Daily Current Affairs MCQs : 22 June 2023 - CUET Commerce MCQ

The main agenda of the G20 Labour Engagement Group meeting held in Patna, Bihar was to discuss and address the issue of enhancing women's participation in the workforce, which currently stands at around 32 percent globally. This topic aims to promote gender equality and empower women economically.

World Rainforest Day was launched by the Rainforest Partnership, a non-profit environmental organization based in Austin, Texas. The initiative aims to raise awareness about the importance of rainforests and their contributions to the planet's health.

Hasmukh Adhia, a senior retired bureaucrat and former Union Finance Secretary & Revenue Secretary, has been appointed as the Chairman of GIFT City Ltd. GIFT City is responsible for developing India's first smart city, Gujarat International Finance-Tec City.

The theme for World Rainforest Day this year is "Conserve. Restore. Regenerate." It emphasizes the collective efforts required to ensure the long-term thriving existence of rainforests and the need for everyone to participate in their conservation and restoration.

Axis Bank has introduced the 'one-view' feature on its mobile application, allowing customers to manage multiple bank accounts, including non-Axis accounts, on a single platform. This feature leverages the account aggregator ecosystem, following the open banking principle.

The World Bank's Board of Directors has approved a $150-million loan to support the Resilient Kerala program. This program aims to strengthen the state's preparedness for natural disasters, climate change impact, and disease outbreaks, particularly in the areas of coastal erosion and water resource management.

Auguste Tano Kouame is the World Bank's Country Director for India. He oversees the World Bank's operations and engagements in India and plays a key role in supporting the country's development initiatives.

The account aggregator ecosystem allows customers to manage multiple bank accounts, including non-Axis accounts, on a single platform. It provides a comprehensive view of balances, transactions, and statements in real-time, simplifying financial management.

The G20 Labour Engagement Group meeting is being hosted by the state of Bihar in India. The meeting focuses on discussing and addressing issues related to labor and employment, with a particular emphasis on enhancing women's participation in the workforce.

The 'World Rainforest Day' initiative was launched by Rainforest Partnership, a non-profit organization dedicated to rainforest conservation and protection. The initiative aims to raise awareness and promote action to safeguard the world's rainforests.