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Weekly Current Affairs: 13-19 December 2021
1. Recently who has been honored with the
"Kalinga Literary Award 2021"?
- Srinivas Udgata
- Padma Shri awardee 'Srinivasa Udgata' has been honored
with the "Kalinga Literary Award 2021".
- Actress 'Divya Dutta' was awarded the Kalinga
Sahitya (Female Writer Award)
- Arun Kamal has been awarded the "Kalinga
Literary International Award 2021".
- A 'Kalinga Literary Festival' is organized every year
in Bhubaneswar, the capital of the state of Odisha, and the "Kalinga
Literary Award" is also presented in this.
- This is the eighth edition of the "Kalinga
Literary Award" which was inaugurated by Jyoti Prakash Panigrahi, the
Tourism Minister of Odisha in Bhubaneswar.
2. Recently which state government has approved the
establishment of "Buddhist University"?
- Tripura
- The Tripura government has approved the
establishment of a "Buddhist University" in the state's Sabroom
town.
- Tripura
- Capital: Agartala
- CM: Biplab Kumar Deb
- Governor: Satyadev Narayan Arya
3. Recently who has become the first organization
in the world to get an "ISO 13131:2021" certificate?
- Apollo TeleHealth
- "ISO 13131:2021" is certified by the
British Standards Institution (BSI).
- Obtaining "ISO 13131:2021" certification
demonstrates a provider's ability to effectively manage quality, safety,
and patient data security in this new era of telehealth service provision.
4. On which day has 'UNICEF Day' been celebrated
recently?
- December 11
- The 75th UNICEF Day was celebrated on 11 December
2021 and it is celebrated every year on the occasion of the foundation day
of UNICEF.
- UNICEF, also known as the United Nations Children's
Fund, is a United Nations agency responsible for providing humanitarian
and developmental assistance to children around the world.
- :
- UNICEF: United Nation Children's Fund
- Established: 11 December 1946
- HQ: New York
- President: Henrietta H. Fore (Next-> Catherine
Russell)
5. Where has India's first "Drone Fair" been
inaugurated recently?
- Gwalior
1.
India's first "Drone Mela" has been
inaugurated in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh to create awareness about Unmanned
Aerial Vehicles, Drones, and their use.
2.
The first "Drone Mela" was organized in
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh with a joint effort of the Government of Madhya
Pradesh, FICCI, and the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
3.
During the event, Union Aviation Minister Shri
Jyotiraditya Scindia informed that 5 Drone Schools will be opened in Gwalior,
Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, and Satna of Madhya Pradesh.
- Madhya Pradesh
- MP Capital: Bhopal
- CM: Shivraj Singh Chauhan
- Governor: Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel
6. Where has it been announced to open five drone
schools recently?
- Madhya Pradesh
1.
During the first "Drone Mela" organized
in Madhya Pradesh, Union Aviation Minister Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia informed
that 5 Drone Schools will be opened in Gwalior, Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, and
Satna of Madhya Pradesh.
2.
The first "Drone Mela" in Madhya Pradesh
was organized in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh with a joint effort of the Government
of Madhya Pradesh, FICCI, and the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
- Madhya Pradesh
- MP Capital: Bhopal
- CM: Shivraj Singh Chauhan
- Governor: Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel
7. Who has recently become the first Indian to win
a silver medal in the "Para World Taekwondo Championship 2021"?
- Chandip Singh
- 'Chandip Singh' from Jammu and Kashmir has become
the first Indian to win a medal in the 'Para World Taekwondo
Championship'.
- This is the NOVA version of "Para World
Taekwondo Championship".
- "Para World Taekwondo Championship 2021"
has been organized in Istanbul, Turkey from 9 to 12 December 2021.
8. What is the rank of India in the recently
released "Global Health Security (GHS) Index 2021"?
- 66th
- The "Global Health Security (GHS) Index
2021" has been released by a joint effort of the Nuclear Threat
Initiative (NTI) and the Johns Hopkins Center.
- In the "Global Health Security (GHS) Index
2021" the US is at first, Australia second and Finland third.
- Somalia is ranked 195th on this list as the worst
performer.
9. Which organization has been recently banned by
the Saudi Arabian government?
- Tablighi Jamaat
- The "Tablighi Jamaat" has been completely
banned by the Saudi Arabian government, calling it the "gate of
terrorism".
- What is Tablighi Jamaat?
- Tablighi Jamaat is a large organization of Sunni
Muslims. It started in India in 1926, led by Mohammad Ilyas Khandlawi, and
preached a return to pure Islam.
