1. India and Bangladesh have decided to celebrate which day as "Maitri Diwas" (Friendship Day)?
A.December 03
B.December 02
C.December 06
D.December 05
Answer: Option C
Explanation: India and Bangladesh have decided to celebrate December 6, the day on which India formally recognized Bangladesh, as "Maitri Diwas" (Friendship Day).
2. India has joined the 'G20 Troika' with Indonesia and Italy. India will host the G-20 leaders' summit in which year?
A.2024
B.2023
C.2025
D.2022
Answer: Option B
Explanation: India will assume G20 Presidency in December 2022 from Indonesia and will convene the G20 Leaders' Summit for the first time in 2023.
3. Ratan Tata received the state's highest civilian honour for which purpose?
A.contribution to Covid19 vaccine
B.Donation to Poor children education
C.Contribution to cancer treatment
D.Donation to flood
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Assam's chief minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, told the media that Ratan Tata has made a significant contribution to cancer treatment in the state.
4. Which state police has conducted the 'President's Colour Award' ceremony?
A.Rajasthan
B.Uttrakhand
C.Gujarat
D.Himachal Pradesh
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Himachal Pradesh Police has conducted the 'President's Colour Award' ceremony at Shimla's historic Ridge Ground.
5. Which of the following states has won the Gold Medal Award at the 40th edition of India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2021?
A.Haryana
B.Assam
C.Rajasthan
D.Bihar
Answer: Option D
Explanation: The Bihar pavilion won the 6th gold medal by showcasing the state's art and cultural richness through handicrafts like Madhubani, Manjusha arts, terracotta, handlooms and other indigenous products of the state at IITF 2021.
6. RBI has appointed who among the following as the Administrator of Reliance Capital Ltd?
A.Nageswar Rao Y
B.C K Mishra
C.Dilip Kumar Bose
D.R S Sharma
Answer: Option A
Explanation: In this regard, the apex bank has appointed Nageswar Rao Y (Ex-Executive Director, Bank of Maharashtra) as the Administrator of the company under Section 45-IE (2) of the RBI Act.
7. DBS revised India's FY2023 growth forecast to how much percent?
A.7 percent
B.9 percent
C.8 percent
D.10 percent
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The Singapore-based DBS Bank's economic research team has revised India's FY23 growth forecast upwards to 7 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) (CY2022 6.5 per cent) from 6 per cent earlier.
8. India-International Telecommunication Union joint Cyber Drill 2021 for Indian entities. International Telecommunication Union Founded by?
A.1850
B.1855
C.1865
D.1860
Answer: Option C
Explanation: International Telecommunication Union has established on 17 May 1865 as the International Telegraph Union, making it among the oldest international organizations still in operation.
9. Who has been crowned as the woman of the year by World Athletics?
A.Anju Bobby George
B.P.T. Usha
C.Chitra Soman
D.Seema Punia
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Legendary Indian athlete Anju Bobby George has been bestowed with the Woman of the Year Award by World Athletics for grooming talent in the country and for her advocacy of gender equality.
10. The storm, once developed, will be called Jawad as named by which country?
A.Saudi Arabia
B.UAE
C.Qatar
D.Oman
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The storm, once developed, will be called Jawad (pronounced Jowad), as named by Saudi Arabia.
11. US military personnel and which country has begun the 27th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training maritime exercise?
A.China Navy
B.Myanmar Navy
C.Bangladesh Navy
D.Pakistan Navy
Answer: Option C
Explanation: US military personnel and Bangladesh Navy (BN) began the 27th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) maritime exercise virtually in the Bay of Bengal.
12. Which institution has signed a $ 250 million loan with India to support the National Industrial Corridor Development Program (NICDP)?
A.AIIB
B.BRICS Bank
C.IMF
D.ADB
Answer: Option D
Explanation: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Indian government have signed a $ 250 million loan to support the National Industrial Corridor Development Program (NICDP).
13. The InFinity Gathering, a thought leadership forum on FinTech has been launched on which date?
A.December 4, 2020
B.December 3, 2021
C.December 4, 2021
D.December 5, 2021
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the InFinity Gathering, a thought leadership forum on FinTech, through video conferencing on December 3, 2021.
14. Which other two countries have joined India in the G20 Troika?
A.Vietnam, Iran
B.Indonesia, Italy
C.France, Singapore
D.Malaysia, Sri Lanka
Answer: Option B
Explanation: India has joined the 'G20 Troika' and will work closely with Indonesia and Italy to ensure the continuity and stability of the G20 agenda.
15. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and the Indian Army have signed a deal refurbishment of IGLA-1M missiles worth of?
