Daily Current Affairs MCQs : 5 January 2024 - Humanities/Arts MCQ

Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh, AVSM, NM, officially assumed the role of the Flag Officer Commanding in Chief of the Western Naval Command (WNC) from Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, AVSM, NM, marking a significant transition in naval leadership.

Beatrice Chebet of Kenya displayed athletic prowess by breaking the world record for the women's 5 km marathon in Barcelona, concluding her remarkable year on a triumphant note. The clocking of an astounding 14:13 marked a memorable achievement, pending World Athletics' ratification.

The 10th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit, taking place from January 10 to 12, 2024, features the theme "Gateway to the Future." Notably, the Chief Guest for the event is Czech Republic's Prime Minister Petr Fiala. This theme emphasizes the summit's crucial role as a platform for global policymakers, diplomats, business leaders, and investors to collaborate, form partnerships, and explore diverse investment opportunities, thereby contributing to shaping a promising future.

Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, has been appointed as the Executive Chairperson of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), succeeding Justice S. K. Kaul, who retired on December 25. This appointment follows the convention of appointing the second senior-most judge of the Supreme Court to the crucial position of NALSA Executive Chairman.

The Demonstration Fast Reactor Fuel Reprocessing Plant (DFRP) was inaugurated at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam, by the Prime Minister, marking a significant stride in enhancing India's nuclear prowess.

The collaboration between ISRO's commercial arm, NewSpace India Ltd (NSIL), and SpaceX involves the launch of the communication satellite GSAT-20. This marks a historic moment as it signifies India's first partnership with SpaceX for space exploration and satellite deployment.

Nadia Calvino assumed office as the new president of the European Investment Bank on January 1, making her the first woman and the first Spaniard to hold this position in the institution's history.

Puneet Chhatwal, the Managing Director and CEO of Indian Hotels Company Limited, has been appointed as the new Chairperson of FAITH, succeeding Nakul Anand.

The State Bank of India, in response to the growing demand in the domestic Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) financing market, secured $1 billion through a Syndicated Social Loan. The issuance comprised $750 million, with an additional $250 million as a green shoe option, as disclosed in the regulatory filing made by SBI.

Oman is set to unveil its latest sports complex to host the FIH (International Hockey Federation) Hockey5s World Cup qualifiers, showcasing the country's commitment to excellence in sports, particularly in the realm of hockey. The event is scheduled just ahead of the Summer 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.