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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • December 14, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Which South American country approved a law allowing same-sex marriage?
Bolivia
Peru
Chile
Argentina
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Chilean President "Sebastian Pinera" signed a law permitting same-sex couples to marry and adopt.

2.
Oppo India has Collaborated with which organization to Strengthen the R&D of NavIC Messaging Service?
ISRO
DRDO
HAL
IOL
Answer: Option
Explanation:
To strengthen the Research and Development (R&D) of NaVIC or the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) messaging service, the Indian Space Research Organisation has signed a pact with Oppo India.

3.
Till when has India suspended all the scheduled international flight operations?
January 1, 2022
January 3, 2022
January 13, 2022
January 31, 2022
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has suspended all the scheduled international flight operations till January 31, 2022.

4.
Haiderpur wetland located in which state has been recognized as a Ramsar site?
Odisha
Kerala
Bihar
Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Hyderpur Wetland adjoining the Madhya Ganga Barrage, about 10 km from Bijnor in western Uttar Pradesh, has been recognized under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of 1971.

5.
How many health IDs have been created by the National Health Authority?
100 million
140 million
110 million
14 million
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Health IDs creation is voluntary, and as of now, more than 140 million health IDs have been created.

6.
Kashi Vishwanath corridor has been inaugurated in which city?
Ahmedabad
Ayodhya
Bhopal
Varanasi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated phase 1 of Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

7.
In which state/UT, The NITI Aayog will build 1,000 Atal Tinkering Laboratories?
Bihar
Uttarakhand
Gujarat
Jammu and Kashmir
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The NITI Aayog will build 1,000 Atal Tinkering Laboratories in Jammu and Kashmir and in which 187 Atal Tinkering Laboratories has been planned by the Niti Aayog to establish at a few educational institutions like KVs, JNVs and private schools by the end of this financial year.

8.
Who has been crowned with the Miss Universe 2021?
Harnaaz Sandhu
Lalela Lali Mswane
Valeria Maria
Nadia Ferreira
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's Harnaaz Sandhu was crowned Miss Universe 2021 at the 70th Miss Universe Pageant in Eilat, Israel.

9.
Which Indian state has reported bird flu cases and culled over 12000 ducks?
Kerala
Assam
Bihar
Tamil Nadu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kerala reported bird flu cases in the Alappuzha district and a total of 12,000 ducks were culled in Thakazhi gram panchayat, which has been declared as a containment zone.

10.
DRDO successfully tested extended range Pinaka at Pokhran Range at which state?
Punjab
Goa
Oddisa
Rajasthan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has successfully tested the extended range Pinaka (Pinaka-ER) multi-barrel rocket launcher system at Rajasthan's Pokhran Range, by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

11.
What is Google's most searched-for personality in India in 2021?
Neeraj Chopra
Mirabai Chanu
Elon Musk
Priyanka Chopra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Gold medallist Neeraj Chopra became the most-searched-for personality in India in 2021.

12.
Which city has become the first in the world to go 100 percent paperless?
Abu Dhabi
Tokyo
Dubai
Toronto
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dubai has become the very first government in the world to turn 100 percent paperless.

13.
Who has been crowned the Formula One World Champion 2021?
Lewis Hamilton
C. Sainz Jr.
Max Verstappen
Fernando Alonso
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Max Verstappen has been crowned Formula One world champion after a dramatic season-ending at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

14.
Which state govt has announced to implement Commissionerate System?
Maharashtra
MP
Kerala
UP
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The state govt of Madhya Pradesh has implemented a police Commissionerate system in Bhopal and Indore.

15.
From where did Hong Kong adopt the Zero COVID Policy?
Indonesia
Russia
USA
China
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Hong Kong has heeded China's pointer in adopting a "zero-Covid strategy" that led to the most stringent quarantine and testing measures worldwide and has kept infections low.

16.
Under NIPER Bill 2021, how many additional National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research will be declared as Institutions of National Importance and established?
8
6
4
5
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Bill will declare six additional National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research as Institutions of National Importance and established.

17.
Where was the Endangered Bryde's Whale Carcass Were Found?
Odisha
Kolkatta
Kerala
Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Endangered Bryde's Whale Carcass Were Found Nearby The Puri Border And Ganjam Districts Of Odisha.

18.
As per the Global pension report, India is ranked at which spot among 43 countries?
35
39
40
38
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The asset management company Mercer Consulting has released The Global Pension Index in October 2021 and as per the report, India's pension system was ranked in 40th spot among 43 countries.

19.
The NIPER (Amendment) Bill passed in the Parliament, seeks to accord 'institute of national importance' status to which Institue?
Institutes of physical education
Institutes of pharmaceutical education and research
Institutes of philosophical research
Institutes of petroleum research
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Parliament passed the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (Amendment) Bill.

20.
What is the new national helpline against atrocities on SCs, STs?
10000
11111
14566
12345
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The toll-free number is 14566 and will be available across the country.