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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • December 10, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Which of the following banks has launched the android app "Pride-CRMD module" for differently-abled employees?
PNB
HDFC
SBI
BOB
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Punjab National Bank (PNB) has launched an android-based application named "PNB Pride-CRMD module tool".

2.
International Anti-Corruption Day is being celebrated on which date?
December 06
December 09
December 07
December 08
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Anti-Corruption Day is celebrated on 9th December across the world.

3.
India participated in a joint military exercise EKUVERIN with which of the following countries?
The Maldives
England
New Zealand
Sri Lanka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
11th edition of the Joint Military Exercise Ekuverin between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Force will be organised at Kadhdhoo Island, Maldives.

4.
Who has been appointed as the new President of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)?
Suresh Mehta
Rahul Mehta
Sanjay Mehta
Sanjiv Mehta
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has announced to appointed Hindustan Unilever Chairman & Managing Director, Sanjiv Mehta as its President.

5.
Who has been invited to join the board of advisers at the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance?
H.S.Brahma
Nasim Zaidi
Sunil Arora
O P Rawat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former chief election commissioner (CEC) Sunil Arora has been invited to join the board of advisers at the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, also known as International IDEA.

6.
In which of the following cities, India-Russia Summit 2021 has held?
Noida
New Delhi
Pune
Mumbai
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin hold the 21st India-Russia Annual Summit 2021 at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on 6th December 2021.

7.
What is the theme for the 5th Indian Ocean Conference?
Promoting a Shared Destiny and Path to Prosperity in the Indian Ocean
Indian Ocean: Ecology, Economy, Epidemic
Bringing together representatives of Government, Business and Academia
Untapped potential of Indian Ocean regionalism
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of the conference is 'Indian Ocean: Ecology, Economy, Epidemic'.

8.
'She is a Changemaker' programme launched by National Commission for Women. Who is the chairman of the National Commission for Women?
Vibha Parthasarathi
V. Mohini Giri
Rekha Sharma
Jayanti Patnaik
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The programme was launched by Ms Rekha Sharma, Chairperson of the National Commission for Women.

9.
Who among the following has won the 57th Jnanpith Award?
Shankha Ghosh
Amitav Ghosh
Damodar Mauzo
Bhalchandra Nemade
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Konkani novelist Damodar Mauzo won the 57th Jnanpith Award.

10.
Who among the following has won the 56th Jnanpith Award?
Shrilal Shukla
Kedarnath Singh
Krishna Sobti
Nilmani Phookan Jr
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Assamese poet Nilmani Phookan Jr has won the 56th Jnanpith Award Phookan is a Sahitya Akademi and Padma Shri awardee.

11.
Which tennis team has won the Davis Cup tennis tournament 2021, held in Madrid?
India
Denmark
United States
Russia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Davis Cup 2021 has won by the Russian Tennis Federation by a 2-0 lead over Croatia in the Davis Cup final in Madrid.

12.
Union Minister S Jaishankar addressed the 5th Indian Ocean Conference in which city?
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Delhi, India
London, UK
Paris, France
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Conference has held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on December 4th-5th, 2020.

13.
Who has been appointed as MD & CEO of Ujjivan Small Finance Bank?
Rakesh Kumar
Rajnish Kumar
Ittira Davis
Rajiv Kumar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Board of Directors of Ujjivan Small Finance Bank has decided to appoint Ittira Davis as the MD and CEO of the bank.

14.
Which of the following has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to offer a Startup Toolkit for entrepreneurs?
Paytm
Razorpay
PhonePe
CCAvenue
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Paytm, a leading digital ecosystem for consumers and merchants, has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to offer Paytm Startup Toolkit with exclusive payment services to early-stage Indian startups.

15.
The International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and the Prevention of this crime is being celebrated on which date?
December 07
December 08
December 09
December 06
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and the Prevention of this Crime is celebrated on 9th December.

16.
What is the theme of International Anti-Corruption Day 2021?
Your right, your role: stop corruption
Your right, your role: Prevent corruption
Your right, your role: aware of corruption
Your right, your role: say no to corruption
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of International Anti-Corruption Day 2021: "Your right, your role: say no to corruption".

17.
PANEX-21 is a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Exercise. It is to be held for which group?
UNICEF
BIMSTEC
ASEAN
NATO
Answer: Option
Explanation:
PANEX-21 is a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Exercise and it is to be held for the BIMSTEC countries.

18.
Who has been chosen as the Men's Player of the Year by the Badminton World Federation?
Kevin Coddon
Viktor Axelsen
Wang Chi-lin
Kunlavut Vitidsarn
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Denmark's Viktor Axelsen and Taipei's Tai Tzu-Ying of China were named the men's and women's players of the year 2021 respectively by the Badminton World Federation.

19.
Which bank in collaboration with NPCI launched the 'On-the-Go' wearable keychain?
Kotak Mahindra Bank
Yes Bank
ICICI Bank
City Union Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
City Union Bank (CUB), in collaboration with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and its manufacturing partner Seshaasai, has announced the launch of RuPay On-the-Go contactless wearable keychain for its debit card customers.

20.
Konyaks, they were in the news are the largest tribes of which Indian state?
Himachal Pradesh
Nagaland
Madhya Pradesh
Assam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Armed Force's firing killed 14 civilians in Oting village of Nagaland, which included Konyaks, the largest tribes in the state.