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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • December 13, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
PM Modi participated in 'Summit For Democracy', the 'Summit For Democracy' has been hosted by which country?
France
India
Australia
USA
Answer: Option
Explanation:
'Summit For Democracy' has been hosted by US President Joe Biden and was held between 9th December and 10th December 2021.

2.
Which state has topped the 9th edition of India Skills Report (ISR) 2022?
Assam
Gujarat
Uttarakhand
Maharashtra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 9th edition of India Skills Report (ISR) 2022, released by Wheebox, Maharashtra has retained the top position in the list of states with the highest poll of employable talent followed by Uttar Pradesh and Kerala.

3.
In which country, Asian Youth Para Games was held in 2021?
Bahrain
Uzbekistan
Australia
France
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 4th Asian Youth Para Games is Asia's biggest event, was held at Riffa city, Bahrain.

4.
Haiderpur wetland recognised as Ramsar Site, now a total of how many such designated areas in the country?
55
47
48
49
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Haiderpur Wetland has been recognised under the 1971 Ramsar Convention on Wetlands and there is now a total of 47 such designated areas in the country.

5.
Which company has launched the 'Startup Innovation Challenge' with Invest India?
Reliance
VI
Ideal
Bharti Airtel
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Telecom company Bharti Airtel has launched the 'Airtel India Startup Innovation Challenge' in partnership with Invest India.

6.
Which river basin is associated with the Haiderpur wetland?
Ganga
Brahmaputra
Godavari
Mahanadi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Haiderpur wetland abutting the Madhya Ganga barrage, about 10 km from Bijnor in western Uttar Pradesh, has been recognised under the 1971 Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, bringing the total number of such designated areas in the country to 47.

7.
Royal Institute of British Architects has announced which Indian architect will be the recipient of the 2022 Royal Gold Medal?
Grafton Architects
Balkrishna Doshi
Nicholas Grimshaw
David Adjaye
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced that Indian architect Balkrishna Doshi will be the recipient of the 2022 Royal Gold Medal.

8.
Universal Health Coverage Day is celebrated on which date?
December 11
December 14
December 12
December 10
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United Nations proclaimed 12 December as International Health Coverage Day (UHC) by resolution 72/138 on 12 December 2017.

9.
Which country has not been invited to the 'Summit For Democracy' in the USA?
Russia
Russia & China
China
Japan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Russia and China were not invited to the Summit For Democracy and released a joint statement in which they said that the US is displaying a "Cold-War mentality" that will "stoke up ideological confrontation and a rift in the world".

10.
Which state government has approved the Atma Nirbhar Krishak Vikas Yojana?
Uttar Pradesh
Maharashtra
Haryana
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Uttar Pradesh cabinet has approved the Atma Nirbhar Krishak Vikas Yojana to boost the agriculture sector.

11.
What is the theme of India Skills Report 2022?
Rebuild and Reengineer the Future of Work
Rebuilding and Reengineering the Future of Work
Rebuilding and Reengineering the Future
Rebuild and Reengineering the Future of Work
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of ISR 2022 is 'Rebuilding and Reengineering the Future of Work.

12.
Haiderpur wetland has been recognised as Ramsar Site, where is it located?
MP
Kerala
UP
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Haiderpur Wetland has been recognised under the 1971 Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. It is in UP.

13.
Bharti Airtel has partnered with which organization to launch 'Airtel India Startup Innovation Challenge' for startups to develop solutions in 5G, IoT?
Common Service Centres
National Development Council
Invest India
NITI Aayog
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bharti Airtel and Invest India, National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency jointly launched 'Airtel India Startup Innovation Challenge' for Startups to develop solutions in 5G, IoT.

14.
Which Indian state has launched the 'Milk Price Incentive Scheme'?
Uttarakhand
Gujarat
Bihar
UP
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami has launched the 'Milk Price Incentive Scheme' in Dehradun.

15.
Which bank has partnered with Star Health Insurance for bancassurance?
ICICI
PNB
Federal Bank
HDFC
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Federal Bank has partnered with Star Health and Allied Insurance Co Ltd as a corporate agent to provide a wide range of innovative health insurance products for its customers spread over 1,291 banking outlets in India.