1. Who has been appointed as the Chef de Mission of India's contingent for the upcoming 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing?
A.Vipin Sharma
B.Harjinder Singh
C.Raunak Singh
D.Ravi Tripathi
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The Indian Olympic Association of India (IOA) has appointed the Ice Hockey Association of India's general secretary, Harjinder Singh (former footballer), as the Chef de Mission of the country's contingent for the upcoming 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
2. Which is the first union territory to have 100% vaccination?
A.Delhi
B.Lakshadweep
C.Andaman and Nicobar
D.Puducherry
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Andaman and Nicobar Islands have achieved 100 per cent double dose COVID vaccination of its target beneficiaries.
3. NASA has released the sound recorded by the Juno mission near which planet's moon Ganymede?
A.Saturn
B.Tues
C.Mercury
D.Jupiter
Answer: Option D
Explanation:America's space agency NASA has released the recorded sound of the Juno mission near Jupiter's moon Ganymede
4. Which state has topped in the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana list with the highest number of bank accounts?
A.Bihar
B.Uttar Pradesh
C.Odisha
D.Assam
Answer: Option B
Explanation:The total number of beneficiaries under the Centre's financial inclusion scheme, Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), has crossed the 44 crore mark.
5. Which bank signed a co-lending agreement with U GRO Capital?
A.World Bank
B.Reserve Bank of India
C.State bank of India
D.Central Bank of India
Answer: Option D
Explanation:U GRO Capital announced that it has signed a co-lending agreement with the Central Bank of India.
6. The James Webb Space Telescope Mission will be launched from which place?
A.Goddard Test Site, Auburn, Massachusetts
B.Cape Canaveral
C.French Guiana
D.Churchill Rocket Research Range, Manitoba
Answer: Option C
Explanation:The Webb space telescope is currently scheduled to launch no earlier than Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana.
7. National Farmer's Day is celebrated every year on which da?
A.December 23
B.December 22
C.December 24
D.December 21
Answer: Option A
Explanation: National Farmer's Day is celebrated every year on 23 December, on the birthday of the 5th Prime Minister of India, Choudhary Charan Singh, also a farmer's leader, who introduced many policies to improve the lives of the Indian farmers.
8. The Government of India and Germany Development Bank have signed a loan of 442.26 million euros for which metro rail project?
A.Mumbai Metro Rail Project
B.Delhi Metro Rail Project
C.Surat Metro Rail Project
D.Kolkata Metro Rail Project
Answer: Option C
Explanation:The government of India and Germany Development Bank signed a loan of 442.26 million Euro for 40.35 km Surat Metro Rail Project in Gujarat.
9. Which nation is hosting the U-19 Youth Asia Cup?
A.India
B.UAE
C.Bangladesh
D.Qatar
Answer: Option B
Explanation:UAE is hosting Under-19 Youth Asia Cup 2021. The first match took place between India-U19 and UAE-U19.
10. Which state will launch the 'Free Smartphone Yojna' to dole out 1 lakh smartphones?
A.Kerala
B.Bihar
C.Gujarat
D.Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option D
Explanation:The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh is set to launch the ambitious 'Free Smartphone Yojna', which is the birth anniversary of senior BJP leader and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
11. Which state will ban unvaccinated people in public places from January 1?
A.Kerala
B.Delhi
C.Gujarat
D.Haryana
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij said that people who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will not be allowed at public places after January 1, 2021.
12. Senior Indian diplomat Pradeep Kumar Rawat has been appointed as India's next Ambassador to which country?
A.China
B.Thailand
C.Myanmar
D.Japan
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Senior Indian diplomat Pradeep Kumar Rawat, who is well-versed in negotiating with Chinese diplomats, has been appointed as India's next Ambassador to China.
13. Which of the following state's Chief Minister has declared Lord Krishna Balram Jagannath Rath Yatra as an annual state festival?
A.Punjab
B.Haryana
C.Madhya Pradesh
D.Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option A
Explanation:The Chief Minister of Punjab Charanjit Singh Channi declared Lord Krishna Balram Jagannath Rath Yatra as an annual state festival.
