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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • December 20, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Which country blacklisted 16 Indian pharma companies, including Baba Ramdev's Pharmacy?
Niger
Nepal
Nauru
Norway
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Nepal blacklisted 16 Indian pharma companies, including Baba Ramdev's Pharmacy.

2.
Sela Pass tunnel is being built in which state to provide all-weather connectivity to China border?
Uttarakhand
Arunachal Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sela Pass tunnel is being built in Arunachal Pradesh to provide all-weather connectivity to the China border.

3.
The members of the EU have agreed to implement what percent tax rate on large multinational corporations?
10%
14%
15%
18%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The members of the EU have agreed to implement a 15% tax rate on large multinational corporations.

4.
Who has been appointed as the first Chancellor of Gati Shakti University?
Ashwini Vaishnaw
Amit shah
Mohan Bhagwat
Rajnath Singh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ashwini Vaishnaw has been appointed as the first Chancellor of GatiShakti University.

5.
Which organization of the Government of India has announced the launch of a nationwide campaign "One week, one lab"?
NASA
CSIR
ISRO
DRDO
Answer: Option
Explanation:
CSIR organization of the Government of India has announced the launch of a nationwide campaign "One week, one lab".

6.
Which state government created 3 districts namely Tseminyu, Nuiland and Chumukedima?
Meghalaya
Nagaland
Bihar
Gujarat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Nagaland government created 3 districts namely Tseminyu, Nuiland and Chumukedima.

7.
Duare Sarkar scheme of which state won Centre's Digital India Award 2022?
Karnataka
Haryana
West Bengal
Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Duare Sarkar scheme of West Bengal won Centre's Digital India Award 2022.

8.
Which state launched Mukhyamantri Vayu Swasthya Seva for remote tribal districts?
Madhya Pradesh
Odisha
Haryana
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Odisha launched Mukhyamantri Vayu Swasthya Seva for remote tribal districts.

9.
Which country became the new formal candidate of the European Union?
Bahrain
Bosnia
Benin
Belgium
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bosnia became the new formal candidate of the European Union.

10.
Which country ranked third in terms of scientific publications globally?
India
Italy
Indonesia
Iran
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India ranked third in terms of scientific publications globally.

11.
The fifth Scorpene-class submarine, Vagir is scheduled to be commissioned into service in which month?
March
February
January
April
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The fifth Scorpene-class submarine, Vagir, was delivered to the Navy by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders; scheduled to be commissioned into service in January.

12.
Which Indian city has got Chairmanship of Urban-20 events under the G20 Summit?
Palwal
Udupi
Panchkula
Ahmadabad
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ahmadabad city has got Chairmanship of Urban-20 events under the G20 Summit.

13.
AR. L. Sundaresan was appointed as the Additional Solicitor General of which city High Court?
Chennai
Surat
Madras
Hyderabad
Answer: Option
Explanation:
AR. L. Sundaresan was appointed as the Additional Solicitor General of Madras High Court.

14.
Indians can enjoy visa-free travel to how many countries, according to Arton Capital Passport Index?
22
20
15
11
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indians can enjoy visa-free travel to 22 countries, according to Arton Capital Passport Index.

15.
Ikki Jathre or rice festival inaugurated in which state?
Arunachal Pradesh
Goa
Kerala
Chhattisgarh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ikki Jathre or rice festival inaugurated in Kerala.

16.
International Human Solidarity Day is being observed on which date?
December 15
December 20
December 18
December 21
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Human Solidarity Day is being observed on December 20.

17.
Which state appointed Rishabh Pant as Brand Ambassador?
Uttarakhand
Jharkhand
Mizoram
Tripura
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Uttarakhand appointed Rishabh Pant as Brand Ambassador.

18.
Who has been named PETA India's 2022 Person of the Year?
Katrina Kaif
Sonakshi Sinha
Alia Bhatt
Priyanka Chopra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sonakshi Sinha has been named PETA India's 2022 Person of the Year.