Daily Current Affairs MCQ: 18th October 2024 - Humanities/Arts MCQ

The INS Samarthak serves multiple purposes including humanitarian assistance, maritime surveillance, and the development of advanced technologies.

The EDLI Scheme was launched in the year 1976.

The initiative aims to address the root causes of hunger and malnutrition by transforming agri-food systems in vulnerable regions.

The Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) has recommended classifying all antibiotics as 'New Drugs.' This means they will be subjected to stricter regulations and monitoring for their sale, distribution, and usage. The move aims to curb the misuse and overuse of antibiotics, which can lead to antibiotic resistance, a significant public health concern. The classification will ensure that antibiotics are prescribed more responsibly by healthcare professionals.

The World Energy Outlook 2024 indeed predicts that coal demand will peak by the end of this decade.

The marital rape exception has not been abolished in India, and it continues to be part of the legal framework under Exception 2 of Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). While England abolished the marital rape exception in 1991, India still upholds it, which has sparked ongoing legal and social debates. This exception exempts husbands from prosecution for non-consensual sexual acts with their wives, provided the wife is over 18 years of age. Recent cases, like those in Karnataka and Delhi High Courts, have challenged this, and the Supreme Court is now involved in determining the future of this exemption.

In the financial year 2023-24, Maharashtra contributed the highest percentage of total direct tax revenue in India. Maharashtra has consistently been the top contributor due to its status as an industrial and financial hub, with major cities like Mumbai being home to a large number of businesses, banks, and multinational companies. This economic activity generates substantial direct tax revenues for the country, keeping Maharashtra at the top in terms of tax contributions.

The INS Samarthak project is part of the 'Make in India' initiative, promoting indigenous shipbuilding capabilities.

The maximum speed of the INS Samarthak is 15 knots, making it suitable for various maritime operations.

Fortification aims to improve the nutritional quality of food, addressing deficiencies in essential micronutrients.