CA_28 DEC 2021

 1. Which country has become the third country to host the unicorn instead of the United Kingdom?


A.Iran

B.India

C.China

D.France


Answer: Option B


Explanation:Adding 33 "unicorns" in a single year has helped move India to third place on the list of countries displacing the United Kingdom, which are home to enterprises that are valued at more than $1 billion each.


2. Which state will establish a separate directorate to raise farmers' income?


A.Maharashtra

B.Madhya Pradesh

C.Uttar Pradesh

D.Karnataka


Answer: Option D


Explanation:Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai informed that the state will establish a separate directorate to raise farmers' income.


3. Which state has adopted a resolution demanding repeal of AFSPA?


A.Kerala

B.Odisha

C.Manipur

D.Nagaland


Answer: Option D


Explanation:The Nagaland Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution demanding the repeal of AFSPA, during a special session held in the aftermath of the botched security ambush that claimed 14 lives earlier this month.


4. When will the centre start administering precautionary doses for health workers and senior citizens with co-morbidities?


A.January 09

B.January 05

C.January 10

D.January 06


Answer: Option C


Explanation:PM Narendra Modi announced that the government has decided to start a precautionary dose of COVID vaccine for Healthcare and Frontline Workers and citizens above 60 years of age with co-morbidities from January 10, 2022.


5. Which surface-to-surface missile has been successfully test-fired by DRDO off the Odisha coast?


A.Pralay

B.Akash

C.Prithvi Air

D.Trishul


Answer: Option A


Explanation:India successfully conducted the first flight test of indigenously developed, surface-to-surface missile 'Pralaya' off the Odisha coast.


6. Which state assembly has passed a bill to stop mob violence and lynching?


A.Odisha

B.Bihar

C.Jharkhand

D.Telangana


Answer: Option C


Explanation:The Jharkhand Assembly has passed the Mob Violence and Mob Lynching Bill, 2021, which aims to provide "effective protection" of constitutional rights and prevent mob violence in the state.


7. Which state government launches the 'Meendum Manjapai' scheme to promote the usage of cloth bags?


A.Tamil Nadu

B.Rajasthan

C.Uttar Pradesh

D.West Bengal


Answer: Option A


Explanation:Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin launched an environmentally friendly initiative Meendum Manjapai, a cloth bag that was an integral part of daily life in the past.


8. Which country has decided to close all of its nuclear power plants by 2025?


A.Belgium

B.Russia

C.Germany

D.France


Answer: Option A


Explanation:The Belgian government has stated that all of the country's existing nuclear energy plants will close by 2025.


9. When will PM Modi inaugurate Kanpur Metro Rail Project?


A.December 29

B.December 31

C.December 30

D.December 28


Answer: Option D


Explanation:Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kanpur and inaugurate the completed section of the Kanpur Metro Rail Project on December 28.


10. Which of the following country has Allowed Simple Legal Gender Transition From 1st January 2022?


A.India

B.France

C.USA

D.Switzerland


Answer: Option D


Explanation:Switzerland will allow Simple Legal Gender Transition From January 1st, 2022.


11. Which state has topped the Good Governance Index 2021?


A.Karnataka

B.Kerala

C.Uttar Pradesh

D.Gujarat


Answer: Option D


Explanation:Gujarat and Delhi have bagged the top spot under state and UT categories in the Good Governance Index 2021.


12. In which state, PM Modi will lay the foundation stone for hydropower projects worth over Rs 11,000 crore?


A.Odisha

B.Himachal Pradesh

C.Uttar Pradesh

D.West Bengal


Answer: Option B


Explanation:PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for hydropower projects worth over Rs 11,000 crore in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh.13.


13.In which state social reform campaign has been started?


A.Bihar

B.Chhattisgarh

C.Telangana

D.Jharkhand


Answer: Option A


Explanation:Nitish Kumar will embark on his three-week-long campaign for social reforms, christened 'Samaj Sudhar Abhiyan', from Motihari.


14. The International Day of Epidemic Preparedness is celebrated on which day?


A.December 27

B.December 29

C.December 28

D.December 26


Answer: Option A


Explanation:International Day of Epidemic Preparedness is celebrated on December 27 every year across the world.


