1. Who has been appointed as OYO's strategic group advisor?
A.Rajnish Kumar
B.Rakesh Kumar
C.Rajiv Kumar
D.Rahul Kumar
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Oravel Stays Limited (Oyo) has appointed State Bank of India's (SBI's) former Chairman Rajnish Kumar strategic group advisor.
2. India and European Union (EU) have agreed to step up their Clean Energy and Climate Partnership. They jointly agreed on a detailed work program until which year?
A.2023
B.2024
C.2022
D.2025
Answer: Option A
Explanation: They jointly agreed on a detailed work program until 2023 to implement the 2016 India-EU Clean Energy and Climate Partnership.
3. S&P Global Ratings has projected India's GDP for FY22 at which percent?
A.9.5%
B.8.2%
C.10.3%
D.7.1%
Answer: Option A
Explanation: S&P Global Ratings has retained the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast of India unchanged at 9.5 percent for the financial year 2021-22 (FY22) and 7.8 percent for the year ending FY23.
4. Which nation is the host of the ongoing two-day SCO cyber security seminar?
A.China
B.India
C.Pakistan
D.Russia
Answer: Option B
Explanation: India is hosting a two-day cyber security seminar for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) countries in New Delhi.
5. The Indian Badminton Contingent won how many medals at the 4th Asia Youth Para Games?
A.13
B.15
C.11
D.14
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The Indian para shuttlers finished their campaign at the 4th Asia Youth Para Games with 15 medals against their name, which includes 4 Gold, 7 Silver and 4 Bronze.
6. Goldman Sachs estimates India's GDP growth to rise how much in 2022?
A.9.1%
B.9.4%
C.9.2%
D.9.3%
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Goldman Sachs has forecasted India's GDP to grow to 9.1% year-on-year in 2022 from 8% in 2021.
7. Which state's Chief Minister has launched a web portal and a mobile application prepared by the state finance Department?
A.Karnataka
B.Chhattisgarh
C.Jharkhand
D.West Bengal
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren launched a web portal named 'Hamar Apan Budget' and a mobile application (app) prepared by the state finance Department from the Chief Minister's residential office in Ranchi.
8. Which country won the Davis Cup Title in 2021?
A.Croatia
B.Spain
C.Russia
D.Serbia
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Russia won the Davis Cup title in 2021 by defeating Croatia, after a brilliant performance from Daniil Medvedev.9.
Cambridge Dictionary has named which among the following as the Word of the Year 2021?
A.NFT
B.Vision
C.Clarity
D.Perseverance
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Perseverance, a word that captures the undaunted will of people across the world to never give up, despite the many challenges of the last 12 months, is Cambridge Dictionary's Word of the Year 2021.
10. Who has been appointed as the chairperson of NHAI?
A.Ankita Upadhyaya
B.Alka Upadhyaya
C.Riya Upadhyaya
D.Pooja Upadhyaya
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The Govt has appointed Alka Upadhyaya as chairperson of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
11. India's first standalone metal debit card "FIRST Private Infinite Card", has been launched by which bank?
A.HDFC
B.AXIS
C.ICICI
D.IDFC FIRST Bank
Answer: Option D
Explanation: IDFC FIRST Bank has announced to launch of FIRST Private Infinite.
12. Which nation has announced the boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing?
A.Japan
B.India
C.US
D.Germany
Answer: Option C
Explanation: US President Joe Biden's administration has decided not to send an official US delegation to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing in a symbolic protest against China's ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang.
13. Which project has won 2 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation 2021?
A.Mrigadayavan Palace Woodshop, Phetchaburi, Thailand
B.Doleshwar Hanafia Jame Mosque, Dhaka, Bangladesh
C.Nizamuddin Basti, New Delhi, India
D.Baan Khun Phithak Raya, Pattani, Thailand
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Nizamuddin Revival Project, India's project on the holistic urban revitalisation of the historic Nizamuddin Basti community, in New Delhi.
14. Which nation hosted the 4th Asia Youth Para Games?
A.Japan
B.China
C.Bahrain
D.Oman
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The 4th Asia Youth Para Games (AYPG) were Bahrain's biggest Para sport event ever, which took place.
