23-01-2017

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1	Nation pays homage to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on his 120th birth anniversary	It was on this day in 1897, Netaji was born in Cuttack, Odisha. A number of functions have been organised in different parts of the country to mark the occasion. In Delhi, floral Tributes will be paid to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in the Central Hall of Parliament. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid rich tribute to Netaji. In a series of tweets, Mr Modi stated that Netaji's valour played a major role in freeing India from colonialism. The Prime Minister also stated, Netaji was a great intellectual who always thought about the interests and well being of the marginalised sections of society.	jan 23 - netaji birthday
2	Andhra Pradesh government have announced a compensation of 5 lakh rupees for the families of those who lost lives in the Hirakhand Express accident	Odisha government has also declared a compensation of similar amount for those belonging to Odisha. State government has also announced free treatment for the injured, who are undergoing treatment at various hospital.Railways has already announced a compensation of 2 lakh rupees to each family of the deceased.	A.P - give 5 lakh - lost lives- Hirakhand Express accident
3	100% FDI under consideration in food processing sector	Minister of State for Food Processing Industries Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti has stated 100% Foreign Direct Investment in food processing sector is being actively considered by the Union Government. Addressing a conclave organized by the ASSOCHAM in Chennai on the sunrise sector.	100 % FDI - food processing sector
4	CCI has approved the proposed merger of online travel firm MakeMyTrip with Ibibo Group.	The closing of the transaction is expected to be around January 31, 2017.	Makemytrip & Ibibo merged
5	A Bengaluru start-up TeamIndus proposes nameplate on the Moon for Rs.500.	Indians are being offered the opportunity to leave their name on the moon, for a price.Space start-up TeamIndus will get the names of public ‘donors’ micro-engraved on a small-sized aluminium object, which will be placed on the lunar surface when its lander descends on the moon.	TeamIndus - nameplate on moon @ Rs 500
6	The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2017 was held in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland	The theme of 47th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2017 is Responsive and Responsible Leadership.The inaugural had musical concert by violinist Anne- Sophie Mutter.	WEF annual meeting 2017 @ Swiss
7	Arogya Mitra Conference Begins in Silchar, Assam continued for 3 days	The three day conference has been organised by the south Assam zone of the NGO, Keshab Smarak Sanskriti Surabhi at the campus of Veterinary College, Ghungoor. Aim of the Conferenc Make available minimum free medical services to the people of isolated and backward places.Make people conscious of their health,Provide special training to the workers, extend social services,Arrange health check up camps	Arogya mitra - silchar,assam
8	Hong Kong has withdrawn the visa-on arrival facility for Indians travelling to Hong Kong	It will effective from January 23, 2017. From now, the Indian nationals must apply for and successfully complete pre-arrival registration online before they can visit or transit the HKSAR visa-free.	Hong kong - india - withdrawn free visa
9	Kwality Ltd has signed an MoU with Bank of Baroda to provide Rs. 4000 crore loans to one lakh farmers	Mumbai based dairy firm Kwality Ltd has signed an MoU with Bank of Baroda to provide Rs. 4000 crore loans to one lakh farmers out of the established networks from whom the company procures milk.The MoU aims to provide financial assistance to improve socio-economic lives of farmers and encourage them towards digitisation.	Kwality ltd - MOU -BOB -to provide Rs. 4000 crore loans
10	Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan has inaugurated , ‘Jyothirmaya’ at the Infopark	‘Jyothirmaya’ at the Infopark .Dedicating the 9-storeyed building, constructed over six acres of land 80,000 job opportunities will be created when the buildings constructed during second phase of development at Infopark become fully operational.‘Jyothirmaya’, constructed as part of the second phase of development at Infopark, will generate 4,000 job opportunities in the field of IT sector.	Jyothirmaya - inaugrated in kerala
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