Daily Current Affairs MCQs : 13 June 2023 - Humanities/Arts MCQ

The primary objective of the joint military exercise "Ex Ekuverin" is to enhance interoperability in counterinsurgency/counterterrorism operations. The exercise aims to improve coordination and cooperation between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Force in such operations.

The ICC Men's Player of the Month for May 2023 is Harry Tector. He received this award for his outstanding performance in May. It is worth mentioning that Harry Tector is Ireland's first Men's Player of the Month awardee.

Uruguay won the FIFA U20 World Cup 2023 by defeating Italy in the final. This victory marked Uruguay's first-ever title in the tournament. It is noteworthy that European teams had won the previous four editions of the tournament.

Silvio Berlusconi, the former Italian Prime Minister, recently passed away at the age of 86. He battled serious health issues, including chronic leukemia, in the later stages of his life.

International Albinism Awareness Day aims to create awareness about albinism, a genetic skin condition. Albinism is characterized by the absence of melanin production in the body, leading to pale skin, hair, and eyes.

The theme of International Albinism Awareness Day 2023 is "Inclusion is strength." This theme emphasizes the importance of inclusivity for individuals with albinism, including people of all races, ethnicities, ages, genders, and diverse communities.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $130 million loan for horticulture in Himachal Pradesh, India. The loan aims to increase agricultural productivity and promote horticulture agribusinesses, benefiting thousands of farm households in the state.

The Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) introduced a unique initiative called "My Account My Name" for its savings account customers. This initiative allows customers to choose an easy-to-remember 7-digit/character account name for their savings account number.

Pieter Elbers, CEO of IndiGo, has been appointed as the chair-elect of the International Air Transport Association (IATA)'s Board of Governors. He will assume the position in June 2024, succeeding the current chair, Yvonne Manzi Makolo.

The ADB's $130 million loan for increasing agricultural productivity and promoting horticulture agribusinesses will benefit the state of Himachal Pradesh in India. The loan aims to raise farmers' income and improve resilience to climate change effects in the state.