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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • December 22, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Which female Paralympic has won the honour of 'Best Female Debut' at the 2021 Paralympic Sport Awards?
Deepa Malik
Palak Kohli
Avani Lekhara
Bhavina Patel
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.

2.
Good Governance Week 2021 ends on which date?
December 25
December 20
December 21
December 22
Answer: Option
Explanation:
December 20-25, the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) will commemorate 'Good Governance Week 2021.'

3.
Which country has topped in a list of countries that received the most number of spam calls?
Peru
Ukraine
Brazil
USA
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.

4.
Pradeep Kumar Rawat has been appointed as Indian ambassador to which nation?
United States
Russia
France
China
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Diplomat Pradeep Kumar Rawat has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to China.

5.
Who has been appointed as MD of Hyundai Motor India Limited?
Seon Uneob Kim
Unsoo Kim
Seon Unsoo Kim
Seon Seob Kim
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Hyundai Motor Company has announced to appoint Unsoo Kim as the Managing Director (MD) of Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL).

6.
Which state has adopted a resolution demanding repeal of AFSPA?
Arunachal Pradesh
Tripura
Manipur
Nagaland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Nagaland Assembly unanimously passed a resolution demanding the repeal of AFSPA in Nagaland.

7.
BPNI in collaboration with whom launched the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative?
AIIMS
NITI AAYOG
ICMR
AHPI
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.

8.
Which state has launched 'Khel Nursery scheme 2022-23' to promote sports?
Punjab
Haryana
Rajasthan
Kerala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Haryana's Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs Shri Sandeep Singh has launched 'Khel Nursery Scheme 2022-23'.

9.
Who is the author of the book titled"The Monk who transformed Uttar Pradesh"?
Shantanu Sharma
Shantanu Varma
Shantanu Gupta
Shantanu Rai
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The book titled - The Monk who transformed Uttar Pradesh has been authored by Shantanu Gupta.

10.
Which has become the first insurer to sign a commitment to environmental, social and governance issues?
Bharti AXA Life Insurance
HDFC Standard Life Insurance
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
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.

11.
When will NASA's Webb Space Telescope be launched?
December 25
December 26
December 23
December 24
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NASA has confirmed that the Webb Space Telescope Launch will take place on December 24, 2021.

12.
Who has been appointed as the New President Of the Indian Newspaper Society?
Mohit Jain
Rahul Jain
Rohit Jain
Pooja Jain
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.

13.
Gabriel Boric, a former student activist, has been elected as which nation's youngest president?
Chile
Argentina
Brazil
Mexico
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Gabriel Boric, leftist lawmaker and former student activist has won Chile's Presidential Elections 2021.

14.
Which annual meeting scheduled to take place in January 2022, has now been deferred due to Omicron outbreak?
G7
BRICS
World Economic Forum
G20
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Economic Forum annual meeting 2022 will be postponed due to the continued uncertainty over the Omicron outbreak.

15.
Which one is the first European country to allow limited cultivation and possession of cannabis for personal use?
Ukraine
Malta
Norway
Slovenia
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.

16.
Who will lead the Indian squad in the ICC Under -19 Men's World Cup 2022?
Dinesh Bana
Siddarth Yadav
Yash Dhull
Nishant Sindhu
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.

17.
India has been ranked at which spot in a list of countries that received the most number of spam calls?
4th
1st
5th
3rd
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.

18.
Who is the author of the Telugu book titled 'Gandhi Topi Governor'?
Y Lakshmi Prasad
C K Garyali
Sanjay Baru
Rajnish Kumar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Venkaiah Naidu released a Telugu book titled 'Gandhi Topi Governor' by Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad.

19.
Who has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited for the development and supply of 83 LCA Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft?
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Defence Research and Development Laboratory
Bharat Earth Movers Limited
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.

20.
Which language day is observed on 18 December?
Hindi
English
French
Arabic
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Arabic language day is observed on 18 December to honour Arabic language.