Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
MoEF&CC has declared Askot Wildlife Sanctuary as Eco-Sensitive Zone, where is it?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Askot Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand.
Category : State
2.
Which Indian state has launched "Mission Shakti Living Lab" with UNCDF?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Odisha has made a partnership with the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) for launching "Mission Shakti Living Lab" for the financial empowerment of women.
Category : State
3.
In which city, 7th edition of the India International Science Festival was held?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh has started off the 7th India International Science Festival at Panaji, Goa.
Category : National
4.
Who has authored the book titled- 'Watershed: How We Destroyed India's Water and How We Can Save It'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mridula Ramesh, the founder of Sundaram Climate Institute, which works on water and waste solutions and is an angel investor in cleantech start-ups, has authored a new book titled "Watershed: How We Destroy India's Water and How We Can Save It".
Category : Miscellaneous
5.
Centre has granted 'in-principle' approval to set up the largest nuclear power generating site in which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The approval of the nuclear power reactors has been accorded to a site in Maharashtra's Jaitapur which will make it the largest nuclear power generating site in India with a total capacity of 9,900 MW.
Category : State
6.
TOP scheme which is an attempt to assist India's top athletes. What does the TOP scheme stand for?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A total of 148 athletes, including 20 new inductees, in seven Olympic disciplines and six Paralympic disciplines, have been identified for support under the Target Olympic Podium Scheme at a meeting of the Mission Olympic Cell of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
Category : Miscellaneous
7.
Government laid the foundation stone for Maa Umiya Dham Development Project in which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In Gujarat, Amit Shah has laid the foundation stone of Umiya Mata Dham temple and temple premises under Maa Umiya Dham Development Project at Umiya Campus in Sola in Ahmedabad.
Category : State
8.
Which nation has honoured Prime Minister Narendra Modi its highest civilian award - Ngadag Pel gi Khorlo?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bhutan has honoured Prime Minister Modi with the country's highest civilian award- Ngadag Pel gi Khorlo.
Category : International
9.
Who is the author of the book titled 'Pride, Prejudice and Punditry'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The book has been written by Shashi Tharoor, a former union minister and Lok Sabha Member of Parliament.
Category : Miscellaneous
10.
Who has been appointed as the new global CEO of French fashion house Chanel?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
French fashion house Chanel has appointed Leena Nair as its new global CEO.
Category : Persons
11.
Wholesale price-based (WPI) inflation has increased to how much percent in November 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Wholesale price-based (WPI) inflation has increased to 14.23 per cent in November as against 12.54 per cent in October.
Category : Miscellaneous
12.
Which bank has tied up with Swift to provide digital banking solutions to clients?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Axis Bank is working with new digital services from provider Swift to provide a comprehensive digital solution to clients.
Category : Banking
13.
Who assumed charge of NFDC, Films Division and CFSI?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The CEO of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) Ravinder Bhakar has assumed the post of National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), Films Division, and Children Films Society of India (CFSI).
Category : Persons
14.
How many Indian elements are included in UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
It is now among the 14 Indian elements on the ICH list.
Category : National
15.
Which nation has banned laughing, drinking and shopping for 11 days?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
North Korea has banned its citizens from laughing, shopping and drinking as a part of the 11-day mourning on the 10th anniversary of former leader Kim Jong-il.
Category : International
16.
ADB has projected India's economic growth for 2021-2022 at which percent?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
ADB projected growth forecast for 2021-2022 for India at 9.7% and developing Asia's at 7%.
Category : Economy
17.
Paytm launched which the following EdTech Platform to make financial learning intuitive and self-driven?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
"Paytm Wealth Academy" is a tech-powered educational platform owned by Paytm's wholly-owned subsidiary Paytm Money.
Category : National
18.
Which company has bagged a supply order for the ABHYAS target platform?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has secured a supply order from the Aeronautical Development Establishment, DRDO for manufacturing, assembly, integration, testing and supply of a High-Speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) system known as ABHYAS.
Category : National
19.
Which state has topped Foundational Literacy Index 2021 in the larger states category?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
On one hand, in the 'large states category', West Bengal has topped the charts while Bihar is on the bottom, Kerala can be seen on a top spot in the 'small states category'.
Category : State
20.
Which Indian-American has been promoted to the post of head of the White House?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
US President Joe Biden has promoted Indian-American political advisor Gautam Raghavan to head the White House Office of Presidential Personnel.
Category : National
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