1. Which one has become the most expensive city, according to the Worldwide Cost of Living Index 2021?
A.Tel Aviv
B.Paris
C.Singapore
D.Syria
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Tel Aviv, Israel has become the most expensive city in the world to live in in 2021, pushing Paris, France and Singapore jointly to occupy the second spot with Zurich and Hong Kong at the fourth and fifth spots respectively.
2. What is the gross GST revenue collected in November 2021?
A.Rs. 1,02,709 crores
B.Rs. 1,16,393 crores
C.Rs. 1,17,010 crores
D.Rs 1,31,526 crores
Answer: Option D
Explanation: The gross GST revenue collected in November 2021 is Rs 1,31,526 crores.
3. The Arunachal Pradesh (AP) Government has signed which Bollywood actor on the occasion of their golden jubilee celebrations?
A.Aamir Khan
B.Akshay Kumar
C.Sanjay Dutt
D.Salman Khan
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The Arunachal Pradesh (AP) Government has signed Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt as the brand ambassador and award-winning filmmaker and branding expert Rahul Mittra as brand advisor of the occasion of their golden jubilee celebrations, marking the 50th year of the naming of the state.
4. Which former Indian President's birth anniversary is celebrated on December 3rd?
A.V. V. Giri
B.Rajendra Prasad
C.K. R. Narayanan
D.Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The birth anniversary of India's first President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad is celebrated on December 3rd
5. Which bank has signed an agreement with UIL for empowering women entrepreneurs by providing financial assistance?
A.State Bank of India
B.Punjab National Bank
C.Canara Bank
D.Bank of Baroda
Answer: Option A
Explanation: State Bank of India (SBI) has signed an agreement with Usha International Limited (UIL) for empowering women entrepreneurs by providing financial assistance.
6. GUVI has signed which Indian Women's cricketer as its brand ambassador?
A.Smriti Mandhana
B.Jhulan Goswami
C.Mithali Raj
D.Deepti Sharma
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) incubated startup, GUVI has signed Indian Women's cricketer Smriti Mandhana as its brand ambassador.
7. Who is the author of the book titled 'Naoroji: Pioneer of Indian Nationalism'?
A.Bhola Ram Patil
B.Deepak Kumar
C.Dinyar Patel
D.Jasvinder Kalra
Answer: Option C
Explanation: A biography titled 'Naoroji: Pioneer of Indian Nationalism', authored by Dinyar Patel and published by Harvard University Press.
8. Which year did the tragic Bhopal gas disaster occur?
A.1991
B.1984
C.1990
D.1981
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The Bhopal gas tragedy had taken place on the night of 2-3 December 1984 when there has a gas leak at the Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) pesticide plant in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
9. India Ratings and Research has projected India's FY22 GDP growth forecast at which percent?
A.9.4%
B.6.4%
C.10.1%
D.8.6%
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The rating agency, India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) expects India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the Second Quarter of Financial Year-2022 (Q2 FY22) at 8.3 percent and in FY22 at 9.4 percent.
10. When will the last Solar Eclipse of 2021 occur?
A.December 4th
B.December 9th
C.December 7th
D.December 5th
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The last Solar Eclipse of 2021 will occur on December 4, 2021.
11. Magdalena Andersson has been appointed as the 1st female Prime Minister of which country?
A.Finland
B.Sweden
C.Switzerland
D.Norway
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Former Finance Minister of Sweden, Eva Magdalena Andersson from the Social Democratic Party (SDP) won her 2nd election and became 1st female Prime Minister (PM) of Sweden.
12. Who will be appointed as IMF's First Deputy Managing Director?
A.Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
B.Soumya Swaminathan
C.Suchitra Ella
D.Gita Gopinath
Answer: Option D
Explanation: The Chief Economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Gita Gopinath will take up a new role as the First Deputy Managing Director of IMF.
13. Who has authored his autobiography titled 'The Ambuja Story: How a Group of Ordinary Men Created an Extraordinary Company'?
A.Pullela Gopichand
B.Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
C.Puneet Dalmia
D.Narotam Sekhsaria
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Narotam Sekhsaria wrote his autobiography 'The Ambuja Story: How a Group of Ordinary Men Created an Extraordinary Company'.
14. World Handicapped day is being celebrated on which date every year?
A.December 02
B.December 01
C.December 06
D.December 03
Answer: Option D
Explanation: World Handicapped day is celebrated on December 3rd is also known as the International Day of Persons with disabilities.15.During a Solar Eclipse, what comes in front of the Sun and blocks its light?