14. Which of the following has approved the acquisition of a shareholding in Air India by Tata Sons?
A.Ministry of Commerce and Industry
B.Ministry of Finance
C.Ministry of Civil Aviation
D.Competition Commission of India
Answer: Option D
Explanation:The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the acquisition of a shareholding in Air India by Talace Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Sons.
15. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of several development projects of how much worth in Goa?
A.Rs 650 crores
B.Rs 150 crores
C.Rs 230 crores
D.Rs 446 crores
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of several development projects worth over 650 crores rupees in Goa during the Goa Liberation Day celebrations at Shyamaprasad Mukherjee Stadium in Taleigao, Goa.
16. Which country has announced the end of censorship in cinematic releases?
A.Japan
B.United Arab Emirates
C.America
D.China
Answer: Option B
Explanation:United Arab Emirates announced the end of censorship in cinematic releases.
17. Who has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the BrahMos Aerospace Limited?
A.B P Sharma
B.Atul Dinkar Rane
C.Puja Ghimire
D.Prasiddhi Menon
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Atul Dinkar Rane has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the BrahMos Aerospace Limited that manufactures the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile.
18. Which company has filed a writ petition against ED?
A.Amazon
B.Snapchat
C.Google
D.Facebook
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Amazon has filed a writ petition against the Enforcement Directorate (ED) of India in the Delhi High Court.
19. Which Indian woman has been given UN Women's Award 2021?
A.Arunima Sinha
B.Divya Hegde
C.Shila Dawre
D.Roshini Sharma
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Divya Hegde from Karnataka, has won the UN Women's Award for Leadership Commitment at the 2021 Regional Asia-Pacific Women's Empowerment Principles Awards ceremony.
20. Seven new internet nodes are being launched in which state?
A.Kerala
B.Madhya Pradesh
C.Uttar Pradesh
D.Gujarat
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Seven new Internet exchange nodes will be launched in Uttar Pradesh by Union IT Ministry.
21. Which state has banned all social gatherings except marriage till January 2, 2022?
A.Delhi
B. Odisha
C.Jharkhand
D.Kerala
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Odisha has completely banned all-night celebrations, new year celebrations in hotels, clubs, restaurants, parks, halls, Kalyan mandaps till January 2, 2022. As per the new Odisha guidelines, no celebration other than marriage will be allowed across the state. Even reception would not be allowed.
22. Which state has passed the controversial anti-conversion bill?
A.Kerala
B.Punjab
C.Karnataka
D.Telangana
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Karnataka legislative assembly passed the controversial anti-conversion bill on December 23, 2021 amid long debates. The bill seeks to curb illegal religious conversions.
23. Which country has decided to close all of its nuclear power plants by 2025?
A. France
B.Germany
C.Russia
D. Belgium
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Belgium has agreed in principle on December 23, 2021, to close all its nuclear power plants by the year 2025. However, the country has left open the possibility of extending the life of two reactors if it will not be able to otherwise ensure the energy supply.
24. Which state has imposed a night curfew from 11 pm to 5 am on December 25, 2021?
A.Delhi
B.UP
C.Haryana
D.Punjab
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Uttar Pradesh government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has imposed a night curfew in the state from 11 pm to 5 am from December 25, 2021. The night curfew has been imposed in UP as a preventive measure against the new Covid variant- Omicron.
25. Who was the first Indian bowler to bowl a hat-trick in Test cricket?
A.Anil Kumble
B.Harbhajan Singh
C.Ravichandran Ashwin
D.Ravindra Jadeja
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Harbhajan Singh was the first Indian bowler to bowl a hat-trick in Test cricket. In his almost two-decade career that began in 1998, the spinner has taken 417 wickets in 103 Tests, 269 wickets in 236 ODIs and 25 wickets in 28 T20Is. He was also a part of the 2011 ODI World Cup-winning team. He was conferred with India's fourth-highest civilian honour- the Padma Shri in 2009.
26. Which state has announced a night curfew from December 25, 2021?
A.Uttar Pradesh
B.Delhi
C.Haryana
D.Kerala
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Uttar Pradesh government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has imposed a night curfew in the state from 11 pm to 5 am from December 25, 2021. The night curfew has been imposed in UP as a preventive measure against the new Covid variant- Omicron.
