Daily Current Affairs MCQs : 17 June 2023 - Humanities/Arts MCQ

Japan's parliament has recently raised the age of consent from 13 to 16, which marks a significant change after more than a century of the age limit remaining unchanged. This adjustment brings Japan's age of consent in line with international standards and aims to protect minors from sexual exploitation.

The Nehru Memorial Museum and Library Society in India was renamed to the Prime Ministers' Museum and Library Society. This decision was influenced by the completion of the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, a museum dedicated to all the Prime Ministers of India, and aims to reflect the expanded scope and focus of the institution.

The Ministry of AYUSH, which stands for Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy, introduced the "Y-Break - Yoga at Office Chair" protocol. This initiative aims to promote employee well-being by providing simple yoga practices that can be incorporated into short breaks from work.

Her Rights. The theme of the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2023 is focused on investing in women's equal access to land and associated assets as a direct investment in their future and the future of humanity. It highlights the crucial role of women and girls in global land restoration and drought resilience efforts.

The SEACEN-FSI 25th Conference of Asia-Pacific Supervision Directors was held in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The conference aimed to address the challenges faced by banking supervisors in regulating and monitoring the fast-evolving world of financial technology.

Ambassador Satish Chandra, an Indian diplomat, is the author of the book "A Life Well Spent - Four Decades in the Indian Foreign Service." The book provides valuable insights into his extensive career in the Indian Foreign Service, offering perspectives on Indian diplomacy and the development of the National Security Council framework.

The State Bank of India (SBI), the largest public sector bank in India, presented the highest-ever dividend cheque of Rs 5,740 crore to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for the financial year 2022-23. This significant dividend payment highlights the bank's strong financial performance and its contribution to the government's revenue.

Daniel Ellsberg, a U.S. military analyst, leaked the "Pentagon Papers." These papers exposed how the U.S. government deceived the public about the Vietnam War, revealing that the government could mislead and lie to its citizens. Ellsberg's actions sparked a significant fight for freedom of the press.

The expanded definition of rape in Japan includes acts of non-consensual sexual intercourse as well as sexual acts committed using drugging and intoxication. Additionally, the grooming of minors has been criminalized, emphasizing the protection of minors from sexual exploitation.

The Nehru Memorial Museum and Library Society was established in 1964 in the memory of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India. It is located in the Teen Murti Bhavan in New Delhi, which was the official residence of Jawaharlal Nehru.