1. Which female Paralympic has won the honour of 'Best Female Debut' at the 2021 Paralympic Sport Awards?
A.Deepa Malik
B.Palak Kohli
C.Avani Lekhara
D.Bhavina Patel
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Indian shooter Avani Lekhara, who created history by winning India's first gold medal in shooting at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, won the honour of "Best
Female Debut" at the 2021 Paralympic Sport Awards.
2. Good Governance Week 2021 ends on which date?
A.December 25
B.December 20
C.December 21
D.December 22
Answer: Option A
Explanation:December 20-25, the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) will commemorate 'Good Governance Week 2021.'
3. Which country has topped in a list of countries that received the most number of spam calls?
A.Peru
B.Ukraine
C.Brazil
D.USA
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Brazil has topped in terms of maximum spam based calls in the world and followed by Peru and Ukraine got 2nd and 3rd spot respectively.
4. Pradeep Kumar Rawat has been appointed as Indian ambassador to which nation?
A.United States
B.Russia
C.France
D.China
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Diplomat Pradeep Kumar Rawat has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to China.
5. Who has been appointed as MD of Hyundai Motor India Limited?
A.Seon Uneob Kim
B.Unsoo Kim
C.Seon Unsoo Kim
D.Seon Seob Kim
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Hyundai Motor Company has announced to appoint Unsoo Kim as the Managing Director (MD) of Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL).
6. Which state has adopted a resolution demanding repeal of AFSPA?
A.Arunachal Pradesh
B.Tripura
C.Manipur
D.Nagaland
Answer: Option D
Explanation:The Nagaland Assembly unanimously passed a resolution demanding the repeal of AFSPA in Nagaland.
7. BPNI in collaboration with whom launched the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative?
A.AIIMS
B.NITI AAYOG
C.ICMR
D.AHPI
Answer: Option D
Explanation:The Breastfeeding Promotion Network of India in collaboration with the Association of Healthcare Providers (India) has launched the Baby-Friendly Hospital
Initiative.8.
Which state has launched 'Khel Nursery scheme 2022-23' to promote sports?
A.Punjab
B.Haryana
C.Rajasthan
D.Kerala
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Haryana's Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs Shri Sandeep Singh has launched 'Khel Nursery Scheme 2022-23'.
9. Who is the author of the book titled"The Monk who transformed Uttar Pradesh"?
A.Shantanu Sharma
B.Shantanu Varma
C.Shantanu Gupta
D.Shantanu Rai
Answer: Option C
Explanation:The book titled - The Monk who transformed Uttar Pradesh has been authored by Shantanu Gupta.
10. Which has become the first insurer to sign a commitment to environmental, social and governance issues?
A.Bharti AXA Life Insurance
B.HDFC Standard Life Insurance
C.Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
D.ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
Answer: Option D
Explanation:ICICI Prudential Life Insurance became the first Indian insurance company to sign the United Nations-backed Principles for Responsible Investment to
demonstrate its commitment to environmental, social and governance issues.
11. When will NASA's Webb Space Telescope be launched?
A.December 25
B.December 26
C.December 23
D.December 24
Answer: Option D
Explanation:NASA has confirmed that the Webb Space Telescope Launch will take place on December 24, 2021.
12. Who has been appointed as the New President Of the Indian Newspaper Society?
A.Mohit Jain
B.Rahul Jain
C.Rohit Jain
D.Pooja Jain
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Mohit Jain of The Economic Times has been appointed as President of The Indian Newspaper Society for the year 2021-22 and will replace L. Adimoolam of
Health & The Antiseptic.
13. Gabriel Boric, a former student activist, has been elected as which nation's youngest president?
A.Chile
B.Argentina
C.Brazil
D.Mexico
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Gabriel Boric, leftist lawmaker and former student activist has won Chile's Presidential Elections 2021.
14. Which annual meeting scheduled to take place in January 2022, has now been deferred due to Omicron outbreak?
A.G7
B.BRICS
C.World Economic Forum
D.G20
Answer: Option C
Explanation:The World Economic Forum annual meeting 2022 will be postponed due to the continued uncertainty over the Omicron outbreak.
15. Which one is the first European country to allow limited cultivation and possession of cannabis for personal use?
A.Ukraine
B.Malta
C.Norway
D.Slovenia
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Malta became the first European country to allow limited cultivation and possession of cannabis for personal use, following a vote in parliament.
