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Questions Based on Current Affairs 1 December 2020

1. What was the theme for the 3rd Global RE-INVEST Renewable
Energy Investors Meet & Expo organised by the Ministry of New and
Renewable Energy (MNRE) virtually from November 26-28, 2020?
1) Innovations in Pandemic
2) Science & Technology
3) Innovations for Sustainable Energy Transition
4) Global Stability, Shared Security, and Innovative Growth
5) Cohesive and Responsive ASEAN
Answer- 3) Innovations for Sustainable Energy Transition
Explanation:
The 3rd Global RE-INVEST Renewable Energy Investors Meet & Expo
organised by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) took
place virtually from November 26-28, 2020. The Theme of RE-INVEST
2020 is ‘Innovations for Sustainable Energy Transition’.
 Partner Countries – Australia, Denmark, France, Germany, Maldives, the
United Kingdom, European Union and United States agencies.
Partner States – Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan
and Tamil Nadu.
The meet was organized by MNRE in association with Indian Renewable
Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) and Confederation of
Indian Industry (CII).

2. Government of India has allocated Rs 900 crore to Department of

Biotechnology (DBT) for research and development of COVID-19
vaccines under ______________.
1) Mission Samudra Setu
2) Mission COVID Suraksha
3) National Health Mission
4) Mission Innovation
5) ATAL Mission
Answer- 2) Mission COVID Suraksha
Explanation:
Government of India has allocated Rs.900 crore to Department of
Biotechnology (DBT) for research and development of COVID-19
vaccines under Mission COVID Suraksha. This is the third stimulus
package, already a stimulus of Rs.900 crore for a period of 12 months
has been allocated for phase 1 trials.

3. Who publishes the flagship report titled “The State of Food and
Agriculture (SOFA) 2020 – Overcoming Water Challenges in
Agriculture”?
1) World Food Programme
2) United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
3) Food Corporation of India (FCI)
4) Chicago Council on Global Affairs
5) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Answer- 5) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Explanation:
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has published a flagship
report titled “The State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA) 2020 –
 Overcoming Water Challenges in Agriculture”.
The report states that around 1.2 billion people across the globe are
under high levels of water stress, which means that one out of every 6
people in the world are facing a severe water stress or scarcity in
agriculture with more than 15% of the rural population at risk. Around
50% of the 1.2 billion people lived in South Asia and 460 million people
lived in east and southeast asia.

4. Which State Government signed a MoU with International Digital

Health & Artificial Intelligence Research Collaborative (I-DAIR) in
Geneva, Switzerland to develop and deploy digital technologies in
the health sector?
1) Haryana
2) Punjab
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Uttarakhand
Answer- 2) Punjab
Explanation:
Punjab Government has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
with International Digital Health & Artificial Intelligence Research
Collaborative (I-DAIR) hosted at the Graduate Institute of International &
Development Studies in Geneva, Switzerland to develop and deploy
digital technologies in the health sector. Punjab is the 1st govt partner of
I-DAIR to develop models of people-centric digital infrastructures for
health.

5. Which Body released the report ‘The Impact of the COVID-19

Pandemic on Trade and Development: Transitioning to a New
Normal’?
1) International Trade Centre
2) World Trade Organization (WTO)
3) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
4) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
5) Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
 Answer- 3) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
(UNCTAD)
Explanation:
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
released a report titled ‘The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Trade
and Development: Transitioning to a New Normal’. The report states
that a viable novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine will not halt
the spread of economic damage. The economic setback will be
experienced for a long time especially by the poorest and most
vulnerable countries.

6. Which word is named as the Word of the Year 2020 as per the most
searched words on the Cambridge Dictionary in 2020?
1) Pandemic
2) Corona
3) Vaccine
4) Quarantine
5) None of the above
Answer- 4) Quarantine
Explanation:
The Cambridge Dictionary has named “Quarantine” as the Word of the
Year 2020 based on its data which showed that the word ‘quarantine’ is
one of the most searched words on the Cambridge Dictionary in 2020.

7. China is going to construct the first downstream dam on the lower

reaches of the river marking a new phase in China’s hydropower
exploitation of the river with potential ramifications for India?
1) Indus
2) Ganges
3) Brahmaputra
4) Sutlej
5) Salween
Answer- 3) Brahmaputra
Explanation:
A Chinese hydropower company to construct the first downstream dam
on the lower reaches of the Brahmaputra River, or Yarlung Zangbo as it
 is known in Tibet, marking a new phase in China’s hydropower
exploitation of the river with potential ramifications for India. State-
owned Hydropower Company POWERCHINA had last month signed “a
strategic cooperation agreement” with the Tibet Autonomous Region
(TAR) government to “implement hydropower exploitation in the
downstream of the Yarlung Zangbo River” as part of the new Five-Year
Plan (2021-2025).

8. External Affairs Minister (EAM) of India Dr Subrahmanyam

Jaishankar undertook a visit to which Country/Countries from
November 24-29, 2020?
1) Bahrain
2) United Arab Emirates (UAE)
3) Republic of Seychelles
4) Only 2 & 3
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
External Affairs Minister (EAM) of India Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
undertook a visit to Bahrain, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Republic
of Seychelles from November 24-29, 2020. During the visit, he held
meetings with Foreign Affairs Ministers & the top leadership of these
countries.

9. Which Country has the most FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) equity
inflows in India during April-September 2020 according to DPIIT
(Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade)?
1) USA (United States of America)
2) Singapore
3) Mauritius
4) Japan
5) France
Answer- 2) Singapore
Explanation:
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade( DPIIT)’s
in its Foreign Direct Investment(FDI) data, has listed out the top
 investing countries FDI(Foreign Direct Investment) equity inflows in
India during April-September 2020. Singapore has invested Rs 62,084
crore(USD 8.30 billion) into India, which makes it the biggest source of
FDI into India. The USA (United States of America) becomes the second
biggest source of FDI into India by investing Rs 53,266 crore(USD 7.12
billion) . USA overtakes Mauritius which was in the 2nd rank during the
1st half of the current financial year.

10. Who has been appointed as the Ambassador for the British
Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Breakthrough
initiative in India 2020-21?
1) Rohit Sharma
2) Ayushman Khurana
3) Arijit Singh
4) AR Rahman
5) Shah Rukh Khan
Answer- 4) AR Rahman
Explanation:
Music Composer AR Rahman was appointed as the Ambassador for the
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Breakthrough
India 2020-21. This initiative is supported by Netflix.

11. Name the NSA who participated from India in the 4th NSA Level
Meeting on Trilateral Maritime Security Cooperation between India,
Sri Lanka, and the Maldives hosted by Sri Lanka?
1) Rajnath Singh
2) Narendra Modi
3) S Jaishankar
4) Ajit Doval
5) Ajay Kumar
Answer- 4) Ajit Doval
Explanation:
India’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval visited Colombo, Sri
Lanka for a two-day visit from November 27-28, 2020 to participate in
the 4th NSA Level Meeting on Trilateral Maritime Security Cooperation
between India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. The meeting was hosted by
 Sri Lanka. The meeting is held after 6 years. Along with NSA Ajit Doval,
Kamal Gunaratne, Defence Secretary of Sri Lanka and Mariya Didi,
Defence Minister of Maldives participated.

12. India, _________ Joint Committee Launches Bilateral Fast track

mechanism in Investment in its 18th session.
1) USA(United States of America)
2) Bahrain
3) Australia
4) France
5) Japan
Answer- 4) France
Explanation:
Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri and
French Minister delegate for foreign trade and Economic Attractiveness
Franck Riester launched “Bilateral Factrack Mechanism” to increase
investments in the 18th session of India France Joint Committee.

13. Which Country has topped the list of sending the greatest number of
educated migrants to OECD Countries?
1) China
2) Canada
3) Russia
4) United States
5) India
Answer- 5) India
Explanation:
According to the data released by OECD “Organisation for Economic Co-
operation and Development” in the Most Common birth countries of
Highly Educated Migrants residing in OECD Nations, India came at the
top with around 3.2 Million Highly Educated Migrants living in the
OECD Nations as of 2015-16 data. For India, the share of individuals in
Migrants who have High Education Status is 65% i.e high educations
means having received vocational or academic training. China with 2.25
Million (48.6 % Highly Educated Migrants) came next to India in the list
 followed by Philippines – 1.89 Million Migrants (shared of Highly
Educated Migrants 53.3 %).

14. Which Company signed sharepurchase agreement to acquire 74%

stake in Parbati Koldam Transmission Company Ltd (PKTCL) from
Reliance Infrastructure Ltd Enterprise Value?
1) Sterlite Power Transmission Limited
2) L&T Power Transmission & Distribution
3) Maha Transco – Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Co. Ltd.
4) Adani Transmission
5) India Grid Trust (IndiGrid)
Answer- 5) India Grid Trust (IndiGrid)
Explanation:
India Grid Trust (IndiGrid) signed sharepurchase agreement to acquire
74% stake in Parbati Koldam TransmissionCompany Ltd (PKTCL) from
Reliance Infrastructure Ltd
Enterprise Value. The enterprise value to acquire 100% is Rs 900 crore,
including the cash reserves and normalised tariff receivables. The value
is subject to adjustments on account of movement in cash, deviation in
outstanding debt, tariff receivables, assets and liabilities outstanding.

15. A new species of dwarf gecko named “Cnemaspis avasabinae””, the

smallest known Indian Gekkonid has been discovered in which state
in Eastern Ghats?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Odisha
4) Karnataka
5) Telangana
Answer- 1) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
A team of researchers has discovered a new species of dwarf gecko
named “Cnemaspis avasabinae”, This is identified as the smallest known
Indian Gekkonid from the Eastern Ghats. Cnemaspis avasabinae is the
12 species discovered outside the Western Ghats and the first species
from the Velikonda Range, Andhra Pradesh. The new species has been
 given a common name “Sabin’s Nellore dwarf gecko”. The paper about
the discovery “A new species of South Asian Cnemaspis (Squamata:
Gekkonidae) from the Eastern Ghats, India” was published in Zootaxa.

16. British Driver Lewis Hamilton the 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix
(officially known as Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix) held at
Bahrain International Circuit. Which Automobile brand does he
represent?
1) Ferrari
2) Mercedes
3) Audi
4) Renault
5) McLaren
Answer- 2) Mercedes
Explanation:
British Driver Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) won the 2020 Bahrain Grand
Prix (officially known as Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix) held at
Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain. The race was the fifteen
round of the 2020 Formula One World Championship.

17. Which Public Sector Unit has set a new record for successfully
manufacturing and testing India’s highest-rated auto transformer
‘500 MVA 400/220/33 kV?
1) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
2) Bharat Heavy Electronics Limited (BHEL)
3) India Grid Trust (IndiGrid)
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1 2 & 3
Answer- 2) Bharat Heavy Electronics Limited (BHEL)
Explanation:
Bharat Heavy Electronics Limited (BHEL) has set a new record for
successfully manufacturing and testing India’s highest-rated auto
transformer ‘500 MVA 400/220/33 kV’ (It is BHEL’s 21 400 kV class
transformer) at the National High Power Test Laboratory (NHPTL) at
Bina, Madhya Pradesh. It successfully passed the Short circuit test. These
transformers play a big role in building power transmission to load
 centres and bigger cities. BHEL stated that it is a new benchmark in the
Global Transformer Industry.

18. Which Financial Institution released a new book titled, ‘Future of

Regional Cooperation in Asia and the Pacific?
1) Asian Development Bank (ADB)
2) World Bank (WB)
3) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
4) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
5) New Development Bank (NDB)
Answer- 1) Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) released a new book titled, ‘Future
of Regional Cooperation in Asia and the Pacific’. The book reviews the
progress with regional cooperation and integration in Asia and the
Pacific. It explores ways for economies in the region to work combinedly
to recover and rebuild from the COVID-19 pandemic, so as to achieve a
more flexible, sustainable, and inclusive future. As per the book, India
was the 4th major host of Greenfield Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
projects and 8th major host of cross-border Merger and Acquisition
(M&A) deals, during 2004-2015.

19. Dave Prowse, who represented England in the Commonwealth

Games, passed away recently.What was he famous for?
1) Wrestling
2) Sprinting
3) Cycling
4) Weightlifting
5) Swimming
Answer- 4) Weightlifting
Explanation:
Dave Prowse, the weightlifter who represented England in the
Commonwealth Games in 1962 and later played the role of Darth Vader
in the original “Star Wars” trilogy, died at the age of 85. Born on 1st July,
1935 at Bristol, England, Dave Prowse started his career as a bouncer at
a dance hall then weightlifter and finally excelled his role as an actor.
20. The legendary footballer Papa Bouba Diop passed away recently. He
belonged to which Country?
1) South Korea
2) Japan
3) Croatia
4) Brazil
5) Senegal
Answer- 5) Senegal
Explanation:
The legendary footballer Senegalese footballer Papa Bouba Diop died at
the young age of 42. Diop, the midfielder was the hero when Senegal
shocked the world by defending 1-0 against the reigning world
champion, France in the opening game of 2002 FIFA World cup held in
Japan and South Korea.

21. United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian

People is annually observed across the globe on which day?
1) November 27
2) November 28
3) November 29
4) November 30
5) December 1
Answer- 3) November 29
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s International Day of Solidarity with the
Palestinian People is annually observed across the globe on 29th
November to mark the day when the United Nations General Assembly
(UNGA) adopted the resolution for partitioning Palestine into an Arab
State and a Jewish State.

22. The United Nations’ Day of Remembrance for all Victims of

Chemical Warfare is observed on which day?
1) November 26
2) November 27
3) November 28
 4) November 29
5) November 30
Answer- 5) November 30
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s Day of Remembrance for all Victims of
Chemical Warfare is annually celebrated across the globe on 30th
November to pay tribute to the victims of chemical warfare and to
reaffirm the commitment of the Organisation for the Prohibition of
Chemical Weapons (OPCW) to the elimination of the threat of chemical
weapons and promote world peace, security and multilateralism. The
day was first observed on 30th November 2016. The Chemical Weapons
Convention was adopted in 1993 and came into force on 29th April 1997.

STATIC GK based on Current Affairs

1. Where did Scientists start a project of radio-tagging vultures?

1) Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (Tamil Nadu)
2) Panna Tiger Reserve (Madhya Pradesh)
3) Kanha Tiger Reserve (Madhya Pradesh)
4) Buxa Tiger Reserve (West Bengal)
5) Pench Tiger Reserve (Madhya Pradesh)
Answer- 2) Panna Tiger Reserve (Madhya Pradesh)
Explanation:
Scientists have started a project of radio-tagging vultures in Madhya
Pradesh’s Panna Tiger Reserve to study the movements and habits of
these birds, an official has said. Panna Tiger Reserve’s field director
claimed this is probably the first time that radio-tagging of vultures is
being done in India.

2. Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport is an international

airport located in which state?
1) Kerala
2) Gujarat
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Telangana
5) Punjab
 Answer- 5) Punjab
Explanation:
Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport is an international airport
about 11 kilometres northwest of the city of Amritsar, Punjab, India. It is
named after Guru Ram Das, the fourth Sikh Guru and the founder of
Amritsar city. Amritsar Airport is the largest and busiest airport in the
Indian state of Punjab.

3. Mohindra Chaudhary Zoological Park also known as Chhatbir

Zoological Park is located in which state?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Punjab
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Haryana
5) Himachal Pradesh
Answer- 2) Punjab
Explanation:
Chhatbir Zoo is a zoological park situated close to Zirakpur, India. The
zoo was constructed in the 1970s and is home to a large variety of birds,
mammals and reptiles.

4. Where is the headquarters of OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-

operation and Development) located?
1) Washington D.C, US
2) Paris, France
3) New York City, US
4) Rome, Italy
5) Geneva, Switzerland
Answer- 2) Paris, France
Explanation:
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development is an
intergovernmental economic organisation with 37 member countries,
founded in 1961 to stimulate economic progress and world trade.

5. Where is the headquarters of United Nations Conference on Trade

and Development (UNCTAD) located?
 1) Washington D.C, US
2) Montreal, Canada
3) New York City, US
4) Rome, Italy
5) Geneva, Switzerland
Answer- 5) Geneva, Switzerland
Explanation:
UNCTAD is a permanent intergovernmental body established by the
United Nations General Assembly in 1964. Headquarters are located in
Geneva, Switzerland, and they have offices in New York and Addis
Ababa. UNCTAD is part of the UN Secretariat.
Secretary-General– Mukhisa Kituyi of Kenya (7th Secretary-General).

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Questions Based on Current Affairs 2 December 2020

1. Where has the first of its kind “Organ Donor Memorial” been
inaugurated virtually in the country on the occasion of 11th
National Organ Donation Day celebration?
1) Gujarat
2) Maharashtra
3) Rajasthan
4) Punjab
5) Haryana
Answer- 3) Rajasthan
Explanation:
On 27th November, 2020 in the occasion of 11th National Organ
Donation Day celebration at Jaipur, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot
inaugurated virtually the first of its kind “Organ Donor Memorial” in the
country.
2. Name the India Observatory that has been accorded ‘Milestone’
facility status by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
(IEEE).
1) The Vainu Bappu Observatory, Tamil Nadu
2) The Gauribidanur Observatory, Karnataka
3) Kodaikanal Solar Observatory, Tamil Nadu
4) Indian Astronomical Observatory, Hanle
5) The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope Observatory, Maharshtra
Answer- 5) The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope Observatory,
Maharshtra
Explanation:
The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) Observatory situated at
Khodad, Pune, Maharashtra has been accorded ‘Milestone’ facility status
by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The status
recognizes GMRT’s contributions for exploring the Universe through the
field of Radio Astronomy. It is the 3rd Indian Project in 125 years to get
such a recognition.

3. Where did PM Narendra Modi virtually lay foundation stone 45 MW

Production Plant of Monocrystalline Solar PhotoVoltaic Panel’ and
‘Centre of Excellence on Water Technology’ during the occasion of
8th Convocation day of Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University?
1) Rajasthan
2) Gujarat
3) Maharashtra
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 2) Gujarat
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the students through video
conference on the occasion of 8th Convocation day of Pandit Deendayal
Petroleum University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.PM laid foundation stone 45
MW Production Plant of Monocrystalline Solar PhotoVoltaic Panel’ and
‘Centre of Excellence on Water Technology’.
4. Which State is celebrating the 21st edition of Hornbill festival 2020
from 1st-5th of December organised virtually for the first time due
to the pandemic?
1) Manipur
2) Assam
3) Mizoram
4) Nagaland
5) Tripura
Answer- 4) Nagaland
Explanation:
Nagaland started celebrating the 21st edition of Hornbill festival 2020
from 1st-5th of December organised virtually for the first time due to the
pandemic. Hornbill festival known as “Festival of Festivals” is organised
by the state tourism of arts and culture department of Nagaland at the
Naga Heritage Village of Kisama, Kohima.It is a 10-day event. Started in
2000, the festival is conducted every year from December 1-10 in line
with the Nagaland State Foundation day on 1st December.

5. Who launched the 2nd Edition of “Fit India School Week” program
on November 25, 2020?
1) Ramesh Pokhriyal “Nishank’
2) Dr Harsh Vardhan
3) Smriti Irani
4) Narendra Modi
5) Kiren Rijiju
Answer- 5) Kiren Rijiju
Explanation:
Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs and
Sports, Kiren Rijiju virtually launched the 2nd Edition of “Fit India
School Week” program on November 25, 2020.

6. Name the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)

initiative launched by Narendra Singh Tomar, Union minister for
agriculture and farmers welfare to train the farmers in primary
cooperative societies in rural India (November 2020).
1) Sahakar Mitra
 2) Sahakar Pragya
3) Yuva Sahakar
4) Ayushman Sahakar
5) Sahakar Shakti
Answer- 2) Sahakar Pragya
Explanation:
Narendra Singh Tomar, Union minister for agriculture and farmers
welfare launched ‘Sahakar Pragya’, an initiative of National Cooperative
Development Corporation (NCDC). The 45 new training modules of
Sahakar Pragya of NCDC will impart training to primary cooperative
societies in rural areas of India along with Lakshmanrao Inamdar
National Cooperative Research and Development Academy (LINAC).

7. Which State Government launched a One Time Settlement (OTS)

Scheme 2020 for the repayment of long-pending electricity dues?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Uttarakhand
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Goa
5) Odisha
Answer- 4) Goa
Explanation:
To serve the interest of People towards the repayment of long-pending
electricity dues because of various reasons caused by the pandemic, Goa
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has launched a One Time Settlement
(OTS) Scheme 2020; a state welfare scheme from the Department of
Electricity to provide waivers for the pending electricity bill payments.
Consumers can pay bills in Installments, Waivers to the Late Payment
fees are applied to the customers based on the initial amount paid or by
the minimum time period of repayment, No limit on the outstanding
dues pending for payments.

8. Name the Indian Foreign Secretary who inaugurated Three schools

built under Indian assistance in Nepal’s Gorkha district (November
27, 2020).
1) Rajiv Gauba
 2) T S Trimurti
3) Anil Kumar Gupta
4) Harsh Vardhan Shringla
5) Injeti Srinivas
Answer- 4) Harsh Vardhan Shringla
Explanation:
Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla inaugurated Three
schools built under Indian assistance in Nepal’s Gorkha district. He also
inaugurated a Buddhist renovated Tashop (Tare) Gompa Monastery in
the Manang district with India’s assistance, in Manang district during
his visit to Nepal.Gorkha district is one of the most affected region in
April 2015 earthquake in Nepal.

9. Which Bank signed a MoU with SIDBI to enable MSME borrowers to

use the web module i.e. Asset Restructuring Module for MSMEs-
Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (ARM-MSMEs) launched by
SIDBI in partnership with India SME Asset Reconstruction Company
(ISARC)?
1) State Bank of India
2) Punjab National Bank
3) Bank of Baroda
4) Bank of India
5) India Bank
Answer- 5) India Bank
Explanation:
Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) in partnership with
India SME Asset Reconstruction Company (ISARC) has launched Asset
Restructuring Module for MSMEs-Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
(ARM-MSMEs) in other words Do-It-Yourself (DIY) web module. This web
portal helps MSMSEs to get benefit of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s
one-time debt restructuring. The portal is offered as part of SIDBI’s
developmental initiatives.
Indian Bank has signed a MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with
SIDBI to enable MSME borrowers to use the web module.
10. HexGn has signed a MoU with which body to promote more than
1000 Agritech (Agricultural Technology) Startups in India in the
next 5 year?
1) Food Corporation of India (FCI)
2) NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development)
3) SIDBI (Small Industries Development Bank of India)
4) NITI Aayog
5) AFC India Ltd (formerly Agricultural Finance Corporation Ltd)
Answer- 5) AFC India Ltd (formerly Agricultural Finance
Corporation Ltd)
Explanation:
HexGn and AFC India Ltd (formerly Agricultural Finance Corporation
Ltd) have entered into a collaborative partnership to promote more
than 1000 Agritech (Agricultural Technology) Startups in India in the
next 5 year. In this regard, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was
signed between HexGn and AFC India Ltd on 16th November, 2020 at
Delhi, India. AFC, along with HexGn, seeks to handhold and build a
community of entrepreneurs in the field of agri-tech, which creates
enormous economic value and employment / self-employment
opportunities.

11. Who has been appointed as interim chairperson of National Dairy

Development Board (NDDB)?
1) Dilip Rath
2) T Nanda Kumar
3) Varsha Joshi
4) Renu Devi
5) Kamala Harris
Answer- 3) Varsha Joshi
Explanation:
The Government of India appointed Varsha Joshi, the Joint Secretary
(CDD), Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of
Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, as the new interim
Chairperson of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB).
12. Which Organization appointed Sandeep Kataria as the CEO (1st
Indian to be appointed as the global CEO) of the organization?
1) Red Chief
2) Parle Agro
3) Bata
4) Patanjali
5) Liberty
Answer- 3) Bata
Explanation:
Sandeep Kataria, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bata India has
been elevated as the CEO of Bata Organization. He becomes the 1st
Indian to be appointed as the global CEO of Bata. He succeeds Alexis
Nasard.

13. Which state government has appointed Amitabh Jain, a 1989-batch

IAS(Indian Administrative Service) officer as the state’s chief
secretary?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Rajasthan
5) Punjab
Answer- 3) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
Chhattisgarh Government appointed Amitabh Jain, a 1989-batch
IAS(Indian Administrative Service) officer as the state’s chief secretary.
He succeeds Rajendra Prasad (R.P.) Mandal who retired from services.

14. Who chaired the 19th meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation

Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government (India’s first
Summit-level Meeting held under India’s Chairmanship) virtually
hosted by India?
1) Narendra Modi
2) Rajnath Singh
3) S Jaishankar
 4) M Venkaiah Naidu
5) Nirmala Sitharaman
Answer- 4) M Venkaiah Naidu
Explanation:
India virtually hosted the 19th meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation
Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government (SCO CHG) which
was chaired by Vice President of India Muppavarapu Venkaiah Naidu
from New Delhi. This was the first Summit-level Meeting held under
India’s Chairmanship, since it gained full -membership of the
organization in 2017. India assumed the Chairmanship of the SCO
Council of Heads of Government on 2 November 2019 as per rotation
from the previous Chair Uzbekistan. Now with this meeting it completed
its year long tenure. Venkaiah Naidu launched the first ever SCO Online
3D Exhibition on Shared Buddhist Heritage, during the meeting.

15. The central government has formed a committee to oversee the

construction of the new Parliament house. How many members are
there in the committee?
1) Five
2) Four
3) Eight
4) Six
5) Seven
Answer- 1) Five
Explanation:
The central government has formed a 5 member committee to oversee
the construction of the new Parliament house. The committee will also
ensure that the design elements are followed and the heritage character
of the old Parliament building is maintained. After the request from Lok
Sabha Speaker Om Birla, the committee is being formed. The committee
will comprise joint secretaries from the Lok Sabha Secretariat, CPWD
(Central Public Works Department), and the Ministry of Housing and
Urban Affairs(MoHUA). Along with them, there will be representation
from Tata Projects and HCP.
16. Which City has been ranked as most polluted city in the world as
per Air Pollution Data released by United States (US) Air Quality
Index?
1) New Delhi, India
2) Lahore, Pakistan
3) Kathmandu, Nepal
4) Beijing, China
5) Ghaziabad, India
Answer- 2) Lahore, Pakistan
Explanation:
According to Air Pollution Data released by United States (US) Air
Quality Index on November 30, 2020 Lahore, Pakistan topped the list of
World’s most Polluted Cities. It reported a Particulate Matter (PM) rating
of 423 (Hazardous). New Delhi with a PM of 229 (very unhealthy) came
Second followed by Nepal’s Kathmandu with a PM of 178 (unhealthy).
Particulate Matter (PM) are small microscopic particles of solid or liquid
matter which are suspended in air.

17. Which Country topped the Asia in bribery, use of personal

connections to access public services as per the 10th edition of the
report titled “Global Corruption Barometer (GCB)-Asia 2020” by
corruption watchdog Transparency International?
1) Pakistan
2) Bangladesh
3) Nepal
4) India
5) Sri Lanka
Answer- 4) India
Explanation:
In accordance with the 10th edition of the report titled “Global
Corruption Barometer (GCB)-Asia 2020” by corruption watchdog
Transparency International, India has the highest bribery rate of 39% in
Asia and the highest rate of people (46%) who use personal connections
to access public services. Nearly 50% people who paid bribes were asked
to while 32% of those who used personal connections said they would
not receive the service otherwise. This report is based upon the
 fieldwork conducted in 17 countries covering nearly 20,000 citizens in
June-September 2020 seeking their perception of and experiences with
corruption in the past twelve months.

18. Which Country has recorded largest reduction of malaria cases in

South-East Asia from 20 million in 2000 to about 5.6 million in 2019
according to the “World Malaria Report 2020” released by World
Health Organisation (WHO)?
1) Bangladesh
2) India
3) Indonesia
4) Malaysia
5) Singapore
Answer- 2) India
Explanation:
In accordance with the “World Malaria Report 2020” released by World
Health Organisation (WHO), India recorded the largest reduction of
malaria cases in South-East Asia from 20 million in 2000 to about 5.6
million in 2019. On the global front, there were about 229 million
malaria cases in 2019 and claimed about 409,000 lives, compared to
411,000 in 2018.

19. Which institute has topped the QS Asia University Rankings 2021
released by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) in association with King
Abdulaziz University (KAU), Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)?
1) Tsinghua University (China)
2) National University of Singapore (NUS)
3) IIT-Delhi
4) IIT-Madras
5) Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
Answer- 2) National University of Singapore (NUS)
Explanation:
The global higher education think-tank, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) has
released the QS Asia University Rankings 2021 in association with King
Abdulaziz University (KAU), Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) for the Asia’s best
higher education institutions in. The ranking has been topped by
 National University of Singapore (NUS) for the 3rd consecutive year. On
Indian front, three Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) have made it to
the top 50 viz. IIT-Bombay (37), IIT-Delhi (47) and IIT-Madras (50) but no
Indian university got placed in top-10 list. Following table shows top 5
Asian Institutes:

Rank University/Institute Country

1 National University of Singapore (NUS) Singapore

Tsinghua University China (Mainland)

2
   

3 Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore

University of Hong Kong (HKU)

4 Hong Kong
 

5 Zhejiang University China (Mainland)

20. Which  Anti-Ship version missile was successfully test-fired from

the Andaman & Nicobar Islands Territory & It was the first time that
the missile was flight tested by 3 Services of the Indian Armed
Forces (Army, Air Force & Navy)?
1) Agni
2) Varunastra
3) BrahmAstra
4) BrahMos
5) Shaurya
Answer- 4) BrahMos
Explanation:
India successfully Test Fired the Anti-Ship version of the BrahMos
Supersonic Cruise Missile from the Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Territory. It was the first time that the missile was flight tested by 3
Services of the Indian Armed Forces (Army, Air Force & Navy). On
November 30, 2020, the Basin Trials of Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC)
was conducted successfully at the Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL). The
 basin trials marked the entry of the warship building project into the
final phase.

21. Which Public Sector Organisation delivered delivered ‘C32-LH2’

Cryogenic Propellant Tank to the Indian Space Research
Organisation (ISRO) in Bengaluru, Karnataka?
1) Defense Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)
2) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
3) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
4) Bharat Heavy Electronics Limited (BHEL)
5) Steal Authority of India (SAIL)
Answer- 2) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
Explanation:
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) delivered ‘C32-LH2’ Cryogenic
Propellant Tank to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in
Bengaluru, Karnataka. It is Biggest ever cryogenic propellant tank
fabricated by HAL. C32-LH2 is made of aluminium alloy and has been
designed to improve the payload capability of GSLV (Geosynchronous
Satellite Launch Vehicle) MK-III launching vehicle. The 4-metre diameter
tank is of 8-metres length to load around 5, 755 Kg propellant in the 89
Cubic Metre Volume. The total length of weld carried out on the tank
during various stages of quality requirement is 115 metres. The welds
have been done to meet 100% quality requirements on radiography, dye
penetrant check and leak-proof.

22. Sphaerotheca Bengaluru is a new species of ________, discovered in a

barren tract of land near Rajankunte, outskirts of Bengaluru,
Karnataka.
1) Fish
2) Lizard
3) Frog
4) Snake
5) Butterfly
Answer- 3) Frog
Explanation:
Team of researchers discovered a new species of Frog – Sphaerotheca
 Bengaluru, a type of burrowing frog, outside its natural habitat in a
barren tract of land near Rajankunte, outskirts of Bengaluru. The new
species is a part of the team’s effort in documenting the “Amphibians in
the Deccan Plateau parts of Karnataka”.

23. Who released a booklet titled “PM Modi and His Government’s
Special Relationship with Sikhs” on the occasion of Guru Nanak
Jayanthi?
1) Prakash Javdekar
2) Hardeep Singh Puri
3) M Venkaiah Naidu
4) Ram Nath Kovind
5) both 1 & 2
Answer- 5) both 1 & 2
Explanation:
Prakash Javadekar, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting
(I&B) along with Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of State (MoS) for Civil
Aviation and Housing & Urban Affairs released the booklet titled “PM
Modi and His Government’s Special Relationship with Sikhs”. The
booklet was produced by the Bureau of Outreach Communication under
the Ministry of I&B (MIB) was released on the occasion of Guru Nanak
Jayanthi, the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev ji. The book was
released in 3 languages: Hindi, Punjabi and English.

24. Who authored the book titled “Indian Icon: A Cult Called Royal
Enfield” which maps the story of the company and the brand “Royal
Enfield”?
1) Gautam Bhattacharya
2) Bhavana Balakrishnan
3) Amrit Raj
4) Raju Bharatan
5) Rohit Brijnath
Answer- 3) Amrit Raj
Explanation:
Senior business journalist Amrit Raj authored his new book titled
“Indian Icon: A Cult Called Royal Enfield” which maps the story of the
 company and the brand “Royal Enfield”, a premium homegrown brand
for the global market. The book was published by Westland Books. The
book narrates the story behind the making of the Royal Enfield, and the
journey of the brand beginning in 1950s to the brand becoming an
iconic status in India.