15. India signed 28 MoUs and agreements with which nation?
A.Germany
B.Russia
C.France
D.Japan
Answer: Option B
Explanation: India and Russia signed a record 28 MoUs and agreements in different sectors including defence, trade, energy, education, cultural exchange, outer space, intellectual property and geological exploration.
16. What is the theme of International Civil Aviation Day 2021?
A.Advanced Innovation for Global Aviation Development
B.Advancing Innovation for Global Aviation Development
C.Advancing Innovation for Global Aviation Division
D.Advancing Innovation for World Aviation Development
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The theme for International Civil Aviation Day 2021 is "Advancing Innovation for Global Aviation Development." and the theme will be until the year 2023.
17. Ajaz Patel became 3rd Bowler to take 10 Wickets in an Innings, he hails from which country?
A.India
B.England
C.Sri Lanka
D.New Zealand
Answer: Option D
Explanation: New Zealand's Ajaz Patel has become the 3rd cricketer who has taken all 10 wickets in an innings
18. The International Civil Aviation Day is being celebrated on which date?
A.December 05
B.December 07
C.December 04
D.December 06
Answer: Option B
Explanation: International Civil Aviation Day is celebrated on December 7 across the world.
19. Who has been invited to join the Board of Advisers of International IDEA?
A.N. V. Ramana
B.SA Bobde
C.Ranjan Gogoi
D.Sunil Arora
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Former Chief Election Commissioner of India, Sunil Arora has been invited to join the Board of Advisors for International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA).
20. Armed Forces Flag Day is being celebrated on which date?
A.December 06
B.December 04
C.December 05
D.December 07
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Armed Forces Flag Day is celebrated on December 7th in the country.
21. Who was honoured with the 56th Jnanpith Award?
A. Nilmani Phookan
B. Damodar Mauzo
C. Amitav Ghosh
D. Krishna Sobti
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Eminent Assamese Poet Nilmani Phookan Jr. has been honoured with the 56th Jnanpith Award. He has been awarded for his outstanding contribution to literature. This is the third time that Assam has received Jnanpith Award. Before Nilmani Phookan, Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya was honoured with the award in 1979 and Mamoni Raisom Goswami was awarded in 2000.
22. As per a new study, the coral reefs in Western Indian Ocean can possibly extinct by which year?
A. 2070
B. 2050
C. 2030
D. 2090
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Most of the coral reefs in the western Indian Ocean face a high risk of extinction in the next 50 years due to global warming and overfishing, as per a new study. The study conducted by a group of researchers claims that coral reefs from Seychelles to South Africa might become functionally extinct by 2070.
23. Which among the following is one of the key reasons for the destruction of coral reefs?
A. Overfishing
B. Overmining
C. Glacier melting
D. Maritime exercises
Answer: Option A
Explanation: In a new study, researchers had analysed the health of coral reefs in 10 countries in the neighbouring areas of the western Indian ocean and the analysis revealed that the coral reefs, especially those in the island nations are in grave danger due to overfishing and the increase in temperature of the water due to global warming.
24. Which nation has announced a 4.5-day work week?
A. Saudi Arabia
B. Oman
C. UAE
D. Bahrain
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The United Arab Emirates announced all government entities will adopt a new work-week schedule consisting of four-and-a-half days with Friday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday forming the new weekend.
25. Who is the commander-in-chief of the Indian Armed Forces?
A. President of India
B. Defence Minister
C. Prime Minister
D. Chief of Defence Staff
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The President of India is the ceremonial head of state of India and commander-in-chief of the Indian Armed Forces. Ram Nath Kovind is the 14th President of India.
26. Which nation has become the 2nd one to boycott 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics?
A. India
B. Japan
C. France
D. Australia
Answer: Option D
Explanation: After US, Australia has announced a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics over concerns about human rights abuses in Xinjiang, particularly against the Uyghur minority community. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said that the decision should come as "no surprise" that their diplomats and politicians would boycott the event.