- :
- Saudi Arabia
- Capital: Riyadh
- Currency: Saudi Riyal
10. Which Indian beauty has been crowned "Miss
Universe 2021" recently?
- Harnaaz Sandhu
- 21-year-old Harnaaz Sandhu has succeeded in the
"Miss Universe" contest by an Indian beauty after 21 years.
- Harnaaz Sandhu has been crowned "Miss Universe
2021" by last year's Miss Universe winner Andreza Meja (Mexico).
- Prior to this, success was found in the contest
"Miss Universe" by actress Sushmita Sen in the year 1994 and
actress Lara Dutta in the year 2000.
- The 70th "Miss Universe 2021" was held in
Elliot, Israel.
11. Recently E-grocery company, Grofers has
rebranded itself to what new name?
- Blinkit
What is Blinkit (formerly Grofers)?
- Blinkit (formerly Grofers) is an Indian online
grocery delivery service. It was established in December 2013 and is
located in Gurugram, India.
- The company's customers shop for their household
items from the comfort of their homes by ordering groceries, essentials,
and much more online.
12. On which day "Swarnim Vijay Parv" was
celebrated recently?
- 12 December
- The "Swarnim Vijay Parv" is being
celebrated to commemorate 50 years of India's victory over Pakistan in the
1971 Indo-Pakistani War.
- "Swarnim Vijay Parv 2021" was inaugurated
by Union Defense Minister Shri Rajnath Singh.
- :
- Chief of Defense Staff:?
- Chief of Army Staff: General Manoj Mukund Narwane
- Chief of the Air Force: Air Marshal Vivek Ram
Chaudhari
- Chief of Naval Staff: Admiral R. Hari Kumar
13. In which international organization, India has
been re-elected recently?
- IMOC
1.
IMOC: International Maritime Organization Council
2.
The Council is the executive organ of the IMO and
is responsible under the Assembly for overseeing the work of the organization.
The council is made up of 40 member states, who are elected by the assembly for
two-year terms.
3.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) known
as the Inter-Governmental Maritime Advisory Organization) is a specialized
agency of the United Nations responsible for regulating shipping.
- IMO: International Maritime Organization
- Established: 17 March 1948
- HQ: London, UK
- Director-General: Kitack Lim
14. Recently, well-known novelist Anne Rice has
passed away, she was related to which country?
- America
- US President: Joe Biden (46th)
- US Capital: Washington DC
15. Who has recently won the 'Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
2021'?
- Max Verstappen
- Max Verstappen of the Netherlands has become the new
Formula One World Champion by defeating Lewis Hamilton in the 'Abu Dhabi
Grand Prix 2021'.
- Max Verstappen is a racing driver for Red Bull,
Netherlands.
- Lewis Hamilton is a Mercedes driver from Britain.
16. Recently India has assumed the chairmanship of
which international organization?
- RATS SCO
- SCO: Shanghai Cooperation Organization
- RATS: Regional Anti Terrorist Structure
- India has assumed the chairmanship of the Regional Anti-Terrorist
Structure (RATS-SCO) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization for 1 year
with effect from 28 October 2021.
- :
- SCO: Shanghai Cooperation Organization
- SCO Headquarters: Beijing, China
- SCO Secretary General: Vladimir Norov (Vladimir
Norov)
- Establishment of SCO: 15 June 2001
- SCO Permanent Members: China, Russia, Tajikistan,
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, India, Pakistan, and Iran
17. What is the rank of India in the recently
released "World Talent Ranking Report 2021"?
- 56th
- India is ranked 56th in the "World Talent
Ranking Report 2021" released by the International Institute for
Management Development (IMD).
- Switzerland has retained its position at the first
position in the "World Talent Ranking Report 2021".
- International Institute for Management Development
(IMD) is an independent educational institution.
18. On which day "International Day of
Neutrality" has been celebrated recently?
- 12 December
- Every year on 12 December, "International
Neutrality Day" is observed at the initiative of the United Nations
to raise awareness about the value of neutrality in international
relations.
- United Nations (UN)
- Established: 24 October 1945
- HQ: New York
- Secretary-General: Antonio Guterres
19. On which day "International Universal
Health Coverage Day" has been observed recently?
- 12 December
- The theme of "International Universal Health
Coverage Day 2021" Theme: Don't leave anyone's health behind: Invest
in health systems for all (Don't leave anyone's health behind: Invest in
Health Systems for All)
- It is observed every year on 12 December at the
initiative of the United Nations with multi-stakeholder partners to raise
awareness about the need for strong and resilient health systems and
universal health coverage.
