Important Current Affairs January 8 One liner

2019-01-09

In Himachal Pradesh, Manali and Kurfi are shivering at sub-zero temperatures.
Information and Broadcasting Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore launched ‘Sharing of All India Radio News with Private FM channels in New Delhi.
The Election Commission has postponed the bye-election in Thiruvarur Assembly Constituency in Tamil Nadu slated for 28th of this month.
In Uttar Pradesh, Direct bus services from Prayagraj to Katra in Jammu and Kashmir started.
Guatemala has said it is withdrawing from a UN-backed anti-corruption commission.
World Bank President Jim Yong Kim to step down on Feb 1.
India takes over operations of Chabahar port in Iran.
RBI forms committee to boost digital payments.
Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani has said that exports of jute diversified products have risen by 24 per cent since 2014.
The fourth edition of the Raisina Dialogue will begin in New Delhi. The theme of the Dialogue this year is “A World Reorder: New Geometries; Fluid Partnerships; Uncertain Outcomes”.
India born Gita Gopinath – International Monetary Fund, Chief Economist.
The Lok Sabha passed the DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2019 by voice vote after a brief discussion.
Bill to provide ten per cent reservation to Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in the General category.
BCCI announces cash awards for triumphant Team India members.
Maharashtra is all set to host the second edition of Khelo India Youth Games in Pune.