25. Which state celebrates the Lachit Divas on 24th November to

remember the valor of Chao Lachit Borphukan an army general of
Ahom Kingdom?
1) Assam
2) Sikkim
3) Arunachal Pradesh
4) Nagaland
5) Manipur
Answer- 1) Assam
Explanation:
The Lachit Divas is annually celebrated across the state of Assam in
India on 24th November to remember the valor of Chao Lachit
Borphukan, an army general of Ahom Kingdom (now Guwahati,
Assam).Lachit Divas is celebrated across India since 2017.
The day is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of the state Hero
Lachit Borphukan.

26. What was the 2020 theme of the World AIDS (Acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome) Day observed on 1st December
globally?
1) Global solidarity, resilient HIV services
2) Communities make the difference
3) Know Your Status
4) My Health, My Right
5) On the fast track to end AIDS
Answer- 1) Global solidarity, resilient HIV services
Explanation:
The World AIDS (Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) Day is
annually observed across the globe on 1st December to show support to
the people infected with HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and to
 remember the people who passed away due to AIDS and other related
diseases. The first World AIDS Day was observed in 1988, which was the
first international day for global health. WHO theme for World AIDS Day
2020 is “Global solidarity, resilient HIV services”. The United Nations
Children’s Fund(UNICEF) published the 2020 World AIDS Day report
titled “Reimagining a resilient HIV response for children, adolescents
and pregnant women living with HIV” on 25th November 2020.

27. The Border Security Force (BSF) of India annually celebrates its
Raising Day on which day?
1) December 1
2) November 30
3) November 29
4) November 28
5) November 27
Answer- 1) December 1
Explanation:
The Border Security Force (BSF) of India annually celebrates its Raising
Day on 1st December. The 1st December 2020 marks the 56th Raising
Day of BSF. The Border Security Force (BSF), India’s first line of Defence
was raised in accordance with an Act of the Parliament on 1st
December, 1965, following the India-Pakistan War of 1965.

STATIC GK based on Current Affairs

1. Where is Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary located?

1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Haryana
3) Rajasthan
4) Gujarat
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 3) Rajasthan
Explanation:
Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary is located at a distance of about 32.0 km from
Bikaner. In former times, it was a hunting ground for the Maharajah of
 Bikaner. There is a lake in this sanctuary and a variety of animals come
here to quench their thirst in summer.

2. Where is Kandla port (renamed as Deendayal Port Trust) located?

1) Odisha
2) Kerala
3) Maharashtra
4) Gujarat
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer- 4) Gujarat
Explanation:
Kandla, officially Deendayal Port Trust is a seaport in Kutch District of
Gujarat state in Western India, near the city of Gandhidham. Located on
the Gulf of Kutch, it is one of major ports on the west coast.

3. Where is Kanger Ghati National Park located?

1) West Bengal
2) Himachal Pradesh
3) Maharashtra
4) Chhattisgarh
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer- 4) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
Kanger Ghati National Park was declared a national park in 1982 by the
Government of India. Near Jagdalpur in the Bastar region of
Chhattisgarh, it is one of India’s densest national parks, and is known
for its biodiversity, landscape, waterfalls, and subterranean
geomorphologic limestone caves, and as the home of the Bastar hill
myna, the state bird of Chhattisgarh.

4. Guru Ghasidas Tiger Reserve is located in which Indian state?

1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Assam
3) Sikkim
4) Chhattisgarh
5) Odisha
 Answer- 4) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
Guru Ghasidas Park also known as Sanjay National Park is located in
Chhattisgarh. Chhattisgarh government announced that the state is set
to have Guru Ghasidas National Park in Kotiya district as its fourth ‘tiger
reserve’. This decision was taken in 11th meeting of Chhattisgarh State
Wildlife Board chaired by Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel. The National
Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) had approved to declare Guru
Ghasidas National Park as a tiger reserve in 2014.

5. Where is the headquarters of The National Dairy Development

Board?
1) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
2) Anand, Gujarat
3) Jaipur, Rajasthan
4) Udaipur, Rajasthan
5) Surat, Gujarat
Answer- 2) Anand, Gujarat
Explanation:
The National Dairy Development Board is an institution of national
importance set up by an Act of Parliament of India. The main office is in
Anand, Gujarat with regional offices throughout the country.

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1. Which Ministry virtually launched ‘Green Charcoal Hackathon’ to

focus on technology to convert Farm Residue into Green Charcoal?
1) Ministry of Coal
2) Ministry of Mines
3) Ministry of Earth Sciences
4) Ministry of Power and New & Renewable Energy
5) Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change
Answer- 4) Ministry of Power and New & Renewable Energy
Explanation:
Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge) for Power and New &
Renewable Energy, Raj Kumar Singh virtually launched ‘Green Charcoal
Hackathon’ to deliberate on technology to convert Farm Residue into
Green Charcoal. The hackathon has been organised by Energy Efficiency
 Service Limited (EESL) & NVVN (NTPC (National Thermal Power
Corporation Limited) Vidyut Vyapar Nigam).

2. Which State Government jointly organized the 10th National

Science Film Festival 2020 with by VigyanPrasar, an autonomous
agency under the Department of Science and Technology (DST)?
1) Karnataka
2) West Bengal
3) Odisha
4) Goa
5) Tripura
Answer- 5) Tripura
Explanation:
The 10th National Science Film Festival 2020 was jointly organised by
VigyanPrasar, an autonomous agency under the Department of Science
and Technology (DST), Government of India and the Tripura State
Council of Science and Technology, Government of Tripura. The four-
day long film festival was held from 24th to 27th November 2020. The
event was inaugurated on 24th November 2020 by JishnuDevVerma,
Deputy Chief Minister of Tripura.

3. Which Petroleum Company launched India’s first 100 Octane Petrol

also known as XP 100?
1) Indian Oil Corporation
2) Bharat Petroleum
3) Hindustan Petroleum
4) Gas Authority of India Ltd
5) Oil and Natural gas Corporation
Answer- 1) Indian Oil Corporation
Explanation:
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural gas(MOP&NG) Minister Dharmendra
Pradhan launched the India’s first 100 Octane Petrol also known as XP
100 manufactured by Indian Oil Corporation(IOC). XP 100, the premium
grade petrol is manufactured at IOC’s Mathura refinery in Uttar Pradesh,
and will be rolled out in two Phases at selected Petrol stations.
4. Where did Cabinet Minister of Tribal Affairs, Arjun Munda launch
the first ever virtual edition of Aadi Mahotsav or National Tribal
festival?
1) Maharashtra
2) Karnataka
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Chhattisgarh
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 3) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
On 1st December, 2020 Cabinet Minister of Tribal Affairs, Arjun Munda
launched the first ever virtual edition of Aadi Mahotsav, at Madhya
Pradesh. Aadi Mahostav also known as National Tribal festival is
conducted to promote the tribal, products, culture thereby increasing
Tribal income. Festival is jointly organised by the Ministry of Tribal
Affairs, Government of India and Tribal Cooperative Marketing
Development Federation of India (TRIFED). 1-10 December focusing on
Madhya Pradesh, 11-20 December focus shifts to Gujarat, 21-30
December, planned to focus on West Bengal.

5. From which date Consumers need to prefix ‘0’ for Landline-to-

Mobile calls as per instructions of Department of Telecom (DoT)?
1) January 15, 2021
2) January 15, 2022
3) December15, 2021
4) December15, 2020
5) March15, 2021
Answer- 1) January 15, 2021
Explanation:
The Department of Telecom (DoT) announced that from January 15,
2021, Consumers need to prefix ‘0’ for Landline-to-Mobile calls. The
decision has been taken in line with the recommendations by Telecom
Regulatory Authority of India. The process is set to generate around
2539 Million Numbering Series, freeing up adequate numbering
resources for Future use.
6. Where will the ‘Ramayan Cruise Service’ be launched making it
India’s 1st luxury Cruise service on the Saryu River?
1) Kevadiya, Gujarat
2) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
3) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
4) Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
5) Patna, Bihar
Answer- 4) Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The ‘Ramayan Cruise Service’ is to be launched on Saryu River
(Ghagra/National Waterways-40) in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. It is India’s
1st luxury Cruise service on the Saryu River. It aims to give an attractive
experience to devotees with one-of-its-kind spiritual journeys while
cruising through the famous ghats of the holy river Saryu. On the basis
of the theme of Ramcharitmanas, the interiors of the cruise and the
boarding point are designed.

7. Which Dictionary Company has chosen “Pandemic” as Word of the

Year 2020?
1) Oxford Dictionary
2) Merriam-Webster
3) Dictionary.com
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer- 5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
Merriam-Webster and Dictionary.com two of the most popular
dictionary companies for the first time have chosen a common word
“Pandemic” as Word of the Year 2020. Once the World Health
Organisation (WHO) announced COVID-19 as pandemic in early March,
2020 the word continuously peaked in the most searched list. Earlier
this year (November) Oxford Dictionary named “Quarnitine” as Word of
the Year.

8. PowerChina, Hydropower Company of China is going to construct

the first downstream dam on Yarlung Zangbo River in Tibet. The
 Yarlung Zangbo River is known as ____________ in India.
1) Indus
2) Ganges
3) Brahmaputra
4) Sutlej
5) Salween
Answer- 3) Brahmaputra
Explanation:
China is set to construct the first downstream dam on Yarlung Zangbo
River (known as river Brahmaputra in India) in Tibet. On 29th
November 2020, the authorities approved the proposal of PowerChina, a
state owned Hydropower Company to construct the dam. This project
will support the maintenance of the water resources and domestic
security of TAR (Tibet Autonomous Region).

9. Which state government launched “Orunodoi” Scheme?

1) Arunachal Pradesh
2) Assam
3) Sikkim
4) Odisha
5) West Bengal
Answer- 2) Assam
Explanation:
Chief Minister of Assam Sarbananda Sonowal launched “Orunodoi”
Scheme in the state. The scheme is allocated an annual budget of Rs.
2400 crore to provide financial assistance to socio- economically weaker
sections for a period of 5 years. The scheme will provide financial
assistance of Rs.830/month as Directly Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the
bank accounts of Women under the Jan Dhan Yojana. It Provides
Subsidies in medicines worth Rs. 400, Pulses worth Rs. 200, Sugar worth
Rs.80 and essential vegetables & fruits worth Rs. 150. Women with
family income less than 2 lakhs per annum can avail the benefits of this
scheme.

10. Punjab National Bank (PNB) developed and launched ‘PNB LenS’ for
what purpose?
 1) KYC handling
2) Cash Withdrawal
3) Loan management
4) Security Purpose
5) Locker Facility
Answer- 3) Loan management
Explanation:
To increase the speed and maintain accuracy in online processing of
loans and sanctioning of credit proposals, Punjab National Bank (PNB)
developed and launched ‘PNB LenS’, an IT(Information Technology)
based lending solution for loan management. PNB launched OTP (One
Time Password) based cash withdrawals, effective from 1st December
2020.

11. Which Bank in collaboration with National Payments Corporation of

India (NPCI) and Japan’s JCB (formerly Japan Credit Bureau)
International Co. Ltd. unveiled “__________ RuPay JCB Platinum
Contactless Debit Card” with a unique dual interface feature?
1) SBI (State Bank of India)
2) Canara Bank
3) PNB (Punjab National Bank of India)
4) BOB (Bank of Baroda)
5) Indian Bank
Answer- 1) SBI (State Bank of India)
Explanation:
State Bank of India (SBI) in collaboration with National Payments
Corporation of India (NPCI) and Japan’s JCB (formerly Japan Credit
Bureau) International Co. Ltd. unveiled “SBI RuPay JCB Platinum
Contactless Debit Card” with a unique dual interface feature. It enables
the customers to use it for both contact and contactless transactions as
well as for domestic and overseas transactions.

12. YES Bank relaunched ‘YES Premia’ with a premium banking

program. Who is the MD & CEO of YES Bank?
1) Prashant Kumar
2) Shashidhar Jagadeesan
 3) Aditya Puri
4) Amitabh Chaudhary
5) Sandeep Bakhshi
Answer- 1) Prashant Kumar
Explanation:
YES Bank relaunched ‘YES Premia’ with a premium banking program. It
offers personalized solutions focusing on particular needs of key
consumer segments, i.e., from small business owners to salaried
professionals and senior citizens. Yes Bank during the ‘Truly Yours’
Week, from December 1 – 7, 2020 will celebrate the launch of the
program, across India with several customercentric programs and
partnered activations through dealer, OEM(Original Equipment
Manufacturer) and bancassurance partners.
YES Bank Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer(CEO)–
Prashant Kumar

13. Which Financial Institution approved a $430(about Rs 4,143 crore)

million Multitranche Financing Facility (MFF) for Uttar Pradesh
(UP) Power Distribution Network Rehabilitation Project?
1) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
2) Asian Development Bank (ADB)
3) World Bank (WB)
4) New Development Bank (NDB)
5) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
Answer- 2) Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Explanation:
On December 1, 2020 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a
$430(about Rs 4,143 crore) million Multitranche Financing Facility(MFF)
for Uttar Pradesh(UP) Power Distribution Network Rehabilitation
Project to improve the quality and reliability of electricity supply in
Uttar Pradesh. The MFF is enhanced by a $2 million Technical Assistance
(TA) grant from TA Special Fund and the Japan Fund for Poverty
Reduction (JFPR) of ADB.

14. What is India’s GDP rate prediction as per 2020 Economic Outlook
titled “A Brighter Outlook But Recovery Will Be Gradual” by
 Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)?
1) – 9.9%
2) – 7.9 %
3) – 8.9 %
4) – 10.9 %
5) – 6.9 %
Answer- 1) – 9.9%
Explanation:
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
in its December 2020 Economic Outlook titled “A Brighter Outlook But
Recovery Will Be Gradual” has trimmed the India’s Gross Domestic
Product (GDP) rate to 9.9% from 10.2% projected in September for FY21.
It also projected that the Indian economy will rebound to 8% in FY22
and 5% in FY23 on the condition that GDP loss would be substantial. On
the global front also OECD decreased the contraction rate to 4.2% in
2020, from 4.5% earlier.

15. What is India’s GDP rate prediction as per S&P aka Standard &
Poor’s report on Asia Pacific?
1) – 10%
2) – 9.5%
3) – 9%
4) – 8.5%
5) – 8%
Answer- 3) – 9%
Explanation:
S&P aka Standard & Poor’s, in its report on Asia Pacific has retained its
forecast of 9% contraction in the Indian economy for FY21 and projected
that it will grow at 10% in FY22.
In accordance with the report Indian economy recovered faster than
expected in the September quarter due to a pick up by the
manufacturing sector.

16. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)

partnered with ___________ to improve mutual cybersecurity
capabilities.
 1) Avast
2) McAfee
3) Kaspersky
4) Adobe
5) Norton
Answer- 3) Kaspersky
Explanation:
A cyber security firm, Kaspersky and the Indian Computer Emergency
Response Team (CERT-In) announced a strategic partnership for
improving mutual cybersecurity capabilities by working together in
order to create a safe and secure cyberspace in India.

17. Name the Veteran Bollywood Actor, Who has been honoured with
the Aditya Vikram Birla Kala Shikhar Puraskar 2020 at the Sangit
Kala Kendra Awards virtual function?
1) Anupam Kher
2) Nana Patekar
3) Naseeruddin Shah
4) Paresh Rawal
5) Amitabh Bachchan
Answer- 3) Naseeruddin Shah
Explanation:
Veteran Bollywood Actor Naseeruddin Shah was honoured with the
Aditya Vikram Birla Kala Shikhar Puraskar 2020 at the Sangit Kala
Kendra Awards virtual function. He was awarded in the category
theatre. The 2 emerging stars of theatrics, Neel Choudhary and Irawati
Karnik were awarded the Aditya Vikram Birla Kalakiran Puraskars
2020.

18. Who represented India at the 2020 Industry Transition Leadership

Summit organized by Leadership Group for Industry Transition
(LeadIT)?
1) Narendra Modi
2) Nitin Gadkari
3) Piyush Goyal
 4) Prakash Javadekar
5) S Jaishankar
Answer- 4) Prakash Javadekar
Explanation:
Union Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Forest Minister,
Prakash Javadekar represented India at the 2020 Industry Transition
Leadership Summit organized by Leadership Group for Industry
Transition (LeadIT). The Summit was held in Virtual Mode due to
Pandemic. The Meeting was held ahead of the 5th Anniversary of the
signing of the 2015 Paris Agreement. The summit focuses on aligning
public and private action for implementation of the agendas and targets
under the Paris Agreement.

19. What was the theme for the 20th Edition of Sri Lanka Economic
Summit (SLES) 2020 addressed by Union Minister for Finance &
Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman virtually?
1) Self Reliant Sri Lanka
2) Roadmap for Take-off: Driving a People-Centric Economic Revival
3) Re-calibrating Sri Lanka’s Economic Trajectory Towards 2025
4) On the Fast Track to a Turnaround
5) Realizing a Greener Growth Path – Walking the Talk
Answer- 2) Roadmap for Take-off: Driving a People-Centric Economic
Revival
Explanation:
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman
delivered the Keynote Address virtually at the inauguration of the 20th
Edition of Sri Lanka Economic Summit (SLES) 2020. It was organized by
the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC). President Gotabaya Rajapaksa
was the Chief Guest at the inaugural session. The Theme for SLES 2020 is
‘Roadmap for Take-off: Driving a People-Centric Economic Revival’.

20. The Government of India (GoI) has constituted a ______ members

committee namely “Apex Committee for Implementation of Paris
Agreement (AIPA)” responsible of formulating policies and
programmes for the execution of Nationally Determined
Contributions (NDCs) prepared by India under Paris Agreement
 2015.
1) 3
2) 5
3) 7
4) 11
5) 17
Answer- 5) 17
Explanation:
The Government of India (GoI) has constituted a 17 members committee
namely “Apex Committee for Implementation of Paris Agreement
(AIPA)” responsible of formulating policies and programmes for the
execution of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) prepared by
India under Paris Agreement 2015. The AIPA will act as a national
authority for the regulation of carbon markets in India under Article 6.2,
Article 6.4 and Article 6.8 of the Paris Agreement. The committee will
have the secretary, Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate
Change (MoEFCC) as the chairperson and the additional secretary,
MoEFCC as the vice chairperson along with 15 members.

21. India is ranked at which place in the 8th Edition of ‘Global

Terrorism Index (GTI) 2020: Measuring the Impact of Terrorism’
released by Institute for Economics & Peace (Afghanistan most
affected Country)?
1) 8th
2) 10th
3) 2nd
4) 5th
5) 6th
Answer- 1) 8th
Explanation:
According to the 8th Edition of ‘Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2020:
Measuring the Impact of Terrorism’ released by Institute for Economics
& Peace (IEP), India with a score of 7.353 is the 8th Most Affected
Country in the World due to Terrorism in 2019. Afghanistan (9.592), Iraq
(8.682) & Nigeria (8.314) are top 3 countries which are the most affected
by Terrorism. Countries Most Affected by Terrorism:
 Rank  Country Score

8 India 7.353

1 Afghanistan 9.592

2 Iraq 8.682

3 Nigeria 8.314

22. Amul (Anand Milk Union Limited) a brand of dairy cooperative

major Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), is
ranked at which place as the Largest Milk Processor globally in the
list of Top 20?
1) 1st
2) 2nd
3) 3rd
4) 5th
5) 8th
Answer- 5) 8th
Explanation:
According to The International Farm Comparison Network (IFCN) Dairy
Processors Report 2020 (Biennial), Amul (Anand Milk Union Limited) a
brand of dairy cooperative major Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing
Federation (GCMMF) emerged as the 8th Largest Milk Processor globally
in the list of Top 20. The rankings are based on the parameters of Milk
Intake per annum. Amul has reported an intake of 10.3 Billion Kg of
Milk annually, it is more than double growth from the 4.54 Billion Kg of
Milk Intake reported by Amul in 2013.

Rank Company Milk Intake

8 Amul (India) 10.3 Billion Kg 

1 Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) (USA) 29 Billion Kg

2 Fonterra (New Zealand) 21.9 Billion Kg

3 Lactalis (France) 20 Billion Kg

23. Name the body that approved Acquisition of Rivigo by Spring Canter
Investment Ltd & Amalgamation of Srikalahasthi Pipes with
Electrosteel Castings Ltd?
1) Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
2) The Associated Chambers of Commerce of India (ASSOCHAM)
3) Competition Commission of India (CCI)
4) NITI Aayog
5) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)
Answer- 3) Competition Commission of India (CCI)
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the following
acquisition and amalgamation under Section 31(1) of the Competition
Act, 2002. Rivigo Services Private Limited (Rivigo) will be acquired by
Spring Canter Investment Ltd (SCIL) through subscription of
compulsorily convertible preference shares.
Amalgamation– Srikalahasthi Pipes Limited (SPL) will be amalgamated
with and into Electrosteel Castings Limited (ECL).

24. Scientists have discovered World’s Oldest Nanostructures Found In

6th-Century BC Pottery from which place?
1) Rupar, Punjab
2) Rakhigarhi, Haryana
3) Dwarka, Gujarat
4) Keeladi, Tamil Nadu
5) None of the above
Answer- 4) Keeladi, Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Scientists have discovered the oldest known human-made nano-
materials in the “unique black coatings” of ancient pottery shards dated
to 600 BC that were unearthed from an archeological site in Keeladi,
Tamil Nadu. The research was published in the journal Scientific
Reports and the findings have been documented in a paper published in
“Nature”. In accordance with the research these coatings are made of
carbon nanotubes (CNTs) which have enabled the layer to last more
than 2600 years.
25. Indian Men’s Football Team has been ranked at which place as per
the FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association)
updated in November 2020?
1) 101st
2) 100th
3) 104th
4) 106th
5) 108th
Answer- 3) 104th
Explanation:
As per the FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association)
updated in November, 2020, Indian Men’s Football Team rose 4 spots to
104 (1187 Points) from 108 in October, 2020 Rankings. Indian Men’s
Football Team coach is Igor Stimac (Croatia), Captain is Sunil Chhetri
(From Telangana).

26. Name the Italian writer who launched his first book for kids titled
“Vahana Masterclass” illustrating the Indian Mythology and
Culture.
1) Roshaan Khattak
2) Francesca Marino
3) Hussain Haqqani
4) Alfredo Covelli
5) Douglas Stuart
Answer- 4) Alfredo Covelli
Explanation:
Alfredo Covelli, Italian Writer launched his new kids book titled
“Vahana Masterclass” illustrating the Indian Mythology and Culture. The
illustration of the book was done by Indian artist Zainab Tambawalla
and the book is published by Scholastic India. Vahana Masterclass is
Alfredo’s first book in English, the first book for the Indian market and
his first book for kids.

27. Abhay Bharadwaj, Rajya Sabha MP (Member of Parliament) passed

away recently. He belonged to which political party?
 1) Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP)
2) Indian National Congress (INC)
3) Lok Janashakti Party (LJP)
4) Janta Dal United (JDU)
5) Samajwadi Party (SP)
Answer- 1) Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP)
Explanation:
Abhay Bharadwaj, member of BJP and Rajya Sabha MP (Member of
Parliament) passed away at the age of 66 in a hospital in Chennai, Tamil
Nadu. He passed away due to post COVID-19 complications. He hails
from Rajkot, Gujarat. He is the 2nd Rajya Sabha MP from Gujarat to die
due to COVID-19 complications after Ahmed Patel, Rajya Sabha MP of
Indian National Congress.

28. When is the National Pollution Control Day each year (2020 Theme:
raise awareness about the importance of pollution control and
educate people on how to prevent pollution)?
1) November 28
2) November 29
3) November 30
4) December 1
5) December 2
Answer- 5) December 2
Explanation:
National Pollution Control Day is annually observed across India on 2nd
December to honour the people who lost their lives in the Bhopal Gas
Tragedy in 1984. The day is observed to create awareness among the
general public about the pollution level of India and the rate on which
the harmful substance level in the environment has been increased
every year.2nd December 2020 marks the 36th anniversary of the
Bhopal Gas Tragedy.
The theme of the 2020 National Pollution Control Day is “raise
awareness about the importance of pollution control and educate
people on how to prevent pollution”.
29. When the World Computer Literacy Day is annually observed across
the globe?
1) November 29
2) November 30
3) December 1
4) December 2
5) December 3
Answer- 4) December 2
Explanation:
The World Computer Literacy Day is annually observed on 2nd
December to increase the awareness about the advanced gap and
increase the access to computer and information technology. The day
promotes the enhancement of the technology skills of women and
children.

STATIC GK based on Current Affairs

1. Dipor Bil, also spelt Deepor Beel is a ramsar site located in which
state?
1) Arunachal Pradesh
2) Sikkim
3) Assam
4) Mizoram
5) Tripura
Answer- 3) Assam
Explanation:
Dipor Bil, also spelt Deepor Beel, is located to the south-west of
Guwahati city, in Kamrup district of Assam, India It is a permanent
freshwater lake, in a former channel of the Brahmaputra River, to the
south of the main river.

2. Sunil Chhetri, Captain of Indian men’s football team hails from

which state?
1) Assam
2) Arunachal Pradesh
 3) Mizoram
4) Telangana
5) Karnataka
Answer- 4) Telangana
Explanation:
Sunil Chhetri was born on 3 August 1984 to K. B. Chhetri, an officer in
the Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers of the Indian Army,
and Sushila Chhetri in Secunderabad, Telangana, India. He is an Indian
professional footballer who plays as a striker or winger and captains
both the Indian Super League side Bengaluru and the Indian national
team.

3. Where is Machu Picchu (an Incan citadel set high in the Andes
Mountains) located?
1) Mexico
2) Tanzania
3) Peru
4) New Zealand
5) Ireland
Answer- 3) Peru
Explanation:
Machu Picchu is an Incan citadel set high in the Andes Mountains in
Peru, above the Urubamba River valley. Built in the 15th century and
later abandoned, it’s renowned for its sophisticated dry-stone walls that
fuse huge blocks without the use of mortar, intriguing buildings that
play on astronomical alignments and panoramic views. Its exact former
use remains a mystery.
Peru opens Machu Picchu for a single Japanese tourist after almost 7-
month wait. Peru opened the ruins of Machu Picchu for a single
Japanese tourist after he waited almost seven months to enter the Inca
citadel, while trapped in the Andean country during the coronavirus
outbreak.

4. Where is Shivalik Elephant Reserve located?

1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Kerala
 3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Uttarakhand
5) Chhattisgarh
Answer- 4) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
The Uttarakhand State Wildlife Board cleared a proposal to cancel the
notification of Shivalik Elephant Reserve, which is spread over 5,409
square km, in the state. The formal order for canceling the notification
will be issued by the state forest department.

5. The Headquarters of National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)

is located in _________.
1) New Delhi
2) Hyderabad, Telangana
3) Mumbai, Maharashtra
4) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
5) Pune, Maharashtra
Answer- 3) Mumbai, Maharashtra
Explanation:
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), Mumbai is an umbrella
organization for all retail payments system in India. It was set up with
the guidance and support of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Indian
Banks’ Association (IBA). The RBI, after setting up the Board for
Regulation and Supervision of Payment and Settlement Systems (BPSS)
in 2005, released a vision document incorporating a proposal to set up
an umbrella institution for all the RETAIL PAYMENT SYSTEMS in the
country. The core objective was to consolidate and integrate the multiple
systems with varying service levels into nation-wide uniform and
standard business process for all retail payment systems.

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1. Which Organisation created a New Laboratory named ‘Defence Geo

Informatics Research Establishment’ for focused research on
terrain and avalanches along the borders with China and Pakistan
by merging its 2 labs – Manali based Centre for Snow and Avalanche
Studies Establishment (SASE) & Delhi based Defence Terrain
Research Laboratory (DTRL)?
1) NASA
 2) HAL
3) DRDO
4) NITI Aayog
5) CCI
Answer- 3) DRDO
Explanation:
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) created a New
Laboratory named ‘Defence Geo Informatics Research Establishment’
for focused research on terrain and avalanches along the borders with
China and Pakistan by merging 2 DRDO labs – Manali based Centre for
Snow and Avalanche Studies Establishment (SASE) & Delhi based
Defence Terrain Research Laboratory (DTRL). The objective of the
merger is to make the organisation lean and result-oriented. It will help
in bringing together the capabilities & resources of two labs to work
under the same mission.

2. Which State Government’s tourism department organized the 9th

edition of International Sand Art festival at Chandrabhaga Beach
and parallely the 31st edition of Konark dance festival following the
COVID-19 protocols?
1) Telangana
2) Odisha
3) Jharkhand
4) Goa
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 2) Odisha
Explanation:
From 01-05 December, 2020 Odisha government’s tourism department
has organised the 9th edition of International Sand Art festival at
Chandrabhaga Beach in Odisha’s Puri district and parallely the 31st
edition of Konark dance festival following the COVID-19 protocols.
Theme of 2020 event was “environment” and “COVID-19”. India’s
renowned sand artist and Padma Shri Awardee, Sudarsan Pattnaik, is
the Chief Curator of the event. 70 artists from across India, have
participated to showcase their talent. Considering COVID-19, this year
saw no participation from the international artists.
3. Who will lead the Task Force constituted by Union Minister of
Education, Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ for preparing a blueprint on
imparting Technical Education in Mother Tongue?
1) Ramesh Pokhariyal ‘Nishank’
2) Narendra Modi
3) Krishna Kumari
4) Amit Khare
5) Sanjay Dhotre
Answer- 4) Amit Khare
Explanation:
Union Minister of Education, Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ constituted a
Task Force for preparing a blueprint on imparting Technical Education
in Mother Tongue. The Task Force will be headed by Secretary of Higher
Education (Amit Khare).
The Task Force will submit a report in 1 month based on suggestions
made by various stakeholders.

4. Which State is all set to establish its 6th National park, the
“Raimona National Park” in the Ripu Reserved Forest?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Gujarat
3) Rajasthan
4) Assam
5) West Bengal
Answer- 4) Assam
Explanation:
The Assam government has proposed to establish its 6th National park,
the “Raimona National Park” in the Ripu Reserved Forest of the state
which was severely damaged due to militancy. The proposal to upgrade
an area of 422 square kilometer notified Ripu Reserve forest under
Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve into Raimona National Park has
been submitted to Jagadish Mukhi, the governor of Assam.

5. Shri Narendra Singh Tomar (Union Minister for Food Processing

Industries) virtually inaugurated a Mega Food Park (MFP) in which
 state (November 2020)?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Kerala
4) Haryana
5) Punjab
Answer- 5) Punjab
Explanation:
Union Minister for Food Processing Industries, Agriculture and Farmers
Welfare, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj virtually inaugurated
Mega Food Park (MFP) at Phagwara in Kapurthala district of Punjab.
This Mega Food Park is built at a project cost of Rs 107.83 crores and
spread over 55 acres of land. It is expected to benefit about 25000
farmers and likely to generate employment of about 5000 persons.

6. The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority will be renamed to Saudi

Central Bank under a new law approved by Saudi Arabia’s King.
Who is the king of Saudi Arabia?
1) Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
2) Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud
3) Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
4) Sheikh Sultan bin Mohamed Al-Qasimi
5) Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
Answer- 2) Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud
Explanation:
The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority will be renamed to Saudi Central
Bank under a new law approved by Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin
Abdulaziz al-Saud. The new law identifies the central bank’s objectives
that include maintaining monetary stability, promoting financial sector
stability and supporting economic growth, with direct reporting to the
King of Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Central Bank will continue to use the
acronym “SAMA” due to its historic significance and relevance locally
and globally.

7. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has completed

private placement of what per cent of its equity shares worth Rs
 81.64 crores?
1) 10.63%
2) 24.63%
3) 14.63%
4) 4.63%
5) 34.63%
Answer- 4) 4.63%
Explanation:
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has completed
private placement of 4.63% of its equity shares worth Rs 81.64 crores.
This placement has enabled small finance and payment banks, as well
as fintechs to be its shareholders up to 0.44%. With this placement, now
the total shareholder entities for NPCI stand at 67.

8. Paytm has partnered with which Small Finance Bank, to offer

collateral-free instant digital loans to MSMEs (Micro, Small &
Medium Enterprises) on December 2, 2020?
1) AU Small Finance Bank (SFB)
2) Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (SFB)
3) Equitas Small Finance Bank (SFB)
4) Suryoday Small Finance Bank (SFB)
5) Utkarsh Small Finance Bank (SFB)
Answer- 4) Suryoday Small Finance Bank (SFB)
Explanation:
On December 2, 2020 Paytm partnered with Suryoday Small Finance
Bank (SFB) Ltd to offer collateral-free instant digital loans to
MSMEs(Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises). This will empower the
MSMEs. This is the 1st the first lending partnership for Paytm with a
small finance bank to help merchants to avail loans seamlessly. Paytm
and Suryoday SFB aims to disburse loans to more than 1 lakh small
businesses in the next 12 to 18 months, through this partnership.

9. NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development)

has signed a MoU with SBI (State Bank of India) On December 2, 2020
to take up joint intervention projects in which State?
1) Uttarakhand
 2) Telangana
3) Maharashtra
4) Gujarat
5) Karnataka
Answer- 5) Karnataka
Explanation:
On December 2, 2020 NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural
Development), Karnataka Regional Office Bengaluru, Karnataka has
signed MoU(Memorandum of Understanding) with SBI(State Bank of
India), LHO, Bengaluru. The two institutions are to take up joint
intervention projects in the State. NABARD through this MoU, aims to
provide grant support, concessional refinance and undertake capacity
building of the stakeholders of various livelihood interventions that is
promoted by NABARD.

10. International Financial Services Centre Authority (IFSCA) obtained

membership of International Association of Insurance Supervisors
(IAIS). Where is the headquarters of IFSCA?
1) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
2) Mumbai, Maharashtra
3) Pune, Maharashtra
4) Gandhinagar, Gujarat
5) New Delhi
Answer- 4) Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Explanation:
On Dec 2, 2020, International Financial Services Centre Authority
(IFSCA) obtained membership of International Association of Insurance
Supervisors (IAIS). Now, IFSCA can access IAIS’s global network and
would be able to exchange ideas and information relating to insurance
with other global regulators. This membership will aid in developing a
global Insurance hub in International Financial Services Centre (IFSC),
from current 17 entities, at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City
(GIFT). Injeti Srinivas was appointed as the first chairman of IFSCA.
Headquarter– Gandhinagar, Gujarat
11. Razorpay and _________ partnered to enable Indian MSMEs (Micro,
Small & Medium Enterprises) and Freelancers to seamlessly accept
international payments.
1) Cashfree
2) CCAvenue
3) Paytm
4) Paypal
5) Instamojo
Answer- 4) Paypal
Explanation:
Razorpay and PayPal partnered to enable Indian MSMEs (Micro, Small &
Medium Enterprises) and Freelancers to seamlessly accept international
payments. This removes the need to write a single line of code.

12. Finin Becomes India’s 1st full-fledged Consumer Neobank in

Partnership with which Bank? (The Bank also launched Hyper-
personalised SmartBanking platform in partnership with Finin).
1) DBS Bank India
2) SBM Bank (India) Limited (SBM Bank India)
3) HSBC India
4) Citi Bank
5) Standard Chartered Bank
Answer- 2) SBM Bank (India) Limited (SBM Bank India)
Explanation:
Finin launched itself as a ‘neobank’, in partnership with SBM Bank
(India) Limited (SBM Bank India). It is India’s 1st full-fledged consumer
neobank. SBM Bank India has launched Hyper-personalised
SmartBanking platform in partnership with Finin. The platform helps
the users to manage, save and invest their money in a smarter, secured
and simpler way.

13. Which Bank/Insurance Company launched the upgraded Mobile

application – USGI PULZ to enhance its service delivery?
1) Indian Bank
2) Indian Overseas Bank
3) Karnataka Bank
 4) HDFC General Insurance
5) Universal Sompo General Insurance Company
Answer- 5) Universal Sompo General Insurance Company
Explanation:
On 1st December 2020, the Universal Sompo General Insurance
Company Limited, a non-life insurance company launched the upgraded
Mobile application – USGI PULZ to enhance service delivery. The
Universal Sompo General Insurance Company Limited is a joint venture
of Indian Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Karnataka Bank Ltd, Dabur
Investment Corporation and Sompo Japan Insurance Inc, a leading
general insurer from Japan.

14. Which Insurance Company in association with Ketto India, has

initiated ‘PromisewalaDabba’, a nationwide crowdfunding
campaign?
1) ICICI Prudential life Insurance
2) HDFC Life Insurance
3) LIC
4) Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
5) Bharti Axa Life Insurance
Answer- 2) HDFC Life Insurance
Explanation:
HDFC Life in association with Ketto India has initiated
‘PromisewalaDabba’, a nationwide crowdfunding campaign. This is to
support the Dabbawalas of Mumbai, who have been affected due to the
COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown. As part of the campaign, a
PromisewalaDabba will be delivered that includes essential supplies
such as staple food ingredients, spices and accompaniments, sanitizers
and toiletries to their homes.

15. Who (first Dronacharya Awardee from the Union Territory of

Jammu and Kashmir) has been appointed as the Ambassador of Fit
India movement?
1) Jude Felix Sebastian (Hockey)
2) Yogesh Malviya (Mallakhamb)
3) Jaspal Rana (Shooting)
 4) Kuldeep Handoo (Wushu)
5) Gaurav Khanna (Para Badminton)
Answer- 4) Kuldeep Handoo (Wushu)
Explanation:
Srinagar born Wushu coach and the first Dronacharya Awardee from
the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Kuldeep Handoo is
appointed as the Ambassador of Fit India movement.

16. What was the theme for the 6th BRICS Youth Summit 2020 opening
ceremony held in Ulyanovsk, Russia?
1) Radical Economic Transformation
2) BRICS: Challenges of the Time for young People
3) Socio emotional skill- importance of soft skill
4) Youth as bridge for Intra-BRICS Exchanges
5) BRICS & Pandemic
Answer- 2) BRICS: Challenges of the Time for young People
Explanation:
On 29th November, 6th BRICS Youth Summit 2020 opening ceremony
and a meeting of BRICS Ministers was held in Ulyanovsk, Russia. Union
Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Kiren Rijiju virtually addressed the
6th BRICS Youth Summit 2020 on behalf of India, which was held from
29 November to 2 December, 2020.
Theme for 6th BRICS Youth Summit 2020- “BRICS: Challenges of the Time
for young People”.

17. Which edition of India-Suriname Joint Commission Meeting (JCM)

was held virtually on Dec 2, 2020?
1) 1st
2) 2nd
3) 3rd
4) 5th
5) 7th
Answer- 5) 7th
Explanation:
The 7th India-Suriname Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) was held
virtually. The meeting was Co-Chaired by the Minister of State for
 External Affairs, V. Muraleedharan & Albert R. Ramdin, Minister of
Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation of
the Republic of Suriname. The next JCM Meeting is set to be held at
Paramaribo, Capital of Suriname in 2022 on a date to be decided by both
countries.

18. Dr Harsh Vardhan Chaired “Health Talks”, Annual Conference

under _________ India Nobel Memorial Week.
1) Austria
2) New Zealand
3) Switzerland
4) Sweden
5) Poland
Answer- 4) Sweden
Explanation:
As a part of 13th Sweden India Nobel Memorial Week 2020, on
December 2, 2020, Union Minister Harsh Vardhan, Ministry of Health &
Family Welfare (MoHFW) chaired the inaugural session of “Health
Talks”, an annual conference of the India Sweden Healthcare
Innovation Centre. During the conference it was announced that the
Innovation Centre is also in the process of setting up a Centre of
Excellence at AIIMS Jodhpur on Cancer Care to help patients to better
understand and manage their disease.

19. The inaugural meeting of the United States (US)-India

Counternarcotics Working Group (CNWG) was held virtually. Where
is the headquarters of Narcotics Control Board (NCB)?
1) Mumbai
2) Pune
3) Hyderabd
4) New Delhi
5) Chennai
Answer- 4) New Delhi
Explanation:
The inaugural meeting of the United States (US)-India Counternarcotics
Working Group (CNWG) was held virtually where India was represented
 by Sachin Jain, Deputy Director General, Narcotics Control Board (NCB),
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
Director General of NCB– Rakesh Asthana
Headquarter of NCB– New Delhi

20. Name the entity that conducted the survey based on Satellite Data
from 2000-2019, which is the First-of-its Kind survey in India to look
at air pollution spatially.
1) CPCB-IITK (Central Pollution Control Board-Indian Institute of
Technology, Kanpur)
2) CPCB-IITM (Central Pollution Control Board-Indian Institute of
Technology, Madras)
3) CPCB-IITD (Central Pollution Control Board-Indian Institute of
Technology, Delhi)
4) Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
5) Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change
Answer- 3) CPCB-IITD (Central Pollution Control Board-Indian
Institute of Technology, Delhi)
Explanation:
According to a survey conducted by CPCB-IITD (Central Pollution Control
Board-Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi), Southern India & Eastern
India recorded a higher rate of increase in pollution levels than
the Indo-Gangetic Plain (IGP). The study was conducted based
on Satellite Data from 2000-2019, which is the First-of-its Kind survey to
look at air pollution spatially. The survey has also found that Air
Pollution in Rural India has increased at par with Urban India.  States
with Highest Levels of Pollution (2000-19):

State Pollution at Urban level Pollution at Rural level

Kerala 24.2% 21.9%

Goa 36.4% 37.3%

Andhra Pradesh 20.15% 18.9%

21. India’s annual tax loss aggregates to what amount according to the
first-of-its-kind report titled “The State of Tax Justice 2020- Tax
Justice in the time of COVID-19”?
1) $1 Billion
2) $5 Billion
3) $3.10 Billion
4) $10.3 Billion
5) $31 Billion
Answer- 4) $10.3 Billion
Explanation:
The Tax Justice Network (TJN) has released the first-of-its-kind report
titled “The State of Tax Justice 2020- Tax Justice in the time of COVID-19”
in accordance to which the international corporate tax abuse and
private tax evasion is incurring a global loss of over $427 billion in tax
each year. In this scenario, India’s annual tax loss aggregates to $10.3
billion i.e. $10,319,683,940 (equivalent to INR 70,000 crore), of which, a
major part is corporate tax evasion nearly $10.11 billion and $202.15
million is offshore private tax evasion.

22. Which Country is the Biggest Tax Loser according to the first-of-its-
kind report titled “The State of Tax Justice 2020- Tax Justice in the
time of COVID-19” (Cayman Islands (a British territory) being
Biggest contributor to Other Countries Tax Losses)?
1) United States (US)
2) United Kingdom (UK)
3) Germany
4) France
5) India
Answer- 1) United States (US)
Explanation:
The Asian region lost over $73.3 billion or $73,372,803,475. Its biggest
loser is China followed by India and Japan. Following table shows the
top 5 Biggest Tax Losers and Biggest contributors to other countries tax
losses:
 Rank Country

Biggest Tax Losers

1 United States (US)

2 United Kingdom (UK)

3 Germany

4 France

5 Brazil

Biggest contributors to Other Countries Tax Losses

1 Cayman Islands (a British territory)

2 United Kingdom (UK)

3 The Netherlands

4 Luxembourg

5 United States (US)

23. What is India’s rank in 6th Financial Secrecy Index (FSI) 2020?
1) 56th
2) 63rd
3) 28th
4) 15th
5) 47th
Answer- 5) 47th
Explanation:
The FSI 2020 ranked 133 countries on the basis of 20 indicators on how
intensely the country’s tax and financial systems serve as a tool
for individuals to hide their finances from the rule of law, including
other countries’ laws.  It was the 6th edition of FSI. It was first published
in 2009.

Financial Secrecy Index 2020 Ranking

Rank Country
 47 India

1 Cayman Islands

2 United States (US)

3 Switzerland

4 Hong Kong

5 Singapore

India’s FSI value is 238.68 with a secrecy score of 47.84. The FSI 2020
stated a 7% reduction in global financial secrecy as a result of recent
transparency reforms.

OECD countries are responsible for 49% of all financial secrecy in the
world.

24. Which Indian Company has topped the 2020 Fortune 500 Ranking
List of Indian companies?
1) Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL)
2) Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL)
3) Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
4) State Bank of India (SBI)
5) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Answer- 1) Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL)
Explanation:
Fortune India announced the 2020 Fortune 500 Ranking List of Indian
companies. The list is topped by Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) with
revenue of Rs 615,854.00 crore, accounting for 7% of cumulative
revenues and 11% profit of the companies featured. RIL retains the top
rank for the 2nd time. Table of Top 3 Companies in 2020 Fortune 500 List
of Indian Companies is given below

Rank Organisation Name Revenue in Rs(crore)

1 Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) 615,854.00

2 Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.(IOCL) 493,932.99

 3 Oil & Natural Gas Corporation 405,243.31

State Bank of India-SBI is ranked in 4th spot with revenue of Rs

368,010.65 crore, followed by Bharat Petroleum Corporation (Rs
288,974.97 crore revenue) and Tata Motors(Rs 261,875.55 crore
revenue). 7th spot is secured by Rajesh Exports with Rs 195,607.23 crore
revenue, followed by Tata Consultancy Services(Rs 161,541.00 crore
revenue) and ICICI Bank (Rs 149,786.10 crore revenue). Larsen &
Toubro-L&T with Rs 147,820.13 crore revenue, secures the 10th rank.

25. Which Orgaanisation/Armed Forces carried out the Firing of

Indigenously Developed Akash Missile System (Surface-to-Air
Missile) & Russian-Origin Short-Range Igla Missile (Surface-to-Air
Missile) as part of a drill which took place at Suryalanka, Andhra
Pradesh.
1) Indian Army
2) Indian Navy
3) Indian Air Force
4) DRDO
5) Bharat Dynamics Ltd
Answer- 3) Indian Air Force
Explanation:
The Indian Air Force (IAF) carried out the Firing of Indigenously
Developed Akash Missile System (Surface-to-Air Missile) & Russian-
Origin Short-Range Igla Missile (Surface-to-Air Missile) as part of a drill
which took place at Air Force Station in Suryalanka, Andhra Pradesh.
The drills were part of an exercise which was carried from November
23-December 2 by the IAF.

26. Where did Indian Navy’s Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) undergo
Basin Trials) on November 30, 2020?
1) Mazagon Dock Limited, Mumbai.
2) Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Visakhapatnam.
3) Cochin Shipyard Limited (CGL), Cochin
 4) Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Kolkata.
5) Goa Shipyard Limited.
Answer- 3) Cochin Shipyard Limited (CGL), Cochin
Explanation:
Indian Navy’s Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) will be commissioned by
the end of 2021 or by early 2022. The IAC had undergone Basin Trials at
the Cochin Shipyard Limited (CGL) on November 30, 2020. The Sea Trials
of the IAC would be undertaken in the first half of 2021 after which it
will be ready for induction into the Indian Navy.

27. Which IIT develop a “damaru” inspired lattice for vibration

isolation in High speed trains and Stealth Submarines?
1) IIT Madras
2) IIT Bombay
3) IIT Kharagpur
4) IIT Delhi
5) IIT Kanpur
Answer- 5) IIT Kanpur
Explanation:
Under the SPARKS project of MHRD, IIT Kanpur researchers develop a
“damaru” inspired lattice, which shows tremendous application in
vibration isolation in high speed trains, Stealth submarines and
Helicopters. The hour-glass shaped meta-structure provides superior
absorption of electromagnetic and sonic waves. Theoretically, this
absorption could provide “invisibility” of an object either in optical or in
acoustic domain.

28. Virat Kohli became the Fastest Batsman to reach 12, 000 runs in
ODIs during the 3-match Dettol ODI series 2020 in Australia. He took
how much innings to achieve the milestone?
1) 240 innings
2) 235 innings
3) 242 innings
4) 252 innings
5) 250 innings
 Answer- 3) 242 innings
Explanation:
The Australian Cricket Team won the 3-match Dettol ODI series 2020
against India by 2-1. Australian Batsman Steve Smith was chosen as the
Player of the Series for scoring 216 runs in the series which included 2
Centuries. uring the series Virat Kohli became the Fastest Batsman to
reach 12, 000 runs in ODIs (242 innings) & 22, 000 International runs
(462 International innings). The ODI Series is the first for India in the
2020-22 ICC (International Cricket Council) Cricket World Cup Super
League. The top 7 teams on the points table of ICC super league will
qualify directly for the 2023 ODI World Cup set to be held in India.

29. Name the latest book of Internet gaming entrepreneur Alok

Kejriwal through which he talks about principles of success and
shares some of his spiritual experiences and the lessons that he
learnt from them.
1) Boskiyana
2) I am No Messiah
3) Till We Win
4) The Code to Success
5) The Cave
Answer- 5) The Cave
Explanation:
Internet gaming entrepreneur Alok Kejriwal talks about principles of
success and shares some of his spiritual experiences and the lessons that
he learnt from them in his new book.
In “The Cave”, he shares intimate aspects of his life that bring meaning
and balance to his journey as a successful digital entrepreneur.
According to Kejriwal, CEO and co-founder of Games2Win, he wants to
debunk the myth that spirituality is for the old and retired and instead
try and infuse its magic into the lives of the young adults as early as
possible. Kejriwal”s first book was “Why I Stopped Wearing My Socks”.

30. Zafarullah khan Jamali passed away recently. He was former PM of

which Country?
1) Bangladesh
 2) Sri Lanka
3) India
4) Pakistan
5) Afghanistan
Answer- 4) Pakistan
Explanation:
The 15th Prime Minister of Pakistan Zafarullah khan Jamali passed
away at Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology & National Institute of
Heart Diseases (AFIC-NIHD), a military hospital in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
He served as PM from November 2002 to June 2004 for duration of 1
Year, 7 Months and 3 days.

31. Valéry Giscard d’Estaing the former President of ________ who served
from 1974 to 1981 passed away.
1) Israel
2) Peru
3) France
4) Spain
5) Italy
Answer- 3) France
Explanation:
Valéry Giscard d’Estaing the former President of France who served
from 1974 to 1981 passed away at the age of 94 at his residence in Loir-
et-Cher region, in central France. He passed away due to COVID-19
complications. He was born on 2nd February 1926 in Koblenz, French-
occupied Germany (now Germany).

32. Maulana Kalbe Sadiq also known as India’s “second Sir Syed Ahmad
Khan” passed away recently. He was a _________.
1) Politician
2) Cricketer
3) Islamic scholar
4) Writer
5) Singer
Answer- 3) Islamic scholar
Explanation:
 Prominent Shia cleric and Islamic scholar Maulana Kalbe Sadiq passed
away at the age of 83 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. He was born on 22nd
June 1939 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. He was an educationist,
philanthropist, who served as the senior vice president of All India
Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB). He was described as India’s
“second Sir Syed Ahmad Khan”.

33. Sahitya Academy award winner poet Alokeranjan Dasgupta has

passed away at his residence in Germany. He was a renowned poet
of which language?
1) Marathi
2) Santhali
3) Bengali
4) Telugu
5) Kannada
Answer- 3) Bengali
Explanation:
Sahitya Academy award winner Bengali poet Alokeranjan Dasgupta has
passed away at his residence in Germany. He was 87. His first book,
titled “JoubanBaul”, was published in 1959. After that he authored
several books and translated many literary works. The poet also paid a
vital role in consolidating Indo-German cultural ties in his lifetime.
Dasgupta completed his studies from Visva Bharati School and then St.
Xaviers College and Jadavpur University in Kolkata. He was faculty at JU
teaching competitive literature. Later on he moved to Germany on
scholarship and settled there.

34. When is the United Nations (UN)’s International Day of Persons with
Disabilities observed across the globe (2020 Theme: International
Day of Persons with Disabilities is “Building Back Better: toward a
disability-inclusive, accessible and sustainable post COVID-19
World”)?
1) November 30
2) December 1
3) December 2
 4) December 3
5) December 4
Answer- 4) December 3
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities
is annually observed across the globe on 3rd December to promote the
participation of people with disabilities and to take action towards the
inclusion of them in all aspects of the society and development. The
theme of the 2020 International Day of Persons with Disabilities is
“Building Back Better: toward a disability-inclusive, accessible and
sustainable post COVID-19 World”.

35. The United Nations (UN) observes International Day for the
Abolition of Slavery on which day?
1) November 30
2) December 1
3) December 2
4) December 3
5) December 4
Answer- 3) December 2
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
is annually celebrated across the globe on 2nd December with an aim to
eradicate the modern form of slavery like human trafficking, sexual
exploitation, child labour, forced marriage and forced recruitment of
children for armed conflicts. 2nd December 1949 was the day on which
the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA) adopted the resolution
A/RES/317(IV).

STATIC GK based on Current Affairs

1. Where is the headquarters of International Labour Organisation

(ILO)?
1) Washington D.C, US
2) Paris, France
3) New York City, US
 4) Rome, Italy
5) Geneva, Switzerland
Answer- 5) Geneva, Switzerland
Explanation:
The International Labour Organization is a United Nations agency
whose mandate is to advance social and economic justice through
setting international labour standards. Founded in October 1919 under
the League of Nations, it is the first and oldest specialised agency of the
UN. Director General (DG)– Guy Ryder.
Headquarters– Geneva, Switzerland.

2. Where is the headquarters of Suryodaya Small Finance Bank?

1) Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
2) Pune, Maharshtra
3) Bengaluru, Karnataka
4) New Delhi
5) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Answer- 1) Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Explanation:
It is one among the 10 companies and the only one from Maharashtra to
obtain a ’Small Finance Bank’ licence from the Reserve Bank of India
(RBI). It was launched on January 23rd 2017. Managing Director (MD)
and CEO– Baskar Babu Ramachandran
Tagline– A Bank of Smiles
Headquarters– Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra

3. Who is the Director General of Narcotics Control Board (NCB)?

1) S S Deswal
2) Rakesh Asthana
3) Rishi Kumar Shukla
4) Alok Verma
5) M Nageshwar Rao
Answer- 2) Rakesh Asthana
Explanation:
The Narcotics Control Bureau is an Indian federal law enforcement and
intelligence agency under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of
 India headquartered in New Delhi. The agency is tasked with combating
drug trafficking and the use of illegal substances under the provisions of
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. Rakesh Asthana is the
Director General of NCB at present.

4. Which Country will host BRICS games in 2021?

1) Brazil
2) Russia
3) India
4) China
5) South Africa
Answer- 3) India
Explanation:
On the occasion of India’s annual sports competitions along with the
Khelo India Games, BRICS member countries will be invited to showcase
their traditional indigenous games in the inaugural or closing ceremony
of Khelo India 2021, at Panchkula, Haryana.

5. Where is the Konark Sun Temple located?

1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Telangana
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) West Bengal
5) Odisha
Answer- 5) Odisha
Explanation:
Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century CE Sun temple at Konark about 35
kilometres northeast from Puri on the coastline of Odisha, India. The
temple is attributed to king Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga
Dynasty about 1250 CE

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1. Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan

virtually launched India’s first Mobile CNG Dispensing Unit. The
mobile refueling unit will be operated by which Company?
1) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
 2) Mahanagar Gas Ltd (MNGL)
3) Indraprastha Gas
4) Adani Gas
5) Petronet LNG
Answer- 2) Mahanagar Gas Ltd (MNGL)
Explanation:
Country’s first Mobile CNG Dispensing Unit was virtually launched by
Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan. On the
occasion he informed that India’s CNG capacity has doubled since 2014.
Minister inaugurated 5 stations through video conference. Mobile
refueling Unit, operated by Mahanagar Gas Ltd (MNGL), Pune.

2. The newly-built Majerhat Bridge which has been renamed as ‘Jai

Hind’ bridge recently is located at which state?
1) West Bengal
2) Assam
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Uttarakhand
5) Bihar
Answer- 1) West Bengal
Explanation:
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee named the newly-built
Majerhat bridge in Kolkata as ‘Jai Hind’ bridge to commemorate the
125th Birth Anniversary of Subash Chandra Bose. The new bridge has
been built in the place of an old one which collapsed in September 2018.
It is 650-metres long and connects the Central part of Kolkata to the
South western suburbs of Behala and others.

3. Vice President Venkaiah Naidu virtually released a commemorative

Postage Stamp in honour of the 12th Prime Minister of India on
December 4, 2020. Who was the 12th PM of India?
1) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
2) H D Deve Gowda
3) I K Gujral
4) Manmohan Singh
5) P V Narsimha Rao
 Answer- 3) I K Gujral
Explanation:
On December 4, 2020, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu virtually released
a commemorative Postage Stamp in honour of the Late Prime Minister
of India & Freedom Fighter, I K Gujral (Inder Kumar Gujral). Naresh
Gujral, Member of Parliament, B. Selvakumar, Chief Postmaster General-
Tamil Nadu Circle, Sumathi Ravichandran, PostMaster General, Chennai
City Region participated in the virtual event. I K Gujral was the 12th
Prime Minister of India, he served as the Prime Minister from April
1997-March 1998.

4. Union Minister Harsh Vardhan addressed the 1st SCO-YSC 2020

(Shanghai Cooperation Organisation – Young Scientists Conclave)
hosted by India from November 24-28, 2020 virtually. What was the
theme of the event?
1) Shaping SCO-STI Partnership: Young Scientists Perspectives
2) Radical Economic Transformation
3) Socio emotional skill- importance of soft skill
4) Youth as bridge for Intra-SCO Exchanges
5) None of the above
Answer- 1) Shaping SCO-STI Partnership: Young Scientists
Perspectives
Explanation:
Union Minister for Science & Technology, Harsh Vardhan addressed the
1st SCO-YSC 2020 (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation – Young Scientists
Conclave) held virtually from November 24-28, 2020 as an integral part
of SCO Young Scientists Forum (SCO YSF). India is the Host and
Organizer of the Forum. The Theme of the conclave was “Shaping SCO-
STI (Science, Technology and Innovation) Partnership: Young Scientists
Perspectives”.

5. How many people have been pushed into Extreme Poverty in the
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) According to “The Least
Developed Countries Report 2020” released by UNCTAD (United
Nations Conference on Trade and Development)?
1) 10 Million
 2) 23 Million
3) 32 Million
4) 42 Million
5) 50 Million
Answer- 3) 32 Million
Explanation:
According to “The Least Developed Countries Report 2020: Productive
Capacities for the New Decade” released by UNCTAD (United Nations
Conference on Trade and Development), Pandemic has pushed around
32 Million People into Extreme Poverty in the Least Developed Countries
(LDCs). Due to the Pandemic 32 million people live on less than USD 1.90
per day. According to the report, this is the worst economic performance
of 47 countries in LDCs since the Third-World debt crisis of 1980s.

6. Which is the 1st country to recognise Pfizer-bioNTech’s coronavirus

vaccine?
1) Russia
2) Britain
3) Australia
4) United States
5) India
Answer- 2) Britain
Explanation:
The Government of Britain has become the first country to recognise
Pfizer-bioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine, after recommendations by
Independent Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
(MHRA) for its use. Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine has been proven
to have 95% effectiveness against COVID-19 in the final phase trials.

7. India’s largest Hyperlocal fintech startup, PayNearby Technologies

Pvt. Ltd. launched the “PayNearby shopping card” powered by
RuPay in collaboration with NPCI and which Bank?
1) HDFC Bank
2) YES Bank
3) Axis Bank
 4) ICICI Bank
5) IDFC First Bank
Answer- 2) YES Bank
Explanation:
India’s largest Hyperlocal fintech startup, PayNearby Technologies Pvt.
Ltd., in collaboration with YES Bank and National Payments Corporation
of India (NPCI) launched the “PayNearby shopping card” powered by
RuPay for its retail partners to provide maximum benefits of e-
commerce in a risk-free mode over mass market category.

8. Name the bank which partnered with Rupifi and Visa to launch
Business Credit Card for MSMEs (December 2020).
1) HDFC Bank
2) YES Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) ICICI Bank
5) IDFC First Bank
Answer- 3) Axis Bank
Explanation:
Axis bank Ltd in partnership with Rupifi and Visa launched ‘Axis Bank
Rupifi Business Credit Card’ for MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises). This Contactless Co-Branded credit card, powered by Visa
is applicable only to the MSMEs businesses that transact on the
aggregator platforms partnered with Rupifi PAN (Permanent Account
Number) India for their business purchases. The card offers credit
solutions to such MSMEs. It is only for domestic transactions.

9. As per the official data released by Controller General of Accounts

(CGA), the Central Government’s fiscal deficit increased to what
percent of the annual budget estimate of FY21, at the end of October
2020?
1) 105%
2) 107.9%
3) 119.7%
4) 113.7%
5) 121.5%
 Answer- 3) 119.7%
Explanation:
In accordance with the official data released by Controller General of
Accounts (CGA), the Central Government’s fiscal deficit increased to Rs
9.53 lakh crore (9,53,154 crore), or 119.7% of the annual budget estimate
of FY21, at the end of October 2020. It was 114.8% of the annual budget
estimate at the end of September 2020. Also, in the first 7 months of the
FY20, the deficit was at 102.4% of the annual target. The key reason
behind this increase is poor revenue realization due to lockdown
imposed to curb COVID-19.

10. Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development

Authority (APEDA) has signed a MoU with which financial
institution to Cooperate in Agriculture Activities & Implementing
Agriculture Export Policy?
1) Small industrial Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
2) World Bank
3) New Development Bank
4) Asian Development Bank
5) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
Answer- 5) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
(NABARD)
Explanation:
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development
Authority (APEDA) and National Bank for Agriculture and Rural
Development (NABARD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
to address the key interests of Agriculture and allied sectors for bringing
better value to the stakeholders and Implementing Agriculture Export
Policy (AEP). The MoU was signed virtually at the respective
headquarters, by Dr. Sudhanshu, Secretary APEDA and Mr. Nilay D.
Kapoor, Chief General Manager, NABARD.

11. Name the Equity financing firm which partnered with NITI Aayog’s
Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) on a year-long
partnership, to promote women entrepreneurship in India.
1) Sequoia India
 2) Dragoneer Investment Group
3) Faering Capital
4) Mahindra Partners
5) Gaja Capitals
Answer- 1) Sequoia India
Explanation:
Equity financing firm Sequoia India partnered with NITI Aayog’s
Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) on a year-long partnership,
to promote women entrepreneurship in India.
Sequoia India will mentor a group of women founders to equip them
with domain knowledge and skills through mentorship sessions with
investors and business leaders.

12. CREDAI-MCHI partnered with which of the following

organization/Companies for the first virtual edition of India’s
largest real-estate expo from 4th December 2020 to 13th December
2020?
1) State Bank of India
2) Google
3) BookMyShow
4) Only 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
CREDAI-MCHI partnered with State Bank of India, Google and
BookMyShow for the first virtual edition of India’s largest real-estate
expo from 4th December 2020 to 13th December 2020. This
collaboration between CREDAI-MCHI, SBI Google & BookMyShow is the
first of its kind in the Real Estate sector.

13. Who has been appointed as the first Vice President of the World
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association (WLPGA)?
1) Shashi Shanker
2) Mukesh kumar Surana
3) Shrikant Madhav Vaidya
 4) D Rajkumar
5) I Srinivas Rao
Answer- 3) Shrikant Madhav Vaidya
Explanation:
Shrikant Madhav Vaidya, Chairman of Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) was
appointed as the first Vice President of the World Liquefied Petroleum
Gas Association (WLPGA), an authoritative voice of the LPG industry
across the globe which represents the complete LPG value chain.

14. Defence Ministry approved the Creation of 2 New Posts namely–

Deputy Chief for Military Operations & Strategic Planning and
Director General (DG) of Information Warfare. Who will be the 1st
Deputy Chief of Army Staff for Military Operations & Strategic
Planning?
1) Karambir Singh
2) R K S Bhadauria
3) Paramjit Singh
4) Bipin Rawat
5) M M Naravane
Answer- 3) Paramjit Singh
Explanation:
As a part of reorganisation of Army Headquarters, Defence Ministry
approved the Creation of 2 New Posts – Deputy Chief for Military
Operations & Strategic Planning & Director General (DG) of Information
Warfare. The Deputy Chief (for Military Operations & Strategic Planning)
will be the 3rd post of Deputy Chief in the Indian Army. Director General
of Military Operations (DGMO) Lt General Paramjit Singh is set to
become the First Deputy Chief of Army Staff for Military Operations &
Strategic Planning.

15. Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Hindustan

Unilever Limited’s relaunched adult nutrition brand, Horlicks
Protein Plus?
1) Amitabh Bachchan
2) Salman Khan
3) Aamir Khan
 4) Akshay Kumar
5) Rajkumar Rao
Answer- 4) Akshay Kumar
Explanation:
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) appointed Bollywood actor, Akshay
Kumar as the brand ambassador of its relaunched adult nutrition brand,
Horlicks Protein Plus, through a new TVC (Television Commercial).
Through the campaign, he will represent the brand and encourage
urban Indian adults to fight the protein deficiency on a daily basis by
making ‘Protein ka routine’ (make protein a routine).

16. Who has been appointed as the 27th Director General of Border
Roads Organisation (BRO) recently?
1) S S Deswal
2) Rakesh Asthana
3) Rajeev Chaudhry
4) Alok Verma
5) M Nageshwar Rao
Answer- 3) Rajeev Chaudhry
Explanation:
Lieutenant General (Lt Gen) Rajeev Chaudhry assumed charge as 27th
Director General(DG) of Border Roads Organisation(BRO). He succeeds
Lt Gen Harpal Singh. BRO is headquartered in New Delhi, India.

