10th June 2024 Daily Current Affairs
1. Recently, CSC SPV signed an MoU with which ministry to convert 10,000 FPOs into CSCs?
[B] Ministry of Communications
[C] Ministry of Defence
[D] Ministry of MSMEs
Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Agriculture]
Notes:
An MoU was signed between CSC SPV and the Ministry of Agriculture to convert 10,000 FPOs into Common Service Centres (CSCs). This initiative aims to enhance rural development and digital empowerment by enabling FPOs to offer various citizen-centric services through the Digital Seva Portal. This move, part of a scheme launched in 2020, will provide training, increase employment, and support sustainable incomes for farmers.
2. What is the theme of ‘World Oceans Day 2024’?
[A] Planet Ocean: Tides are Changing[B] Awaken New Depth
[C] Revitalization: Collective Action for the Ocean
[D] The Ocean: Life and Livelihoods
Correct Answer: B [Awaken New Depth]
Notes:
World Oceans Day 2024, celebrated on June 8th, aims to raise awareness about the importance of oceans and their conservation. The theme, “Awaken New Depths,” focuses on the impact of human activity on marine environments and promotes sustainable ocean management. Events and campaigns worldwide support this cause, with the United Nations hosting the main celebration at its New York Headquarters.