20. Where has the traditional buffalo race
"Kambala" been organized recently?
- Moodbidri, Karnataka
1.
The traditional buffalo race "Kambala"
was organized in Moodbidri, Karnataka.
2.
Kambala is a folk sport organized in some parts of
Karnataka and Kerala.
- Karnataka
- Capital: Bengaluru
- Formation: 01 November 1956
- CM: Basavaraj Bommai
- Governor: Thaawarchand Gehlot
21. Recently who has been chosen as "Person of
the Year 2021" by Time Magazine?
- Elon Musk
- Elon Musk is the founder of SpaceX, a US-based
private space agency and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Tesla Motor.
- TIME Magazine is an American magazine and news
company
- It was founded in 1923
22. According to the recently released report,
which state is in the first place in implementing the "Atmanirbhar Bharat
Rozgar Yojana" (ABRY)?
- Maharashtra
1.
Maharashtra ranks first, adding the maximum number
of beneficiaries under Atmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana (ABRY).
2.
According to the report, Tamil Nadu is second and
Gujarat is in third place.
- Maharashtra
- Capital: Mumbai
- Formation: 01 May 1960
- CM: Uddhav Thackeray
- Governor: Bhagat Singh Koshyari
23. Recently which has become the world's first
government with 100% paperless governance?
- Dubai
1.
According to the Dubai government, the paperless
government system has saved 1.3 billion dirhams ($350 million) and 14 million
hours of manpower.
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Capital: Abu Dhabi
- Currency: UAE Dirham
- Crown Prince: Sheikh Mohamad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
24. Which initiative has been launched by the
Lokpal of India to redress the grievances of the common people digitally?
- 'Lokpalonline'
1.
The 'Lokpalonline' platform was launched by the
Chairperson of the Lokpal of India, Pinaki Chandra Ghosh, through which the
grievances of the common people will be resolved digitally.
What is Lokpal?
- Lokpal is an anti-corruption authority or body of
Lokpal that represents the public interest in the Republic of India. The
Lokpal has the jurisdiction of the Central Government to investigate
allegations of corruption and corruption-related cases against its public
functionaries.
- The current chairman of Lokpal is Pinaki Chandra
Ghosh.
25. According to a recent announcement,
"ROBOCON 2022" will be hosted by?
- Doordarshan
1.
"ROBOCON" is a robot utility organized
each year by the Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union and hosted by its member
countries.
- Doordarshan
- Launched: 15 September 1959
- HQ: New Delhi
- CEO: Sandip Sinha
26. Recently who has taken over as the head of the
National Cricket Academy (NCA)?
- VVS Laxman
1.
VVS Laxman, a former player of the Indian cricket
team, has taken over as the head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA).
2.
VVS Laxman will replace Rahul Dravid who is
currently serving as the head coach of the Indian cricket team.
- BCCI: Board of Control for Cricket in India
- Established: 04 December 1928
- President: Saurav Ganguly (39th)
- Secretary: Jai Shah
27. International Boxing Association, AIBA has
rebranded itself, what is the new abbreviation of AIBA?
- IBA
- AIBA: The International Boxing Association
- Established: 1946
- HQ: Lausanne, Switzerland
28. Recently who has been selected as the 'ICC
Player of the Month' for the month of November 2021 in the men's category?
- David Warner
1.
Australia's batsman David Warner has been named
'ICC Player of the Month' for the month of November in the men's category.
- ICC-International Cricket Council
- HQ: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Established: 15June1909
- Chairman: Greg Barclay
- CEO: Geoff Allardyce
29. Where has the "Manohar Parrikar Science
Festival" been celebrated recently?
- Goa
1.
The third edition of "Manohar Parrikar Science
Festival" named after former Union Defense Minister and former Chief
Minister of Goa Manohar Parrikar was organized at various places in Goa.
- Goa
- Capital: Panji
- CM: Pramod Sawant
- Governor: PS Sreedharan Pillai
30. Recently who has been chosen as the 'ICC Player
of the Month' for the month of November 2021 in the women's category?
- Hayley Matthews
1.
All-rounder from the West Indies team, Hayley
Matthews (Barbados) has been adjudged the 'ICC Player of the Month' for the
month of November in the women's category.
- ICC-International Cricket Council
- HQ: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Established: 15June1909
- Chairman: Greg Barclay
- CEO: Geoff Allardyce
31. On which day "National Energy Conservation
Day" has been celebrated recently?
- December 14
- “National Energy Conservation Day” is observed every
year on 14th December to spread public awareness about the importance of
energy efficiency and conservation at the initiative of Bureau of Energy
Efficiency (BEE).
- The "National Energy Conservation Day" was
celebrated for the first time in 1991.
32. Recently which state's "Mithila
Makhana" has received Geographical Indication (GI Tag)?
- Bihar
- GI Tag: GI Tag is given to those products which have
a specific geographical origin area. GI tag refers to the quality and
characteristics of that product.
Some of the popular GI certified products from India are as follows:-
- Kandhamal Turmeric: Odisha
- Rasgulla: Odisha
- Tirur Arecanut: Kerala
- Sirsi Supari: Karnataka
- Khola Chilli: Goa
- Dindigul lock: Tamil Nadu
- Kadangi Saree: Tamil Nadu
- Madhubani Painting: Bihar
- Shear Rice: Bihar
- Maghai Pan: Bihar
- Shahi Litchi: Muzaffarpur, Bihar
- Jardalu Mango: Bihar
- Alphonso Mango: Maharashtra
- Gulbarga Rahar Dal: Karnataka
- Palani Panchamritam: Tamil Nadu
- Manipuri Black Rice: Manipur
- Kashmiri Saffron: Jammu and Kashmir
33. Which state's "Askot Wildlife
Sanctuary" has been declared as an 'Eco-Sensitive Zone' (ESZ) recently?
- Uttarakhand
1.
ESZ: Eco-sensitive zone
2.
"Askot Wildlife Sanctuary" of Pithoragarh
in Uttarakhand has been declared as an 'Eco-Sensitive Zone' (ESZ).
3.
The Askot Wildlife Sanctuary in Pithoragarh,
Uttarakhand is known as the "Green Heaven on Earth".
4.
Minister of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and
Climate Change: Shri Bhupendra Yadav
- Uttarakhand
- Capital: 1. Dehradun(winter) 2. Gairsain(Summer)
- Formation: 09 November 2000
- Chief Minister: Pushkar Singh Dhami
- Governor: Lt Gen Gurmeet Singh
34. Recently which country's space agency has launched
the Shijian-605 satellite for space exploration and new technology tests?
- China
- Name of the space agency of China: CNSA (China
National Space Administration)
- China Capital: Beijing
- Currency: Yuan or Renminbi
- President: Xi Jinping
35. Who has recently taken over as the head of
''National Film Development Corporation'' (NFDC) and 'Children's Film Society
of India' (CFSI)?
- Ravinder Bhaker
- Ravinder Bhaker is the CEO of the film certification
body and now he has also taken over as the head of ''National Film
Development Corporation'' (NFDC) and 'Children's Film Society of India'
(CFSI).
36. Recently where 'Durga Puja' has been added to
the list of "Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity" by UNESCO?
- Kolkata
- UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization
- Established: 16 November 1945, First session: 04
November 1946
- HQ: Paris, France
- Director-General: Audrey Azoulay
- :
- West Bengal
- Capital: Kolkata
- Formation: 26 January 1950
- CM: Mamata Banerjee
- Governor: Jagdeep Dhankhar
37. Recently "Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai
Yojana" has been extended till 2026, when was this scheme started?
- 2015
- While increasing this scheme, the government has set
a target to benefit 22 lakh farmers of which 2.5 lakh scheduled caste and
2 lakh scheduled tribe farmers.
- There will be a total marriage of ₹ 93,068 crores on
this scheme, out of which ₹ 37,454 crores will be spent by the central
government.
- Union Minister of Agriculture Welfare: Shri Narendra
Singh Tomar
38. Where has recently been announced to set up
India's first "Green Hydrogen Microgrid" project?
- Simhadri
1.
India's first "Green Hydrogen Microgrid"
project has been announced to be set up at Simhadri, Visakhapatnam, Andhra
Pradesh.
2.
With the completion of this project, it will be
possible to store hydrogen energy on a large scale in the country.
3.
This project will be completed by NTPC.
- NTPC: National Thermal Power Corporation
- Established: 07 November 1975
- HQ: New Delhi
- Chairman & MD: Gurdeep Singh
39. Recently, how much amount has been approved by
Asian Development Bank (ADB) for setting up “Assam Skill University”?
- $112 million
- Assam
- Founded as the Constituent State of India: 15 August
1947
- Country Statehood: 26 January 1950
- Capital: Dispur
- CM: Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Governor: Prof. Jagdish Mukhi
- :
- ADB: Asian Development Bank
- Established: 1966
- HQ: Mandaluyong, Manila, Philippines
- President: Masatsugu Asakawa
40. Recently which country has become the first
country in the world to implement a 4.5-days working week?
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
1.
According to the UAE government, a weekly working
system has been adopted from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm from Monday to Thursday, from
7:30 am to 12:00 pm on Friday.
2.
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Capital: Abu Dhabi
- Currency: UAE Dirham
- Crown Prince: Sheikh Mohamad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
41. On which day "International Tea Day"
has been celebrated recently?
- December 15
- "International Tea Day" is observed every
year on 15 December to draw global attention from government and citizens
to the impact of the global tea trade on workers and growers, and to
request price support and fair trade.
- According to a report, tea is the second most widely
used beverage after water.
42. Recently, the '#Care4Hockey' campaign has been
started by which insurance company to promote hockey sports competition in the
country?
- Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
- The '#Care4Hockey' campaign has been launched by the
insurance company, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance to promote the competitiveness
of hockey in the country.
- Rani Rampal, the captain of the Indian women's
hockey team, who was awarded the Padma Shri, has been selected for this
campaign.
43. Which e-learning platform has been recently
launched by Delhi Police to educate youth and provide skill training to school
dropouts from weaker sections of society?
- Unnati
1.
“Unnati” e-learning platform launched by Delhi
Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana to educate youth and provide skill training
to school dropouts from weaker sections of the society under one of the
flagship schemes of Delhi Police called ‘YUVA’ has been done.
2.
Delhi Police Commissioner: Rakesh Asthana
- Delhi
- Chief Minister: Arvind Kejriwal
- Lieutenant Governor: Anil Baijal
44. Recently where, the foundation stone for the
construction of "Umiya Mata Dham Temple" has been laid by the Union
Home Minister?
- Sola, Ahmedabad
- Gujarat
- Formation: 01 May 1960
- Capital: Gandhinagar
- CM: Bhupendra Patel
- Governor: Acharya Devvrat
45. The recently released book "Pride, Prejudice,
and Punditry" has been written by?
- Dr. Shashi Tharoor
- "Pride, Prejudice and Punditry" has been
written by Dr. Shashi Tharoor, former Union Minister in Congress Party.
- Modern India and Indian politics have been discussed
in this book.
46. Which country recently hosted the "Indian
Ocean Dialogue"?
- India
- The eighth edition of the "Indian Ocean
Dialogue" was hosted by India virtually.
- The theme of "Indian Ocean Dialogue" 2021:
'Post pandemic Indian ocean: Leveraging Digital Technologies for Health,
Education, Development and trade-in IORA member states'
47. Recently, RBI has decided to implement the PCA
framework for Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC) also, who is the current
Governor of RBI?
- Shaktikanta Das
1.
It has been decided by RBI to implement the PCA
framework for Non-Banking Finance Company too. (NBFC) also from 1st October
2022.
- RBI: Reserve Bank of India
- RBI HQ: Mumbai
- Established: 1 April 1935
- Nationalization: 01 January 1949
- Governor:
- 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
48. Recently which financial company has launched a
training platform 'Wealth Academy' for stock market investors?
- Paytm
1.
Through this platform, through Paytm, training will
be provided to the investors investing in the stock market so that the investor
can buy or sell his shares at the right time and understand the stock market.
2.
'Paytm Money' platform has been launched by Paytm
to invest in the Share Market.
- Paytm
- Established: 2009
- HQ: Noida
- Chairman: Vijay Shekhar Sharma
- CEO: Varun Sridhar
49. Recently what percentage of India's GDP growth
rate has been estimated by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the financial year
2021-22?
- 9.7%
- ADB: Asian Development Bank
- Established: 1966
- HQ: Mandaluyong, Manila, Philippines
- President: Masatsugu Asakawa
50. How many Indian brands have been included in
the recently released list of "100 Global Powers of Luxury Goods"?
- Five
- This list has been released by ''Deloitte Global 202
Additional of Global Power of Luxury Goods''.
- In this list, Tata Group's title is 22nd, Kalyan
Jewelers 37th, Joyalukkas 46th, PC Jewelers 57th, and Tribhuvandas Bhimji
Zaveri Limited 92nd.
- has been received.
51. Who has been awarded the 'Sports Journalists'
Federation of India' (SJFI) medal recently?
- Sunil Gavaskar
- SJFI: Sports Journalists' Federation of India
- Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has been
awarded the 'Sports Journalists Federation of India' (SJFI) medal.
- Other important honors in the 'Sports Journalists
Federation of India' (SJFI) award are as follows:-
- SJFI Sports Man of the Year: Neeraj Chopra
- SJFI Sports Woman of the Year: Mirabai Chanu
- SJFI Team of the Year: Indian Men's Hockey Team
- Para-athlete of the Year in Men's Category: Sumit
Antil and Pramod Bhagat
- Para-athlete of the Year in Women's Category: Avani
Lakhara
52. By whom was India's first "Khelo India
Women's Under-19 Hockey League" launched recently?
- Anurag Singh Thakur
1.
"Khelo India Women's Under-19 Hockey
League" was launched for the first time in India by the Union Minister of
Youth Affairs and Sports, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur.
2.
India's first "Khelo India Women's Under-19
Hockey League" will be organized from 15 to 21 December 2021.
3.
The winning team in this league will be given a
reward of ₹ 30 lakhs.
- 'Hockey India' replaced 'Indian Hockey Federation'
(1925-2008)
- Hockey India Established: 2009
- HQ: New Delhi
- President: Gyanandro Nigombam
53. On which day "Vijay Diwas" has been
celebrated recently?
- December 16
1.
This time 50th is being celebrated as "Vijay
Diwas".
2.
This day is celebrated every year on 16 December as
"Victory Day" on the occasion of India's victory over Pakistan in the
1971 Indo-Pakistani War.
3.
On 16 December 1971, 93000 armies of Pakistan
surrendered to the Indian Army.
4.
In this war, East Pakistan was won over what is now
known as Bangladesh.
5.
On this occasion, Bangladesh is celebrating its
50th Vijay Diwas, in which the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind is
attending as the chief guest.
- Chief of Defense Staff:?
- Chief of Army Staff: General Manoj Mukund Narwane
- Chief of the Air Force: Air Marshal Vivek Ram
Chaudhari
- Chief of Naval Staff: Admiral R. Hari Kumar
54. In what name has the Rajasthan College
Education Department recently announced to start online classes for free?
- Gyandoot 2.0
1.
Rajasthan College Education Department has
announced to start online classes for free under the name "Gyandoot
2.0".
2.
Through this initiative, completely voluntary
online classes will be conducted by the professors of government colleges.
- Rajasthan
- Capital: Jaipur
- Formation: 30 March 1949
- CM: Ashok Gehlot
- Governor: Kalraj Mishra
55. Recently who has been appointed as the chairman
of the Chiefs of Staff Committee (CoSC)?
- General Manoj Mukund Naravane
- On 8 December 2021, the country's first Chief of
Defense Staff (CDS), Bipin Rawat, died in a plane crash, after which the
post of Chief of Defense Staff of India is vacant.
- Outgoing 'Chief of Defense Staff' (CDS) General
Bipin Rawat died in a crash of Indian Air Force helicopter 'Mi-17V5'.
About General Bipin Rawat:
- Born: 16 March 1958, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand
- Died: 08 December 2021, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu
- First Chief of Defense Staff (CDS): General Bipin
Rawat (31 December 2019 - 08 December 2021)
- Previous topmost Post: Chief of Army Staff of India
(2017-2019)
What is the Chief of Defense Staff (CDS)?
- The Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) of the Indian Armed
Forces is the military chief and chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee
of the Indian Armed Forces. The Chief of Defense Staff is the senior-most
and highest-ranking uniformed officer on active duty in the Indian Army
and is the Chief of Staff Officer and Chief Military Adviser to the
Defense Minister.
- Established: 24 December 2019
- First Chief of Defense Staff (CDS): General Bipin
Rawat (31 December 2019 - 08 December 2021)
56. Which Formula One champion has been conferred
with the title of knighthood recently?
- Lewis Hamilton
- Seven-time Formula One (F1) champion Lewis Hamilton
was knighted in London.
- With Lewis Hamilton getting the title of knighthood,
his name will now be preceded by the surname "Sir".
- Lewis Hamilton is a Mercedes driver from Britain.
57. Recently which spacecraft of the US space
agency NASA has entered the upper atmosphere of the Sun for the first time?
- 'PARKER'
1.
This spacecraft was released by the US space agency
NASA in the year 2018 to know the mystery of the Sun more closely.
- NASA: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Established: 01 October 1958
- HQ: Washington, D.C., USA
- Administrator: Bill Nelson
58. Recently, Neeraj Chopra, the lone gold medalist
from India in Tokyo Olympics, has been appointed as the brand ambassador of
which food company?
- GoodDot
- Good Dot is a food tech start-up bringing
plant-based protein to India that can be distributed anywhere and can be
bought by all.
59. The recently released book “Raj Kapoor: The
Master at Work” is authored by?
- Rahul Rawail
- A book based on actor Raj Kapoor "Raj Kapoor:
The Master at Work" authored by Rahul Rawail and released by Vice
President M Venkaiah Naidu.
60. Where was the "India International Science
Festival" organized recently?
- Panaji
- The 7th edition of "India International Science
Festival" was organized in Panaji, Goa.
- The theme of the 7th edition of "India
International Science Festival": 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' -
"Celebrating Creativity, Science, Technology and Innovation for a
Prosperous India"
- The purpose of this day is to make use of
innovations by the people and develop such technology which is easy and
affordable for the public.
- The first "India International Science
Festival" was organized in 2015 at IIT Delhi.
61. Recently with whom has Axis Bank tied up to
make digital banking solutions even better?
- SWIFT
- Axis Bank
- HQ: Mumbai
- Tagline: Badhi Ka Naam Zindagi
- CEO: Amitabh Choudhary
What is SWIFT?
- SWIFT: The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial
Telecommunication
- The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication
(SWIFT), legally SWIFT. SCRL is a Belgian cooperative that acts as an
intermediary and executor of financial transactions between banks
worldwide.
- Founded: 03 May 1973
- HQ: La Hulpe, Belgium
62. Recently which country's highest civilian honor
has been announced to honor Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
- Bhutan
- “Ngadag Pel gi Khorlo” by the Government of Bhutan,
the highest civilian award of Bhutan by the Government of Bhutan, for the
spirit of warm relations with all nations and for establishing good
relations with Bhutan. ) has been announced to be awarded.
- Bhutan
- Capital: Thimphu
- Currency: Bhutanese Ngultrum
- PM: Lotay Tshering
63. Which scheme has been recently launched by the
Jharkhand government to promote youth sports talent in the Maoist affected
districts of the state?
- SAHAY
1.
SAHAY: Sports Action Harnessing Aspiration of Youth
2.
The objective of this scheme is to nurture young
sports talent in the Maoist-affected districts of the state.
- Jharkhand
- Formation: 15 November 2000
- Capital: Ranchi
- CM: Hemant Soren
- Governor: Ramesh Bais
64. Where is "Lokrang Utsav" celebrated
recently?
- Jaipur
1.
After 2 years in Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan,
this "Lokrang Utsav" has been organized in collaboration with the
Ministry of Art and Culture of Rajasthan and other agencies.
2.
Handicraft fair and language writing are included
in this festival.
- Rajasthan
- Capital: Jaipur
- Formation: 30 March 1949
- CM: Ashoke Gehlot
- Governor: Kalraj Mishra
65. What is the place of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
in the list of 20 most famous global personalities of the world released
recently?
- 8th
- This list has been released by "YouGov"
which is a British international internet-based market research and data
analysis firm.
- Former US President Barack Obama has got first place
in this list.
66. Recently who has been voted Athlete of the Year
2021 by Time Magazine?
- Simone Biles
- Simone Biles is an American gymnast who has been
voted Athlete of the Year 2021 by Time magazine, despite a close defeat at
the Tokyo Olympics, maintaining her composure.
- Recently, Elon Musk has been voted "Person of
the Year 2021" by Time Magazine.
- Elon Musk is the founder of SpaceX, a US-based
private space agency, and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Tesla
Motor.
- TIME Magazine is an American magazine and news
company
- It was founded in 1923
67. Which of the following has recently become the
first European country to recognize cannabis for personal use?
- Malta
- Malta
- Capital: Valletta
- Currency: Euro
68. Recently in which country the Government of
India has signed an agreement for cooperation in the field of digital media?
- Vietnam
1.
This agreement has been signed with the Government
of Vietnam in the presence of Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Minister of Information
and Broadcasting in the Central Government.
- Vietnam
- Capital: Hanoi
- Currency: Vietnamese Dong
- President: Nguyen Xuan Phuc
- PM: Pham Minch Chinh CPV
69. The recently released book "India's
Ancient Legacy of Wellness" has been authored by?
- Rekha Choudhary
- In the book "India's Ancient Legacy of
Wellness" written by Rekha Choudhary, this topic has been discussed
how important the relationship between man and nature is.
70. The Union Cabinet has approved the Treaty on
Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters with which country?
- Poland
- Poland
- Capital: Warsaw
- Currency: Polish Zloty
71. Recently, which two banks have been fined by
the Reserve Bank of India?