17. Who has won the US $1 million annual Global Teacher Prize 2020
(the prize was founded by Varkey Foundation & organized in
partnership with UNESCO)?
1) Dr Susanta Kar
2) Sadat Rahman
3) S Hareesh
4) Ranjitsinh Disale
5) Paul Zacharia
Answer- 4) Ranjitsinh Disale
Explanation:
Ranjitsinh Disale, a teacher from Zilla Parishad Primary School,
Paritewadi, Solapur district in Maharashtra, India won US $1 million
 annual Global Teacher Prize 2020. The Prize was founded by Varkey
Foundation and organised in partnership with UNESCO (United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation). He won this award as
he transformed the life of young girls at the Zilla Parishad Primary
School and has ignited the Quick-Response (QR) coded textbook
revolution in India.

18. Who has been named as the first ever “Kid of the Year” by TIME
Magazine?
1) Udit Singhal
2) Krishna Tirath
3) Sadat Rahman
4) Gitanjali Rao
5) Greta Thunberg
Answer- 4) Gitanjali Rao
Explanation:
Gitanjali Rao,15-year-old Indian-American Scientist and Inventor has
been named as the first ever “Kid of the Year” by TIME Magazine. She
was selected from a field of more than 5000 nominees for her work “to
tackle issues ranging from contaminated drinking water to opioid
addiction and cyberbullying using technology”.

19. Who represented India in the 5th Presidium Meeting of the BRICS
Media Forum held virtually on November 30, 2020 to Combat
Disinformation?
1) N. Ram, The Hindu group
2) Vineet Kumar Jain, The Times of India
3) Ashwini Kumar Chopra, Punjab Kesari
4) Virendra Kumar Charoria, Hindustan Times
5) Vivek Goenka, The Indian Express Group
Answer- 1) N. Ram, The Hindu group
Explanation:
5th Presidium Meeting of the BRICS Media Forum, was held virtually,
the countries exchanged information from the economic issues to public
health issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. The focus point of
discussion was “virus of disinformation” in the era of pandemic. Heads
 of five leading news organisations from BRICS countries participated
virtually, represented by N.Ram, Director of The Hindu group, India.

20. Which Country hosted the Virtual Ministerial Roundtable of 7th IEF-
IGU (International Energy Forum-International Gas Union)
Ministerial Gas Forum?
1) Indonesia
2) Vietnam
3) Malaysia
4) Russia
5) Myanmar
Answer- 3) Malaysia
Explanation:
Union Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Dharmendra Pradhan
represented India at the Virtual Ministerial Roundtable of 7th IEF-IGU
(International Energy Forum-International Gas Union) Ministerial Gas
Forum held from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Forum was hosted by the
Government of Malaysia and was inaugurated by Muhyiddin Yassin,
Prime Minister of Malaysia. It is a Biennial event and is being held
Online for the First Time. The Theme of the Forum – “Towards Recovery
and Shared Prosperity: Natural Gas Opportunities for a Sustainable
World”.

21. Which Police Station has topped the annual list of India’s Top 10
Police Stations for the year 2020 released by Ministry of Home
Affairs (MHA) during the virtual 55th annual DGPs and IGPs
conference 2020?
1) AWPS-Suramangalam, Tamil Nadu (TN)
2) Kharsang, Arunachal Pradesh
3) Nongpok Sekmai, Manipur
4) Jhilmili (Bhaiya Thana), Chhattisgarh
5) Sanguem, Goa
Answer- 3) Nongpok Sekmai, Manipur
Explanation:
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) released the annual list of India’s
Top 10 Police Stations for 2020 during the virtual 55th annual DGPs
 (Director Generals of Police) and IGPs (Inspector Generals of Police)
conference 2020 which was attended by the Prime Minister (PM)
Narendra Modi, Union Minister Amit Anilchandra Shah, MHA among
others. The list was topped by Manipur’s Nongpok Sekmai police station
in Thoubal district as the best performing police station in India. It was
followed by AWPS-Suramangalam in Tamil Nadu’s Salem city and
Kharsang in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district. Following table
shows the list of India’s Top 5 Police Stations for 2020:

Rank Police Station District State

1 Nongpok Sekmai Thoubal Manipur

2 AWPS-Suramangalam Salem City Tamil Nadu (TN)

3 Kharsang Changlang Arunachal Pradesh (AR)

4 Jhilmili (Bhaiya Thana) Surajpur Chhattisgarh

5 Sanguem South Goa Goa

22. Who is the richest women of India according to the 2nd edition of
“Kotak Wealth Hurun – Leading Wealthy Women” 2020?
1) Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
2) Roshni Nadar Malhotra
3) Nilima Motaparti
4) Leena Gandhi Tewari
5) Kanika Tekriwal
Answer- 2) Roshni Nadar Malhotra
Explanation:
The 2nd edition of “Kotak Wealth Hurun – Leading Wealthy Women”
2020 was jointly launched by Kotak Wealth Management, a division of
Kotak Mahindra Bank (Kotak) and Hurun India. Roshni Nadar Malhotra
(32 years), the chairperson of HCL Technologies has topped the Kotak
Wealth Hurun India 2020 and was named as India’s richest woman with
a wealth of Rs.54,850 crore. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Chairperson and
Managing Director of Biocon Limited was named the 2nd richest women
 of India with a wealth of Rs.36600 crores. She is the wealthiest self-made
woman on the list.

23. The Bank of India agreed on Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) with
AXA Investment Managers Asia Holdings Pvt Ltd to Acquire 49%
Stake each in BOI AXA Investment Managers, BOI AXA Trustee
Services. Where is the headquarters of Bank of India located?
1) Hyderabad
2) Chennai
3) New Delhi
4) Mumbai
5) Kolkata
Answer- 4) Mumbai
Explanation:
The Mumbai, Maharashtra headquartered – Bank of India (BOI) entered
into a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) with AXA Investment Managers
Asia Holdings Pvt Ltd (AXA IM), a part of AXA Group. Through the SPA,
BOI agreed to purchase AXA IMs:
Entire 49% equity shares in BOI AXA Investment Managers Private
Limited (BALM).
Entire 49% equity shares in BOI AXA Trustee Services Private Limited
(BATS).

24. The Department of Space (DoS) has signed first one of its kind Non-
Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with which company for launch
vehicle development programme?
1) New Space India Ltd
2) Agnikul Cosmos Pvt. Ltd
3) Skyroot Aerospace
4) Antrix Corporation Ltd
5) Vector Space (India) Infraventure Pvt. Ltd.
Answer- 2) Agnikul Cosmos Pvt. Ltd
Explanation:
The Department of Space (DoS) has signed first one of its kind Non-
Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with Agnikul Cosmos Pvt. Ltd under which
the latter can access the facilities and technical expertise of Indian
 Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for its launch vehicle programme. It
was signed by R Umamaheswaran, Scientific Secretary, ISRO, on behalf
of DoS and Srinath Ravichandran, Chief Executive Officer (CEO),
Aginukul in Bengaluru, Karnataka. As a part of MoU, ISRO will provide
full support to Agnikul for testing and qualifying its launch vehicle
programme small rocket that can launch 100 kg satellites into low earth
orbit.

25. Tennis player, Enrique López Pérez has been banned for eight years
after an investigation by the Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU) for match
fixing. He is from which Country?
1) Serbia
2) Spain
3) Switzerland
4) Mexico
5) France
Answer- 2) Spain
Explanation:
Spanish tennis player, Enrique López Pérez has been banned for eight
years after an investigation by the Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU) found that
he had partaken in three separate instances of match fixing activity in
2017. Additionally, he has been fined $25,000 (US).

26. Who authored the book titled “40 Years with Abdul Kalam- Untold
Stories”, which was released by Vice President of India M Venkaiah
Naidu recently?
1) Dr A.Sivathanu Pillai
2) Dr Sundaram(S) Ramakrishnan
3) Romila Thapar
4) Jitendra Singh
5) Dr Shyam Kishor Gupta
Answer- 1) Dr A. Sivathanu Pillai
Explanation:
The Vice President of India M Venkaiah Naidu released the book titled
“40 Years with Abdul Kalam- Untold Stories”, a book on the life of the
former President of India Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. The book was authored
 by Dr A.Sivathanu Pillai. The book is published by Pentagon Press LLp
and the foreword was written by Pranab Mukherjee, former president
of India.

27. Padma Shri – Dr Sundaram (S) Ramakrishnan passed away recently.

What was his profession?
1) Professor
2) Doctor
3) Scientist
4) Politician
5) Engineer
Answer- 3) Scientist
Explanation:
Padma Shri Dr Sundaram(S) Ramakrishnan, Indian space scientist and
former director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre-VSSC (January 2013 to
June 2014) passed away at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala at the age of 71.
He also served as a director of Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC)
from June 2010 to December 2012.

28. Padma Bhushan Dharampala Chunni Lal Gulati, also called as “King
of Spice”, passed away recently. He was founder and CEO of which
Brand?
1) Goldie Masale
2) Ashok Masala
3) MDH Masala
4) Catch Masala
5) Kitchen King Masala
Answer- 3) MDH Masala
Explanation:
Dharampala Chunni Lal Gulati, the founder and CEO of MDH Masala
India’s famous spices company, dies at the age of 97 due to cardiac
arrest. The pioneer of the ready to use ground spices, also called as
“King of Spice” was awarded India’s third highest civilian award
“Padma Bhushan” in 2019.
29. Indian Navy Day celebrates in annual day on which day to celebrate
the achievements of Indian Navy and commemorate the launch of
Operation Trident during the 1971 Indo-Pak war?
1) December 1
2) December 2
3) December 3
4) December 4
5) December 5
Answer- 4) December 4
Explanation:
Indian Navy Day is annually celebrated on 4th December to celebrate
the achievements of Indian Navy and commemorate the launch of
Operation Trident during the 1971 Indo-Pak war. The Navy day 2020
marks the commencement of the 50th Anniversary of the victory in the
1971 war – “Swarnim Vijay Varsh”. The theme of Indian Navy Day 2020
is “Indian Navy Combat Ready, Credible & Cohesive”.

30. The year 2020 set to be among one of the Three Warmest Years Ever
Recorded according to the “State of the Global Climate 2020” report
published by __________.
1) United Nations Environment Programme
2) World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
3) The International Union for Conservation of Nature
4) Greenpeace International
5) India Meteorological Department (IMD)
Answer- 2) World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Explanation:
According to the “State of the Global Climate 2020” Interim report
released by the United Nations World Meteorological Organization
(WMO) based on the temperature data from January-October (of 2020),
the year 2020 is set to be among one of the Three Warmest Years Ever
recorded (2019, 2016, 2015). The Finalized version of the 2020 report
will be published in March 2021.

31. According to the report titled “The Production Gap, 2020” produced
by the UNEP, what is the average warming target as per the Paris
 Climate Agreement?
1) 5°C
2) 3.5°C
3) 3°C
4) 2.5°C
5) 1.5°C
Answer- 5) 1.5°C
Explanation:
In accordance with the report titled “The Production Gap, 2020”
produced by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) the
world is planning an average annual increase of 2% for coal, oil, and gas
production in 2030 as against the requirement of fossil fuel reduction by
around 6% per year between 2020 and 2030 to attain warming target of
1.5°C.

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1. Where is the Mount Semeru, an active volcano, located?

1) Indonesia
2) Myanmar
3) Africa
4) New Zealand
5) Russia
Answer- 1) Indonesia
Explanation:
Semeru, or Mount Semeru, is an active volcano in East Java, Indonesia.
It is located in the subduction zone, where the Indo-Australia plate
subducts under the Eurasia plate. It is the highest mountain on the
island of Java. This stratovolcano is also known as Mahameru, meaning
‘The Great Mountain. It came into the new when recently hot ash
tumbled as far as 3,000 metres (9,800 feet) down the slopes of Mount
Semeru. The 3,676-metre (12,060-feet) mountain in Lumajang district is
the highest volcano on Indonesia’s most densely populated island of
Java.
2. Reang (Bru) tribe belongs to which Indian State?
1) Assam
2) Arunachal Pradesh
3) Meghalaya
4) Tripura
5) Nagaland
Answer- 4) Tripura
Explanation:
Reang (Bru) are one of the 21 scheduled tribes of the Indian state of
Tripura. The Bru can be found all over the Tripura state in India.
However, they may also be found in Mizoram and Assam. They speak
the Reang dialect of Kokborok language which is of Tibeto-Burmese
origin and is locally referred to as Kau Bru.

3. World’s largest river island Majuli to have new cricket stadium of

its own. Where is the Majuli Island located?
1) Assam
2) Arunachal Pradesh
3) Meghalaya
4) Tripura
5) Nagaland
Answer- 1) Assam
Explanation:
Mājuli or Majoli is a river island in the Brahmaputra River, Assam and
in 2016 it became the first island to be made a district in India. It had an
area of 880 square kilometres at the beginning of the 20th century, but
having lost significantly to erosion it covers 352 square kilometres as at
2014.

4. Where is the headquarters of International Energy Forum (IEF)

located?
1) Washington D.C, US
2) Paris, France
3) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
4) Barcelona, Spain
5) Geneva, Switzerland
 Answer- 3) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Explanation:
The International Energy Forum is an inter-governmental, non-profit
international organisation which aims to foster greater mutual
understanding and awareness of common energy interests among its
members. It was founded in 1991.
Secretary General – Joseph McMonigle
Headquarters – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

5. Where is the headquarters of International Gas Union (IGU)

located?
1) Washington D.C, US
2) Paris, France
3) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
4) Barcelona, Spain
5) Geneva, Switzerland
Answer- 4) Barcelona, Spain
Explanation:
The International Gas Union was founded in 1931. It is a worldwide non-
profit organisation registered in Vevey, Switzerland with the Secretariat
currently located in Barcelona, Spain. It was founded in 1931.
President – Joe M. Kang
Headquarters – Barcelona, Spain

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1. On the occasion of 63rd Foundation day of Directorate of Revenue

Intelligence (DRI), Bravery Award was conferred to
1) Najimudheen T S
2) B. Sankaran
 3) Sumer Sen
4) Both 1 and 2
5) Both 1 and 3
Answer- 5) Both 1 and 3
Explanation:
On the occasion of 63rd Founding Day of the Directorate of Revenue
Intelligence (DRI), Bravery Awards were conferred upon Najimudheen T
S of DRI Cochin Zonal Unit and Sumer Sen, an independent witness of a
case booked by DRI, Jaipur.

2. Suryadhar lake is located in which state?

1) Rajasthan
2) Uttarakhand
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Chhattisgarh
5) Chandigarh
Answer- 2) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
On November 29, 2020 Trivendra Singh Rawat, Chief Minister(CM) of
Uttarakhand inaugurated the Suryadhar lake on Jakhan river at
Doiwala, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand.

3. “Global Wage Report 2020-21: Wages and Minimum wages in the

time of COVID-19” was released by which international
organisation?
1) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
2) World Bank
3) World Trade Organisation (WTO)
4) Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
5) International Labour Organisation (ILO)
Answer- 5) International Labour Organisation (ILO)
Explanation:
“Global Wage Report 2020-21: Wages and minimum wages in the time of
COVID-19” released by International Labour Organization (ILO), Women
and Lower-paid workers were impacted the most due to decrease in
wages because of reduced working hours during the COVID-19 crisis.
4. Who virtually addressed the 4th South Asia Forum on Sustainable
Development Goals 2020, organised by UNESCAP and Government of
Maldives
1) Narendra Modi
2) Amit Shah
3) Nirmala Sitharaman
4) Nityanand Rai
5) Anurag Thakur
Answer- 4) Nityanand Rai
Explanation:
From December 2-3 2020, UNESCAP (United Nations Economic and
Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific) South Asia and Pacific &
Government of Maldives organized 4th South Asian Forum of
Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2020 virtually.During the Forum, a
special dialogue on disaster and climate resilience in South Asia was
also organized. It was virtually addressed by Minister of State (MoS)
Nityanand Rai, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)

5. West Bengal state government extends which scheme to provide an

insurance coverage of Rs. 5 lakhs to entire population of the state
1) Swasthya Sathi Scheme
2) Prochesta Scheme
3) Sneher Porosh Scheme
4) Matir Smristi Scheme
5) Karmai Dharma Scheme
Answer- 1) Swasthya Sathi Scheme
Explanation:
West Bengal(WB) Chief Minister(CM) Mamata Banerjee extended the
state’s Health Insurance scheme “Swasthya Sathi Scheme” to cover the
entire population of the state. The cashless scheme will be a relief to the
population hardly hit by COVID-19. The state government will also have
to bear an annual expense of Rs. 2,000 crores for Swasthya Sathi health
scheme.
6. On the 4th Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Committee, RBI has project
the GDP for FY-2021 as
1) 6%
2) (-)3%
3) 2%
4) (-)5.8%
5) (-)7.5%
Answer- 5) (-)7.5%
Explanation:
The 6-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of the
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was held from December 2-4, 2020 which
was headed by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das. During the meeting it
was projected that the real GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth will
contract at 7.5% in FY21. It is an upgrade in comparison to -9.5% in
October MPC review

7. RBI has extended on-tap Targeted Long-Term Repo Operations

(TLTRO) by bringing 26 stressed sectors identified which Committee,
1) kasthuri rangan Committee
2) Ram Shankar Katheria Committee
3) Sabyasachi Mukherjee Committee
4) Kundapur Vaman Kamath Committee
5) Kamal Narain Singh Committee
Answer- 4) Kundapur Vaman Kamath Committee
Explanation:
The 6-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to extend
on-tap Targeted Long-Term Repo Operations (TLTRO) by bringing 26
stressed sectors identified by the Kamath Committee under the
chairmanship of Kundapur Vaman Kamath in order to provide more
liquidity in the economy.

8. Bengaluru Smart Energy Efficient Power Distribution Project has

been approved $190 million (over Rs 1,400 crore) loan for its
development by which bank?
1) World Bank
2) International Monetary Fund
 3) Asian Development Bank
4) European Investment Bank
5) United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the
Pacific
Answer- 3) Asian Development Bank
Explanation:
On December 4, 2020 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a
$190 million (over Rs 1,400 crore) loan for the Bengaluru Smart Energy
Efficient Power Distribution Project.

9. Life Click 2 Wealth ULIP (Unit Linked Insurance Plan) digital

campaign was launched by which insurance company?
1) Life Insurance Corporation
2) HDFC Life
3) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
4) Max Life Insurance
5) SBI Life Insurance
Answer- 2) HDFC Life
Explanation:
On December 4, 2020 HDFC Life launched HDFC Life Click 2 Wealth ULIP
(Unit Linked Insurance Plan) digital campaign. The campaign focuses on
the role of ULIPs as part of a wise financial plan.

10. Which bank has launched the Overdraft Scheme “Kirishi” for the
benefit of Farmers?
1) Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank
2) Chaitanya Godavari Grameena Bank
3) Baroda Rajasthan Kshetriya Gramin Bank
4) Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank
5) Bihar Gramin Bank
Answer- 1) Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank
Explanation:
On December 5, 2020 Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank (KVGB) launched
‘Kirishi OD(Overdraft) scheme’ for farmers. The OD facility is given to
farmers based on the value of the land.
11. In a move to improve cooperation in intellectual property, India’s
DPIIT has signed a MoU with which countries organisation,
1) WIPO, United Nations
2) USPTO, United States
3) EUIPO, European Union
4) KIPO, South Korea
5) ARIPO, Africa
Answer- 2) USPTO, United States
Explanation:
On 2nd December, 2020 India’s Department for Promotion of Industry
and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and the United States Patent and Trademark
Office (USPTO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to
increase cooperation between India and the US on Intellectual Property
(IP).

12. Who is the Newly appointed President of the Federation of Indian

Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) for the year 2020-21
1) Shobana Kamineni
2) Uday Shankar
3) Sunil Rayan
4) Jahnabi Phookan
5) Sangita Reddy
Answer- 2) Uday Shankar
Explanation:
On 4th December, 2020 The Federation of Indian Chambers of
Commerce and Industry (FICCI) elected Uday Shankar as its President
for the year 2020-21. He will succeed Sangita Reddy.Mr. Shankar is the
first person from the media and entertainment industry to lead a
national industry chamber like FICCI.

13. PEN Hessell-Tiltman Prize 2020 winning book ‘The Patient Assassin:
A True Tale of Massacre, Revenge and the Raj’ was authored by
1) Jhumpa Lahiri
2) Anita Nair
3) Sudha Murty
 4) Shashi Deshpande
5) Anita Anand
Answer- 5) Anita Anand
Explanation:
The book titled ‘The Patient Assassin: A True Tale of Massacre, Revenge
and the Raj’ authored by Journalist Anita Anand, a British Indian wins
£2,000 annual PEN Hessell-Tiltman Prize 2020.

14. Who is the Fortune’s Businessperson of the Year 2020?

1) Lisa Su
2) Tim Cook
3) Jensen Huang
4) Elon Musk
5) Ajay Banga
Answer- 4) Elon Musk
Explanation:
On December 2, 2020 The Fortune ranked Shantanu Narayen, Chief
Executive Officer(CEO) of Adobe in 8th position and Ajay Banga, CEO of
Mastercard in 9th position in its list of Businessperson of the Year 2020.
The list is topped by Elon Musk, co-founder & CEO of Tesla. He is also
CEO of Space Exploration Technologies Corp.(SpaceX). He tops the list
for the second time.

15. On 3-4 December, 6th India-CLMV Business conclave 2020 was

concluded, here CMLV means,
1) Cambodia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Vietnam
2) China, Laos, Malaysia, Vatican
3) Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam
4) China, Lithuania, Malaysia, Venezuela
5) Canada, Lebanon, Maldives, Venezuela
Answer- 3) Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam
Explanation:
Minister of State, External Affairs V Muraleedharan addressed the 6th
India-CLMV (Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar & Vietnam) Business
Conclave 2020: “Building Bridges for Constructive Development” held in
 CII (Confederation of Indian Industry) HIVE, the virtual platform of CII
from December 3-4, 2020.

16. Which is the target year set on the occasion of 7th WASH Conclave,
2020 to provide safe drinking water to all households?
1) 2025
2) 2030
3) 2022
4) 2024
5) 2035
Answer- 4) 2024
Explanation:
A 3-Day 7th edition of Virtual Conclave on Water, Sanitation and
Hygiene (WASH) 2020 kicked off in Hyderabad from December 2-4, 2020.
It was organized by UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund), National
Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRD & PR) in
collaboration with 3 state governments – Telangana, Andhra Pradesh &
Karnataka. Governor of Andhra Pradesh, Biswabhusan Harichandan
participated as the Chief Guest of the Conclave. Theme of this year is
“Hygiene Matters”. The Year 2024 is set as a target for providing access,
and use of safe and adequate drinking water to all households.

17. Under the National Mission of Manuscripts, India has printed 25

volumes of which religious text?
1) The Tanach
2) Quran and Hadith
3) Kanjur
4) Vedas
5) Bible
Answer- 3) Kanjur
Explanation:
On December 3, 2020 The 7th meeting of the India-Mongolia Joint
Committee on Cooperation 2020 was held virtually. It was chaired jointly
by Dr. S. Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister, India & Mr. L. Oyun-
Erdene, Minister and Chief Cabinet Secretary, Government of Mongolia.
Both Countries acknowledged the 65th Anniversary of Establishment of
 Diplomatic Relations between the two countries. India handed over 25
volumes of Mongolian Kanjur, a Buddhist canonical text in 108 volumes
printed by India under the National Mission for Manuscripts.

18. New Space India Limited (NSIL), Department of Space (DoS) has
signed a pact with which private firm to launch India’s 1st Private
remote-sensing satellite on ISRO’s PSLV in 2021
1) SpaceX
2) Sierra Nevada
3) Virgin Galactic
4) Bigelow Aerospace
5) Pixxel Space
Answer- 5) Pixxel Space
Explanation:
Pixxel, a satellite-imaging startup has signed a one-of-its-kind agreement
with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), Department of Space (DoS) under
the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-
SPACe) to launch India’s 1st Private remote-sensing satellite on ISRO’s
(Indian Space Research Organization) PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch
Vehicle) rocket in early 2021. Pixxel’s agreement with NSIL is one of the
first since the setting up of IN-SPACe.

19. Which cricketer retired from international cricket in 2020 and

signed a 3-year deal with USA’s Major League Cricket (MLC)?
1) Suresh Raina
2) Sudeep Tyagi
3) Corey Anderson
4) Ambati Rayudu
5) Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Answer- 3) Corey Anderson
Explanation:
On 5th December, 2020 New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson
announced retirement from International Cricket and signed a 3-year
deal with USA’s Major League Cricket (MLC). Corey Anderson once
holded the record for fastest ODI century for his 36 ball hundred against
West Indies in 2013.
20. Which country has been appointed by FIFA to host the 18th Edition
FIFA Club World Cup in 2021?
1) Qatar
2) Japan
3) Russia
4) Italy
5) Germany
Answer- 2) Japan
Explanation:
On December 5, 2020, FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football
Association) announced that Japan will host the existing Seven-Team
format of FIFA Club World Cup in December, 2021. It will be the 18th
Edition of FIFA Club World Cup.

21. Rafer Johnson, who acted in “License to Kill” 1989 James Bond movie
passed away recently, he was an Olympic champion for Rome in
which sport?
1) Decathlon
2) Olympic weightlifting
3) Fencing
4) Judo
5) Gymnastics
Answer- 1) Decathlon
Explanation:
On 2nd December 2020, Rafer Johnson, the champion of decathlon at the
1960’s Rome Olympics passed away at the age of 86 in his residence in
Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, United States of America. He was born on
18th August 1934 in Hillsboro, Texas, USA. He also acted in “License to
Kill” 1989 James Bond movie.

22. The administrator of the Union Territory(UT) of Lakshadweep,

Dineshwar Sharma, passed away recently, he was also the former
chief of which organisation
1) Enforcement Directorate
2) Research and Analysis Wing
 3) National Investigation Agency
4) Intelligence Bureau
5) Bureau of Police Research and Development
Answer- 4) Intelligence Bureau
Explanation:
On 4th December 2020, Dineshwar Sharma, the administrator of the
Union Territory(UT) of Lakshadweep and the former chief of
Intelligence Bureau(IB) passed away at the age of 66 in Chennai, Tamil
Nadu, due to lung ailments. He was a retired IPS officer of Kerala Cadre
who was serving as the Administrator of Lakshadweep since October
2019. He was born on 23rd March 1954 in Bihar.

23. On 5th December, United Nations(UN) celebrated International

Volunteer Day (IVD), and the theme of 2020 edition is
1) Volunteer for an inclusive future
2) Together We Can Through Volunteering
3) Volunteers build Resilient Communities
4) Volunteers Act First. Here. Everywhere.
5) Volunteer to fight the Pandemic
Answer- 2) Together We Can Through Volunteering
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s International Volunteer Day for Economic and
Social Development, commonly referred as International Volunteer Day
(IVD) is annually celebrated across the globe on 5th December to create
awareness about the important contributions of the volunteer services
and encourage people to offer their service as volunteers.
The theme of the International Volunteers Day 2020(IVD2020) is
“Together We Can Through Volunteering”.

24. United Nations(UN)’s World Soil day is annually observed across the
globe on
1) 2 December
2) 7 November
3) 5 November
4) 7 December
5) 5 December
 Answer- 5) 5 December
Explanation:
United Nations(UN)’s World Soil day is annually observed across the
globe on 5th December to focus the global attention on the importance
of healthy soil and to promote the sustainable management of soil
resources.

25. To recognise the importance of banks in financing sustainable

development, UN celebrates the first ever International Day of
Banks across the globe on
1) 5 November
2) 8 September
3) 3 December
4) 4 December
5) 15 November
Answer- 4) 4 December
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s celebrates the first ever International Day of
Banks across the globe on 4th December 2020. The day is observed to
recognise the important potential of multilateral development banks
and other international development banks in financing sustainable
development.

STATIC GK based on Current Affairs

1. Who is the President of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA),

in December 2020
1) António Guterres
2) Joseph Deiss
3) Kristalina Georgieva
4) Volkan Bozkir
5) David Malpass
Answer- 4) Volkan Bozkir
Explanation:
Volkan Bozkır of Turkey was elected the President of the 75th session of
the UN General Assembly
2. Who is the MD & CEO of HDFC Life?
1) Dinesh Kumar Khara
2) Aditya Puri
3) Sandeep Bakhshi
4) Rakesh Sharma
5) Vibha Padalkar
Answer- 5) Vibha Padalkar
Explanation:
The current Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of HDFC Life
insurance is Vibha Padalkar.

3. Which country is at the top spot in FIFA Men’s Ranking in December,

2020?
1) Russia
2) France
3) Belgium
4) Brazil
5) Spain
Answer- 3) Belgium
Explanation:
Belgium currently sit top of the FIFA world rankings, just ahead of
reigning world champions France.

4. Who is the President of Asian Development Bank (ADB) in

December, 2020?
1) Takehiko Nakao
2) Rakesh Sharma
3) Masatsugu Asakawa
4) David Malpass
5) Gita Gopinath
Answer- 3) Masatsugu Asakawa
Explanation:
Masatsugu Asakawa is the President of the Asian Development Bank
(ADB) and the Chairperson of ADB’s Board of Directors. He was elected
 President by ADB’s Board of Governors and assumed office on 17
January 2020.

5. What is the currency of Mongolia?

1) Forint
2) Shekel
3) Togrog
4) Manat
5) Som
Answer- 3) Togrog
Explanation:
The tögrög or tugrik is the official currency of Mongolia. The Mongolian
People’s Republic was proclaimed in November 1924, with the capital
city Ulaanbaatar.

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1. Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has initiated

the “Quarterly Return filing & Monthly Payment (QRMP)” scheme
under the GST System for small taxpayers with turnover up to –
1) Rs. 10 Crore
2) Rs. 1 Crore
3) Rs. 2 Crore
4) Rs. 15 Crore
5) Rs. 5 Crore
Answer- 5) Rs. 5 Crore
Explanation:
On December 5, 2020, the Central Government in exercise of the powers
conferred under sub-section (1) of section 39 read with sub-section (7) of
section 39 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017)
has initiated the “Quarterly Return filing & Monthly Payment (QRMP)”
 scheme for small taxpayers under the GST System whose aggregate
annual turnover of up to Rs 5 crore in the preceding financial year. The
notifications for the same were issued by Central Board of Indirect
Taxes and Customs (CBIC).

2. Which Railway station in Uttar Pradesh (UP) has been renamed as

“Maa Barahi Devi Dham”?
1) Subedarganj railway station
2) Chungi Pratapgarh Railway station
3) Basti Railway Station
4) Dandupur railway station
5) Amroha Railway Station
Answer- 4) Dandupur railway station
Explanation:
The Government of India consented to change the name of Dandupur
railway station located between Pratapgarh and Badshahpur on the
Varanasi railway section, Uttar Pradesh(UP) as “Maa Barahi Devi Dham”.
Following the consent of the central government Chief Minister (CM)
Yogi Adityanath also approved the name change.

3. Which department has made it compulsory to mention the 8 digit

HSN (Harmonised System of Nomenclature) code for 49 chemical
based products
1) Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
2) Narcotics Control Bureau
3) Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal
4) Income Tax Department
5) Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
Answer- 1) Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
Explanation:
On December 1, 2020 The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and
Customs(CBIC) made it compulsory for a registered person to mention
the 8 digit HSN (Harmonised System of Nomenclature) code or tariff
code for 49 chemical based products at the time of issuing Goods and
Services Tax (GST) invoice. It is to be noted that this is the first time a
specific category of suppliers is mandated to use 8 digit HSN Code on
 every invoice irrespective of the aggregate turnover. This is effective
from December 1, 2020.

4. Karnataka state government has laid foundation stone for Waste to

Energy Plant at _____.
1) Hadagali
2) Bidadi
3) Hagaribommanahalli
4) Kottur
5) Kampli
Answer- 2) Bidadi
Explanation:
Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Wednesday laid the foundation,
remotely, for a waste-to-energy (WtE) plant at Bidadi, being developed
by Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd (KPCL). The plant is expected to be
operational by the end of 2022 and is set to be the first WtE plant in the
State.

5. Who has returned his Padma Vibhushan Award in protest to the

Farm Bills?
1) Chhannulal Mishra
2) Sir Anerood Jugnauth
3) Parkash Singh Badal
4) M. C. Mary Kom
5) Manoj Das
Answer- 3) Parkash Singh Badal
Explanation:
Former Punjab Chief Minister and Shiromani Akali Dal patron Parkash
Singh Badal has returned his Padma Vibhushan award in protest against
what he termed as the “betrayal of farmers” and indifferent attitude
adopted by the BJP-led Central government towards the ongoing
farmers protest against agriculture laws.

