Daily Current Affairs MCQs : 23 March 2024 - Humanities/Arts MCQ

World Forestry Day is celebrated annually on March 21st to raise awareness about the importance of forests and promote their conservation. The United Nations established this day to emphasize the crucial role of forests in maintaining ecological balance and supporting life on Earth.

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) retained its position as the 5th-ranked company in The Business World Real 500 List of 2024. BPCL is a major Indian public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. It was incorporated on November 3, 1952, and has also been ranked in other notable lists such as the Fortune list of the world's biggest PSUs and Forbes's "Global 2000".

India's ranking as the world's third most polluted country, as per the World Air Quality Report 2023, signifies a concerning level of air pollution in the country. The average annual PM2.5 concentration of 54.4 micrograms per cubic meter indicates high levels of particulate matter, which can have detrimental effects on human health and the environment. This ranking highlights the urgent need for measures to address air pollution and improve air quality in India.

The 3rd edition of the North East Games 2024 began in Nagaland. The opening ceremony took place at the Regional Centre for Sporting Excellence, Sovima, with athletes from eight North Eastern states competing in various disciplines across multiple venues.

Sanjiv Aggarwal, formerly a partner at Actis, a UK-based private equity firm, has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited (NIIFL).

The approved MoU between India and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) aims to assist Indian Railways in achieving 'net zero carbon emission' by the ambitious target year of 2030, as a significant step toward sustainable development.

The Assam government is initiating the fifth edition of 'Gunotsav 2024,' a state-wide assessment to evaluate around 40 lakh students in government schools, aiming to enhance education quality and improve learning outcomes in the state.

Rashmi Shukla, a distinguished 1988 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, has been appointed as the Director General of Police (DGP) in Maharashtra, marking a groundbreaking achievement as the first woman to hold this prestigious position in the state.

The World Day of War Orphans is observed on January 6, 2024, dedicated to highlighting the struggles and needs of children who are the most vulnerable victims of war.

The United States of America declares January 5 as National Bird Day to emphasize the importance of birds in the ecosystem and advocate for their complete freedom, discouraging captivity for monetary profit or human entertainment.