1. MoEF&CC has declared Askot Wildlife Sanctuary as Eco-Sensitive Zone, where is it?
A.Bihar
B.Kerala
C.Uttarakhand
D.UP
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Askot Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand.
2. Which Indian state has launched "Mission Shakti Living Lab" with UNCDF?
A.Odisha
B.Uttarakhand
C.Kerala
D.Bihar
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Odisha has made a partnership with the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) for launching "Mission Shakti Living Lab" for the financial
empowerment of women.
3. In which city, 7th edition of the India International Science Festival was held?
A.Bangalore
B.Noida
C.Panaji
D.Mumbai
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh has started off the 7th India International Science Festival at
Panaji, Goa.
4. Who has authored the book titled- 'Watershed: How We Destroyed India's Water and How We Can Save It'?
A.Amrita Pritam
B.Arundhati Roy
C.Mridula Ramesh
D.Khushwant Singh
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Mridula Ramesh, the founder of Sundaram Climate Institute, which works on water and waste solutions and is an angel investor in cleantech start-ups, has
authored a new book titled "Watershed: How We Destroy India's Water and How We Can Save It".
5. Centre has granted 'in-principle' approval to set up the largest nuclear power generating site in which state?
A.Andhra Pradesh
B.Maharashtra
C.Rajasthan
D.Telangana
Answer: Option B
Explanation:The approval of 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.
6. TOP scheme which is an attempt to assist India's top athletes. What does the TOP scheme stand for?
A.Target Olympic Podium Scheme
B.Top Olympic Personalities Scheme
C.Target Olympic Personalities Scheme
D.Top One Podium Scheme
Answer: Option A
Explanation:A total of 148 athletes, including 20 new inductees, in seven Olympic disciplines and six Paralympic disciplines, have been identified for support under
the Target Olympic Podium Scheme at a meeting of the Mission Olympic Cell of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
7. Government laid the foundation stone for Maa Umiya Dham Development Project in which state?
A.Bihar
B.UP
C.MP
D.Gujarat
Answer: Option D
Explanation:In Gujarat, Amit Shah has laid the foundation stone of Umiya Mata Dham temple and temple premises under Maa Umiya Dham Development Project at Umiya Campus
in Sola in Ahmedabad.
8. Which nation has honoured Prime Minister Narendra Modi its highest civilian award - Ngadag Pel gi Khorlo?
A.Bhutan
B.Indonesia
C.Malaysia
D.Sri Lanka
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Bhutan has honoured Prime Minister Modi with the country's highest civilian award- Ngadag Pel gi Khorlo.
9. Who is the author of the book titled 'Pride, Prejudice and Punditry'?
A.Piyush Goyal
B.Sitaraman
C.Anne Rice
D.Shashi Tharoor
Answer: Option D
Explanation:The book has been written by Shashi Tharoor, a former union minister and Lok Sabha Member of Parliament.
10. Who has been appointed as the new global CEO of French fashion house Chanel?
A.Riya Nair
B.Pooja Nair
C.Leena Nair
D.Reena Nair
Answer: Option C
Explanation:French fashion house Chanel has appointed Leena Nair as its new global CEO.
11. Wholesale price-based (WPI) inflation has increased to how much percent in November 2021?
A.14.33
B.14.34
C.14.23
D.14.35
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Wholesale price-based (WPI) inflation has increased to 14.23 per cent in November as against 12.54 per cent in October.
12. Which bank has tied up with Swift to provide digital banking solutions to clients?
A.State Bank of India
B.Federal Bank
C.ICICI Bank
D.Axis Bank
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Axis Bank is working with new digital services from provider Swift to provide a comprehensive digital solution to clients.
13. Who assumed charge of NFDC, Films Division and CFSI?
A.Rajiv Bhakar
B.Ravinder Bhakar
C.Rohit Bhakar
D.Harvinder Bhakar
Answer: Option B
Explanation:The CEO of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) Ravinder Bhakar has assumed the post of National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), Films
Division, and Children Films Society of India (CFSI).
14. How many Indian elements are included in UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?
A.12
B.15
C.11
D.14
Answer: Option D
Explanation:It is now among the 14 Indian elements on the ICH list.
