1. Who has been appointed as president of the International Automobile Federation?
A.Max Mosley
B.Mohammed bin Sulayem
C.Jean Todt
D.Christian Wolff
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Mohammed bin Sulayem of the United Arab Emirates has been elected successor to Jean Todt as the first non-European president of motorsport's world governing body, the International Automobile Federation (FIA).
2. Who has won the Sushila Devi Award 2021 for the best book of fiction by a woman author?
A.Anukrti Upadhyay
B.Shubhangi Swarup
C.Avni Doshi
D.Namita Gokhale
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Anukrti Upadhyay has won the Sushila Devi Award 2021 for the Best Book of Fiction for her novel, Kintsugi, which was published by the Fourth Estate imprint.
3. Who has been appointed as the new Managing Director of RBL Bank?
A.Vishwavir Ahuja
B.Sashidhar Jagdishan
C.Rajeev Ahuja
D.Sanjiv Chadha
Answer: Option C
Explanation:RBL Bank MD, CEO Vishwavir Ahuja has resigned and Rajeev Ahuja has been appointed as new MD.
4. World Sangeet Tansen festival is celebrated in which State?
A.Madhya Pradesh
B.Uttar Pradesh
C.Maharashtra
D.Rajasthan
Answer: Option A
Explanation:World Sangeet Tansen festival or Tansen Samaroh organized in Gwalior, MP. In Madhya Pradesh, the 97th edition of the World Sangeet Tansen festival started in Gwalior.
5. Who has authored the book 'The Kashmir Conundrum: The Quest for Peace in a Troubled Land'?
A.Nirmal Chander Vij
B.Shyam Saran
C.Shivshankar Menon
D.Manoj Mukund Naravane
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Former Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Nirmal Chander Vij released his new book titled 'The Kashmir Conundrum: The Quest for Peace in a Troubled Land'.
6. Who has been posthumously awarded the Mumbai Press Club's 'Journalist of the Year' award?
A.Danish Siddiqui
B.Shujaat Bukhari
C.Isravel Moses
D.Rakesh Singh
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Photojournalist Danish Siddiqui, who died while being on an assignment in Afghanistan, will be posthumously awarded the 'Journalist of the Year' for 2020 by the Mumbai Press Club.
7. Which ship has been decommissioned by the Indian Navy after 32 years of service?
A.INS Rajput
B.INS Khukri
C.INS Vikrant
D.INS Vikram
Answer: Option B
Explanation:INS Khukri (Pennant No. 49), the first indigenously built missile corvette, has decommissioned after 32 years of service at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
8. Which space agency has launched the world's largest telescope named James Webb Space?
A.ISRO
B.Jaxa
C.Roscosmos
D.NASA
Answer: Option D
Explanation:NASA's $10 billion telescope James Webb Space Telescope is designed to capture the first glimpse of the universe shortly after the Big Bang, targeted for an explosion from the European Space Agency's Kourou, French Guiana.
9. Which is the first antiviral pill that has so far shown success in treating COVID-19?
A.CORBEVAX
B.COVOVAX
C.Molnupiravir
D.Remdesivir
Answer: Option C
Explanation:The Molnupiravir antiviral Covid-19 drug has been developed by MSD and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics.
10. Who has been appointed as the co-chairman of FIDC?
A.Sanjay Chamria
B.Rajeev Ahuja
C.Kamlesh Gandhi
D.Dinanath Dubhashi
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Kamlesh Gandhi, CMD of MAS Financial Services has been appointed as Co-Chairman, FIDC in addition to Umesh Revankar, CEO and MD of Shriram Transport Finance Group.
11. "The Turnover Wizard - Saviour Of Thousands" is an autobiography of ______ .
A.Arup Roy Choudhury
B.Amit Ranjan
C.Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
D.Pullela Gopichand
Answer: Option A
Explanation:An Autobiography of Arup Roy Choudhury titled "The Turnover Wizard - Saviour Of Thousands" released by M Venkaiah Naidu.
12. Which state has topped the NITI Aayog Health Index 2021 among the larger states?
A.Tamil Nadu
B.Kerala
C.Uttar Pradesh
D.Rajasthan
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Niti Aayog released the fourth edition of its state health index for 2019-20. Kerala maintains top spot.
