1. Which state’s Chief Minister has launched a web portal named ‘Hamar Apan Budget’ and a mobile application prepared by the state finance Department?
Answers With Explanation : (B) Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren launched a web portal named ‘Hamar Apan Budget’ and a mobile application (app) prepared by the state finance Department from the Chief Minister’s residential office in Ranchi.
2. S&P Global Ratings has projected India’s GDP for FY22 at __________.
Answers With Explanation : (C) S&P Global Ratings has retained the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast of India unchanged at 9.5 percent for the financial year 2021-22 (FY22) and 7.8 percent for the year ending FY23.
3. Which project has won 2 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation 2021?
Answers With Explanation : (D) Nizamuddin Revival Project, India’s project on the holistic urban revitalisation of the historic Nizamuddin Basti community, in New Delhi, Delhi has won the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation 2021 under 2 categories: Award of Excellence and Special Recognition for Sustainable Development.
4. Every year, the World Soil Day is celebrated on ______________.
Answers With Explanation : (A) World Soil Day (WSD) is held annually on 5 December as a means to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources.
5. What was the theme for International Volunteer Day 2021?
Answers With Explanation : (B) International Volunteer Day or International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development Theme 2021: “Volunteer now for our common future”.
6. Konijeti Rosaiah passed away recently. He was former Chief Minister of which state?
Answers With Explanation : (D) Former Governor of Tamil Nadu and former Chief Minister of the unified State of Andhra Pradesh Konijeti Rosaiah (89-years) passed away in Hyderabad.
7. Alka Upadhyaya has been appointed chairperson of which institution?
Answers With Explanation : (C) Alka Upadhyaya has been appointed as the chairperson of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). #Sanjay Bandopadhyay has been named chairman, Inland Waterways Authority of India.
8. New Zealand’s Ajaz Patel created history by becoming ______ bowler in Test cricket to claim all 10 wickets in an innings.
Answers With Explanation : (A) New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel achieved the rarest of rare feats as he took all 10 wickets to fall in India’s first innings in Mumbai.
9. Vinod Dua recently passed away at 67. He was associated with which field?
Answers With Explanation : (C) Veteran journalist Vinod Dua passed away recently. He was 67. His daughter Dua confirmed it on a social media post.
10. OYO company has appointed whom as its strategic group advisor?
Answers With Explanation : (D) IPO-bound hospitality unicorn Oyo Hotels and Homes (Oyo) said that it has appointed Rajnish Kumar, former Chairman of State Bank of India (SBI) as Strategic Group Advisor.
