Daily Current Affairs MCQs : 5 July 2023 - Humanities/Arts MCQ

The International Hostel "Madhumaas" at ICAR-IARI was inaugurated by Narendra Singh Tomar, the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The inauguration ceremony was held on Guru Purnima and was attended by Union Minister of State Kailash Choudhary and Dr. Himanshu Pathak, Director General and Secretary, DARE. The government's support for the creation of student-centric hostels with high-quality facilities and international standards is due to the Institute's international education and growing student enrollment.

The International Hostel "Madhumaas" at ICAR-IARI can accommodate 504 students. It offers facilities like single bedded rooms, rooms with attached bathrooms and kitchens, and family apartments. Additionally, the hostel complex includes a food court, gymnasium, restaurant, solar power system, rainwater harvesting system, generator-based power backup, Wi-Fi network, and R.O facilities.

The new premises of the Canteen Store Department (CSD) Depot in Ambala were constructed by Dedicated Freight Corridor India Limited, under the Railway Ministry, in exchange for the land of the old CSD depot. The inauguration of the new premises was done by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt.

Ajit Agarkar, the former India T20 World Cup winning all-rounder, has been appointed as the new chairman of selectors for the Indian men's cricket team. This appointment comes after Chetan Sharma's ouster following a sting operation controversy. Agarkar, with his extensive experience in cricket and administration roles, was the frontrunner for the position.

Ajit Agarkar, the new chairman of selectors for the Indian men's cricket team, has played 191 One Day Internationals (ODIs) and 26 Test matches. His extensive experience as a player will bring valuable insights and knowledge to his role as the chairman of selectors.

In the SAFF Championship final, India emerged victorious by defeating Kuwait. The match ended in a 1-1 draw during regulation time. To determine the winner, a penalty shootout took place. India managed to score five penalties compared to Kuwait's four, securing the victory and the championship title. The penalty shootout required players from both teams to take shots from the spot, and India's goalkeeper made a crucial save to secure the win. This victory marks India's ninth title in the SAFF Championship.

Lt Gen MU Nair has been appointed as the new National Cyber Security Coordinator (NCSC) of India, replacing Lt Gen (retd.) Dr Rajesh Pant. Lt Gen Nair, an alumnus of the prestigious National Defence Academy, brings with him extensive expertise in cyber warfare, signal intelligence, and communication & information technology. This appointment highlights the importance of cybersecurity in safeguarding the nation's digital infrastructure.

The Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) and the Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture (ICFA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration in the food and agriculture sector between the UAE and India. This strategic partnership aims to facilitate knowledge exchange, trade promotion, investment, and research and development collaboration. It will leverage India's valuable expertise in sustainable farming and food processing technologies to promote mutual growth and development in both countries.

India Post and Canada Post signed a bilateral Tracked Packet agreement to start International Tracked Packet Service. This agreement is a significant step towards promoting cross-border e-commerce exports between the two countries. The service will provide a competitive shipping solution for packets weighing up to 2.0 kg, offering tracking facilities and fulfilling the demand of exporters. With this agreement, India now has this service available with 39 partner countries, aligning with the country's focus on increasing exports.

The International Conference on Green Hydrogen is being organized by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, in partnership with the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, and the Office of Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India. The conference aims to bring together global scientific, policy, academic, and industrial leaders to discuss recent advances and emerging technologies in the entire green hydrogen value chain. The event will facilitate knowledge exchange and innovation-driven solutions in the sector, strengthening the sustainability ecosystem.