16. Who will lead the Indian squad in the ICC Under -19 Men's World Cup 2022?
A.Dinesh Bana
B.Siddarth Yadav
C.Yash Dhull
D.Nishant Sindhu
Answer: Option C
Explanation:The All-India Junior Selection Committee announced the Indian squad for ICC Under -19 Men's World Cup 2022. Yash Dhull to lead India in 2022 Under-19
World Cup.
17. India has been ranked at which spot in a list of countries that received the most number of spam calls?
A.4th
B.1st
C.5th
D.3rd
Answer: Option A
Explanation:India has been ranked 4th spot in a list of countries that received the most number of spam calls from 9th spot.
18. Who is the author of the Telugu book titled 'Gandhi Topi Governor'?
A.Y Lakshmi Prasad
B.C K Garyali
C.Sanjay Baru
D.Rajnish Kumar
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Venkaiah Naidu released a Telugu book titled 'Gandhi Topi Governor' by Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad.
19. Who has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited for the development and supply of 83 LCA Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft?
A.Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
B.Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
C.Defence Research and Development Laboratory
D.Bharat Earth Movers Limited
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) signed a Rs 2,400 crores contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the development and supply of 20 types of
systems for 83 LCA (Light Combat Aircraft) Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft programme.
20. Which language day is observed on 18 December?
A.Hindi
B.English
C.French
D.Arabic
Answer: Option D
Explanation:The World Arabic language day is observed on 18 December to honour Arabic language.
21. When is National Mathematics Day 2021?
A. December 23rd
B. December 22nd
C. December 21st
D. December 20th
Answer: Option B
Explanation:India observes National Mathematics Day every year on December 22 to celebrate the life and work of Srinivasa Ramanujan, a great mathematician who was
born on this day in 1887. The National Mathematics Day in India was announced in 2012 by then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to mark the 125th birth anniversary of
Srinivasa Ramanujan.
22. Which team won the bronze medal at the Asian Champions Trophy 2021?
A. India
B. Japan
C. Pakistan
D. South Korea
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Indian men's hockey team beat Pakistan to win the bronze medal at the Asian Champions Trophy on December 22, 2021. The neck-to-neck contest ended with
Manpreet Singh-led India beating arch-rivals 4-3 to secure third place in the tournament.
23. Who has been ranked world no. 1 in the latest ICC Men's Test Batsmen Rankings 2021?
A. Kane Williamson
B. Babar Azam
C. Travis Head
D. Marnus Labuschagne
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Australia's Marnus Labuschagne has become the new world no.1 batsman in ICC Men's Test Batsmen Rankings 2021, pushing England's Joe Root to the second spot.
This is the first time that Labuschagne has taken up the top rank. He was earlier ranked at second place.
24. Who is the top-ranked Indian in the latest ICC Test Batsman Rankings 2021?
A. Virat Kohli
B. Rohit Sharma
C. KL Rahul
D. Ravindra Jadeja
Answer: Option B
Explanation:India's highest-ranked test batsman in the ICC Test Player Rankings 2021 is Rohit Sharma, who is ranked 5th in the ICC Men's Test Batsmen Rankings 2021.
Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli has slipped to the seventh spot from earlier sixth position.
25. Who is the highest-ranked bowler in the ICC Test Bowling Rankings?
A. Pat Cummins
B. Shaheen Afridi
C. Ravichandran Ashwin
D. Josh Hazlewood
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Australian Test skipper Pat Cummins leads the ICC Test Men's Bowling Rankings. Ravichandran Ashwin is the only Indian bowler to feature in the top ten of
ICC Test Bowler Rankings 2021. He has consistently maintained his second rank.
26. Who will be the CEO of the new company after the merger of SPNI and ZEEL?
A. Puneet Goenka
B. N.P. Singh
C. Ravi Ahuja
D. Erik Moreno
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited (SPNI) and Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL) announced on December 21, 2021 that they have signed
definitive merger agreements to combine their linear networks, digital assets, production operations and program libraries. Puneet Goenka will continue to remain as
the MD and CEO of the merged new entity for a period of five years as part of the deal.
