Daily Current Affairs MCQs : 27 May 2024 - Humanities/Arts MCQ

Nishad Kumar and Preethi Pal secured medals at the World Para Athletics Championships held in Kobe, Japan. Kumar won a silver medal in the T47 high jump category, while Preethi Pal secured a bronze medal in the women's T35 200m final.

Australia and Uzbekistan have been selected as hosts for the 2026 and 2029 AFC Women’s Asian Cups, respectively. This decision underscores the increasing significance of women's football in Asia. While Australia will be hosting the event for the second time, Uzbekistan will become the first Central Asian nation to host the tournament. The AFC President, Shaikh Salman, announced this decision, with China currently holding the title of the AFC Women's Asian Cup champions.

Sirbaz Khan, a notable Pakistani mountaineer, scaled Mount Everest without supplementary oxygen, marking him as the second Pakistani to achieve this feat. Khan aims to become the first Pakistani to conquer all 14 peaks above 8,000 meters. Starting his mountaineering career in 2016, he has since emerged as a pioneering figure in high-altitude climbing in Pakistan.

World Turtle Day is celebrated annually on May 23 to promote awareness about the conservation of turtles and tortoises. It was initiated by American Tortoise Rescue in 2000 to educate people about the ecological importance of these creatures and the need for their protection. Activities such as adopting turtles or tortoises, donating to conservation efforts, or volunteering at rescue centres are encouraged to mark this day.

Jyoti Atre, aged 55, from Bhopal, achieved the feat of becoming the oldest Indian woman to summit Mount Everest. She reached an altitude of 8,848.86 meters on her second attempt after weather conditions disrupted her 2023 climb at 8,160 meters. Jyoti Atre surpassed the previous record held by Sangeeta Bahl, who scaled Everest on May 19, 2018, at the age of 53.

Ed Dwight, America’s 1st Black astronaut candidate, made history by travelling to space at the age of 90 aboard a Blue Origin rocket, 60 years after he was initially considered for NASA’s astronaut corps. This milestone marked a significant moment in both space exploration and racial history.

World Football Day is celebrated on May 25, as proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/RES/78/281. This date marks the 100th anniversary of the first international football tournament involving teams from all regions, held during the Summer Olympic Games in Paris in 1924.

The Explosive Act was enacted in 1884 by the British colonial government in India to regulate the manufacture, storage, possession, use, sale, import, and export of explosives, aiming to establish safety standards and prevent accidents.

France marked a significant milestone in its defence capabilities by successfully testing the updated ASMPA supersonic missile. This missile, capable of carrying a nuclear warhead, is a central component of France's nuclear deterrent force, showcasing the country's advancements in military technology.

DD Kisan, on its 9th anniversary on May 26, 2024, introduced Krish and Bhoomi, the first AI anchors in India's government broadcasting history. This technological advancement aims to better serve the nation's agricultural community by providing round-the-clock broadcasting in multiple languages and ensuring the dissemination of vital information to farmers.