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Visit : www.Aparchitexamwarriors.com Aparchit Super Current Affairs MCQ with facts–19 & 20 December 2021 By APARCHIT EXAM WARRIORS/Kumar Kaushal Sir Q.1. Who headed the committee constituted by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) for creating a framework for the transfer of stressed loans? A) Madhabi Puri Buch B) G. Padmanabhan C) Mahesh Kumar Jain D) Injeti Srinivas Answer : B . International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) established a panel chaired by the former executive director of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Padmanabhan to develop a framework for transferring stressed loans from domestic lenders to IFSC financial institutions. This committee’s mandate is to examine the provisions of the RBI directions pertaining to the transfer of stressed loans by lending institutions to entities in IFSCA, IFSCA Constitutes Committee IN NEWS 2021 IFSCA set up committee for creating a framework for the transfer of stressed loans: headed by G Padmanabhan IFSCA Constitutes an Expert Committee on Sustainable Finance; Headed By C.K. Mishra IFSCA sets up committee to develop avenues for ship financing, leasing; chaired by Vandana Aggarwal K.P. Krishnan headed expert committee on Variable Capital Company has submitted its report on the feasibility of Variable Capital Companies in the IFSCA IFSCA constitutes an expert committee on Investment Funds under the Chairmanship of Nilesh Shah International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) Founded : April 27, 2020 Headquarteres : GIFT City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat 1st Chairmam : Injeti Srinivas Follow us: Official Site, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, Instamojo 3
Visit : www.Aparchitexamwarriors.com Q.2. India’s First International Arbitration and Mediation Centre (IAMC) has been inaugurated in which state? A) Bengaluru B) Hyderabad C) New Delhi D) Chennai Answer : B . India’s first International Arbitration and Mediation Centre (IAMC) was opened in Hyderabad by the Chief Justice of India N. V. Ramana and Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao. The IAMC has come up with 25,000 sq. ft temporary accommodation at the VK Towers in an information technology hub, Gachibowli. HYDERABAD IN NEWS 2021 India’s first International Arbitration and Mediation Centre opens in Hyderabad. India’s largest landfill biogas plant launched in Hyderabad. Mohd Azharuddin unveils world’s largest cricket bat in Hyderabad. India’s first Indigenously Designed High Ash Coal Gasification Based Methanol Production Plant inaugurated at BHEL R&D Centre, Hyderabad. Vinay K Nandicoori, has been appointed as the Director at the CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad, Telangana. Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace becomes first Spacetech startup to formally tie-up with ISRO. Hyderabad-based Social Activist Syed Osman Azhar Maqsusi Wins UK Government’s Point of Light Award. India’s first-ever Transgender Community Desk inaugurated by Cyberabad Police in Hyderabad. ‘Bonalu’ festivities to begin in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, Telangana. Goldman Sachs open its global centre in Hyderabad. Hyderabad-based Maithri Aquatech sets up ‘World’s First Mobile Water from Air Kiosk’ at Vizag Smart City. Hyderabad Recognised as ‘2020 Tree City of the World’ by FAO Follow us: Official Site, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, Instamojo 4
Visit : www.Aparchitexamwarriors.com Q.3. Who has become the first Indian man to win a silver medal at BWF World Championships? A) Lakshya Sen B) Pullela Gopichand C) B. Sai Praneeth D) Srikanth Kidambi Answer : D . Shuttler Kidambi Srikanth became the first Indian man to win a silver medal at BWF World Championships Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth clinched a silver medal in the men’s singles at the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Championships 2021 played at Palacio de LosDeportes Carolina Marin in Huelva, Spain. He lost the gold medal to Loh Kean Yew from Singapore. Lakshya Sen finished with the bronze medal in the same event. This is the first time that India got two medals in the men’s singles event in the same edition of the Badminton World Championships. Before this, India got two bronze medals in the men’s singles event at the Badminton World Championships with Prakash Padukone in 1983 and Sai Praneeth in 2019. BWF IN NEWS 2021 Shuttler Kidambi Srikanth became the first Indian man to win a silver medal at BWF World Championships. Indian Shuttler PV Sindhu won Silver at BWF World Tour Finals 2021. HSBC BWF World Tour Finals 2021 Women’s Singles title An Se Young (South Korea) defeated PV Sindhu (India) Men’s Single title Viktor Axelsen (Denmark) defeated Kunlavut Vitidsarn (Thailand) Viktor Axelsen, Tai Tzu Ying named 2021 BWF Player of the Year. Badminton legend Prakash Padukone to be presented Lifetime Achievement Award by Badminton World Federation (BWF). Indonesia and China Lifts 2020 Thomas Cup and Uber Cup respectively. India to host BWF Badminton World Championship in 2026. Himanta Biswa Sarma elected to BWF Council. Badminton World Federation (BWF) Follow us: Official Site, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, Instamojo 5
