Daily Current Affairs MCQs : 21 June 2023 - Humanities/Arts MCQ

World Sickle Cell Awareness Day is observed annually on June 19th to raise awareness about sickle cell disease (SCD). This genetic blood disorder is characterized by abnormal red blood cells that assume a crescent or sickle shape, leading to various health complications. By choosing option A, you correctly identified the day dedicated to raising awareness about sickle cell disease.

The International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice is observed during the summer solstice. The summer solstice is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, occurring between June 20th and June 22nd. By selecting option C, you correctly identified the event associated with the summer solstice.

Arundhati Roy has been awarded the 2023 European Essay Prize for lifetime achievement. This prestigious prize recognizes her contributions as a writer and activist. She challenges readers to reflect on the meaning of freedom in a world of growing authoritarianism. By selecting option A, you correctly identified the recipient of the prize.

Reliance Industries Limited has become the most valuable private sector company in India. With a valuation of Rs 16.3 lakh crore, it has surpassed other industry giants. By choosing option A, you correctly identified the company that holds the title of the most valuable private sector company in India.

Union Bank of India has launched specialized deposit schemes for women, pensioners, and cooperative housing societies. However, there is no specific mention of a specialized deposit scheme for the youth. By selecting option D, you correctly identified the group for which Union Bank of India has not introduced a specialized deposit scheme.

Petteri Orpo has been elected as the prime minister of Finland. He is the leader of the conservative party and will lead a coalition government comprising four parties. By selecting option A, you correctly identified the newly elected prime minister of Finland.

Estonia recently became the first central European country to legalize same-sex marriage. This historic decision was made through the passage of a law in the Estonian parliament, allowing same-sex couples to legally marry. By choosing option A, you correctly identified the significant development in Estonia.

Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, inaugurated the CREDAI Garden-People's Park in Ahmedabad. He praised CREDAI for creating a beautiful and accessible space for people from all walks of life. By selecting option C, you correctly identified the individual who inaugurated the park.

In Estonia's parliament, 55 votes were in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage. The legislation was supported by a coalition of liberal and social democratic parties. By selecting option A, you correctly identified the number of votes in favor of the same-sex marriage law.

The specialized deposit scheme called Union SBCHS offers discounts on loan processing fees for cooperative housing societies. It aims to support the purchase of solar lights, elevators, and other machinery. By choosing option D, you correctly identified the deposit scheme associated with cooperative housing societies.