Daily Current Affairs MCQs : 28 April 2024 - Humanities/Arts MCQ

Halloween Day is celebrated on October 31 each year. It is the eve before the Western Christian All Saints' feast and marks the beginning of the three days of All Hallowtide, which culminates with All Souls' Day.

Kozhikode, a city in Kerala, was named the 'City of Literature' by UNESCO on World Cities Day, becoming the first city in India to receive this prestigious distinction.

Vihaan Talya Vikas, a 10-year-old prodigy from Bengaluru, secured the top prize in the '10 years and under' category at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year (WPY) competition, a renowned photography competition.

Renowned filmmaker Shekhar Kapur is leading the international jury panel for the 54th edition of IFFI, which is one of the major cinematic events in South Asia.

Saudi Arabia is the sole bidder and is set to host the men's 2034 FIFA World Cup after Australia withdrew from the bidding contest.

Nokia partnered with TATA Play Fiber to introduce India's first WiFi6-ready broadband network, addressing the increasing demand for high-capacity broadband connections in the country.

India's fiscal deficit for the first half of the 2023-24 fiscal year reached 39.3% of the annual target, up from 37.3% in the previous year. This widening gap between expenditure and revenue amounted to Rs 7.02 lakh crore by the end of September 2023.

The Ministry of Mines launched the National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) Portal, in collaboration with GSI and BISAG-N, to revolutionize access to critical geoscience data.

Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman and Managing Director of IREDA, received the "CMD of the Year" award at the 13th PSE Excellence Awards for his exceptional leadership and significant contributions to the growth of the company in the Renewable Energy sector.

Tata Power Renewable Energy achieved a significant milestone by installing a 1,040 kW Bifacial Solar System in Chengmari Tea Estate, West Bengal. This project marks Eastern India's first on-ground installation of bifacial modules, capable of capturing sunlight from both surfaces. Tata Power continues to lead in innovative solar solutions, contributing to the advancement of sustainable energy practices in the region.