Daily Current Affairs MCQs : 17 August 2023 - Humanities/Arts MCQ

India's 77^th Independence Day celebration in 2023 was aligned with the theme "Nation First, Always First" under the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebrations, which commenced in 2021. This theme reflects the nation's commitment to putting its people and their well-being at the forefront of its endeavors.

The 77th Independence Day celebration of India took place at the Red Fort in New Delhi, the national capital. The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, addressed the nation from this historic location.

The 'Vishwakarma Yojana' introduced during the Independence Day celebration aims to benefit individuals skilled in traditional craftsmanship and artisan works. These include professions like weaving, goldsmithing, blacksmithing, laundry work, barbering, and more, ultimately contributing to the preservation of these valuable skills.

The integration of the National Pension System (NPS) Statement of Transaction (SoT) with the Consolidated Account Statement (CAS) is aimed at providing NPS subscribers with a consolidated view of their various transactions and investments. This streamlined overview enhances transparency and simplifies financial management for pension subscribers.

SEBI's new exit option timeline allows mutual fund unitholders to exit at the prevailing Net Asset Value (NAV) without incurring any exit load in the event of a change in the control of an Asset Management Company (AMC). This provision promotes investor-friendly practices and ensures that unitholders have the flexibility to respond to changes in the fund's management.

The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), a key division of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), successfully conducted Drogue Parachute Deployment Tests in collaboration with the Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE). These tests are essential for qualifying the drogue parachutes for integration into India's Gaganyaan mission.

Anwarul Ul Haq Kakar became the 8th Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan following the dissolution of the government led by Shehbaz Sharif. This appointment aims to guide the nation through a transition phase until further decisions are made.

The Gramin Mitra Scheme in Goa, initiated by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, aims to promote digital empowerment in rural areas. Through this scheme, village-level entrepreneurs will offer doorstep delivery of digital services, enhancing access to technology and e-governance services in rural communities.

Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak was a notable social activist known for his contributions to sanitation, eradicating manual scavenging, and promoting human rights. His efforts were instrumental in transforming sanitation practices in India and creating awareness about environmental sustainability.

Partition Horrors Remembrance Day observed on August 14th serves as a solemn reminder of the tragic events that unfolded during India's partition in 1947. It encourages collective introspection, unity, and empathy to prevent divisions and animosities in the future.