1. International Migrants Day is observed on which date?
A.December 16
B.December 17
C.December 15
D.December 18
Answer: Option D
Explanation:International Migrants Day is observed on 18 December every year to raise awareness about the social and economic conditions as well as circumstances of
migrants.
2. Researchers at which institution have developed an RT-PCR based kit to detect Omicron variant?
A.NIV
B.IIT- Delhi
C.IISC
D.AIIMS
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Researchers at IIT Delhi's Kusuma School of Biological Sciences have developed an RT-PCR based kit for detection of the Omicron (B.1.1.529.1) variant of
SARS-CoV-2.
3. Who has been honoured with SJFI Sportsman of the year 2021?
A.Bajrang Punia
B.Neeraj Chopra
C.Yogeshwar Dutt
D.Ravi Dahiya
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Neeraj Chopra, who won India's lone gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, was adjudged the SJFI Sportsman of the Year 2021.
4. In which state Asian Development Bank has approved a loan of $112 million for setting up Skill University?
A.Assam
B.Karnataka
C.Arunachal Pradesh
D.Bihar
Answer: Option A
Explanation:The Asian Development Bank has approved a $112 million loan to strengthen skill education and training through the establishment of the Assam Skill
University.
5. Which organisation has released the 'State of the world's land and water resources for food and agriculture (SOLAW 2021) report?
A.IMF
B.World Bank
C.FAO
D.WEF
Answer: Option C
Explanation:The state of the world's land and water resources for food and agriculture (SOLAW 2021) report was released by the Food and Agriculture Organization of
the United Nations (FAO).
6. Which company will develop electric vehicles (EV) with BMW's motorcycle brand in India?
A.TVS Motor Company
B.Mahindra & Mahindra
C.Maruti Suzuki
D.Hyundai India
Answer: Option A
Explanation:India's TVS Motor Company will develop electric vehicles (EV) with BMW's motorcycle brand in India.
7. Who is the head of the Advisory Committee for Leveraging Regulatory and Technology Solutions set up by the Securities and Exchange Board of India?
A.Sudarshan Sen
B.Madhabi Puri Buch
C.Deepak B Phatak
D.Mukundakam Sharma
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Madhabi Puri Buch is the head of the Advisory Committee for Leveraging Regulatory and Technology Solutions (ALeRTS) set up by the Securities and Exchange
Board of India (SEBI).
8. Which company has announced the Digital Payments Utsav for 500 villages in India?
A.Google
B.TCS
C.WhatsApp
D.Microsoft
Answer: Option C
Explanation:WhatsApp has announced the Digital Payments Utsav for 500 villages in India.
9. Which company has signed a purchase agreement with Solar Energy Corporation of India to supply 4,667 MW of green power?
A.Reliance Power
B.Tata Power SED
C.Adani Green Energy
D.Rockwell Collins
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Adani Green Energy Ltd has signed a purchase agreement with Solar Energy Corporation of India to supply 4,667 MW of green power.
10. Which organization has approved a $112 million loan to strengthen skills education and training through the establishment of the Assam Skill University?
A.Asian Development Bank
B.New Development Bank
C.Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
D.World Bank
Answer: Option A
Explanation:The ADB has approved a $112 million loan to strengthen skills education and training through the establishment of the Assam Skill University.
11. Who has been honoured with the Sports Journalists' Federation of India Medal 2021?
A.Rahul Dravid
B.Ravi Shastri
C.Sunil Gavaskar
D.Anil Kumble
Answer: Option C
Explanation:The Sports Journalists' Federation of India has decided to honour former Indian Cricketer and cricket commentator Sunil Manohar Gavaskar with its
prestigious 'SJFI Medal 2021'.
12. National Minorities Rights Day is celebrated on which date?
A.December 17
B.December 18
C.December 16
D.December 15
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Every year, December 18 is celebrated as Minorities Rights Day to uphold the right to freedom and equal opportunities for the ethnic minorities in India
and create awareness about the respect and dignity of the minorities.
13. Who is the author of the book titled 'Raj Kapoor: The Master at Work', released by Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu?
A.Subhadra Sen Gupta
B.Amit Ranjan
C.Pradeep Magazine
D.Rahul Rawail
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Vice President released the book 'Raj Kapoor: The Master at Work'; authored by Rahul Rawail.
14. Name the NASA spacecraft which has become the first spacecraft to pass through the Sun's outer atmosphere?
A.RedPlanet Solar Probe
B.Parker Solar Probe
C.Space Solar Probe
D.American Solar Probe
Answer: Option B
Explanation:NASA's Parker Solar Probe has entered the Sun's upper atmosphere for, first time in history.15.
15.World Arabic Language Day is celebrated every year on which day?
A.December 15
B.December 16
C.December 17
D.December 18
Answer: Option D
Explanation:World Arabic Language Day is celebrated every year on 18th December since 2012.