Visit : www.Aparchitexamwarriors.com Founded : 1934 Headquarters Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Membership : 194 member President : Poul-Erik Høyer Larsen Q.4. What is the rank of Mukesh Ambani from India in the Bloomberg Billionaires Index 2021? A) 10th B) 11th C) 12th D) 15th Answer : C . Gautam Adani was ranked as the 14th wealthiest person in the world according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index 2021. He ranked 13th in the Bloomberg Billionaires Index rankings 2020, which was overtaken by the billionaire businessman Zhong Shanshan in 2021. This list was topped by Elon Musk, followed by Jeff Bezos, Bernard Arnault, Bill Gates and Larry Page. India’s richest industrialist Mukesh Ambani was the 12th richest billionaire in the world. He also remained the richest billionaire in Asia. Wipro Chairman Azim Premji was ranked 33rd and is the third Indian on the rankings. Q.5. DRDO recently flight-tested New Generation Nuclear Capable Ballistic Missile “Agni P”, off Odisha Coast. What does P stands for in ‘Agni P’? A) Power B) Project C) Peak D) Prime Answer : D . Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested a New Generation Nuclear Capable Ballistic Missile “Agni P” from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam island off the coast of Odisha, Balasore. Agni P (Prime) is a new-generation advanced variant from Agni class of missiles. It is a canisterised surface-to-surface ballistic missile having range capability between 1,000 and 2,000 kms. Follow us: Official Site, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, Instamojo 6
Visit : www.Aparchitexamwarriors.com Q.6. Who has won the BBC’s top sports prize Sports Personality of the Year for 2021? A) Andy Murray B) Lewis Hamilton C) Henry Cooper D) Emma Raducanu Answer : D . Tennis star Emma Raducanu from United Kingdom won the BBC’s top sports prize Sports Personality of the Year for 2021. England’s men’s football team was named BBC team of the year and Gareth Southgate as the coach of the year. BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award Awarded for : Excellence in sporting achievement Country : United Kingdom Q.7. Government of India has signed 442.26 Euro million loan with which bank for 40.35 km Surat Metro Rail project in Gujarat? A) KfW Bank B) Swiss National Bank C) European Central Bank D) European Investment Bank Answer : A . Government of India and the Germany Development Bank- KfW (Kreditanstalt fur Wiederaufbau) signed Euro 442.26 million loan for 40.35 km Surat Metro Rail project in Gujarat. The total cost of the project is Euro 1.50 billion, out of which KfW is financing Euro 442.26 million. The project is co-financed by French Development Agency, AFD (Agence Française de Développemet) with Euro 250 million. KfW headquarteres : Frankfurt, Germany Q.8. The stealth guided missile destroyer INS Mormugao has been manufactured by which organization for the Indian Navy? A) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) B) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited C) Cochin Shipyard D) Goa Shipyard Limited Answer : C . Follow us: Official Site, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, Instamojo 7
Visit : www.Aparchitexamwarriors.com Indian Navy’s 2nd indigenous stealth destroyer ‘Mormugao’ sailed for maiden sea trials Indian Navy’s indigenous stealth guided-missile destroyer ‘Mormugao’ went for her maiden sea trials. This second indigenous stealth destroyer of the Project 15 B (P15B) class, is planning to be commissioned in mid-2022. Mormugao is being built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd as part of the Project 15B destroyers and incorporates several indigenous technologies. INS Visakhapatnam, a P15B stealth guided missile destroyer has been commissioned into the Indian Navy at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai on November 21, 2021. This is the first of the four ‘Visakhapatnam’ class destroyers. It has been designed by the Indian Navy’s in-house organization Directorate of Naval Design and constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai. Q.9. Who among the following has been appointed as the 'State Brand Ambassador' by the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami? A) Rohit Sharma B) Rishabh Pant C) Jasprit Bumrah D) Ravindra Jadeja Answer : B . Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami appointed Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant as the ‘State Brand Ambassador’ with the aim of encouraging the youth of the state towards sports and public health. Rishabh Rajendra Pant is a 24-year-old cricketer, who was born in Roorkee, Uttarakhand. He is an Indian cricketer who plays as a middle order wicket-keeper batsman for India, Delhi, and the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL). STATE GOVERNMENT BRAND AMBASSADOR IN NEWS 2021 Rishabh Pant appointed as state brand ambassador of Uttarakhand Maharashtra government to appoint Salman Khan as Covid vaccination ambassador Sanjay Dutt roped in as Brand Ambassador for 50th year Celebrations of Arunachal Pradesh Sonu Sood becomes brand ambassador of Delhi government’s ‘Desh Ke Mentor’ programme Kangana Ranaut named brand ambassador of Uttar Pradesh ‘one district one product’ scheme Lovlina Borgohain named brand ambassador of Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, Assam Avani Lekhara Named Brand Ambassador for Rajasthan's 'Beti Bachao and Beti Padhao' Project Follow us: Official Site, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, Instamojo 8
Visit : www.Aparchitexamwarriors.com PR Sreejesh to be brand ambassador of Kerala adventure tourism Sonu Sood appointed brand ambassador for Punjab's COVID vaccination drive Q.10. Which of the following bank was empanelled as the banking partner of the Maharashtra Government? A) ESAF Small Finance Bank B) Equitas Small Finance Bank C) Airtel Payments Bank D) Paytm Payments Bank Answer : B . Equitas Small Finance Bank was empanelled as a banking partner of the Maharashtra Government to offer its services to the state government employees of Maharashtra. Bandhan Bank, Karur Vysya Bank and the South Indian Bank are the other three banks in charge of paying salaries and allowances to the government employees. Equitas Small Finance Bank IN NEWS 2021 Equitas Small Finance Bank empanelled as Maharashtra's banking partner Equitas Small Finance Bank appoints Rani Rampal & Smriti Mandhana as brand ambassadors Equitas SFB partnered with HDFC Bank to offer co-branded credit cards Equitas Small Finance Bank offers online process for NRI account opening Equitas Small Finance Bank Founded : 2016 Headquarteres : Chennai MD & CEO : Vasudevan P N Rani Rampal & Smriti Mandhana : Brand ambassador of Equitas Small Finance Bank Q.11. Which state’s chief minister launched the Sports Action towards Harnessing Aspiration of Youths (SAHAY) scheme to promote sports among youths of the worst insurgency-hit districts? A) Uttarakhand B) Uttar Pradesh C) Jharkhand D) Madhya Pradesh Answer : C . Follow us: Official Site, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, Instamojo 9
Visit : www.Aparchitexamwarriors.com Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren launched the Sports Action towards Harnessing Aspiration of Youths (SAHAY) scheme to promote sports among youths of the worst insurgency-hit districts in Jharkhand. This scheme was launched in Saraikela-Kharsawan, West Singhbhum, Khunti, Gumla and Simdega districts. It will also be replicated in other districts as well. Sports nurseries will be set up in the affected areas to nurture talented youngsters. JHARKHAND IN NEWS Jharkhand CM launched SAHAY scheme for maoist-hit areas Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren launched ‘Hamar Apan Budget’ Web Portal ADB approves $112 million loan to improve water supply in Jharkhand Jharkhand launches ‘SAAMAR’ campaign to fight malnutrition Q.12. Which organisation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Cadet Corps (NCC) to reuse plastic waste? A) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) B) Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) C) National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) D) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) Answer : C . National Cadet Corps (NCC) and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to reuse plastic waste collected by NCC cadets during the Puneet Sagar Abhiyan and other Swachhta activities for NHAI road construction across India. NCC has launched a nationwide programme Puneet Sagar Abhiyan to clean seashores/beaches of plastic and other wastes as well as create raise awareness about the need of preserving seashores free from plastic waste. National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) Founded : 1995 Headquarters : New Delhi Follow us: Official Site, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, Instamojo 10