13. Which payments bank has partnered with MoneyGram to enable international fund transfer?
A.Fino Payments Bank
B.India Post Payments Bank
C.Paytm Payments Bank
D.Airtel Payments Bank
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Paytm Payments Bank has partnered with MoneyGram, a peer-to-peer remittance company to enable international fund transfer directly to Paytm Wallet.
14. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has inaugurated 'Bharat Darshan Park' in which state and union territory?
A.Rajasthan
B.Chandigarh
C.Himachal Pradesh
D.Delhi
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurate the 'Bharat Darshan Park' in Delhi which showcases attractive replicas of several iconic monuments of India built with scrap and waste material.
15. Which country will chair UNSC Counterterrorism Committee in January 2022?
A.Russia
B.Turkey
C.India
D.China
Answer: Option C
Explanation:India will chair the Counterterrorism Committee of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in January 2022.
16. Which state Government has launched a CM Dashboard monitoring system?
A.Odisha
B.Tamil Nadu
C.Karnataka
D.Telangana
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Tamil Nadu state Government has launched a CM Dashboard monitoring system.
17. Which of the following bank along with Vayana Network has won the 'Most Effective Bank-Fintech Partnership' award at the IBSi-Global Fintech Innovation Awards 2021?
A.RBL Bank
B.Federal Bank
C.Karur Vysya Bank
D.DCB Bank
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Federal Bank & Vayana Network won the 'Most Effective Bank-Fintech Partnership' award at the IBSi-Global Fintech Innovation Awards 2021.
18. Who has been appointed as Deputy National Security Adviser of India?
A.Admiral R Hari Kumar
B.Pradeep Kumar Rawat
C.General M M Naravane
D.Vikram Misri
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Vikram Misri has been appointed as India's new deputy National Security Adviser in the National Security Council Secretariat.
19. Which bank in partnership with NPCI to become 1st Indian bank to offer cross-border payments via UPI?
A.IndusInd Bank
B.Kotak Mahindra Bank
C.Canara Bank
D.Punjab National Bank
Answer: Option A
Explanation:IndusInd Bank has joined hands with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) for offering real-time cross-border remittances to India using UPI IDs, for its Money Transfer Operator (MTO) partners.
20. Who has bagged the bronze medal at the International Ski Federation (FIS) Alpine Skiing Competition 2021?
A.Manika Batra
B.Archana Kamath
C.Akash Kumar
D.Aanchal Thakur
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Indian skier Aanchal Thakur has bagged the bronze medal at the International Ski Federation (FIS) Alpine Skiing Competition in Montenegro.
21. Who has been named PETA India Person of the Year 2021?
A.Deepika Padukone
B.Priyanka Chopra
C.Alia Bhatt
D.Twinkle Khanna
Answer: Option C
Explanation:PETA India has named Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt as its 2021 Person of the Year to celebrate her work to support an animal-friendly fashion industry and for her advocacy for dogs and cats in need.
22. Who has become the fastest Indian to reach 100 Test dismissals?
A.Rishabh Pant
B. KL Rahul
C.Shikhar Dhawan
D.Virat Kohli
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Rishabh Pant became the fastest Indian on December 28, 2021 to reach 100 dismissals in Test cricket, breaking former skipper and wicketkeeper Dhoni's record. Pant achieved the feat during India's ongoing first test against South Africa at Centurion.
23. Which company has got the approval to conduct phase 3 trials of its Covid vaccine as a booster dose?
A.SII
B.Biological E
C.Dr. Reddy's laboratories
D.Cipla
Answer: Option B
Explanation:The Drug Controller General of India has given its approval to Hyderabad-based pharma company Biological E to conduct phase 3 trials of ‘Corbevax’, its COVID-19 vaccine, as a booster dose. The Subject Expert Committee (SEC), after detailed deliberation, recommended granting permission to conduct phase 3 clinical trials of Corbevax.