27. When is National Consumer Rights Day observed?
A.December 22nd
B.December 23rd
C.December 24th
D.December 25th
Answer: Option C
Explanation:National Consumer Rights Day is observed every year on December 24 in India. National Consumer Rights Day 2021 revolves around the principle of ‘Customer is King’ and no one can be more powerful than the consumer who knows their rights. National Consumer Rights Day 2021 signifies not only the rights and responsibilities of the consumers but also condemns the malpractices taking place leading to the financial loss of the customer.
28. Who has been appointed as the MD & CEO of ‘BrahMos Aerospace’?
A. Vivek Gogia
B. Atul Dinkar Rane
C. Ansu Kim
D. None of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Atul Dinkar Rane has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of BrahMos Aerospace Limited.Atul Dinkar Rane is famous for his contributions in the indigenous design and development of missioncritical Onboard Computers (OBC).His contribution and leadership helped in the induction of BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile into Armed Forces.He received his post-graduate degree in Guided Missiles from the University of Poona. He joined DRDO in 1987 as System Manager.
29. As per report, Which Industry is India’s mostvisible corporate in media?
A. TCS
B. Reliance
C. Maruti Suzuki
D. HDFC Bank
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Reliance Industries Ltd, India’s largest corporate by revenues, profits and market value, topped the 2021 Wizikey News Score ranking as India’s most-visible corporate in the media.State Bank of India is a close second on the ranking, followed by Bharti Airtel, Infosys and Tata Motors.Others on the India list include HDFC at the sixth spot, followed by HDFC Bank, TCS, Maruti Suzuki India, Vodafone Idea and ICICI Bank.
30. Which IIT bag first position among most innovative institutions by CII?
A. IIT Roorkee
B. IIT Goa
C. IIT Indore
D. IIT Ropar
Answer: Option A
Explanation:IIT Roorkee has been selected by the prestigious Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for the Industrial Innovation Awards.IIT Roorkee bagged the first position under the Most Innovative Research Institutions category this year.Last year, IIT Roorkee was adjudged as ‘The Most Innovative Institute of the Year’ for its innovation quotient.
31. Which state government has announcedreservation in police for transgender?
A. Kerala
B. Telangana
C. Karnataka
D. None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Karnataka govt has decided to give 1% reservation to transgenders across all the ranks in the Police Dept.It has called for applications for the post of special reserve sub-inspector in Karnataka Police and Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB).Karnataka is the first state to reserve jobs in public employment for transgender persons following a direction of the Karnataka High Court in July 2021.
32. Which airport has won the National Energy Conservation Award 2021?
A. Delhi Airport
B. Lucknow Airport
C. Hyderabad Airport
D. None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:The GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. has been awarded the Certificate of Merit by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency under ‘National Energy Conservation Awards 2021’ (NECA 2021).It has been awarded for its excellent efforts in the areas of energy conservation.The GMR Hyderabad International Airport was the only airport in the Airport Sector that received this distinct recognition.
33. Which state has lowered the drinking age to 21 years?
A. Delhi
B. Punjab
C. Haryana
D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Haryana Assembly on December 22, 2021 passed a bill that seeks to lower the minimum age of alcohol drinking from 25 years to 21 years.The Haryana Excise (Amendment) Bill will amend section 27 of the Haryana Excise (Amendment) Act 2021.Under the section, wholesale and retail sale of any country liquor was earlier granted to a man not below 25 years of age.
34. Where has been the successful test of Surface to Surface Guided Ballistic Missile "Pralay"?
A. Rajasthan
B. Odisha
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. None of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation:The Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully conducted the maiden flight test of indigenously developed surface-tosurface missile ‘Pralay’ on December 22, 2021, from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha.The Ministry of defence while announcing the test of surface-to-surface missile ‘Pralay’ said that the mission met all of its objectives.‘Pralay’ is a 350-500 km short-range, surface-tosurface missile with a payload capacity of 500-1,000 kg.