16. Who has received knighthood at Windsor Castle, London?
A.Max Verstappen
B.Yuki Tsunoda
C.Carlos Sainz Jr.
D.Lewis Hamilton
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Lewis Hamilton has picked up a new title only days after losing one on the track. He received a knighthood at Windsor Castle, London.
17. Who has been appointed as the Director-General of Software Technology of India?
A.Aswant Sinha
B.Amit Pankal
C.Arvind Kumar
D.Arun Kumar
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Arvind Kumar has joined as Director General of Software Technology of India.
18. Which institution released the "Tracking Universal Coverage - 2021 Global Monitoring Report"?
A.WTO
B.FAO
C.WHO
D.WEF
Answer: Option C
Explanation:The World Health Organization has released the "Tracking Universal Coverage - 2021 Global Monitoring Report".
19. Who has been named Time magazine's 2021 Athlete of the Year?
A.Sofia Kenin
B.Simone Biles
C.Victoria Azarenka
D.Jen Brady
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Simone Biles was named Time magazine's 2021 Athlete of the Year.
20. RBI has introduced a prompt corrective action framework for large non-banking financial companies. The provisions of the PCA framework will be effective from?
A.March 2022
B.October 2022
C.December 2021
D.December 2022
Answer: Option B
Explanation:RBI has introduced a prompt corrective action framework for large non-banking financial companies with effect from October 2022.
21.Where has been announced to set up “Marma Medical Training Center”?
A. Karnataka
B. Assam
C. Uttarakhand
D. None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:The Ministry of AYUSH on 16 December 2021 announced to build a ‘Marma Chikitsa’ training centre in the Uttarakhand Ayurveda University as the nodal centre
for the country.It will help students from across the country and world to specialize themselves in Ayurveda.This was announced under the National AYUSH Mission (NAM)
scheme in order to promote Ayurveda, Unani, Naturopathy, herbal medicines.
22.Which state government has signed MoU with Rays Power Infra to generate 500 MW of green electricity?
A. Punjab
B. Rajasthan
C. Gujarat
D. Maharashtra
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Rajasthan government has signed an MoU with Rays Power Infra to build an avant-garde PV Photovoltaic (PV) Power Station (commonly called solar power plant)
and to generate 500 MW of green electricity.This MoU is an instrumental step towards an ecofriendly future. The MoU was finalized during the ongoing Dubai Expo, to
reduce traditional electricity consumption derived from non-renewable sources.Rays Power has already started constructing 500 MW of solar energy commissioning in the
next 9 months to offset the power requirements of 50 percent for corporate customers and 50 percent for utility projects.
23.Recently, Which bank's base rate has increased by 0.1%?
A. BOB
B. YES Bank
C. SBI
D. None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:SBI has increased the benchmark lending rate or base rate by 0.1%.With the increase, the revised base rate is 7.55%.The new rate is effective from
December 15, 2021.SBI has migrated to External Benchmark Lending Rate (EBLR) linked to repo rate since January 2019.There is no change in the EBLR rate.The bank has
also revised the Benchmark Prime Lending Rate to 12.3% from 12.2%.
24.Which state government has launched the "Khel Nursery Scheme" to promote sports?
A. Haryana
B. Karnataka
C. Kerala
D. Tamil Nadu
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Haryana government has started Khel Nursery Scheme to promote sports in the state.Under this scheme, sports nurseries will be started in government,
private educational institutions, and private sports institutions.Under the scheme, sports nurseries will be opened for the sports included in the Olympic, Asian and
Commonwealth Games.‘Khel Nursery Scheme 2022-23’ has been started to establish sports nurseries in government, private educational institutions, and private sports
institutions.
25.The book 'Raj Kapoor: The Master at Work' is written by?
A. Dr Shashi Tharoor
B. Rahul Rawail
C. Mrudula Ramesh
D. None of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu released the memoir ‘Raj Kapoor: The Master at Work’ on 14 December 2021.Published by Bloomsbury India, the book is
written by filmmaker Rahul Rawail, who served as an assistant director to Raj Kapoor on films like “Bobby”.The book is about legendary filmmaker Raj Kapoor, who is
acclaimed as the greatest showman of Hindi cinema.
26. Who has received the title of 'Knighthood' at Windsor Castle, London?
A. Valtteri Bottas
B. Max Verstappen
C. Lewis Hamilton
D. None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Seven times Formula One (F1) champion Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton has received “knighthood” for services to motorsport. Hamilton is the fourth F1 driver
to be knighted.Before him, late Australian Jack Brabham, Stirling Moss and triple champion Jackie Stewart have been knighted. Lewis Hamilton holds the record for most
race wins with 103.
27.Who has tied up with BMW Motorrad to make electric vehicles?
