Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Which ministry has launched an initiative 'e-ride India e-bus alliance'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Institution of Transforming India Aayog, in partnership with Convergence Energy Service Limited and World Resources Institute, India and with the support of Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative, launched the 'e-Sawaari India Electric Bus Alliance'.
Category : National
2.
Which Ministry is celebrating the Energy Conservation Week under "Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav"?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ministry of Power is celebrating the Energy Conservation Week from 8th to 14th December 2021 under "Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav".
Category : Miscellaneous
3.
Who among the following personality was SpaceX's first flight surgeon?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Nasa-turned-SpaceX flight surgeon, Anil Menon is among the 10 latest trainee astronauts who will join the 2021 class of the American space agency as it plans for the first human missions to the moon in more than 50 years.
Category : Science
4.
Which state defended their Senior Women's National Football Championship?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Manipur successfully defended their Senior Women's National Football Championship crown after a dramatic penalty shootout win over Railways in the final at the EMS Stadium in Kozhikode, Kerala.
Category : State
5.
Which state cabinet has approved the Atma Nirbhar Krishak development scheme?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The UP Cabinet has given its approval to a new scheme named "Atma Nirbhar Krishak Integrated Development Scheme".
Category : State
6.
Which Indian scientist has won the 'Young Geospatial Scientist' award?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ropesh Goyal of IIT-Kanpur has won the 'Young Geospatial Scientist' award for his unparalleled contribution in developing the Indian Geoid Model and Computation Software.
Category : Awards and Honours
7.
Sanket Mahadev Sargar has won gold in which category?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sanket Mahadev Sargar has received the gold medal in Men's 55 kg snatch category at the ongoing Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2021.
Category : Sports
8.
Which organization has launched a cybersecurity skills training programme in India to train over 1 lakh people?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Microsoft has launched a cybersecurity skilling program with the goal of training over 1 lakh learners by 2022 to address the skills gap and prepare India's workforce for a career in cybersecurity.
Category : Miscellaneous
9.
Olaf Scholz has been sworn in as the new chancellor of which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
German lawmakers officially elected the Social Democrat, Olaf Scholz, as the new chancellor, ending 16 years of conservative rule under Angela Merkel.
Category : International
10.
The Union Cabinet has granted central support for the Ken-Betwa inter-linking of rivers project in how much amount?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has approved central support for the project in the amount of Rs. 39,317 crore, which includes a grant of Rs. 36,290 crore and a loan of Rs. 3,027 crore.
Category : Economy
11.
Aung San Suu Kyi has been sentenced to 4 years imprisonment. She is a prominent civilian leader who belongs to which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Myanmar's ousted civilian leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, has been sentenced to four years imprisonment after being found guilty on two charges, the first verdicts in a raft of criminal cases that the country's military has brought against her since seizing power 10 months ago.
Category : International
12.
Ministry of Power is celebrating the Energy Conservation Week from which date under "Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav"?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ministry of Power is celebrating the Energy Conservation Week from 8th to 14th December 2021 under "Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav".
Category : National
13.
Who has won the title of Miss Trans Global Universe 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kerala native Sruthy Sithara on Wednesday has crowned as Miss Trans Global 2021.
Category : Awards and Honours
14.
Which organization has launched a cybersecurity skills training programme in India to train over 1 lakh people?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Microsoft has launched a cybersecurity skilling program with the goal of training over 1 lakh learners by 2022 to address the skills gap and prepare India's workforce for a career in cybersecurity.
Category : Miscellaneous
15.
Who is the author of the book titled "At Home in the Universe"?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
An autobiography titled 'At Home In The Universe' by Bala Krishna Madhur was released by R.C. Sinha, IAS (Rtd), advisor to the Ministry of Road Development in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Category : Miscellaneous
16.
SBI signed an MoU with Kendriya Sainik Board to provide a grant of how many per month to 8,333 war veterans' children?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As per the MoU, the bank will offer a grant of 1,000 per month to 8,333 war veterans' children.
Category : Banking
17.
Which medal has been won by Indian shuttler PV Sindhu in the BWF World Tour Finals 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian shuttler and 2-time Olympic medalist Pusarla V Sindhu, world number 7, won silver at the 2021 Badminton World Federation World Tour Finals, officially known as the HSBC BWF World Tour Finals 2021.
Category : Sports
18.
Which Indian-origin person has been named as SpaceX's first flight surgeon?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NASA-turned-SpaceX flight surgeon Anil Menon is among the 10 latest trainee astronauts who will join the US space agency's class of 2021 as it plans the first manned mission to the Moon in more than 50 years.
Category : Persons
19.
International Mountain Day is celebrated on which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Mountain Day is celebrated on 11 December every year to educate children and people about the role that mountains play in providing freshwater, clean energy, food, and recreation.
Category : Important Days
20.
Bhasha Sangam mobile app has been launched by which minister?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Minister of State for Education, Dr Subhas Sarkar has informed that the government is all set to launch the Bhasha Sangam mobile app during a Parliament session.
Category : National
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