Daily Current Affairs MCQs : 18 June 2024 - Humanities/Arts MCQ

The primary focus of COP28 is the implementation of the Paris Agreement adopted in 2015. This agreement aims to limit global warming well below 2 degrees Celsius, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels. Discussions will revolve around assessing progress towards achieving these goals, reviewing national climate action plans, and enhancing ambition for future commitments.

The World Soil Day was formally established on December 5, 2014, by the UN General Assembly, recognizing the late King of Thailand's commitment to sustainable soil management. The theme for 2023 is “Soil and Water, a Source of Life.”

The 91st Interpol General Assembly, led by the Indian delegation comprising the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and National Investigation Agency (NIA), emphasized denying safe havens to crime. It took place in Vienna, Austria.

The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, passed in 2023, increased the total number of legislative assembly seats in Jammu and Kashmir from the original count of 107 by 7, bringing the new total to 114. Out of these, 7 seats would be designated for members from the scheduled caste, and 9 seats would be allocated for legislators from scheduled tribes.

The Union Cabinet approved the establishment of The Sarakka Central Tribal University with a budget of Rs 889 crore, and it will be located in Telangana. This initiative fulfils the commitment of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, supporting the establishment of tribal universities in both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

The National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS), the system mentioned, assigns a unique 10-digit National Fingerprint Number (NFN) to each person arrested for a crime, linking different crimes to the same identifier in the CCTNS database.

The line of credit was announced during the recent visit of Kenya's President Dr William Samoei Ruto to India, aiming to support the modernization of Kenya's agricultural sector.

Shashi Tharoor, a diplomat, author, and politician, was bestowed with France's highest civilian honour, the 'Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur,' in recognition of his lifelong dedication to fostering global understanding and his significant service to India and the world.

International Mother Language Day is celebrated annually on February 21st. This day holds significance as a special occasion to recognize and celebrate linguistic diversity worldwide, commemorating the tragic yet transformative events that led to its establishment.

The Prime Minister inaugurated a diverse range of educational projects in Jammu, including the establishment of three IIMs, IITs, 20 Kendriya Vidyalayas, 13 Navodaya Vidyalayas, and an AIIMS. This significant investment of ₹13,375 crore reflects a substantial commitment to enhancing educational infrastructure and opportunities in the region, contributing to its overall development.