Daily Current Affairs 23 November 2023

1.		What is the reason behind the International Cricket Council (ICC) banning transgender players from participating in international women’s cricket?

Safety concerns

Lack of skill

Inclusion of cricket in the Olympics

Compliance with IOC guidelines

2.		Who has been appointed as the new Global Delivery Center (GDC) leader at Microsoft?

Satya Nadella

Aparna Gupta

Bill Gates

Sundar Pichai

3.		Which institute developed the new high-yielding black pepper variety named 'IISR Chandra'?

IIT Delhi

IIT Kharagpur

IIT Ropar

IIT Bombay

4.		What innovative approach is the International Cricket Council (ICC) set to implement to regulate and enhance the pace of play in men’s ODIs and T20Is?

Introduction of Power Plays

Shot Clocks

Mandatory Strategic Timeouts

Use of DRS for every decision

5.		What rare metal has been discovered in the sand of the Sutlej River in Punjab by researchers from IIT Ropar?

Platinum

Tantalum

Titanium

Palladium

6.		Which day is observed annually on November 21st to raise awareness about sustainable fisheries management?

World Environment Day

Earth Day

World Fisheries Day

Ocean Day

7.		Why did the International Cricket Council (ICC) relocate the upcoming men’s Under-19 World Cup from Sri Lanka to South Africa?

Security Concerns

COVID-19 Pandemic

Government Interference

Weather Conditions

8.		What is the primary purpose of the India-Australia 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue?

Economic Cooperation

Defence Cooperation

Cultural Exchange

Environmental Sustainability

9.		What is the focus of the VFX and Tech Pavilion inaugurated by Union Minister Anurag Thakur at the 54th IFFI?

Culinary Arts

Film-making Technology

Space Exploration

Renewable Energy

10.		Who has been declared the "Brand Ambassador of Bengal" by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee?

Sachin Tendulkar

Sourav Ganguly

Virat Kohli

P. V. Sindhu