Daily Current Affairs MCQs : 19 December 2023 - Humanities/Arts MCQ

Bangladesh's Under-19 cricket team has etched its name in the history books by clinching the coveted Under-19 Asia Cup title. Their remarkable victory over UAE, fueled by Ashiqur Rahman Shibli's exceptional batting performance, has cemented their position as a force to be reckoned with in the cricketing world.

The Government of India collaborated with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in signing a $250 million policy-based loan for Industrial Corridor Development.

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) took the initiative to create and introduce the Emergency Response System (ERS) Mobile App specifically for optimizing the dispatch of vital information to on-road units, enabling swifter and more efficient responses to emergency calls, and ensuring timely assistance for those in need.

The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) signed an MoU with the government of Saudi Arabia to enhance transparency and ensure the well-being of Indian workers employed in Saudi Arabia.

Dr. Srinivas Naik Dharavath, Chairman of Real Vision Homes Pvt Ltd, was honoured with the Global Icon Award at the G20 Initiative Summit in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

UNIDROIT, the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law, operates as an independent intergovernmental organization headquartered in Rome, Italy. Uma Sekhar's exceptional win in the UNIDROIT Governing Council elections, with 45 out of 59 votes, signifies a historic achievement and enhances India's presence on the Council for the term 2024-28.

Haryana emerged as the leading state in the Khelo India Para Games 2023, securing a remarkable total of 105 medals, including 40 gold, 39 silver, and 26 bronze. This reflected the state's dominance in para sports during the competition held in New Delhi.

Bhutan, under the leadership of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, has announced the ambitious "Gelephu Smartcity Project," envisioning an expansive "international city" of over 1,000 sq. km. along the Assam border.

Finland, a global advocate for gender equality, honoured the Afghan Women Skills Development Center with the 2023 International Gender Equality Prize, acknowledging their dedicated efforts to uphold women's rights in Afghanistan.

December 19, 2023, marks the 62nd anniversary of Goa Liberation Day, a significant occasion that commemorates the state's liberation from Portuguese colonial rule.