FDI in space sector, G-20 in Brazil, ipl schedule 2024, world’s largest snake and Important Education News

23rd February, School News Headlines Today: The morning assembly is a long-running practice in schools. The assembly is generally held in the morning and requires all teachers and students to gather on the school grounds or in the hall. The format of the assembly is not fixed and can differ from school to school. However, the primary activities stay the same. The principal delivers a speech, and students read the news headlines. Prayers, physical activity, and yoga are generally included in the morning school assembly.

In this context, we bring you the top news headlines about global and domestic affairs. You can check out the news headlines for February 23 to be read during the morning school assembly below.

National News Headlines for School Assembly 

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays foundation stone for multiple development projects worth more than Rs 13,500 crore in Tarabh, Mahesana, Gujarat. He inaugurated multiple projects under the internet connectivity, rail, road, education, health, connectivity, research and tourism sectors. He also dedicates to the nation Bharat Net Phase II—Gujarat Fibre Grid Network Limited.
  • The Chief Justice of India, Justice DY Chandrachud, inaugurated ‘Ayush Holistic Wellness Centre’ in the premises of the Supreme Court of India, New Delhi. The Wellness Centre  is a cutting-edge establishment that offers comprehensive care for both physical and mental well-being, enhancing the general health of the court’s judges and employees. 
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple key initiatives for the cooperative sector on February 24, 2024, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. 
  • The Union Cabinet approved the amendment to the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy on the space sector. Under the newly amended FDI policy, 100% FDI is allowed in the space sector. It is expected that the FDI policy reform will lead to greater FDI inflows, thereby contributing to the growth of investment, income, and employment. 
  • The Cabinet Committee on Security approves a mega Navy deal for BrahMos missiles.
  • An avalanche, a rapid flow of snow on the slope of a mountain, hit Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir. There was an avalanche warning as J&K recorded incessant rainfall and snowfall in the past few days. As per the reports, the avalanche struck the Kongdoori slopes, where many foreigners went without local residents.

School Assembly Headlines for International News

  • As Brazil assumes the G20’s annual leadership, foreign ministers from the Group of 20 countries convened in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday to talk about issues such as climate change, poverty, and increased international tensions. 

Science and Technology News

  • In the Amazon rainforest, scientists have discovered the world’s largest snake. It is the largest anaconda snake ever found in the world.
  • The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) completes the human rating of its cryogenic engine for Gaganyaan mission. “ISRO’s CE20 cryogenic engine is now human-rated for Gaganyaan missions,” the ISRO said on ‘X” on Wednesday.

Business News

  • Global investment advisory firm Jefferies has predicted that India will be the third largest economy by 2027.

Sports News

  • The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 schedule. The tournament will begin on March 22 at Chepauk.

Important Day on 23rd February

  • World Peace and Understanding Day

Thought of the Day

“The future depends on what we do in the present.”:- Mahatma Gandhi

Also Read: School Morning Assembly News Headlines For 22 February 2024

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