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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • December 10, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
What is the primary focus of COP28?
Implementation of the Kyoto Protocol
Implementation of the Paris Agreement
Adoption of the Copenhagen Accord
Ratification of the Marrakech Accords
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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.

2.
On what date was World Soil Day formally established as a global awareness-raising platform by the UN General Assembly?
December 5
October 10
November 15
December 11
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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.”

3.
Where was the 91st Interpol General Assembly held, emphasizing the denial of safe havens to crime?
Berlin, Germany
Vienna, Austria
Paris, France
Geneva, Switzerland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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.

4.
How many legislative assembly seats were increased from the original count of 107 in Jammu and Kashmir through the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill?
7
9
14
18
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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.

5.
The Union Cabinet approved the establishment of The Sarakka Central Tribal University with a budget of Rs 889 crore. In which Indian state will this university be established?
Andhra Pradesh
Maharashtra
Karnataka
Telangana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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.

6.
What system provides a unique 10-digit National Fingerprint Number (NFN) to individuals arrested for a crime, linking different crimes to the same identifier?
AFIS
NAFIS
CFIS
DAFIS
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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.

7.
Which country received a USD 250 million line of credit from India for agricultural modernization?
Uganda
Ethiopia
Kenya
South Africa
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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.