27. Section 144 has been imposed in which among the following cities till January 15?
A. New Delhi
B. Lucknow
C. Ghaziabad
D. Noida
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The Lucknow Police has invoked Section 144 CrpC in Lucknow district from December 7-January 5, 2022. The law has been imposed in the wake of Christmas and New Year's celebrations amid the Covid-19 threat and protest declared by various farmers' organisations.
28. Who has launched Genesys International Digital Twin Platform?
A. Pawan Kumar
B. Amitabh Kant
C. Pradip Shah
D. None of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Genesys International has launched its pan India program to make the Digital Twin of the entire Urban India.The launch programme was inaugurated by Amitabh Kant,
CEO, NITI Aayog.The creation of this very accurate 3D data will mean a host of applications would open up in highdefinition mapping, which was hitherto not possible,
for smart cars, e-commerce, logistics, gaming, utilities planning for next-generation networks in telecom, renewable energy and in disaster management and emergency
response.
29. Vice President has released the book 'Public Service Ethics', authored by -
A. Syed Ahmed
B. Prabhat Kumar
C. Ramesh Bais
D. Draupadi Murmu
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The Vice President has released the book 'Public Service Ethics', authored by Shri Prabhat Kumar, at the Vice-President's residence. Shri Prabhat Kumar is a former
Governor of Jharkhand and former Cabinet Secretary to the Government of India. Shri Naidu praised the efforts of the book's author, Shri Prabhat Kumar, and the
publisher, IC Centre for Governance, in bringing out the book.
30. Where has the 50 bedded Integrated AYUSHHospital been inaugurated?
A. Odisha
B. Nagaland
C. Manipur
D. None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has announced the AYUSH Development Packages for Manipur. He informed that AYUSH Ministry has decided to construct 15 AYUSH
dispensaries along with 50 Health and wellness centers and seven 10 bedded hospitals. Sarbananda Sonowal also said that the latest scheme by the government will
inspire the people of the state to develop herbal gardens and medicinal plants which will in return create employment and a source of income.
31. Who has been invited to join the Board of Advisers of International IDEA?
A. SA Bobde
B. Ranjan Gogoi
C. Sunil Arora
D. N. V. Ramana
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Former Chief Election Commissioner of India, Sunil Arora has been invited to join the Board of Advisers for International Institute for Democracy and Electoral
Assistance (IDEA). IDEA has a 15-member board of advisers, all of whom are eminent personalities from a wide variety of backgrounds. Arora was India's 23rd chief
election commissioner from December 2, 2018 to April 12, 2021.
32. 'Ekuverin Exercise 2021' is a joint military exercise between India and the army of which country?
A. Maldives
B. Sri Lanka
C. Japan
D. Bangladesh
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The 11th edition of Exercise EKUVERIN between India and Maldives will be conducted at Kadhdhoo Island, Maldives from 6 Dec 2021. It will be concluded on 19th Dec
2021. The exercise will help both nations in understanding transnational terrorism both on land and at sea, conducting counter-terrorism and counterinsurgency
operations, etc. It will also include cultural and sports activities.
33. Recently how many heritage awards have been given by UNESCO for 'Nizamuddin Basti Project'?
A. 2 Legacy Awards
B. 4 Legacy Awards
C. 5 Legacy Awards
D. 6 Legacy Awards
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The UNESCO has conferred two awards for conservation efforts at Nizamuddin Basti, in December 2021. The conservation is being undertaken by the Aga Khan Trust for
Culture (AKTC) in partnership with the South Delhi Municipal Corporation, Archaeological Survey of India, etc. Nine projects from six countries — Bangladesh, China,
India, Japan, Malaysia, and Thailand — have been honoured.
34. Which state government has tied up with SFI to develop swimming ecosystem?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Odisha
D. None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The Odisha government on 4 Dec signed an agreement with the Swimming Federation of India (SFI) to develop, promote and expand the swimming ecosystem in the state and
country. The aim of the partnership is the holistic development of the sport from grassroots to elite level, conducting national and international swimming
competitions. The partnership will be valid for 1 year extendable to 5 years.