A. Hero
B. TVS
C. Honda
D. None of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation:India’s TVS Motor Company will develop electric vehicles (EV) with BMW’s motorcycle brand in India, joining a host of Indian automakers that have sought
to expand their clean mobility offering.The tie-up comes at a time when new-age start-ups like Ola Electric & Ather are ramping up investment in electric scooters.
28.Who has joined Software Technology 'Parks of India' as Director General?
A. Ashish Kotecha
B. Arvind Kumar
C. Ravinder Bhakar
D. None of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Arvind Kumar has joined as Director General of Software Technology Parks of India.Software Technology Parks of India is an autonomous body under the
Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology Government of India.STPI is fuelling the culture of tech entrepreneurship and innovation in the country by launching
25 + Centres of Entrepreneurship in emerging technology domains.
29.Which state has launched "Sports Action toward Harnessing Aspiration of Youth (SAHAY) scheme"?
A. Chhattisgarh
B. Bihar
C. Jharkhand
D. West Bengal
Answer: Option C
Explanation:The Chief Minister of Jharkhand Hemant Soren has launched Sports Action toward Harnessing Aspiration of Youth (SAHAY) scheme aimed at nurturing young
sporting talents in Maoist-hit districts of the state.This scheme has been launched to curb the Left Wing Extremism (LWE) which affected 19 of the state’s 24 districts
.Boys and girls in the 14-19 age group from villages to ward level will be registered under the scheme, and will be given opportunities to display their skills in
basketball, volleyball, hockey and athletics.
30.Whatsapp has announced a digital payment festival for how many villages?
A. 400 villages
B. 500 villages
C. 300 villages
D. 750 villages
Answer: Option B
Explanation:WhatsApp has rolled out a pilot program across 500 villages across Karnataka and Maharashtra.It is aimed at empowering villagers with access to digital
payments through ‘payments on WhatsApp’.The announcement was made at Fuel For India 2021 – Meta’s annual event in India.The pilot called ‘Digital Payments Utsav’ was
already rolled out on 15 October 2021, in Kyathanahalli village of Karnataka.
31.Govt cuts GST rate on ethanol meant for blending to _____ from 18%.
A. 5%
B. 8%
C. 10%
D. 12%
Answer: Option A
Explanation:The government has slashed the GST rate on ethanol meant for blending under the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) programme to 5% from 18%.Under the government’s
Companies (OMCs) sell petrol blended with ethanol up to 10 percent.This programme has been extended to the whole India except UTs of Andaman Nicobar and Lakshadweep
islands.
32.Who has assumed charge as Chief of Staff of the Eastern Naval Command?
A. Biswajit Dasgupta
B. Sandeep Mehta
C. Sanjay Vatsayan
D. Anil Chawla
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan assumed charge as Chief of Staff of the Eastern Naval Command on 16 Dec 2021.He commanded the Eastern Fleet at Visakhapatnam
from Feb 2020 to Feb 2021.He was Deputy Commandant and Chief Instructor of the National Defence Academy before assuming charge as the Chief of Staff, ENC, on promotion
to the rank of Vice Admiral.
33. Who has assumed office as the Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area (FOMA), Mumbai?
A. M.A. Hampiholi
B. Sushil Kumar
C. R Hari Kumar
D. Sandeep Mehta
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Rear Admiral Sandeep Mehta has assumed office as the Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area (FOMA), Mumbai.He is a recipient of the Vishisht Seva
Medal.His important staff appointments include Command Operations Officer at HQSNC, Chief Staff Officer to NAVCC (ANC), etc.He was the Chief Instructor (Navy) at the
Defence Services Staff College, Wellington prior to this appointment.
34. Who has received the 'Global Entrepreneur of the Year' award?
A. Azim Premji
B. Gautam Adani
C. Kumar Mangalam Birla
D. None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Aditya Birla Group’s chairman, Kumar Mangalam Birla received the Global Entrepreneur of the Year Award- Business Transformation from The Indus
Entrepreneurs (TiE) based out of Silicon Valley.Birla is the first Indian Industrialist to receive the award for global entrepreneurship along with top global
business leaders Satya Nadella, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos.The awardees were selected by an independent jury chaired by Venture Capitalist, Tim Draper, Founder, Draper
University.
35. Centre announces to build ‘Marma Chikitsa’ training centre in -
A. Uttarakhand
B. Haryana
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Tamil Nadu
Answer: Option A
Explanation:The Ministry of AYUSH on 16 December 2021 announced to build a ‘Marma Chikitsa’ training centre in the Uttarakhand Ayurveda University as the nodal centre
for the country.It will help students from across the country and world to specialize themselves in Ayurveda.This was announced under the National AYUSH Mission (NAM)
scheme in order to promote Ayurveda, Unani, Naturopathy, herbal medicines.
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