against Human Trafficking, January 11.
◉ Every year on January 11, National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is observed.
◉ Goal – To promote and defend the rights of victims of human trafficking while also increasing awareness of their condition.
Obituary
11. Sharad Yadav, a former Union Minister, passed away.
◉ Sharad Yadav, a former Union minister and leader of the RJD, passed away recently in Gurugram at the age of 75.
◉ In 1989, he won a parliamentary seat in Uttar Pradesh’s Badaun district.
◉ From 1999 to 2004, he also held the position of Union Minister for Civil Aviation and Consumer Affairs.
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