1. Which country has become the first country in the world to go paperless?
A.Iraq
B.America
C.Iran
D.United Arab Emirates
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Dubai became the first government in the world to go 100% paperless, this was announced by the Crown Prince of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh
Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
2. Who has become the fourth Indian mathematician to win Ramanujan Prize 2021?
A.Neena Gupta
B.Prerna Sengupta
C.Shaily Singh
D.Seema Sharma
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Indian Mathematician Neena Gupta has been awarded the 2021 DST-ICTP-IMU Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians from developing countries.
3. In which city, Madhya Pradesh government has organized the first drone fair?
A.Indore
B.Gwalior
C.Neemuch
D.Jabalpur
Answer: Option B
Explanation:The country's first drone fair was organized in Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh.
4. Which state has topped a maximum number of beneficiaries under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana?
A.Tamil Nadu
B.Maharashtra
C.Karnataka
D.Gujarat
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Maharashtra has ranked first in the list of states with a maximum number of beneficiaries under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana.
5. Cabinet has approved a treaty concerning Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters between India and ______ .
A.Poland
B.Denmark
C.Sweden
D.Germany
Answer: Option A
Explanation:The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters between India and Poland.
6. Vijay Diwas is being celebrated on which date?
A.December 17
B.December 16
C.December 14
D.December 15
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Vijay Diwas in India is celebrated on December 16 to commemorate the country's victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war that led to the formation of
Bangladesh.
7. LIC launched a plan savings life insurance plan, what is its name?
A.Dhan Rekha
B.Dhan Surakshak
C.Dhan Rakshak
D.Dhan Suraksha
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has launched a new plan named Dhan Rekha.
8. India's first green hydrogen-based microgrid project is being undertaken in which state?
A.Telangana
B.Andhra Pradesh
C.Kerala
D.Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Option B
Explanation:India's first green hydrogen-based microgrid project will be undertaken at Simhadri in Andhra Pradesh.
9. Who wrote the book titled "India wins Freedom"?
A.Vikram Seth
B.Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
C.Arundhati Roy
D.Amrita Pritam
Answer: Option B
Explanation:India wins freedom, is the story of the Indian freedom movement, written by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, who has an Indian independence activist, writer and
senior leader of the Indian National Congress.
10. Which state has topped the list released the Self-Reliant India Employment Scheme?
A.Maharashtra
B.Rajasthan
C.Gujarat
D.Haryana
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Maharashtra tops the list of states with the highest number of beneficiaries under the Self-Reliant India Employment Scheme, followed by Tamil Nadu and
Gujarat.
11. In which city, PM Modi has inaugurated the Saryu Nahar National Project?
A.Ghaziabad
B.Lucknow
C.Balrampur
D.Kanpur
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the Saryu Nahar National Project in Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh to realise the vision for farmer welfare and
empowerment.
12. Which bank has received the award for 'Intelligent Banking' in the 'Best Digital Customer Experience initiative' category?
A.HDFC
B.PNB
C.DBS India
D.SBI
Answer: Option C
Explanation:DBS Bank India has received two awards for the 'DBS Rapid (Real-time API)' solution in the 'Innovative API/Open Banking model' category and 'for '
Intelligent Banking' in the 'Best Digital Customer Experience initiative' category at the ET BFSI Excellence Awards 2021.
13. Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to raise the legal marriage age of women from 18 to how many years?
A.25 years
B.19 years
C.21 years
D.23 years
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Union Cabinet 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.
14. Who has assumed charge as Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee?
A.Army Chief General MM Naravane
B.Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria
C.Admiral R. Hari Kumar
D.Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari
Answer: Option A
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.
15. Mithila Makhana is related to which state of India?
A.Kerala
B.Uttar Pradesh
C.Bihar
D.Punjab
Answer: Option C
Explanation:The Central ministry of commerce has approved the plea to rename Bihar Makhana as Mithila Makhana.
