Daily Current Affairs MCQs : 8 December 2023 - CUET Commerce MCQ

RBI cancelled the license of Urban Co-operative Bank in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, effective from December 07, 2023, citing the cessation of banking activities.

Indian Oil Corp. Ltd (IndianOil) and EKI Energy Services have partnered to promote "Surya Nutan," an innovative indoor solar cooking system. This collaboration focuses on utilizing carbon finance and other sustainable measures to boost the production, distribution, and adoption of this eco-friendly cooking solution.

The festival referred to as the "festival of lights" celebrated globally from December 7 to December 15 is Hanukkah, commonly known as the Jewish Christmas.

Anand Kripalu, with over 40 years of experience in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry, has taken charge as the Chairperson and Independent Director of Swiggy's Board. This strategic move is part of Swiggy's efforts to enhance its board with industry veterans.

The 5th Nagaland Honey Bee Day was celebrated with enthusiasm at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama, in Nagaland, under the theme 'Bee & Honey Trials.' Deputy Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang congratulated the accomplished Honey Bee farmers at both the State and District levels during the event.

Prashant Agrawal, the President of Narayan Seva Sansthan, was honoured with the National Award for 'Best Personality- Empowerment of Differently-abled' by President Draupadi Murmu in New Delhi, showcasing his dedication to the cause of disability empowerment.

The wax statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was unveiled at the Jaipur Wax Museum, Nahargarh Fort, as a significant tribute on Mahaparinirvan Day, fulfilling the demand from tourists and visitors, according to Anoop Srivastava, the Founder Director of the museum.

SAARC Charter Day is observed annually on December 8, marking the signing of the SAARC Charter in 1985 during the First SAARC Summit held in Dhaka. This year, the regional group celebrates its 39th Anniversary, emphasizing the enduring commitment of South Asian nations to collaboration and mutual progress.

IBM has introduced its latest quantum processor named 'Condor,' featuring a remarkable honeycomb pattern and a total of 1,121 qubits. This signifies a significant milestone in IBM's quantum roadmap, emphasizing a shift from sheer qubit quantity to prioritizing error resistance in quantum machines.

Union Bank of India has collaborated with Accenture to implement advanced analytics and cutting-edge technologies for digital transformation, aiming to become an industry innovator with a focus on seamless customer experience and sustained growth.