Daily Current Affairs MCQs : 24 December 2023 - CUET Commerce MCQ

Raimati Ghiuria, a tribal farmer from Odisha’s Koraput district, earned the title 'Queen of Millet' and was invited to the G20 Summit in recognition of her efforts in preserving 30 varieties of millets and training women in their cultivation.

India and Oman have adopted the India-Oman Joint Vision Partnership For the Future, emphasizing collaboration in various sectors such as maritime cooperation, energy security, and digital payments.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the United Services Institution of India (USI) collaborated to host the first annual Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh Annual Lecture at USI, Shankar Vihar on December 20, 2023. The lecture series is a tribute to the life and achievements of Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh.

The loan agreement between the Government of India and ADB is valued at $250 million, which is equivalent to 37 billion Japanese Yen. This funding will be used to support the ongoing construction of the Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor, a high-speed rail link that aims to improve connectivity and transportation between the two cities.

The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, has been extended a special invitation to be the chief guest at India's Republic Day celebrations, signifying the strong ties and strategic partnership between the two nations.

The discovery of 27 bonnet macaque monkey carcasses, indicating the human-monkey conflict, occurred in Karnataka. This conflict is driven by habitat encroachment and diminishing wildlife spaces, leading to distressing events such as the suspected poisoning of macaques in Guthigaru village.

India's foreign exchange reserves reached a 20-month high, totalling $616 billion in the week ending December 15, marking the highest level since March 2022.

JSW Minerals Rail Logistics Private Limited, a subsidiary of JSW Steel, has partnered with South Western Railway to operate wagons specifically designed for efficient iron ore transportation. This collaboration aims to streamline the movement of iron ore from mines to JSW's steel plant, enhancing logistics and supply chain efficiency.

India's coking coal imports have reached a five-year high at 38.14 million tonnes, with Russia emerging as the third-largest supplier during the April-November period of the current fiscal year.

Andhra Pradesh attained the top position with a score of 94 in the agri-marketing reforms index released by Niti Aayog, showcasing its significant progress in implementing provisions proposed under the model APMC Act.