16. Which among the following has been inscribed in the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?
A.Baisakhi in Punjab
B.Durga Puja in Kolkata
C.Onam in Kerala
D.Chhath Puja in Bihar
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Durga Puja in Kolkata has been included by UNESCO in its representative list of 'Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity'.
17. Bajaj Allianz General Insurance launches '#Care4Hockey' Campaign in partnership with whom?
A.Rani Rampal
B.Monika Malik
C.Navjot Kaur
D.Gurjit Kaur
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Bajaj Allianz General Insurance has launched its #Care4Hockey' Campaign in partnership with Indian Women's Hockey Team Captain and Padma Shri (2020) Rani
Rampal.
18. Which bank has launched the bob World Wave in collaboration with the NPCI?
A.ICICI
B.Karnataka Bank
C.Bank of Baroda
D.PNB
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Bank of Baroda (BOB) has launched bob World Wave in collaboration with the National Payments Corporations of India (NPCI).
19. Which state/UT police launches e-learning platform "Unnati" to skill school dropouts?
A.Maharashtra
B.Uttar Pradesh
C.Kerala
D.Delhi
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana has launched an e-learning initiative named 'Unnati' at the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
Auditorium under the Delhi Police's flagship scheme 'YUVA'.
20. Who has been named Time Magazine's Person of the Year 2021?
A.Jeff Bezos
B.Larry Ellison
C.Bernard Arnault
D.Elon Musk
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Time magazine has named Tesla CEO Elon Musk as its Person of the Year for 2021.
21. Which state has topped Foundational Literacy Index 2021 in the larger states category?
A.West Bengal
B.Gujarat
C.Karnataka
D.Telangana
Answer: Option A
Explanation:The Economic Advisory Council to Prime Minister recently released a report on the ‘Index on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy’. The report on the literacy rate in
India is an indicator of literacy among children below the age of 10 years in Indian states that are further divided into different categories. On one hand, in the
'large states category', West Bengal has topped the charts while Bihar is on the bottom, Kerala can be seen on a top spot in the ‘small states category’.
22. Which state is at the bottom of Foundational Literacy Index 2021 in larger states category?
A. Bihar
B.Jharkhand
C.Odisha
D.Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Bihar is ranked at the bottom of the Foundational Literacy Index 2021 in the larger states category with a score of 37. It is preceded by Uttar Pradesh. Jharkhand is
ranked at the bottom of the index in the smaller states category.
23. Centre has granted 'in-principle’ approval to set up largest nuclear power generating site in which state?
A. Maharashtra
B.Telangana
C.Andhra Pradesh
D. Rajasthan
Answer: Option A
Explanation:The Government of India has granted ‘In-Principle’ approval to set up six Nuclear Power Reactors of 1,650 MW each in technical cooperation with France. The approval
to the nuclear power reactors has been accorded to a site in Maharashtra’s Jaitapur which will make it the largest nuclear power generating site in India with a total
capacity of 9,900 MW.
24. Which nation has honoured Prime Minister Narendra Modi its highest civilian award - Ngadag Pel gi Khorlo?
A.Bhutan
B.Malaysia
C.Indonesia
D.Sri Lanka
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Bhutan has honored Prime Minister Modi with the country's highest civilian award- Ngadag Pel gi Khorlo. It is an acknowledgment of unconditional friendship between
India and Bhutan which has further strengthened under PM Modi's leadership.
25. Which nation has banned laughing, drinking and shopping for 11 days?
A.Ireland
B.Iceland
C.North Korea
D.South Korea
Answer: Option C
Explanation:North Korea has banned its citizens from laughing, shopping and drinking from December 17, 2021 as a part of 11-day mourning on the 10th anniversary of former leader
Kim Jong-il.
26. How many Indian elements are included in UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?
A.13
B.14
C.15
D.12
Answer: Option B
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.
27. Which company has bagged a supply order for the ABHYAS target platform?
A.HAL
B.BEL
C.BDL
D.RNAVAL
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has secured a supply order from the Aeronautical Development Establishment, DRDO for manufacturing, assembly, integration, testing
and supply of a High-Speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) system known as ABHYAS.
