Current Affairs 23rd January 2017

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