Daily Current Affairs MCQs : 7 February 2024 - Humanities/Arts MCQ

Ex Khaan Quest 2023 is a multilateral peacekeeping joint exercise that is currently being held in Mongolia. It involved the participation of military contingents and observers from around 20 countries. President of Mongolia inaugurated the Exercise, which is co-sponsored by Mongolian Armed Forces (MAF) and United States Army Pacific Command (USARPAC).

National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) celebrated its 20th foundation day on 19th June this year. NIXI has made remarkable efforts to establish a strong and all-encompassing digital environment in the nation through its various business divisions, which include Internet Exchange, .IN Registry, IRINN, and NIXI-CSC Data Services Ltd.

The iGOT Karmayogi Platform has recently launched a compilation called DAKSHTA (Development of Attitude, Knowledge, Skill for Holistic Transformation in Administration) for Young Professionals. Its primary goal is to enhance the learners’ functional, domain-specific, and behavioral abilities by providing essential knowledge on subjects that are vital for effectively fulfilling their duties and responsibilities.

The world’s first international treaty to protect the high seas was adopted by the UN on June 19. It will help protect remote ecosystems that are critical for the survival of humanity. The treaty, known as the treaty on “Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction” (BBNJ), also introduces requirements to carry out environmental impact studies for proposed activities to be carried out in international waters.

Epiphytes grow on another plant/tree merely for physical support, drawing moisture and nutrients from the air, rain, water or from debris accumulating around it, and not from the host. The survival of epiphytic orchids in the Dooars and Darjeeling hills are threatened due to deforestation. They are known for their medicinal properties.

State visit is a visit to foreign countries led by the head of the state or a government, acting in their sovereign capacity. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to go to the US on a state visit on June 22 following an invitation from President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.

A new study revealed that Canada’s e-waste has tripled over the last two decades. The e-waste generation per person has surged from 8.3 kilograms in 2000 to 25.3 kilograms in 2020. Canadians produced nearly one million tonnes of e-waste in 2020. That is expected to reach 1.2 million tonnes annually by 2030.

The third edition of the SCO startup forum was held recently. It was organized in New Delhi by the Department of Promotion for Industry and Internal Trade.
It is aimed at expanding the startup interactions amongst the SCO Member States, nurturing innovation, generating employment and encouraging young talent to build innovative solutions.

MPox, also known as monkey pox, is a viral disease that spreads the direct contact with bloody fluids. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently announced the end of the 10-month long global health emergency for this disease.

The 6th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) is being organized to bring together states and principal maritime partners of the region to discuss the prospects of regional cooperation for Security And Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR). It is being held in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) was started in 2016.