A.Mars
B.Earth
C.Moon
D.Venus
Answer: Option C
Explanation: A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth and partially or fully blocks the Sun's light in some areas and casts a shadow
on the Earth.
16.Telugu lyricist Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry passed away. Which honour was given in 2019 for his contribution to the film world and literature?
A.Bharat Ratna
B.Padma Shri
C.Padma Bhushan
D.Padma Vibhushan
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Award-winning Telugu lyricist and Padma Shri awardee Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry passed away following lung cancer-related complications.
17. Which Indian state has reported India's first two cases of Omicron COVID variant?
A.Tamil Nadu
B.Kerala
C.Karnataka
D.Rajasthan
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Two cases of Omicron were detected in Karnataka, India.
18. Who has won the 7th Dr M S Swaminathan Award for the period 2017-19?
A. Prakhar Kumar
B. Nishant Sharma
C. V Praveen Rao
D. Shikhar Agrawal
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, V Praveen Rao wins the 7th Dr M S Swaminathan Award for the period 2017-19.
19. Who has topped the Fortune India 50 Most Powerful Women list?
A.Priyanka Chopra
B.Nirmala Sitharaman
C.Nita Ambani
D.Gita Gopinath
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Finance Nirmala Sitharaman has ranked at the top on Fortune India 50 Most Powerful Women list while Reliance's Nita Ambani has grabbed second place.
20. Paytm Payments Bank Limited has launched a card, keeping in mind the vision of one nation, one card, what is the name it?
A.Paytm Trans Card
B.Paytm Time Card
C.Paytm Travel Card
D.Paytm Transit Card
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Paytm Payments Bank Limited has launched "Paytm Transit Card", keeping in mind the vision of one nation, one card.
21. Which country will host the G20 summit for the first time in 2023?
A. Indonesia
B. Italy
C. India
D. America
Answer: Option A
Explanation: India has become a member of G20 ‘Trioka’, the top grouping within G20 that includes current, previous and incoming presidencies. Apart from India,
Trioka includes Indonesia and Italy. India will assume the G20 Presidency in December 2022 from Indonesia. India will convene the G20 Leaders’ Summit for the first
time in the country in 2023. As a Trioka member, India will work closely with Indonesia and Italy to ensure continuity of the G20’s agenda.
22. ‘Micro Finance Incentive & Relief Scheme, 2021’ has been launched by which state?
A. Assam
B. Telangana
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Odisha
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The Assam Microfinance Incentive and Relief Scheme, 2021 was launched by the Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma in November 2021. The scheme aims
to benefit 24 lakh women in the state. Under the scheme, around 24 lakh women in the State are to receive one – time incentive between ₹16,000 and ₹25,000 each.
23. Who has won the 7th Dr. M. S. Swaminathan Award for 2017-19?
A. V Praveen Rao
B. PC Modi
C. R. Hari Kumar
D. Manoj Kumar Mago
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, V Praveen Rao wins the 7th Dr M S Swaminathan Award for the period
2017-19. It is a biennial national (every 2 years) award that was presented by the retired ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) Employees Association
(RICAREA) and Nuziveedu Seeds Limited. It carries a cash prize of ₹2 lakh and a citation.
24. Who has been appointed by OYO as the advisor to its strategic group?
A. Vijay Shekhar
B. Rajnish Kumar
C. Prateek Sinha
D. None of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation: OYO has announced the appointment of Rajnish Kumar, former Chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI), as its strategic group advisor. Kumar will play a
key role in advising OYO’s management on short-term and long-term strategy, and regulatory and stakeholder engagement. He is currently on the boards of HSBC Asia
Pacific, L&T infotech, Hero Motocorp, and BharatPe.
25. Which Indian state has reported India's first two cases of Omicron COVID variant?
A. Kerala
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Karnataka
D. Rajasthan
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Two COVID-19 cases of the Omicron variant have been detected in India, the Health Ministry said on 2nd December 2021, making it the 30th country in the
world to report the coronavirus strain that has triggered global alarm. Both the cases have been reported in Karnataka with the patients being two men aged 66 and 46.
According to sources, while the 66-year-old is a foreigner with a history of travel to South Africa, the 46-year-old is a health worker in Bengaluru.
26. India’s largest Solar and Battery project has been bagged by -
A. Tata Power
B. Sterlite Power
C. L&T Power
D. Reliance Energy
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Tata Power Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary Tata Power Solar Systems has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI).
It will build India’s largest utility-scale BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) project and a 100 MW EPC solar project. The total contract value of the project is
approximately ₹945 crore, and it will be completed within 18 months.
