- National News:
- According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), India invited Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi as the Chief Guest on Republic Day 2023.
- The Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) approved the Himalayan Yak as a “food animal” to check the decline in the population of the high-altitude bovine animal.
- The 59th Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) General Assembly began in New Delhi. It is being hosted by Prasar Bharati.
- The Continuous Marine Water Quality Monitoring Station (CMWQMS) was inaugurated by the Chairperson of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), Sanjay Sethi.
- The Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) signed an agreement with SMC Global Securities Ltd to open a 3-in-1 account (Savings Bank Account, Demat Account, and Trading Account).
- International News:
- The American space agency, NASA, announced the successful entry of its spacecraft, Orion into the Moon’s orbit.
- The Biden-led US Administration banned approvals of new telecommunication equipment from China’s Huawei Technologies and ZTE.
- Appointments:
- Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo was reappointed as the President of Equatorial Guinea. It will be Mbasogo’s 6th term as the President of Equatorial Guinea.
- Meenesh Shah was appointed as the Managing Director (MD) of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB).
- Awards and Honors:
- UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards-2022:
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya Project in Mumbai- Winner in the “Award of Excellence” category.
- Domakonda Fort of Telangana- Winner in the “Award of Merit” category.
- Byculla Station of Mumbai- Winner in the “Award of Distinction” category.
- Ladakh-based innovator Sonam Wangchuk won the Dr Paulos Mar Gregorios Award. The award is given by the Sophia Society of the Malankara (Indian) Orthodox Church.
- Obituary:
- Eminent filmmaker, Albert Pyun, passed away at the age of 69. He directed several blockbuster movies like Captain America, Nemesis, Dangerously Close, Cyborg, etc.
- Former West Indies wicket-keeper, David Murray, passed away at the age of 72.
- Sports:
- FIFA Men’s World Cup-2022:
- Day 8 updates-
- Costa Rica beat Japan (1-0)
- Morocco beat Belgium (2-0)
- Croatia beat Canada (4-1)
- Spain drew with Germany (1-1)
- Davis Cup-2022:
- Canada defeated Australia (2-0), to win its maiden Davis Cup title.
- VA Tech Signs Agreement with ADB
- SEBI Releases Uniform Format for OTC Trades
- BSE Joins Hands with TAC Security
- Ministry of AYUSH Partners with DST
Question:
Q.1 Which of the following country were the runners-up of the 2022 Davis Cup?a. Australia
b. Canada
c. Mexico
d. Germany