15. Indian Army launched an in-house messaging app, what is the name of the app?


A.ASIGNA

B.ASIGMA

C.ASIHMA

D.ASIGMB


Answer: Option B


Explanation:The Indian Army has launched a contemporary messaging application named, ASIGMA.


16. Which multinational company announces annual prize for social enterprise?


A.L & T Group

B.Bajaj Group

C.Aditya Birla Group

D.Adani Group


Answer: Option D


Explanation:The Adani Group will institute the Adani Prize for Social Enterprise, announced by Gautam Adani.


17. Who has become the first Indian woman to win the Junior Squash Open held in the US?


A.Aparajitha Balamurukan

B.Anahata Singh

C.Joshna Chinappa

D.Tanvi Khanna


Answer: Option B


Explanation:Indian teenager Anahata Singh has created history by winning the Under-15 girls category of the prestigious Junior US Open squash tournament in Philadelphia.


18. The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana has been extended till which year?


A.2023

B.2022

C.2024

D.2025


Answer: Option B


Explanation:Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a bid to bring relief to the COVID-19 pandemic, the government is running Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana to provide free grains and the scheme has been extended till March 2022.


19. Indian Air Force has deployed the first squadron of S-400 air defence missile system in which state?


A.Odisha

B.Andhra Pradesh

C.Punjab

D.Maharashtra


Answer: Option C


Explanation:Indian Air Force (IAF) has deployed the first squadron of the S-400 air defence missile system in the western Punjab sector which will take care of aerial threats from Pakistan and China.


20. In which state, Bina-Panki Multiproduct Pipeline Project will be inaugurated?


A.Bihar

B.Odisha

C.Uttar Pradesh

D.West Bengal


Answer: Option C


Explanation:PM Modi is also going to inaugurate the Bina-Panki Multiproduct Pipeline Project in UP that will help the region access petroleum products from the Bina refinery.


21. Which state has topped the NITI Aayog Health Index 2021 among the larger states? 


A.Kerala

B.Uttar Pradesh

C.Rajasthan

D.Tamil Nadu 


Answer: Option A


Explanation:Niti Aayog released the fourth edition of its state health index for 2019-20 on December 27, 2021. Kerala retained its top rank in the report, titled “Healthy States, Progressive India”, which ranks states and Union Territories based on their year-on-year incremental performance in health as well as their overall status.


22. Which state has been ranked at the top of the NITI Aayog Health Index 2021 among the smaller states?


A.Manipur

B.Tripura

C.Mizoram

D.Nagaland 


Answer: Option C


Explanation:Mizoram topped the NITI Aayog Health Index 2021 among smaller states while Nagaland was ranked at the bottom. Among union territories, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu was ranked at the top and Andaman & Nicobar was ranked at the bottom. 


23. Who has been appointed as Deputy National Security Adviser of India?


A.General M M Naravane 

B.Admiral R Hari Kumar

C.Pradeep Kumar Rawat

D.Vikram Misri


Answer: Option D


Explanation:Vikram Misri was on December 27, 2021 appointed as India's new deputy National Security Adviser in the National Security Council Secretariat. Misri is a 1989 batch Indian Foreign Service officer.


24. Which country will chair UNSC Counterterrorism Committee in January 2022?


A.Turkey

B.India

C.China

D.Russia


Answer: Option B


Explanation:India will chair the Counter terrorism Committee of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in January 2022. India had last chaired this committee in 2011-12.


25. When was the Indian National Congress formed?


A.December 28, 1885 

B.December 29, 1886

C.December 28, 1893

D.December 29, 1875


Answer: Option A


Explanation:The Indian National Congress (INC) celebrated its 137th foundation day on December 28, 2021. Indian National Congress was founded on December 28, 1885.


26. Who founded the Indian National Congress?


A.W.C Bonnerjee

B.AO Hume

C.Annie Besant

D.Mahatma Gandhi 


Answer: Option B


Explanation:Indian National Congress was founded by retired British Civil Servant  Allan Octavian Hume on December 28, 1885. The first session of the Indian National Congress was conducted in Bombay from December 28-31, 1885 under the chairmanship of W.C Bonnerjee.


27. Which is India's first indigenously developed RBD protein sub-unit vaccine against COVID-19?


A.CORBEVAX 

B.COVOVAX

C.NOVOVAX

D.Zycov d


Answer: Option A


Explanation:CORBEVAX is India's first indigenously developed RBD protein sub-unit vaccine against COVID-19. It will be manufactured by Hyderabad-based firm Biological-E. The company had submitted the data from its clinical trials to the Indian drug regulator. 