Visit : www.Aparchitexamwarriors.com Chairman : Alka Upadhyaya National Cadet Corps ( NCC) Founded : 1948 Headquarteres : New Delhi Motto(s) एकता और अनुशासन Unity and Discipline Director General : Gurbirpal Singh Q.13. What is the length of the Ganga Expressway whose foundation stone has been led by PM Narendra Modi in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh? A) 594 km B) 445 km C) 614 km D) 720 km Answer : A . Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the longest highway in India, the Ganga Expressway in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh to offer fast-paced connectivity in India. The six-lane 594 km long expressway will be built at a cost of about Rs 36200 crore will connect the western and eastern regions of UP. The highway will pass through different districts of UP such as Meerut, Hapur, Bulandshahr, Amroha, Sambhal, Budaun, Shahjahanpur, Hardoi, Unnao, Rae Bareli, Pratapgarh and Prayagraj. Q.14. Which company has signed an MoU with Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited (GACL) for setting up of 500 Kilo Litre Per Day (KLD) capacity Bioethanol plant in Gujarat? A) GAIL India Limited B) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) C) Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) D) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) Answer : A . GAIL India Limited signed an MoU with Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited (GACL) for setting up of 500 Kilo Litre Per Day (KLD) capacity Bioethanol plant in Gujarat and for cooperation in other business areas of mutual interest. Follow us: Official Site, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, Instamojo 11
Visit : www.Aparchitexamwarriors.com The estimated project cost is Rs. 1,000 crores and it is expected to generate annual revenue of approximately Rs. 1500 crores. An estimated savings of USD 70 million per year in Foreign Exchange is also expected through this project. This MoU was signed on the lines of the roadmap launched by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi for 20% Ethanol Blending in Petrol by 2025 in order to reduce import of crude oil. GAIL Founded :1984 Headquarters : New Delhi Chairman & MD : Manoj Jain Q.15. Karl Nehammer has been sworn in as the chancellor of which country? A) Germany B) Austria C) Netherlands D) Switzerland Answer : B . Karl Nehammer was sworn in as Austria’s chancellor by Alexander Van der Bellen, President of Austria in a ceremony in Hofburg Palace, Vienna, Austria. He is succeeding the career diplomat Alexander Schallenberg who took charge as chancellor in October 2021. AUSTRIA Capital : Vienna Currency : Euro President : Alexander Van der Bellen Chancellor : Karl Nehammer Q.16. Which company has been awarded with the prestigious Golden Peacock Environment Management Award 2021? A) Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) B) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) C) National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) D) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) Answer : A . Follow us: Official Site, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, Instamojo 12
Visit : www.Aparchitexamwarriors.com Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL), under Ministry of Steel has been awarded with the prestigious Golden Peacock Environment Management Award 2021 for successive three years. The Award is given to organizations for significant achievements in Environment Management by Environment Foundation (WEF) since 1998. Major initiatives by SAIL : Carbon footprint reduction, R&D, creation of carbon sinks, gradual shift to LED, enhancing share of renewable energy, etc. Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) Founded : 19 January 1954 Headquarters : New Delhi Chairman : Soma Mondal Q.17. Who is the author of the book titled “India’s Ancient Legacy of Wellness”? A) Sharad Dutt B) Sonia Singh C) Rekha Chaudhari D) Vinit Goenka Answer : C . A book titled “India’s Ancient Legacy of Wellness” authored by Dr Rekha Chaudhari was launched in the presence of the Governor of Maharashtra, Bhagat Singh Koshyari. Q.18. Edelweiss General Insurance has partnered with which of the following to offer quick and easy, digital motor insurance products to all its customers? A) BharatPe B) Paytm C) PhonePe D) AmazonPay Answer : C . Edelweiss General Insurance has partnered with PhonePe, a fintech firm in the digital payments space, to offer quick and easy, digital motor insurance products to all its customers. Follow us: Official Site, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, Instamojo 13
