Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
International Tea Day 2021 is celebrated on which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Tea Day is celebrated on December 15 in India and other tea-growing nations- Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, Kenya, Malawi, Malaysia, Uganda and Tanzania.
Category : Important Days
2.
Which Cryptocurrency is allowed in Myanmar?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Myanmar's shadow government has allowed the use of the world's largest cryptocurrency called Tether.
Category : Miscellaneous
3.
Which state government has set up General Category Commission (Samanya Varg Aayog) for upper castes?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Himachal Pradesh govt announced setting up a Commission for upper castes, on the lines of Madhya Pradesh.
Category : State
4.
Government of Karnataka has signed an LoU with which organization as a part of the state-level initiative 'Code-Unnati'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Karnataka & UNDP signed an LoU as a part of 'Code-Unnati' to improve entrepreneurship & youth employment.
Category : Miscellaneous
5.
Who has been appointed as the new Global CEO of Chanel?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
French luxury fashion house Chanel named Leena Nair, Chief Human Resources Officer of Unilever, as its new global CEO.
Category : Persons
6.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's death anniversary is observed on which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 71st death anniversary on December 15, 2021.
Category : Important Days
7.
Who launched the Bob World Wave Wearable Payment Solution?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A wearable payment solution called "bob World Wave" was launched by the Bank of Baroda.
Category : Banking
8.
Who has authored the new book titled "Watershed: How We Destroyed India's Water And How We Can Save It"?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A new book titled "Watershed: How We Destroyed India's Water And How We Can Save It" authored by Mriduala Ramesh.
Category : Miscellaneous
9.
Which state is holding the top spot with 255,700 registered EVs?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh holds the top spot in Total Registered EVs in India: Ministry of Road Transport & Highways.
Category : State
10.
Which country has become the first country to transition to 4 and half-day work week?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced to change its 5-day work-week to a 4 and a half day starting and became the first country to make the employee-friendly transition as part of its efforts to improve productivity and work-life balance.
Category : International
11.
Which among the following Indian drug makers is developing a COVID vaccine booster shot that would be more effective against Omicron?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Serum Institute of India's CEO Adar Poonawalla said that they are working towards developing a vaccine booster shot that is more effective against the new Omicron COVID variant.
Category : Miscellaneous
12.
Which initiative was launched by the Maharashtra government that focuses on environmental conservation and protection?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Maharashtra Government launched My Vasundhara (My Earth) initiative environmental conservation and protection, focusing on all the five elements of nature called "Panchmahabhutas".
Category : National
13.
Which Payments Bank has partnered with NPCI Bharat Bill Pay Limited to facilitate pan India doorstep bill payments service?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) partnered with NPCI Bharat Bill Pay Limited (NBBL) to facilitate pan India doorstep bill payments service for IPPB and non-IPPB customers.
Category : Banking
14.
President of India has embarked on a three-day state visit to which nation?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
President Ram Nath Kovind embarked on his three-day state visit to Bangladesh.
Category : International
15.
What is the position of India in the World Talent Ranking Report 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Switzerland has retained its top position, India is ranked 56th.
Category : Miscellaneous
16.
When will Prime Minister Narendra Modi lay the foundation stone of the Ganga Expressway project?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of the Ganga Expressway project in Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh on December 18.
Category : National
17.
India has been re-elected to International Maritime Organisation Council for 2022-2023. Where is the headquarters of IMO?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
London, United Kingdom is the headquarters of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
Category : International
18.
How many buildings were inaugurated as part of Phase 1 of the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham project?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister inaugurated phase-1 of the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham project at Kashi, which is constructed at a cost of Rs 339 crore. PM Modi laid the foundation stone for this project in 2019. A total of 23 buildings inaugurated in phase 1 of the project.
Category : Miscellaneous
19.
The term of the ED Director has been extended to how many years?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Parliament passed the Central Vigilance Commission (Amendment) Bill 2021 to extend the term of Enforcement Directorate (ED) Director to a maximum of 5 years.
Category : National
20.
How many Dirhams are saved by Dubai going 100% Paperless?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
It'll save around 3 billion Dirham (USD 350 million) and 14-million-man hours.
Category : Miscellaneous
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