35. Who has been appointed as the 'Chef de Mission' of the Indian contingent for the Beijing Olympics?
A. Mohit Jain
B. Harjinder Singh
C. Shantanu Gupta
D. None of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation:The Indian Olympic Association of India (IOA) has appointed the Ice Hockey Association of India’s general secretary, Harjinder Singh, as the Chef de Mission of the country’s contingent for the upcoming 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.Singh was the Chef de Mission of the Indian contingent for the 23rd Winter Olympic Games too, which was held in Pyeongchang, South Korea in 2018.
36. Which state govt. will launch ‘Free Smartphone Yojana’?
A. Haryana
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Kerala
D. Sikkim
Answer: Option B
Explanation:The Government of Uttar Pradesh will be launching an ambitious ‘Free Smartphone Yojana’.It will be launched on 25th Dec 2021 as it is the birth anniversary of senior BJP leader and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.Under the scheme, the state government will distribute smartphones and tablets to the students studying in the final year of graduation and above.
37. Which state has topped the list with the highest number of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) account?
A. Maharashtra
B. Odisha
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Option C
Explanation:The total number of beneficiaries under the Centre’s financial inclusion scheme, Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), has crossed the 44 crore mark.The total number of accounts opened under PMJDY stood at 44.05 crores, with a total balance of ₹1,47,812 crore as on December 8.Uttar Pradesh tops the list with the highest number of accounts followed by Bihar.Since its launch in 2014, the scheme has been steadily expanding its base.
38. "Seven new internet nodes" has been launched in which state?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Gujarat
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Kerala
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Seven new Internet exchange nodes has been launched in Uttar Pradesh by Union IT Ministry on December 23, 2021.The nodes will boost internet connectivity and digital economy in the state.The internet exchange nodes has been located at Lucknow, Agra, Meerut, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur and Varanasi.Uttar Pradesh only had one internet exchange nodes operating at Gautam Buddha Nagar till date.
39. As per 'WADA' report, What is India's rank as of violating anti-doping rules?
A. 2nd
B. 3rd
C. 4th
D. 8th
Answer: Option B
Explanation:According to the latest WADA report, India is among the world's top three dope violators country in the world.In 2019, 152 (17 percent of the world total) Antidoping Rule Violations (ADRVs) were reported in India. The maximum dope offenders are from bodybuilding followed by weightlifting (25), athletics (20), wrestling (10), and boxing.Russia (167) and Italy (157) are the top two dope violators in the world. Brazil (78) is at fourth and Iran (70) fifth positions.
40. Commissioner of Which state police has launched a Project 'Abhaya'?
A. Telangana
B. West Bengal
C. Maharashtra
D. Delhi
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Rakesh Asthana, the Commissioner of Delhi Police, has launched a Project 'Abhaya'.It is a joint initiative of the Delhi Police and an NGO Shakti Foundation that is aimed at ensuring the safety and security of girls.'Abhaya' means "one who is fearless," which is aimed at empowering, educating, and raising awareness among children.The Delhi CP also unveiled the 'Abhaya' statue and launched the 'Abhaya' booklet.
41. Who has won UN Women’s Award for Leadership Commitment 2021?
A. Divya Hegde
B. Doreen Shanaaz
C. Katrina Chan
D. Julia Newton
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Divya Hegde, an Indian Climate Action Entrepreneur from Udupi, Karnataka, has won UN Women’s Award for Leadership Commitment at the 2021 Regional Asia-Pacific Women’s Empowerment Principles Awards Ceremony.She has been recognized for her sustained efforts in advancing gender equality through climate action efforts with her organization, Baeru Environmental Services.
42. Which bank has grabbed the top spot in overall digital transactions for FY20-21?
A. PNB Bank
B. Bank of Baroda
C. IDBI Bank
D. HDFC Bank
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Bank of Baroda (BoB) grabbed the top spot in overall digital transactions among large banks for FY2021.It was felicitated by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) at the Digital Payments Utsav which was held to commemorate 75th anniversary of the Independence of India.BoB has been conferred with five DigiDhan awards for FY 2019-20 & 2020-21 in various categories.
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