Visit : www.Aparchitexamwarriors.com Q.19. Which among these official language day is observed by the United Nations on 18 December? A) UN Chinese Language Day B) UN Russian Language Day C) UN Arabic Language Day D) UN English Language Day Answer : C . World Arabic Language Day is observed globally on 18th December every year since 2012 by the United Nations (UN). This day honors the Arabic language, which is spoken by over 400 million people globally and celebrates the cultural diversity of the Middle Eastern region. Theme 2021: “Arabic Language, a bridge between civilisations” Q.20. Gabriel Boric has become the youngest-ever President of which country? A) Peru B) Chile C) Barbados D) Vietnam Answer : B . Gabriel Boric will become Chile’s youngest modern President when he takes office in March and only the second millennial to lead in Latin America after El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele. CHILE Capital : Santiago Currency : Peso President : Gabriel Boric Q.21. Which state has declared Lord Krishna Balram Jagannath Rath Yatra as an annual state festival? A) Odisha B) Punjab C) Uttarakhand D) Himachal Pradesh Answer : B . Follow us: Official Site, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, Instamojo 14
Visit : www.Aparchitexamwarriors.com Chief Minister of Punjab Charanjit Singh Channi declared Lord Krishna Balram Jagannath Rath Yatra as an annual state festival. The announcement for the same was made during flagging off the 25th Shri Lord Krishna Balram Jagannath Rath Yatra. He also announced a grant of Rs 2.51 crore for the Iskcon Temple in Ludhiana, Punjab. This yatra is considered the second largest congregation of Lord Jagannath devotees in India after the historic Jagannath Yatra of Puri in Odisha Q.22. Which state government has launched the Mukhyamantri Vayu Swasthya Seva (Air Health Services)? A) Assam B) Odisha C) Manipur D) Karnataka Answer : B . Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik has launched the Mukhyamantri Vayu Swasthya Seva (Air Health Services) at the Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar Airport and flagged off the first flight headed to Malkangiri District with a medical team. Under this scheme, specialist doctors will be flown to remote areas of Odisha to treat the people suffering from serious diseases. Q.23. How many gold medals did India win in the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2021 held at Tashkent, Uzbekistan? A) Two C) Three C) Four D) Seven Answer : C . India ended the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2021 with 16 medals, out of which were four gold, seven silver and five bronze medals, held at Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Follow us: Official Site, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, Instamojo 15
Visit : www.Aparchitexamwarriors.com Q.24. When was International Human Solidarity Day observed? A) 18 December B) 17 December C) 19 December D) 20 December Answer : D . International Human Solidarity Day is observed on 20 December to encourage cooperation to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, including poverty eradication. Follow us: Official Site, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, Instamojo 16
Visit : www.Aparchitexamwarriors.com STATIC GK Based Current Affairs MCQs 19 & 20 December 2021 By APARCHIT EXAM WARRIORS/ Kumar Kaushal Sir Q.1. Lakshya Sen is related to which sports? A) Badminton B) Tennis C) Wrestling D) Athletics Answer : A . Q.2. Which body releases the World Economic Outlook report? A) World Economic Forum B) International Monetary Fund C) United Nations Development Programme D) World Bank Answer : B . Q.3. Shirui Lily Festival is the state festival of: A) Goa B) Assam C) Himachal Pradesh D) Manipur Answer : D . Q.4. The Sultan of Johor Cup is related to which sports? A) Horse Riding B) Golf C) Hockey D) Wrestling Answer : C . Q.5. The headquarter of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is based in________ A) England B) Austria C) Russia D) Canada Answer : D . Montreal, Canada Follow us: Official Site, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, Instamojo 17
Visit : www.Aparchitexamwarriors.com Q.6. Kidambi Srikanth is related to which sports? A) Tennis B) Football C) Hockey D) Badminton Answer : D . Q.7. The M.A.Chidambaram Stadium is located in which city of India? A) Kochi B) Visakhapatnam C) Nagpur D) Chennai Answer : D . Q.8. The Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium is based in which of these cities? A) Ranchi B) Bhopal C) New Delhi D) Patna Answer : C . Q.9. How many countries are the members of BIMSTEC group? A) 6 B) 5 C) 7 D) 8 Answer : C . Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand , Nepal and Bhutan) Q.10. United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has its headquarter located at ___ A) Geneva, Switzerland B) Paris, France C) London, United Kingdom D) New York, United States Answer : D . Follow us: Official Site, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, Instamojo 18
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