27. Who has been appointed as BWF's Athletes Commission Member?
A. PV Sindhu
B. Kidambi Srikanth
C. Sai Praneeth
D. HS Prannoy
Answer: Option A
Explanation:PV Sindhu has been appointed as a member of the Badminton World Federation Athletes' Commission 2021-2025 along with five other players. The BWF announced
the names of six new members of the commission on December 21, 2021. They include PV Sindhu, Zheng Si Wei (China), Iris Wang (USA), Robin Tabeling (NED), Kim Soyeong
(KOR) and Greysia Polii (INA).
28. Which state to get its first Teachers University?
A. Delhi
B. Rajasthan
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Delhi will get its first-ever Teachers University, as Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi Cabinet approved a proposal to establish the university on December 21,
2021. The Chief Minister said that the University will be dedicated to preparing excellent quality Teachers across different school stages.
29.Three new districts named- Tseminyu, Niuland,Mand Chumukedima has been created in -
A. Nagaland
B. Manipur
C. Mizoram
D. Meghalaya
Answer: Option A
Explanation:The Nagaland government has created three districts named- Tseminyu, Niuland, and Chumukedima. Tseminyu became the 13th district followed by Nuiland and
Chumukedima as 14th and 15th Districts respectively. Now, the total number of districts in Nagaland has been raised to 15. Niuland and Chumukedima have been formed
out of the Dimapur district. Tseminyu has been promoted to a district. Earlier, it was the sub-division of the Kohima district.
30. For the 1st time, a 3-day International Honey Bee Festival kicked off at -
A. Punjab
B. Haryana
C. Uttarakhand
D. Rajasthan
Answer: Option C
Explanation: For the 1st time, a 3-day International Honey Bee Festival kicked off at Haldwani, Uttarakhand on 18 December 2021. The aim is to provide a global
platform to hivers to display their products. 8 MoUs were signed on the second day of the festival with Spiceless Switzerland, IIT Roorkee, to name a few. There was
also a special logo launch and book release by the Uttarakhand Horticulture Council.
31. Which state/UT cabinet has approved the establishment of "Teachers University"?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Puducherry
C. Karnataka
D. Delhi
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Delhi Cabinet has approved the setting up of Delhi Teachers’ University. This was announced by CM Arvind Kejriwal. The university will offer a four-year
integrated teacher education programme after Class 12, in which BA and BEd, BSc and Bed, and BCom and BEd courses will be incorporated. Those enrolled in the
university will be attached to Delhi government schools for training purposes.
32. Odisha’s longest bridge over Mahanadi inaugurated at -
A. Deogarh
B. Puri
C. Balasore
D. Cuttack
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on 20 December 2021 inaugurated the state’s longest bridge over Mahanadi river at Gopinathpur in Cuttack district.
The 3.4-km-long bridge, connecting Singhanath Pitha and Baideswar in Cuttack district, will reduce the distance by 45 km, benefitting around five lakh people. The
bridge, constructed in T-shape, is built at a cost of Rs 111 crore.
33. Where has India tested a new generation ballistic "Agni P" capable of carrying nuclear weapons?
A. Maharashtra
B. Gujarat
C. Odisha
D. Haryana
Answer: Option C
Explanation: India successfully testfired the nuclear-capable strategic Agni Prime missile (Agni P) off the coast of Odisha in Balasore on 18 December 2021. Agni
Prime is a new generation advanced variant of the Agni class of missiles. It is a 2-stage canisterised missile that has the capability to hit targets between 1,000 to
2,000 kms. The last test of the missile was done on June 28, 2021.
34. Which has become the first union territory to do 100% vaccination?
A. Delhi
B. Andaman and Nicobar
C. Chandigarh
D. Puducherry
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands' administration on 19th December informed that the union territory has completed vaccinating its entire eligible
population against the Coronavirus. According to the health bulletin, 2.87 lakh people have received both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine Covishield against the target
of 2.86 lakh beneficiaries, leading to 100.41% vaccination. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands' administration also said it was the first among the States and Union
territories to achieve the feat using only Covishield.
35. How many crore rupees have been allocated to Rajasthan under Jal Jeevan Mission?
A. ₹6,780 crore
B. ₹10,180 crore
C. ₹7,942 crore
D. ₹9,327 crore
Answer: Option B
Explanation:The Centre has allocated ₹10,180 crore under the Jal Jeevan Mission for FY22 to Rajasthan. It is a four-fold increase from ₹2,522 crore allocated in
2020-21. Of 1.01 cr rural households in the state, 11.74 lakh households had tap water supply as of August 15, 2019, when Jal Jeevan Mission was launched. Since the
launch of the mission, 9.65 lakh households have been provided tap water connections.
