Current Affairs 23rd January 2017
NATIONAL:
- The Annual Status Education Report (ASER) 2016 found that Himachal Pradesh beats Kerala in learning outcomes
- More than 3.5 lakh people in Gujarat’s Rajkot district set a new world record by singing the national anthem at an event
- Bihar forms world’s longest human chain of 11,000 kilometres
- A special task force (STF) for women safety has been reconstituted under the Chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal
INTERNATIONAL:
- With Russia’s help, India to increase train speed to 200 kmph
BANKING NEWS:
- In another digitalisation initiative, Punjab National Bank (PNB) has launched a Contactless Credit Card
BUSINESS NEWS:
- Apple named most innovative company of 2016
SPORTS NEWS:
- Saina Nehwal wins Malaysian Masters Grand Prix Gold tournament