6. Which country become the first to approve the sales of Lab-grown

chicken meat by US based start-up “Just Eat”?
1) Philippines
 2) Malaysia
3) South Korea
4) Thailand
5) Singapore
Answer- 5) Singapore
Explanation:
Singapore has given US start-up ‘Eat Just’ the permission to sell its lab-
grown chicken meat. It has also become the world’s first government to
give such approval. This lab grown meat is also termed as clean meat
and is not procured by killing animals.

7. In the “IUCN World Heritage Outlook 3” report regarded, India’s

_____ region to be under significant concern
1) Dibru-Saikhowa
2) Sundarbans
3) Western Ghats
4) Achanakmar – Amarkantak
5) Gulf of Mannar
Answer- 3) Western Ghats
Explanation:
In accordance with the new report by the International Union for
Conservation of Nature (IUCN) namely “IUCN World Heritage Outlook
3”, India’s Western Ghats, inscribed by UNESCO (United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) in 2012 as a natural
world heritage site, is threatened by population pressure, urbanization
and climate change. The site is regarded as of significant concern.

8. On the 63rd United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (UN-

CND), which has been removed from the “Most Dangerous Drug”
category.
1) Digoxin
2) Clozapine
3) Cocaine
4) Anti-Hypertensives
5) Cannabis
 Answer- 5) Cannabis
Explanation:
In the Ongoing 63rd session of the United Nations Commission on
Narcotic Drugs (UN-CND), Cannabis has been removed from the “Most
Dangerous Drug” category. It is removed after UNCND voted to remove
cannabis and cannabis resin from Schedule IV of the 1961 Single
Convention on Narcotic Drugs, decades after they were first placed on
the list. Out of the 53-member CND, 27 member states voted in favour
including India, US and most of European Nations and 25 members
against.

9. In December 2020, which state government has launched “Mera

Covid Kendra” to locate covid-19 testing centers in the state?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Uttarakhand
3) Maharashtra
4) Rajasthan
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
On 5th December 2020, Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh
launched a mobile application “Mera Covid Kendra” or “My Covid
Centre” to locate free COVID-19 testing centres in the state. The app was
developed by the department of health and family welfare. The app is
aimed to provide support to people to get information about the public
and private testing lab located within 5 kilometers.

10. India’s first diversified REIT (Real Estate Investment Trusts) Mutual
Fund was launched by, _____.
1) Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund
2) Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company Limited
3) Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company Limited
4) Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund
5) ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund
Answer- 2) Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company Limited
Explanation:
 On December 7, 2020, Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company
Limited (KMAMC) or Kotak Mutual Fund launched India’s first
diversified REIT (Real Estate Investment Trusts) Mutual Fund namely
“Kotak International REIT Fund of Funds”. It is an open-ended mutual
fund scheme that will invest in units of SMAM Asia REIT Sub Trust Fund
to provide long-term capital appreciation and income. The SMAM Asia
REIT Sub Trust Fund is one of the largest Asia Pacific (Excluding Japan)
REIT funds investing in listed REITs in the Asia Pacific region. It is
managed by Sumitomo Mitsui DS AMC Limited headquartered in Tokyo,
Japan.

11. What is the name of the new mobile app launched by ICICI Bank in
December,2020 offering payments and banking services to all of its
customers?
1) M-Connect Plus
2) iMobile Pay
3) PayZapp
4) Go Mobile+
5) YONO
Answer- 2) iMobile Pay
Explanation:
On December 7, 2020, ICICI (Industrial Credit and Investment
Corporation of India) Bank launched “iMobile Pay” app offering
payments and banking services for all i.e. customers of any bank can
use this app. Bank claims that, iMobile Pay is 1st of its kind app. It has all
features of payment apps like scanning of QR (Quick Response) code for
making payments, sending money to any UPI ID, bank account, self,
instant transfer of money free-of-cost to any bank account, payment app
or digital wallet.

12. Who has been named as the “Asian of the Year”, 2020, for his
contribution in fighting the COVID-19 Pandemic?
1) Chen Wei
2) Adar Poonawalla
3) Jake Pang
 4) Ooi Eng Eong
5) Zhang Yongzhen
Answer- 2) Adar Poonawalla
Explanation:
Adar Poonawalla, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Serum Institute of
India (SII) was named as 2020 “Asians of the Year” along with 5 others
by The Straits Times, Singapore’s leading daily for their contribution in
fighting the COVID-19 Pandemic. SII collaborated with University of
Oxford and AstraZeneca for making COVID-19 vaccine ‘Covidshield’
(under trials phase in India).

13. The theme of 2020 edition of IIT Global Summit organized by PanIIT
USA is
1) Technology Disruptions
2) The Future is Now
3) Entrepreneurship 360
4) Education in Pandemic
5) Technology in Crisis
Answer- 2) The Future is Now
Explanation:
On 4th December, 2020 Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually
addressed the World’s largest virtual Summit- IIT-2020 Global Summit
on the inaugural day of the summit. The 2-day summit (4th & 5th
December) is organised by PanIIT USA.The summit is chaired by Sanjiv
Goyal & Co-chaired by Witty Bindra. Theme of the IIT-2020 Global
Summit – “The Future is Now”.

14. Which Indian Warships participated in the two-day long Passage

Exercise (PASSEX) between Russian Federation Navy (RuFN) and
Indian Navy (IN) held from 4 to 5 December 2020?
1) Shivalik and Varyag
2) Pechenga and Kadmatt
3) Varyag and Vikramaditya
4) Shivalik and Kadmatt
5) Admiral Panteleyev and Pechenga
 Answer- 4) Shivalik and Kadmatt
Explanation:
On the occasion of Indian Navy Day i.e. December 4, 2020, a two-day
long Passage Exercise (PASSEX) 2020 between Russian Federation Navy
(RuFN) and Indian Navy (IN) was held from 4 to 5 December 2020 in the
Eastern Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The Indian side was represented by
2 warships viz. indigenously constructed guided missile frigate Shivalik
and anti-submarine corvette Kadmatt along with integral helicopters.

15. What is the name of 24 multi role Helicopters, on which Indian

government has placed order to the US firm Lockheed Martin?
1) MH-60 Romeo
2) Sikorsky R-4
3) Boeing CH-47 Chinook
4) Bell UH-1 Iroquois
5) Piasecki H-21
Answer- 1) MH-60 Romeo
Explanation:
American firm Lockheed Martin for the first time shared the first
picture of the MH-60 Romeo multi-role helicopter for the Indian Navy in
Indian colors. India has placed orders for 24 of these helicopters under a
government to government deal.

16. What is the name of Satellite launched by China National Space

Administration (CNSA), as a part of China’s High-Resolution Earth
Observation System (CHEOS)?
1) Ikonos
2) Landsat 8
3) Pleiades 1B
4) KOMPSAT-3
5) Gaofen-14
Answer- 5) Gaofen-14
Explanation:
On December 6, 2020, China National Space Administration (CNSA)
successfully launched Gaofen-14, a New Earth Observation Satellite
from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre (XSLC) in Southwest China’s
 Sichuan province. The Satellite was sent into orbit by Long March-3B/G5
Carrier Rocket. This was the first use of the G5 version of the Long
March-3B launch vehicle which features a longer fairing.

17. India’s Indigenously developed Howitzer, Advanced Towed Artillery

Gun System (ATAGS) developed by DRDO has a strike range of _____
1) 100 Kms
2) 150 Kms
3) 75 Kms
4) 50 Kms
5) 30 Kms
Answer- 4) 50 Kms
Explanation:
On December 6, 2020, The Indigenous Howitzer (known as Artillery
Guns)- Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) developed by
DRDO (Defence Research & Development Organization) underwent
Trials at Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. The Howitzer has a strike range of
around 50 Kms. DRDO partnered with Armament Research and
Development Establishment (ARDE), and private companies Bharat
Forge Limited, Mahindra Defence Naval System, Tata Power Strategic
Engineering Division and Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) for the project.

18. First rock samples from beneath the surface of Asteroid ‘Ryugu’ was
collected by which spacecraft?
1) Rosetta, ESA
2) Pioneer 11, NASA
3) Hayabusa 2, JAXA
4) Ulysses, NASA and ESA
5) OSIRIS-REX, NASA
Answer- 3) Hayabusa 2, JAXA
Explanation:
On December 6, 2020, A small capsule containing First rock samples
from beneath the surface of Asteroid ‘Ryugu’ landed at Woomera in
South Australia, it was released by Japanese Spacecraft Hayabusa 2. The
samples are expected to provide clues regarding the origin of the solar
system & life on our planet.
19. Which space agency has launched its 21st Commercial Resupply
Services mission (CRS-21) to International space station(ISS)
recently?
1) Roscosmos
2) ISRO
3) NASA
4) SpaceX
5) JAXA
Answer- 4) SpaceX
Explanation:
On 6th December 2020, SpaceX launched its 21st Commercial Resupply
Services mission (CRS-21) to International space station(ISS) from the
Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The
launch was supported by Falcon 9 first stage rocket booster. This is the
first flight of the updated cargo version of Dragon, which is capable of
carrying about 20% more volume than its previous version. The new
dragon cargo ship is designed for 5 flights to and from the ISS.

20. Who became the youngest athlete ever to be named as the World
Athletes of the Year, recently in 2020?
1) Mondo Duplantis
2) Yulimar Rojas
3) Sifan Hassan
4) Angelica Bengtsson
5) Renaud Lavillenie
Answer- 1) Mondo Duplantis
Explanation:
On December 5, 2020 Pole Vaulter Mondo Duplantis of Sweden was
named as the male World Athletes of the Year (2020) and Triple Jumper
Yulimar Rojas of Venezuela as the female World Athletes of the Year
(2020) at the World Athletics Awards 2020. Mondo Duplantis, who is 21
years old is the youngest athlete ever to be named as the World Athlete
of the Year. He is also the first Swedish man or woman to win the award.
21. Who became the First Indian to win a Formula 2 race during the
2020 Sakhir Grand Prix?
1) Zaamin Jaffer
2) Karun Chandhok
3) Narain Karthikeyan
4) Yash Aradhya
5) Jehan Daruvala
Answer- 5) Jehan Daruvala
Explanation:
On December 6, 2020, Mexico’s Sergio Perez (Racing Point BWT
Mercedes) won the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix (officially known as the
Formula 1 Rolex Sakhir Grand Prix 2020) held at ‘Outer Circuit’
configuration at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain.
Indian Driver Jehan Daruvala became the First Indian to win a Formula
2 race during the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix. He hails from Mumbai,
Maharashtra. He drives for Carling Racing.

22. In December 2020, Half Marathon World record timing was attained
by _____.
1) Andamlak Belihu
2) Kibiwott Kandie
3) Rhonex Kipruto
4) Moses Kibet
5) Eric Kiptanui
Answer- 2) Kibiwott Kandie
Explanation:
Kenya’s Kibiwott Kandie smashed the World Record by completing the
13.1 Mile Marathon in 57 minutes 32 seconds at the 2020 Valencia Half
Marathon Trinidad Alfonso EDP held at Valencia, Spain. With this,
Kandie overtook Geoffrey Kamworor’s (Kenya) record of 58.01. He also
became the First person to finish the Half Marathon in 58 minutes. Jacob
Kiplimo (Uganda) came second while Rhonex Kipruto of Kenya finished
Third.

23. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, the Union Education Minister presented

an inspirational book ‘Pioneer of Humanity: Maharishi Arvind’
 about the life of which Indian Philosopher?
1) Bhartrihari
2) Jitendra Nath Mohanty
3) Adi Shankara
4) Sri Aurobindo Ghosh
5) Kumarila Bhatta
Answer- 4) Sri Aurobindo Ghosh
Explanation:
On December 5, 2020 Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, Union Education
Minister presented 1st of his inspirational book ‘Pioneer of Humanity:
Maharishi Arvind’ (In hindi- ‘Manavta ke Praneta Maharishi Arvind’) to
President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The book is
about Sri Aurobindo Ghosh (Maharishi Arvind), an Indian philosopher,
yogi, guru, poet, and nationalist.

24. In December, 2020 Tabaré Vázquez passed away, he was the First
Socialist President of which country?
1) Uruguay
2) Argentina
3) Bolivia
4) Ecuador
5) Venezuela
Answer- 1) Uruguay
Explanation:
On December 5, 2020 Tabaré Vázquez (Tabaré Ramón Vázquez Rosas),
former president of Uruguay passed away at the age of 80 in
Montevideo, Uruguay due to lung cancer. He is the 1st Socialist
President of Uruguay. Later he became the member of Broad Front
party. He served as the president for 2 terms (2005-2010 and 2015-2020).
He was born on 17th January 1940 in Montevideo, Uruguay.

25. Veteran Actor Ravi Patwardhan passed away at the age of 84, he
acted in which Indian language movies?
1) Bhojpuri
2) Marathi
3) Kannada
 4) Assamese
5) Malayalam
Answer- 2) Marathi
Explanation:
On 5th November 2020, Veteran Marathi Actor Ravi Patwardhan well
known for his role in Aggabai Sasubai passed away at the age of 84 at a
private hospital in Thane, Maharashtra. He has acted in numerous plays
and has starred in more than 200 films in Hindi and Marathi.

26. The United Nations (UN) International Civil Aviation Day is annually
celebrated on _____
1) December 02
2) November 30
3) November 29
4) December 05
5) December 07
Answer- 5) December 07
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN) International Civil Aviation Day is annually
celebrated across the globe on December 7 to help create and strengthen
worldwide awareness about the importance of international civil
aviation to the social and economic development of countries. The day
also aims to create awareness about the role of International Civil
Aviation Organization (ICAO) in promoting the safety, efficiency and
regularity of international air transport. International Civil Aviation Day
theme for 2020-2023 is “Advancing Innovation for Global Aviation
Development”.

27. Government of India has decided to celebrate December, 2020 as

“Gaurav Maah” (Pride month) to honour the contribution of _____.
1) Armed Forces
2) Indo- Tibetan Border Police
3) Indian Navy
4) Border Security Force
5) National Disaster Response Force
 Answer- 1) Armed Forces
Explanation:
The Armed Forces Flag Day is annually observed across India on 7th
December to honour the martyrs and the men and women in uniform
who protect the honour of the country. The first Armed Forces Flag Day
was observed on 7th December 1949. The Government of India has
decided that December 2020 will be celebrated as the “Gaurav Maah”
(Pride Month) to honour the contributions of armed forces and its
veterans. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, presided over the 2nd Edition
of the Armed Forces Flag Day Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR)
Conclave which was organised on 4th December 2020.

28. Maharashtra state has approved the declaration of 10 new

Conservation Reserves (CR) & 1 New Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS),
rising the count to 50 WLS, which is the new WLS?
1) Mahendri
2) Kanhargaon
3) Amboli-Dodamarg
4) Vishalgad
5) Panhalgad
Answer- 2) Kanhargaon
Explanation:
On December 5, 2020, Maharashtra’s 16th State Board of Wildlife (SBWL)
meeting headed by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray approved the
declaration of 10 new Conservation Reserves (CR) & 1 New Wildlife
Sanctuary (WLS) in Maharashtra. Kanhargaon in Chandrapur district
was declared a Wildlife Sanctuary making it Maharashtra’s 50th Wildlife
Sanctuary.

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1. Which is the first established Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)?

1) IIT Bombay
2) IIT Delhi
3) IIT Madras
 4) IIT Kharagpur
5) IIT Ropar
Answer- 4) IIT Kharagpur
Explanation:
Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) are the premier autonomous public
technical and research universities located across India to provide
world class Technical education. First Established IIT in India is IIT
Kharagpur, West Bengal in 1951.

2. Where is the Headquarters of International Union for Conservation

of Nature (IUCN) located?
1) Zurich, Switzerland
2) Berlin, Germany
3) Gland, Switzerland
4) Paris, France
5) Strasbourg, France
Answer- 3) Gland, Switzerland
Explanation:
IUCN has observer and consultative status at the United Nations and
plays a role in the implementation of several international conventions
on nature conservation and biodiversity. Its headquarters is located in
Gland, Switzerland.

3. Who is the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer

(CEO) of ICICI Bank?
1) Prashant Kumar
2) Atul Kumar Goel
3) Sandeep Bakhshi
4) Aditya Puri
5) Deepak Parekh
Answer- 3) Sandeep Bakhshi
Explanation:
Mr. Sandeep Bakhshi is the Managing Director and CEO of ICICI Bank
since October 15, 2018.
4. Who is the current Chairman of Defence Research and Development
Organization (DRDO) in December, 2020?
1) G. Satheesh Reddy
2) Kailasavadivoo Sivan
3) Avinash Chander
4) K. Radhakrishnan
5) A. S. Kiran Kumar
Answer- 1) G. Satheesh Reddy
Explanation:
Dr G. Satheesh Reddy is an Indian aerospace scientist and the current
Chairman of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
and Secretary, Department of Defence R&D, Government of India and
Director General, Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA). He is the
Chairman of DRDO since 1999.

5. Who received the Vatayan Lifetime Achievement Award 2020, for

his contribution to the literary works of India?
1) Prakash Javadekar
2) Ram Vilas Paswan
3) Sanjay Shamrao Dhotre
4) Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’
5) Prahlad Singh Patel
Answer- 4) Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’
Explanation:
Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, Union Minister of Education received the
Vatayan Lifetime Achievement Award 2020 for his contribution to the
literary works of India. The award was presented to him by the Vatayan-
UK organization in London, England. The Vatayan-UK felicitation
ceremony organised as a virtual event by the British Institution Group
in England.

6. Disputed Sumdorong Chu Valley borders which region?

1) Uttarakhand and China
2) Assam and Bangladesh
3) Bhutan and Sikkim
 4) Arunachal Pradesh and Tibet
5) Himachal Pradesh and Tibet
Answer- 4) Arunachal Pradesh and Tibet
Explanation:
In 1986–87, a military standoff took place between India and China in
the Sumdorong Chu Valley bordering the Tawang district, Arunachal
Pradesh and Cona County, Tibet. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar
recalled the 1986 standoff which took almost nine years to resolve,
while speaking on why ongoing negotiations between India and China
could take much longer.

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1. Who has inaugurated the construction work of Phase-1 of the Agra

Metro project in Agra, Uttar Pradesh (UP) was held at 15 Battalion
PAC parade
1) Nitin Gadkari
2) Piyush Goyal
3) Narendra Modi
4) Suresh Prabhu
5) Harsh Vardhan
Answer- 3) Narendra Modi
Explanation:
 On December 7, 2020, the inauguration ceremony for the construction
work of Phase-1 of the Agra Metro project in Agra, Uttar Pradesh (UP)
was held at 15 Battalion PAC parade ground in Agra. The project was
virtually inaugurated by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi in the
presence of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, Ministry of Housing
and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Chief Minister (CM) of UP, Yogi Adityanath,
and UP Governor Anandiben Patel.

2. PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) India has partnered with which two

companies to train 300 million young people in India over the next
10 years?
1) Amnesty International
2) Greenpeace India
3) UNESCO and Save the Children
4) UNICEF and YuWaah
5) Save the Children
Answer- 4) UNICEF and YuWaah
Explanation:
On December 7, 2020, Consulting firm PwC (PriceWaterhouseCoopers)
India announced the launch of a strategic collaboration with United
Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and YuWaah (Generation Unlimited
in India) to upskill 300 million youths in India in the next 10 years. It
should be noted that in November 2019, UNICEF launched Generation.
Unlimited aka YuWaah in India is aimed at imparting skills & providing
employment to 1.8 billion young people in India in the age bracket of 10-
24 years by 2030.

3. Which state in India has topped the list in reducing malaria cases by
59% according to the World Health Organization’s “World Malaria
Report 2020”?
1) Chhattisgarh
2) Jharkhand
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Odisha
5) Meghalaya
 Answer- 5) Meghalaya
Explanation:
According to the World Malaria Report 2020 released by the World
Health Organization (WHO), India became the only high endemic
country to report a decline of 17.6 % in 2019 compared to 2018. India
reported the largest fall in Malaria cases in the WHO South-East Asia
Region, it reported 5.6 Million cases in 2019 compared to 20 Million
cases in 2000. Globally 229 Million malaria cases were reported in 2018
in 87 malaria endemic countries. As per the ‘World Malaria Report
2020’, Meghalaya has topped the list in reducing malaria cases by 59% in
India.

4. West Bengal approved the construction of states 1st Deep Sea Port
at _____.
1) Digha
2) Bakkhali
3) Tajpur
4) Udaipur
5) Shankarpur
Answer- 3) Tajpur
Explanation:
On December 7, 2020, West Bengal Cabinet approved the Construction of
the State’s 1st Deep Sea Port at Tajpur, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal.
The Port is expected to attract investment of about INR 15, 000 Crores
and generate employment for 25, 000 people. West Bengal Chief Minister
Mamata Banerjee stated that the port will be built entirely by the West
Bengal Government.

5. Which state government has signed MoU with Inland Waterways

Authority of India (IWAI) to promote water tourism?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Odisha
4) Jharkhand
5) Uttar Pradesh
 Answer- 5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh State tourism department signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI)
to promote water tourism in the state. This will allow the operation of 2
Ro Pax Passenger vessels in Varanasi by the tourism department.

6. Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) authorized

IGX, to operate as gas exchange for a period of _____.
1) 10 years
2) 15 years
3) 20 years
4) 25 years
5) 30 years
Answer- 4) 25 years
Explanation:
Indian Gas Exchange (IGX), has secured authorization from the
Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) to operate as a
Gas Exchange. IGX is India’s first automated delivery-based gas trading
platform. IGX has secured the necessary authorization to operate as a
Gas Exchange as per the provisions of the PNGRB (Gas Exchange)
Regulations, 2020 for a period of 25 years.

7. What is India’s rank in the 16th Climate Change Performance Index

2021 released by Germanwatch and no country has placed on the
first three positions?
1) 2nd
2) 12th
3) 4th
4) 8th
5) 9th
Answer- 3) 4th
Explanation:
On December 7, 2020, a non-profit, non-governmental organization,
Germanwatch has released the 16th edition of Climate Change
Performance Index (CCPI) i.e. CCPI 2021 for 57 countries and European
 Union (EU) in which India was ranked at 10th spot with a score of 63.98
out of 100.This was the second consecutive time that India remained in
top 10 as it was at 9th position in 2019 with an overall score of 66.02.
Notably, the index has placed no country on the first three positions,
which states overall very high rating, because countries are not
performing well in all index categories. In categories ranking also there
are no first three positions.

8. Which two countries have jointly revised the height of Mount

Everest, the world’s highest peak, to “8848.86 meters”?
1) China and Tibet
2) Nepal and China
3) Tibet and Nepal
4) China and India
5) India and Nepal
Answer- 2) Nepal and China
Explanation:
On December 8, 2020, Nepal and China jointly announced that “8848.86
metres” is the revised height of World’s Highest Peak, Mount Everest.
The revised height of Mt.Everest is 86 centimetres more than the
previous measure done in 1954 by Survey of India (8, 848 metres).
“Sagarmatha” is the Nepali name for Mount Everest, whereas it is called
“Chomolungma” or “Qomolangma”in Tibetian and “Qomolangma Feng”
in Chinese.

9. Who is appointed as the Interim Prime Minister of Romania on 7th

December 2020?
1) Klaus Iohannis
2) Marcel Ciolacu
3) Ludovic Orban
4) Nicolae-Ionel Ciucă
5) Gabriela Firea
Answer- 4) Nicolae-Ionel Ciucă
Explanation:
On 7th December 2020, Ludovic Orban, center-right Prime minister of
Romania, leader of National Liberal Party (PNL) resigned from his post
 after the ruling party lost the 2020 parliamentary election held on 6th
December 2020. The opposition party Social Democrats (PSD) won with
30.16% votes for Senate and 29.7% for Chamber of Deputies. Klaus
Iohannis, President of Romania appointed Nicolae-Ionel Ciucă, Defence
Minister as the Interim Prime Minister.

10. On which date SAARC Charter Day is annually observed across the
member countries of South Asian Association for Regional
Cooperation (SAARC)?
1) December 5
2) December 6
3) December 7
4) December 8
5) December 9
Answer- 4) December 8
Explanation:
The SAARC Charter was signed on 8th December 1985 by the Heads of
State or Government of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal,
Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the 1st SAARC Summit held in Dhaka,
Bangladesh.
SAARC Charter Day is annually observed across the member countries
of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) –
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan
and Sri Lanka on 8th December to mark the adoption of SAARC Charter
by the member countries in 1985 to establish South Asian Association
for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). The 8th December 2020 marks the
36th SAARC Charter Day.

11. NBCFDC & NSFDC signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoAs) with

Central Bank of India for implementation of ‘Vanchit Ikai Samooh
aur Vargon ki Aarthik Sahayta (VISVAS) Yojana’ – an Interest
Subvention Scheme. VISVAS is under which ministry?
1) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
2) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
3) Ministry of Finance
 4) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
5) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Answer- 4) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Explanation:
On December 7, 2020, National Backward Classes Finance &
Development Corporation (NBCFDC) & National Scheduled Castes
Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC) signed a Memorandum
of Agreement (MoAs) with Central Bank of India for implementation of
‘Vanchit Ikai Samooh aur Vargon ki Aarthik Sahayta (VISVAS) Yojana’ –
an Interest Subvention Scheme of the Ministry of Social Justice &
Empowerment, Government of India. With the signing of the agreement,
interest subvention for the beneficiaries of the VISVAS Yojana will be
provided through the Central Bank of India. Interest Subvention means
Government paying part of the Interest on a Loan.

12. ‘Money Mitra’, a new channel, to make banking services accessible

to its customers in their neighborhood was launched by which
bank?
1) Equitas Small Finance Bank
2) ESAF Small Finance Bank
3) Janalakshmi Small Finance Bank
4) Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
5) Capital Small Finance Bank
Answer- 4) Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
Explanation:
On December 7, 2020 Ujjivan Small Finance Bank(SFB) Ltd introduced
‘Money Mitra’, a new channel, to make banking services accessible to its
customers in their neighbourhood. Money Mitra facilitates
entrepreneurs of local businesses like kirana / medical stores or
Insurance agencies to offer retail banking solutions to Ujjivan SFB
customers exclusively. Money Mitra is expected to be in accordance with
Ujjivan SFB’s purpose to build banking behaviour among its micro
banking customers.

13. In December, 2020 which bank has launched the Atmanirbhar

Women Scheme?
 1) Bank of India
2) Bank of Baroda
3) Union Bank of India
4) Vijaya Bank
5) Central Bank of India
Answer- 2) Bank of Baroda
Explanation:
On December 7, 2020 Sanjiv Chadha, Managing Director(MD) and Chief
Executive Officer(CEO) of Bank of Baroda (BoB) launched ‘Atmanirbhar
Women Scheme’ virtually at BOB’s Ramamurthy Nagar branch,
Bengaluru, Karnataka. This launch is part of the bank’s Baroda Gold
Loan. The launch was also made simultaneously in 18 branches coming
under 18 zones in India.

14. India’s first technologically backed group health insurance products

was co-created by Plum Benefits Private Limited and _____.
1) Bharti Axa General Insurance
2) HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company
3) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
4) Reliance General Insurance
5) ICICI Lombard General Insurance Limited
Answer- 5) ICICI Lombard General Insurance Limited
Explanation:
On December 7, 2020 ICICI Lombard General Insurance Limited
partnered with Plum Benefits Private Limited to co-create India’s first
technologically backed group health insurance products. Aim of the
initiative is to offer employers and employees flexibility, transparent
pricing, and exceptional healthcare experience.

15. UBS Principal Capital Asia Ltd. sold 20,70,000 shares of which bank
through open market transaction?
1) RBL Bank
2) Kotak Mahindra Bank
3) IndusInd Bank
4) DCB Bank
5) Syndicate Bank
 Answer- 3) IndusInd Bank
Explanation:
On December 4, 2020 UBS Principal Capital Asia Ltd. sold 20,70,000
shares of IndusInd Bank Ltd through open market transaction. The
shares were sold at an average price of Rs 891.4 a piece, valuing the
transaction at Rs 184.51 crore. BofA Securities Europe SA purchased the
shares of IndusInd Bank at the same price. As per the shareholding data
of IndusInd Bank for September quarter 2020, UBS Principal Capital
Asia held 3.22% stake in the bank as a public shareholder.

16. Name the bank that has approved $2.5 million(Around Rs.18 crore)
Technical Assistance (TA) to support advanced biofuel development
in India.
1) World Bank
2) European Investment Bank (EIB)
3) Asian Development Bank (ADB)
4) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
5) European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Answer- Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Explanation:
On December 7, 2020 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved
a $2.5 million (about Rs 18 crore) Technical Assistance (TA) to support
advanced biofuel development in India. This grant is funded from the
Asia Clean Energy Fund, financed by the Government of Japan under
the Clean Energy Financing Partnership Facility, and the Republic of
Korea’s e-Asia and Knowledge Partnership Fund.
The main objective of the National Policy on Biofuels is to take forward
the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy(MNRE)’s target to achieve
20% blending of ethanol in petrol and 5% blending of biodiesel in diesel
by 2030.

17. Fitch’s Global Economic Outlook-December 2020 upgraded the

India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) forecast to ____ for FY-2021
from its previous projection.
1) (-)8 %
2) (-)10.5 %
 3) 1.5%
4) (-)9.4 %
5) 0.3 %
Answer- 4) (-)9.4 %
Explanation:
On December 8, 2020, Fitch Ratings in its recent Global Economic
Outlook-December 2020 upgraded the India’s Gross Domestic Product
(GDP) forecast to – 9.4% in FY21 from a previously projected contraction
of 10.5%. This revision took place after a great economic push from the
coronavirus-induced recession in Q2FY21 (July-September). The Fitch
projections regarding GDP for FY22 and FY23 remained unchanged at
11% and 6.3% respectively. In FY20, there was a GDP growth of 4.2%.

18. Which private entity was signed an MoU with Indian Renewable
Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) for Green energy
Projects in December 2020?
1) NHPC Limited
2) SJVN Limited
3) Power Grid Corporation of India
4) JSW Energy
5) NTPC Limited
Answer- 2) SJVN Limited
Explanation:
On December 7, 2020, SJVN Limited signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with Indian Renewable Energy Development
Agency Limited (IREDA) for Green Energy Projects through virtual
mode. As per the MoU, IREDA will provide services to SJVN for
development of Green Energy Projects, and help SJVN in devising an
action plan to create and acquire Renewable Energy Projects for the
next 5 years.

19. In December, 2020 a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was

signed between Council of Scientific & Industrial Research-National
Metallurgical Laboratory (CSIR-NML) and _______ for research and
development in the field of material science and engineering.
1) Tata Steel limited
 2) National Metallurgical Laboratory
3) Indian Air Force
4) Steel Authority of India
5) Indian Navy
Answer- 3) Indian Air Force
Explanation:
On 7th December 2020, the Indian Air Force(IAF) signed a Memorandum
of Understanding(MoU) with Council of Scientific & Industrial Research-
National Metallurgical Laboratory (CSIR-NML), Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
for the research and development in the field of material science and
engineering.

20. National Thermal Power Corporation) signed a Memorandum of

Understanding (MoU) with Indian Institute of Forest Management
(IIFM), Bhopal for the implementation of Narmada Landscape
Restoration Project (NLRP). Funds for NLRP will be provided
equally by NTPC ltd and ______.
1) United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
2) World Bank
3) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
4) Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
5) Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Answer- 1) United States Agency for International Development
(USAID)
Explanation:
NTPC Limited (formerly known as National Thermal Power
Corporation) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal for the
implementation of Narmada Landscape Restoration Project (NLRP).
NTPC Ltd & United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
will provide the funds in equal proportions for the implementation of
the project. The project will be implemented in Khargone District of
Madhya Pradesh along the catchments of tributaries of River Narmada
between the Omkareshwar & Maheshwar dams. The tenure of the
project will be 4 years.
21. Who is appointed as the inaugural CEO of WHO Foundation in
December 2020?
1) Indra Nooyi
2) Bob Chapek
3) Jamie Dimon
4) Chanda Kochhar
5) Anil Soni
Answer- 5) Anil Soni
Explanation:
On December 8, 2020 WHO Foundation appointed Anil Soni, Indian-
origin global health expert as its 1st Chief Executive Officer(CEO) or
inaugural CEO. He will take charge on January 1, 2021. Anil Soni as a
CEO will expedite the work of WHO Foundation to invest in innovative,
evidence-based initiatives that support WHO (World Health
Organisation) to deliver on its mission to ensure healthy lives and
improve well-being for everyone.

22. Which two Indian cites have been inscribed by UNESCO to its world
heritage cities under urban landscape city programme in
December, 2020?
1) Gwalior and Orchha
2) Gwalior and Sagar
3) Sagar and Orchha
4) Jabalpur and Raipur
5) Madurai and Thanjavur
Answer- 1) Gwalior and Orchha
Explanation:
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
(UNESCO) has inscribed the fort cities of Gwalior and Orchha in Madhya
Pradesh (MP) in its world heritage cities under urban landscape city
programme. This was informed by the state government of MP. With this
Inclusion the total number of UNESCO World Heritage Cities of India
will increase to 40.