28. Which is the first antiviral pill that has so far shown success in treating COVID-19?


A.Remdesivir

B.COVOVAX

C.Molnupiravir 

D.CORBEVAX 


Answer: Option C


Explanation:The molnupiravir antiviral Covid-19 drug has been developed by MSD and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics. The drug works by introducing errors into the SARS-CoV-2 virus' genetic code, which will prevent the virus from replicating further. Ridgeback has developed the Covid pill in collaboration with Merck, a US pharma company.


29. Who has been appointed as the batting coach of Sunrisers Hyderabad team in IPL?


A. Ricky Pointing

B. Chris Gayle

C. Brian Lara

D. Anil Kumble


Answer: Option C


Explanation:IPL team Sunrisers Hyderabad has revealed their new-look coaching staff with as many as four fresh additions, including legends Brian Lara and Dale Steyn, for the 2022 season.Former West Indies captain Brian Lara has been appointed the batting coach of the team and he will also be a strategic advisor for the 2016 winners while ex-South Africa pacer Dale Steyn will be their fast bowling coach for the upcoming season.


30. Who has received the 'Journalist of the Year' award from Mumbai Press?


A. Anahat Singh

B. Dhruv Sitwala

C. Danish Siddiqui

D. Suresh Nidhi


Answer: Option C


Explanation: Photojournalist Danish Siddiqui, who died while being on an assignment in Afghanistan, will be posthumously awarded as the ‘Journalist of the Year’ for 2020 by the Mumbai Press Club, the journalists’ body announced on 24th December 2021.Siddiqui, who had a long stint of working in the financial capital before shifting base to New Delhi, was the chief photographer for the news agency Reuters.The Press Club in statement noted that Jha (83) was chosen to receive the award for his “long and distinguished career of incisive and analytical writing.


31. When can children aged between 15-18 years start registering on the Cowin portal?


A. January 3rd

B. January 2nd

C. January 1st

D. December 31st


Answer: Option C


Explanation:Children between the age group of 15-18 years will be able to register on the CoWIN platform from January 1, 2022, informed Dr RS Sharma, CoWIN platform Chief. The children can be registered for covid vaccination using their 10th student ID card, as some might not have Aadhaar or other identity cards.Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced on December 25, 2021 that the centre will begin vaccination for children between the age group of 15-18 years from January 3, 2022.


32. Who has launched India’s first “Intelligent Transport System”?


A. Hardeep Singh Puri

B. Narendra Singh

C. Nitin Gadkari

D. Rajnath Singh


Answer: Option C


Explanation:Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari has launched India’s first “Intelligent Transport System” on Eastern Peripheral Expressway at Dasna, Ghaziabad.This system was developed in a bid to minimize traffic woes and enhance safety of commuters.On the occasion, minister noted that, India needs to improve its road engineering, because every year, around 1.5 lakh people are killed in 5 lakh accidents in India.This system can detect any accident and receive alerts for ensuring that ambulance reaches the accident spot within 10-15 minutes.


33. Which Indian Cricketer's Bat was first sent into Space?


A. Irfan Pathan

B. Rahul Dravid

C. Yuvraj Singh

D. MS Dhoni


Answer: Option C


Explanation:Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh's iconic bat has become the first minted NFT ever to be sent in orbit.A hot-air balloon was launched from earth to orbit, carrying Yuvraj's bat, which he used to hit his firstever century in the 2003 ODI match against Bangladesh in Dhaka.The exercise was done last week in collaboration with Colexion, Asia's NFT market, and the former Indian cricketer.The company has partnered with the 2011 ODI World Cup-winning batsman Yuvraj to release his own NFTs with augmented reality for the initiative.


34. Who has been selected for the prestigious 'South African of the Year' award?


A. Vivek Gogia

B. Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman

C. H O Suri

D. Anil Agarwal


Answer: Option B


Explanation:Indian-origin philanthropist and founder of disaster relief organization ‘Gift of the Givers’, Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman has been selected for the prestigious ‘South African of the Year’ award conducted by ‘Daily Maverick’ newspaper.Sooliman started ‘Gift Of The Givers’ after his religious mentor in Turkey asked him to do so in 1994.Sooliman has also received National Orders, South Africa’s highest civilian honour, and earlier this year was named Social Justice Champion by the University of Stellenbosch in Western Cape province.