28. World’s 1st non-profit city will be launch in which country?
A. USA
B. UK
C. Russia
D. Saudi Arabia
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has announced the establishment of the first nonprofit city in the world on 14 November 2021.The city will be a model for the
development of the nonprofit sector globally and an incubator for youth and volunteer groups, as well as local and international nonprofit institutions.It will be
called Prince Mohammed bin Salman Nonprofit City.
29. Which team has lifted the T20 World Cup 2021 trophy?
A. Australia
B. England
C. New Zealand
D. South Africa
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Australia beat New Zealand by eight wickets to win 2021 T20 World Cup final held on November 14, 2021 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, UAE.This is the first
T20 World Cup title won by Australia. New Zealand had put up the target of 172/4 in their 20 overs match which Australia chased down in 18.5 overs with loss of only
two wickets.
30. Which state has declared "Kaiser-i-Hind" as the state butterfly?
A. Nagaland
B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Meghalaya
D. Tripura
Answer: Option B
Explanation:State Cabinet of Arunachal Pradesh, headed by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, approved “Kaiser-iHind” as state butterfly on November 13, 2021.Kaiser-i-Hind’ is a large
and brightly coloured butterfly.It is an elusive swallowtail butterfly, which carries ‘India’ in its name.It is found in China and now it has been approved as the
State butterfly of Arunachal Pradesh.
31. Which state's School and higher education departments has won "SKOCH Gold Awards"?
A. Assam
B. Odisha
C. Jharkhand
D. West Bengal
Answer: Option D
Explanation:The West Bengal school education, higher education and tourism departments have been conferred with the prestigious SKOCH Gold Award.WB chief minister Mamata
Banerjee made the announcement on her official Twitter handle on November 14.Instituted in 2003, the Skoch award covers the best of efforts in digital, financial,
social inclusion, governance, inclusive growth, technology and applications and corporate leadership.
32. Which state government is launching India’s first ambulance service for Cows?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Gujarat
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Tamil Nadu
Answer: Option C
Explanation:The Uttar Pradesh government is all set to start an ambulance service for cows suffering from serious diseases, state Dairy Development, Animal Husbandry and
Fisheries Minister Laxmi Narayan Chaudhary said on 14th November 2021.The minister said 515 ambulances are ready for this scheme, probably the first in India.An
ambulance with a veterinary doctor and two assistants would arrive within a span of 15 to 20 minutes of requesting the service.
33. 45th edition of International Kolkata Book Fair to be held in -
A. January 2022
B. February 2022
C. April 2022
D. August 2022
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The 45th edition of the International Kolkata Book Fair will be held at the Central Park ground from 31st January to 13th February 2022.It was announced by the
Publishers & Booksellers Guild in a press conference at Kolkata.The focal country of the International Kolkata Book Fair will be Bangladesh. The birth centenary of
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the golden jubilee year of independence of Bangladesh will be celebrated.
34. Recently, PM Modi has inaugurated 341-km long "Purvanchal Expressway" in -
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Uttarakhand
C. Bihar
D. Haryana
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Purvanchal Expressway at KarwalKheri in Sultanpur district of Uttar Pradesh on November 16, 2021. It will connect Lucknow
with Ghazipur. The 341-km long Purvanchal Express has been constructed at an estimated cost of ₹22,500 crore. The Expressway starts from village Chaudsarai, located
on Lucknow-Sultanpur road (NH-731) and ends at village Hydaria located on National Highway No. 31, 18 km east of UP-Bihar border. A 3.2-km long airstrip has also been
constructed on the expressway to enable landing and take-off of Indian Air Force fighter planes in case of emergency.
35. Which film will be screened at the Indian Panorama segment in the 52nd International film festival Goa?
A. Kappela
B. Koozhangal
C. Bell Bottom
D. Bhuj
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Tamil film Koozhangal will be screened at the Indian Panorama segment in the 52nd International film festival Goa.Tamil film Koozhangal is India's official entry
for Academy Award for Oscars.It is a story about the relationship between an alcoholic, abusive husband and his wife. The story is from the viewpoint of their Child.