15. Which nation has banned laughing, drinking and shopping for 11 days?
A.Iceland
B.North Korea
C.Ireland
D.South Korea
Answer: Option B
Explanation:North Korea has banned its citizens from laughing, shopping and drinking as a part of the 11-day mourning on the 10th anniversary of former leader Kim
Jong-il.
16. ADB has projected India's economic growth for 2021-2022 at which percent?
A.10.0%
B.9.7%
C.5.9%
D.8.9%
Answer: Option B
Explanation:ADB projected growth forecast for 2021-2022 for India at 9.7% and developing Asia's at 7%.
17. Paytm launched which the following EdTech Platform to make financial learning intuitive and self-driven?
A.Paytm Learning Academy
B.Paytm Education Academy
C.Paytm Wealth Academy
D.Paytm Health Academy
Answer: Option C
Explanation:"Paytm Wealth Academy" is a tech-powered educational platform owned by Paytm's wholly-owned subsidiary Paytm Money.
18. Which company has bagged a supply order for the ABHYAS target platform?
A.HAL
B.RNAVAL
C.BEL
D.BDL
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.
19. Which state has topped Foundational Literacy Index 2021 in the larger states category?
A.West Bengal
B.Gujarat
C.Telangana
D.Karnataka
Answer: Option A
Explanation: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'.
20. Which Indian-American has been promoted to the post of head of the White House?
A.Gautam Raghavan
B.Dinesh Sharma
C.Gautam Adani
D.Vikas Puri
Answer: Option A
Explanation:US President Joe Biden has promoted Indian-American political advisor Gautam Raghavan to head the White House Office of Presidential Personnel.
21. 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, drinking, and going grocery shopping for the next 11 days starting from December 17, 2021.The North Korean leader
Kim Jong-Un has ordered aban on the citizens of the country to mark the 10th death anniversary of the former leader Kim Jong iI’s. He died of a heart attack on
December 17, 2011, at the age of 69.
22. Which nation has honoured PM 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.Here are eight countries that have bestowed international awards or honours on PM Modi.
23. 11-day 'Lokrang Mahotsav' has been hosted after 2 years in which city?
A. Pune
B. Jaipur
C. Bhuvaneshwar
D. Kolkata
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Jaipur is hosting the 11-day Lokrang Festival 2021 after 2 years at the Jawahar Kala Kendra(JKK) from 16 December 2021.More than 650 artists from various states
will perform during the event.The event is being organized by Rajasthan’s Department of Art and Culture and Rural Non-Farm Development Agency.It will comprise a
handicrafts fair and Rajasthani language writing festival.
24. Which country has signed a letter of intent with India in the field of Digital Media?
A. Vietnam
B. Russia
C. Japan
D. Thailand
Answer: Option A
Explanation:India and Vietnam on 16th December, signed a Letter of Intent to establish partnership in Digital Media.It was signed by Union Minister for Information and
Broadcasting Anurag Thakur and Vietnam’s Minister of Information and Communication Nguyen Manh Hung.The Letter of Intent envisages sharing of information and
experience in establishing policies and regulatory frameworks on digital media and social networks.
25. "Execution Room" is recently discovered inside which state/UT Assembly?
A. Maharashtra
B. Delhi
C. Rajasthan
D. West Bengal
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Earlier, a British-era tunnel was found on the premises of the Delhi Assembly and now an execution room has been discovered.The building was made in 1912 after the
capital shifted from Kolkata. It housed the Central Legislative Assembly between 1913 and 1926.Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel said that the building
was not used after 1926 and the British administrators turned it into a court and trials of "revolutionaries" were held there.
26.Which state has launched “Mission Shakti Living Lab” with UNCDF?
A. Kerala
B. Bihar
C. Odisha
D. Uttarakhand
Answer: Option C
Explanation:An agreement has been inked between the state government of Odisha and the United Nations Capital Development Fund’s (UNCDF), a Global Centre for Financial Health,
to launch Mission Shakti Living Lab empowering women economically and drive gender equality.With the use of digital technologies and e-commerce, it will increase the
income and financial wellbeing of women, self-help groups (SHGs) and households by helping them in the factors of plan, save, borrow or spend better. It will address
the barriers related to autonomy and financial freedom of women.