27. Which medal has Rajshree Sancheti won in the women's air rifle in the Shooting Nationals?
A. Gold
B. Silver
C. Bronze
D. None of these
Answer: Option A
Explanation: In shooting, Rajshree Sancheti claimed the gold medal in the women’s 10-meter air rifle at the 64th National Shooting Championship Competitions (NSCC) in
Bhopal on 30 November 2021. Zeena Khitta of Himachal Pradesh won silver while Shreya Agrawal won bronze. In the junior women’s 10m air rifle event, Tamil Nadu’s
R. Narmada Nithin won the gold.
28. Who has been appointed as the chairman of 'India Tourism Development Corporation'?
A. Smriti Irani
B. Piyush Goyal
C. Sambit Patra
D. None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Sambit Patra has been appointed as the Chairman of India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. The
Appointments Committee has approved the Tourism Ministry’s proposal to split the post of Chairman and Managing Director of ITDC. IAS officer, GKV Rao will hold the
post of Managing Director.
29. Which state has clinched the Gold medal at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2021?
A. Bihar
B. Jharkhand
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Chhattisgarh
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The 40th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2021 was inaugurated by the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal. The IITF 2021 was
organized by India Trade Promotion Organization. The theme of the event was ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ and to promote ‘Vocal for Local’. Around 3000 exhibitors participated in the exhibition.
30. Which bank has tied up with Usha International to empower women?
A. BOB
B. SBI
C. PNB
D. None of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation: SBI has signed an agreement with Usha International Limited (UIL) for empowering women entrepreneurs by providing financial assistance. The financial
assistance will be provided under the Joint Liability Group model. As per the MoU, branches of the bank in Uttarakhand, Delhi, Western UP, and NCR Haryana will be
financing women entrepreneurs to Usha Silai School to purchase sewing machines.
31. Who has been appointed as the 1st Deputy Managing Director of International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
A. Gita Gopinath
B. Rodrigo Rato
C. W.S. Okamoto
D. Shaktikanta Das
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The Indian American, Gita Gopinath has become the first Deputy Managing Director of International Monetary Fund. She is the first Indian to take up the
top role in the organisation. First Deputy Managing Director is the second top post in IMF next to the Managing Director. She was born in Kolkata in 1971. She
completed her graduation in University of Delhi and her masters in Washington University and PhD in Princeton University.
32. The 9th edition of International Tourism Mart for the North East Region was held in -
A. Kohima
B. Guwahati
C. Dispur
D. Aizawl
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The 9th edition of the International Tourism Mart (ITM) for the Northeast Region was conducted from 27 to 29 November in Kohima, Nagaland. Union Minister
of State for Tourism and Defence Ajay Bhatt and Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, MLA & Tourism Advisor H Khehovi Yeputhomi had jointly inaugurated the three-day
event. During the ceremony, the MoS also mentioned that 16 projects in the North-East have been sanctioned under the 'Swadesh Darshan' scheme.
33. Which bank has launched India’s first standalone metal debit card?
A. Nainital Bank
B. IndusInd Bank
C. IDBI Bank
D. IDFC FIRST Bank
Answer: Option D
Explanation: IDFC FIRST Bank announced the launch of FIRST Private Infinite, the country’s first-ever standalone metal debit card, in partnership with Visa, the global
leader in digital payments.First Private Infinite is a lifetime free card designed specifically for customers who are part of the Bank’s FIRST Private program, a
premium savings and wealth offering. The FIRST Private program offers an unrivalled banking and investment experience to customers and comes with a range of
exceptional investment, banking, lifestyle and wellness benefits.
34. Who has won the NIF Book Prize 2021 for his biography titled ‘Naoroji: Pioneer of Indian Nationalism’?
A. Krishna Menon
B. Dinyar Patel
C. Amit Ahuja
D. Jairam Ramesh
Answer: Option B
Explanation: A biography titled ‘Naoroji: Pioneer of Indian Nationalism’, authored by Dinyar Patel and published by Harvard University Press selected as the winner of
the 4th Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay NIF (New India Foundation) Book Prize 2021. The bookmarked the life events and legacy of Dada Bhai Naoroji. It also contains the
historical background of India’s National Movement during the 19th century.
35. As per report, Which country has topped in the production of 'Plastic Waste'?
A. China
B. Japan
C. USA
D. None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The United States is by far the biggest contributor to global plastic waste in the world, according to a new report submitted to the federal government
on 1 December 2021. Overall, the US contributed around 42 million metric tons (MMT) in plastic waste in 2016 — more than twice as much as China. The report is titled
“Reckoning with the U.S. Role in Global Ocean Plastic Waste”.
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