A.Rs 371.41 crore
B.Rs 571.41 crore
C.Rs 271.41 crore
D.Rs 471.41 crore
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and the Indian Army have signed a deal worth Rs 471.41 crore for the refurbishment of IGLA-1M missiles, according to BDL NSE -1.92 percent.
16. What is the theme of World Handicapped day 2021?
A.Empowering persons with disabilities and ensuring inclusiveness and equality
B.Leadership and participation of persons with disabilities
C.Transformation towards a sustainable and resilient society for all
D.Building Back Better: toward a disability-inclusive, accessible and sustainable post-COVID-19 World
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The theme of the World Day of the Handicapped 2021 is the Leadership and participation of persons with disabilities
17. Who has been named as the chairman of India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC)?
A.Sudhanshu Trivedi
B.Jay Shah
C.G. Kamala Vardhana Rao
D.Sambit Patra
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Sambit Patra has been appointed as the chairman of India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
18. Which of the following day is celebrated all over India on 4th December?
A.Indian Postal Service Day
B.Indian Navy Day
C.Indian Science Service Day
D.Indian Postal Service Day
Answer: Option B
Explanation: National Navy Day is celebrated on December 4 to acknowledge the role and achievements of the Indian Navy.
19. Which state government has released the third instalment of the 'Jaganna Vidya Deevena' scheme?
A.Odisha
B.Kerala
C.Andhra Pradesh
D.Telangana
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday released funds as part of the third instalment of the 'Jagananna Vidya Deevena'.
20. Who has been appointed as the Chairman of India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC)?
A.Jamal Siddiqui
B.Sambit Patra
C.Lal Singh Arya
D.Subramanian Swami
Answer: Option B
Explanation: BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra has been appointed as the chairman of India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
21. Which state government has tied up with Bavarian University of Germany?
A. Karnataka
B. Odisha
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. None of these
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The Karnataka Department of Higher Education and Bavarian Universities of Germany on 2 December 2021 decided to join hands together under National
Education Policy (NEP-2020). As per the schedule, an online seminar for Bavarian Universities on NEP will be held in February 2022 wherein representatives of Karnataka and the German Consulate will participate.
22. Which state's police has been honored with the 'President Colours Award'?
A. Punjab
B. Haryana
C. Rajasthan
D. Himachal Pradesh
Answer: Option D
Explanation: On December 1, Himachal Pradesh Police has conducted the 'President's Colour Award' ceremony at Shimla's historic Ridge Ground. The Governor bestowed
the 'President's Color Award' to the State Police on this occasion. DirectorGeneral of Police Sanjay Kundu received the award on the behalf of state police. The Chief
Guest was Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, while Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur was also there as a special guest.
23. Who has taken over as the director of Indraprastha Gas Limited?
A. Vijay Shekar
B. Pawan Kumar
C. Pratik Sinha
D. None of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Pawan Kumar has taken over as Director (Commercial) of Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL). Kumar has taken over the position from Amit Garg, who has been
repatriated to his parent organization BPCL to head the new vertical of renewable energy. IGL is a joint venture of GAIL (India) Ltd and Bharat Petroleum Corporation
Ltd (BPCL) along with the Government of National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi.
24. Who has been appointed as its brand ambassador by Fintech firm Kinara Capita?
A. Shikhar Dhawan
B. Ravindra Jadeja
C. Vicky Kaushal
D. None of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Bengaluru-based fintech firm Kinara Capital has signed Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja as its brand ambassador. With this partnership, the company aims
to boost its outreach in financing the MSME sector. Founded in 2011, the firm has disbursed over 70,000 collateral-free loans till date. Kinara Capital plans to grow
500% by the year 2025.
25. Where has the All India Marathi Sahitya Sammelan started?
A. Pune
B. Nashik
C. Mumbai
D. None of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The 94th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan began in Nashik, Maharashtra on 3 December 2021. It was inaugurated by veteran writer Vishwas Patil in
the presence of the first scientist president of the Sammelan Dr. Jayant Naralikar. Granth Dindi which carries famous books and novels in a palanquin began from the
residence of great Marathi poet and novelist late V V Shirwadkar.
26. Who is joining General Atlantic as the Vice Chairman?
A. Ajay Banga
B. Shantanu Narayan
C. Rajeev Suri
D. Sanjeev Bikhchandani
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Ajay Banga, the former CEO of Mastercard Inc. is joining General Atlantic as Vice Chairman. Ajay Banga will assume his responsibilities with General
Atlantic on January 1, 2022. He retired from Mastercard on 30 November 2021. Current lead Independent Director Merit Janow would be the Non-Executive Independent
Chair of Mastercard.
