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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • December 7, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Who has been appointed as the Chairman of National Asset Reconstruction Company?
Pradeep Shah
Sandeep Bakhshi
Atul Kumar Goel
Shyam Srinivasan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Pradeep Shah, founder, IndiaAsia Fund Advisors, has been appointed as the chairman of the National Asset Reconstruction Company.

2.
How many Rafale Jets did UAE buy from France?
75
80
85
90
Answer: Option
Explanation:
France and UAE had signed a 14 billion euro agreement for 80 Rafale warplanes.

3.
Who has the booster shots recommended by the INSACOG?
People at age 40
People below age 40
People below age 45
People above age 40
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The COVID 19 Vaccine Booster Shots are recommended by the INSACOG (Indian SARS CoV - 2 Genomics Consortium) for people above 40.

4.
Union Ayush Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal has inaugurated 50 bedded Integrated AYUSH Hospital in which state?
Gujarat
Kerala
Manipur
Gujarat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Minister of AYUSH and Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal has recently inaugurated 50 bedded Integrated AYUSH Hospital at Moreh, Manipur.

5.
When is Mahaparinirvan Diwas celebrated?
December 07
December 08
December 06
December 05
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mahaparinirvan Diwas is celebrated annually on December 6th to mark the death anniversary of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Constitution of India.

6.
Which industrialist has been given the highest civilian state award of the state of Assam?
Gautam adani
Savitri Jindal
Ratan Tata
Mukesh Ambani
Answer: Option
Explanation:
On the occasion of Assam Day, the state government of Assam has decided to honour renowned industrialist Ratan Tata with the highest civilian state award, the 'Assam Bhairav' award, for his contribution to cancer care in the state.

7.
Who has been ranked first in the 10th Annual World Cooperative Monitor Report 2021?
Sharda Agro Multi-State Cooperative Society
Arla Foods
Chambal Agricultural Marketing Cooperative
Indian Farmers Co-Operation Limited
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited has been ranked 'number one cooperative'.

8.
How many heritage awards have been given by UNESCO for Nizamuddin Basti Project?
2 heritage awards
4 heritage awards
6 heritage awards
8 heritage awards
Answer: Option
Explanation:
UNESCO has given 2 Heritage Awards (Sustainable Award and Excellence Award) for the Nizamuddin Basti project.

9.
'SRESHTA' scheme is set to be launched by which Union Ministry?
Ministry of Minority Affairs
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry is set to launch the Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SRESHTA) scheme.

10.
How much does Delhi - Dehradun Corridor construction cost?
Rs 8300 crores
Rs 83000 crores
Rs 8,000 crores
Rs 830 crores
Answer: Option
Explanation:
PM Modi will set the foundation stone for the Delhi - Dehradun corridor, which will be built at Rs 8,300 crores.

11.
Which city is the host to the International Ambedkar Conclave in 2021?
Pune
New Delhi
Varanasi
Chennai
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Ambedkar Conclave has been inaugurated in New Delhi, by Indian President Ram Nath Kovind.

12.
Which of the following events took place on December 6, 1992?
Babri Masjid demolition
Dissolution of Soviet Union
Mumbai Blasts
Persian Gulf War
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Babri Masjid demolition took place on December 6, 1992, by a large group of activists of the Vishva Hindu Parishad and allied organisations.

13.
Which country has won the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2021?
Spain
France
Germany
Argentina
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Argentina defeated six-time winners Germany 4-2 in the FIH Men's junior hockey world cup 2021 final at the Kalinga Stadium in Odisha.

14.
Shri Anurag Singh Thakur and Yogi Adityanath have inaugurated Doordarshan Kendra's Earth Station in which city?
Kanpur
Gorakhpur
Lucknow
Hamirpur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the Earth station of Doordarshan Kendra in Gorakhpur as well as three FM stations of All India Radio is inaugurated.

15.
Who has been appointed as the Vice-Captain of the Australian test team?
Steve Smith
Cameron Green
Alex Carey
David Warner
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Pat Cummins has been appointed as Australia's 47th Test captain and former skipper Steve Smith has been appointed as the Vice-captain of the test team.

16.
India finished at which place in the FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup 2021?
Sixth
Third
Fourth
Fifth
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Defending champions India finished fourth in the junior hockey world cup 2021 after losing 1-3 to France in the third-place match.

17.
Which bank has launched a feature-rich savings bank product "Mitra Plus" for women?
Canara Bank
BANK OF Boroda
ICICI Bank
Federal Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The private sector lender, Federal Bank has launched a feature-rich savings bank product "Mitra Plus" for women.

18.
What is the name of India's first biometric-based digital processing system in Airports?
Digi Yatra
Digi Boarding
Techno Boarding
Tech Yatra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Minister of State for Civil Aviation VK Singh announced that the Airports Authority of India (AAI) is working on the country's first facial recognition technology-based biometric boarding system. The Digi Yatra initiative seeks to promote paperless air travel.

19.
Cyclone Jawad, which has been in discussion, will hit Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal, which country has named it?
India
Saudi Arabia
Myanmar
Pakistan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The storm, once developed, would be called Jawad (pronounced Jowad), as designated by Saudi Arabia.

20.
Which nation's President will visit India?
Germany
Russia
Japan
France
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to visit for the 21st India-Russia Annual Summit.