FreshersCorner delivers the Headlines of Current Affairs as part of Today’s One Liner: July 21, 2023. Some of the news including Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s visit to India, India, Japan signs MoU to develop resilient semiconductor supply chain, FIFA Women’s football World Cup Opening Day making the headlines of 21st July 2023. Aspirants preparing for Banking, SSC, UPSC and other Competitive Exams can make use of this current affairs one liners. Candidates may also follow our website for daily current affairs one liners.
Current Affairs: One Liner – July 21, 2023:
National:
- Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrives in New Delhi on a two-day visit.
- PM Modi virtually addresses Labour & Employment Ministers meeting under G20; says, mobile workforce going to be reality in future.
- Both houses of Parliament adjourned for the day following ruckus over the issue of Manipur violence.
- Nuclear power capacity set to increase from over 7000 MW to over 22,480 MW by 2031: Govt in RS.
- Centre prohibits export of non-basmati white rice to ensure availability at reasonable prices.
- EAM Dr S Jaishankar virtually participates in BRICS Foreign Ministers meeting.
International:
- India, Japan signs MoU to develop resilient semiconductor supply chain.
- Nepal Police arrests six individuals including one Indian national in connection with gold smuggling case in Kathmandu.
- Spain extradites Venezuela’s former spy chief Hugo Car to US on drug trafficking charges.
- Ex-US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.
- India has opportunity to create jobs in manufacturing sector by tapping into ‘China plus one’ opportunity, says World Bank President Ajay Banga.
State:
- Haryana Govt appoints nodal officials to facilitate Railways Ministry for establishing goods sheds.
Business & Economy:
- EPFO adds 16.30 lakh net members during May 2023, the age group of 18 to 25 years constitutes over 56 percent of total new members.
- Gold prices rise Rs 35, trades at Rs 59,825/10 gram, Silver also added 50 rupees to trade at 76,460 rupees per kilogram.
- Rupee closes at 81.99 against the US dollar.
- Wheat prices rise sharply in global markets.
Sports:
- FIFA Women’s football World Cup: New Zealand beat Norway in opening match; Australia defeats Ireland.
- India finishes opening day of second & final Test against West Indies at 288 for 4 in Trinidad.
- Korea Open: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy & Chirag Shetty enter men’s doubles quarterfinal, defeated Chinese duo in pre-quarters.
- ISSF Junior World C’ships: Harmehar Singh Lally, Sanjana Sood win silver medal in skeet mixed team event.
Weather:
- Torrential rains lead to flood like situation in Gujarat’s coastal districts.
- IMD warns of heavy rainfall over Konkan, Central Maharashtra, Telangana & Gujarat for next 2 days.
- Subdued rainfall over northeast and remaining parts of east India is likely to continue during next 4-5 days: IMD.
