Current Affairs Quiz - December, 2021
41. Which state has approved the establishment of the State General Category Commission?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Punjab
[C] Haryana
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Punjab]
Notes:
The state cabinet of Punjab has recently approved the formation of a State General Category Commission.
The commission would aim to protect the interests of the unreserved classes and ensure effective implementation of welfare schemes, designed for the benefit of the poorer section of the unreserved classes in the state.
42. The Department of Telecom has extended the duration of archiving call data and internet usage records to how many years?
[A] Two
[B] Three
[C] Four
[D] Five
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Correct Answer: A [Two]
Notes:
The Government of India’s Department of Telecom (DoT) has extended the duration of archiving all commercial records/call detail record/exchange detail record/IP details by telecom companies from present one year to two years.
The telecom companies shall maintain the records for two years, for scrutiny by the Government for security reasons. The telecom companies may destroy the data stored, if there is no further directions from the DoT.
43. NMCG-TERI’s Center of Excellence (CoE) on water reuse is set to come up in which place?
[A] Gurugram
[B] New Delhi
[C] Mumbai
[D] Kolkata
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Correct Answer: A [Gurugram]
Notes:
The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) and the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) have launched the NMCG-TERI’s Center of Excellence (CoE) on Water Reuse, which would come up at TERI campus, Gurugram – Haryana.
The Center is being established to foster research and innovation and identify knowledge gaps for research and support all forms of research in water reuse.
44. INS Kesari has recently delivered Food aid and Defence Aid to which country?
[A] Madagascar
[B] Mozambique
[C] Maldives
[D] Myanmar
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Correct Answer: B [Mozambique]
Notes:
Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kesari has reached Port of Maputo, Mozambique to deliver 500 tonnes of food aid under Mission Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR).
INS Kesari is also carrying two Fast Interceptor Craft and self-defence equipment to be handed over to the Armed Forces of Mozambique. Earlier INS Kesari delivered humanitarian and medical assistance to Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles, Madagascar and Comoros.
45. Which Indian state stands first first in the implementation of the Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM)?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Telangana
[C] Rajasthan
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [Telangana]
Notes:
Telangana stood first in the implementation of the Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM).
The scheme was launched four years ago to promote local economic development, enhance basic services and create well planned clusters. Sangareddy and Kamareddy districts claimed the first two positions among the 300 clusters across the country, where the programme is being implemented
46. Which country has developed the world’s first ‘AI Prosecutor’?
[A] USA
[B] China
[C] Russia
[D] India
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Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
Chinese scientists have developed the world’s first machine that can charge people with crime using artificial intelligence.
As per the scientists, the AI “prosecutor” can charge people with over 97 per cent accuracy and it works on verbal description. The researchers also announced that it can also identify “dissent” against the state.
47. What is the expansion of ‘FFV-SHEV’, related to the recent guidelines of Union Road Transport and Highways Ministry?
[A] Flex Fibre Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicles
[B] Flex Fuel Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicles
[C] Flex Fibre Substitute Hybrid Electric Vehicles
[D] Flex Fuel Substitute Hybrid Electric Vehicles
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Correct Answer: B [Flex Fuel Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicles]
Notes:
Union Road Transport and Highways Ministry has released guidelines regarding Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) and Flex Fuel Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicles (FFV-SHEV).
The Automobile Manufacturers are advised to manufacture the vehicles complying with BS-6 Norms within a period of six months.
48. Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) was launched to analyse the atmosphere of which planet?
[A] Venus
[B] Mars
[C] Jupiter
[D] Saturn
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Correct Answer: B [Mars]
Notes:
The Trace Gas Orbiter, also called as ExoMars TGO is a collaborative project between the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Russian Roscosmos agency.
Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) arrived at Mars in 2016 and began its full mission in 2018. Recently, a new image taken by the spacecraft shows a small crater in the Vastitas Borealis region. The crater is partially filled with water ice.
49. When is the ‘International Day of Epidemic Preparedness’ observed?
[A] December 25
[B] December 27
[C] December 29
[D] December 31
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Correct Answer: B [December 27]
Notes:
December 27 is observed as the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness. The first International Day of Epidemic Preparedness was marked in 2020 based on the proclamation of United Nations General Assembly.
According to WHO, the day marks the significance of preventing, preparing for and partnering against epidemics.
50. Grotto temples, which were seen in the news, are the key art form of which religion?
[A] Islam
[B] Buddhism
[C] Jainism
[D] Sikhism
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Correct Answer: B [Buddhism]
Notes:
Grotto temples are the key form of Chinese Buddhist art. They are religious sites carved into mountains or rock and were introduced to China along the ancient Silk Road in the 3rd century.
China’s National Cultural Heritage Administration announced that closer links will be made between the Chinese Grotto temples and their overseas counterparts along the ancient Silk Road. There are 5,986 grotto temple sites in the country.
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