1. Which one has announced to deploy women commandos in Z plus category security?
A.State Government
B.Central Government
C.DRDO
D.NITI Aayog
Answer: Option B
Explanation:The Central Government has announced to deploy women commandos in VIP security ie Z plus category security.
2. Which university has won the Digital Innovation of the Year award at the recent Times Higher Education Asian Awards 2021?
A.Banaras Hindu University
B.Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
C.University of Calcutta
D.O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat
Answer: Option D
Explanation:O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) has won the "Digital Innovation of the Year" award at the distinguished Times Higher Education (THE) Asia Awards 2021.
3. India successfully conducted the maiden flight test of which indigenously-developed, surface-to-surface missile off the Odisha coast?
A.Pralay
B.Parvati
C.Prabal
D.Prakash
Answer: Option A
Explanation:India successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the indigenously-developed, surface-to-surface missile 'Pralay' off the Odisha coast.
4. Which country has launched the 'National Oxygen Stewardship Programme' to prevent wastage of Medical Oxygen?
A.India
B.Bangladesh
C.USA
D.UK
Answer: Option A
Explanation:The Indian government launched the "National Oxygen Stewardship Programme" to train health care workers in rational utilisation of medical oxygen to prevent wastage.
5. Which state Assembly clears Bill to prevent mob violence and lynching?
A.Kerala
B.Jharkhand
C.Haryana
D.Rajasthan
Answer: Option B
Explanation:The Jharkhand Assembly has passed the Prevention of Mob Violence and Mob Lynching Bill, 2021.
6. Which cabinet has approved the establishment of the first teachers' university?
A.Maharashtra cabinet
B.Kerala Cabinet
C.Delhi Cabinet
D.Gujarat Cabinet
Answer: Option C
Explanation:The Delhi cabinet has approved the establishment of the first teachers' university.
7. Which state government has announced to launch 'Free Smartphone Scheme'?
A.Uttarakhand
B.Jharkhand
C.Chhattisgarh
D.Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option D
Explanation:The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh is set to launch the ambitious 'free smartphone scheme' on the birth anniversary of senior BJP leader and former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
8. Who has been appointed as the new Director of the National Crime Records Bureau?
A.R K Chhibbey
B.Shyam Srinivasan
C.Vivek Gogia
D.Padma Chandur
Answer: Option C
Explanation:1990 batch IPS officer from AGMUT cadre Vivek Gogia received his new posting as the Director of National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).
9. Which state government has announced a 1% reservation for transgenders in the police?
A.Government of Karnataka
B.Delhi Government
C.Gujarat government
D.Government of Maharashtra
Answer: Option A
Explanation:The Government of Karnataka has announced a 1% reservation for transgenders in the police.
10. National Consumer Rights Day is celebrated on which date?
A.December 22
B.December 24
C.December 23
D.December 21
Answer: Option B
Explanation:National Consumer Rights Day is celebrated on 24 December annually with a particular theme across the country.
11. Which state has become the first to start 'Air Health Service' in rural areas?
A.Bihar
B.Kerala
C.Telangana
D.Odisha
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched the Mukhyamantri Vayu Swasthya Seva (air ambulance service) at the Biju Patnaik International Airport here to provide health services to people of remote and backward areas of the State.
12. Which company will acquire Edgile for $230-million?
A.Wipro
B.TCL
C.Accenture
D.Infosys
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Wipro will acquire Edgile, a transformational cyber security consulting provider, for $230 million.
13. In which state, longest bridge 'T-Setu' has been inaugurated?
A.West Bengal
B.UP
C.Odisha
D.Bihar
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has inaugurated the T-Setu project. T-Setu is the State's longest bridge over Mahanadi in the Cuttack district.
14. Which state has not passed The Prevention of Mob Violence and Mob Lynching Bill?
A.Rajasthan
B.Manipur
C.Kerala
D.West Bengal
Answer: Option C
Explanation:West Bengal, Rajasthan and Manipur have passed the bill to prevent mob violence, lynching cases in the states.
15. Who has been appointed as the Chef de Mission of the Indian contingent for the Beijing Olympics?
A.Vipin Chandra Sharma
B.Harjinder Singh
C.Karanjit Singh
D.Vikram Pal
Answer: Option B
Explanation:The Indian Olympic Association has appointed Harjinder Singh, Secretary-General, Ice Hockey Association of India, as the Chef de Mission of the country's contingent for the upcoming 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
16. Which company has partnered with Mastercard on Tokenisation for Card-Based Payments?
A.Amazon Pay
B.PhonePe
C.Paytm
D.Google Pay
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Mastercard and Google announced a tokenization method that enables Google Pay users to safely transact using their Mastercard credit cards and debit cards.
