NEWS 15-01-2023. News For 16th-Jan (Monday) *National news* 1. Recently, the Governor of Uttarakhand gave the nod to a Bill that gives 30% reservation to the native women of the state. 2. India has surpassed Japan in terms of auto sales last year to become the third-largest auto market globally for the first time. 3. The Indian Army celebrated its 75th Army Day at Bengaluru on January 15, this is the first time the parade moves out from the capital. *Defence news* 1. DRDO has successfully carried out a training launch of a Short-Range Ballistic Missile, Prithvi-ll from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the Odisha coast. 2. First female fighter pilot in the IAF, Sqn Cdr Avani Chaturvedi, will participate in the inaugural air exercise Veer Guardian '23 in Japan. 3. The IAF has sent a total of seven planes including four Su-30 MKI, two C-17 Globemasters and an IL-78 tanker aircraft took part in the Veer Guardian 2023 military exercises in Japan. the inaugural edition of the bilateral exercise was conducted in Japan, between Jan 12-26. *International news* 1. Indian Railways launched Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train on Feb 17, between India and Nepal from New Delhi. 2. According to the latest Henley Passport Index, Japan has retained its position as the most favourible passport in the world, allowing visa-free entry to 193 global destinations. < < Back