Daily Current Affairs MCQs : 4 January 2024 - Humanities/Arts MCQ

Anahat Singh, a rising star in Indian squash, triumphed in the girls' under-19 category at the 2023 Scottish Junior Open squash held in Edinburgh, showcasing her skill and determination in the sport.

The Kerala Government has launched the K-SMART (Kerala Solutions for Managing Administrative Reformation and Transformation) application, aiming to unify the services of local self-government institutions on a digital platform. This initiative incorporates cutting-edge technologies like blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, GIS, chatbots, machine learning, and IoT, to bridge the digital divide and benefit expatriates by eliminating the need for physical visits to government offices.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh played a pivotal role by inaugurating India's first all-girl Sainik School in Vrindavan. He lauded the event as a "golden moment in the history of women empowerment," underscoring the significant strides taken in education and gender equality.

The Union Cabinet granted ex-post facto approval to the Migration and Mobility Agreement between India and Italy, focusing on enhancing cooperation on issues related to irregular migration and fostering people-to-people ties. The agreement facilitates mobility for various segments, including students, skilled workers, businesspersons, and young professionals, promoting exchange and collaboration.

Recently, India began its four-year term as a member of the United Nations Statistical Commission. It is the supreme body of the global statistical system. It was established in the year 1947. This commission includes 24 member countries of the United Nations. India last became a member of the Statistical Commission in 2004.

Ravindra Kumar Tyagi has been appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Power Grid Corporation, owned by the Ministry of Power. Tyagi will replace Srikanth Kandikuppa who retired recently. Power Grid Corporation of India Limited is a central public sector undertaking owned by the Ministry of Power, Government of India.

Current Union Health Secretary and 1991 batch IAS officer Sudhansh Pant has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Rajasthan. Pant is currently the Health and Family Welfare Secretary in the Central Government and has previously served as the Shipping Secretary. Over the last five years, Pant has played an active role in drafting several important bills.

Lieutenant General Nagendra Singh recently took command of the Chetak Corps as the 34th General Officer Commanding. He replaces Lieutenant General Sanjeev Rai, who retires on December 31, 2023, after a stint of more than a year in the Chetak Corps. General Singh was commissioned into the Punjab Regiment in 1989 and is an alumnus of the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun.

ITC has strategically partnered with Microsoft and Skymet, two leading technology companies, to develop innovative solutions for tobacco farmers in India facing climate change's adverse effects. This collaboration aims to leverage cutting-edge technology and weather insights to empower farmers with tools to adapt to climate variability and protect their crops.

Vivek Srivastava, a seasoned 1989-batch IPS officer of Gujarat cadre, has been approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) for the position of Director General of Fire Service, Civil Defence & Home Guards in the Ministry of Home Affairs.