23. UNCTAD Investment Promotion Award by the United Nations

Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) for 2020 was won
 by which Indian entity?
1) Confederation of Indian Industry
2) ASSOCHAM
3) India Brand Equity Foundation
4) Invest India
5) Infosys
Answer- 4) Invest India
Explanation:
On 8th December 2020, “Invest India” won the 2020 UNCTAD Investment
Promotion Award by the United Nations Conference on Trade and
Development (UNCTAD). The award was presented at the award
ceremony organised at the headquarters of UNCTAD, Geneva,
Switzerland. The UNCTAD presented the award to Invest India
recognising its best practices like Business Immunity Platform, Exclusive
Investment Forum webinar series, its social media engagement and
focus COVID-19 response teams. Invest India won the award among 3
winners in 2020.

24. The Book “Romancing Targets: Get Closer to Selling in 7 Steps” was
authored by ______.
1) Lynda Gratton
2) Nidhi Vadhera
3) Rakesh Khurana
4) Rashmi Bansal
5) Radhakrishnan Pillai
Answer- 2) Nidhi Vadhera
Explanation:
Nidhi Vadhera, India’s first woman on sales authored the book titled
“Romancing Targets: Get Closer to Selling in 7 Steps”, which shows a
systematic approach to achieve the targets through 7 effective steps,
which were examined and explained in the book. The book was
published by Success Gyan Publishing and launched in December 2020.

25. Dennis Ralston died at the age of 78 is an international Hall of Fame

in which sport?
1) Hockey
 2) Wrestling
3) Weightlifting
4) Tennis
5) Football
Answer- 4) Tennis
Explanation:
On 7th December, 2020 Five-time Grand Slam doubles champion Dennis
Ralston died at the age of 78. He was the highest ranked American
Tennis player for three years and got inducted into the International
Tennis Hall of Fame 10 years after his retirement.

26. Justice GR Udhwani, died due to COVID-19, he is the sitting judge of

______.
1) High Court of Gujarat
2) High Court of Madras
3) High Court of Delhi
4) High Court of Allahabad
5) High Court of Hyderabad
Answer- 1) High Court of Gujarat
Explanation:
On 6th December 2020, Justice GR Udhwani, sitting judge of Gujarat
High Court passed away at the age of 59 at a private hospital in
Ahmedabad, Gujarat. He died due to COVID-19. He was born on 25th
November, 1961 in Ahmedabad. During the career of 30 years he served
as additional judge of special Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) court
and was confirmed as a permanent judge in the High Court in July 2014.

27. Where is Shaheed Ashbakh Ullah Khan Prani Udayan zoo located,
one of the MoEFCC approved Zoos along with Safari of Rajgir Zoo in
Nalanda, Bihar?
1) Nalanda, Bihar
2) Panaji, Goa
3) Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
4) Jamui, Bihar
5) Deoghar, Jharkhand
 Answer- 3) Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
On December 7, 2020, The 37th General Body meeting of Central Zoo
Authority (CZA) chaired by Union Minister for Environment, Forest and
Climate Change (MoEFCC), Prakash Javadekar granted recognition to 2
New Zoos – Rajgir Zoo Safari in Nalanda, Bihar & Shaheed Ashfaque
Ullah Khan Prani Udyaan in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.

28. By March 20222, 2000-MegaWatt (MW) Hydropower Project would be

commissioned on Subansiri River. Subansiri River is a tributary of
which river?
1) Lohit River
2) Kameng River
3) Teesta River
4) Brahmaputra River
5) Mahanadi
Answer- 4) Brahmaputra River
Explanation:
Public Sector Undertaking NHPC stated that the 2, 000 MegaWatt (MW)
Hydropower Project on Subansiri River would be commissioned by
March 2022. The project is located near North Lakhimpur on the border
of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. The project was delayed due protests
by Many groups in Assam. Subansiri is a tributary of Brahmaputra
River.

29. Name the initiative launched by Mastercard, National Institute for

Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (ni-msme) and Confederation of
Indian Industry (CII) in India to create awareness about digitization
for MSMEs.
1) Digital Saksham
2) OpenForge
3) PAHAL
4) DigiDhan Abhiyaan
5) e-Pathshala
Answer- 1) Digital Saksham
Explanation:
 On December 7, 2020 Mastercard, National Institute for Micro, Small &
Medium Enterprises (ni-msme) and Confederation of Indian Industry
(CII) entered into partnership to launch Digital Saksham, a capacity
building initiative to drive awareness about digitization for Micro, Small
and Medium Enterprises(MSMEs) in India. Under this 3-year project,
more than 3 lakh MSMEs will be trained to adopt digitisation.

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1. Where is the headquarters of Inland Waterways Authority of India

(IWAI) located?
1) Lucknow
2) Varanasi
3) Jamnagar
4) Noida
5) Vadodara
Answer- 4) Noida
Explanation:
Headquarters of Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) is located
at Noida, UP.

2. In the given options, which country is not a member of South Asian

Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)?
1) Afghanistan
2) China
3) Pakistan
4) Bhutan
5) Bangladesh
Answer- 2) China
Explanation:
The member countries of South Asian Association for Regional
Cooperation (SAARC) are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the
Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
3. Which is the capital of Romania?
1) Bucharest
2) Belgrade
3) Zagreb
4) Sarajevo
5) Bosnia
Answer- 1) Bucharest
Explanation:
Bucharest is the capital city of the country of Romania. It is the largest
city in the country.

4. Who is the director of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre in

December, 2020?
1) Christina Cameron
2) Audrey Azoulay
3) Irina Bokova
4) Mechtild Rossler
5) Henrietta Holsman Fore
Answer- 4) Mechtild Rossler
Explanation:
Mechtild Rossler is the current director of UNESCO World Heritage
Centre in December, 2020.

5. Who is the Chairman and MD of NTPC Limited in December, 2020?

1) Gurdeep Singh
2) Shashi Shanker
3) Amitabh Chaudhry
4) Shikha Sharma
5) Aditya Puri
Answer- 1) Gurdeep Singh
Explanation:
Gurdeep Singh is the Chairman and MD of NTPC Limited in December,
2020.

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1. What is India’s rank in global spam calls in the 4th Edition of Global
Insights Report for 2020 released by Truecaller?
1) 4th
2) 8th
3) 12th
4) 9th
5) 5th
Answer- 4) 9th
Explanation:
According to the 4th Edition of Global Insights Report for 2020 released
 by Truecaller, a Swedish Caller ID and Spam Blocking app, India ranked
9th in the list of countries affected by spam calls in 2020. In India,
Gujarat received the most spam calls. The list was topped by Brazil,
United States & Hungary. The report also stated that 8 out of 10 women
in India receive sexual harassment, inappropriate calls and SMS
regularly.

2. Which International organisation has released the 2nd edition of

“State of the Education Report for India 2020: Technical and
Vocational Education and Training (TVET)”?
1) United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
2) Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development (OECD)
3) United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
4) United Nations Education Scientific & Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
5) United Nations Organization (UN)
Answer- 4) United Nations Education Scientific & Cultural
Organization (UNESCO)
Explanation:
On December 8, 2020, the UNESCO (United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization), New Delhi virtually launched the
2nd edition of “State of the Education Report for India 2020: Technical
and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)”. Madhya Pradesh (MP) is
leading among the State government run schools offering
vocationalization of secondary school education with 140384
enrolments.

3. Which country becomes the first country from West Asian region to
establish Friendship Association with India?
1) UAE
2) Yemen
3) Saudi Arabia
4) Egypt
5) Oman
Answer- 5) Oman
Explanation:
On December 2, 2020, External Affairs Minister (EAM), S. Jaishankar and
 Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi, Foreign Minister of
Oman held a virtual meeting. During the meeting, EAM appreciated
Oman’s directive to establish Oman-India Friendship Association. The
establishment of the Friendship Association will be the First Ever in the
West Asia region. The association has been established with an aim of
promoting friendship & understanding between the two countries.

4. Name the country that had the 6th Meeting of Joint Working Group
with India under Information & Communications Technology on
December 8, 2020.
1) Russia
2) Japan
3) United Kingdom
4) Israel
5) United States
Answer- 2) Japan
Explanation:
On December 8, 2020, The 6th Meeting of Joint Working Group under the
India-Japan ICT (Information & Communications Technology) was held
virtually. Cooperation in 5G technologies, medical applications of
Artificial Intelligence (AI) were some of the key issues discussed during
the meeting. The meeting was inaugurated by Anshu Prakash, Secretary,
Telecom, Ministry of Communication, India. The virtual meeting was
held through VC Solution, a web platform developed by India’s C-DOT
(Centre for Development of Telematics). They also undertook a
collaborative project at the Asian Institute of Gastroenterology in
Hyderabad, the project involves the use of AI by Software to assist
doctors in Colonoscopy diagnosis.

5. Which Organisation approved USD 300 million loan for the

Strengthening Comprehensive Primary Health Care in Urban Areas
Program in India and additional 2 million for its implementation?
1) Word Bank
2) Asian Development Bank
3) International Monetary Fund
 4) European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
5) United Nations Development Programme
Answer- 2) Asian Development Bank
Explanation:
On December 8, 2020, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved USD
300 million (about Rs 2,200 crore) loan for Strengthening
Comprehensive Primary Health Care in Urban Areas Program in India.
In addition to the loan, a $2 million technical assistance grant was also
provided from ADB’s Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction to provide
technical support for program implementation.

6. Which state government launched an employment generation

project, “Livelihood Generation for Returned Migrant Workers
project”, to assist migrant workers?
1) Bihar
2) Chhattisgarh
3) Odisha
4) Nagaland
5) Mizoram
Answer- 5) Mizoram
Explanation:
On 9 December, 2020 the Chief Minister Mizoram Zoramathnga
launched an employment generation project, “Livelihood Generation for
Returned Migrant Workers project”, in the state to assist migrant
workers who lost their job in the pandemic. The project will be funded
by North East Council. Provide skill based training and
entrepreneurship to over 2,600 workers through 7 components.

7. Which license of bank was cancelled by RBI as it does not have

adequate capital and earning prospects on December, 2020?
1) DCB Bank
2) Krishna Bhima Samruddhi Bank
3) C.K.P. Co-Operative Bank
4) Dhanlaxmi Bank
5) Karad Janata Sahakari Bank
 Answer- 5) Karad Janata Sahakari Bank
Explanation:
On December 8, 2020, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cancelled the licence
of The Karad Janata Sahakari Bank Ltd., Karad, Maharashtra to carry on
banking business, which includes acceptance of deposits and repayment
of deposits as defined in Section 5(b) read with Section 56 of the Banking
Regulation Act, 1949 with effect from the close of business on December
7, 2020. The bank does not comply with the provisions of section 11(1)
and section 22 (3) (d) read with section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act,
1949 as it does not have adequate capital and earning prospects.

8. Which Bank tied-up with OrbitRemit Limited to facilitate low cost

money transfer to India by NRIs and small business in New
Zealand?
1) Federal Bank
2) IndusInd Bank
3) Canara Bank
4) Yes Bank
5) Indian Overseas Bank
Answer- 1) Federal Bank
Explanation:
On December 8, 2020 Federal Bank Ltd entered into an online Rupee
remittance tie-up with OrbitRemit Limited. This partnership will
facilitate Non-Resident Indians(NRIs) and small businesses in New
Zealand to transfer money to India in a modern, low cost, fast, easy and
more reliable way. NRIs in New Zealand can also make use of the mobile
app of OrbitRemit and an online platform to transfer money to India.

9. National Health Mission (NHM) has designated ICICI Bank for all
monetary transactions in ______ state.
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Bihar
3) Meghalaya
4) West Bengal
5) Telangana
 Answer- 4) West Bengal
Explanation:
ICICI (Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India) Bank won
the mandate to be the designated financial institution for all monetary
transactions under National Health Mission (NHM) in West Bengal (WB)
as it quoted the lowest bid. Launched in 2013, the NHM encompasses its
two Sub-Missions. National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and National
Urban Health Mission (NUHM). Its components include Health System
Strengthening, Reproductive-Maternal- Neonatal-Child and Adolescent
Health (RMNCH+A), and Communicable and Non-Communicable
Diseases.

10. Who was appointed as the Chief Justice of the Common High
Court(HC) for the Union Territory(UT) of Jammu and Kashmir(J&K)
and Union Territory of Ladakh on December 8, 2020?
1) Gita Mittal
2) Rajesh Bindal
3) B. P. Dharmadhikari
4) Pradeep Nandrajog
5) Biswanath Somadder
Answer- 2) Rajesh Bindal
Explanation:
On December 8, 2020 Ram Nath Kovind, President of India appointed
Justice Rajesh Bindal as the Chief Justice of the Common High Court(HC)
for the Union Territory(UT) of Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) and Union
Territory of Ladakh. He will take charge on December 9, 2020. He
succeeds Justice Gita Mittal, the 1st female Chief Justice of this court.
President of India appointed him, in exercise of the power conferred by
Article 223 of the Constitution of India.

11. Forbes 100 Influential Women 2020 ranked Nirmala Sitharaman at

______ position.
1) 34
2) 39
3) 68
 4) 41
5) 12
Answer- 4) 41
Explanation:
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made it to the 100 most powerful
women list announced in the 17th annual Forbes power list. This is the
second time she features in the list, in 2019 ranked at 34 and ranked 41st
in 2020. India’s leading Business women, kiran mazumdar-shaw,
Chairman of Biocon Limited also featured in the list at 68th position.

12. Which organisation was approved by Competition Commission of

India (CCI) to acquire 49% shares of Odisha Power Generation
Corporation Ltd (OPGC)?
1) Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited
2) Odisha Thermal Power Corporation Limited
3) Odisha Hydro Power Corporation Limited
4) Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
5) NTPC Limited
Answer- 3) Odisha Hydro Power Corporation Limited
Explanation:
Competition Commission of India (CCI) gave the approval for the
acquisition of the shares of Odisha Power Generation Corporation Ltd
(OPGC) by Odisha Hydro Power Corporation Limited (OHPC) under
Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002. OHPC acquires 49% equity
shares in OPGC from AES OPGC Holdings and AES India Private Limited.
CCI gave approval to the acquisition of certain assets of the Prestige
Group by affiliates of Blackstone Group Inc.

13. In which Fintech Startup did HDFC Bank bought a minority stake on
December, 2020?
1) AdamsCreation
2) MetricFox
3) Zerodha
4) Smallcase Technologies
5) DigiOn Technologies
 Answer- 4) Smallcase Technologies
Explanation:
HDFC Bank has invested an undisclosed amount in Smallcase
Technologies, and bought a minority stake, as part of a recent Series B
fund-raise of $14 million by the Bengaluru-based fintech startup. The
five-year old startup operates in the capital markets infrastructure space
and works with businesses to help individuals invest in simple and
transparent products called smallcases.

14. Which country’s Anti-Drone System‘SMASH 2000 Plus fire Control

Systems’
 was finalised by Indian Navy for procurement?
1) USA
2) Russia
3) France
4) Israel
5) Japan
Answer- 4) Israel
Explanation:
Indian Navy has finalised the contract for procurement of a batch of
Israeli ‘SMASH 2000 Plus fire Control Systems’ Anti-Drone Systems
which is capable of destroying high-speed enemy drones. It is
manufactured by Israel Firm ‘Smart Shooter’. The SMASH 2000 Plus is
based on SMASH 2000 System and is equipped with Advanced Counter-
UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) Mode to counter emerging drone
threat. It is equipped with Targeting Algorithms to track and hit small
drones which are capable of flying at high speeds.

15. Who is the First Indian Captain to win a T20 International series in
SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia) Countries?
1) M. S. Dhoni
2) Virat Kholi
3) Rohit Sharma
4) Gautam Gambhir
5) Virender Sehwag
 Answer- 2) Virat Kholi
Explanation:
The Indian Cricket Team won the 3-match Dettol Twenty20 International
(T20I) series 2020 against Australia by 2-1. The T20I series is part of
India’s Tour of Australia, 2020-21 which consists of 3 One Day
Internationals (ODIs), 3 T20Is & 4 Test matches taking place from
November 2020 – January 2021. Indian All-rounder Hardik Pandya was
chosen as the Player of the Series. Virat Kohli became the First Indian
Captain to win a T20I series in SENA (South Africa, England, New
Zealand, Australia) Countries.

16. Which event will make its debut at the 2024 Summer Olympics in
Paris?
1) Surfing
2) Cricket
3) Sport Climbing
4) Skateboarding
5) Breakdancing
Answer- 5) Breakdancing or Breaking
Explanation:
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board added
“Breaking” – a competitive form of & 3 other sports – Skateboarding,
Sport Climbing, and Surfing to Medal Events Program in Olympic
Games. Breaking will make its Olympic debut at the 2024 Summer
Olympics in Paris, while 3 other sports will make their olympic debut at
the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics to be held in July, 2021 (delayed due
to COVID-19). The additional sports were proposed by the Paris 2024
Organising Committee.

17. Which Indian Wicketkeeper Batsman announced retirement from

all forms of cricket on December, 2020?
1) Wriddhiman Saha
2) Mahendra Singh Dhoni
3) Naman Ojha
4) Parthiv Patel
5) Dinesh Karthik
 Answer- 4) Parthiv Patel
Explanation:
On 9 December, 2020 Indian wicketkeeper batsman Parthiv Patel
announced retirement from all forms of cricket. Parthiv, India’s
youngest wicket keeper at 17, ended his International career with 25
Tests, 38 ODIs and two T20Is. Parthiv Patel captained India at the 2002
Under-19 world cup. He captained Gujarat team in Vijay Hazare Trophy
in 2015.

18. Who co – authored the Book “Dharma: Decoding the Epics for a
Meaningful Life” along with another author Bhavna Roy ?
1) Amish Tripathi
2) Chetan Bhagat
3) Ashwin Sanghi
4) Preeti Shenoy
5) Durjoy Datta
Answer- 1) Amish Tripathi
Explanation:
Amish Tripathi authored his 2nd nonfiction book titled “Dharma:
Decoding the Epics for a Meaningful Life”, co-authored by his sister
Bhavna Roy. The book provides philosophical lessons extracted from the
ancient Hindu Epics. The book is published by Westland Publications Pvt
Ltd and set to release in December 2020.

19. United Nations(UN)’s International Day of Commemoration and

Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the
Prevention of this Crime was observed annually on_____.
1) 30th November
2) 5th December
3) 10th December
4) 9th December
5) 29th November
Answer- 4) 9th December
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s International Day of Commemoration and
Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of
 this Crime is annually celebrated across the world on 9th December to
remember and honour the victims of the crime of genocide. The 9th
December 2020 also marks the 72nd anniversary of the adoption of the
1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of
Genocide the “Genocide Convention” by the United Nations General
Assembly(UNGA).

20. What is the theme of 2020, United Nations(UN) International Anti-

Corruption Day is observed annually on December 9?
1) Recover with Integrity
2) Together We Can
3) Fight the Pandemic
4) Rejuvenate Economy
5) Fighting Corruption Virus
Answer- 1) Recover with Integrity
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN) International Anti-Corruption Day is observed
annually on December 9 to raise awareness about corruption and ways
through which it can be reduced. The day also aims to create awareness
of the role of the UN Convention against Corruption and its role in
combating and preventing corruption. The day also highlights the need
to eradicate corruption. Theme of International Anti-Corruption Day
2020– ‘Recover with Integrity’.

21. When was the Indian Navy’s annual Submarine Day Observed?
1) 15th December
2) 15th November
3) 8th September
4) 8th December
5) 30th November
Answer- 4) 8th December
Explanation:
Indian Navy annually observes the Submarine Day on 8th December to
remember and honour the submarines and martyrs of Indian Navy who
lost their lives to serve the nation. The day marks the birth of the
Submarine Arm of Indian navy and commemorates the induction of the
 first submarine, Indian Naval Ship(INS) Kalvari, a foxtrot class
submarine, into the Indian Navy in 1967. This year also marks the
commencement of the 50th year of INS Virbahu, which provided the
operational, logistic and administrative support to the submarines at
Visakhapatnam.

22. On December 8, 2020, the Army Service Corps (ASC) celebrated its
260th Corps Day or Raising Day at ______.
1) CGO Complex, New Delhi
2) Western Command Chandimandir, Haryana
3) Integrated Defence Headquarters, New Delhi
4) AALCC, New Delhi
5) Defence Services Staff College, New Delhi
Answer- 2) Western Command Chandimandir, Haryana
Explanation:
On December 8, 2020, the Army Service Corps (ASC) celebrated its 260th
Corps Day or Raising Day at Headquarters Western Command
Chandimandir (Chandi Mandir Cantonment) in Panchkula, Haryana.
The occasion was marked by a wreath laying ceremony at “Veer Smriti”.

23. Who is the winner of 2020 Goldman Environmental Prize from Asia?
1) Hans Cosmas Ngoteya, Tanzania
2) Paul Sein Twa, Myanmar
3) Malaika Vaz, India
4) Gloria Chang, Hong Kong
5) Eddie Chu, China
Answer- 2) Paul Sein Twa, Myanmar
Explanation:
The 2020 Goldman Environmental Prize ceremony was held virtually on
November 30, 2020 which recognizes six grassroots environmental
activists annually from each of the world’s six continents viz. Africa,
Asia, Europe, Islands & Island Nations, North America, and South &
Central America. The prize is also known as the “Green Nobel Prize”.
List of Winners:
• Paul Sein Twa, Myanmar (Asia)
• Nemonte Nenquimo, Ecuador (South America)
 • Lucie Pinson, France (Europe)
• Leydy Pech, Mexico
• Kristal Ambrose, The Bahamas (North America)
• Chibeze Ezekiel, Ghana (Africa)

24. Which Island of the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef was
under threat due to Australian Bushfire on December, 2020?
1) Heron Island
2) Bedarra Island
3) Hayman Island
4) Fraser island
5) Dunk Island
Answer- 4) Fraser island
Explanation:
Australia bushfire threatens township on World Heritage-listed Fraser
island sparked by an illegal campfire seven weeks ago, the blaze has
blackened half the island off Australia’s north eastern coast, which is
part of the Great Barrier Reef and famed for its tropical rainforest on
sand dunes, and inland lakes.

25. Which digital education platform will be used by WCF and Atal
Tinkering Labs (ATL) to provide digital education for India’s youth
and children on Cybersafety?
1) Cybercrime
2) CyberSmart
3) Digital Defense
4) Nessus
5) Cyberops Lab
Answer- 2) CyberSmart
Explanation:
WCF (WNS Cares Foundation), the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
wing of Private firm WNS Global Services has partnered with Atal
Tinkering Labs (ATL), an initiative under Atal Innovation Mission (AIM),
NITI Aayog for providing training to India’s children and youth on
cybersafety. WCF will provide digital education through its platform
CyberSmart. ATL will use CyberSmart platform and digital programs of
 WCF in its network of around 6, 500 schools to educate students on
cybersecurity and other relevant areas.

26. What is the name of mobile app launched by Ministry of Health &
Family Welfare (MoHFW) for real-time monitoring of Covid-19
vaccine delivery?
1) COVIDSafe
2) Corona Tracer
3) Co-WIN
4) BEAT Covid
5) Corona-Warn
Answer- 3) Co-WIN
Explanation:
The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) has developed ‘Co-
WIN’ – A Digital Platform & Mobile Application for real-time monitoring
of COVID-19 vaccine delivery and recording data. The platform can be
used by the people to register themselves for vaccination. The app can
also send real-time data of temperature of cold-storage facilities to the
main server. Co-WIN will also help the Government to monitor the
entire vaccination process. Co-WIN app will have 5 modules –
administrator, registration, vaccination, beneficiary acknowledgement
& report.

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1. Who is the First Female Judge at the Supreme Court of India?

1) Leila Seth
2) Bula Choudhury
3) Sujata Manohar
4) Gyan Sudha Misra
5) Fathima Beevi
Answer- 5) Fathima Beevi
Explanation:
M. Fathima Beevi (born 30 April 1927) is a former judge of the Supreme
Court of India. Appointed to the apex Court in 1989, she became the first
female judge to be a part of the Supreme court of India.
2. Which is the highest Peak in Mizo hills?
1) Chin Hills
2) Patkai Bum
3) Khasi Hills
4) Lushai Hills
5) Phawngpui
Answer- 5) Phawngpui
Explanation:
Phawngpui also known as Blue Mountain, is the highest mountain peak
in the Mizo Hills (Lushai Hills) and in the state of Mizoram, India.

3. Who was the Chief of Naval Staffs in December, 2020?

1) Bimal Verma
2) Manoj Mukund Naravane
3) Bipin Rawat
4) Karambir Singh
5) Sunil Lanba
Answer- 4) Karambir Singh
Explanation:
Admiral Karambir Singh, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, is the 24th and current
Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of the Indian Navy. The “Grey Eagle” of the
Navy, he replaced Admiral Sunil Lanba as the CNS.

4. Who is the Chief Executive Officer of International Cricket Council

(ICC)?
1) Greg Barclay
2) Manu Sawhney
3) Imran Khwaja
4) Shashank Manohar
5) N. Srinivasan
Answer- 2) Manu Sawhney
Explanation:
Manu Sawhney became the fifth Chief Executive of the ICC on 1 April
2019 succeeding David Richardson who had held the role since June
2012.
 5. Who is the Minister of State (MoS) in Ministry of Health and Family
Welfare (MoHFW) on December, 2020?
1) Harsh Vardhan
2) Ramesh Pokhriyal
3) Ashwini Kumar Choubey
4) Jitendra Singh
5) Faggan Singh Kulaste
Answer- 3) Ashwini Kumar Choubey
Explanation:
Ashwini Kumar Choubey is Minister of State for Health and Family
Welfare and a member of the 17th Lok Sabha.

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1. On December 2020, Union Cabinet chaired by PM Modi approved

wireless internet hotspot service project “PM-WANI”. What does ‘A’
stands for in PM-WANI?
1) Adaptive
2) Acquired
3) Accept
4) Access
5) Arrive
Answer- 4) Access
Explanation:
On December 9, 2020, Union Cabinet Chaired by Prime Minister
Narendra Modi has approved a new policy to allow businesses to offer
 wireless internet hotspot services through the project “Public Wi-Fi
Access Network Interface or PM-WANI”. In this regard, Public Wi-Fi
(Wireless Fidelity) Networks will be set up by Public Data Office
Aggregators (PDOAs) to provide public Wi-Fi service through Public Data
Offices (PDOs) using Bharatnet.

2. On December, 2020 Union cabinet approved Submarine OFC

Connectivity between Lakshadweep Islands and _____.
1) Pune
2) Maldives
3) Thiruvananthapuram
4) Goa
5) Kochi
Answer- 5) Kochi
Explanation:
The union cabinet gave its approval for provision of submarine optical
fibre cable (ofc) to provide connectivity between mainland (kochi),
kerala and lakshadweep islands (kli project) by may 2023.to be funded
by usof, the estimated implementation cost of the project is about rs
1,072 crore including operational expenses for 5 years.

3. Which two organisation together accounts for more than 82% of the
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) as per the National Payments
Corporation of India (NPCI) November, 2020 data?
1) Google Pay and Paytm
2) Amazon Pay and MobiKwik
3) Google Pay and PhonePe
4) Freecharge and Amazon Pay
5) PhonePe and Paytm
Answer- 3) Google Pay and PhonePe
Explanation:
As per the data released by the National Payments Corporation of India
(NPCI), Google Pay and PhonePe together account for more than 82% of
the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) market by volume and more than
86% by value in November 2020. Google Pay has done 960.02 million
 transactions, worth Rs 1.61 trillion and PhonePe has done 868.4 million
transactions, worth Rs 1.75 trillion.

4. Which state government launched the 2nd Edition of its flagship

“Eco-Retreat” programme – Eco-Retreat 2020 at five locations?
1) Punjab
2) Assam
3) Jharkhand
4) Odisha
5) Bihar
Answer- 4) Odisha
Explanation:
Tourism Department of Odisha launched the 2nd Edition of its flagship
“Eco-Retreat” programme – Eco-Retreat 2020 at five locations in Odisha –
Konark, Bhitarkanika, Daringibadi, Hirakud and Satokosia. They will be
open to Tourists till February 28, 2021.

5. Which International organisation has released its 11th edition of

annual report on global CO2 emission “Emissions Gap Report 2020”?
1) International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
2) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
3) United Nations Human Settlement Programme (UN-HABITAT)
4) United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP)
5) United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Answer- 4) United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP)
Explanation:
According to 11th Edition of Emissions Gap Report 2020 (Annual report)
released by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), The Global
CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) Emissions are set to fall by 7% in 2020 owing to
Pandemic. The report states that emissions of the richest 1% of the
Global Population (Countries like United States of America (USA),
European Union (EU), Australia and New Zealand) account for more
than twice of the share of poorest 50% of countries.

6. Which country organized the 14th ADMM/7th ADMM-Plus Meeting

(ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Defence Ministers’
 Meeting) 2020 and also the Defence Minister of India, Rajnath Singh
was virtually participated?
1) New Zealand
2) Vietnam
3) Australia
4) Japan
5) Republic of Korea
Answer- 2) Vietnam
Explanation:
On December 10, 2020, Union Minister of Defence, Rajnath Singh
attended 14th ADMM/7th ADMM-Plus Meeting (ASEAN (Association of
Southeast Asian Nations) Defence Ministers’ Meeting) 2020 held
virtually at Hanoi, Vietnam. The meeting was held on the 10th
Anniversary of ADMM-Plus. The meeting was hosted by Vietnam.
Rajnath Singh welcomed Brunei Darussalam as the new Chair of ASEAN
in 2021.

7. “Shaheen (Eagle)-IX”, the joint air force exercise was conducted

between _____.
1) India and China
2) China and Bangladesh
3) Bangladesh and Pakistan
4) Pakistan and China
5) Japan and Bangladesh
Answer- 4) Pakistan and China
Explanation:
The air forces of Pakistan and China on 9th December commenced a
joint exercise designed to deepen practical cooperation and improve the
actual-combat training level of the two sides. The joint air force exercise
“Shaheen (Eagle)-IX” started on Wednesday at an operational air base of
the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) in Sindh province.

8. What is name of Rs. 22,810 crore project launched by Union Cabinet

on December, 2020, to boost employment?
1) Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana
2) Atmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana
 3) Antyodaya Anna Yojana
4) Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana
5) Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana
Answer- 2) Atmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana
Explanation:
On December 9, 2020, Union Cabinet Chaired by Prime Minister
Narendra Modi has approved Atmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana (ABRY)
as a part of Atmanirbhar Bharat Package 3.0, to boost employment in
the formal sector and creation of new employment during the COVID-19
recovery phase. It should be noted that Cabinet has approved an
expenditure of Rs. 1,584 crore for FY21 and Rs. 22,810 crore for the
entire Scheme period i.e. 2020-2023.

9. Which states will be provided complete mobile coverage under the

Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) Scheme?
1) Arunachal Pradesh and Assam
2) Manipur and Assam
3) Nagaland and Assam
4) Sikkim and Meghalaya
5) Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya
Answer- 1) Arunachal Pradesh and Assam
Explanation:
On the lines of the vision of digital India and Atmanirbhar Bharat, the
Central Government has given its approval for provision of a Universal
Service Obligation Fund (USOF) Scheme to provide Mobile Coverage in
2374 uncovered villages viz. 1683 in Arunachal Pradesh and 691 in two
Districts of Assam namely Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao by December,
2022.

10. Which state has launched the rural development scheme “Sharad
Pawar Rural Prosperity Scheme”?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Kerala
3) Telangana
4) Jharkhand
5) Maharashtra
 Answer- 5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
On 09 December, 2020 State Government of Maharashtra launched the
ambitious rural development scheme “Sharad Pawar Rural Prosperity
Scheme” named after Sharad Pawar, Former Agriculture Minister,
President of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and the chief architect of
the ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). To strengthen the law on
prevention of atrocities against women, children Maharashtra Cabinet
has passed “Shakti Act” which Envisages death sentence for rape, acid
attack and child abuse. The act also reduces the investigation period to
15 working days for heinous crimes against women.

11. Which organisation has partnered with ICICI Prudential Life

Insurance to offer Life Insurance Products through “Bancassurance
Partnership”?
1) Bandhan Bank
2) Life Insurance Corporation
3) RBL Bank
4) United India Insurance
5) SBM Bank
Answer- 3) RBL Bank
Explanation:
On December 9, 2020 RBL Bank Ltd & ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
Ltd entered into a bancassurance partnership to offer a range of life
insurance products, i.e., protection and long-term savings products of
ICICI Prudential Life to the customers of RBL Bank. This partnership will
allow more than 8.7 million customers of RBL Bank to access and
purchase ICICI Prudential Life’s customer-centric protection and long-
term savings products.