17. The advance tax collection increased by 53.50 percent to how much for 2021 -2022?
A.Rs 3.60 lakh crore
B.Rs 2.60 lakh crore
C.Rs 1.60 lakh crore
D.Rs 4.60 lakh crore
Answer: Option D
Explanation:The advance tax collection increased by 53.50 percent to Rs 4.60 lakh crore so far, this fiscal year, indicating a recovery in the economy.
18. Which organization has signed a partnership agreement with Udemy Business, to encourage innovative learning and skill development for its employees?
A.NITI Aayog
B.Small Industries Development Bank of India
C.National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
D.National Payments Corporation of India
Answer: Option D
Explanation:National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) signed a partnership agreement with Udemy Business, to encourage innovative learning and skill development for employees of NPCI.
19. Who is the author of the book titled 'Bachelor Dad'?
A.Shakti Kapoor
B.Pooja Kapoor
C.Rahul Kapoor
D.Tusshar Kapoor
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Tusshar Kapoor has released his first book or debut book titled "Bachelor Dad".
20. Which bank has topped in digital payments?
A.Bank Of Baroda
B.State Bank of India
C.Punjab National Bank
D.HDFC bank
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Bank of Baroda has announced that it has secured the #1 position in overall digital transactions among large banks for the financial year 2020-21.
21. Which state government has launched "Chalo mobile app" for convenient bus travel?
A. Odisha
B. Maharashtra
C. West Bengal
D. Tamil Nadu
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Maharashtra Tourism and Environment Minister Aaditya Thackeray has launched Chalo mobile application (app) and Chalo smart cards to facilitate digital and advance purchase of Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) bus tickets.Chalo mobile app will allow passengers to buy online bus tickets and have access to bus passes through an e-wallet. A contract worth ₹85 crore has been given for the maintenance of the Chalo mobile application for six years.
22.Which state has passed the controversial anticonversion 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.The Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021 was introduced in the state legislative assembly on December 21st and was passed by voice vote amid protests from the opposition that demanded longer debate on the bill.
23.Tamil Nadu govt. passed a government order setting up a new Urban Development Authority for which city?
A. Thanjavur
B. Madurai
C. Kanyakumari
D. Coimbatore
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Tamil Nadu government passed a Government Order on 23 December 2021, constituting a new urban development authority for Madurai city.The authority would comprise 11 members including the principal secretary of the Housing and Urban Development Department as chairman.The district collector will be appointed as the vicechairman and a full-time member-secretary will also be appointed.
24. 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.In Belgium, the two nuclear power plants, with 7 reactors in total, are operated by the French Utility. They account for almost half of the country’s electricity production.Belgian has decided to phase out nuclear power plants while using gas as a bridge towards sustainable energy sources as well as the new technology nuclear options later.
25. Which state's legislative assembly has passed a bill to stop mob violence and lynching?
A. Maharashtra
B. Gujarat
C. Jharkhand
D. None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Jharkhand Assembly has passed the Prevention of Mob Violence and Mob Lynching Bill, 2021, which aims at providing “effective protection” of constitutional rights and the prevention of mob violence in the state.Once notified, Jharkhand will become the fourth state to bring in such a law after West Bengal, Rajasthan and Manipur.The bill provides a jail term of three years to life imprisonment and fines of up to ₹25 lakh against those involved in mob lynching leading to “injury or death”.
26. Who has released the book 'Spice Statistics at a Glance'?
A. Narendra Modi
B. Rajnath Singh
C. Narendra Singh Tomar
D. None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar released the book ‘Spices Statistics at a Glance 2021’ on 21 December 2021.The book is published by the Directorate of Arecanut and Spices Development (DASD), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.It highlights the growth achieved in the spices sector during the last 7 years from 2014-15 to 2020-21 in the country.
27. Who has won the Junior US Open squash tournament?
A. Cate Blanchett
B. Jade Marie
C. Anahat Singh
D. None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:India's Anahata Singh won the Junior US Open squash tournament in the girls' under-15 category on 22 December 2021 in Philadelphia.She defeated Zaida Marei of Egypt 11-9 11-5 8-11 11- 5 in the final.More than 850 top juniors from 41 countries participated in one of the most prestigious global squash tournaments.The tournament was played at the Arlen Spector Center in Philadelphia, USA.