36. Who has won the JCB literature Prize 2021 for his book "Delhi: A Soliloquy"?
A. M Mukundan
B. S. Hareesh
C. Madhuri Vijay
D. Annie Zaidi
Answer: Option A
Explanation: M Mukundan, a Malayalam author, has won the JCB literature Prize 2021 for his book Delhi: A Soliloquy.Fathima EV has translated the book into English, and the book
has been published by Westland. Nandakumar K. Mukundan has also received the prize trophy, which is a sculpture by Delhi artist duo Thukral & Tagra, titled ‘Mirror
Melting’. He has also received prize money of Rs. 25 lakh."Delhi: A Soliloquy" is the third Malayalam translation book to receive the JCB Book Prize.
37. Who has been roped in as the Commissioner of the Legends League Cricket (LLC)?
A. Ravi Shastri
B. MS Dhoni
C. Rahul Dravid
D. Sourav Ganguly
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Former India chief coach Ravi Shastri has been roped in as the Commissioner of the Legends League Cricket (LLC).LLC is a professional event for retired players that
is set to take off in 2022.The first season of LLC is scheduled to be held in January 2022 in the Gulf.The League will have former cricketers from India, Pakistan,
Sri Lanka, Australia, England, etc.
38. Which Union Minister has launched the "AHDF KCC Campaign"?
A. Virendra Kumar
B. G. Kishan Reddy
C. Parshottam Rupala
D. Anurag Thakur
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Parshottam Rupala launched a “Nationwide AHDF KCC Campaign” on November 15, 2021, in hybrid mode.It aims
to expand the benefits of the Kisan Credit Card to all eligible animal husbandry and fishery farmers in the country.The campaign will continue till 15 February 2022.
39. Which country formed a Parliamentary Friendship Association with India recently?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Nepal
C. Bangladesh
D. Japan
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Sri Lanka formed India-Sri Lanka Parliamentary Friendship group, with senior members of Lankan parliament to promote bilateral ties with India.The country had
earlier decided to buy fertiliser from India after rejecting the Chinese fertiliser consignment.The India- Sri Lanka Parliamentary Friendship Association for the 9th
Parliament of Sri Lanka was established recently.
40. Recently, The Army of India and which country is organizing a joint Cycle Rally?
A. Nepal
B. Sri Lanka
C. Bhutan
D. Bangladesh
Answer: Option D
Explanation: A joint cycling rally of Indian and Bangladeshi armies is being held between November 15-24, 2021 covering Jessore to Kolkata.The rally has been organized on the
occasion of the golden jubilee year of Bangladesh liberation to strengthen the friendly ties between the two countries.The Indian army cycling team is led by Col.
Mohit Singh of the Kolkata cantonment.
41. Where has the trade fair of 'Jauljibi' been inaugurated recently?
A. Haryana
B. Uttarakhand
C. Rajasthan
D. Chhattisgarh
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on 14 November 2021 inaugurated the famous traditional trade fair of Jauljibi.Jauljibi is a border town in the
Dharchula sub-division of the Pithoragarh district.Although the fair is known to be centuries old, it officially began in 1911 and was organized by the zamindar of
Askot.The fair will culminate on 24 November 2021.
42. Which state government has signed an MoU with Rocky Mountain Institute for boosting EV adoption?
A. Karnataka
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Uttarakhand
D. Maharashtra
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Maharashtra government signed an MoU with the United States based Non-Profit Organisation, Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), to provide technical support for
Maharashtra’s Electric Vehicle (EV) policy.The MoU was signed at Glasgow, United Kingdom, at the United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP26).Maharashtra state
EV policy aims to have a 10 percent share of EV vehicles of total registrations in India by 2025.Maharashtra's new draft EV policy seeks to introduce at least 1,46,000
battery-operated electric vehicles on state roads by 2025.
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