Daily Current Affairs MCQs : 26 December 2023 - Humanities/Arts MCQ

India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are set to initiate negotiations in February to modernize their current free trade agreement (FTA) and address the existing trade deficit, which currently amounts to $43.57 billion. The objective of this effort is to overhaul the ASEAN India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITGA) by 2025.

Veer Bal Diwas is observed on 26th December, commemorating the martyrdom of Sahibzadas Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Baba Fateh Singh Ji, as announced by the Hon. Prime Minister on 9th January 2022.

Satish Kumar Kalra has been appointed as the interim MD and CEO of Slice-backed North East Small Finance Bank, indicating a noteworthy leadership change in the fintech-driven small finance bank.

SEBI has approved Pramod Agrawal, former Chief of Coal India, to assume the role of Chairman at the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), effective from January 17, 2024.

The United Nations has declared 2024 as the International Year of Camelids, recognizing the crucial role of camelids, including alpacas, Bactrian camels, dromedaries, guanacos, llamas, and vicuñas, in promoting food security, nutrition, and economic growth worldwide.

Angola, a significant oil-producing nation, has decided to exit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), following the footsteps of Ecuador in 2020 and Qatar in 2019, reflecting a trend of nations with relatively small oil output distancing themselves from the influential oil-exporting organization.

Ayushman cards issued under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) offer free treatment of up to Rs 5 lakh per annum per family at impanelled hospitals nationwide, as celebrated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra.

Uttar Pradesh, India’s largest state, is set to establish the country’s first AI city in Lucknow, aiming to create a thriving hub for artificial intelligence and foster innovation through cutting-edge technology, research centres, and educational institutions.

India Women achieved a historic maiden Test victory against Australia in a one-off Test match in Mumbai, concluding their first 'home season' of Test cricket in 28 years. The win marked a significant achievement for the Indian team in a season characterized by exemplary performances.

The Reserve Bank of India imposed fines on four cooperative banks in Gujarat, namely Progressive Mercantile, Kutch Mercantile, Shree Morbi Nagarik, and Bhabhar Vibhag, for regulatory non-compliance.