27. Who has inaugurated the 'All India Mayors Conference' in Varanasi?
A. Amit Shah
B. Piyush Goyal
C. Narendra Modi
D. Anandiben Patel
Answer: Option C
Explanation:PM Narendra Modi inaugurated and addressed the All India Mayors’ Conference in Varanasi via video conferencing on 16 Dec 2021.The event was organized by the
Department of Urban Development, Uttar Pradesh.The theme of the Conference was “New Urban India”.The govt has launched multiple schemes and initiatives to address the
issues of dilapidated urban infrastructure and lack of amenities.
28. Which nation has become the 1st European nation to approve cannabis for personal use?
A. Malta
B. Libya
C. Serbia
D. Moldova
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Malta has become the 1st country in European Union to legalize cannabis at home and for personal use.Under the new law, people aged 18 and above will be allowed to
have up to 7 gms of cannabis and grow up to 4 plants at home.However, consuming cannabis in public remains illegal and punishable by a 235 euro fine.Consuming the drug
in front of a child could also lead to a penalty.
29. Centre has granted 'in-principle’ approval to set up largest nuclear power generating site in -
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.
30. Who has topped the list of "World’s Most Admired Man"?
A. Bill Gates
B. Joe Biden
C. Barack Obama
D. Narendra Modi
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Barack Obama retains his position as the world’s most admired man while his wife Michelle Obama holds her position as the world’s most admired woman for the third
year running.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is among the top 10 most admired men 2021 while actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas is the world’s 10th most admired woman in 2021.
PM Modi is ahead of Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan and Virat Kohli.
31. Who has been named with "Time Magazine’s 2021 Athlete of the Year"?
A. Yulimar Rojas
B. Simone Biles
C. Ashton Eaton
D. Usain Bolt
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Simone Biles was named Time magazine’s 2021 Athlete of the Year.The world’s most decorated gymnast, a four-time Olympic medalist, was hailed for putting her mental
health first when she withdrew from four event finals at the Tokyo Olympics.Despite the setback, the 24-year-old managed to earn a team all-around silver and a bronze
in balance beam at the Tokyo Games.
32. 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 report on ‘Index on Foundational Literacy & Numeracy’ has been prepared by ‘Institute for Competitiveness’.It was released by chairman of Economic Advisory
Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), Bibek Debroy.The report on the literacy rate in India is an indicator of literacy among children below the age of 10 years.
Index has divided states into four categories: large states, small states, North East and Union Territories.In the 'large states category', West Bengal has topped the
charts.
33. Which bank partnered with Swift to offer a comprehensive digital solution to clients?
A. Federal Bank
B. ICICI Bank
C. Axis Bank
D. ICICI Bank
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Axis Bank is working with new digital services from provider Swift to provide a comprehensive digital solution to clients.The bank is integrating with different
digitization initiatives by government bodies and service providers to extend an end-to-end service to business clients.Axis bank’s B2B (business-to-business)
digitizationefforts are being supported by Swift, a cooperative of global banks that acts as an intermediary between banks and sets standards.
34. UNESCO recognises Durga Puja as Intangible Cultural Heritage, Durha Puja is celebrated by
A. Kolkata
B. Varanasi
C. Bhopal
D. Kerala
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Durga Puja is a ten-day festival that is celebrated annually in September or October, most notably in Kolkata, West Bengal, and also in other parts of India.On
December 15, 2021, Durga Puja in Kolkata received important international recognition from UNESCO including it in the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of
Humanity.In the list, the latest inclusion prior to the Durga Puja is the Kumbh Mela which was inscribed in 2017, and in 2016, Yoga was included.
35. Recently, India raises the marriage age of Women from 18 to ____.
A. 19 years
B. 20 years
C. 21 years
D. 22 years
Answer: Option C
Explanation:The Government of India 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 present legal marriageable age for women in India is 18 years and for men, it is 21 years.The latest decision to raise the marriageable age of women will bring
the marriageable age of men and women to par
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