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1 .

Who has been conducted joint CyberDrill 2021 for Indian entities?

A)

US-ITU

B)

Japan-ITO

C)

India-ITU

D)

Germany-ITU

Correct Answer : India-ITU

India-International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the Department of Telecommunications operating under the Ministry of Communications conducted a Joint Cyber Drill 2021. The cyber drill was conducted for the Critical Network Infrastructure operators of India. The Critical Network Infrastructure are the systems, assets and networks that are essential to ensure the security of a country.

What is the aim of Cyber Drill?

* It aims to improve the cyber security readiness of India. Also, it aims to improve the protection and incident response capability of the country.

* During the cyber drill, the cyberattacks and information security incidents were simulated. And the participants were trained to defend and respond against such incidents. Thus, the drill helped to test the cyber capabilities of an organisation.

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2 .

Who is passed away Renowned scholar of Bangladesh?

A)

Rafiqul Islam

B)

Rasiqul islam

C)

Rajiqul Islam

D)

Ramiqul Islam

Correct Answer : Rafiqul Islam

Renowned scholar and national professor of Bangladesh Professor, Rafiqul Islam passed away(30-11-2021). Prof. Rafiqul Islam was one of the greatest scholars on the national poet of Bangladesh Kazi Nazrul Islam. He was honoured with Swadhinta Padak and the Ekushey padak, which is the highest civilian award of Bangladesh. He was a recipient of the Bangla Academy Literary Award. He had written close to 30 scholarly books. Prof. Rafiqul Islam was currently the President of the Bangla Academy.

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3 .

Who has conducted the "President's Colour Award" ceremony at Shimla's historic Ridge Ground.

A)

Nagaland Police

B)

Manipur Police

C)

Meghalaya Police

D)

Himachal Pradesh Police

Correct Answer : Himachal Pradesh Police

Himachal Pradesh Police has conducted the ‘President’s Colour Award’ ceremony at Shimla’s historic Ridge Ground. The Governor bestowed the ‘President’s Color Award’ to the State Police on this occasion. Director-General of Police Sanjay Kundu received the award on the behalf of state police. The Chief Guest was Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, while Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur was also there as a special guest. Himachal Pradesh Police is India’s eighth state police force to receive this honour.

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4 .

Which former Indian President's birth anniversary is observed on December 3rd?

A)

V. V. Giri

B)

Dr. Rajendra Prasad

C)

K. R. Narayanan

D)

Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

Correct Answer : Dr. Rajendra Prasad

The birth anniversary of India's first President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad is observed on December 3rd. The former President was born on December 3, 1884. He was in office from 1950 to 1962. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the first President and Bharat Ratna Rajendra Prasad on his birth anniversary.

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5 .

Which year did the tragic Bhopal gas disaster occur?

A)

1984

B)

1990

C)

1994

D)

2001

Correct Answer : 1984

The Bhopal disaster, also referred to as the Bhopal gas tragedy, was a gas leak incident on the night of 2–3 December 1984 at the Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) pesticide plant in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. It is considered among the world's worst industrial disasters. Over 500,000 people were exposed to methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas.

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6 .

Who is Crowned Woman of the Year by World Athletics?

A)

Shaili Singh

B)

Maja Ã…skag

C)

Anju Bobby George

D)

Rebecka Abrahamsson

Correct Answer : Anju Bobby George

Legendary Indian athlete, Anju Bobby George has been bestowed with the Woman of the Year Award by World Athletics for grooming talent in the country and for her advocacy of gender equality. In 2016, she formed a sports academy for young girls. Through this, she has helped India advance in sports and also inspire more women to follow in her footsteps. She is also presented with the award for advocating gender equality. Anju, the only Indian to have won a medal in the World Championships with a long jump bronze in the 2003 edition.

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7 .

During a Solar Eclipse, what comes in front of the Sun and blocks its light?

A)

Mars

B)

Earth

C)

Moon

D)

Venus

Correct Answer : Moon

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth and partially or fully blocks the Sun's light in some areas and casts a shadow on the Earth. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are in a direct line.

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8 .

Who has been appointed as the chairman of India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC)?

A)

Gaurav Bhatia

B)

Sambit Patra

C)

Virendra Bhatia

D)

Sudhanshu Trivedi

Correct Answer : Sambit Patra

Sambit Patra has been appointed as the chairman of India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. IAS officer, G. Kamala Vardhana Rao will hold the post of managing director of ITDC. The India Tourism Development Corporation is a hospitality, retail, and education company owned by the Government of India, under the Ministry of Tourism. Earlier, Patra had served as an independent Director of ONGC.

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9 .

Which Indian state has reported India's first two cases of Omicron COVID variant?

A)

Kerala

B)

Assam

C)

Rajasthan

D)

Karnataka

Correct Answer : Karnataka

Two cases of Omicron were detected in Karnataka, India on December 2nd, 2021. One of the two patients is a 66-year-old male, who is fully vaccinated and had returned from South Africa via Dubai. The second infected person is a 46-year-old male, according to Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).

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10 .

When is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities(World Handicapped day) observed?

A)

December 3rd

B)

December 4th

C)

December 5th

D)

December 6th

Correct Answer : December 3rd

World Handicapped day is also known as the International Day of Persons with disabilities.The December 3rd is observed annually as the International Day of Disabled Persons, and The day is marked and observed to support critical issues which are related to the inclusion of persons with disabilities.

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