12. What is the name of the mobile app launched by Max Life Insurance
Company Limited as an initiative of its comprehensive wellness
programme, on December, 2020?
1) MAX Health
2) MAX Fit
3) MAX Wellness
 4) Healthy Life
5) FIT India
Answer- 2) MAX Fit
Explanation:
On December 9, 2020 Max Life Insurance Company Limited launched
‘Max Life Critical Illness and Disability Rider’ is a health insurance rider
that offers customers protection from up to 64 critical illnesses. The
company also launched ‘Max Fit’, a comprehensive wellness
programme(app). The customer will get the benefits under this rider
along with the base life insurance policy benefits.

13. When will the insurance watchdog had instructed all general and
standalone health insurers will have to offer the personal accident
insurance policies with a cap of Rs. 1 crore as per Insurance
Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) guidelines?
1) January 1, 20212) December 31, 2021
3) February 1, 2021
4) March 1, 2021
5) April 1, 2021
Answer- 5) April 1, 2021
Explanation:
On December 10, 2020, Insurance Regulatory and Development
Authority of India (IRDAI) issued draft guidelines on standard personal
accident insurance policies. Under them, the insurance watchdog has
recommended that all general and standalone health insurers will have
to offer this product from April 1, 2021. It will be offered on an
individual basis and act as a standard product with common coverage
across the sector.

14. which organisation has partnered with Mahindra Insurance Brokers

Ltd. (MIBL)’s “Sajhedaari program” to increase the insurance
penetration in tier 2 & 3 cities on December, 2020?
1) Aviva Life Insurance Company
2) HDFC ERGO General Insurance
3) ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company
 4) Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
5) SBI General Insurance Company
Answer- 5) SBI General Insurance Company
Explanation:
On December 9, 2020 SBI General Insurance Company Limited entered
into a strategic partnership with Mahindra Insurance Brokers Ltd.
(MIBL) to increase the insurance penetration in tier 2 & 3 cities (Rural
Indian Cities). MIBL has collaborated with SBI General Insurance under
its ‘Sajhedaari program’. To increase insurance penetration in the
under-served and under-penetrated rural areas of India.

15. Which company has partnered with YES Bank to provide premium
credit card “Yes Private Prime Credit Card” to its Ultra High-Net-
Worth-Individuals (HNWIs) of India?
1) RuPay
2) Visa
3) American Express
4) Maestro
5) Mastercard
Answer- 5) Mastercard
Explanation:
On December 8, 2020 YES Bank in partnership with Mastercard
launched ‘Yes Private Prime Credit Card’ for the Affluent and Ultra High-
Net-Worth-Individuals (HNWIs) of India. The card is available on the
Mastercard World Elite platform. The card is a strictly by-invitation-only
lifestyle Credit Card. YES Private Prime credit card is in line with YES
Bank’s strategy to deliver premium and exclusive services to its valued
customers.

16. Which Insurance company has launched the 2 month long digital
campaign ‘‘#heroesofmycity’ to recognise the heroes of city during
the COVID-19 pandemic?
1) ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company
2) Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce Life Insurance
3) SBI General Insurance Company
 4) Aviva Life Insurance Company
5) HDFC ERGO General Insurance
Answer- 2) Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce Life Insurance
Explanation:
On December 9, 2020 Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce(OBC)
Life Insurance launched its new digital campaign, ‘#heroesofmycity’.
This 2-month long campaign is an extension to the initiative
#meformycity. #meformycity was launched by Canara HSBC OBC Life
Insurance in 2018. The new digital campaign was designed to recognise
the heroes of the people’s daily lives who kept the city going when
everything came to a standstill due to COVID-19 pandemic.

17. Which bank’s shares (nearly 1 crore) were sold by Central

government under its Specified Undertaking of the Unit Trust of
India (SUUTI)?
1) ICICI Bank
2) Canara Bank
3) UCO Bank
4) State Bank of India
5) Axis Bank
Answer- 5) Axis Bank
Explanation:
The central government, in the last 2 weeks has sold nearly 1 crore
shares (97.68 lakh shares) of Axis Bank worth around Rs 600 crore (Rs
595.68 crore) held through the Specified Undertaking of the Unit Trust of
India (SUUTI). Between November 26 and 27, 2020– Sold 36.25 lakh
shares of Axis Bank for Rs 221.47 crore Between December 2 and 4,
2020– Sold 61.43 lakh shares of Axis Bank for Rs 374.21 crore.

18. The ‘Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2020 Supplement: Paths

Diverge in Recovery from the Pandemic’- December 2020, has
revised India’s 2020 GDP rate from (-)9% to _____.
1) (-)5 %
2) (-)12 %
3) (-) 8%
 4) (-)7.5 %
5) 2.3 %
Answer- 3) (-) 8%
Explanation:
The ‘Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2020 Supplement: Paths Diverge
in Recovery from the Pandemic’- December 2020, has revised India’s
2020 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rate upwards to -8%(contract by 8)
from -9% projected in Asian Development Outlook 2020 Update in
September 2020. The Growth will return in 2021 at 8.0% in India. The
GDP of Developing Asia (46 ADB-Asian Development Bank member
economies across Asia and the Pacific) forecasted to contract by 0.4%
(-0.4%) from -0.7% projected in September 2020. The growth will
rebound to 6.8% in 2021.

19. Which organisation has got approval from the Cabinet to sign a
bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Financial and
Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF),
Luxembourg?
1) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
2) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
3) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
4) Reserve Bank of India
5) Securities and Exchange Board of India
Answer- 5) Securities and Exchange Board of India
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has also approved the proposal of Securities &
Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to sign a bilateral Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) between SEBI and Financial and Commission de
Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), Luxembourg to strengthen
cross border cooperation in the area of securities regulations and
facilitate mutual assistance.

20. Which country will be signing a Memorandum of Understanding

(MoU) with India to cooperate in the in the field of Health and
Medicine?
1) Israel
 2) USA
3) Suriname
4) Republic of Congo
5) Maldives
Answer- 3) Suriname
Explanation:
The Central Government also approved a MoU between India and
Suriname on Cooperation in the field of Health and Medicine. This MoU
envisages cooperation between the Ministry of Health and Family
Welfare of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Health of the
Government of the Republic of Suriname through joint initiatives and
technology development in the health sector.

21. Which country has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on
December, 2020 for Technology Cooperation in the Road
Infrastructure Sector?
1) Australia
2) Japan
3) New Zealand
4) Hungary
5) Austria
Answer- 5) Austria
Explanation:
On December 9, 2020, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
(MoRTH) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the
Federal Ministry of Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility,
Innovation and Technology of the Republic of Austria on Technology
Cooperation in the Road Infrastructure Sector. Austria has state of the
art technologies for roads and highways, such as electronic toll systems,
intelligent transportation systems, traffic management systems, tunnel
monitoring system, geo-mapping and landslide protection measures.

22. Which state has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

with Survey of India (SoI) to implement first of its kind Land
Survey?
 1) Tamil Nadu
2) Punjab
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Haryana
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
On December 9, 2020 Andhra Pradesh (AP) Government and Survey of
India (SoI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the
implementation of ‘YSR Jagananna Saswath Bhoo Hakku-Bhoo Raksha
Pathakam’ – a land resurvey project in Andhra Pradesh. This is the 1st
time in 100 years that such a survey is being conducted in India. The
Survey will be launched on December 21, 2020.

23. who was appointed as the Prime Minister of Kuwait on 8th

December, 2020?
1) Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al- Sabah
2) Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum
3) Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
4) Sheikh Nawaf al- Ahmad al- Sabah
5) Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Answer- 1) Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al- Sabah
Explanation:
On 8th December, 2020 Kuwait’s state news agency KUNA announced
that Kuwait’s Emir, Sheikh Nawaf al- Ahmad al- Sabah reappointed
Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid Al- Sabah as the New Prime Minister of the
country. Earlier Sabah took over the Country’s Prime Ministership in
September, 2020 after the death of his brother.

24. Which organisation awarded “India Sports Awaeds-2020” where

Wrestler Bajrang Punia and Shooter Elavenil Valarivan received the
highest honour “Sportsperson of the Year of Male & Female”
Award?
1) Federation of Indian Commerce and Industry
2) Sports Authority of India
3) Masters Athletics Federation of India
 4) Khel Khel Mein Foundation
5) Athletics Federation of India
Answer- 1) Federation of Indian Commerce and Industry(FICCI)
Explanation:
On 10th December, 2020 Federation of Indian Commerce and Industry
(FICCI) virtually presented India Sports Awards-2020, to sports
personalities for their outstanding contributions in the field of sports. In
the Event, Wrestler Bajrang Punia and Shooter Elavenil Valarivan
received the highest honour “Sportsperson of the Year of Male &
Female” Award.

25. Which Bengali film has won two awards at Madrid International
Film Festival 2020?
1) Konttho
2) Gumnaami
3) Robibaar
4) Nagarkirtan
5) Rajlokhi O Srikanto
Answer- 3) Robibaar
Explanation:
Bengali film “Robibaar” wins two awards at Madrid International Film
Festival. Two awards – Best Lead Actress in a Foreign Language Film for
Jaya Ahsan and Best Original Screenplay – in the same category.

26. Name the city that ranks top in the Urban Quality of Life (UQoL)
Index 2020 released by Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-
B).
1)Chennai (Tamil Nadu)
2) Kolkata (West Bengal)
3) Mumbai (Maharashtra)
4)Delhi
5)Patiyala (Punjab)
Answer- 3) Mumbai (Maharashtra)
Explanation:
On December 5, 2020, the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B)
released the Urban Quality of Life (UQoL) Index 2020 which ranked 14
 Indian cities in India using 29 indicators grouped into 7 categories. In
accordance to this, Mumbai (Maharashtra) tops the index followed by
Delhi, Kolkata (West Bengal) and Chennai (Tamil Nadu) by providing
Highest Quality of Life while Bihar’s capital city Patna provides poorest
quality of life to its people.

27. Who authored the Report on Pandemic Management launched by

State Bank of India?
1) Soumya Kanti Ghosh
2) Dinesh Kumar Khara
3) Abhijit Banerjee
4) Arvind Panagariya
5) Krishnamurthy Subramanian
Answer- 1) Soumya Kanti Ghosh
Explanation:
According to a study conducted by State Bank of India (SBI) Research,
North-Eastern (NE) states (All NE states combined as one) topped the list
of states in managing Pandemic, Bihar came second, followed by Uttar
Pradesh. Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Himachal Pradesh were placed at
the bottom. Soumya Kanti Ghosh, SBI Group Chief Economic Advisor
was the author of the report. They were ranked based on 2 parameters –
macro (Fiscal deficit) & Consumer Price Inflation, 5 performance of
states on Central Government Schemes.

28. DRDO successfully demonstrated encrypted communication

between 2 labs of DRDO using QKD technology, where QKD stands
for?
1) Quick Key Distribution
2) Quantum Key Duplication
3) Quantum Key Distribution
4) Quick Key Duplication
5) Quarry Key Discussion
Answer- 3) Quantum Key Distribution
Explanation:
On 9th December, 2020, Defence Research and Development
Organisation (DRDO) successfully demonstrated communication
 between 2 labs of DRDO using Quantum Key Distribution (QKD)
Technology to share encryption keys. The QKD technology was
developed by CAIR (Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics),
Bengaluru, and DYSL-QT (DRDO Young Scientists Laboratories-Quantum
Technologies), Mumbai. The 2 DRDO labs which participated are
Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) and the
Research Centre Imarat (RCI).

29. Which country successfully launched 2 satellites for Gravitational

Wave Detection under its GECAM mission on December, 2020?
1) Republic of Korea
2) Japan
3) United States of America
4) China
5) Israel
Answer- 4) China
Explanation:
On December 10, 2020, China successfully launched 2 satellites for
Gravitational Wave Detection from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre
(XSLC), Sichuan Province, China. The satellite was sent into orbit by a
Long March-11 Rocket developed by China Aerospace Science and
Technology Corporation (CASC). The 2 satellites are part of the
Gravitational Wave High-energy Electromagnetic Counterpart All-sky
Monitor (GECAM) mission.

30. Which country will host the 2021 Edition of Asia Cup, Cricket
tournament?
1) Pakistan
2) Bangladesh
3) India
4) Afghanistan
5) Sri Lanka
Answer- 5) Sri Lanka
Explanation:
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Wasim Khan
stated that Sri Lanka will host the 2021 Edition of Asia Cup, Cricket
 tournament and Pakistan will host the 2022 Edition of Asia Cup, Cricket
tournament. In July 2020, Asia Cup’s Governing body, Asia Cricket
Council (ACC) announced that the 2020 Edition of Asia Cup was
cancelled due to Pandemic. The 2020 Edition was originally set to be
hosted by Pakistan, as it was cancelled Pakistan were awarded to host
the 2022 Edition as Compensation.

31. What is the name of the Book released by Chief Minister K

Chandrashekhar Rao on December, 2020?
1) NETAJI-India’s Independence and British Archives
2) Legend of Suheldev: The King Who Saved India
3) The Story of the 91st Division
4) Vriksha Vedam
5) Courts of India: Past to Present
Answer- 4) Vriksha Vedam
Explanation:
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao released the book,
“Vriksha Vedam” published by the Green India Challenge.

32. What is the profession of Manglesh Dabral who died at the age of 72,
On December, 2020?
1) Actor
2) Sand Artist
3) Football Player
4) Poet
5) Cricketer
Answer- 4) Poet
Explanation:
On 10 December, 2020 India’s renowned journalist and Sahitya Akademi
Award winning Hindi Poet, Manglesh Dabral died at the age of 72. As a
critic of government policies, he returned his Sahitya Akademi award in
2015 in protest against the growing climate of intolerance in the country.

33. Padma Shri awardee Astad Deboo passed away on December, 2020,
he was awarded for his contribution towards _____.
1) Martial Arts
 2) Dance
3) Music
4) Cinema
5) Sand Art
Answer- 2) Dance
Explanation:
On 10th December 2020, Padma Shri Astad Deboo, a renowned Indian
Dancer passed away at the age of 73 at his residence in Mumbai,
Maharashtra. He was born on 13th July 1947 in Navsari town, Gujarat.
He won the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for his contribution to
contemporary creative dance in 1995. He received the Padma Shri for
arts in 2007.

34. United Nations(UN)’s Human Rights Day is annually observed across

the world on _____.
1) 11th December
2) 12th December
3) 30th November
4) 6th December
5) 10th December
Answer- 5) 10th December
Explanation:
United Nations(UN)’s Human Rights Day is annually observed across the
world on 10th December, the day marks the anniversary of the adoption
of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United
Nations General Assembly(UNGA) in 1948. The theme of 2020 Human
rights day is “Recover Better – Stand Up for Human Rights”, which is
associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

STATIC GK based on Current Affairs

1. Which country is not a member nation of ASEAN?

1) Malaysia
2) Philippines
3) India
 4) Thailand
5) Singapore
Answer- 3) India
Explanation:
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has 10 States ― Brunei
Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar,
Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam and 1 Observer – Papua
New Guinea.

2. who is the current President of Austria in December, 2020?

1) Andrzej Duda
2) Alexander Van der Bellen
3) Kersti Kaljulaid
4) Sebastian Kurz
5) Erna Solberg
Answer- 2) Alexander Van der Bellen
Explanation:
Alexander Van der Bellen is the current president of Austria in
December, 2020.

3. Where is the Headquarters of United Nations Environment

Programme (UNEP) located?
1) Nairobi
2) Helsinki
3) Oslo
4) Copenhagen
5) Amsterdam
Answer- 1) Nairobi,Kenya
Explanation:
The United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) and the United
Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), UNEP’s
Headquarters is located at Nairobi, Kenya.

4. Who is the current chairman of Insurance Regulatory and

Development Authority of India (IRDAI) in December, 2020?
1) Subhash Chandra Garg
 2) Subhash Chandra Khuntia
3) M R Kumar
4) Ajay Tyagi
5) G.R. Chintala
Answer- 2) Subhash Chandra Khuntia
Explanation:
Subhash Chandra Khuntia, is the current chairman of Regulatory and
Development Authority of India (IRDAI) in December, 2020.

5. What is the currency of China?

1) Won
2) Ruble
3) Yen
4) Renminbi
5) Pound sterling
Answer- 4) Chinese Yuan Renminbi
Explanation:
The Renminbi is the official currency of China and one of the world’s
reserve currencies. The yuan is the basic unit of the Renminbi, but the
word is also used to refer to the Chinese currency generally.

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1. Which Union Territory (UT) has become India’s first 100% organic
under the Centre’s Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (organic
farming improvement programme)?
1) Chandigarh
2) Ladakh
3) Dadra and Nagar Haveli
4) Lakshadweep
5) Jammu and Kashmir
Answer- 4) Lakshadweep
Explanation:
Indian Island region, Lakshadweep becomes India’s first 100% organic
Union Territory in the country, and second in the country only after
 Sikkim. This comes after the UT received proper certifications and
declarations under the Centre’s Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana
(organic farming improvement programme). This will create
opportunities for 150 Women self-help groups will work to increase
exports of products like virgin coconut oil, tuna pickles, and jaggery.

2. Which organisation has collaborated with the India Energy Storage

Alliance (IESA) to promote energy storage in India on December,
2020?
1) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
2) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
3) United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
4) Solar Energy Corporation of India
5) Bureau of Energy Efficiency
Answer- 3) United Nations Industrial Development Organization
(UNIDO)
Explanation:
On December 10, 2020, the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) and
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
collaborated to promote innovations in energy storage in India. The
collaboration was done on the lines of the launch of the 4th round of
innovation challenge by UNIDO’s Facility of Low Carbon Technology
Deployment (FLCTD) to support and encourage new innovations in
Indian energy storage and e-mobility space.

3. What is the theme of 4th edition of India Mobile Congress (IMC)

2020, organised by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT)
and Cellular Operator Association of India (COAI)?
1) Inclusive Innovation – Smart I Secure I Sustainable
2) Imagine a new CONNECTED world: Intelligent. Immersive. Inventive.
3) NEW DIGITAL HORIZONS: Connect. Create. Innovate.
4) Telecom for Communication and Innovation
5) Innovation on Pandemic: Intelligent. Immersive. Inventive.
Answer- 1) Inclusive Innovation – Smart I Secure I Sustainable
Explanation:
The 4th edition of the largest digital technology forum in South Asia i.e.
 India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2020 held virtually on December 8-10, 2020
amid COVID-19 and was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
It was organised by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and
Cellular Operator Association of India (COAI) on the theme “Inclusive
Innovation – Smart I Secure I Sustainable”. The prime sponsors of the
conference included Dell Technologies, Ribbon Communications and
Red Hat.

4. Which Government body has decided to work with the Ministry of

AYUSH to set up an Export Promotion Council to boost AYUSH
exports?
1) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
2) Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
3) Securities and Exchange Board of India
4) Foreign Investment Promotion Board
5) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Answer- 1) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Explanation:
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the Ministry of AYUSH
have decided to work together to set up an Export Promotion Council to
boost AYUSH exports. This decision was taken recently in a joint review
of AYUSH trade and Industry by Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of
Commerce and Industry and Shri Shripad Naik, Minister of AYUSH. It
was also decided in the review that the entire AYUSH sector will work
together to achieve price and quality competitiveness to boost AYUSH
exports.

5. Which Company has partnered with Skylotech India to launch

world’s first satellite based Narrow Band-Internet of Things (NB-
IoT) device to provide Pan-India Connectivity?
1) Vodafone Idea
2) Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
3) Jio
4) Bharti Airtel
5) Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL)
 Answer- 2) Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
Explanation:
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) in partnership with Skylotech
India has launched the world’s first satellite-based NB-IoT (Narrow
Band-Internet of Things) device that can be used PAN-India where
mobile towers are not present including Indian seas. The device
developed by Skylo will be provided only through the state-run firm at a
price of around Rs 10,000 a unit.

6. What is India’s rank in the Climatescope Survey ‘Emerging Markets

Outlook 2020: Energy Transition in the World’s Fastest Growing
economies’ released by Bloomberg New Energy Finance Limited
(BNEF)?
1) 3rd
2) 2nd
3) 8th
4) 12th
5) 5th
Answer- 1) 3rd
Explanation:
According to Climatescope Survey ‘Emerging Markets Outlook 2020:
Energy Transition in the World’s Fastest Growing economies’ released
by Bloomberg New Energy Finance Limited (BNEF) India with a score of
2.61 dropped to the 2nd position in the 2020 survey due to decline in
Clean Energy Investment. India’s investment declined from 32% in 2017
to 12% in 2018-2019. Chile topped the survey rankings with a score of
2.85, Brazil came third with a score of 2.44.

7. What is the target year set by Indian Government to produce 175

GW Renewable Energy in the country?
1) 2025
2) 2030
3) 2028
4) 2022
5) 2035
 Answer- 4) 2022
Explanation:
India Targets 175 GW Renewable Energy by 2022 – 100 GW Solar, 60 GW
Wind, 10 GW Bio-Energy, 5 GW Small Hydro. 89.63 GW of Renewable
Energy has already been installed by India.

8. which country will host the 2023 Indian Ocean Island Games?
1) Comoros
2) Maldives
3) Sri Lanka
4) Madagascar
5) Bangladesh
Answer- 4) Madagascar
Explanation:
Madagascar has replaced the Maldives as the host of the 2023 Indian
Ocean Island Games due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. The
event had been awarded to the Maldives last year, but members of the
Indian Ocean Island Games Federation voted to move the Games to
Madagascar. The decision came as a result of the challenges the
Maldives is facing in organising the event during the coronavirus crisis.

9. Which scheme has been notified by Finance Ministry to provide

financial support to Public Private Partnership (PPPs) in selected
infrastructure projects with immediate effect, on December, 2020?
1) Integrated Development of Commercial Floriculture (IDCF) scheme
2) Stand Up India Scheme
3) Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS)
4) Paryavaran Vahini scheme
5) Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme
Answer- 5) Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme
Explanation:
On 11th December, 2020 Finance Ministry notified the Viability Gap
Funding (VGF) scheme to provide financial support to Public Private
Partnerships (PPPs) in selected Infrastructure projects. The selection of
Private companies will be done through transparent, open and
competitive bidding process. This initiative aims to assist infrastructure
 projects under Public Private Partnership (PPPs) in India through
financial support.

10. Which state government has launched a scheme whereby Tourists

can live in the traditional habitats of Tharu Tribe?
1) Uttarakhand
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Maharashtra
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Karnataka
Answer- 2) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh (UP) Government has launched a scheme whereby
Tourists can live in the traditional habitats of Tharu Tribe. The scheme
is aimed to create jobs, increase the economic independence of the
tribal population and to put Tharu villages on Global Tourism maps. As
part of scheme UP Government will connect Tharu villages in the
districts of Balrampur, Bahraich, Lakhimpur and Pilibhit bordering
Nepal along with the home stay scheme of the UP Forest Department.

11. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced to issue guidelines for
Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) with regard to
distribution of dividend. Under which section does the Non-Banking
Financial Companies (NBFCs) comply with minimum prudential
requirements in order to declare dividend in the RBI Act, 1934?
1) Section 21A
2) Section 45(U)
3) Section 26 (1)
4) Section 45 IC
5) Section 26(2)
Answer- 4) Section 45 IC
Explanation:
The NBFCs are required to comply with the following minimum
prudential requirements in order to declare dividend. NBFCs should
comply with the provisions of Section 45 IC of the RBI Act, 1934.
12. Which Small Finance Bank launched a 3-in-1 account (tripartite
account), that comprises savings, trading and demat accounts for its
customers in December, 2020?
1) Equitas Small Finance Bank
2) Fincare Small Finance Bank
3) Jana Lakshmi Small Finance Bank
4) Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
5) Suryoday Small Finance Bank
Answer- 1) Equitas Small Finance Bank
Explanation:
On December 10, 2020 Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd(ESFBL)launched
a 3-in-1 account (tripartite account), which comprises savings, trading
and demat accounts for its customers. The account enables customers to
hold all their bank and financial investments under one umbrella. This
account was launched to widen the bank’s product offerings.

13. Which organisation has standardized all health policies for robotic
and bariatric surgeries in December, 2020?
1) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
2) Security and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
3) Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research
(JIPMER)
4) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
5) Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)
Answer- 4) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of
India (IRDAI)
Explanation:
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
has standardised all health policies for robotic and bariatric surgeries.
The robotic surgeries minimises the trauma caused to the patient. India
is the most preferred country to get high-quality treatment across the
world. Bariatric surgery is also called as Weight loss surgery, or
metabolic surgery.

14. Which organisation has got draft guidelines for dividend payout
from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its 4th Bi-Monthly Monetary
 Policy Committee (MPC) 2020-21, on December, 2020?
1) Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)
2) Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
3) National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC)
4) State Bank of India (SBI)
5) Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFC)
Answer- 5) Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFC)
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its recent 4th Bi-Monthly Monetary
Policy Committee (MPC) 2020-21 announced to issue guidelines for Non-
Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) with regard to distribution of
dividend. Therefore on December 9, 2020, the apex bank released the
“Draft Circular on Declaration of Dividend by NBFCs” to ensure greater
transparency and uniformity in practice. It is open for comments by
December 24, 2020. The guidelines will be applicable for dividends to be
declared for the financial year beginning April 01, 2020 (FY 2020-21)
onwards.

15. Which Organisation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding

(MoU) with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) on
December, 2020 to support skill development of Teachers?
1) Khan Academy
2) Coursera
3) Unacademy
4) BYJU’S
5) Vedantu
Answer- 4) BYJU’S
Explanation:
On December 10, 2020 The National Skill Development Corporation
(NSDC) signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BYJU’S to
support the skilling of teachers and trainers. The partnership is as part
of Skill India Mission. Aiming to empower teachers and trainers with
skills and digital tools so as to make learning very effective, engaging
and personalised for children and youth.
16. Which two organisation has partnered to provide Smart Agriculture
solution to assist farmers in improving their productivity on
December, 2020?
1) BSNL and Samsung
2) Nokia and BSNL
3) Motorola and Vodafone India Foundation
4) Samsung and Idea
5) Nokia and Vodafone India Foundation
Answer- 5) Nokia and Vodafone India Foundation
Explanation:
Nokia and Vodafone India Foundation, the CSR arm of Vi, have deployed
a Smart Agriculture solution that aims to improve the productivity of
farmers in India. The pilot project is being implemented in 100 locations
in the states of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra and will benefit over
50,000 farmers. The solution, which utilizes Nokia’s Worldwide IoT
Network Grid (WING) solution, will ensure that precise and practical
data is sent to farmers.

17. Under which project, Anil Agarwal Foundation has partnered with
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to end all forms of hunger and
malnutrition by 2030?
1) Seva Bharati Programme
2) Project Annapurna
3) Project Nand Ghar
4) Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP)
5) Project Gram Vikas
Answer- 3) Project Nand Ghar
Explanation:
Anil Agarwal Foundation has partnered with Bill & Melinda Gates
Foundation to end all forms of hunger and malnutrition by 2030. The
foundations will work together on Project Nand Ghar, an initiative of
Anil Agarwal Foundation & Ministry of Women and Child Development
(MoWCD) to achieve United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 2
(abolishing all forms of hunger and malnutrition by 2030).
18. What is the scheme launched by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister
(CM) Jagan Mohan Reddy to distribute 2,49,151 sheeps, goats for
improving the living standards of women?
1) Jagananna Jeeva Kranthi scheme
2) YSR Aasara scheme
3) YSR Bima Scheme
4) Jagananna Vidya Kanuka Scheme
5) YSR Jala Kala Scheme
Answer- 1) Jagananna Jeeva Kranthi scheme
Explanation:
On December 10, 2020, Andhra Pradesh (AP) Chief Minister (CM) Jagan
Mohan Reddy virtually launched the ‘Jagananna Jeeva Kranthi’ scheme
worth INR 1, 859 Crores for distribution of 2, 49, 151 sheeps, goats for
improving the living standards of women. Women belonging to
Backward Classes (BC), Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) in
the age group of 45-60 years. AP Government also launched the
distribution of 4.69 lakh units of cows and buffaloes worth INR 3, 500
crores.

19. Which State Government has signed 1st of its kind Memorandum of
Understanding(MoU) with Cornell University, to set up a world-class
incubation centre?
1) Uttarakhand
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Maharashtra
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Karnataka
Answer- 3) Maharashtra
Explanation:
On December 10, 2020 Maharashtra Govt signed a 1st of its kind
Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with Cornell University, to set up
a world-class incubation centre in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Maharashtra Govt signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
XED Institute of Management (Asia Partner for Cornell) to Launch
‘Cornell Maha 60’, an accelerator programme for entrepreneurs. It is a
1st of its kind program in India.
20. Who has been appointed as the International Judo Federation(IJF)
Climate Ambassadors?
1) Marius Vizer and Sabrina Filzmoser
2) Sabrina Filzmoser and Flavio Canto
3) Flavio Canto and Marius Vizer
4) Teddy Riner and Anton Geesink
5) Anton Geesink and Ilias Iliadis
Answer- 2) Sabrina Filzmoser and Flavio Canto
Explanation:
On December 4, 2020 Marius Vizer, President of International Judo
Federation(IJF) appointed Judo Practitioners(Judoka) Sabrina Filzmoser
of Austria and Flavio Canto of Brazil as IJF Climate Ambassadors. They
will help IJF to help to spread the message to save the planet. Recently,
IJF has joined the UNFCCC’s (United Nations Framework Convention on
Climate Change) Sports for Climate Action initiative as a signatory to the
Sports for Climate Action Framework.

21. Who was awarded Posthumously, 2020 TiE Lifetime Achievement

Service award?
1) Pritam Singh
2) Dr S Padmavati
3) F.C. Kohli
4) Pranab Mukherjee
5) Abhilash
Answer- 3) F.C. Kohli
Explanation:
F.C. Kohli (Posthumous), father of Indian Information Technology (IT)
Industry, Founder and First Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Tata
Consultancy Services (TCS) was awarded 2020 TiE Lifetime Achievement
Service award. Bill Gates, Founder of Microsoft Corporation was
presented with TiE Life-time Achievement Award for contribution to the
computing world and also for co-founding the Bill & Melinda Gates
Foundation which funds global health and development programs.
Lifetime Achievement family business transformation was conferred on
Bill Marriott of Marriott International.
22. Which government has been awarded as the Best Government
Agency Support Startup ecosystem in TiE annual awards 2020?
1) India
2) Singapore
3) Malaysia
4) Thailand
5) South Korea
Answer- 2) Singapore
Explanation:
TiE presented 10 awards under different categories 6 outstanding
entrepreneurs and 7 ecosystem players in its annual award ceremony,
the Award for Best Government Agency Support Startup ecosystem was
awarded to Singapore Government for the year 2020.

Award  Recipient

Best Government Agency Support Startup

Singapore Government
ecosystem 

Google/Alphabet for Start-

Best Corporate Supporting Entrepreneurship
ups

Best University promoting Entrepreneurship Stanford University

Best Accelerator award  Y Combinator

Best Performing Global VC (Venture Capital) Fund Sequoia Capital

Most Active Angel Network in the World Tech Coast Angels

Bootstrapped to Billions award Ben Chestnut

Rapid Listing Award VIR Biotechnology

Lightning Unicorn Award Indigo Agriculture

Most Innovative startup DataRobot

23. Which organisation was awarded ‘The Most Innovative Research

Institute of the Year’ under Innovation Quotient in the CII
 Industrial Innovation Awards 2020?
1) IIT Guwahati
2) IIT Madras
3) IIT Roorkee
4) IIT Kanpur
5) IIT Delhi
Answer- 3) IIT Roorkee
Explanation:
CII Industrial Innovation Awards 2020 were presented during the 26th
DST-CII Technology Summit 2020. 18 regular awards, 8 category awards,
and 1 grand award were given to the most innovative company of the
year.
IIT Roorkee adjudged as ‘The Most Innovative Research Institute of the
Year’ under Innovation Quotient. IIT Madras adjudged as ‘The Most
Innovative Research Institute of the Year’ under Disruptive Innovations.
Lakshmi Machine Works limited- TMD won the Grand Award Winner-
The Most Innovative Company of the Year 2020.

24. Who are the Time’s Person of the Year 2020?

1) Donald Trump and Joe Biden
2) Essential Workers
3) Barack Obama and Kamala Harris
4) Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump
5) Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
Answer- 5) Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
Explanation:
US President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris
were named Time magazine’s 2020 “Person of the Year”. For changing
the American story, for showing that the forces of empathy are greater
than the furies of division, for sharing a vision of healing in a grieving
world.

25. What is the theme of World’s largest virtual entrepreneurial

summit, The IndUS Entrepreneurs (TiE) Global Summit-2020 (TGS
2020) hosted by TiE Hyderabad?
1) Entrepreneurship, Growth and Competitiveness
 2) Green Entrepreneurship
3) Entrepreneurship 360
4) Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership
5) Social and community Entrepreneurship
Answer- 3) Entrepreneurship 360
Explanation:
World’s largest virtual entrepreneurial summit, The IndUS
Entrepreneurs (TiE) Global Summit-2020 (TGS 2020) was held virtually
from December 8-10, 2020. It was hosted by TiE Hyderabad. Vice-
President(VP) Venkaiah Naidu virtually inaugurated the TGS 2020.
Theme of TGS 2020 – ‘Entrepreneurship 360’. The summit focused on
issues faced by Entrepreneurs, Funding Platform, pitching tactics to help
start-ups.

