Daily Current Affairs MCQs : 9 June 2023 - Humanities/Arts MCQ

The India-France-UAE Maritime Partnership Exercise, the first-ever trilateral exercise, took place in the Gulf of Oman from 7th to 8th June 2023. This exercise aimed to enhance cooperation and strengthen maritime security among the navies of India, France, and the UAE.

The primary objective of the Nand Baba Milk Mission in Uttar Pradesh is to empower milk producers by providing them with a fair and reasonable price for their milk. This mission aims to improve the economic well-being of milk producers and make Uttar Pradesh a leading state in the field of milk development and production.

The 'Shakti' scheme, which guarantees free bus travel for women in Karnataka, was launched by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. This scheme aims to provide convenient and accessible transportation options for women in the state, promoting gender equality and empowerment.

Jagdish Sudhakar Bakan, an Indian Forest Officer serving as the Wildlife Warden and Director of Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve in Tamil Nadu, received UNESCO's Michel Batisse Award for effective biosphere reserve management. This award recognizes Bakan's significant contribution to conservation efforts.

The Spinoza Prize is the highest distinction in Dutch science. It is awarded to individuals who have made remarkable contributions to their respective fields of research. Professor Joyeeta Gupta received this prestigious prize for her scientific work focusing on achieving a "just and sustainable world."

Jammu and Kashmir secured the first rank in the Union Territory (UT) category in the Food Safety Index 2022-23. This index assesses the performance of states and UTs in ensuring food safety. Jammu and Kashmir received this award for three consecutive years, highlighting their commitment to food safety standards.

The purpose of the India-France-UAE Maritime Partnership Exercise was to strengthen trilateral cooperation among the navies of India, France, and the UAE. This exercise aimed to improve joint strategies and ensure maritime security through the participation of naval assets and the execution of various operations.

India and Serbia have set a target to achieve bilateral trade of 1 billion euros by the end of the decade. This agreement was made during President Droupadi Murmu's state visit to Serbia, highlighting the shared understanding of each other's core interests between the two nations.

The Nand Baba Milk Mission scheme was launched by the Uttar Pradesh state government. This scheme aims to make Uttar Pradesh a leading state in the field of milk development and production by providing milk producers the facility to sell their milk at a reasonable price through dairy co-operative societies.

The integrated Water Resources Action Plan-2023-25 in Haryana represents a proactive step towards conserving water resources in the state. This plan was developed after a water conservation seminar attended by various departments and experts. It reflects the collective efforts and expertise in tackling the challenges related to water resources and conservation.