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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • December 20, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Ajay Prakash Sahni has released the book written by SS Oberoi, former advisor to which of the following ministry?
Ministry of Culture
Ministry of Tribals
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Answer: Option
Explanation:
"Rewinding of First 25 Years of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology" book by SS Oberoi, former advisor to Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology by Ajay Prakash Sawhney, Secretary, MeitY.

2.
Goa Liberation Day is being celebrated on which date?
December 18
December 21
December 19
December 20
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Goa's Liberation Day is celebrated on 19th December in India.

3.
Arvind Kumar has been inducted as the Director-General of Software Technology Parks of India working under which ministry?
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Ministry of Tribals
Ministry of Culture
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Arvind Kumar has been inducted as the Director-General of Software Technology Parks of India, working under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.

4.
India and which country have signed an agreement for cooperation in the field of information technology?
England
China
Japan
Vietnam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India and Vietnam have recently signed an agreement for cooperation in the field of information technology.

5.
Name the Chairman of Aditya Birla Group, who has been conferred with the Mola Global Entrepreneur of the Year Award?
Ratna Tata
Azim Premji
Kumar Mangalam Birla
Mukesh Ambani
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla has awarded the Mola Global Entrepreneur of the Year Award from The Indus Entrepreneurs based out of Silicon Valley Has been done.

6.
Which organization has approved the emergency use of the Kovovax vaccine for children?
NITI Aayog
World Health Organization
UNESCO
World Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Health Organization has approved the emergency use of the Kovovax vaccine for children.

7.
The Competition Commission of India has imposed a fine of Rs 200 crore on which e-commerce company?
Snapdeal
Amazon
Paytm
Flipkart
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Commission of India has imposed a fine of Rs 200 crore on e-commerce company Amazon.

8.
What is the rank of PM Narendra Modi in the world's top 20 most admired men, by data analytics company YouGov?
8th
9th
20th
10th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ranked 8th on the list of the world's top 20 most admired men, in a survey carried out by data analytics company YouGov.

9.
Who has been named as the vice-captain of India's test squad for the upcoming South Africa series?
Mayank Agarwal
Ishant Sharma
KL Rahul
Cheteshwar Pujara
Answer: Option
Explanation:
KL Rahul was named as the vice-captain for India's upcoming 3-match Test series against South Africa by the all-India Senior Selection Committee.

10.
WhatsApp has announced a digital payment festival for how many villages in India?
300 villages
400 villages
200 villages
500 villages
Answer: Option
Explanation:
WhatsApp has announced a digital payment festival for 500 villages in India.

11.
What is the theme of International Migrants Day 2021?
Migration with Dignity
Harnessing the Potential of Human Mobility.
Safe Migration in a World on the Move
The issue of migration is a vast problem
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United Nations has announced the theme as Harnessing the Potential of Human Mobility.

12.
Where has a barn owl been found in India?
Bihar
Bramhaputra
Baroda
Bangalore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In a surprising sighting forest personnel rescued a barn owl in the Supaul area of Bihar.

13.
Which bank has been fined by the Reserve Bank of India for deficiencies in regulatory compliance?
ICICI Bank
Yes Bank
Bank of Baroda
Canara Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India has recently imposed a penalty of Rs 30 lakh on ICICI Bank Bank for deficiencies in regulatory compliance.

14.
Which space agency's Parker Solar Probe has entered the Sun's upper atmosphere for the first time in history?
ISRO
Space X
NASA
Christ
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Parker Solar Probe of the US Space Agency has entered the Sun's upper atmosphere for the first time in history.

15.
Union Cabinet approved a how many crore production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for boosting semiconductors?
Rs 86,000 crore
Rs 46,000 crore
Rs 66,000 crore
Rs 76,000 crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Cabinet approved a Rs 76,000-crore production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for boosting semiconductor and display manufacturing in India.