1. Who has been crowned Miss Universe 2021?
Answers With Explanation : (A) India's Harnaaz Sandhu was crowned Miss Universe 2021 at the 70th Miss Universe Pageant in Eilat, Israel on December 13, 2021. The 21-year-old has created history by bringing home the crown 21 years after Lara Dutta won it in 2000. She was crowned Miss Universe by Mexico's Andrea Meza, the current Miss Universe.
2. Which year did an Indian last win Miss Universe 2021?
Answers With Explanation : (B) India's Harnaaz Sandhu brought the Miss Universe crown home after a gap of 21 years after Lara Dutta was crowned Miss Universe in 2000. India's first Miss Universe was Sushmita Sen, who had won the coveted crown in 1994.
3. Who was crowned the Formula One World Champion 2021?
Answers With Explanation : (C) Max Verstappen was crowned Formula One world champion after a dramatic season-ending at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 12, 2021. Verstappen overtook Lewis Hamilton who was heading for his 8th title, to win his first-ever Formula One title. He has become the first Dutch world champion. Hamilton's Mercedes team protested against Verstappen's win.
4. Kashi Vishwanath corridor has been inaugurated in which city?
Answers With Explanation : (B) Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated phase 1 of Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on December 13, 2021. The Dham has been constructed at a cost of around Rs 339 crores. The Prime Minister earlier offered prayers to Lord Shiva at Kashi Vishwanath temple.
5. What is the new national helpline against atrocities on SCs, STs?
Answers With Explanation : (D) The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched a National Helpline Against Atrocities (NHAA) on December 13, 2021 to prevent atrocities on members of Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs). The toll-free number is 14566 and will be available across the country.
6. Which among the following country's President has tested positive for COVID-9?
Answers With Explanation : (A) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa tested positive for COVID-19 on December 12, 2021. He has mild symptoms and is receiving treatment for the same. The President is on self-isolation in Cape Town. He is fully vaccinated and had recently returned from a trip to West Africa though he had tested negative for COVID-19 upon his return on December 8.
7. Which city has become the first in the world to go 100 percent paperless?
Answers With Explanation : (A) Dubai has become the very first government in the world to turn 100 percent paperless. Dubai's Paperless Strategy means that the Government will no longer be issuing or asking for paper documents across all of its operations.
8. When is PM Narendra Modi scheduled to address the National Summit on Agro nd Food Processing?
Answers With Explanation : (C) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address National Summit on Agro and Food Processing on December 16, 2021. The summit will be organised as a part of Pre-event Vibrant Gujarat Summit to be held in Anand, Gujarat from December 14- 16, 2021.
9. India has launched the second edition of water innovation challenges with the oyal Embassy of which nation?
Answers With Explanation : (B) NITI Aayog, Atal Innovation Mission and the Royal Embassy of Denmark to India together have launched the second edition of water innovation challenges on December 13, 2021 to address the global water woes as a part of the Indo-Danish Bilateral Green Strategic partnership. The water innovation challenges aim to identify innovative and next-gen solutions to solve proposed challenges in collaboration with corporate and public partners.
10. Which cricketer has replaced injured Rohit Sharma in India's test squad for South Africa tour?
Answers With Explanation : (D) Priyank Panchal has replaced injured vice-captain Rohit Sharma in India's Test squad for the South Africa tour. Priyank Panchal has been a regular performer in India's domestic circuit. He has been the captain and top scorer for the Gujarat Ranji Trophy team for several years.
