Daily Current Affairs MCQs : 1 August 2023 - Humanities/Arts MCQ

The collaboration between CDAC and Arm under the "Arm Flexible Access for Startups" (AFAS) program aims to provide startups with access to a broad portfolio of verified Arm intellectual property (IP), tools, and training without any license fee. This initiative is expected to foster the growth of the semiconductor sector in India and encourage innovation among startups by offering them essential resources and support.

A total of seven startups have been selected to participate in the semiconductor support expansion program under the Design Linked Incentive Scheme (DLI). These startups will work towards producing chip and IP cores for the automotive, mobility, and computing sectors in India.

The valedictory address at the Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Samagam (ABSS) 2023 was delivered by Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan from the Ministry of Education (MoE). During the event, he also introduced the logo, slogan - "Jan Jan Sakshar," and the mobile application of the Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society (ULLAS): Nav Bharat Saksharta Karyakram.

According to the Tiger Population in India - 2022 Report, Madhya Pradesh has the largest tiger population in India, with 785 tigers. It is followed by Karnataka with 563 tigers, Uttarakhand with 560 tigers, and Maharashtra with 444 tigers.

The Nelson Complexity Index (NCI) in the context of MRPL's refinery configuration refers to the range and types of petroleum products that the refinery can produce. A higher NCI indicates a more diverse range of products and higher complexity in the refinery's manufacturing processes.

The main aim of the Asian Transition Finance Steering Group (ATFSG) is to promote sustainable finance for Asian countries. It aims to develop guidelines for transition finance and provide supplementary advice to complement existing global frameworks for sustainable finance. PLC, as a member of ATFSG, will play a major role in representing India's interests and contributing to the group's objectives.

The book "Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam – A Life in Scientific and Political Excellence" was released as a tribute to the late former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. The book highlights his remarkable contributions to both science and politics.

World Ranger Day is celebrated to honor the invaluable contribution of park rangers in conserving wildlife and natural resources. The day aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by rangers in their line of duty and promote efforts to support and protect them.

The World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is observed by conducting awareness campaigns and events worldwide. The day aims to raise awareness about the issue of human trafficking and mobilize action to combat this heinous crime. Various organizations and governments organize events to educate people about the dangers of human trafficking and the importance of taking collective action to address the problem.

The additional financing approved for the Rajasthan Urban Sector Project aims to enhance water supply and sanitation systems in selected secondary towns in the state. The project seeks to reduce infrastructure gaps in these towns by improving water supply services, converting groundwater sources to surface water, and replacing leaking water pipes. Additionally, it aims to create a public-private partnership to address water security issues in the manufacturing industries of Rajasthan and deepen private sector engagement in the water supply and sanitation sector.