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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • December 5, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
India and Bangladesh have decided to celebrate which day as "Maitri Diwas" (Friendship Day)?
December 03
December 02
December 06
December 05
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India and Bangladesh have decided to celebrate December 6, the day on which India formally recognized Bangladesh, as "Maitri Diwas" (Friendship Day).

2.
India has joined the 'G20 Troika' with Indonesia and Italy. India will host the G-20 leaders' summit in which year?
2024
2023
2025
2022
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India will assume G20 Presidency in December 2022 from Indonesia and will convene the G20 Leaders' Summit for the first time in 2023.

3.
Ratan Tata received the state's highest civilian honour for which purpose?
contribution to Covid19 vaccine
Donation to Poor children education
Contribution to cancer treatment
Donation to flood
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Assam's chief minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, told the media that Ratan Tata has made a significant contribution to cancer treatment in the state.

4.
Which state police has conducted the 'President's Colour Award' ceremony?
Rajasthan
Uttrakhand
Gujarat
Himachal Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Himachal Pradesh Police has conducted the 'President's Colour Award' ceremony at Shimla's historic Ridge Ground.

5.
Which of the following states has won the Gold Medal Award at the 40th edition of India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2021?
Haryana
Assam
Rajasthan
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Bihar pavilion won the 6th gold medal by showcasing the state's art and cultural richness through handicrafts like Madhubani, Manjusha arts, terracotta, handlooms and other indigenous products of the state at IITF 2021.

6.
RBI has appointed who among the following as the Administrator of Reliance Capital Ltd?
Nageswar Rao Y
C K Mishra
Dilip Kumar Bose
R S Sharma
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In this regard, the apex bank has appointed Nageswar Rao Y (Ex-Executive Director, Bank of Maharashtra) as the Administrator of the company under Section 45-IE (2) of the RBI Act.

7.
DBS revised India's FY2023 growth forecast to how much percent?
7 percent
9 percent
8 percent
10 percent
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Singapore-based DBS Bank's economic research team has revised India's FY23 growth forecast upwards to 7 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) (CY2022 6.5 per cent) from 6 per cent earlier.

8.
India-International Telecommunication Union joint Cyber Drill 2021 for Indian entities. International Telecommunication Union Founded by?
1850
1855
1865
1860
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Telecommunication Union has established on 17 May 1865 as the International Telegraph Union, making it among the oldest international organizations still in operation.

9.
Who has been crowned as the woman of the year by World Athletics?
Anju Bobby George
P.T. Usha
Chitra Soman
Seema Punia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Legendary Indian athlete Anju Bobby George has been bestowed with the Woman of the Year Award by World Athletics for grooming talent in the country and for her advocacy of gender equality.

10.
The storm, once developed, will be called Jawad as named by which country?
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Qatar
Oman
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The storm, once developed, will be called Jawad (pronounced Jowad), as named by Saudi Arabia.

11.
US military personnel and which country has begun the 27th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training maritime exercise?
China Navy
Myanmar Navy
Bangladesh Navy
Pakistan Navy
Answer: Option
Explanation:
US military personnel and Bangladesh Navy (BN) began the 27th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) maritime exercise virtually in the Bay of Bengal.

12.
Which institution has signed a $ 250 million loan with India to support the National Industrial Corridor Development Program (NICDP)?
AIIB
BRICS Bank
IMF
ADB
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Indian government have signed a $ 250 million loan to support the National Industrial Corridor Development Program (NICDP).

13.
The InFinity Gathering, a thought leadership forum on FinTech has been launched on which date?
December 4, 2020
December 3, 2021
December 4, 2021
December 5, 2021
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the InFinity Gathering, a thought leadership forum on FinTech, through video conferencing on December 3, 2021.

14.
Which other two countries have joined India in the G20 Troika?
Vietnam, Iran
Indonesia, Italy
France, Singapore
Malaysia, Sri Lanka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has joined the 'G20 Troika' and will work closely with Indonesia and Italy to ensure the continuity and stability of the G20 agenda.

15.
Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and the Indian Army have signed a deal refurbishment of IGLA-1M missiles worth of?
Rs 371.41 crore
Rs 571.41 crore
Rs 271.41 crore
Rs 471.41 crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and the Indian Army have signed a deal worth Rs 471.41 crore for the refurbishment of IGLA-1M missiles, according to BDL NSE -1.92 percent.

16.
What is the theme of World Handicapped day 2021?
Empowering persons with disabilities and ensuring inclusiveness and equality
Leadership and participation of persons with disabilities
Transformation towards a sustainable and resilient society for all
Building Back Better: toward a disability-inclusive, accessible and sustainable post-COVID-19 World
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of the World Day of the Handicapped 2021 is the Leadership and participation of persons with disabilities.

17.
Who has been named as the chairman of India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC)?
Sudhanshu Trivedi
Jay Shah
G. Kamala Vardhana Rao
Sambit Patra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sambit Patra has been appointed as the chairman of India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.

18.
Which of the following day is celebrated all over India on 4th December?
Indian Postal Service Day
Indian Navy Day
Indian Science Service Day
Indian Postal Service Day
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Navy Day is celebrated on December 4 to acknowledge the role and achievements of the Indian Navy.

19.
Which state government has released the third instalment of the 'Jaganna Vidya Deevena' scheme?
Odisha
Kerala
Andhra Pradesh
Telangana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday released funds as part of the third instalment of the 'Jagananna Vidya Deevena'.

20.
Who has been appointed as the Chairman of India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC)?
Jamal Siddiqui
Sambit Patra
Lal Singh Arya
Subramanian Swami
Answer: Option
Explanation:
BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra has been appointed as the chairman of India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.