Exercise :: December 21, 2021 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
- December 21, 2021 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
| 1. | Which state has devised a 25-years action plan and set the goal of zero dropouts? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Tripura government has devised an action plan for the next 25 years that focuses on infrastructure development, better employment and education opportunities.
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| 2. | Who is the author of the book titled 'Rewinding of First 25 years of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology'? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The book titled 'Rewinding of First 25 years of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology' authored by S S Oberoi.
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| 3. | As per the reports of the data analytics company YouGov, who has been ranked the world's most admired men? |
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Answer: Option D 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.
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| 4. | Good Governance Day is being celebrated on which date? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Good Governance Day is celebrated on December 25th to mark the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
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| 5. | Nadi Utsav Started on which date? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The Nadi Utsav 2021, a pan-India event began on 16 December and will last till December 23, 2021.
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| 6. | PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the Ganga Expressway in which district? |
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Answer: Option A 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.
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| 7. | Which Organization signed an MoU with Gujarat Alkalies & Chemicals Limited (in Dec'21) to set up a 500 KLD Bioethanol plant in Gujarat? |
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Answer: Option B 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.
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| 8. | What is the theme of International Human Solidarity Day 2021? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The theme of International Human Solidarity Day 2021 is cultural equality, social justice.
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| 9. | Which country has launched a draft agreement with NATO on security measures? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Russia has launched a draft agreement with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on security measures.
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| 10. | How much amount has been approved to boost semiconductor manufacturing? |
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Answer: Option B 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.
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| 11. | RBI Authorized which bank to collect indirect taxes on behalf of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: RBI has granted permission to RBL Bank to collect indirect taxes on behalf of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC).
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| 12. | International Human Solidarity Day is being celebrated on which date? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: International Human Solidarity Day (IHSD) is marked on 20th December across the world.
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| 13. | Where has the 11-day long 24th Edition of Lokrang 2021 been held? |
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Answer: Option D 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.
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| 14. | Which state has launched the Sports Action toward Harnessing Aspiration of Youth (SAHAY) scheme? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Jharkhand CM launched a Sports Action toward Harnessing Aspiration of Youth (SAHAY) scheme for Maoist-hit areas.
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| 15. | Who has become the first Indian male shuttler to win silver at BWF World Championships? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Kidambi Srikanth became the first Indian male shuttler to win silver at the BWF World Championships.
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| 16. | Why did India and Vietnam sign a statement of intent? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: India and Vietnam signed a statement of intent To enable cooperation in the field of post and telecommunications easier.
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| 17. | Uttarakhand has appointed which cricketer as state brand ambassador? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami appointed Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant as the state brand ambassador.
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| 18. | Stuart Broad of the England cricket team has become which player in the world to play 150 matches in Test format? |
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Answer: Option C 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.
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| 19. | Indian Government & Germany Development Bank signed how much loan for Surat Metro Rail project? |
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Answer: Option A 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.
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| 20. | Which state government has declared "Tamil Thai Vazhathu" as the state song? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The Government of Tamil Nadu has declared Tamil Thai Vazhathu is a prayer song as the state song.
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