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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • December 21, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Which state has devised a 25-years action plan and set the goal of zero dropouts?
Tripura
Chhattisgarh
Jharkhand
Punjab
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tripura government has devised an action plan for the next 25 years that focuses on infrastructure development, better employment and education opportunities.

2.
Who is the author of the book titled 'Rewinding of First 25 years of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology'?
Sashidhar Jagdishan
Abhay Kumar
Abhay Kumar
S S Oberoi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The book titled 'Rewinding of First 25 years of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology' authored by S S Oberoi.

3.
As per the reports of the data analytics company YouGov, who has been ranked the world's most admired men?
Cristiano Ronaldo
Elon Musk
Jackie Chan
Barack Obama
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Barack Obama has ranked 1st on the list of the world's top 20 most admired men, in a survey carried out by data analytics company YouGov.

4.
Good Governance Day is being celebrated on which date?
December 21
December 24
December 25
December 26
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Good Governance Day is celebrated on December 25th to mark the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

5.
Nadi Utsav Started on which date?
December 20
December 23
December 14
December 16
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Nadi Utsav 2021, a pan-India event began on 16 December and will last till December 23, 2021.

6.
PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the Ganga Expressway in which district?
Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Sheikhpura, Bihar
Dhanbad, Jharkhand
Birbhum, West Bengal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the longest highway in India, the Ganga Expressway in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh (UP) to offer fast-paced connectivity in India.

7.
Which Organization signed an MoU with Gujarat Alkalies & Chemicals Limited (in Dec'21) to set up a 500 KLD Bioethanol plant in Gujarat?
Oil India
GAIL India
Hindustan Petroleum
ONGC
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A MoU was signed between Gujarat Alkalies & Chemicals Limited (GACL) and GAIL (India) Limited for setting up a 500 Kilo Litre Per Day (KLD) capacity Bioethanol plant in Gujarat and for cooperation in other business areas of mutual interest.

8.
What is the theme of International Human Solidarity Day 2021?
Cultural equality, social justice
Social development
Eradicate poverty
Promote human & social development
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of International Human Solidarity Day 2021 is cultural equality, social justice.

9.
Which country has launched a draft agreement with NATO on security measures?
Russia
Japan
America
China
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Russia has launched a draft agreement with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on security measures.

10.
How much amount has been approved to boost semiconductor manufacturing?
Rs 72,000-crore
Rs 76,000-crore
Rs 70,000-crore
Rs 75,000-crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian govt has approved a Rs 76,000-crore scheme to boost semiconductor and display manufacturing and the scheme will help in making India a global hub for hi-tech production, and attract large chip makers.

11.
RBI Authorized which bank to collect indirect taxes on behalf of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)?
CSB Bank
RBL Bank
Karnataka Bank
City Union Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
RBI has granted permission to RBL Bank to collect indirect taxes on behalf of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC).

12.
International Human Solidarity Day is being celebrated on which date?
December 20
December 19
December 21
December 18
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Human Solidarity Day (IHSD) is marked on 20th December across the world.

13.
Where has the 11-day long 24th Edition of Lokrang 2021 been held?
Mumbai
Dispur
Varanasi
Jaipur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 11-day long 24th 'Lokrang-2021', an annual festival of folk artists has been held at Jawahar Kala Kendra (JKK) in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

14.
Which state has launched the Sports Action toward Harnessing Aspiration of Youth (SAHAY) scheme?
West Bengal
Chhattisgarh
Jharkhand
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Jharkhand CM launched a Sports Action toward Harnessing Aspiration of Youth (SAHAY) scheme for Maoist-hit areas.

15.
Who has become the first Indian male shuttler to win silver at BWF World Championships?
Sai Praneeth
HS Prannoy
Lakshya Sen
Kidambi Srikanth
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kidambi Srikanth became the first Indian male shuttler to win silver at the BWF World Championships.

16.
Why did India and Vietnam sign a statement of intent?
To Collaborate In Naval Sector
To Collaborate In Agriculture Sector
To Collaborate In Postal Sector
To Collaborate In Defense Sector
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India and Vietnam signed a statement of intent To enable cooperation in the field of post and telecommunications easier.

17.
Uttarakhand has appointed which cricketer as state brand ambassador?
Yuzvendra Chahal
Rishabh Pant
Mayank Agarwal
Ajinkya Rahane
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami appointed Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant as the state brand ambassador.

18.
Stuart Broad of the England cricket team has become which player in the world to play 150 matches in Test format?
7th
5th
10th
9th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Stuart Broad of the England cricket team recently became the 10th player in the world to play 150 matches in Test format, leaving behind former Sri Lankan cricketer Mahela Jayawardene.

19.
Indian Government & Germany Development Bank signed how much loan for Surat Metro Rail project?
442.26 million
665.54 Million
140.54 Billion
221.27 Million
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Government & the Germany Development Bank- KfW (Kreditanstalt fur Wiederaufbau) signed a 442.26 million Euro loan for a 40.35 km Surat Metro Rail project in Gujarat.

20.
Which state government has declared "Tamil Thai Vazhathu" as the state song?
Government of Karnataka
Gujarat government
Government of Tamil Nadu
Government of Kerala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of Tamil Nadu has declared Tamil Thai Vazhathu is a prayer song as the state song.