21. Who was Google’s most searched-for personality in India in 2021?
[A] Neeraj Chopra
[B] Elon Musk
[C] P V Sindhu
[D] Mirabai Chanu
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Correct Answer: A [Neeraj Chopra]
Notes:
Google released its ‘Year in Search 2021′ list, which, like displays what was searched the most on its search engine around the world.
Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra became the most searched-for personality in India in 2021. Among the most searched-for subjects on Google in India in 2021, ICC T20 World Cup and Indian Premier League, CoWin, Euro Cup, and Tokyo Olympics occupied the first five spots.
22. Which institution confers the ‘DIGIDHAN’ awards and launched Digital Payments Sandesh Yatra?
[A] Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
[B] Ministry of Finance
[C] Reserve Bank of India
[D] National Payment Corporation of India
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology]
Notes:
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) hosted an event titled ‘Digital Payment Utsav’.
The day celebrated the journey and rise of digital payments in India and the event also included the unveiling of the DIGIDHAN logo, launch of an awareness campaign called Digital Payments Sandesh Yatra with a digital payments anthem.
23. Which institution released ‘Report on country level-secondary and tertiary level and district level emergency and injury care in India’?
[A] Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
[B] NITI Aayog
[C] National Highways Authority of India
[D] NABFID
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Correct Answer: B [NITI Aayog]
Notes:
NITI Aayog released a report titled ‘Report on country level-secondary and tertiary level and district level emergency and injury care in India’.
These reports highlight the prevailing gaps in ambulance services, health infrastructure, human resources, and equipment in the provision of optimal care. NITI Aayog aims to set up an efficient, professional, and integrated emergency-care system.
24. ‘Convoke 2021-22’ is a national level symposium launched by which institution?
[A] Reserve Bank of India
[B] NITI Aayog
[C] Securities Exchange Board of India
[D] International Solar Alliance
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Correct Answer: B [NITI Aayog]
Notes:
The NITI Aayog launched Convoke 2021-22, a national level symposium in partnership with Bharti Foundation.
Through this platform, school teachers and heads of government schools and teachers from the Bharti Foundation network will be encouraged to use research-based solutions through scientific approaches, for improving learning outcomes.
25. Which Chess player won the FIDE World Championship?
[A] Magnus Carlsen
[B] Viswanathan Anand
[C] Koneru Humpy
[D] Nepomniachtchi
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Correct Answer: A [Magnus Carlsen]
Notes:
The present world chess champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway defended his title and won the FIDE World Championship in Dubai.
Carlsen beat Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia, crossing the seven point threshold to win the global tournament held at Dubai’s Expo 2020 in the United Arab Emirates.Carlsen clinched his fifth world championship title.
26. Nauru, Kiribati and the Federated States of Micronesia, which are seen in the news, are island countries located in which ocean?
[A] Pacific Ocean
[B] Antarctic Ocean
[C] Atlantic Ocean
[D] Indian Ocean
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Correct Answer: A [Pacific Ocean]
Notes:
Nauru, Kiribati and the Federated States of Micronesia are island countries located in the western Pacific Ocean.
The United States, Australia and Japan have announced that they will jointly fund the construction of an undersea cable to boost internet access in three small Pacific countries. This is regarded as the counter to the rising Chinese influence in the region.
27.
‘Log4j vulnerability’, which was seen in the news, is associated with which field?
[A] Environment
[B] Cyber-security
[C] Artificial Intelligence
[D] Virology
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Correct Answer: B [Cyber-security]
Notes:
The Log4j vulnerability is a software flaw as reported by cyber-security researchers that could allow attackers to have uncontrolled access to computer systems.
Dubbed CVE-2021-44228, it could impact several products from those of Apple to Microsoft. US government’s cyber-security agency has also issued a warning on the same. The issue was discovered in Microsoft-owned Minecraft.
28. What is the Wholesale inflation figure in November, the highest level of wholesale inflation in the 2011-12 series?
[A] 9.25%
[B] 11.55%
[C] 14.23%
[D] 16.5%
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Correct Answer: C [14.23%]
Notes:
Wholesale inflation, based on the Wholesale Price Index, jumped to 14.23 per cent in November from 12.54 per cent in October.
As per the data released by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, the rise is primarily due to rise in food prices especially of vegetables, and minerals and petroleum products. This is the highest level of wholesale inflation in the 2011-12 series.
29. Who is the most admired man in the world, as per the international survey carried out by YouGov?
[A] Elon Musk
[B] Bill Gates
[C] Barack Obama
[D] Narendra Modi
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Correct Answer: C [Barack Obama]
Notes:
Former US President Barack Obama has retained his position at the most admired man in the world as per an international survey carried out by YouGov.
For this survey, 42,000 people from 38 countries were asked who they admired most. Bill Gates is in second spot among men while Chinese President Xi Jinping is on third place. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi was listed as 8th most admired man. Among women, Michelle Obama bagged the top spot.
30. Which is the most widely distributed species of owl in the world, with the scientific name “Tyto alba”?
[A] Barn Owl
[B] Tanny Owl
[C] Little Owl
[D] Great Owl
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Correct Answer: A [Barn Owl]
Notes:
The Barn owl is the most widely distributed species of owl in the world and one of the most widespread of all species of birds. Its scientific name is “Tyto alba”.
Recently, the bird is spotted in the state of Bihar. Though it is seen across many parts of the world including the US, the UK and other parts of Europe, it is very rarely seen in the Indian subcontinent. It is generally found in countries with low temperature.