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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : November 12-14, 2023

1. Who is the singer of ‘Abundance in Millets’ song, which has been nominated for the Grammy award? [A] Falguni Shah[B] Udit Narayan[C] Asha Bhosle[D] Shankar Mahadevan Show...

November 14, 2023

MoRTH Proposes Uniform Cyber Security Standards for Four-Wheelers

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has introduced a draft proposal for uniform Cyber Security and Management Systems (CSMS) provisions for specific categories of four-wheelers, including...

November 14, 2023

OPEC Maintains Confidence in Oil Market Despite Price Drop, Blames Speculators

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has expressed confidence in the oil market’s underlying strength, emphasizing robust fundamentals. Despite recent price declines, OPEC cited healthy global...

November 14, 2023

UN Report Highlights Severe Water Scarcity Impacting Children in South Asia Due to Climate Change

The United Nations has identified South Asia as the region with the highest number of children struggling due to severe water scarcity compounded by the effects of climate...

November 14, 2023

Smart Cities Mission Progress

As the deadline for the Smart Cities Mission in India approaches in June 2024, cities in states like Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan...

November 14, 2023

India Signs USD 400 Million Loan Agreement with ADB to Boost Urban Reform Agenda

The central government of India has inked a significant USD 400 million policy-based loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support its urban reform agenda. The...

November 14, 2023

GPS Tracker Anklet: Monitoring Accused Individuals and the Legal Implications

In recent news, Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, accused of offenses under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), was released on bail with a special condition imposed by a National...

November 14, 2023

Parliamentary Committee Recommends No Handcuffs for Economic Offenders

A parliamentary committee has recommended that individuals accused of economic offenses should not be handcuffed, differentiating them from those arrested for heinous crimes such as rape and murder....

November 14, 2023

Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse

On November 12, a section of the under-construction tunnel from Silkyara to Dandalgaon in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi collapsed, trapping approximately 36-40 laborers. The incident occurred as part of the...

November 14, 2023

Government Considers Expanding DAY-NULM

The Indian government is contemplating the launch of a second phase of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM), which is scheduled to conclude in March 2024....

November 14, 2023

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