Daily Current Affairs MCQ: 29th October 2024 - Humanities/Arts MCQ

The shift towards nano urea and natural farming practices is intended to decrease the usage of chemical fertilizers and reduce dependency on imports.

India ranks 176 in the NCI 2024 with a score of 45.5. This low ranking highlights challenges related to conservation efforts and sustainable land use in India.

India's lower rank in the NCI is attributed to significant rates of land conversion for urban and agricultural purposes. This conversion leads to deforestation, habitat loss, and ecosystem fragmentation, directly impacting conservation scores.

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretariat launched "Momentum for Change: Climate Neutral Now." This initiative encourages businesses, organizations, and individuals to achieve climate neutrality by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable practices.

As part of the 'Act4Dyslexia' campaign, monuments in Delhi were illuminated in red to raise awareness about dyslexia and support for individuals affected by it.

The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, was the first legislation in India to formally recognize dyslexia as a specific learning disability, ensuring legal protections and support for individuals with dyslexia.

Mount Fuji is a stratovolcano, also called a composite volcano, characterized by its layered structure of lava flows, volcanic ash, and other pyroclastic materials. This type of volcano is known for periodic, explosive eruptions.

The Land Port Authority of India (LPAI) is the agency responsible for managing facilities related to the cross-border movement of goods and passengers at India's designated international borders, ensuring smooth operations and regulatory compliance.

The National Ayush Mission supports the development and promotion of traditional healthcare systems like Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy, aligning with India’s focus on holistic and preventive healthcare.

The Global Nature Conservation Index was created by the Goldman Sonnenfeldt School of Sustainability and Climate Change at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, assessing countries' environmental conservation and sustainability efforts.