1. International Tea Day 2021 is celebrated on which date?
A.December 14
B.December 15
C.December 12
D.December 13
Answer: Option B
Explanation:International Tea Day is celebrated on December 15 in India and other tea-growing nations- Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, Kenya, Malawi, Malaysia, Uganda and Tanzania.
2. Which Cryptocurrency is allowed in Myanmar?
A.Ethereum
B.Tether
C.Bitcoin
D.Litecoin
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Myanmar's shadow government has allowed the use of the world's largest cryptocurrency called Tether.
3. Which state government has set up General Category Commission (Samanya Varg Aayog) for upper castes?
A.Himachal Pradesh
B.Madhya Pradesh
C.Andhra Pradesh
D.Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Himachal Pradesh govt announced setting up a Commission for upper castes, on the lines of Madhya Pradesh.
4. Government of Karnataka has signed an LoU with which organization as a part of the state-level initiative 'Code-Unnati'?
A.United Nations Security Council
B.United Nations Human Rights Council
C.United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
D.United Nations Development Programme
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Karnataka & UNDP signed an LoU as a part of 'Code-Unnati' to improve entrepreneurship & youth employment.
5. Who has been appointed as the new Global CEO of Chanel?
A.Jayshree Ullal
B.Indra Nooyi
C.Leena Nair
D.Reshma Shetty
Answer: Option C
Explanation:French luxury fashion house Chanel named Leena Nair, Chief Human Resources Officer of Unilever, as its new global CEO.
6. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's death anniversary is observed on which date?
A.December 17
B.December 14
C.December 15
D.December 16
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 71st death anniversary on December 15, 2021.
7. Who launched the Bob World Wave Wearable Payment Solution?
A.Reserve Bank of India
B.Indian Bank
C.Indian Overseas Bank
D.Bank of Baroda
Answer: Option D
Explanation:A wearable payment solution called "bob World Wave" was launched by the Bank of Baroda.
8. Who has authored the new book titled "Watershed: How We Destroyed India's Water And How We Can Save It"?
A.Subhadra Sen Gupta
B.Mriduala Ramesh
C.Bhaskar Chattopadhyay
D.Amit Ranjan
Answer: Option B
Explanation:A new book titled "Watershed: How We Destroyed India's Water And How We Can Save It" authored by Mriduala Ramesh.
9. Which state is holding the top spot with 255,700 registered EVs?
A.Uttar Pradesh
B.Punjab
C.Tamil Nadu
D.Gujarat
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Uttar Pradesh holds the top spot in Total Registered EVs in India: Ministry of Road Transport & Highways.
10. Which country has become the first country to transition to 4 and half-day work week?
A.United Arab Emirates
B.Qatar
C.Saudi Arabia
D.Kuwait
Answer: Option A
Explanation:The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced to change its 5-day work-week to a 4 and a half day starting and became the first country to make the employee-
friendly transition as part of its efforts to improve productivity and work-life balance.
11. Which among the following Indian drug makers is developing a COVID vaccine booster shot that would be more effective against Omicron?
A.Lupin
B.Dr Reddy's Laboratories
C.Cipla
D.Serum Institute of India
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Serum Institute of India's CEO Adar Poonawalla said that they are working towards developing a vaccine booster shot that is more effective against the new
Omicron COVID variant.
12. Which initiative was launched by the Maharashtra government that focuses on environmental conservation and protection?
A.Vasundhara initiative
B.Vasundara Earth initiative
C.My Vasundhara initiative
D.My Earth initiative
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Maharashtra Government launched My Vasundhara (My Earth) initiative environmental conservation and protection, focusing on all the five elements of nature
called "Panchmahabhutas".
13. Which Payments Bank has partnered with NPCI Bharat Bill Pay Limited to facilitate pan India doorstep bill payments service?
A.India Post Payments Bank
B.Jio Payments Bank
C.Paytm Payments Bank
D.Fino Payments Bank
Answer: Option A
Explanation:India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) partnered with NPCI Bharat Bill Pay Limited (NBBL) to facilitate pan India doorstep bill payments service for IPPB and non-
IPPB customers.
14. President of India has embarked on a three-day state visit to which nation?
A.Sri Lanka
B.Nepal
C.Russia
D.Bangladesh
Answer: Option D
Explanation:President Ram Nath Kovind embarked on his three-day state visit to Bangladesh.
