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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: November 14, 2023

November 14, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for November 14, 2023 INDIA IQAir’s AQI Data: Delhi is the most polluted city in world; Mumbai and Kolkata were among the top 10 in the list. Centre extends UAPA ban on ..

New Guidelines for IIM Director Appointments

November 14, 2023

The central government has recently issued fresh guidelines for the selection of directors at Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). These guidelines bring significant changes to the qualifications required for IIM director appointments and grant enhanced authority to the President as ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : November 12-14, 2023

November 14, 2023

41. 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 Answer Correct Answer: A [Falguni Shah] Notes:The song ‘Abundance in Millets’, featuring ..

MoRTH Proposes Uniform Cyber Security Standards for Four-Wheelers

November 14, 2023

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 both passenger and commercial vehicles. The aim is to safeguard these vehicles ..

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

November 14, 2023

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 growth trends, strong Chinese imports, minor downside risks to economic growth, and ..

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

November 14, 2023

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 change. A staggering 347 million children under the age of 18 in ..

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Smart Cities Mission Progress

November 14, 2023

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 have emerged as the top performers. These cities are leading in terms ..

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

November 14, 2023

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 agreement aims to enhance urban infrastructure, service delivery, and governance systems. Program ..

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GPS Tracker Anklet: Monitoring Accused Individuals and the Legal Implications

November 14, 2023

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 Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Jammu – the affixing of a GPS ..

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Parliamentary Committee Recommends No Handcuffs for Economic Offenders

November 14, 2023

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. The committee’s suggestions come as part of recommended changes to the Bharatiya ..

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