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Current Affairs<\/strong> is the most important area in all competitive exams. But the difficulty level is very high. That\u2019s why; many aspirants get confused, how to select Current Affairs for Preparation of Competitive Examination? In this Post, Daily Current Affairs 18 January 2023<\/strong>, we have tried to cover each and every point and also included all important facts from National\/ International news that are useful for upcoming competitive examinations such as UPSC, SSC, Railway, State Govt. etc.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Current Affairs for Competitive Exam \u2013 18 January 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

States\u2019 gross fiscal deficit set to fall in 2022-23: RBI<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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States\u2019 gross fiscal deficit set to fall in 2022-23: RBI-<\/strong> The finances of Indian states are expected to improve in 2022-23 with the consolidated gross fiscal deficit to gross domestic product ratio seen falling to 3.4% from 4.1% for the previous year, the Reserve Bank of India said on Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 2023 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe fiscal health of the states has improved from a sharp pandemic-induced deterioration in 2020-21 on the back of a broad-based economic recovery and resulting high revenue collections,\u201d the central bank said in the State Finances Report that is released annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While states\u2019 debt is budgeted to ease to 29.5% of GDP in 2022-23 as against 31.1% in 2020-21. But, it is higher than the 20% recommended by the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Review Committee in 2018. The RBI has also advised governments to set up a fund for long-term expenditure when revenue collection is strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paytm Payments Bank received approval from RBI as BBPOU<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Paytm Payments Bank received approval from RBI as BBPOU:<\/strong> Our associate Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL) has got the final approval from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as Bharat Bill Payment Operating Unit (BBPOU) under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007. As an entity under Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS), our associate bank has got the final authorization to conduct bill payment and aggregation business as a BBPOU. PPBL had been undertaking this activity so far under in-principle authorisation from RBI. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 2023 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS), a BBPOU is allowed to facilitate bill payment services for electricity, phone, gas insurance, loan repayments, credit card bill, and municipal taxes. Conceptualised by RBI, BBPS is a one-stop ecosystem driven by NPCI that provides an interoperable and accessible bill payments service including electricity, phone, DTH, water, gas insurance, loan repayments, FASTag recharge, education fees, credit card bill and municipal taxes. With Paytm, users can pay for services in a seamless, secure and superfast manner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

BBPS is owned by the National Payments Corporation of India. So far, Paytm Payments Bank was undertaking this activity under in-principle authorization from RBI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SPIC MACAY, Culture Ministry collaborate for \u2018Music in the Park\u2019 series<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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SPIC MACAY, Culture Ministry collaborate for \u2018Music in the Park\u2019 series:<\/strong> The Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music And Culture Amongst Youth (SPIC MACAY) on Saturday organized its very popular \u2018Music in the Park\u2019 series this year under the name \u2018Shruti Amrut\u2019 in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and the New Delhi Municipal Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 2023 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under this series, the first event of 2023 was organized in Nehru Park, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The concert started with a Sarod performance by Aman Ali Bangash (7th Generation musician from Senia Bangash Gharana). He was accompanied by Anubrata Chatterjee (Tabla) and Abhishek Mishra (Tabla). Following this, a Hindustani Vocal performance by Padma Bhushan Begum Parween Sultana of Patiala Gharana accompanied by Akram Khan (Tabla), Shrinivas Acharya (Harmonium) and Shadaab Sultana (Vocals) was performed. SPIC MACAY is a voluntary youth movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MoU signed to facilitate low interest rate loans to farmers<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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MoU signed to facilitate low interest rate loans to farmers:<\/strong> In order to facilitate farmers in providing low-interest rate loans, Warehousing Development Regulatory Authority (WDRA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the State Bank of India (SBI), India\u2019s largest public sector bank on Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 2023 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reason: To promote awareness about the new loan product called Produce Marketing Loan to exclusively fund against e-NWRs (electronic Negotiable Warehouse Receipt). It also aimed to provide information to depositors about the benefits, besides doing further outreach activities to improve agricultural pledge finance in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is envisaged that the low-interest rate loans to farmers would have far-reaching consequences with regard to the acceptance of e-NWRs among small and marginal farmers. It has the potential to make a significant impact on the finances of rural depositors by preventing distress sales and releasing better prices for the produce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018RRR\u2019 wins Best Foreign Language Film at Critics Choice Awards 2023<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\u2018RRR\u2019 wins Best Foreign Language Film at Critics Choice Awards 2023:<\/strong> India\u2019s \u2018RRR\u2019 directed by SS Rajamouli has won the Critics Choice Awards 2023 in the Best Foreign Language Film category and Best Song category for \u2018Naatu Naatu\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 2023 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The official Twitter account of RRR<\/em> shared the news and also shared a video of MM Keeravaani\u2019s acceptance speech. \u201cNaatu Naatu<\/em> Again!! Extremely delighted to share that we won the #CriticsChoiceAwards for the BEST SONG #RRR<\/em>Movie Here\u2019s @mmkeeravaani\u2019s acceptance speech!!\u201d read the caption. In the video, the RRR composer can be heard saying, \u201cThank you so much I am very overwhelmed with this award. I am here to receive this wonderful award by the critics. Thank you all the critics, on behalf of my chorographer, lyrics writer, my singers, my programmers and of course my director.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Television:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Actor: Bob Odenkirk (Best Drama Series: Better Call Saul)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Actress: Zendaya (Euphoria)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Film:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Actor: Brendan Fraser (The Whale as Charlie)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Actress: Cate Blanchett (T\u00e1r)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Director: Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert (Best Movie: Everything Everywhere All at Once)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Writer K Venu received Federal Bank Literary Award 2023<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Federal Bank Literary Award 2022:<\/strong> Federal Bank Literary Award 2022 was given to renowned author K Venu for his autobiography, \u201cOranweshananthinte Katha.\u201dVenu received the award from Balagopal Chandrasekhar, Chairman and Independent Director of Federal Bank, at a special event held as part of the Kerala Literature Festival. The judging team, which included author and literary critic KC Narayanan, as well as Sunil P Ilayidom and PK Rajashekharan, selected \u201cOranweshananthinte Katha.\u201d Judging panel member P K Rajashekaran commented that the essence of the book brought back the memory of the most intense political timeline in the modern history of Kerala.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 2023 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the first-ever literary award constituted by the Federal Bank. By constituting the award, Federal Bank aims to celebrate the diversity of contemporary literature and recognise writers for their cultural contributions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Federal Bank Headquarters: Aluva;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Federal Bank CEO: Shyam Srinivasan (23 Sept 2010\u2013);<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Federal Bank Founder: K.P Hormis;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Federal Bank Founded: 23 April 1931, Nedumpuram<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Retired DG of BSF Pankaj Kumar Singh appointed Deputy NSA<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Deputy National Security Adviser:<\/strong> Pankaj Kumar Singh, a retired director general of the Border Security Force (BSF), was selected for a two-year term as the deputy national security adviser in the National Security Council Secretariat. Singh, a 1988-batch IPS officer of the Rajasthan cadre, has been appointed on a re-employment contract. On December 31, 2022, Singh stepped down as the BSF\u2019s chief. When Singh took charge of the BSF on August 31, 2021, he had created history of a son and a father holding the top post of a paramilitary force during their services. His father and retired IPS officer of the 1959-batch, Prakash Singh, had also headed the BSF from June, 1993 to January, 1994. Singh holds LLB and MPhil degrees, besides MBA from the IIM, Ahmedabad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 2023 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currently, retired IPS officer Dattatray Padsalgikar, former R&AW chief Rajinder Khanna and retired IFS officer Pankaj Saran also served as Deputy National Security Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earlier Posting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n