Daily Current Affairs MCQs : 12 January 2024 - Humanities/Arts MCQ

Scientists from Mauritius and Bangladesh actively participated in India's 43rd Antarctic Expedition, highlighting the growing international collaboration in polar research.

The International Labour Organization (ILO) forecasts a slight increase in the global unemployment rate in 2024, reaching 5.2%, up from 5.1% in 2023, as highlighted in the "World Employment and Social Outlook Trends: 2024" report.

Tshering Tobgay has been re-elected for a second term as Bhutan's Prime Minister, leading the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to a significant victory in the recent election.

Senthil Pandian C, a 2002 IAS officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as India's ambassador to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Geneva, succeeding Brajendra Navnit.

Maharashtra has inaugurated the Atpadi Conservation Reserve in Sangli district, covering 9.48 sq. km, to safeguard the endangered canid family, encompassing wild dogs, wolves, jackals, and foxes.

The Indian Army has declared 2024 as the 'Year of Technology Absorption,' reflecting its dedication to leveraging technology.

Divyakriti Singh was honoured with the Arjuna Award for her achievements in Equestrian Sports, marking a historic moment for Indian sports, especially as the first woman from Rajasthan to receive this accolade.

The 27th National Youth Festival was inaugurated by the Prime Minister in Nashik, Maharashtra, on January 12th, 2024, with the theme "MYBharat-ViksitBharat@2047," emphasizing the empowerment of young minds.

The Defence Ministry's proposed plan suggests a rotational cycle, allowing each State and Union Territory to showcase their tableaux once every three years.

The Indian Navy has recently acquired the Drishti 10 Starliner unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the first indigenous medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) drone, marking a significant enhancement in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.