Daily Current Affairs MCQs : 9 March 2024 - CUET Commerce MCQ

Oxford Scientists, under the leadership of the Oxford Vaccine Group, are spearheading the first human trials for the Nipah virus vaccine, a crucial advancement in addressing the virus's impact in Asian countries, including India.

Operation AMRITH, initiated by Kerala's Drug Control Department, focuses on combating antimicrobial resistance by curbing the overuse of antibiotics through surprise raids in pharmacies and monitoring over-the-counter sales without a doctor's prescription.

According to the NITI Aayog report, Uttar Pradesh has shown remarkable progress in poverty reduction, with 5.94 crore people successfully moving out of multidimensional poverty from 2013-14 to 2022-23. The NITI Aayog report reveals a significant achievement in India's fight against poverty, with 24.82 crore individuals escaping multidimensional poverty from 2013-14 to 2022-23.

Kachchhi Kharek, the historic date variety from Kutch, Gujarat, has received the second fruit-related geographical indication (GI) tag in the state, acknowledging its cultivation roots dating back 400-500 years.

International Women's Day is celebrated all over the world on 8 March. This day started in America about 115 years ago when in 1908, women in America launched a big movement for their rights. The International Women's Day campaign for the year 2024 is based on "Inspire Inclusion" and this year's theme is "Invest in women: Accelerate progress".

President Draupadi Murmu has nominated writer Sudha Murthy to Rajya Sabha.  73-year-old Murthy was also awarded the Padma Shri in 2006 and the Padma Bhushan in 2023. In January, the President had nominated Satnam Singh Sandhu as a Rajya Sabha member. The President can nominate 12 members to the Upper House.

Central American country Panama has officially joined the International Solar Alliance (ISA). Panama has become the 97th member country of ISA. ISA was established as a joint effort of India and France. Currently, 116 countries have signed the ISA Framework Agreement.

The joint exercise 'Bharat-Shakti' of the three armies of India (Army, Navy and Air Force) will be organized in Asia's largest field firing range located in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Top officers of the three armies, including Chief of Defense Staff General Anil Chauhan, will participate in the Bharat-Shakti exercise to be held on March 12.

Indian Coast Guard will conduct joint exercise 'Sea Defenders-2024' with the US Coast Guard to strengthen bilateral cooperation. This joint exercise will be conducted off the coast of Port Blair on 09-10 March 2024.

The Reserve Bank of India and Bank Indonesia (BI) have signed an MoU in Mumbai to promote the use of local currencies. The MoU was signed by Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das and Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjio.