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Weekly Current Affairs: 06-12 December 2021
1. According to a report released by the Reserve Bank of India recently,
which state of India has become the largest manufacturing center?
- Gujarat
- According
to the report, Gujarat has overtaken Maharashtra to become the largest
manufacturing hub of India with manufacturing growth of 15.9%.
- Gujarat
- Capital:
Gandhinagar
- CM:
Bhupendra Patel
- Governor:
Acharya Devvrat
- :
- RBI:
Reserve Bank of India
- 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
2. Recently which project has been launched by Khadi and Village Industries
Commission (KVIC) to prevent conflict between humans and elephants?
- 'RE-HAB'
- The
project 'RE-HAB' has been launched by Vinay Kumar Saxena of Khadi and
Village Industries Commission (KVIC) in Mornoi village of Assam to prevent
conflict between humans and elephants.
- Through
the 'RE-HAB' project, bee boxes are being installed at all such routes and
places so that elephants cannot cross and come in contact with humans.
- KVIC:
Khadi and Village Industries Commission
- Established:
1956
- HQ:
Mumbai
- Chairman:
Vinai Kumar Saxena
3. Recently who has been appointed by the Central Government as the
'Central Provident Fund Commissioner' in the Employees Provident Fund
Organization (EPFO)?
- Neelam Sami Rao
- 'Neelam
Sami Rao' has been appointed as the Central Provident Fund Commissioner in
the Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) by the Appointments
Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) of the Central Government.
- Employees'
Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) is a statutory body owned by the
Ministry of Labor and Employment, Government of India which is responsible
for regulation and management of the provident fund, pension and
compulsory life insurance in India. The EPFO manages the compulsory
provident fund and compulsory pension and life insurance schemes for the
Indian workforce.
- Union
Minister of Labor and Employment: Shri Bhupendra Yadav
- EPFO:
The Employees' Provident Fund Organization
- Founded:
04 March 1952
- HQ: New
Delhi
- Commissioner:
Neela, Shammi Rao
4. Which joint military exercise was recently organized between India and
Maldives?
- EKUVERIN
- The
11th edition of the joint military exercise 'EKUVERIN' between India and
Maldives has been conducted at 'Kaddhoo Island' in the Maldives.
- Maldives
- Capital:
Male
- Currency:
Maldivian Rufiyaa
- President:
Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
5. Which country has won the title of 'Junior Men's Hockey World Cup 2021'
recently held in India?
- Argentina
- In the
final match of 'Junior Men's Hockey World Cup 2021', the Argentine has won
this title by defeating six-time champions Germany.
- The
'Junior Men's Hockey World Cup 2021' was organized at the Kalinga Stadium
in the state of Orissa, India.
- FIH:
International Hockey Federation
- Established:
07 January 1924
- HQ:
Lausanne, Switzerland
- President:
Narinder Dhruv Batra
6. Recently who has become the third bowler in the history of International
Test cricket to take 10 wickets in an innings?
- Ajaz Patel
- Well-known
New Zealand bowler Ajaz Patel has become the third such bowler in the
world to take 10 wickets in the Indian innings in Test cricket between
India and New Zealand.
- Before
Ajaz Patel, this record is held by 'Jim Laker' of England and former India
captain and bowler 'Anil Kumble'.
- ICC-International
Cricket Council
- HQ:
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Established:
15June1909
- Chairman:
Greg Barclay
- CEO:
Geoff Allardyce
7. Recently which state has become the first state in the country to have
100% vaccination of all eligible populations of the state?
- Himachal Pradesh
- Recently
Indore has become the first district in India to give the first dose of
the COVID-19 vaccine to a 100% eligible population.
- Bhubaneswar
is the first city in India to have 100% COVID-19 vaccination.
- The
first village in India to have 100% COVID-19 vaccination is Wayan village
in the Bandipur district of Jammu and Kashmir.
- Himachal
Pradesh
- Founded:
25 January 1971
- Capital:
Shimla (Summer), Dharamshala (Winter)
- CM: Jai
Ram Thakur
- Governor:
Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
8. Which word has been chosen as 'Word of the Year 2021' by Cambridge
Dictionary recently?
- 'Perseverance'
- The
word 'Perseverance' in Hindi means perseverance.
- According
to Cambridge Dictionary, the word 'Perseverance' has been viewed more than
2,43,000 times on the Internet in 2021.
- Recently
'Merriam-Webster Dictionary' has declared the word 'Vaccine' as
'Word of the Year 2021'.
- Merriam-Webster
Dictionary is an American publishing company.
9. On which day recently, Mahaparinirvana Diwas was observed on the 66th
death anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar?
- December 6
- Born on
14 April 1891 in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar raised
his voice for the economic and social empowerment of Dalits.
- Babasaheb
Bhimrao Ambedkar 'Bahishkrit Bharat', 'Main Nayak' for raising his voice
against the atrocities on Dalits. Weekly magazines named 'Janata' were
also started.
- Dr.
Bhimrao Ambedkar was also the chairman of the constitution drafting
committee for the constitution of independent India on 29 August 1947 and
also served as the law minister in independent India.
- Babasaheb
Bhimrao Ambedkar died on 6 December 1956.
- Posthumously,
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar was awarded India's highest civilian honor
"Bharat Ratna".
10. Recently which Indian badminton player has won a silver medal in the
final match of Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour 2021?
- PV Sindhu
- PV
Sindhu has won a silver medal after being defeated by 'An Seyoung' of
South Korea in the final of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World
Tour 2021.
- The
final match of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour was held in
Bali, Indonesia.
- BWF:
Badminton World Federation
- Established:
05 July 1934
- HQ:
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
11. Who has won the men's section in the final match of the Badminton World
Federation (BWF) World Tour 2021?
- Victor Axelson
- In the
final match of Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour 2021, Viktor
Axelsen of Denmark has won the title by defeating Kunlavut Vitidssarn of
Thailand in the men's category.
- The
final match of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour was held in
Bali, Indonesia.
- BWF:
Badminton World Federation
- Established:
05 July 1934
- HQ:
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
12. Who has been selected as the Male and Female Player of the Year of the
Badminton World Federation (BWF) recently?
- Viktor Axelson and Tai Tzu Yingo
- Denmark's
'Viktor Axelsen' and China's 'Tai Tzu Yingo' have been adjudged the
Badminton World Federation's (BWF) Male and Female Player of the Year.
- BWF:
Badminton World Federation
- Established:
05 July 1934
- HQ:
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
13. Which Indian Minister was recently represented by the '5th Indian Ocean
Conference 2021' in Abu Dhabi?
- S Jaishankar
- The
Indian representation of the fifth Indian Ocean Conference held in Abu
Dhabi by Union Minister of External Affairs Subramaniam Jaishankar.
- The
theme of '5th Indian Ocean Conference 2021': "Indian Ocean: Ecology,
Economy, Epidemic" ("Indian Ocean: Ecology, Economy,
Epidemic")
- United
Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Capital:
Abu Dhabi
- Currency:
UAE Dirham
- Crown
Prince: Sheikh Mohamad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
14. Which country's Tennis Federation has recently won the Davis Cup 2021?
- Russia
- Russian
Tennis Federation defeated Croatia to win Davis Cup 2021 again after 15
years.
- The
Davis Cup is the major international team event in men's tennis. It is run
by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and is contested annually in
a knock-out format between teams from competing nations.
15. Recently, the internationally renowned former cricketer 'Eileen Asho'
has passed away, he was a cricketer from which country?
- England
- ICC-International
Cricket Council
- HQ:
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Established:
15June1909
- Chairman:
Greg Barclay
- CEO:
Geoff Allardyce
16. Which shooter has won the gold medal in the 64th National Shooting
Championship recently?
- Manu Bhaker
- Renowned
Indian shooter and Olympian Manu Bhaker has won the gold medal in the 64th
National Shooting Championship in 10m Air Pistol Range.
- ISSF:
The International Shooting Sport Federation
- Established:
1907
- HQ:
Munich, Germany
- President:
Vladimir Lisin
17. Recently well-known journalist and Padma Shri honored personality has
passed away, what is his name?
- Vinod Dua
- Vinod
Dua worked in many other media houses including Doordarshan and was also
awarded the Padma Shri in the year 2008.
18. Recently the Union Sports Ministry has allowed the Indian Hockey team to
participate in which sport?
- Commonwealth Games 2022
- The
name of the Indian hockey team was withdrawn from the "Commonwealth
Games 2022" to be held in Birmingham, United Kingdom due to the
COVID-19 pandemic, but has been approved by the Union Sports Ministry to
join again.
- The
"Commonwealth Games 2022" will be held in Birmingham, the United
Kingdom from 28 July to 8 August 2022.
- 'Hockey
India' replaced 'Indian Hockey Federation' (1925-2008)
- Hockey
India Established: 2009
- HQ: New
Delhi
- President:
Gyanandro Nigombam
19. Who has won the recently held Formula One 'Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
2021'?
- Lewis Hamilton
- Lewis
Hamilton defeated Max Verstappen to win the title.
- Lewis
Hamilton is a Mercedes driver from the UK.
- Max
Verstappen is a Red Bull driver from Belgium.
20. Which scholarship program has been launched by 'Oppo India' in
association with 'IIT Delhi' for engineering students in the country?
- Genius+
- This
scholarship program has been launched by Chinese mobile companies 'Oppo'
and 'IIT Delhi'.
- The
objective of this program is to connect with the youth in India's renowned
institutions and reach out to the best talent who can build India's
innovation portfolio.
21. Which company has recently appointed well-known Indian cricketer Ravindra
Jadeja as its brand ambassador?
- 'Kinara Capital'
- 'Kinara
Capital' is a fintech company based in Bengaluru which provides loan
service in the MSME sector.
22. Which country has recently won the men's title of the Asian Team Squash
Championship 2021?
- Malaysia
- Malaysia's
team has won this title by defeating India in the men's section of the
'Asian Team Squash Championship 2021'.
- The
'Asian Team Squash Championship 2021' was organized in Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia.
- The
title of the women's section of the 'Asian Team Squash Championship 2021'
has also been won by Malaysia by defeating Hong Kong in the final match.
23. Recently who has been appointed as the chairperson of the
"National Highway Authority of India" (NAHI)?
- Alka Upadhyay
- Recently,
Alka Upadhyay has been appointed as the chairperson of the "National
Highway Authority of India" (NAHI) by the Appointments Committee of
the Cabinet of the Central Government.
- Along
with this, Sanjay Bandyopadhyay has been made the chairman of the Inland
Waterways Authority of India (IWAI).
- Union
Minister of Road Transport and Highways: Shri Nitin Jairam Gadkari
24. Who has authored the recently released book "Public Service
Ethics"?
- Prabhat Kumar
- Prabhat
Kumar is the former Governor of Jharkhand.
- This
book was released by the current Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu.
- This
book talks about ethics in governance and public service and proposes a
collective search for ethical India.
25. With which anthem 'Digital Payment Utsav' was celebrated by the
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to promote digital payments
under 'Azadi Ke Amrit Mahotsav'?
- Chutki Baja Ke
- To
commemorate the completion of 75 years of independence, the Amrit Mahotsav
of Independence is being celebrated throughout the year, under which this
program was also organized.
- Minister
of Electronics and Information Technology: Shri Ashwani Vaishnav
26. Recently in which state 'National Generic Document Registration System
(GDRS) and Vanadhikar Mobile App' was launched?
- Tripura
- The
'National Generic Document Registration System (GDRS) and Vanadhikar
Mobile App' was launched in Tripura by the Union Minister of Rural
Development and Panchayati Raj, Giriraj Singh.
- Through
this, each plot of tribal people of the state will be given a unique ID.
- Tripura
- Capital:
Agartala
- CM:
Biplab Kumar Deb
- Governor:
Satyadev Narayan Arya
27. Recently what percent of India's GDP growth rate has been estimated by
the S&P Global Rating Agency for the financial year 2021-22?
- 9.5%
- Whereas
India's GDP growth rate has been estimated at 7.8% for the fiscal year
2022-23 by the S&P Global Rating Agency.
- 'S&P
Global Rating Agency' is an American rating agency.
- HQ: New
York
- Established:
1860
28. On which day "International Volunteer Day" was celebrated
recently?
- December 5
- The
theme of "International Volunteer Day" 2021: "Volunteer Now
for Our Common Future" ("Volunteer Now For Our Common
Future")
- The day
is observed every year on 5 December to encourage the government to
support the efforts of volunteers and organizations and to appreciate
their cooperation in the Sustainable Development Goals at the local,
national, and international levels.
- It was
first celebrated by the United Nations General Assembly in 1895
"International Volunteer Day" and it was also decided to
celebrate every year.
29. On which day "World Soil Day" was observed recently?
- December 5
- World
Soil Day is observed every year on 5th December to raise awareness about
the importance of soil quality to human welfare, food security, and
ecosystems globally.
- The
theme of "World Soil Day" 2021: "Prevent soil salinization,
promote soil productivity" ("Prevent soil salinization, promote
soil productivity")
30. Recently who has become the first captain to win 50 international
matches in all the game formats of cricket?
- Virat Kohli
- Virat
Kohli has become the first captain to win 50 international matches in all
the game formats of cricket with India's 1-0 win over New Zealand in the
recently held Test cricket match between India and New Zealand.
- BCCI:
Board of Control for Cricket in India
- Established:
04 December 1928
- President:
Saurav Ganguly (39th)
- Secretary:
Jai Shah
- :
- ICC-International
Cricket Council
- HQ:
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Established:
15June1909
- Chairman:
Greg Barclay
- CEO:
Geoff Allardyce
31. According to the latest ranking by the International Cricket Council
(ICC) recently, which country has moved to first place in the ICC Test
Championship rankings?
- India
- In the
recently held Test cricket match between India and New Zealand, India has
moved to the first position in the new rankings 'ICC Test Championship
Rankings' after India's 1-0 win over New Zealand.
- ICC-International
Cricket Council
- HQ:
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Established:
15June1909
- Chairman:
Greg Barclay
- CEO:
Geoff Allardyce
32. On which day "National Armed Forces Flag Day" was celebrated
recently?
- December 7
- "National
Armed Forces Flag Day" is celebrated every year on 7th December,
which is celebrated for the families of soldiers who died in the defense
of the country.
- On this
day the national flag is distributed among the people and the money given
by the people on the purchase of this flag is collected and spent on the
welfare of the dependents of the martyred soldiers.
- Chief
of Defense Staff: General Bipin Rawat
- 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
33. Recently who has been announced to be appointed as the new president of
FICCI?
- Sanjeev Mehta
- Sanjiv
Mehta is currently the Managing Director and Chairman of Hindustan
Unilever Limited who will take over as the new head of FICCI on 18
December.
- FICCI:
Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry
- FLO:
FICCI Ladies Organization
- FICCI
Established: 1927
- HQ: New
Delhi
34. Recently which scheme has been launched by the central government for
the socio-economic upliftment and overall development of the students of
scheduled castes?
- SRESHTA
- This
scheme has been launched on 6th December on the Mahaparinirvana day of Dr.
BR Ambedkar.
- Union
Minister of Tribal Affairs: Shri Arjun Munda
35. With which country was the first 'two plus two dialogue' (2 Plus 2
Dialogue) organized recently?
- Russia
- Two
Plus Two Dialogue (2 Plus 2 Dialogue) was organized between the visiting
Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Defense Minister and Foreign
Minister of Russia, and the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi,
the Defense Minister of India, and the Foreign Minister of India.
- Along
with this, the 21st annual summit between India and Russia was also
organized in New Delhi.
- During
this, an agreement was made to produce 6 lakh AK-203 assault rifles
indigenously manufactured in Korwa, Uttar Pradesh with the help of Russia.
- Many
important agreements were made with Russia including a $ 30 billion trade
by the year 2025.
- Russia
- Capital:
Moscow
- Currency:
Russian Ruble
- Prime
Minister: Mikhail Mishustin
- President:
Vladimir Putin
36. Recently the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has tied up
with which international organization to strengthen the waste management sector
in India?
- UNDP
- The
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has signed an agreement with the
United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to strengthen waste management
in India under the Swachh Bharat Mission.
- Minister
of Housing and Urban Affairs: Shri Hardeep Singh Puri
- UNDP:
United Nations Development Program
- Established:
22 November 1965
- HQ: New
York
- President:
Achim Steiner
37. Recently which country has announced to end child marriage by the year
2030?
- South Sudan
- A
survey conducted on child marriage found that 7% of girls in South Sudan
are married under the age of 15.
- According
to the survey
- South
Sudan is one of 40 countries where children are married off at an early
age.
- South
Sudan
- Capital:
Juba
- Currency:
South Sudanese Pound
- President:
Salva Kiir Mayardit
38. Recently who has been announced to be named as the next Chancellor of
Germany?
- Olaf Scholz
- The
name of 'Olaf Scholz' has been announced as the next Chancellor of
Germany.
- If
'Olaf Scholz' succeeds in becoming the next Chancellor of Germany, then
the current Chancellor of Germany 'Angela Merkel' will become the new
Chancellor after 16 years of tenure.
- Germany
- Capital:
Berlin
- Currency:
Euro
- Chancellor:
Angela Merkel
39. On which day "International Civil Aviation Day" was
celebrated recently?
- December 7
- "International
Civil Aviation Day" is celebrated every year on 7 December to
recognize the socio-economic and developmental importance of aviation and
international air travel.
- The
theme of "International Civil Aviation Day" 2021: "Advanced
Innovations for Global Aviation Development"
40. Which bank has recently launched a modified version of the "mPay
Delight" mobile banking app?
- Jammu & Kashmir Bank
- With
the modified version of the "mPay Delight" mobile banking app
launched by Jammu & Kashmir Bank, customers will now be able to enjoy
new features like biometric, fingerprint and more secure banking.
- J&K
Bank
- Established:
01 October 1938
- HQ:
Srinagar
- MD
& CEO: Baldev Prakash
41. The recently published book "The Midway Battle Modi's
Roller-Coaster Second Term" has been authored by?
- Gautam Chintamani
- The
book "The Midway Battle Modi's Roller-Coaster Second Term"
authored by Gautam Chintamani has been released by Vice President M.
Venkaiah Naidu.
- In this
book, important decisions and actions taken by the current Prime Minister
Shri Narendra Modi during the second period like J&K Reorganization
Act, Triple Talaq, Citizenship Amendment Act, etc. have been highlighted.
42. Recently India's first female psychiatrist and important contributor in
the health field has passed away, what is her name?
- Sharda Menon
- Sharda
Menon is considered to be the country's first psychiatrist and was awarded
the Padma Bhushan for her significant contribution to the health sector.
43. Recently which Indian cricketer has been appointed as its brand
ambassador by the mobile accessories manufacturing brand “Unix”?
- Jasprit Bumrah
44. Who has recently won the election as the President for the second term
of The Gambia?
- Adama Barrow
- Gambia
- Capital:
Banjul
- Currency:
Gambian dalasi
45. Who has been appointed as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive
Officer (MD & CEO) of Ujjivan Small Finance Bank recently?
- Ittira Davis
- Ujjivan
Small Finance Bank
- Established:
01 February 2017
- HQ:
Bengaluru
- MD
& CEO: Ittira Davis
- Tagline:
Build a Better Life
46. Which mobile app has been recently launched by Punjab National Bank for
its disabled employees?
- 'PNB Pride-CRMD module'
- The
'PNB Pride-CRMD module' mobile app has been launched by Punjab National
Bank to promote the rights and welfare of persons with disabilities.
- Through
this mobile app, the differently-abled employees of Punjab National Bank
can interact with the customers through talkback software.
- PNB
- Established:
19 May 1894
- HQ: New
Delhi
- PNB's
MD & CEO: SS Mallikarjun Rao
- PNB's
Tagline: "The Name You Can Bank upon"
47. On which day the first "Friendship Day" was celebrated by
India and Bangladesh recently?
- December 6
- It was
decided to celebrate this day on 26th March 2021 as the '50th National Day
of Bangladesh' during Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's visit to
Bangladesh.
- After
the recognition of Bangladesh as a nation on 6 December 1971, India was
the first country to establish a diplomatic dialogue with Bangladesh. Both
the countries have decided to celebrate this day.
- Bangladesh
- Capital:
Dhaka
- PM:
Sheikh Hasina
- President:
Abdul Hamid
48. Recently who has become the first Indian to win "Miss Trans Global
2021"?
- Shruti Sitara
- Shruti Sitara
is working as an assistant in the Office of Social Justice, Government of
Kerala.
- 'Miss
Trans Global' is an international online pageant for trans and
gender-nonconforming people of all backgrounds.
49. Which India's first large survey ship was recently launched by 'Garden
Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers' (GRSE)?
- Sandhayak
- GRSE:
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
- HQ:
Kolkata
- Chairman
& MD: Admiral V K Saksena
50. 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
51. 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
52. 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).
53. 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
54. 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'.
55. 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.
56. 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.
57. 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.
58. 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
59. 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
- :
- Flipkart
- Established:
October 2007
- HQ:
Bengaluru
- CEO:
Kalyan Krishnamurthy
60. 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
61. 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
62. 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
63. 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.
64. 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
65. 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.
66. 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
67. Recently the Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) of India has passed away,
what is his name?
- General Bipin Rawat
- 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)
68. Former Chief Election Commissioner of India Sunil Arora has been
appointed as an advisory member of which international organization?
- IDEA
- IDEA:
Advisors for International Institute for Democracy and Electoral
Assistance
- IDEA is
an intergovernmental organization based in Stockholm, Sweden.
More About
Election Commission of India
- There
is one chief Election commissioner and two additional election
commissioners in the Election Commission of India
- Chief
Election Commissioner: Sushil Chandra
- Other
two election commissioners: 1. Rajeev Kumar 2. Anoop Chandra Pandey
- Establishment
of Election Commission: 25 January 1950
- Headquarters:
New Delhi
69. Which woman is ranked 37th from India in the list of 100 powerful women
of the world released by Forbes recently?
- Nirmala Sitharaman
- The
current Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is ranked 37th in the
list of 100 Powerful Women of the World released by Forbes.
- A total
of 4 women from India (Nirmala Sitharaman, Falguni Nair, Roshni Nadar
Malhotra, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw) have made it to the top 100 in the list of
100 Powerful Women of the World released by Forbes.
- The
world's third-richest woman and ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos,
'Mackenzie Scott', remains in the first place in the list of 100 Powerful
Women of the World released by Forbes.
- Forbes
is an American business magazine
70. On which day "International Anti-Corruption Day 2021" was
celebrated recently?
- December 9
- The
theme of "International Anti-Corruption Day 2021": "Your
right, Your role: Say no to corruption"
- International
Anti-Corruption Day is observed on 9 December every year to raise
awareness on the importance of getting rid of corruption at the initiative
of the United Nations.
- United
Nations (UN)
- Established:
24 October 1945
- HQ: New
York
- Secretary-General:
Antonio Guterres
71. Recently which initiative has been started by the Union Education
Minister for school children and users?
- Bhasha Sangam
- “Bhasha
Sangam” initiative was launched to help school children to recognize and
understand common words and sentences in 22 different languages of the
country.
- Bhasha
Sangam Mobile App and Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Mobile Quiz have also
been launched for the “Bhasha Sangam” initiative.
- Union
Minister of Education: Shri Dharmendra Pradhan
- Union
Minister of State for Education: Dr. Subhash Sarkar
72. Recently what percentage of India's GDP growth rate has been estimated
to be in the financial year 2021-22 released by Fitch Ratings Agency?
- 8.4%
- Fitch
Ratings Agency is an American rating agency.
- Fitch
Ratings HQ: New York
73. Recently, the Central Government has decided to continue the
"Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Rural" for how long?
- March 2024
74. What is the rank of India in the recently released "Asia Energy
Index 2021"?
- 4th
- India
is ranked fourth with 37.7 points in the "Asia Energy Index
2021" released by "Lowy Institute".
- In the
"Asia Energy Index 2021", the United States has remained at the
first, China second, and Japan third.
75. Which scientist has been honored with the "Young Geospatial
Scientist" award recently?
- Ropesh Goyal
- Ropesh
Goyal of IIT-Kanpur has been conferred with the "Young Geospatial
Scientist" award for his unparalleled contribution to the development
of Indian geoid models and computer software.
- The
"Young Geospatial Scientist" award is given to promising
scientists below the age of 35 years in memory of 'Rajpuri Kamakshi', a
strategic analyst for geography and geospatial studies.
76. Recently who has been sworn in as the next Chancellor of Germany?
- Olaf Scholz
- Olaf
Scholz has been sworn in as the next Chancellor of Germany.
- 'Olaf Scholz'
has become the new Chancellor of Germany 'Angela Merkel' after 16 years in
office.
- Germany
- Capital:
Berlin
- Currency:
Euro
- Chancellor:
Angela Merkel
77. Recently a famous teacher who was awarded the Padma Shri award has
passed away, what is his name?
- Nandkishore Prusty
- Nandkishore
Prusty hails from the state of Orissa and since his class 7th, he has been
involved in providing free education to children and adults throughout his
life.
- In the
same year, on 9 November 2021, he was honored with the Padma Shri award.
78. Recently which Nobel Peace Prize winner and international leader has
been sentenced to 4 years in prison?
- Aung San Suu Kyi
- 'Aung
San Suu Kyi' was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty
to two charges, the first ruling in a raft of criminal cases by the
country's military against her since she seized power 10 months ago Was.
- 'Aung
San Suu Kyi', 76, was indicted on charges of abetting and violating
pandemic regulations.
Who is 'Aung San
Suu Kyi'
- Aung
San Suu Kyi is a politician, diplomat, and writer from Myanmar (Burma).
She is the daughter of Aung San, the Father of the Nation of Burma, who
was politically assassinated in 1947. Aung San Suu Kyi fought a long
struggle for the establishment of democracy in Burma.
- Born on
19 June 1945 in Rangoon, Aung San is a democratically elected Prime
Minister, prominent opposition leader, and leader of Myanmar's National
League for Democracy.
- Aung
San Suu Kyi won the 1991 Nobel Peace Prize for her nonviolent struggle for
democracy and human rights.
- 'Ms.
Suu Kyi' was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to
two charges, the first ruling in a raft of criminal cases by the country's
military against her since she seized power 10 months ago Was.
- Ms. Suu
Kyi, 76, was indicted on charges of abetting and violating pandemic
regulations.
79. Recently, due to human rights abuses in which country, many countries
have decided not to participate in the "Winter Olympics 2022" to be
held there?
- China
- Due to
the continuous human rights abuses in China, the United Kingdom, Canada,
Australia, New Zealand, etc., led by the United States, have decided not
to participate in the "Winter Olympics 2022" to be held in
Beijing.
- The
'Beijing Olympics 2022' is to be held in February 2022 in Beijing, the
capital of China.
- China
Capital: Beijing
- Currency:
Yuan or Renminbi
- President:
Xi Jinping
- :
- IOC:
International Olympic Committee
- Established:
23 June 1894
- HQ:
Lausanne (Lausanne), Switzerland
- President:
Thomas Bach
80. Recently, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has set the
deadline for sending manned space mission "Gaganyaan" for how long?
- 2023
- An
agreement has been signed with the French Space Agency "CNES" to
make this mission a success.
- This is
India's first manned space mission, with the successful completion of this
mission, India will become the fourth such successful country after
America, Russia and China.
- An
unmanned 'Gaganyaan' will be sent for testing in the middle of the year
2022 and a robot "Vyommitra" will be sent by the end of the year
2022.
- ISRO:
Indian Space Research Organization
- Established:
15 August 1969
- HQ:
Bengaluru
- Chairman:
K. Shivan
81. Recently which payment bank has been approved by RBI to function as a
scheduled bank?
- Paytm Payment Bank
- Paytm
Payments Bank has been permitted by the Reserve Bank of India to function
as a Scheduled Bank in the Second Schedule under the RBI Act, 1934.
- Along
with Paytm Payment Bank, Fino Payment Bank India Post Payment Bank has
also been included in the Second Schedule to the RBI Act, 1934.
- PayTm
- Established:
2009
- HQ:
Noida
- Chairman:
Vijay Shekhar Sharma
- CEO:
Varun Sridhar
- :
- RBI:
Reserve Bank of India
- 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
82. On which day "International Human Rights Day" was celebrated
recently?
- December 10
- The
theme of "Human Rights Day 2021": "Equality, Reducing
Inequalities, Advancing Human Rights"
- "Human
Rights Day" is celebrated globally on 10 December every year to honor
the adoption and proclamation of the United Nations General Assembly on 10
December 1948 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
- United
Nations (UN)
- Established:
24 October 1945
- HQ: New
York
- Secretary-General:
Antonio Guterres
83. Recently which site has been recognized as the 47th 'Ramsar Site' of
the country?
- Hyderpur Wetlands
- Haiderpur
wetland in Uttar Pradesh has been recognized as a Ramsar site.
- With
this, now there is a total of 9 Ramsar sites in Uttar Pradesh and 47
Ramsar sites in India, and 2,463 Ramsar sites all over the world.
What is Ramsar
Site?
- The
Ramsar Site is a wetland site designated for international importance
under the Ramsar Convention, also known as "The Convention on
Wetlands", an intergovernmental environmental treaty established in
1971 by UNESCO, which came into force in 1975. Had happened. It provides
national action and international cooperation regarding the conservation
of wetlands, and the prudent sustainable use of their resources. Ramsar
specifically identifies wetlands of international importance that provide
waterfowl habitat.
- :
- Uttar
Pradesh
- Capital:
Lucknow
- CM:
Yogi Aditya Nath
- Governor:
Anandiben Patel
84. Recently which country has imposed a monetary penalty of $ 1.3 billion
on the giant e-commerce company 'Amazon'?
- Italy
- The
Italian government has imposed a financial penalty of $ 1.3 billion on the
giant e-commerce company 'Amazon' for abuse of market dominance.
- Amazon
- Established:
05 July 1994
- HQ:
Bellevue, Washington, United States
- CEO:
Andy Jassy
- :
- Italy
- Capital:
Rome
- Currency:
Italian Lira
- PM:
Mario Draghi
85. Recently which state government has approved "Atmanirbhar Krishak
Vikas Yojana"?
- Uttar Pradesh
- In
order to double the income of the farmers and boost the agriculture
sector, the Uttar Pradesh government has approved the "Atmanirbhar
Krishak Vikas Yojana".
- Uttar
Pradesh
- Capital:
Lucknow
- CM:
Yogi Aditya Nath
- Governor:
Anandiben Patel
86. Recently which state government has launched the "Milk Price
Promotion Scheme"?
- Uttarakhand
- "Milk
Price Promotion Scheme" has been started by the Uttarakhand
government with the objective of giving various assistance to the people
engaged in more than 53000 milk business of the state as well as giving
all the profit amount directly in their account as an incentive.
- Uttarakhand
- Capital:
1. Dehradun(winter) 2. Gairsain(Summer)
- Formation:
09 November 2000
- Chief
Minister: Pushkar Singh Dhami
- Governor:
Lt Gen Gurmeet Singh
87. Recently 'Sanket Mahadev Sarkar' has won gold medal in 'Commonwealth
Weightlifting Championships 2021' Where has the 'Commonwealth Weightlifting
Championships 2021' been organized?
- Tashkent
- In the
men's category, 'Sanket Mahadev Sarkar' has won the gold medal in the 55
kg weight category of 'Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2021'.
- In the
women's category, 'Jhilli Dalbehera' has won the gold medal in the 49 kg
weight category of 'Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2021'.
- 'Commonwealth
Weightlifting Championship 2021' is being organized in Tashkent, capital
of Uzbekistan from 7 to 17 December 2021.
- Uzbekistan
- Capital:
Tashkent
- Currency:
Uzbekistani Som
- President:
Shaukat Mirziyoyev
88. When was the "National Energy Conservation Week" celebrated
recently?
-> 8-14 December 2021
- The
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) celebrated "National Energy
Conservation Week" from 8 to 14 December 2021 under the 'Azadi Ke
Amrit Mahotsav' being celebrated throughout the year to commemorate the
completion of 75 years of independence. going |
89. Recently which Olympic gold winner has been appointed as its brand
ambassador by "Disney Byju's Early Learn App"?
- Neeraj Chopra
- Gold
medalist in javelin throw sports competition in Tokyo Olympics 2021,
Neeraj Chopra has been appointed as its brand ambassador by "Disney
Byju's Early Learn App".
- As part
of this two-year commitment, Neeraj Chopra will inspire young learners to
learn in a more creative and interactive way.
90. Which team has recently won the title of 'Senior Women's National
Football Championship'?
- Manipur
- In the
'Senior Women's National Football Championship' held in Kojhikod, Kerala,
the team of Manipur has won this title by defeating the team of Railways
in the final match.
91. Recently which X-ray mission has been launched by the US space agency
NASA to know the secret of a black hole?
- IXPE
- IXPE:
Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer
- This
mission has been launched by NASA by SpaceX's 'Falcon 9 Rocket'.
- NASA:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Established:
01 October 1958
- HQ:
Washington, D.C., USA
- Administrator:
Bill Nelson
92.
Recently which Indian architect has been announced to be honored with the
"Royal Gold Medal 2022"?
- Balkrishna
Doshi
- Balkrishna Doshi, a well-known architect from
Pune, Maharashtra, has been awarded the "Royal Gold Medal 2022".
- The "Royal Gold Medal" is the United
Kingdom's highest architectural honor.
93.
On which day "International Animal Rights Day" has been celebrated
recently?
- December
10
- "International Animal Rights Day" is
observed every year on 10 December to draw attention to concerns such as
human atrocities and illegal trafficking of animals.
- For the first time in the year 1998,
"International Animal Rights Day" was celebrated on the
initiative of the Universal Declaration of Animal Rights (UDAR).
94.
Who has recently won the title of "FIDE World Chess Championship"?
- Magnus
Carlsen
- The "FIDE World Chess Championship
2021" was held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
- Norway's Magnus Carlsen defeated Ian
Nepomniachtchi of Russia in the final match of "FIDE World Chess
Championship 2021".
95.
Recently who has been announced to be appointed as the new head of UNICEF?
- Katherine
Russell
- US White House senior official Katherine Russell
has been announced as the new head of UNICEF
- UNICEF: United Nation Children's Fund
- Established: 11 December 1946
- HQ: New York
- President: Henrietta H. Fore (Next-> Catherine
Russell)
96.
Who has been ranked first in the list of most powerful women of India recently
released by Fortune India?
- Nirmala
Sitharaman
- The current Union Finance Minister Nirmala
Sitharaman has topped the list of India's most powerful women released by
Fortune India.
- Reliance Foundation chairperson Nita Ambani has
been ranked second in the list of India's most powerful women released by
Fortune India.
- World Health Organization (WHO) Chief Scientist
Soumya Swaminathan is at third place in this list.
97.
Who has been won the "Ramanujan Prize 2021" recently?
- Neena
Gupta
- Indian Mathematician 'Neena Gupta' has been
announced to be conferred with 'Ramanujan Prize 2021' for Young
Mathematicians for her outstanding work in Algebraic Geometry and
Commutative Algebra.
- Professor Neena Gupta has become the third woman
to receive the "Ramanujan Prize".
- The "Ramanujan Prize" is awarded every
year to an eminent mathematician below 45 years of age.
What is the "Ramanujan
Prize"?
- The Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians from
Developing Countries is a mathematics prize given annually by the
International Center for Theoretical Physics in Italy.
- The prize is named after the Indian mathematician
Srinivasa Ramanujan.
- It was established in 2004 and was first awarded
in 2005.
98.
Which program has been recently launched by the National Commission for Women
(NCW) for the safety of women in cyberspace?
- 'We
Think Digital'
- To ensure the safety of women in cyberspace,
National Commission for Women (NCW) has launched the 'We Think Digital
'Program has been launched.
- Chairperson of the National Commission for Women
(NCW): Rekha Sharma
- The 'National Commission for Women' works under
the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
- Women and Child Development Minister: Smriti
Zubin Irani
99.
Which National Research Seminar has been launched by NITI Aayog and Bharti
Foundation to meet the challenges faced by the people belonging to the
education category?
- 'Convoke
2021-22'
- 'Convoke 2021-22' is a national research
symposium aimed at addressing the challenges in providing education and
strengthening its quality with a special focus on all teachers,
academicians, school heads across India. Through this platform, school
teachers/principals of government schools and teachers of Bharti
Foundation Network will be encouraged to use research-based solutions.
- NITI Aayog: The National Institution for
Transforming India
- Established: 01 January 2015
- Chairman: PM of India
- Vice-Chairman: Rajiv Kumar
- CEO: Amitabh Kant
100.
Who has been honored with the "Dr. Ida S. Scudder Oration Award"
recently?
- Azim
Premji
- Azim Premji, chairman of Wipro and founder of
Azim Premji Foundation, has been honored with the "Dr. Ida S. Scudder
Oration Award" for the incomparable work done for social welfare.
- The "Dr. Ida S. Scudder Oration Award"
was jointly instituted by Christian Medical College Vellore (CMC) and the
US-based Vellore CMC Foundation.
- Wipro
- Founded: 29 December 1945
- Founder: Mohamed Premji
- HQ: Bangalore
- Chairman: Azim Premji
101.
Recently, under which rule, climate change was discussed in the Indian Lok
Sabha, on which there will be no need for voting?
- 'House
Rule 193'
What is 'House Rule 193'?
- Discussion under Rule 193 does not involve a
formal motion before the House. Hence no voting can take place after a discussion
on matters under this rule.
- The member giving notice may make a brief
statement and such members who have previously informed the Speaker may be
allowed to take part in the discussion.
- The discussing member does not have the right to
reply. At the end of the discussion, the Minister concerned gives a short
reply.
102.
On which day "International Mountain Day" has been celebrated
recently?
- December
11
- The theme of "International Mountain
Day" 2021: Sustainable Mountain Tourism
- International Mountain Day is celebrated every
year on 11 December to promote awareness for mountain communities around
the world.
103.
Which state has retained the top position in the "India Skill Report
2022" released by 'Wheebox' recently?
- Maharashtra
- The theme of "India Skills Report 2022"
2021: "Rebuilding and Restructuring the Future of Work"
- This is the NOVA edition of "India Skill
Report".
- Maharashtra has again topped the "India
Skill Report 2022" with the highest survey of employable talent.
- According to this report, Uttar Pradesh is
second, Kerala, third, West Bengal, fourth, and Karnataka is in fifth
place.
104.
With which educational institution has recently been signed by the Ministry of
Defense for better capacity building of military school teachers?
- IIT,
Gandhinagar
- Ministry of Defense has tied up with the Indian
Institute of Teacher Education, Gandhinagar for better capacity building
of Sainik School Teachers.
- Current Union Defense Minister: Shri Rajnath
Singh
105.
Recently under whose chairmanship the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi
addressed in a virtual way in the first "Summit for Democracy"?
- Joe
Biden
- Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi
addressed in a virtual way at the first "Summit for Democracy"
by US President Joe Biden.
106.
How many medals have been won by the Indian contingent in the recently
concluded 4th "Asian Youth Para Games 2021"?
- 41
- A total of 41 medals including 12 Gold, 15
Silver, and 14 Bronze medals have been won by the Indian contingent in the
4th "Asian Youth Para Games 2021".
- The "Asian Youth Para Games 2021" was
organized in the city of Rifa, Bahrain.
- The fifth edition of "Asian Youth Para
Games" will be organized in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan in
2025.
107.
Which scheme has been recently launched by North Eastern Development Finance
Corporation Limited (NEDFi) for North Eastern artisans?
- 'Atamnirbhar Hastshilpkar Scheme'
108.
On which day 'Nobel Prize Day' was celebrated recently?
- December
10
All important
facts about Nobel Prize:-
All important facts about Alfred
Bernhard Nobel:
- Each year the Nobel Foundation honors "those
who, during the previous year, have provided the greatest benefit to
mankind" and who have brought the greatest benefit to mankind in
the fields of physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature and
peace" following the wish expressed by the Swedish scientist Alfred
Bernhard Nobel before his death in 1895.
- Alfred Nobel was born on 21 October 1833 in
Stockholm, Sweden.
- Alfred Nobel died on 10 December 1896 in Italy at
the age of 63.
- Alfred Nobel was a Swedish chemist, engineer,
inventor, businessman, and a great philanthropist by profession.
- Alfred Nobel invented dynamite in the year 1867.
All important facts about Nobel
Prize:-
- Each year the Nobel Prize is awarded 5 (Physics,
Chemistry, Medical Sciences, Peace and Literature) and 1 (Economics) in a
total of 6 fields.
- Every year the Nobel Prizes are announced in
October and are awarded at the Nobel Prize Ceremony on 10 December, the
death anniversary of Alfred Nobel.
- The Nobel Prize was not awarded during World War
II from 1940 to 1942.
- The Nobel Prize in Economics was instituted by
the Central Bank of Sweden in 1968 to commemorate its 300th anniversary,
and the first prize for economics was awarded in 1969 to Ragnar
Frisk (Norway) and Jan Tinbergen {Netherlands (Dutch)} |
- The first Nobel Prize in Physics, Chemistry,
Medical Sciences, Peace, and Literature was awarded in the year 1901 on
the fifth anniversary of the death of Alfred Nobel.
- The Nobel Prize in Physics, Chemistry, Medical
Sciences, Literature, and Economics is awarded in Stockholm, Sweden, and
the Nobel Prize for Peace is awarded in Oslo, Norway.
- The Nobel Prize consists of a gold medal, a
certificate, and 10 million Swedish krona (approximately US$ 1,145,000).
- In each award, a maximum of three people can be
awarded in one year and if three people are selected for the same award,
then it is decided by the committee that how much amount is to be given as
a prize.
- In 1974, it was decided by the Awards Committee
that the Nobel Prize would not be awarded posthumously, and before that
only two posthumous awards have been awarded. The Nobel Prize posthumously
has been awarded to two persons, the first Nobel Prize in Literature
to 'Erik Axel Karlfeldt' in 1931 and the second time the
Nobel Prize for Peace to Dag Hammarskjold, the
Secretary-General of the United Nations. Given in 1961.
- The youngest Nobel laureate Pakistani social
activist 'Malala Yousafzai' became in the year 2014 at
the age of just 17. Malala Yousafzai is the youngest
woman as well as the youngest Nobel laureate in both women's and men's
categories. Talking about the youngest Nobel laureate only in the male
category, Australian-born British physicist 'William Lawrence
Bragg' (25 years old).
- The oldest Nobel Prize-winning American scientist
is 'John B. Goodenough' who achieved this feat in
chemistry in the year 2019 at the age of 97.
- The first woman to receive the Nobel Prize
is Madam Curie, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in the year
1903 for the discovery of radioactivity in the field of physics.
- The first woman to receive the Nobel Prize twice
is Madame Curie, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in the year
1903 for the discovery of radioactivity in the field of physics and in the
field of chemistry in 1911 for the discovery of the elements radium and
polonium. was done.
So far 4 people have been
awarded the Nobel Prize twice and one organization has been awarded the Nobel
Prize thrice:-
(a). Madame
Curie, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in the year 1903 for
"discovery of radioactivity" in the field of physics and in 1911 for
"discovery of the elements radium and polonium" in the field of
chemistry.
(b). Linus
Pauling was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in Chemistry in 1954 for his
contributions to the "understanding of the nature of chemical bonds"
and in 1962 for "advocacy against nuclear weapons and war".
(c). John
Bardeen was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1956 for his
"invention of the transistor" and in 1972 for his "theory of
superconductivity" in the field of physics.
(d). Frederick
Sanger was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1958 for "the
structure of the insulin molecule" and in 1980 for "determination of
the base sequence of nucleic acids".
List of
institutions/organizations who have received Nobel Prize more than once:-
(a). The
International Committee of the Red Cross has been awarded the Nobel
Peace Prize the most three times (1917, 1944, 1963).
(b). The
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has been awarded
the Nobel Peace Prize twice (1954, 1981).
List of first Nobel Prize
recipients in the fields of Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, Peace,
and Economics:-
(a).
The first Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen in
1901.
(b).
The first Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded in 1901 to Jacobus H.
van 't Hoff'.
(c).
The first Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to Emil von Behring in
1901.
(d).
The first Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to Sully Prudhomme in 1901.
(e).
The first Nobel Prize in Peace was awarded in 1901 to Henri Dunant
(founder of the Red Cross) and Frédéric Passy (founder of the
French Peace Society).
(f).
The first Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded in 1969 to Ragnar Frisch (Norway)
and Jan Tinbergen {Netherlands (Dutch)}.
List of all
Indians who won Nobel Prize:-
Indian citizens (born in India and represented India for the
award):
1.
The first Nobel laureate of Asia and India is Rabindra Nath Tagore,
who was given in the field of literature in 1913 for his book 'Gitanjali'.
2.
In the field of physics in 1930, Indian scientist C.V. Raman was
awarded the Nobel Prize for his work and discovery on the "scattering of
light".
3.
In the field of economics in 1998, Amartya Sen was awarded the
Nobel Prize for his work in "welfare economics".
4.
In 2014, Kailash Satyarthi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
for his efforts in the field of peace "for his struggle against the
oppression of children and youth and for the right of all children to
education".
Born in India (winners who are born in India and of Indian origin
but have represented another country for the award):
1.
In the field of medicine in 1968, "Research on the genetic code and its
function in protein synthesis" was awarded to Hargobind Khurana,
who was a resident of the United States of America (USA) and represented the
same.
2.
In the field of physics in 1983, Subramaniam Chandrasekhar was
awarded the Nobel Prize in the field of physics for "theoretical study of
physical processes of the importance of the evolution and structure of
stars", who was a resident of the United States of America (USA) and
represented the same.
3.
In 2009, the Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to Venkataraman
Ramakrishnan, who was a resident of the United Kingdom (UK) and represented
the same for "studying the structure and function of the ribosome".
4.
In the field of economics in 2019, Abhijit Banerjee was
awarded the Nobel Prize in the field of economics "for his experimental
work to remove global poverty" who lived and represented the United States
of America (USA).
Settled in India (Winners who are not citizens of India were born
in any other country but settled in India):
1.
In 1989 Nobel Prize was awarded to the Dalai Lama, who was born in
Tkteser, Tibet, and settled in India, for "his persistent non-violent
resistance to reclaim the independence of his people" in the field of
peace.
Got Indian Citizenship (Winners who were born in another country
and got Indian citizenship):
1. Mother
Teresa, born in Skopje (now Macedonia), belonging to an Albanian family,
who lived in India with Indian citizenship from 1950 to 1997, was awarded the
Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her social service work.
Overseas Citizens of Indian Origin (Winners whose families belong
to India but have themselves got foreign citizenship):
1. Vidyadhar
Surajprasad Naipaul (V. S. Naipaul), born in Trinidad and Tobago, United
Kingdom, who belongs to an Indian family, was awarded the Nobel Prize in
Literature in 2001.
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Note: From 1937 to 1948, the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi
was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize 5 times but he was not selected for
this award even once.
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