15. What is the position of India in the World Talent Ranking Report 2021?
A.42nd
B.60th
C.55th
D.56th
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Switzerland has retained its top position, India is ranked 56th.
16. When will Prime Minister Narendra Modi lay the foundation stone of the Ganga Expressway project?
A.December 17
B.December 18
C.December 16
D.December 19
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of the Ganga Expressway project in Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh on December 18.
17. India has been re-elected to International Maritime Organisation Council for 2022-2023. Where is the headquarters of IMO?
A.New York, United States
B.London, United Kingdom
C.Shanghai, China
D.Jakarta, Indonesia
Answer: Option B
Explanation:London, United Kingdom is the headquarters of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
18. How many buildings were inaugurated as part of Phase 1 of the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham project?
A.28
B.19
C.23
D.16
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Prime Minister inaugurated phase-1 of the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham project at Kashi, which is constructed at a cost of Rs 339 crore. PM Modi laid the
foundation stone for this project in 2019. A total of 23 buildings inaugurated in phase 1 of the project.
19. The term of the ED Director has been extended to how many years?
A.5 years
B.7 years
C.6 years
D.4 years
Answer: Option A
Explanation:The Parliament passed the Central Vigilance Commission (Amendment) Bill 2021 to extend the term of Enforcement Directorate (ED) Director to a maximum of 5
years.
20. How many Dirhams are saved by Dubai going 100% Paperless?
A.Around 3 billion Dirham
B.Around 5 billion Dirham
C.Around 4 billion Dirham
D.Around 2 billion Dirham
Answer: Option A
Explanation:It'll save around 3 billion Dirham (USD 350 million) and 14-million-man hours.
21. Who has assumed charge as Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee?
A.Admiral R. Hari Kumar
B.Army Chief General MM Naravane
C.Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari
D. Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Indian Army Chief Gen MM Naravane has been appointed as the Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee because of his seniority among the three service Chiefs. The
position of head of the Chiefs of Staff Committee fell vacant after the death of the CDS Bipin Rawat in the IAF helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu on December 8, 2021.
22. When is Vijay Diwas observed?
A.December 14th
B.December 15th
C.December 16th
D.December 17th
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Vijay Diwas in India is observed annually in India on December 16 to commemorate the country’s victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war that led to the formation of
Bangladesh. The day pays homage to the soldiers who fought bravely during the war which ultimately helped the Indian Armed Forces in establishing their prowess.
23. Which among the following has been inscribed in the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?
A.Durga Puja in Kolkata
B.Onam in Kerala
C.Chhath Puja in Bihar
D.Baisakhi in Punjab
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Durga Puja in Kolkata has been included by UNESCO in its representative list of 'Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity'. It is now among the 14 Indian elements on
the ICH list.
24. Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to raise the legal marriage age of women from 18 to how many years?
A.21 years
B.25 years
C.23 years
D.19 years
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Union Cabinet on December 15, 2021 cleared a bill to raise women's legal marriage age from 18 to 21 years after reviewing a proposal from a specially constituted task
force. The task force had made its recommendations after holding extensive consultations with experts and young adults, especially young women.
25. Cabinet has approved a treaty between India and which nation concerning Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters?
A.Poland
B.Sweden
C.Germany
D.Denmark
Answer: Option A
Explanation:The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 15, 2021 approved the Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters between India and
Poland to enhance the capability and effectiveness of both countries in the investigation and prosecution of crimes, including crimes related to terrorism through
mutual legal assistance.
26. India’s first green hydrogen-based microgrid project is being undertaken in which state?
A.Andhra Pradesh
B.Telangana
C.Madhya Pradesh
D.Kerala
Answer: Option A
Explanation:India’s first green hydrogen-based microgrid project will be undertaken at Simhadri in Andhra Pradesh. The project is in line with PM Modi’s vision of India becoming
carbon neutral by 2070.
27. Who has become the fourth Indian mathematician to win Ramanujan Prize 2021?
A.Shaily Singh
B.Neena Gupta
C. Seema Sharma
D.Prerna Sengupta
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Indian Mathematician Neena Gupta has been awarded 2021 DST-ICTP-IMU Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians from developing countries. She has become the fourth
Indian mathematician and third woman to win the coveted award.