24. When will Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate projects in Halwani, Uttarakhand?
A.December 28th
B.December 29th
C.December 30th
D.December 31st
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of 23 projects worth over Rs 17,500 crore in Uttarakhand's Haldwani on December 30, 2021. Among the 23 projects, PM Modi will lay the foundation stone for 17 projects worth at least Rs 14,100 crore covering various sectors including irrigation, health infrastructure, housing, drinking and sanitation and housing. The Prime Minister will then inaugurate 6 projects worth over Rs 3400 crore that include road widening projects, hydropower project in Pithoragarh and projects to improve the sewage situation in Nainital.
25. Which nation is currently ranked at the top of ICC World Test Championship Points Table 2021-2023?
A.Australia
B.England
C.New Zealand
D.Sri Lanka
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Australia is ranked at the top of the ICC World Test Championship Points Table after thrashing England by an innings in the third Ashes test, claiming the Ashes series 3-0. Australia tops the ICC World Test Championship Points Table with 36 points after winning all tests played so far. Sri Lanka is ranked second with 24 points, while Pakistan is ranked third with 36 points.
26. What is India's current rank in ICC World Test Championship Points Table 2021-2023?
A.5th
B.4th
C.3rd
D.2nd
Answer: Option B
Explanation:India is ranked 4th on the ICC World Test Championship Points Table with 42 points after winning 3 tests, losing 1 and drawing 2 others. Team India is ranked below Pakistan, which has 36 points but its percentage of points is better than India.
27. Which state has approved a policy to export rejected iron ore?
A.Goa
B.Madhya Pradesh
C.Gujarat
D.Rajasthan
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Goa cabinet approved a policy to permit the export of iron ore dumps on December 22, 2021. The policy will allow the resumption of mining activity in the coastal state for the next four to five years.
28. Which state government has started ‘Nadi Utsav’ to honour rivers?
A. Rajasthan
B. Gujarat
C. West Bengal
D. Bihar
Answer: Option B
Explanation:The flag in ceremony for Ganga Mashal was conducted on 16 December 2021 in the presence of Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister for Jal Shakti.The day also marked the beginning of Nadi Utsav which will end on 23 December.The Mashal was flagged off at Ganga Utsav.The National Mission for Clean Ganga had organized Ganga Utsav: A River Festival 2021 from 1st to 3rd November 2021.
29. Which state's team has won ‘Vijay Hazare Trophy’?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. West Bengal
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Minister of State for Civil Aviation VK Singh announced that the Airports Authority of India (AAI) is working on the country’s first facial recognition technology-based biometric boarding system.It is to be piloted for passengers at Varanasi, Pune, Kolkata and Vijayawada airports.This biometric boarding system is part of the first phase of Digi Yatra scheme.The Digi Yatra initiative seeks to promote paperless air travel.
30. Which country's Court has fined Google and Meta with a total of $125 million?
A. Norway
B. Finland
C. North Korea
D. Russian
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has been slapped with a massive fine of $27 million by a Moscow court for failing to remove content that is deemed illegal.The court has also imposed a fine of $98 million on Google.For the first time, a Russian court has imposed fines ($125 million) that make up a share of the annual revenue of these companies in Russia.
31. Whose novel 'Kintsugi' has won the Sushila Devi Award 2021?
A. Vivek Gogia
B. Anukrti Upadhyay
C. Imtiaz Sooliman
D. Shubhangi Swarup
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Anukrti Upadhyay has won the Sushila Devi Award 2021 for the Best Book of Fiction for her novel, “Kintsugi”, which was published by the Fourth Estate imprint.The Ratanlal Foundation and the organizing Committee of the Bhopal Literature and Art Festival announced the winner, for this notable award for fiction written by a woman author and published in 2020.
32. Where has the World Sangeet Tansen festival started?
A. Rajasthan
B. Maharashtra
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Karnataka
Answer: Option C
Explanation:In Madhya Pradesh, the 97th edition of the World Sangeet Tansen festival started in Gwalior.A five-day World Sangeet Tansen festival starts from December 25 to December 30 in the city.The stage of the program has been constructed on the theme of the Siddhanath temple situated in Omkareshwar.Many artists not only from India but also from abroad will participate in the music festival.
33. Who has been appointed as Deputy National Security Adviser of India?
A. M M Naravane
B. R Hari Kumar
C. Pradeep 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.He currently serves as India's Ambassador to China. He was appointed to the post in 2019.He will be succeeded by Pradeep Kumar Rawat, who was recently appointed as the next ambassador to China.