26. Who has represented India in the 17th International Inter-

Ministerial Conference on South-South Cooperation in Population
and Development titled “Nairobi Commitments and the 2030
Agenda: Taking stock and looking ahead to post COVID-19 Crisis”
which was held virtually?
1) Prakash Javadekar
2) Harsh Vardhan
3) Piyush Goyal
4) Smriti Irani
5) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
Answer- 2) Harsh Vardhan
Explanation:
On December 8, 2020, the 17th International Inter-Ministerial
Conference on South-South Cooperation in Population and Development
titled “Nairobi Commitments and the 2030 Agenda: Taking stock and
looking ahead to post COVID-19 Crisis” was held virtually. The Indian
side was represented by Union Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Ministry of
Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). It should be noted that he is the
Vice-Chair of the PPD Board. The conference and the session were
concluded with the adoption of Call for Action.
27. Which country’s Minister of Science, Technology and Higher
Education was the Guest of Honour in the 26th Edition of 3 day DST-
CII (Department of Science & Technology-Confederation of Indian
Industry) Technology Summit 2020?
1) Manuel Heitor, Portugal
2) Frédérique Vidal, France
3) Ingrid van Engelshoven, Netherlands
4) Giriraj Mani Pokharel, Nepal
5) Lakshman Senewiratne, Sri Lanka
Answer- 1) Manuel Heitor, Portugal
Explanation:
The 26th Edition of 3 day DST-CII (Department of Science & Technology-
Confederation of Indian Industry) Technology Summit 2020 was held
virtually from December 7-9, 2020. Portugal was the partner country for
2020’s edition of Technology Summit. The meeting was organized by
DST, CII. Manuel Heitor, Minister of Science, Technology and Higher
Education, Portugal was the Guest of Honour at the Summit. Dr Harsh
Vardhan, Union Minister for Science & Technology, India inaugurated
the event.

28. 5.56 X 30 mm Joint Venture Protective Carbine (JVPC) designed by

Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), a lab
of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is a
_______.
1) LASER fire automatic weapon
2) Browning Automatic Rifle
3) Gas Operated Semi Bull-pup automatic weapon
4) Liquid Pressured Bull-pup automatic weapon
5) Long Range Surface to Air Missile
Answer- 3) Gas Operated Semi Bull-pup automatic weapon
Explanation:
On 7th December, 2020, 5.56 X 30 mm Joint Venture Protective Carbine
(JVPC) designed by Armament Research and Development
Establishment (ARDE), a lab of Defence Research and Development
Organisation (DRDO) successfully finished the final phase of user trials.
The Gun will now be inducted into the Indian Army. JVPC is a Gas
 Operated Semi Bull-pup automatic weapon and is capable of firing
around 700 rpm (rounds per minute). It has a range of 100 metres and
weighs 3 Kilograms.

29. On the occasion of 10th Global Sports Summit ,TRUF 2020 event
organized by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce &
Industry (FICCI), Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju announced
establishment of 1000 Khelo India Small Centres to help ______.
1) Young Sports persons
2) Hockey Players
3) Retired Sports persons
4) Retired Runners
5) Young Football players
Answer- 3) Retired Sports persons
Explanation:
On 9th December, 2020 Union sports minister Kiren Rijiju virtually
addressed the 10th Global Sports Summit, TRUF 2020, organised by
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI). On that
Occasion Minister made the announcement on the establishment of
1000 Khelo India Small Centres in the country, that will help retired
sports persons get employment or some role in shaping the sports
culture of the country.

30. Which former 800-meter world champion received a four-year ban

for doping in December, 2020?
1) Elvira Herman
2) Hanna Huskova
3) Marina Arzamasova
4) Nadzeya Ostapchuk
5) Alina Talay
Answer- 3) Marina Arzamasova
Explanation:
Former world champion Marina Arzamasova of Belarus received a four-
year ban for doping after her defense that she had taken contaminated
over-the-counter supplements was rejected. She has won the 800 meters
at the 2015 worlds in Beijing. The four-year ban dates to the initial
 suspension and ends on July 28, 2023, track and field’s Athletics Integrity
Unit said in its decision released Friday.

31. For which of his Novel, Raj Kamal Jha won the 3rd Edition of
Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize 2020?
1) The blue bedspread
2) The City and the Sea: A Novel
3) She Will Build Him a City
4) If you are afraid of heights
5) A Suitable Boy
Answer- 2) The City and the Sea: A Novel
Explanation:
Raj Kamal Jha, Indian Author and the Chief Editor of The Indian Express
wins 3rd Edition of Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize 2020 for his
literary fiction novel ‘The City and the Sea’. This is Raj Kamal Jha’s 5th
novel. His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said, late Sultan of Oman
and The People of Oman and Sandip Soparrkar from India a renowned
dancer choreographer from India named as the winner of TagorePrize
for Social Achievement 2020.

32. What is the theme of United Nations(UN)’s International Mountain

Day 2020, that is annually observed on 11th December?
1) Promoting mountain products for better livelihoods
2) Mountain cultures: Celebrating diversity and strengthening identity
3) Mountains under Pressure: climate, hunger, migration
4) Mountain Biodiversity
5) Mountains matter for Youth
Answer- 4) Mountain Biodiversity
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s International Mountain Day is annually
observed across the globe on 11th December to encourage the
sustainable developments in mountains and to create awareness about
the importance of mountains to life. The theme of International
Mountain Day 2020 is “Mountain Biodiversity”, which aims to celebrate
the diverse biodiversity of the mountain and address the difficulties
they face.
33. When was the annual United Nations International Children’s
Emergency Fund (UNICEF) day celebrated?
1) 15th December
2) 10th December
3) 12th January
4) 11th December
5) 6th January
Answer- 4) 11th December
Explanation:
The UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) day is annually celebrated
on 11th December to mark the creation of UNICEF by the United Nations
General Assembly(UNGA) on 11th December 1946. UNICEF was
originally known as “United Nations International Children’s Emergency
Fund”. UNICEF called out the governments to adopt the “Six Point Plan
to Protect our Children” to reverse the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on
children and to build a better future for all.

34. Which animal was reported to decline by 90% before 2050 from the
findings of First-of-its-kind survey conducted by Zoological Survey
of India (ZSI) under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and
Climate Change (MoEFCC)?
1) Snow Leopard
2) Kashmiri Red Stag
3) Malayan Giant Squirrel
4) Lion-tailed macaque
5) Nilgiri Tahr
Answer- 3) Malayan Giant Squirrel
Explanation:
According to a First-of-its-kind survey conducted by Zoological Survey of
India (ZSI) under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate
Change (MoEFCC), Malayan Giant Squirrel or Black Giant Squirrel
(Ratufa bicolor) could fall by 90% in India by 2050 due to shrinking of its
original habitat zone. This would mean that, by 2050 the habitat of the
squirrels will be restricted only to Southern Sikkim and North Bengal.
35. Where did the researchers of Agharkar Research Institute (ARI)
discovered, the tough novel new species of Indian Muraingrasses
named Ischaemum janarthanamii?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Karnataka
3) Kerala
4) Goa
5) Mizoram
Answer- 4) Goa
Explanation:
A team of researchers of Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) led by Dr.
Mandar Datar and Dr.Ritesh Kumar Choudhary have discovered a tough
novel new species of Indian Muraingrasses (Genus Ischaemum) named
Ischaemum janarthanamiiin in Goa in the Western Ghats.

STATIC GK based on Current Affairs

1. Where is the Headquarters of United Nations Children’s Fund

(UNICEF) located?
1) Paris, France
2) New York,United States
3) Berlin,Germany
4) Munich,Bavaria
5) Augsburg,Germany
Answer- 2) New York,United States
Explanation:
UNICEF, also known as the United Nations Children’s Fund, is a United
Nations agency responsible for providing humanitarian and
developmental aid to children worldwide. Its headquarters is located at
New York.

2. Where is the Headquarters of International Judo Federation (IJF)

located?
1) Prague,Czech Republic
2) Budapest,Hungary
 3) Amsterdam,Netherlands
4) The Hague,Netherlands
5) Vienna,Austria
Answer- 2) Budapest,Hungary
Explanation:
The Headquarters of International Judo Federation (IJF) located
Budapest.

3. Who is the first Indian to win a Noble prize?

1) Amartya Sen
2) Mother Teresa
3) C. V. Raman
4) Har Gobind Khorana
5) Rabindranath Tagore
Answer- 5) Rabindranath Tagore
Explanation:
Rabindranath Tagore was the first person of Indian origin, first Asian
and first non-European to be awarded with the Nobel Prize in 1913.

4. Who was the Prime Minister of Portugal on December, 2020?

1) Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa
2) Pedro Sánchez
3) Rui Rio
4) Antonio Costa
5) Felipe VI
Answer- 4) Antonio Costa
Explanation:
António Luís Santos da Costa GCIH is a Portuguese lawyer and politician
serving as the 119th and current Prime Minister of Portugal.

5. Who was the Finance Secretary of India on December 2020?

1) Ajay Narayan Jha
2) Subhash Chandra Garg
3) Ajay Bhushan Pandey
4) Ashok Lahiri
5) Krishnamurthy Subramanian
 Answer- 3) Ajay Bhushan Pandey
Explanation:
Ajay Bhushan Pandey is a 1984 batch Indian Administrative Service
officer is the current Finance Secretary of India in December 2020.

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Questions Based on Current Affairs 13 & 14 December 2020

1. Where did the chairman and managing director (CMD) of NHPC

limited, A.K. Singh laid foundation stone for Indo- Nepal link canal,
on December, 2020?
1) Tanakpur Hydro Power Station
2) Sipat Thermal Power Plant
3) Koyna Hydroelectric Project
4) Kakatiya Thermal Power Station
5) Singareni Thermal Power Project
Answer- 1) Tanakpur Hydro Power Station
Explanation:
On 8th december, 2020 the chairman and managing director (CMD) of
NHPC limited, A.K. Singh, has laid foundation stone of head regulator
 works of indo-nepal link canal at barrage of 94.2 mw tanakpur power
station of nhpc at uttarakhand. this project is constructed under the
“Mahakali treaty” signed between india and nepal. Hydropower Project
constructed on the Sharda River also known as Mahakali River in Nepal.

2. Which government body has been appointed as Implementation

partner for socio-economic profiling of the beneficiaries of PM
Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi)?
1) Confederation of Indian Industry(CII)
2) Quality Council of India (QCI)
3) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)
4) Chartered Quality Institute (CQI)
5) Indian Register Quality Systems (IRQS)
Answer- 2) Quality Council of India (QCI)
Explanation:
On 11th December 2020, the Central Government launched a program
for socio-economic profiling of the beneficiaries of PM Street Vendor’s
AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme, a special micro-credit
facility for street vendors, to support them with the benefits of other
government schemes based on their eligibility. Quality Council of India
(QCI) has been appointed as implementing partner for the programme.

3. What is the name of India’s 1st indigenous messenger Ribonucleic

acid(mRNA) vaccine candidate that got approval for Phase I/II
human clinical trials from Drugs Controller General of India
(DCGI)?
1) mRNA-1273
2) Tozinameran
3) COVISHIELD
4) HGCO19
5) BNT162b2
Answer- 4) HGCO19
Explanation:
On December 11, 2020 Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) gave
approval for India’s 1st indigenous messenger Ribonucleic acid(mRNA)
vaccine candidate, HGCO19 to initiate Phase I/II human clinical trials. It
 was developed by Gennova Biopharmaceuticals Ltd in collaboration
with HDT Biotech Corporation, Seattle, USA.

4. Over which river the 1.5 km long Koilwar Bridge was constructed
that recently got inaugurated by Union Minister of Road Transport
and Highways, Nitin Gadkari on December, 2020?
1) Sone river
2) Tapi river
3) Narmada river
4) Koshi river
5) Betwa river
Answer- 1) Sone river
Explanation:
On 10th December, 2020 Union Minister of Road Transport and
Highways, Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the Rs.266 crores 3 lane 1.5 km
long Koilwar Bridge over Sone river in Bihar through video
conferencing. Construction of the 6 lane Bridge to connect Bihar and
Uttar Pradesh through road. 3 lanes of the total 6 were opened for the
public after the inauguration. The bridge is aimed at reducing the traffic
on NH-922 and NH-30.

5. Which is the most searched word in India as per the Google Trends
2020?
1) Corona virus
2) Pandemic
3) IPL
4) Narendra Modi
5) Sushant Singh Rajput
Answer- 3) IPL
Explanation:
As per Google, coronavirus appeared in the top 10 overall list of
trending terms this year globally. In India, however, the Indian Premier
League (IPL) came out on top, beating even the US Presidential elections
2020.
6. Which refugees will be benefited by India’s recent contribution of
US$ 2 million on behalf of Government of India to United Nations
Relief programme, on December, 2020?
1) Rohingya refugee
2) Palestine refugees
3) Afghan refugees
4) Syrian refugees
5) Venezuelan refugees
Answer- 2) Palestine Refugees
Explanation:
On December 10, 2020, the Representative of India to the State of
Palestine, Sunil Kumar, presented a contribution of US$ 2 million on
behalf of the Government of India (GoI) to the United Nations Relief and
Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). This
funding is meant to support the UNRWA programme and services for
Palestine refugees which include education, health care, relief and
social services. With this contribution, the total funding by India to the
agency has reached US$ 5 million in 2020.

7. Which disease remained as the Top Cause of death at the Global

level over the period 2000-19 in World Health Organization’s (WHO)
2019 Global Health Estimates?
1) Stroke
2) Kidney Diseases
3) Diarrhoea
4) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
5) Ischaemic Heart Disease
Answer- 5) Ischaemic Heart Disease
Explanation:
According to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) 2019 Global Health
Estimates, Ischaemic Heart Disease remained the Top Cause of death at
the Global level over the period 2000-19, it is responsible for 16% of
World’s total deaths. The study has also stated that Non-Communicable
Diseases (NCD) constitute 7 of the World’s Top 10 causes of death. Based
on Total Number of lives lost the global causes are grouped into 3 broad
topics – cardiovascular, respiratory and neonatal conditions.
 Top 3 diseases- Ischaemic Heart Disease, Stroke, Chronic Obstructive
Pulmonary Disease.

8. Which country has decided to set up a task force on Energy, to

identify specific projects in India’s energy sector for investments on
December, 2020?
1) Qatar
2) UAE
3) Saudi Arabia
4) Iran
5) Turkey
Answer- 1) Qatar
Explanation:
On December 11, 2020, India and Qatar have decided to set up a task
force on Energy, to identify specific projects in India’s energy sector for
investments by Qatar. It was informed by Union Minister Dharmendra
Debendra Pradhan, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. This
decision was taken during a telecall between Dharmendra Pradhan and
Sherida Al-Kaabi, Qatar’s Minister of State for Energy Affairs and
President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Qatar Petroleum.

9. 5th Round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOCs) was held virtually

between India and _______.
1) Greece
2) Turkey
3) Lebanon
4) Cyprus
5) Iran
Answer- 4) Cyprus
Explanation:
On December 11, 2020, The 5th Round of Foreign Office Consultations
(FOCs) was held virtually between India & Cyprus. Neeta Bhushan, Joint
Secretary (Central Europe) led the Indian side and Thessalia Salina
Shambos, Political Director, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of
Republic of Cyprus led the Cypriot side. Both Countries reviewed the
 progress of cooperation in the areas of Politics, Economics, Consular,
Culture and agreed to strengthen ties.

10. Which country will host the Special Annual Meeting 2021 of World
Economic Forum (WEF)?
1) Germany
2) Malaysia
3) Singapore
4) Austria
5) Switzerland
Answer- 3) Singapore
Explanation:
The Organisers of the World Economic Forum (WEF) have announced
that Singapore will host the Special Annual Meeting 2021 of WEF from
May 13-16, 2021. This will be the first time that the WEF Special Annual
meeting is taking place in Asia and the second time that meeting is being
held outside Davos, Switzerland. The first meeting outside Davos,
Switzerland being the 2002 edition, when it was held in New York. The
Special Annual meeting will return to Davos-Klosters, Switzerland for
2022 Edition.

11. Which Bank has partnered with Haqdarshak Empowerment

Solutions Private Limited to help Indian MSMEs (Micro, Small and
Medium Enterprises) to recover from COVID-19 pandemic through
Haqdarshak MSME platform?
1) DBS Bank India Ltd
2) Citibank
3) OCBC Bank
4) United Overseas Bank
5) Standard Chartered
Answer- 1) DBS Bank India Ltd
Explanation:
On December 11, 2020 DBS Bank India Ltd. (DBIL) partnered with
Haqdarshak Empowerment Solutions Private Limited to help Indian
MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) to recover from COVID-
19 pandemic. This aid will happen through the newly launched
 Haqdarshak MSME platform. It provides information about the
government schemes like- Loan schemes of Small Industries
Development Bank of India(SIDBI) for MSMEs, Emergency Credit Line
Guarantee Scheme Prime Minister(PM) Street vendor’s AtmaNirbhar
Nidhi Yojana (PM SVANidhi), etc.,

12. Where will the India Ammunition Project start its operation in
August, 2021 between Stumpp Schuele & Somappa India (SSS
Defence) and Companhia Brasileira de Cartuchos (CBC) Brazil?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Punjab
4) Maharashtra
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
The Production of ammunition under the JV between Companhia
Brasileira de Cartuchos (CBC) Brazil, the world’s second-largest
ammunition manufacturer, and Stumpp Schuele & Somappa India (SSS
Defence) will be initiated in August 2021. It was announced by the
Fernando Saim of CBC. SS-CBC India Ammunition project will Start
Operations in August 2021, in Andhra Pradesh. CBC will follow Brazil’s
“Triple-Helix” which focuses on innovation and R&D (Research &
Development) for the army, navy and air force.

13. What is the targeted defence export amount set by India for the
next 5 years?
1) USD 3 Billion
2) USD 10 Billion
3) USD 7 Billion
4) USD 2 Billion
5) USD 5 Billion
Answer- 5) USD 5 Billion
Explanation:
India is organizing a series of webinars with friendly foreign countries
to boost defence exports and to achieve the defence export target of $5
 billion in the next five years. In this regard, on December 8, 2020, the
first webinar between India and Brazil was held on the theme “Indian
Defence Industry Global Outreach for Collaborative Partnership:
Webinar and Expo”.

14. Which Country has signed 9 Agreements with India in its first High
level bilateral virtual summit that was co-chaired by Prime Minister
Narendra Modi to establish close friendship and strong partnership
between the Nations in the post COVID-19 world?
1) Morocco
2) Tajikistan
3) Qatar
4) Kyrgyzstan
5) Uzbekistan
Answer- 5) Uzbekistan
Explanation:
On December 11, 2020 the first bilateral virtual summit between India
and Uzbekistan was co-chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi
and President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Miromonovich
Mirziyoyev to discuss the entire gamut of bilateral relationship,
including strengthening India-Uzbekistan cooperation in the post-
COVID-19 world between both nations. Both sides also exchanged views
on regional and global issues of mutual interest. Both nations have set a
target to boost USD 1 billion for bilateral trade in the next few years.
Indian side confirmed the approval of USD 448 million of Line of Credit
(LoC) for four developmental projects in Uzbekistan.
Important fields of cooperation- Counter-Terrorism, Uzbek-Indian free
pharmaceutical zone, Uzbekistan-India Business Council, International
North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC).

15. What is the name of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

signed between World Health Organization (WHO) & International
Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) on
December, 2020?
1) Red Cross Agreement
2) Bretton Woods Agreement
 3) Red Channel Agreement
4) Seville Agreement
5) International Regulation Agreement
Answer- 3) Red Channel Agreement
Explanation:
The World Health Organization (WHO) & International Federation of
Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) known as ‘Red Channel Agreement’ for the
implementation of Emergency Medical Team (EMT) initiative. EMT
initiative will strengthen the delivery of emergency medical and health
services during humanitarian crises. The agreement recognizes IFRC’s
Emergency Response Units as EMTs.

16. Who received the Bharathi Award 2020 on the International

Bharathi Festival 2020, to celebrate the 138th birth anniversary of a
Tamil Poet ,Mahakavi Subramanya Bharathi?
1) Cho.Dharman
2) R. P. Sethu Pillai
3) Seeni Viswanathan
4) Jayakanthan
5) Bharathi Sukumaran
Answer- 3) Seeni Viswanathan
Explanation:
On December 11, 2020 Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi addressed
the International Bharathi Festival 2020 through video conferencing.
The festival was organised by the Vanavil Cultural Centre to celebrate
the 138th birth anniversary of Mahakavi Subramanya Bharathi, a Tamil
writer, poet, journalist, Indian independence activist and social
reformer. During the event, Seeni Viswanathan was named as the
winner of Bharathi Award 2020.The award is presented since 1994.

17. Who became the 1st Non-Indian to win the Ramanujan Prize for
Young Mathematicians 2020?
1) Marcelo Viana
2) Yakov “Yasha” Eliashberg
3) Joseph Keller
 4) Carolina Araujo
5) Maryam Mirzakhani
Answer- 4) Carolina Araujo
Explanation:
On 9th December 2020, Dr. Carolina Araujo, Brazilian Mathematician
from the Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics (IMPA), Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil was named as the winner of Ramanujan Prize for Young
Mathematicians 2020 from developing countries in a virtual ceremony.
She is the 1st non-Indian women mathematician to receive this prize.
The Prize carries a cash award of USD 15,000. Reason of the Prize She
won the prize for her outstanding work in algebraic geometry,
especially in bilateral geometry, and in the theory of extremal rays.

18. Who led the Indian delegates in the 5th India- Myanmar Bilateral
Meeting on Drug Control Cooperation that was held virtually?
1) Alok Verma
2) Ajit Doval
3) Rakesh Asthana
4) Ranjit Sinha
5) Anil Sinha
Answer- 3) Rakesh Asthana
Explanation:
On December 11, 2020, the 5th India- Myanmar Bilateral Meeting on
Drug Control Cooperation between the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB),
India and the Central Committee on Drug Abuse Control, Myanmar was
held virtually. Indian delegates were led by the Director General (DG)
Narcotics Control Bureau, Rakesh Asthana.
The issue of trafficking of Heroin and Amphetamine Type Stimulants
(ATS) in India was highlighted during the meet as there is high
prevalence of drug abuse in the North Eastern (NE) States bordering
Myanmar. Also, the maritime route in Bay of Bengal is being used for
drug trafficking. It was also decided that the 6th India – Myanmar
Bilateral Meeting on Drug Control Cooperation will be held in India in
2021.
19. Between which countries, the 8th meeting of Joint Steering
Committee (JSC) on Cooperation in the Power sector took place
virtually on December, 2020?
1) India and Bhutan
2) Bhutan and Nepal
3) Nepal and China
4) India and Nepal
5) India and Bangladesh
Answer- 4) India and Nepal
Explanation:
On December 11, 2020, the 8th meeting of Joint Steering Committee (JSC)
on Cooperation in the Power sector was held virtually. The meeting was
chaired by Sanjiv Nandan Sahai, Power Secretary, Government of India
& Dinesh Kumar Ghimire, Secretary (Energy) of Nepal. JSC is the
supreme bilateral mechanism for coordinating Government-to-
Government initiatives in the Power Sector.
Discussions regarding cross border trade of electricity, construction of
900 MegaWatt Arun-III Hydro Electric Project in Nepal, Completion of
South Asia’s 1st Cross Border 400 KV Transmission line in Muzaffarpur-
Dhalkebar took place in the meeting.

20. Who represented India in the World Bank Inter Ministerial Meeting
on Vaccination of South Asia against COVID-19, on December, 2020?
1) Narendra Modi
2) Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank
3) Nirmala Sitharaman
4) Harsh Vardhan
5) Prakash Javadekar
Answer- 4) Harsh Vardhan
Explanation:
On December 10, 2020 Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and
Family Welfare virtually addressed the World Bank Inter Ministerial
Meeting on Vaccination of South Asia against COVID-19. India has
partnered with various international institutions like Oxford University
(United Kingdom) & Thomas Jefferson University (United States of
America) for vaccine research.
 The 3 indigenous vaccine are – Covishield (developed by Serum Institute
of India (SII)), Covaxin (developed by Bharat Biotech) & ZyCoV-D (Cadila
Healthcare).

21. Which organizations conducted India’s 1st LGBT + (Lesbian, Gay,

Bisexual, Trans +) Workplace Equality Index, “India Workplace
Equality Index Top Employers 2020 Report” based on the India
Workplace Equality Index (IWEI)?
1) Keshav Suri Foundation
2) Pride Circle
3) Stonewall & FICCI
4) only 1 and 3
5) only 1, 2 and 3
Answer- 5) only 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
On December 10, 2020, India’s 1st LGBT + (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans
+) Workplace Equality Index, “India Workplace Equality Index Top
Employers 2020 Report” based on the India Workplace Equality Index
(IWEI) Index was launched virtually by KSF (Keshav Suri Foundation),
Pride Circle, Stonewall & FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of
Commerce & Industry). Based on the IWEI Index, Employers are given a
score and are celebrated as either Gold, Silver or Bronze IWEI Top
Employers.

22. Which country become the 2nd to plant their National Flag on
Moon’s Surface?
1) Japan
2) Russia
3) USA
4) Israel
5) China
Answer- 5) China
Explanation:
China’s Chang’e-5 probe planted the Chinese National Flag on the Moon’s
Surface. The United States was the first country to plant its National Flag
on the Lunar surface during the manned Apollo 11 mission in 1969.
 Chang’e-5 planted the flag before starting on its return journey from the
moon. It is carrying China’s first Lunar Samples.

23. Who claims to have built the fastest quantum computer in the
world on December, 2020?
1) Google
2) Israel
3) China
4) IBM
5) Microsoft
Answer- 3) China
Explanation:
Chinese scientists claim to have built a quantum computer that is able to
perform certain computations nearly 100 trillion times faster than the
world’s most advanced supercomputer, representing the first milestone
in the country’s efforts to develop the technology. The researchers have
built a quantum computer prototype that is able to detect up to 76
photons through Gaussian boson sampling, a standard simulation
algorithm, the state-run Xinhua news agency said, citing research
published in Science magazine. Google said last year it has built a
computer that could perform a computation in 200 seconds.

24. Which organisation released the Book ‘Putting Farmers First’ on

December, 2020?
1) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
2) Ministry of AYUSH
3) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
4) Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
5) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Answer- 3) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Explanation:
On December 10, 2020 The Bureau of Outreach and Communication
(BOC) of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting(I&B) released a
booklet, ‘Putting Farmers First’. It highlights the reforms introduced by
the government of India in the agriculture sector through the recent 3
 farm laws enacted and also the various steps taken since 2014 for the
farmers’ welfare.

25. In which sport, the Famous Italian sportsperson Paolo Rossi belongs
to?
1) Ice Hockey
2) Handball
3) Football
4) Beach Volleyball
5) Skiing
Answer- 3) Football
Explanation:
On December 10, 2020 Paolo Rossi, Italian footballer, passed away at the
age of 64. He became the star of 1982 FIFA World Cup held in Spain by
scoring 6 goals, which led Italy to win the 1982 world cup title. He was
born on 23rd September 1956 in Prato, Italy. Paolo Rossi received the
1982 World Cup’s Golden Boot and Golden Ball. He scored 20 goals in in
48 senior international caps for Italy.

26. When was the United Nations(UN)’s International Day of Neutrality

is annually observed?
1) 10th December
2) 12th December
3) 15th December
4) 30th November
5) 29th November
Answer- 2) 12th December
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s International Day of Neutrality is annually
observed across the globe on 12th December to promote neutrality
among countries and to highlight the importance of peace and develop
mutually benefiting relationships between countries. UNGA adopted the
resolution “Permanent Neutrality of Turkmenistan” on 12th December
1995, it is the only Country in the world, which got the Permanent
Neutrality from the United Nations.
27. When was the United Nations(UN)’s International Universal Health
Coverage Day(UHCDAY) 2020 is observed with the theme Health for
All: Protect Everyone?
1) 10th December
2) 12th December
3) 15th December
4) 30th November
5) 29th November
Answer- 2) 12th December
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s International Universal Health Coverage
Day(UHCDAY) is annually observed across the globe on 12th December
to raise awareness about the need for a strong and resilient health
system and universal health coverage with multi stakeholder
partners.The day also marks the anniversary of the UN’s endorsement of
Universal health coverage in 2012.The theme of International UHCDAY
2020 is Health for All: Protect Everyone.

28. Which UNESCO World Heritage site got protective ring from
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to avoid damage through
public contact?
1) Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi
2) Jain Temples, Khajuraho
3) Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya
4) Buland Darwaza, Fatehpur Sikri
5) Stone chariot, Hampi
Answer- 5) Stone chariot, Hampi
Explanation:
Tourists can no longer get too close to the iconic stone chariot in front of
the Vijaya Vittala Temple in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hampi.
The architectural marvel has been cordoned off by a protective ring by
the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The barrier aimed at
preventing people from touching or climbing the monument, causing
damage in any way.
29. Which is also known as Mini Kaziranga?
1) Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary
2) Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
3) Dibru Saikhowa National Park
4) Bura-Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary
5) Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer- 2) Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
Explanation:
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is often called ‘Mini Kaziranga’ because of
similar landscape and a sizeable population of the one-horned rhino.
Orang National Park, Assam is also called ‘Mini Kaziranga’ because of
the highly enriched in wildlife which consists of one-horned Rhino,
tiger, elephant, leopard, deer, sambar in the region.

30. What does ‘A’ stands for in the BEAM electronic spot platform
launched by Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on December, 2020?
1) Archeological
2) Astrological
3) Astronomical
4) Aviation
5) Agricultural
Answer- 5) Agricultural
Explanation:
On December 11, 2020 BSE (formerly known as Bombay Stock
Exchange), through its subsidiary BSE Investments Ltd., launched ‘BSE
E-Agricultural Markets Ltd.(BEAM)’, an electronic spot platform for
agricultural commodities. The platform will commence beta operations
from December 11, 2020. BEAM is headquartered in Mumbai,
Maharashtra. The CEO of BEAM is Rajesh Kumar Sinha.

31. What is the name of the software acquired by Maharashtra Police

from Interpol to track down online child pornography?
1) Crawler
2) INTERPOL Face Recognition System (IFRS)
3) Crime and Criminal Tracking Networks and Systems (CCTNS)
 4) Vyapar
5) Logic
Answer- 1) Crawler
Explanation:
The cyber wing of the Maharashtra Police recently acquired a software
from Interpol that would help them track down child pornography
uploaded online. The Interpol has a software that uses various
mechanisms like detecting nudity in images, recognising age of the
person through facial structures, among other filters. Based on these
filters, the software ‘crawler’ scans the net looking for such images,
videos and text.

STATIC GK based on Current Affairs

1. Who is the current President of the Republic of Uzbekistan on

December, 2020?
1) Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
2) Islam Karimov
3) Shavkat Miromonovich Mirziyoyev
4) Karim Massimov
5) Nursultan Nazarbayev
Answer- 3) Shavkat Miromonovich Mirziyoyev
Explanation:
Shavkat Miromonovich Mirziyoyev is an Uzbek politician who has
served as President of Uzbekistan and Supreme Commander-in-Chief of
the Armed Forces of Uzbekistan since 2016.

2. What is the currency of Myanmar?

1) Dong
2) Riel
3) Ringgit
4) Kyat
5) Kip
Answer- 4) Kyat
Explanation:
 The kyat is the currency of Myanmar. It is often abbreviated as “K” or
“Ks”.

3. What is the capital city of Cyprus?

1) Limassol
2) Paphos
3) Vilnius
4) Nicosia
5) Minsk
Answer- 4) Nicosia
Explanation:
Nicosia, also known as Lefkosia, is the divided capital city of Cyprus.

4. Who is the current chairman of World Economic Forum (WEF)?

1) Klaus Schwab
2) Tedros Adhanom
3) António Guterres
4) Ahmed Mohammed Al Saidi
5) Lee Hsien Loong
Answer- 1) Klaus Schwab
Explanation:
Klaus Martin Schwab is a German engineer and economist best known
as the founder and executive chairman of the World Economic Forum.

5. Where is the Headquarters of International Federation of Red Cross

and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) located?
1) Brasilia, Brazil
2) Geneva, Switzerland
3) Vienna, Austria
4) Prague, Czech Republic
5) Budapest, Hungary
Answer- 2) Geneva, Switzerland
Explanation:
The Headquarters of International Federation of Red Cross and Red
Crescent Societies (IFRC) located at Geneva, Switzerland.
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