35. Which state will establish a separate directorate to raise farmers' income?


A. Madhya Pradesh

B. Uttar Pradesh

C. Maharashtra

D. Karnataka


Answer: Option D


Explanation:Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai informed on December 26, 2021 that the state will establish a separate directorate to raise farmers' income.He stated that agriculture will grow automatically if the economic condition of farmers improves.


36. Recently 'KS Sethumadhavan' has passed away, who was he?


A. Journalist

B. Singer

C. Film Producer

D. Lawyer


Answer: Option C


Explanation:The filmmaker breathed his last on December 24 in Chennai. Reportedly, he was not keeping well for some time because of age-related ailments.Sethumadhavan entered the industry as an assistant director to K Ramnath. After launching himself as an independent filmmaker, he directed his first Malayalam movie.K S Sethumadhavan, who started his career in the 1960s has been behind a handful of iconic and pathbreaking Malayalam movies.


37. Which bank's MD & CEO Vishwavir Ahuja has resigned?


A. BOB

B. YES Bank

C. RBL Bank

D. IndusInd Bank


Answer: Option C


Explanation:RBL Bank’s board has approved the request of its MD and CEO Vishwavir Ahuja to proceed on leave with immediate effect.The bank’s board has appointed Rajeev Ahuja, currently Executive Director, as the interim MD and CEO with immediate effect.Vishwavir Ahuja joined RBL Bank in 2010.Prior to that, he was the MD and CEO of Bank of America, India from 2001 to 2009.


38. Which state has topped in the "NITI Aayog Health Index 2021"?


A. Kerala

B. Uttar Pradesh

C. Karnataka

D. Odisha


Answer: Option A


Explanation: NITI Aayog released the fourth edition of its state health index for 2019-20 on December 27, 2021.The report, titled “Healthy States, Progressive India”, ranks states and Union Territories based on their year-on-year incremental performance in health as well as their overall status.Kerala retained its top rank on the health index among the larger states while Uttar Pradesh was the worst.


39. Which bank has signed a co-loan agreement with "U Grow Capital"?


A. Bank of Baroda

B. Canara Bank

C. Central Bank of India

D. Bank of India


Answer: Option C


Explanation:Central Bank of India has recently signed a co-loan agreement with U Grow Capital.Under which up to ₹1,000 crore will be distributed to medium, small and micro enterprises in the next 12 months.Central Bank of India will provide co-lending support through the GRO-Xstream platform with the loans originated by U GRO Capital’s distribution network. The arrangement will ensure the availability of credit to MSMEs at an affordable cost.


40. Which organization signed MoU with the West Bengal government to develop the MSME ecosystem in the state?


A. SIDBI

B. NABARD

C. SEBI

D. HDFC Bank


Answer: Option A


Explanation:The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has signed an MoU with the Government of West Bengal.The MoU was signed to develop the MSME ecosystem in West Bengal.In this regard, the SIDBI’s project management unit (PMU) will work to develop MSME in the state.The PMU will analyze current strategies and frameworks of MSMEs in the state and will accordingly guide stakeholders to develop sectorspecific products.



41. Which State government launched the "CM Dashboard 360" a monitoring system to track all welfare schemes?


A. Tamil Nadu

B. Karnataka

C. Andhra Pradesh

D. West Bengal


Answer: Option A


Explanation:Tamil Nadu government launched the Chief Minister (CM) Dashboard monitoring system, “CM Dashboard Tamil Nadu 360” in Chennai.It will enable CM to track all welfare schemes, including the status of their implementation, fund allocation, and the number of beneficiaries along with updates on the storage of water in dams and rainfall patterns.


42. Gujarat's Chief Minister launched the Gujarati version of which micro-blogging site?


A. Koo

B. Chingari

C. Reddit

D. Twitter


Answer: Option A


Explanation:The Chief Minister of Gujarat Bhupendra Patel launched the Gujarat version of the multilingual micro-logging site ‘Koo’.It enables people to share content and connect with the help of their mother tongue.The CM of Gujarat who has been active on Koo said that Gujarati must also assume a prominent position on the social media platforms.


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