27. India and which country has decided to celebrate 6th December as 'Friendship Day'?
A. China
B. Japan
C. Bangladesh
D. Nepal
Answer: Option C
Explanation: India and Bangladesh have decided to celebrate December 6, the day on which India formally recognized Bangladesh, as “Maitri Diwas” (Friendship Day).
During the visit of PM Narendra Modi to Bangladesh in March 2021 to attend the national day of Bangladesh, it was decided to commemorate 6 December as Maitri Diwas
(Friendship Day). Ten days before the liberation of Bangladesh, India had recognised Bangladesh on 6 December 1971. India was one of the first countries to establish
bilateral diplomatic ties with Bangladesh.
28. Who has been appointed as the Chairman of National Asset Reconstruction Company (NARCL)?
A. Manik Chakraborty
B. Pradip Shah
C. Ganpat Verma
D. Shivam Jain
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Shah, the founder of IndAsia Fund Advisors, has been appointed chairman of the National Asset Reconstruction Company (NARCL). Pradip Shah, an MBA from
Harvard and chartered accountant, is credited for establishing India’s first and largest housing finance company, HDFC, and rating firm Crisil. While Aditya Birla
Asset Reconstruction Company managing director Sanjay Jain will be the chief executive of India Debt Resolution Company (IDRCL), the privately-owned asset management
company (AMC) mandated to resolve bad loans acquired by NARCL.
29. Which bank has launched "Mahila Mitra Plus" scheme for women?
A. CSB Bank
B. Federal Bank
C. IndusInd Bank
D. Bandhan Bank
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Private sector lender, Federal Bank has launched a feature-rich savings bank product for women. The savings scheme is called Mahila Mitra Plus and provides
a curated set of features, designed to make financial planning and investments easy for women. The special features include exclusive preferential interest rates on
housing loans, processing fee waiver for home loans, complimentary and customised insurance cover.
30. Which country has announced to end Child Marriage by 2030?
A. Congo
B. South Sudan
C. Morocco
D. None of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation: South Sudan’s government has promised to end child marriage by 2030 in line with the African Union’s campaign to end child marriages in the continent.
South Sudan is one of 40 countries in the world with the highest rates of child marriages. A survey conducted in 2010 found that about seven percent of girls marry
before the age of 15 and 40 percent before the age of 18.
31. Who took over as the Flag Officer Commandingin- Chief of the Eastern Naval Command (ENC)?
A. Manoj Pandey
B. Jai Singh Naini
C. Raj Shukla
D. Biswajit Dasgupta
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta assumed charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-inC), Eastern Naval Command (ENC) on 1 December 2021. He is a
recipient of the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal for distinguished service. He was also awarded the Yudh Seva Medal. He was the Chief of Staff, ENC
since June 2020 prior to being elevated as the Commander-in-Chief.
32. Government of India has signed an agreement of ₹3752 crore with which bank for quality education?
A. NDB
B. World Bank
C. ADB
D. None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved nearly ₹3,752 crore funding to the Indian government. It will enhance the quality of school education and also
mitigate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on students’ learning. About 1,800 government schools will be transformed into exemplar schools in the states of Assam ,
Gujarat, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, and Uttarakhand.
33. Which state government has took a loan of $135 million from World Bank for the improvement of electricity services?
A. Karnataka
B. Odisha
C. West Bengal
D. Jharkhand
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The World Bank Group's arm International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) has approved a loan to West Bengal to improve the operational
efficiency and reliability of electricity supply in the state. The loan of $135 million loans was approved for the same. The funds will be used to strengthen
distribution networks, smart-grid technologies and bring financial sustainability to the state’s electricity distribution companies.
34. Which state was recognized as the best state in promoting empowerment of persons with disabilities?
A. Karnataka
B. Telangana
C. Kerala
D. Tamil Nadu
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Tamil Nadu was on 3rd December, awarded the best State for promoting empowerment of persons with disabilities (PwD) in the Centre’s annual nationallevel
awards for the disability sector. Along with the State, several individuals, NGOs and government departments were handed over the 2020 awards by President Ram Nath
Kovind at a ceremony here on International Day of PwD.
35. G. Subramonia Iyer has resigned as part-time chairman of which bank?
A. South Indian Bank
B. CSB Bank
C. Dhanlaxmi Bank
D. Lakshmi Vilas Bank
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Dhanlaxmi Bank’s part-time Chairman G Subramonia Iyer has resigned on 2 December 2021. Iyer was appointed as part-time chairman in February 2021. His
resignation is to be effective from December 31, 2021. In 2020, Sajeev Krishnan, part-time Chairman and independent director of Dhanlaxmi Bank, too had resigned on
June 29.
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