Daily Current Affairs MCQs : 23 May 2024 - CUET Commerce MCQ

The OECD forecasts India's economy to grow at 6.3% in FY24 and further slow down to 6.1% in FY25, citing adverse weather and global economic challenges as contributing factors.

MAHASAGAR is the name of the Indian Navy's outreach initiative that marks a significant milestone in fostering high-level virtual interactions among Maritime Heads for Active Security And Growth for All in the Region.

The Sri Lankan Parliament approved the 'Online Safety Bill,' securing 108 votes in favour and 62 against after a two-day debate. The bill leads to the establishment of the Online Safety Commission with the authority to make punitive rulings on offences.

NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) has commenced Steadfast Defender 2024, its most extensive military exercise since the Cold War, involving over 90,000 troops, more than 50 ships, and various aircraft, with a focus on responding to potential aggression, particularly from Russia.

The Cabinet approved the protocol for JETCO, strengthening economic relations between India and the Dominica Republic. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Department of Commerce, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic. Currently, there is no bilateral institutional mechanism between India and the Dominican Republic on trade and commerce.

Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka, leads in gender diversity in entrepreneurship by topping the list of women-led startups with 1,783 startups, as reported in the recent findings.

India constitutes almost 40% of the total global rice exports, making it a major player in the global rice market.

The key hurdle in the UK-India free trade agreement talks is the UK's demand for increased protection of Geographical Indication (GI) items, such as Scotch whisky and cheeses.

President Droupadi Murmu is set to confer the President’s Colour to the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) on December 1 in a ceremony marking its platinum jubilee year.

Maharashtra's initiative to establish a tourist facility in Jammu and Kashmir represents a significant step towards fostering cultural and touristic ties between the regions. By acquiring land for Maharashtra Bhawan near Srinagar airport, the state aims to provide enhanced facilities for tourists, showcasing a proactive approach to promoting tourism and cultural exchange.