DGFT bans export of lithium-ion battery waste ('black mass') – Quiz (11.11.2026)

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DGFT bans export of lithium-ion battery waste ('black mass') – Quiz (11.11.2026) – 5 questions, subject: Current Affairs. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
The DGFT, which banned the export of lithium-ion battery black mass, works under which ministry?

Correct Answer: A [Commerce & Industry]

Explanation:

Ministry of Commerce & Industry – Department of Commerce. Customs duty is collected by the Finance Ministry's CBIC.

2.  
Which law empowers the Centre to frame export–import policy and impose bans like this one?

Correct Answer: B [FT(D&R) Act, 1992]

Explanation:

Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 – Sections 3 and 5. FEMA regulates foreign exchange.

3.  
Which international convention controls the cross-border movement of hazardous wastes such as battery waste?

Correct Answer: A [Basel]

Explanation:

Basel (1989) – hazardous waste. Rotterdam – prior consent in chemical trade; Stockholm – persistent organic pollutants; Minamata – mercury.

4.  
In 2023 the GSI reported India's first lithium resources in Reasi district. Where is it?

Correct Answer: D [Jammu and Kashmir]

Explanation:

Jammu and Kashmir – Salal–Haimana area, 5.9 million tonnes (inferred). Lithium, atomic number 3, is the lightest metal.

5.  
Where in Tamil Nadu is CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI), a centre for battery research?

Correct Answer: C [Karaikudi]

Explanation:

Karaikudi (Sivaganga district) – foundation stone laid in 1948 on land and funds given by Alagappa Chettiar (institute opened in 1953); it does lithium-ion battery research.

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