34. Which is India's 1st indigenously developed RBD protein sub-unit vaccine against COVID19?
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.
35.Who has become the new co-chairman of FIDC?
A. Sanjay Chaurasiya
B. Umesh Revankar
C. Kamlesh Gandhi
D. Namita Gokhale
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Finance Industry Development Council (FIDC) has announced fresh appointments to its board of directors.Kamlesh Gandhi, CMD of MAS Financial Services has been appointed as Co-Chairman, FIDC in addition to Umesh Revankar, CEO and MD of Shriram Transport Finance Group.Sanjay Chamria has resigned as the Co-Chairman and Director, FIDC.
36.Recently 'Jean Marc Vallee' has passed away, who was he?
A. Journalist
B. Singer
C. Film Producer
D. Dancer
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Canadian filmmaker Jean-Marc Vallee, who directed films including ‘Dallas Buyers Club’ and TV projects such as ‘Big Little Lies’, passed away in December 2021.He worked with Witherspoon on the HBO series ‘Big Little Lies’, for which he won the Emmy for directing a limited series, movie or special.His 2009 feature, The Young Victoria picked up three Oscar nominations
37.Who has written the book 'Kashmir the Quest for Peace in a Troubledland'?
A. Adyasha Das
B. Urjit Patel
C. Nirmal Chander Vij
D. Dalbir Suhag
Answer: Option C
Explanation: A new book by former Indian Army Chief of Staff Gen. Nirmal Chander Vij (ret) claims to offer a “full picture” of the conflicts in Jammu and Kashmir and the way forward. The book published by HarperCollins India, the book of General Vij, The riddle of “Kashmir: the quest for peace in a troubled land”.
38.The 1st three-day Kashi Indian International Film Festival began in -
A. Varanasi
B. Lucknow
C. New Delhi
D. Mumbai
Answer: Option A
Explanation:The first three-day Kashi Indian International Film Festival began in Varanasi on 27 December 2021. ➢ UP Tourism, Culture, and Charitable Affairs Minister Neelkanth Tiwari inaugurated the festival.The festival is being organized by Information and Broadcasting Ministry in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh government.A panel discussion will be held on the second day of the event.
39. Where has Oil India Limited announced to set up a hydrogen plant?
A. Odisha
B. Assam
C. Maharashtra
D. Meghalaya
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Oil India Ltd, India’s second-largest state-owned oil explorer, is setting up a plant to manufacture green hydrogen at its Jorhat oilfield in Assam.The company has initiated action for setting up a 100 kW green hydrogen plant at its Pump station-3 in Jorhat.The pilot plant will generate green hydrogen using AEM technologY.This is a first-of-its-kind project in the country.
40.Who has been elected as the President of 'International Automobile Federation'?
A. Jean Todt
B. Christine Wormuth
C. Mohammed Ben Sulayem
D. Stefano Domenicali
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Mohammed Ben Sulayem of the United Arab Emirates has been elected successor to Jean Todt as the first non-European president of motorsport’s world governing body, the International Automobile Federation (FIA).The FIA is the governing body for Formula One, the World Rally Championship, World Endurance, and Formula E among other series.
41. A new book titled “The Modi Gambit: Decoding Modi 2.0” authored by -
A. Sanjay Mayukh
B. Sanju Verma
C. Anil Baluni
D. Sambit Patra
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Sanju Verma, an economist and the BJP National Spokesperson, has authored a new book titled “The Modi Gambit: Decoding Modi 2.0”.The book features the various achievement in the last 2 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 2nd term as PM of India.The foreword of the book is written by Padma Shri Mohandas Pai and the Afterword is written by ace journalist, Anand Narasimhan, Managing Editor at CNN News 18.
42.Which state team has won the 11th Hockey India Junior National Championship?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Chandigarh
D. Uttarakhand
Answer: Option B
Explanation: In Hockey, Uttar Pradesh Hockey was crowned the winner of the 11th Junior National Men’s Championship in the final at Kovilpatti, Tamil Nadu on 25 December 2021.It defeated Hockey Chandigarh by 3-1.Hockey Association of Odisha secured third place by defeating Hockey Haryana.
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