Weekly Current Affairs (7th January to 13th January 2024)

Weekly Current Affairs (7th January to 13th January 2024)

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Category : Business and economics Published on: January 14 2024

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  • India's economic growth rate is estimated to be 7.3% in the financial year 2023 – 24.
  • Recently the World Economic Situation and Prospects report has been released by the United Nations.
  • Atmanirbhar Bharat Utsav 2024 is being organized in New Delhi.
  • 'India Park' will be set up in the United Arab Emirates.
  • Elon Musk is the richest person in the world in the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
  • The United Nations has reduced India's growth rate forecast to 6.2% in the year 2024.
  • West Bengal introduces 'Yogashree' scheme, providing free training for competitive exams to SC/ST students.
  • LIC has received approval for an equity stake acquisition of up to 10% in a company specializing in residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS).
  • "The International Labour Organization (ILO) predicts a slight increase in the global unemployment rate to 5.2% in 2024, attributing it to growing joblessness in advanced economies."
  • The commerce ministry has established a task force to address and eliminate trade barriers hindering exporters.
  • SBI successfully secures $600 million through dollar bonds.
  • Microsoft has initiated the AI Odyssey program in India, aiming to empower 100,000 developers with cutting-edge AI technologies.
  • The Uttar Pradesh government aims to set up a pharmaceutical park in Lalitpur, Bundelkhand, fostering growth in the healthcare sector.
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