35. Indian Badminton Contingent won how many medals at the 4th Asia Youth Para Games?
A. 11 medals
B. 15 medals
C. 14 medals
D. 13 medals
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The Indian badminton contingent in the Asia Youth Para Games 2021 finished the campaign with 15 medals against their name. At Asia Youth Para Games, for India, Tokyo
Paralympian Palak Kohli, Hardik Makkar, and Sanjana Kumari won three medals each. The Indian Para shuttlers at the Asian Youth Para Games 2021 won total of 4 Gold, 7
Silver, and 4 Bronze. The 4th edition of the Asia Youth Para Games 2021 was held in Manama, Bahrain from December 2 to 6, 2021.
36. Where is the 21st India-Russia Annual Summit 2021 held?
A. Moscow
B. New Delhi
C. Beijing
D. Dubai
Answer: Option B
Explanation: On December 6, 2021, Russia President VladimirPutin visited India. He held the 21st India–Russia summit with his counter part Narendra Modi. During his visit, India
and Russia signed 28 agreements.Some of them were semi – confidential. Thus, the Ministry of External Affairs did not release all of its details.
37. A new species of butterfly, Zographetus dzonguensis has been discovered in -
A. Sikkim
B. Assam
C. Tripura
D. Mizoram
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The new species of butterfly has been discovered in Dzongu in North Sikkim. The new species named the Chocolate-bordered Flitter, also carries the scientific name
Zographetus dzonguensis. The new species is closely similar to Z. Pangi from Guangdong and Z. hainanensis from Hainan, China. This is the second butterfly species new
to science from the Northeast after 2015.
38. Which airline will become 1st to use sustainable aviation fuel produced on a commercial scale?
A. British Airways
B. Virgin Atlantic
C. Qatar Airways
D. American Airlines
Answer: Option A
Explanation: British Airways will become the first airline to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced on a commercial scale in the UK. British Airways and Phillips 66
Limited have signed a multi-year sustainable aviation fuel supply agreement. SAF is produced from sustainable waste sources and can reduce lifecycle CO2 emissions by
over 80% compared to traditional jet fuel.
39. Which country has won the Davis Cup 2021?
A. Russia
B. Croatia
C. Serbia
D. Portugal
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The Russian Tennis Federation has won the Davis Cup Finals title against Croatia in Madrid. Daniil Medvedev defeated Marin Cilic by 7-6, 6-2 to seal a 2-0 victory.
Andrey Rublev had won the first singles match against Borna Gojo 6-4 7-6 (7-5). The Russians are the fourth nation to win the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup in
the same year. Russia won its first Davis cup title in the last 15 years.
40. What is the name of India's first survey vessel launched by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE)?
A. Trikand
B. Betwa
C. Sandhayak
D. Talwar
Answer: Option C
Explanation: 'Sandhayak', a first call survey vessel has been launched by GRSE. The launch of Sandhayak symbolized the birth of the ship as she made her first contact with water
and was floated out from her building berth. The survey vessels are capable of full-scale coastal and deep-water hydrographic survey of Ports & Harbor approaches &
the determination of navigational channels & routes. The survey ships are also capable of undertaking the survey of maritime limits and the collection of the
Oceanographic and Geographical data or the defence applications.
41. Which state has started random COVID testing with a target of 25,000 tests per day?
A. Rajasthan
B. Maharashtra
C. Uttarakhand
D. Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami informed that the state government will be launching random testing with a target of 25000 tests daily. The aim of this
move is to monitor and contain the spread of the new COVID variant, Omicron. All the passengers coming from outside the state will also be monitored and tested.
Monitoring teams will be created at the district level.
42. Who was appointed as the Provident Fund Commissioner in the Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO)?
A. Anand Pandey
B. Neelam Shammi Rao
C. Sanjeev Kumar
D. Rajendra K. Lion
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh cadre IAS officer Neelam Shammi Rao was appointed as the Central Provident Fund Commissioner in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).
The Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) approved her name. Before this, she was the Director-General (Training) in the Ministry of Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship, sent to the top post of the retirement fund body EPFO.
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