28. Who wrote the book India wins Freedom?
A.Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
B. Amrita Pritam
C.Vikram Seth
D.Arundhati Roy
Answer: Option A
Explanation:India wins freedom, is the story of the Indian freedom movement, written by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, who was an Indian independence activist, writer and senior leader of the Indian National Congress. He had become the First Minister of Education in the Indian government.
29. What is the new name of Habibganj railway station?
A. Rani Kamalapati
B. Rani Padmavati
C. Rani Lakshmibai
D. Chand Bibi
Answer: Option A
Explanation:The Habibganj railway station in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh has been renamed after 18th-century Gond Queen of Bhopal, Rani Kamlapati.Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi
will inaugurate the revamped Rani Kamlapati railway station on November 15, during his visit to Bhopal.The railway station has been redeveloped with modern airport-
like amenities at a cost of ₹450 crore under Public Private Partnership mode in three years.
30. Who will take charge as the Head of National Cricket Academy?
A. VVS Lakshman
B. Virender Sehwag
C. Irfan Pathan
D. Anil Kumble
Answer: Option A
Explanation:The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly on November 14, 2021, confirmed that former India batsman VVS Laxman will take charge as
the Head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA).Laxman is expected to take up the role by December 2021.The announcement comes after the post got vacant after the
former Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid became Team India’s Head Coach on November 3, 2021.
31. PM Narendra Modi has virtually inaugurated the Bhagwan Birsa Munda Museum in -
A. Ranchi
B. Dhanbad
C. Patna
D. Bhubaneswar
Answer: Option A
Explanation:The Bhagwan Birsa Munda Museum inaugurated byPM Modi on November 15, 2021, is known as Bhagwan Birsa Munda Smriti Udayan Sah Swantantra Senani Sangrahalaya.The
Bhagwan Birsa Munda Museum in Ranchi is spread across 38 acres of land.The Museum houses a 25ft high statue of Bhagwan Birsa Munda along with 9ft high statues of 13
other freedom fighters of tribal movement during India’s Independence.
32. Who has become the first bowler to give zero runs in T20 cricket?
A. Dinesh Karthik
B. Akshay Karnewar
C. Rahul Chahar
D. Hardik Pandya
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Akshay Karnewar has become the first bowler in men’s T20 cricket to concede zero runs from his full quota of overs.He achieved this feat of bowling four maiden
overs during the Round 4 Plate match against Manipur in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021-22 at the ACA Stadium in Vijaywada.Karnewar finished with impressive figures
of four overs, four maidens, and two wickets (4-4-0-2).
33. Who has become the first bowler to give zero runs in T20 cricket?
A. Dinesh Karthik
B. Akshay Karnewar
C. Rahul Chahar
D. Hardik Pandya
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Akshay Karnewar has become the first bowler in men’s T20 cricket to concede zero runs from his full quota of overs.He achieved this feat of bowling four maiden
overs during the Round 4 Plate match against Manipur in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021-22 at the ACA Stadium in Vijaywada.Karnewar finished with impressive figures
of four overs, four maidens, and two wickets (4-4-0-2).
34. India successfully launched the 41st Scientific Expedition to which continent?
A. Antarctica
B. Oceania
C. Africa
D. South America
Answer: Option A
Explanation:India successfully launched the 41st Scientific Expedition to Antarctica on November 15, 2021.The first batch of its contingents comprising of 23 scientists and
support staff has reached the Indian Antarctic station Maitri. Four more batches will be landing in Antarctica by mid-January 2022.The team of 48 members at the 41st
expedition is being led by Dr. Shailendra Saini, Scientist National Centre for Polar & Ocean Research (Voyage Leader), Shri. HuidromNageshwar Singh, Metrologist,
India Metrological Department (Leader, Maitri Station) and Shri. AnoopKalayilSoman, scientist Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (Leader, Bharati Station).
35. Who has won 2021 KidsRights International Children’s Peace Prize for waste project?
A. Vihaan
B. Jaswant
C. Nav Agarwal
D. Both (1) & (3)
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Two Delhi-based teenage brothers Vihaan (17) and Nav Agarwal (14) have won the 17th annual KidsRights International Children’s Peace Prize for tackling pollution in
their home city by recycling household waste.The duo received the prestigious award by Indian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kailash Satyarthi on November 14, 2021.Vihaan
and Nav have developed an “One Step Greener” initiative for segregating rubbish and organising waste pickups for trash from thousands of homes, schools and offices.
