Daily Current Affairs MCQs : 14 July 2023 - Humanities/Arts MCQ

The 50th meeting of the GST Council held in New Delhi was chaired by Nirmala Sitharaman, the Union Minister of Finance. She presided over the council's discussions and decision-making process.

The notification of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) by the DPIIT aims to establish quality standards for potable water bottles and flame-producing lighters. This step ensures that these products meet the specified requirements, ensuring consumer safety and satisfaction.

ONGC, India's leading oil and gas company, became the first CPSE to receive certification for its Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS). This certification highlights ONGC's commitment to combating corruption and establishing itself as a trusted business partner.

The BHARAT campaign launched by Manoj Ahuja aims to mobilize funds through banks under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) for rural and agricultural development. This initiative will provide financial support to infrastructure projects in the agricultural sector.

The Mobile Dost App was launched in Jammu and Kashmir by Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, the Chief Secretary. This app enables citizens to access over 450 government-to-citizen services, including certificates, licenses, grievance registration, and welfare schemes, through their mobile devices.

China's private aerospace company, LandSpace, achieved a significant milestone by launching the world's first methane-powered rocket, named 'ZhuQue-2 Y-2,' into space. This innovative technology holds promise for reusable rockets and marks a new era in rocketry.

Sheikh Talal Fahad Al-Sabah from Kuwait was elected as the new President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). This non-governmental organization oversees Asian sports and has 45 member National Olympic Committees.

The state of Gujarat recently doubled the insurance cover under the PMJAY-MA scheme from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh. This scheme provides comprehensive health insurance coverage to eligible individuals and has been merged with the central health scheme.

Sri Lanka emerged as the winner of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifier tournament. In the finals, they defeated the Netherlands by 128 runs, securing their place in the upcoming Cricket World Cup.

Nikki McCray-Penson, a former basketball star and Olympic gold medalist, passed away at the age of 51. She represented the USA and won two Olympic gold medals, making significant contributions to the sport.