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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • November 11, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Which country has formally withdrawn from the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE)?
United States
China
Russia
Ukraine
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Russia has formally withdrawn from the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE) due to NATO's expansion.

2.
Which two Indian cities have been recognized by UNESCO as part of its Creative Cities Network?
Kozhikode and Gwalior
Jaipur and Jodhpur
Chennai and Hyderabad
Mumbai and Delhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kozhikode and Gwalior have been recognized by UNESCO as part of its Creative Cities Network. Kozhikode has been designated as the ‘City of Literature’ while Gwalior has been recognized as the ‘City of Music’.

3.
According to the recent clarification by the Supreme Court of India, the ban on the use of barium and other prohibited chemicals in firecrackers applies to:
National Capital Region
Major cities
State Capital Region
Entire country
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Supreme Court's recent clarification indicates that the ban on barium and prohibited chemicals in firecrackers, initially issued in 2021, applies not only to the National Capital Region but to the entire country.

4.
When is the Winter Session of the Indian Parliament scheduled to take place, as announced by Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi?
November 9 to November 30
December 4 to December 22
January 2 to January 18
February 10 to February 28
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Winter Session of the Indian Parliament, announced by Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi on November 9, is scheduled to take place from December 4 to December 22.

5.
Who has been appointed as the additional secretary of the Union Ministry of Power and New and Renewable Energy?
Pankaj Agarwal
Ajay Tewari
R.K. Singh
N. Srikant
Answer: Option
Explanation:
N. Srikant, an Andhra Pradesh cadre IAS officer, has been appointed as the additional secretary of the Union Ministry of Power and New and Renewable Energy.