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16 DECEMBER 2021 CURRENT AFFAIRS MCQs

Total Questions : 20 | Page 2 of 2 pages
Question 11. Which among the following Indian drug makers is developing a COVID vaccine booster shot that would be more effective against Omicron?
  1.    Dr Reddy's Laboratories
  2.    Serum Institute of India
  3.    Lupin
  4.    Cipla
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Serum Institute of India

Serum Institute of India's CEO Adar Poonawalla said that they are working towards developing a vaccine booster shot that is more effective against the new Omicron COVID variant.


Question 12. What is the position of India in the World Talent Ranking Report 2021?
  1.    42nd
  2.    56th
  3.    60th
  4.    55th
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> 56th

Switzerland has retained its top position, India is ranked 56th.


Question 13. President of India has embarked on a three-day state visit to which nation?
  1.    Russia
  2.    Nepal
  3.    Sri Lanka
  4.    Bangladesh
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Bangladesh

President Ram Nath Kovind embarked on his three-day state visit to Bangladesh.


Question 14. Which initiative was launched by the Maharashtra government that focuses on environmental conservation and protection?
  1.    My Vasundhara initiative
  2.    My Earth initiative
  3.    Vasundhara initiative
  4.    Vasundara Earth initiative
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> My Vasundhara initiative

Maharashtra Government launched My Vasundhara (My Earth) initiative environmental conservation and protection, focusing on all the five elements of nature called "Panchmahabhutas".


Question 15. Which Payments Bank has partnered with NPCI Bharat Bill Pay Limited to facilitate pan India doorstep bill payments service?
  1.    Paytm Payments Bank
  2.    India Post Payments Bank
  3.    Jio Payments Bank
  4.    Fino Payments Bank
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> India Post Payments Bank

India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) partnered with NPCI Bharat Bill Pay Limited (NBBL) to facilitate pan India doorstep bill payments service for IPPB and non-IPPB customers.


Question 16. When will Prime Minister Narendra Modi lay the foundation stone of the Ganga Expressway project?
  1.    December 19
  2.    December 16
  3.    December 18
  4.    December 17
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> December 18

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of the Ganga Expressway project in Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh on December 18.


Question 17. India has been re-elected to International Maritime Organisation Council for 2022-2023. Where is the headquarters of IMO?
  1.    New York, United States
  2.    Shanghai, China
  3.    Jakarta, Indonesia
  4.    London, United Kingdom
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom is the headquarters of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).


Question 18. How many buildings were inaugurated as part of Phase 1 of the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham project?
  1.    28
  2.    16
  3.    23
  4.    19
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 23

Prime Minister inaugurated phase-1 of the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham project at Kashi, which is constructed at a cost of Rs 339 crore. PM Modi laid the foundation stone for this project in 2019. A total of 23 buildings inaugurated in phase 1 of the project.


Question 19. How many Dirhams are saved by Dubai going 100% Paperless?
  1.    Around 5 billion Dirham
  2.    Around 3 billion Dirham
  3.    Around 2 billion Dirham
  4.    Around 4 billion Dirham
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Around 3 billion Dirham

It'll save around 3 billion Dirham (USD 350 million) and 14-million-man hours.


Question 20. The term of the ED Director has been extended to how many years?
  1.    6 years
  2.    7 years
  3.    5 years
  4.    4 years
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 5 years

The Parliament passed the Central Vigilance Commission (Amendment) Bill 2021 to extend the term of Enforcement Directorate (ED) Director to a maximum of 5 years.


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