- PNB & ICICI Bank
1.
RBI has imposed a monetary penalty on PNB &
ICICI Bank for not following the guidelines issued related to minimum balance
in bank accounts.
- RBI: Reserve Bank of India
- RBI HQ: Mumbai
- Established: 1 April 1935
- Nationalization: 01 January 1949
- Governor: Shaktikanta Das
- Nationalization: 01 January 1949
- Governor: Shaktikant Das (25th)
- Deputy Governor: 1. Mahesh Kumar Jain 2. Michael
Debabrata Patra 3. M Rajeshwar Rao 4. T Rabi Sankar
72. The recently released book "Gandhitopi
Governor" has been authored by?
- Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad
- A book titled "Gandhitopi Governor" has
been written by Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad, a Padma awardee and chairman of
the Office of Languages Commission in Andhra Pradesh.
- This book has been released by Vice President Shri
M. Venkaiah Naidu.
73. On which
day "International Migrants Day" has been celebrated recently?
- December
18
- The
theme of "International Migrants Day" 2021: "Harnessing the
Potential of Human Mobility"
- International
Migrants Day is celebrated every year on 18 December with the aim of
protecting, protecting, and upholding the rights of migrant people at the
initiative of the United Nations.
- United
Nations (UN)
- Established:
24 October 1945
- HQ: New
York
- Secretary-General:
Antonio Guterres
74. Recently
who has been honored with the "Global Entrepreneur of the Year
Award".
- Kumar
Mangalam Birla
- Kumar
Mangalam Birla is the first Indian industrialist to be awarded the
"Global Entrepreneur of the Year Award" by 'The Indus
Entrepreneurs'.
- Aditya
Birla Group
- Founded:
1857
- Founder:
Shiv Narayan Birla
- HQ:
Mumbai
- Chairman:
Kumar Mangalam Birla
75. Recently
who has been elected as the new President of Indian Newspaper Society (INS)?
- Mohit
Jain
- INS:
The Indian Newspaper Society
- The
Indian Newspaper Society (INS) (formerly the Indian and Eastern Newspaper
Society) serves as the central organization of the Press of India, an
independent body certifying circulation figures of newspapers and
magazines in India. It plays a major role in protecting and promoting the
freedom of the press in India.
- Formation:
27 February 1939
- HQ: New
Delhi
76. On which
day "Minorities Rights Day" has been celebrated recently?
- December
18
- Minorities
Rights Day is celebrated on 18 December every year with the aim of
maintaining the rights of freedom, equal opportunities, and respect of
minorities in the country.
- Minority
Affairs Minister: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
77.
According to the announcement of the All India Football Federation, “Under-19
SAIF Championship 2022” will be hosted by?
- India
- SAFF:
South Asian Football Federation Championship
- South
Asian Football Federation Championship, commonly known as SAFF
Championship.
- India
will host "Women's Under-18 SAIF Championship 2022" from 3 to 14
March 2022 and "Under-19 SAIF Championship 2022" from 25 July to
3 August.
78. Which
state government has recently launched the "Khel Nursery Scheme"?
- Haryana
- “Khel
Nursery Scheme” has been launched to promote sports and sports among the
youth of the state.
- Haryana
- Capital:
Chandigarh
- CM:
Manohar Lal Khattar
- Governor:
Bandaru Dattatreya
79. Which
state has recently accepted "Tamil Thai Vazhthu" as the state anthem?
- Tamil
Nadu
- Tamil
Nadu
- Capital:
Chennai
- CM: MK
Stalin
- Governor:
RN Ravi
80.
Recently, the Central Government has announced an overdraft facility of how
much amount to the members of Self Help Groups (SHGs)?
- ₹5000
- Under
the Deendayal Antyodaya-Yojana National Rural Livelihood Mission
(DAY-NRLM), an overdraft facility of ₹ 5000 has been announced to the
members of Self Help Groups (SHGs).
81. What is
the rank of India in the “Most Affected Countries by Spam Calls” report
released by the Truecaller mobile app recently?
- 4th
- Truecaller
is a smartphone application that has features of caller recognition,
call-blocking, flash-messaging, call-recording, chat, and voice using the
internet.
82. On which
day "International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers" has been
observed recently?
- December
17th
83. On which
day "World Arabic Language Day" has been celebrated recently?
- December
18
- "World
Arabic Language Day" is celebrated every year on 18 December to raise
awareness about the history, culture, and development of the Arabic
language.
- The
Arabic language is one of the most widely used languages in the world
which is used by more than 400 million people every day.
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