Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Which female Paralympic has won the honour of 'Best Female Debut' at the 2021 Paralympic Sport Awards?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian shooter Avani Lekhara, who created history by winning India's first gold medal in shooting at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, won the honour of "Best Female Debut" at the 2021 Paralympic Sport Awards.
Category : Sports
2.
Good Governance Week 2021 ends on which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
December 20-25, the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) will commemorate 'Good Governance Week 2021.'
Category : Important Days
3.
Which country has topped in a list of countries that received the most number of spam calls?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Brazil has topped in terms of maximum spam based calls in the world and followed by Peru and Ukraine got 2nd and 3rd spot respectively.
Category : International
4.
Pradeep Kumar Rawat has been appointed as Indian ambassador to which nation?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Diplomat Pradeep Kumar Rawat has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to China.
Category : International
5.
Who has been appointed as MD of Hyundai Motor India Limited?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Hyundai Motor Company has announced to appoint Unsoo Kim as the Managing Director (MD) of Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL).
Category : Persons
6.
Which state has adopted a resolution demanding repeal of AFSPA?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Nagaland Assembly unanimously passed a resolution demanding the repeal of AFSPA in Nagaland.
Category : State
7.
BPNI in collaboration with whom launched the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Breastfeeding Promotion Network of India in collaboration with the Association of Healthcare Providers (India) has launched the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative.
Category : Miscellaneous
8.
Which state has launched 'Khel Nursery scheme 2022-23' to promote sports?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Haryana's Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs Shri Sandeep Singh has launched 'Khel Nursery Scheme 2022-23'.
Category : State
9.
Who is the author of the book titled"The Monk who transformed Uttar Pradesh"?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The book titled - The Monk who transformed Uttar Pradesh has been authored by Shantanu Gupta.
Category : Miscellaneous
10.
Which has become the first insurer to sign a commitment to environmental, social and governance issues?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance became the first Indian insurance company to sign the United Nations-backed Principles for Responsible Investment to demonstrate its commitment to environmental, social and governance issues.
Category : Miscellaneous
11.
When will NASA's Webb Space Telescope be launched?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NASA has confirmed that the Webb Space Telescope Launch will take place on December 24, 2021.
Category : Important Days
12.
Who has been appointed as the New President Of the Indian Newspaper Society?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mohit Jain of The Economic Times has been appointed as President of The Indian Newspaper Society for the year 2021-22 and will replace L. Adimoolam of Health & The Antiseptic.
Category : Persons
13.
Gabriel Boric, a former student activist, has been elected as which nation's youngest president?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Gabriel Boric, leftist lawmaker and former student activist has won Chile's Presidential Elections 2021.
Category : International
14.
Which annual meeting scheduled to take place in January 2022, has now been deferred due to Omicron outbreak?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Economic Forum annual meeting 2022 will be postponed due to the continued uncertainty over the Omicron outbreak.
Category : Miscellaneous
15.
Which one is the first European country to allow limited cultivation and possession of cannabis for personal use?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Malta became the first European country to allow limited cultivation and possession of cannabis for personal use, following a vote in parliament.
Category : International
16.
Who will lead the Indian squad in the ICC Under -19 Men's World Cup 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The All-India Junior Selection Committee announced the Indian squad for ICC Under -19 Men's World Cup 2022. Yash Dhull to lead India in 2022 Under-19 World Cup.
Category : Sports
17.
India has been ranked at which spot in a list of countries that received the most number of spam calls?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has been ranked 4th spot in a list of countries that received the most number of spam calls from 9th spot.
Category : Miscellaneous
18.
Who is the author of the Telugu book titled 'Gandhi Topi Governor'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Venkaiah Naidu released a Telugu book titled 'Gandhi Topi Governor' by Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad.
Category : Miscellaneous
19.
Who has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited for the development and supply of 83 LCA Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) signed a Rs 2,400 crores contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the development and supply of 20 types of systems for 83 LCA (Light Combat Aircraft) Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft programme.
Category : Miscellaneous
20.
Which language day is observed on 18 December?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Arabic language day is observed on 18 December to honour Arabic language.
Category : Important Days
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