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Daily Current Affairs: 08/12/2021
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1. Recently which country has allowed the use of euthanasia machines?
- Switzerland
- Switzerland has legalized a 'suicide machine' called the "Sarco", which allows users to die from hypoxia and hypocapnia (a condition of insufficient oxygen supply at the tissue level and low carbon dioxide in the blood). Allows you to kill yourself relatively painlessly by inducing.
- Switzerland
- Capital: Bern
- Currency: Swiss Franc
2. In what name is the Indian Army conducting a multinational disaster management exercise with a special focus on relief in the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic?
- 'PANEX 21'
- BIMSTEC countries have been included in this exercise along with Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, and India.
- Exercise 'PANEX 21' will be conducted from 20 to 22 December 2021 in Pune, Maharashtra.
- BIMSTEC: The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation
- Established: 6 June 1997
- HQ: Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Members: India, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan
3. Which Indian-American businessman has been recently honored with Asia's "Most Creative Entrepreneur" award in Dubai?
- Vivek Paul
- Vivek Paul was honored with Asia's "Most Creative Entrepreneur" award at the 15th edition of the 'Asia Africa Business and Social Forum 2021' in Dubai.
- Vivek Paul is also the founder of The Great Indian Film Festival (TGIFF).
4. Recently 'Kazuveli Wetland' has been recognized as the 16th bird sanctuary of which state?
- Tamil Nadu
- The 'Kazuveli Wetland' located in the Villupuram district of Tamil Nadu has been recognized as the 16th bird sanctuary of the state.
- Tamil Nadu
- Capital: Chennai
- CM: MK Stalin
- Governor: RN Ravi
5. Recently who has been honored with the "WTA Player of the Year" award?
- Ash Barty
- WTA: Women's Tennis Association
- Australia's 'Ash Barty' has been selected for the "WTA Player of the Year" award for the second time.
- US Open champion 'Emma Raducanu' has been selected for the title "New Comer of the Year".
- 'Barbora Krejcikova' of the Czech Republic has been selected for the title of 'Most Improved Player of the Year'.
6. According to a recently released report, which country has overtaken India to come second in terms of stainless steel production?
- Indonesia
- In terms of stainless steel production, Indonesia has overtaken India to the second position with 4.5 million tonnes and India has come to the third position.
- Whereas China continues to rank first in the world in stainless steel production.
7. Recently who has been selected for the 56th Jnanpith Award 2020?
- Sapphire Phukan
- Renowned Assamese poet 'Neelamani Phukan' has been selected for the 56th Jnanpith Award 2020 for his contribution to Indian literature.
- The "Jnanpith Award" is the oldest and highest Indian literary award given annually by the Indian Jnanpith to an author for his "outstanding contribution to literature".
- This award is given only for the "Jnanpith Award" to Indian writers writing in English and Indian languages included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India for their contribution to Indian literature.
- "Jnanpith Award" is not given posthumously.
- The "Jnanpith Award" was established in 1961.
- The first "Jnanpith Award" was given in 1965.
8. Recently who has been selected for the 57th Jnanpith Award 2021?
- Damodar Mauzo
- Renowned Konkani short story writer and novelist Damodar Moujo has been selected for the 57th Jnanpith Award 2021 for his contribution to Indian literature.
- The "Jnanpith Award" is the oldest and highest Indian literary award given annually by the Indian Jnanpith to an author for his "outstanding contribution to literature".
- This award is given only for the "Jnanpith Award" to Indian writers writing in English and Indian languages included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India for their contribution to Indian literature.
- "Jnanpith Award" is not given posthumously.
- The "Jnanpith Award" was established in 1961.
- The first "Jnanpith Award" was given in 1965.
9. Recently in the meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee of Reserve Bank of India it has been decided to keep key rates unchanged, what is the 'SLR' rate at present?
- 18%
- India's growth rate has been estimated at 9.5% by RBI for the financial year 2021-22.
The key rates as per the monetary policy of the Reserve Bank of India are as follows:-
- Repo Rate: 4%
- Reverse Repo Rate: 3.35%
- Bank Rate & MSF (Marginal Standing Facility) : 4.25%
- CRR (Cash Reserve Ratio): 4%
- SLR (Statutory Liquidity Ratio): 18%
- RBI HQ: Mumbai
- Established: 1 April 1935
- Nationalization: 01 January 1949
- Governor : Shaktikanta Das(25th)
- Deputy Governor: 1. Mahesh Kumar Jain 2. Michael Devvrat Patra 3. M Rajeshwar Rao 4. T Rabi Sankar
10. Recently ICICI Bank has tied up with which e-commerce company to provide an overdraft facility digitally?
- Flipkart
- ICICI Bank has joined hands with e-commerce company Flipkart to provide an overdraft facility up to ₹25 lakh digitally.
- ICICI Bank (Industrial Credit & Investment Corporation of India)
- HQ: Mumbai
- Established: 1994
- MD & CEO: Sandeep Bakshi
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- Flipkart
- Established: October 2007
- HQ: Bengaluru
- CEO: Kalyan Krishnamurthy
11. Recently which Indian-American scientist has been included in the 10-member team to be sent to the Moon by NASA?
- Anil Manon
- NASA: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Established: 01 October 1958
- HQ: Washington, D.C., USA
- Administrator: Bill Nelson
12. According to a report recently released by the Ministry of Finance, how many ATMs (Automated Teller Machines) have been installed in the country?
- 2.13 lakh
- According to a report released by the Finance Ministry, 2.13 lakh ATMs (Automated Teller Machines) have been installed in the country till September 2021.
- Out of 2.13 lakh ATMs (Automated Teller Machines), 4% have been installed in rural and semi-urban areas.
- Union Finance Minister: Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman
13. Which small finance bank has recently launched India's first "Loan Against Digital Gold" facility in collaboration with "IndiaGold"?
- Shivalik Small Finance Bank
- "IndiaGold" is an online digital gold investment company.
- Shivalik Small Finance Bank can tie-up with "IndiaGold" to sanction instant loans up to ₹60,000 through India's first "Loan Against Digital Gold" facility.
- Shivalik Small Finance Bank
- HQ: Noida, UP
- MD & CEO: Suveer Kr Gupta
14. The recently released book "At Home in the Universe" is authored by?
- Balakrishna Madhur
- This book is based on the autobiography of Balakrishna Madhur, former Chief Executive Officer of DHFL Property Services Limited.
15. Recently the Government of India has signed a loan agreement of how many rupees with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to provide affordable housing for the urban poor in Tamil Nadu?
- $150 million
- ADB: Asian Development Bank
- Established: 1966
- HQ: Mandaluyong, Manila, Philippines
- President: Masatsugu Asakawa
- :
- Tamil Nadu
- Capital: Chennai
- CM: MK Stalin
- Governor: RN Ravi
16. Recently who has been appointed by Piramal Realty as its brand ambassador?
- Farhan Akhtar
- Piramal Realty, one of the best real estate developers offering luxury residential properties, has appointed actor Farhan Akhtar as the brand ambassador for its residential portfolio.
17. Recently which program has been launched by the National Commission for Women (NCW) to increase the participation of women representatives in all major areas of the country?
- 'She is a Changemaker'
- Through the National Commission for Women, all levels of the country, from Gram Panchayats to Members of Parliament and political
- The 'She is a Changemaker' program has been started to increase the participation of women representatives in the areas.
- Chairperson of National Commission for Women: Rekha Sharma
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