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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • December 18, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
MoEF&CC has declared Askot Wildlife Sanctuary as Eco-Sensitive Zone, where is it?
Bihar
Kerala
Uttarakhand
UP
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Askot Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand.

2.
Which Indian state has launched "Mission Shakti Living Lab" with UNCDF?
Odisha
Uttarakhand
Kerala
Bihar
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.

3.
In which city, 7th edition of the India International Science Festival was held?
Bangalore
Noida
Panaji
Mumbai
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.

4.
Who has authored the book titled- 'Watershed: How We Destroyed India's Water and How We Can Save It'?
Amrita Pritam
Arundhati Roy
Mridula Ramesh
Khushwant Singh
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".

5.
Centre has granted 'in-principle' approval to set up the largest nuclear power generating site in which state?
Andhra Pradesh
Maharashtra
Rajasthan
Telangana
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.

6.
TOP scheme which is an attempt to assist India's top athletes. What does the TOP scheme stand for?
Target Olympic Podium Scheme
Top Olympic Personalities Scheme
Target Olympic Personalities Scheme
Top One Podium Scheme
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.

7.
Government laid the foundation stone for Maa Umiya Dham Development Project in which state?
Bihar
UP
MP
Gujarat
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.

8.
Which nation has honoured Prime Minister Narendra Modi its highest civilian award - Ngadag Pel gi Khorlo?
Bhutan
Indonesia
Malaysia
Sri Lanka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bhutan has honoured Prime Minister Modi with the country's highest civilian award- Ngadag Pel gi Khorlo.

9.
Who is the author of the book titled 'Pride, Prejudice and Punditry'?
Piyush Goyal
Sitaraman
Anne Rice
Shashi Tharoor
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The book has been written by Shashi Tharoor, a former union minister and Lok Sabha Member of Parliament.

10.
Who has been appointed as the new global CEO of French fashion house Chanel?
Riya Nair
Pooja Nair
Leena Nair
Reena Nair
Answer: Option
Explanation:
French fashion house Chanel has appointed Leena Nair as its new global CEO.

11.
Wholesale price-based (WPI) inflation has increased to how much percent in November 2021?
14.33
14.34
14.23
14.35
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.

12.
Which bank has tied up with Swift to provide digital banking solutions to clients?
State Bank of India
Federal Bank
ICICI Bank
Axis Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Axis Bank is working with new digital services from provider Swift to provide a comprehensive digital solution to clients.

13.
Who assumed charge of NFDC, Films Division and CFSI?
Rajiv Bhakar
Ravinder Bhakar
Rohit Bhakar
Harvinder Bhakar
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).

14.
How many Indian elements are included in UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?
12
15
11
14
Answer: Option
Explanation:
It is now among the 14 Indian elements on the ICH list.

15.
Which nation has banned laughing, drinking and shopping for 11 days?
Iceland
North Korea
Ireland
South Korea
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.

16.
ADB has projected India's economic growth for 2021-2022 at which percent?
10.0%
9.7%
5.9%
8.9%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
ADB projected growth forecast for 2021-2022 for India at 9.7% and developing Asia's at 7%.

17.
Paytm launched which the following EdTech Platform to make financial learning intuitive and self-driven?
Paytm Learning Academy
Paytm Education Academy
Paytm Wealth Academy
Paytm Health Academy
Answer: Option
Explanation:
"Paytm Wealth Academy" is a tech-powered educational platform owned by Paytm's wholly-owned subsidiary Paytm Money.

18.
Which company has bagged a supply order for the ABHYAS target platform?
HAL
RNAVAL
BEL
BDL
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.

19.
Which state has topped Foundational Literacy Index 2021 in the larger states category?
West Bengal
Gujarat
Telangana
Karnataka
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'.

20.
Which Indian-American has been promoted to the post of head of the White House?
Gautam Raghavan
Dinesh Sharma
Gautam Adani
Vikas Puri
Answer: Option
Explanation:
US President Joe Biden has promoted Indian-American political advisor Gautam Raghavan to head the White House Office of Presidential Personnel.