36. SpaceX has launched how many Starlink satellites from California base?
A. 44
B. 52
C. 47
D. 60
Answer: Option B
Explanation: A SpaceX rocket carried 52 Starlink internet satellites into orbit from California on 18 December 2021. The two-stage Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from
coastal Vandenberg Space Force Base. The Falcon’s first stage returned and landed on a SpaceX droneship in the ocean. The mission was the 34th launch for Starlink, a
constellation of nearly 2,000 satellites in low Earth orbit.
40. Which Bollywood actor comes up with his new book ‘Bachelor Dad’?
A. Varun Dhawan
B. Tusshar Kapoor
C. Farhan Akhtar
D. Rajkummar Rao
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Actor-producer Tusshar Kapoor has announced his debut book “Bachelor Dad: My Journey to Fatherhood and More”. The book will shed light on his journey to
fatherhood. The book will be published by Penguin India. It will be launched in January 2022. Tusshar Kapoor featured in the films like Golmaal and Shootout at
Lokhandwala.
41. India has won how many medals in Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship 2021?
A. 21 medals
B. 41 medals
C. 15 medals
D. 16 medals
Answer: Option D
Explanation: India concluded the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2021 with 16 medals – 4 Gold, 7 Silver, and 5 Bronze, held at Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Bindyarani Devi was India’s only medallist at the World Weightlifting Championships 2021, that was also held parallelly at Tashkent. South Korea’s Son Young-hee won
the gold medal at the world championships with an overall lift of 282kg (122+159).
42. Odisha CM released a book titled ‘Gajapati: A king without a kingdom’. Book written by
A. Ashok Bal
B. Bihuti Patnaik
C. Sarojini Sahoo
D. Prabhat Patnaik
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik has released a book on Gajapati kings of the state. The book titled ‘Gajapati: A king without a kingdom’ and written by Ashok
Bal, was released on 18 December 2021. It deals with the history of Gajapati kings starting from Suryavanshi Gajapati Kapilendra Deb. Kapilendra Deb and his
successors uninterruptedly used the royal title of Gajapati after the Ganga kings.
43. Vice President Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated Rishihood University at -
A. Mumbai
B. New Delhi
C. Kolkata
D. Hyderabad
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated Rishihood University at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 18 December 2021. Books authored by Rishihood faculty
members and founders were released by him. The university has also launched novel initiatives to promote social impact such as the Center for Water, Center for
Innovation in Governance, a gap year program for high school graduates, etc.
44. What is India's rank as most affected country by spam calls in 2021?
A. 1st
B. 4th
C. 9th
D. 14th
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Spam call rates in India have spiked again, with the country moving up in global rankings from 9th position to 4th position owing to a significant in
sales and telemarketing calls in 2021, according to the latest insights by Truecaller. The upward movement is a direct result of a significant increase in sales and
telemarketing calls, which in India make up about 93.5% of all spam calls.The top three countries in the world with maximum spam based calls were Brazil, Peru and
Ukraine.
45. Former Union Minister of Textiles, R L Jalappa passed away. He was the leader of -
A. CPI
B. BJP
C. INC
D. NDA
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Jalappa, a veteran leader of the Indian National Congress (INC) and the former Union Minister of Textiles has passed away in Kolar, Karnataka. RL Jalappa
was founder and Chairman of Devaraj Urs Medical College in Kolar and RL Jalappa Institute of Technology, Doddaballapur.In 1979 he quit Congress to form the Karnataka
Kranti Ranga with former Chief Minister D Devaraj Urs and he again joined congress in 1998.
46. Tata Motors signed MoU with which state government to set up vehicle scrapping facility?
A. Maharashtra
B. Karnataka
C. Telangana
D. Tamil Nadu
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Tata Motors Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the state government of Maharashtra to support the establishment of a Registered Vehicle
Scrapping Facility (RVSF) in Maharashtra.The facility will have a capacity of recycling around 35000 vehicles a year.The MoU was concluded at the Conference on
Investment Opportunities in Highway, Transport and Logistics in Mumbai in the presence of Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways.
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