Daily Current Affairs MCQs : 25 June 2023 - Humanities/Arts MCQ

The Rajasthan Medical & Health Minister, Parsadi Lal Meena, launched the PCTS mobile app. This app aims to improve healthcare services for pregnant women, mothers, and infants in the state. The app will be used by more than 53,000 Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) to report and monitor health services related to women and children in their respective areas.

The theme for the 2023 Day of the Seafarer aligns with the 2023 World Maritime theme, "MARPOL at 50 – Our commitment goes on." MARPOL refers to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, which aims to prevent pollution of the marine environment by ships.

US-based GE Aerospace has signed a memorandum of understanding with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to co-produce fighter jet engines for the Indian Air Force. The agreement involves the production of Aerospace's F414 engines to power the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Mk2.

The 8^th Global Pharmaceutical Quality Summit 2023, organized by the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA), focused on the theme of "Patient Centricity: New Paradigm of Manufacturing and Quality." The summit aimed to bring together industry leaders, global regulators, quality experts, and stakeholders to discuss topics shaping the pharmaceutical landscape in India.

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has approved GEMCOVAC-OM, a COVID-19 vaccine, for emergency use in India. The vaccine will be administered from the following Monday at a cost of INR 2,292 per dose.

The Indian Overseas Bank has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women (TNCDW) to provide financial support to women self-help groups (SHGs). This strategic partnership aims to streamline access to financial resources, enabling SHGs to engage in entrepreneurial activities and contribute to the economic development of Tamil Nadu.

Samir Mehta, Chairman of Torrent Pharmaceuticals and President of the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA), inaugurated the 8th Global Pharmaceutical Quality Summit 2023 in Mumbai. The summit brought together industry leaders, global regulators, quality experts, and stakeholders to discuss important topics related to pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality.

 Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA) represents 24 research-based national pharmaceutical companies. These companies account for over 85 percent of the private sector investment in pharmaceutical research and development in India. They are responsible for more than 80 percent of the country's exports of drugs and pharmaceuticals, serving over 60 percent of the domestic market.

Rajasthan Medical & Health Minister, Parsadi Lal Meena, launched the PCTS mobile app. This app aims to enhance healthcare services for pregnant women, mothers, and infants in the state. The app will be utilized by Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) to report and monitor health services related to women and children.

The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M.K. Stalin, launched the "Jal Shakti Abhiyan II" campaign. This campaign aims to ensure water conservation and management in the state. The campaign will be implemented with the involvement of various government departments, NGOs, and the public to address water-related challenges and promote sustainable water practices.