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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • December 19, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
International Migrants Day is observed on which date?
December 16
December 17
December 15
December 18
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Migrants Day is observed on 18 December every year to raise awareness about the social and economic conditions as well as circumstances of migrants.

2.
Researchers at which institution have developed an RT-PCR based kit to detect Omicron variant?
NIV
IIT- Delhi
IISC
AIIMS
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Researchers at IIT Delhi's Kusuma School of Biological Sciences have developed an RT-PCR based kit for detection of the Omicron (B.1.1.529.1) variant of SARS-CoV-2.

3.
Who has been honoured with SJFI Sportsman of the year 2021?
Bajrang Punia
Neeraj Chopra
Yogeshwar Dutt
Ravi Dahiya
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Neeraj Chopra, who won India's lone gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, was adjudged the SJFI Sportsman of the Year 2021.

4.
In which state Asian Development Bank has approved a loan of $112 million for setting up Skill University?
Assam
Karnataka
Arunachal Pradesh
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank has approved a $112 million loan to strengthen skill education and training through the establishment of the Assam Skill University.

5.
Which organisation has released the 'State of the world's land and water resources for food and agriculture (SOLAW 2021) report?
IMF
World Bank
FAO
WEF
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The state of the world's land and water resources for food and agriculture (SOLAW 2021) report was released by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

6.
Which company will develop electric vehicles (EV) with BMW's motorcycle brand in India?
TVS Motor Company
Mahindra & Mahindra
Maruti Suzuki
Hyundai India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's TVS Motor Company will develop electric vehicles (EV) with BMW's motorcycle brand in India.

7.
Who is the head of the Advisory Committee for Leveraging Regulatory and Technology Solutions set up by the Securities and Exchange Board of India?
Sudarshan Sen
Madhabi Puri Buch
Deepak B Phatak
Mukundakam Sharma
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Madhabi Puri Buch is the head of the Advisory Committee for Leveraging Regulatory and Technology Solutions (ALeRTS) set up by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

8.
Which company has announced the Digital Payments Utsav for 500 villages in India?
Google
TCS
WhatsApp
Microsoft
Answer: Option
Explanation:
WhatsApp has announced the Digital Payments Utsav for 500 villages in India.

9.
Which company has signed a purchase agreement with Solar Energy Corporation of India to supply 4,667 MW of green power?
Reliance Power
Tata Power SED
Adani Green Energy
Rockwell Collins
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Adani Green Energy Ltd has signed a purchase agreement with Solar Energy Corporation of India to supply 4,667 MW of green power.

10.
Which organization has approved a $112 million loan to strengthen skills education and training through the establishment of the Assam Skill University?
Asian Development Bank
New Development Bank
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
World Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The ADB has approved a $112 million loan to strengthen skills education and training through the establishment of the Assam Skill University.

11.
Who has been honoured with the Sports Journalists' Federation of India Medal 2021?
Rahul Dravid
Ravi Shastri
Sunil Gavaskar
Anil Kumble
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Sports Journalists' Federation of India has decided to honour former Indian Cricketer and cricket commentator Sunil Manohar Gavaskar with its prestigious 'SJFI Medal 2021'.

12.
National Minorities Rights Day is celebrated on which date?
December 17
December 18
December 16
December 15
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Every year, December 18 is celebrated as Minorities Rights Day to uphold the right to freedom and equal opportunities for the ethnic minorities in India and create awareness about the respect and dignity of the minorities.

13.
Who is the author of the book titled 'Raj Kapoor: The Master at Work', released by Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu?
Subhadra Sen Gupta
Amit Ranjan
Pradeep Magazine
Rahul Rawail
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vice President released the book 'Raj Kapoor: The Master at Work'; authored by Rahul Rawail.

14.
Name the NASA spacecraft which has become the first spacecraft to pass through the Sun's outer atmosphere?
RedPlanet Solar Probe
Parker Solar Probe
Space Solar Probe
American Solar Probe
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NASA's Parker Solar Probe has entered the Sun's upper atmosphere for, first time in history.

15.
World Arabic Language Day is celebrated every year on which day?
December 15
December 16
December 17
December 18
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Arabic Language Day is celebrated every year on 18th December since 2012.

16.
Who has received knighthood at Windsor Castle, London?
Max Verstappen
Yuki Tsunoda
Carlos Sainz Jr.
Lewis Hamilton
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Lewis Hamilton has picked up a new title only days after losing one on the track. He received a knighthood at Windsor Castle, London.

17.
Who has been appointed as the Director-General of Software Technology of India?
Aswant Sinha
Amit Pankal
Arvind Kumar
Arun Kumar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Arvind Kumar has joined as Director General of Software Technology of India.

18.
Which institution released the "Tracking Universal Coverage - 2021 Global Monitoring Report"?
WTO
FAO
WHO
WEF
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Health Organization has released the "Tracking Universal Coverage - 2021 Global Monitoring Report".

19.
Who has been named Time magazine's 2021 Athlete of the Year?
Sofia Kenin
Simone Biles
Victoria Azarenka
Jen Brady
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Simone Biles was named Time magazine's 2021 Athlete of the Year.

20.
RBI has introduced a prompt corrective action framework for large non-banking financial companies. The provisions of the PCA framework will be effective from?
March 2022
October 2022
December 2021
December 2022
Answer: Option
Explanation:
RBI has introduced a prompt corrective action framework for large non-banking financial companies with effect from October 2022.