36. The Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses in New Delhi has been renamed on whose name?
A. Arun Jaitley
B. Manohar Parrikar
C. Jaswant Singh
D. PV Narasimha Rao
Answer: Option B
Explanation:The Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses in New Delhi has been renamed as Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA).Raksha Mantri
Rajnath Singh unveiled a plaque on November 15, 2021 to rename the institute after former Defence Minister late Manohar Parrikar.Raksha Mantri is the President of the
MP-IDSA Institute.The renaming of the institute coincides with the 57th Foundation Day of the Institute, celebrated on November 11, 2021.
37. In which state, Vivek Sagar Prasad was elected as the captain for the Hockey Junior World Cup?
A. Haryana
B. Maharashtra
C. Odisha
D. Kerala
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Olympic bronze-medalist Vivek Sagar Prasad will lead the 18-strong Indian men's hockey squad's title defence at the FIH men's junior World Cup starting in
Bhubaneswar from November 24.The event slated to begin on November 24 will witness 16 top teams from across the globe vie for the trophy, which was previously won by
India in 2016.Hockey India on 11th November, named the 18- member Indian junior men’s hockey team for the event with Vivek Sagar Prasad as captain and defender Sanjay,
who was part of the India U-18 team that won silver at the Youth Olympic Games 2018 in Buenos Aires, as vice-captain.
38. Central government has moved an ordinance proposing an extension of tenure of CBI and ED Directors up to how many years?
A. 5 years
B. 6 years
C. 4 years
D. 7 years
Answer: Option A
Explanation:On November 14, 2021, the Central Government of India promulgated two ordinances for extending the tenure of Directors of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for up to five years.Currently the chiefs of both central agencies have a tenure of two years.The two new ordinances brought are
“The Central Vigilance Commission (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021” and “The Delhi Special Police Establishment (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021”.
39. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the first operationalised private sector defence manufacturing facility in
A. Agra
B. Kanpur
C. Varanasi
D. Lucknow
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the first operationalised private sector defence manufacturing facility in Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC)
in Lucknow on November 13, 2021.The facility will be run by Aerolloy Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of PTC Industries Limited.It will manufacture parts for
Aircraft Engines, Helicopter Engines, Structural parts for aircrafts , Drones and UAV, Submarines, Ultra-Light Artillery Guns, Space Launch Vehicles and Strategy
Systems.
40. India will be receiving an S-400 Triumf air defence system from which nation?
A. Germany
B. France
C. Russia
D. US
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Russia started the supply of the S-400 Triumf air defence system to India, announced the Director of Russian Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation
(FSMTC) Dmitry Shugaev.The S-400 Triumf air defence system will provide a major boost to Indian capabilities to take out enemy fighter aircraft and cruise missiles at
long range.China has already deployed two S-400 squadrons at Ngari Gar Gunsa and Nyingchi airbase in Tibet, across Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh respectively.
41. Who has launched "Tele-Law" Mobile App for citizens?
A. Piyush Goyal
B. Kiren Rijiju
C. Harsh Vardhan
D. Amit Shah
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Union Minister of Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju launched the Citizen’s Tele-Law mobile app on 13 November 2021.This app would connect the beneficiaries directly with
panel lawyers offering legal advice and consultation.He has also announced the expansion of Tele-Law in 75,000 Gram Panchayats covering all states and UTs as a part
of the 75 years of India’s Independence celebrations.
42. Padma Vibhushan awardee Balwant Moreshwar Purandare passes away at 99. He was popularly known as -
A. Babasaheb Balwant
B. Moreshwar Babasaheb
C. Babasaheb Purandare
D. None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:The eminent historian, orator and noted author from Maharashtra, Balwant Moreshwar Purandare has passed away. He was 99.The celebrated author was popularly known as
Babasaheb Purandare.Purandare wrote extensively about Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.He had earned the moniker ‘Shiv Shahir’ which literally means
Shivaji’s bard.He was felicitated with the India’s second-highest civilian award, Padma Vibhushan, on 25 January 2019.
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