Current Affairs Quiz: 10 December 2021

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Top 10 Questions Based on Current Affairs 10 December 2021

1. What are the points that are correct with respect to the Cabinet Approval in December 2021?
   A) The continuation of Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) till March 2024 to complete the 2.95 Crore houses in rural areas.
   B) Ken-Betwa inter-linking of rivers project was approved by the cabinet with an outlay of Rs 44,605 crore which benefited the states of Uttar Pradesh & Madhya Pradesh.
   C) Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) was launched in 2016 & previously known as Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY).
   1) Only A
   2) Only B
   3) Only C
   4) Only A & B
   5) All A, B & C

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-2) Only B
   Explanation:
   The continuation of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G) till March 2024 to complete the 2.95 Crore houses in rural areas.
   i.Ken-Betwa inter-linking of rivers project was approved by the cabinet with an outlay of Rs 44,605 crore which benefited the states of Uttar Pradesh & Madhya Pradesh.
   ii.Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G) was launched in 2016 & previously known as Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY).
   
   
2. The 11th Edition of Joint Military Exercise “EKUVERIN” was conducted (in Dec’21) between India & which country?
   1) Indonesia
   2) Russia
   3) Australia
   4) Maldives
   5) Sri Lanka

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-4) Maldives
   Explanation:
   The 11th edition of joint military exercise EKUVERIN between India & Maldives was scheduled to be held at Kadhdhoo Island, Maldives in December 06 to 19, 2021.
   • The exercise has been conducted since 2009.
   • In 2019, the exercise was organised at Aundh Military Station in Pune, Maharashtra.
   About Maldives:
   Capital – Male
   President – Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
   Currency – Rufiyaa
   
   
3. What are the points that are correct with respect to the 5th Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy of FY21-22?
   A) The projection for real GDP growth is retained at 7.8 % in 2021-22 & Reverse Repo Rate will remain unchanged at 4.25 percent.
   B) The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation is projected at 5.3 percent in 2021-22 with 5.1 percent in Q3 and 5.7 percent in Q4.
   C) RBI launched UPI-based payment products for feature phone users in order to deepen digital payments.
   1) Only A
   2) Only B
   3) Only C
   4) Only A & B
   5) Only B & C

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-5) Only B & C
   Explanation:
   The projection for real GDP growth is retained at 9.5 percent in 2021-22 & bank rate will remain unchanged at 4.25 percent.
   i.The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation is projected at 5.3 percent in 2021-22 with 5.1 percent in Q3 and 5.7 percent in Q4.
   ii.RBI is planning to launch UPI-based payment products for feature phone users in order to deepen digital payments.
   
   
4. Which of the following policy rates is wrongly matched with respect to the 5th Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy of FY 21-22 released by RBI?
   1) Policy Repo Rate – 4.00%
   2) Reverse Repo Rate – 3.35%
   3) Bank Rate – 3.25%
   4) Statutory Liquidity Ratio – 18%
   5) All the above

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-3) Bank Rate – 3.25%
   Explanation:

   Category	Rates
   Policy Repo Rate	4.00%
   Reverse Repo Rate	3.35%
   Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate	4.25%
   Bank Rate	4.25%
   Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)	4.00%
   Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR)	18.00%

   
   
5. Who topped Fortune India’s most powerful women List 2021?
   1) Smriti Zubin Irani
   2) Nita Ambani
   3) Suchitra Ella
   4) Nirmala Sitharaman
   5) Soumya Swaminathan

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-4) Nirmala Sitharaman
   Explanation:
   Fortune India released the list of most powerful women in India in 2021 in which Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman , Ministry of Finance & Ministry of Corporate Affairs ranked 1st.

   Rank	Name	Position
   1	Nirmala Sitharaman	Union Ministry, Ministry of Finance
   2	Nita Ambani	Reliance Foundation Chairperson and Goodwill Ambassador
   3	Soumya Swaminathan	Chief Scientist, World Health Organization (WHO)

   
   
6. In December 2021, Disney BYJU’s Early Learn App Signed ________ & PV Sindhu as Brand Ambassadors for 2 Years.
   1) Neeraj Chopra
   2) Lovlina Borgohain
   3) Ravi Kumar Dahiya
   4) Bajrang Punia
   5) Mirabai Chanu

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer- 1) Neeraj Chopra
   Explanation:
   BYJU’S announced a 2 year partnership with Olympic medalists Neeraj Chopra and PV Sindhu as the brand ambassadors for Disney BYJU’S Early Learn app.
   Disney BYJU’s Early Learn App:
   Launched – 2019
   Run by – Think And Learn Private Limited
   
   
7. India won _______ medals in the 4th Asian Youth Para Games (AYPG) that was held in Riffa, Bahrain.
   1) 50
   2) 41
   3) 26
   4) 29
   5) 32

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-2) 41
   Explanation:
   India claimed 41 medals, with 12 gold, 15 silver, and 14 bronze, at the 4th Asian Youth Para Games (AYPG), Asia’s biggest event that was held in Riffa, Bahrain.
   • The event is organized by the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) of Bahrain.
   About Asian Paralympic Committee:
   President – Majid Rashed
   Headquarters – Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
   
   
8. General Bipin Rawat passed away in December 2021. In which Year did he take office as India’s 1st Chief Defence Staff?
   1) 2020
   2) 2015
   3) 2018
   4) 2017
   5) 2019

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-5) 2019
   Explanation:
   Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of Indian Armed Force General Bipin Rawat, India’s most senior defence official, died in an IAF Mi17 V5 helicopter crash near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu.
   • He was appointed as India’s 1st Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in 2019 who served till death, and previously served as the Chief of the Indian Army since December 2016.
   
   
9. What is the theme of International Anti-Corruption Day is annually observed ON 9th December across the globe by the UN?
   1) Recover with Integrity to Build Forward Better
   2) Take action – Lead the change – Be the change
   3) United against corruption for development, peace and security
   4) Your right, your role: say no to corruption
   5) Break the corruption chain

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-4) Your right, your role: say no to corruption
   Explanation:
   The United Nations (UN) International Anti-Corruption Day is observed annually on 9th December to raise awareness of corruption and of the role of the UN convention on combating and presenting corruption.
   • Theme of 2021 – “Your right, your role: say no to corruption”.
   • The UNGA declared 9th December as International Anti-Corruption Day in 2003.
   
   
10. Which State launched the ‘Milk Price Incentive Scheme‘ (in Dec’21) to provide incentives to benefit over 53,000 people?
    1) Madhya Pradesh
    2) Uttar Pradesh
    3) Gujarat
    4) Karnataka
    5) Uttarakhand

    Answer & Explanation

    Answer-5) Uttarakhand
    Explanation:
    The CM of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the ‘Milk Price Incentive Scheme‘ in Dehradun.
    • The scheme is aimed to provide incentives benefiting around 53,000 people of Uttarakhand.
    About Uttarakhand:
    Stadium– Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun
    Airport– Jolly Grant Airport, Pantnagar Airport