Daily Current Affairs MCQs : 10 June 2023 - Humanities/Arts MCQ

The Atlantic Declaration signed between Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden aims to bolster economic security in the face of threats coming from Russia and China. It focuses on areas such as artificial intelligence, critical minerals, clean energy, and security, with the goal of building resilient, diversified, and secure supply chains and reducing strategic dependencies.

India finished on top at the International Shooting Sport Federation Junior World Cup 2023, securing a total of 15 medals, including six gold, six silver, and three bronze medals. This achievement further solidifies India's dominance in the ISSF Junior World Cups and World Championships since 2019.

The world's most powerful hypersonic wind tunnel is located in Beijing, China, specifically in the mountainous Huairou district. Known as the JF-22 wind tunnel, it has a diameter of 4 meters and can generate incredibly high airflow speeds of up to 10 kilometers per second, simulating hypersonic flight conditions up to Mach 30.

V Anantharaman has been appointed as the non-executive chairman of TransUnion CIBIL. He brings extensive experience from his leadership positions in renowned international firms such as Standard Chartered Bank, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, and Bank of America. His appointment strengthens TransUnion CIBIL's leadership in the credit information industry in India.

The MoU signed between ICAR and Amazon Kisan aims to combine their strengths and create synergy to guide farmers on scientific cultivation practices. ICAR will provide technological support to farmers through Amazon's network, improving farmers' livelihoods and boosting crop yield. The collaboration helps bridge technical knowledge gaps in integrated cultivation.

According to Mercer's Cost of Living survey, Mumbai has been ranked as the most expensive city in India for expatriates. The survey compares the cost of various items, including housing, transportation, food, clothing, household goods, and entertainment. Mumbai's ranking highlights its higher living costs compared to other Indian cities in terms of expat expenses.

SIDBI launched mission EVOLVE (Electric Vehicle Operations and Lending for Vibrant Ecosystem) in association with the World Bank, NITI Aayog, Korean Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF), and Korean-World Bank. The initiative aims to provide affordable commercial financing for MSMEs in the EV sector, supporting India's goal of 30% EV penetration by 2030.

The JF-22 wind tunnel plays a crucial role in advancing China's hypersonic ambitions. It supports research and development efforts for China's space transport system and hypersonic aircraft. The wind tunnel's capabilities allow for simulating hypersonic flight conditions up to Mach 30, which is vital for testing and improving technologies related to space transport and hypersonic flight.

TransUnion CIBIL is a credit information company operating in India. Its mission is to provide accurate and comprehensive credit information to help businesses make informed decisions and consumers build their financial future. It maintains credit files on millions of individuals and businesses, aiding in assessing creditworthiness and managing risks.

According to Mercer's Cost of Living survey, Hong Kong is the most expensive city for international employees globally. It is followed by Singapore and Zurich. The survey compares the cost of living across various cities, considering factors such as housing, transportation, food, clothing, household goods, and entertainment. Hong Kong's top ranking highlights its high living costs for expatriates.