Daily Current Affairs MCQs : 4 August 2023 - Humanities/Arts MCQ

The e-CARe (e-Clearance for Interlife Remains) website, launched on August 3, 2023, by the Union Government aims to expedite the process of repatriating bodies of Indians who pass away abroad. It seeks to avoid delays in transporting the deceased individuals' remains to international borders and ensures their safe return to their native land, offering support to their grieving families.

On August 3, 2023, President of India Draupadi Murmu inaugurated "Utkarsh," the National Festival of India's Tribal and Folk Peoples, and "Unmesh," the International Literary Festival, in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. These festivals were jointly organized by the State Sangeet Natak Akademi Organization and the Madhya Pradesh State Department of Culture and Sahitya Akademi.

The Jan Vishwas Regulations Amendment Bill, 2023, received approval from the Rajya Sabha on August 2, 2023. The primary objective of this bill is to amend certain laws to further improve the ease of living, ease of doing business, and ensure trust-based governance for the common people of the country.

NHAI launched "Rajmargyatra," an integrated public and pedestrian-centric mobile application, in August 2023. This app serves as a one-stop repository of essential information, integrating timely broadcast notifications, detailed highway information, and details of other essential services to ensure smooth and safe travel on national highways.

On August 3, 2023, Iran's military unveiled new warships equipped with missiles capable of hitting targets at a range of 600 km. This move comes amid rising tensions with the United States and serves as a strategic response to the US deploying additional F-16 and F-35 fighter jets and a warship to the Middle East.

The Gujarat State Electricity Board entered into an MoU with GE Power India on August 2, 2023, for a contract worth Rs. 440 crore. The contract aims to meet the electricity demand of the state and provide uninterrupted power across Gujarat through the necessary production equipment, design, engineering, manufacturing, and testing.

In August 2023, Pocket FM hired former Netflix executive Pannagadatta K Shivaswamy as its Chairman to lead the artificial intelligence (AI) initiative of the streaming platform. He will oversee the integration of content analytics for voice assistants and audio assistants, enhancing the platform's AI assistance strategy.

The Central Government issued an order on August 3, 2023, extending the tenure of Union Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba by one more year. This marks the third extension of his tenure as a Civil Service Officer of the Jharkhand Cadre in the 1982 batch.

On August 3, 2023, German actress Diane Kruger received the Golden Eye Award at the Zurich Film Festival. She will further be honored with the Golden Eye, a lifetime achievement award, during the festival scheduled from September 28 to October 8.

Cloves Syndrome Awareness Day is observed annually on 3^rd August worldwide. This day aims to raise social awareness about the rare genetic disorder known as Cloves Syndrome, which affects individuals by causing tissue overgrowth, leading to physical, emotional, and mental challenges. The day serves as an opportunity to garner global support and understanding for those affected by this condition.