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

The United Nations Security Council will hold its first-ever meeting on the threats of AI on July 18th, as announced by the UK's ambassador to the UN. This meeting, organized by the United Kingdom, aims to discuss the potential risks posed by AI to international peace and security.

Dame Barbara Woodward is the UK's ambassador to the United Nations. She made the announcement regarding the first-ever meeting of the UN Security Council on the threats of AI.

India has been included in the "Champions Group" of the GCRG, as announced by the Ministry of External Affairs. This reflects India's growing global leadership and commitment to addressing global challenges.

The Global Crisis Response Group (GCRG) was established by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in March 2022 to address urgent global issues such as food and energy security.

The WMO issues the Ozone and UV Bulletin at intervals of seven years. This bulletin monitors and assesses changes in the ozone layer.

The Montreal Protocol is the international treaty designed to protect the ozone layer. It aims to phase out the production of substances known to deplete the ozone layer.

Indian astrophysicist Aswin Sekhar has been honored by the IAU with a minor planet named after him.

The 'Ama Pokhari' scheme was launched by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik of Odisha. It aims to revive and restore ponds in urban areas of the state.

Justine Henin, the Belgian tennis player, received the Philippe Chatrier Award from the ITF in recognition of her significant contributions to the sport.

D Gukesh, a young Indian Grandmaster, achieved a memorable win over Viswanathan Anand in the eighth round of the tournament. This marked Gukesh's first victory against Anand and came in his debut tournament match against the five-time world champion.