28. Who has won the Senior Men's National Billiards Championship 2021 held in Bhopal?
A. Pankaj Advani
B. Yasin Merchant
C. Aditya Mehta
D. Dhruv Sitwala
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Pankaj Advani won his 11th National Billiards title after beating his teammate Dhruv Sitwala 5-2 in a best-of-nine game final in December 2021.This is his 35th overall title.He has won the IBSF (International Billiards and Snooker Federation) World Billiards Championship 15 times.Pankaj Advani won his 24th world title at the IBSF 6- Red Snooker World Cup with a victory over Babar Masih of Pakistan in the final on September 23, 2021.
29. Who has been appointed by Hyundai Motor India as its brand ambassador?
A. P V Sindhu
B. Aditi Ashok
C. Saina Nehwal
D. None of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Hyundai Motor India Ltd signed an MoU with Aditi Ashok in December 2021 to strengthen the brand’s voice, spirit and innovative approach.As part of the two-year association, Hyundai will work closely with Aditi representing HMIL’s Young & Progressive Imagery.Aditi Ashok is the 2020 Arjuna Awardee and World’s only golfer who has made the cut in every major golf format.
30. In which country was the 2021 Badminton World Federation (BWF) World championship held?
A. Japan
B. Singapore
C. France
D. Spain
Answer: Option D
Explanation:The 2021 Badminton World Federation (BWF) World championship was held in Huelva, Spain. ❖ Below is the list of winners in each category:Men’s Singles: Won by Loh Kean Yew (Singapore) and Runner-up is Srikanth Kidambi (India)Women’s Singles: Won by Akane Yamaguchi (Japan) and Runner-up is Tai – Tzu Ying (Chinese Taipei)Men’s Doubles: Won by Takuro Hoki & Yugo Kobayashi (Japan) and Runner-up is He Jiting & Tan Qiang (China)
31. PM Modi has laid the foundation stone of "Banas Dairy Kashi Sankul" in which city?
A. Mathura
B. Vadodara
C. Varanasi
D. Lucknow
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Prime Minister Modi in Varanasi on December 23, 2021, launched multiple development projects worth over Rs. 850 crores.PM Modi during his visit to Varanasi also launched the development initiatives which included inaugurating and laying the foundation stone of 22 projects in Varanasi, which is also PM’s Lok Sabha Constituency.This was PM Modi’s second visit to Varanasi in the last two weeks.He had inaugurated the ambitious Kashi Vishwanath Corridor during his previous visit to the city.
32. Which organization launched the Vernacular Innovation Program (VIP)?
A. NASSCOM
B. SIDBI
C. AIM, NITI Aayog
D. Infosys
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Atal Innovation Mission, Niti Aayog on 22 December 2021, launched the first of its kind Vernacular Innovation Program.It will enable innovators and entrepreneurs to have access to the innovative ecosystem in 22 mothertongue languages.The first leg started on 22 December in partnership with IIT Delhi and will focus on design thinking and entrepreneurship.
33. India has signed €442.26 million loan with which Bank for Surat Metro Rail Project?
A. HSBC
B. Citigroup Inc.
C. German Bank
D. DBS Bank
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Indian Govt has signed a 26 million euros loan agreement with Germany Development Bank for a 40.35 km Surat Metro Rail project in Gujarat.40.35 km Surat Metro Rail project will have an outlay of Euro 1.50 billion in which Germany Development Bank will provide financial help of Euro 442.26 million.The project will help in reducing traffic congestion and long delays on major travel corridors in Surat city and urban area.
34. Which company will acquire Edgile in $230- million deal?
A. Wipro
B. TCL
C. L&T
D. Amazon
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Wipro has signed an agreement to acquire Edgile, a transformational cyber security consulting provider, for $230 million.Together, Wipro and Edgile will develop Wipro CyberTransform, an integrated suite that will help enterprises enhance boardroom governance of cyber security risk, invest in robust cyber strategies, and reap the value of practical security in action.
35. What is India's rank in the "Global Unicorn Index 2021"?
A. 2nd
B. 7th
C. 3rd
D. 6th
Answer: Option C
Explanation:The Hurun Research Institute has released Global Unicorn Index 2021.As per the index, India is ranked at 3rd position.India has replaced the UK at the 3rd spot thus byadding 33 unicorns in 2020.In total, India has 54 Unicorns.The 1st position is marked by the US having 487 number of unicorns. The US has added 254 unicorns newly.
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