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1 .

When did the former President of Greece Karolos Papoulias passes away?

A)

29th Dec 2021

B)

28th Dec 2021

C)

27th Dec 2021

D)

26th Dec 2021

Correct Answer : 26th Dec 2021

Veteran Greek politician "Karolos Papoulias", who served as president at the height of the economic crisis of the 2010s, died on Sunday(26th Dec 2021) at the age of 92, the presidency said.

"With sadness we address our last greetings to Karolos Papoulias," President Katerina Sakellaropoulou said in a statement, thanking him for "vigorously defending social cohesion and national unity."

Papoulias spent a decade as president after being elected in 2005 and again in 2010, during the crisis that plunged the country into the most grave political and economic turmoil of recent decades.

Source : The Hindu

Published On : December 29, 2021

2 .

Who is the new DG and CEO of Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs in December 2021?

A)

Manoj Kumar

B)

Ranjith Singh

C)

Praveen Kumar

D)

Sri Somesh Kumar

Correct Answer : Praveen Kumar

Govt of India has approved the appointment of Praveen Kumar, IAS (Retd.), Former Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship to the post of Director General & Chief Executive Officer (DG & CEO), Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA).

Praveen Kumar is a 1987 batch retired IAS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre, and a former Secretary, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.

Published On : December 29, 2021

3 .

When did 'Hee-Man' artist and toy designer Mark Taylor passes away?

A)

December 23rd

B)

December 24th

C)

December 25th

D)

December 26th

Correct Answer : December 23rd

T. Mark Taylor, artist and toy designer for the He-Man and the Masters of the Universe franchise as well as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, died Thursday(23rd Dec 2021) at his Southern California home. He was 80.

The cause was congestive heart failure, Taylor’s family said in an email to The Associated Press on Saturday(25th Dec 2021).

Published On : December 29, 2021

4 .

When was Somali prime minister Mohammed Hussein Roble suspended on corruption charges?

A)

December 24th

B)

December 25th

C)

December 26th

D)

December 27th

Correct Answer : December 27th

Somalia’s president suspended the country’s prime minister and marine forces commander Monday(27-12-2021), a sharp escalation in a political dispute that threatens to further destabilize the troubled nation on the Horn of Africa.

President "Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed" suspended Prime Minister "Mohamed Hussein Roble" over allegations of corruption and misuse of public land. Mohamed’s office had earlier accused Roble of “posing a serious threat to the electoral process” and carrying out activities that violated his mandate.

Roble refused to accept the order and accused Mohamed of deploying troops to attack his office and those of the Cabinet to prevent them from carrying out their duties. The moves, he said in a televised address, were “a blatant attempt to overthrow the government, the constitution, and the laws of the land.”

Source : Bostonglobe

Published On : December 29, 2021

5 .

In which state has the Government of India decided to set up a 'Five Member' Committee to look into the demand for repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act "AFSPA"?

A)

Manipur

B)

Nagaland

C)

Tripura

D)

Mizoram

Correct Answer : Nagaland

The Government of India has decided to constitute a ‘five-member’ committee to look into the demand for withdrawal of Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act “AFSPA” in Nagaland. The committee headed by Vivek Joshi, the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, would submit its recommendations within 45 days. Additional Secretary in the Home Ministry Piyush Goyal will be its Member-Secretary. The Chief Secretary and DGP of Nagaland and the DGP of Assam Rifles will be the other members of the committee.

Published On : December 29, 2021

6 .

Who was selected as the People's Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India 2021 Person of the Year?

A)

Alia Bhatt

B)

Anushka Sharma

C)

Kareena Kapoor

D)

Deepika Padukone

Correct Answer : Alia Bhatt

Alia Bhatt, who has everyone impressed with her exemplary acting skills and fashion sense, has now added another feather to her cap. The actor is now turning out to be an inspiration off-screen as well as she was recently named 2021 ‘Person of the Year’ by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India.

She was awarded the prestigious title to “celebrate her work in support of an animal-friendly fashion industry and her advocacy for dogs and cats in need,” PETA India said.

Published On : December 29, 2021

7 .

When the founding day of Indian National Congress?

A)

December 26th

B)

December 27th

C)

December 28th

D)

December 29th

Correct Answer : December 28th

The Indian National Congress (INC) celebrated its 137th foundation day on December 28, 2021. Indian National Congress was founded by retired British Civil Servant Allan Octavian Hume on December 28, 1885.

The first session of the Indian National Congress was conducted in Bombay from December 28-31, 1885 under the chairmanship of W.C Bonnerjee.

INC is one of the two major political parties in India. The party became the leader of India's independence movement in the late 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi.

* Indian National Congress Founder : A. O Hume

* Indian National Congress Foundation Day : December 28th

* Indian National Congress Symbol : Hand

* Indian National Congress First President : Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee

* Indian National Congress First Female President : Annie Besant (1917)

Published On : December 28, 2021

8 .

Which country will chair UNSC Counterterrorism Committee in January 2022?

A)

China

B)

India

C)

Russia

D)

Australia

Correct Answer : India

India will chair the Counter-Terrorism Committee of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in January 2022 after 10 years. The Counter-Terrorism Committee was established by Security Council resolution 1373 adopted unanimously on 28 September 2001 in the wake of the 9/11 terror attacks in the US.

The Committee was tasked with monitoring implementation of resolution 1373 which requested countries to implement a number of measures aimed at enhancing their legal and institutional ability to counter terrorist activities at home and around the world.

Source : News Services Division

Published On : December 28, 2021

9 .

Who has been appointed as Deputy National Security Adviser of India in Dec 2021?

A)

Prabu Nair

B)

Srinivasan

C)

Radhakrishnan

D)

Vikram Misri

Correct Answer : Vikram Misri

Seasoned diplomat Vikram Misri has been appointed (December 27, 2021) as deputy national security adviser in the national security council secretariat.

The appointment of Misri, a 1989-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, came after he served as the Indian ambassador to China for nearly three years.

* Misri has been appointed as the deputy NSA, officials said.

* He served in various capacities at the headquarters of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) as well as in the Prime Minister's Office.

* Misri has also served in various Indian Missions in Europe, Africa, Asia and North America.

* The government has already appointed Pradeep Kumar Rawat as India's new envoy to China.

* Misri will report to national security adviser Ajit Doval.

* At present, Rajinder Khanna, Pankaj Saran and Dattatray Padsalgikar are serving as deputy NSAs.

Published On : December 28, 2021

10 .

Which state has been ranked at the top of the NITI Aayog Health Index 2021 among the smaller states?

A)

Tripura

B)

Mizoram

C)

Manipur

D)

Nagaland

Correct Answer : Mizoram

Mizoram topped the NITI Aayog Health Index 2021 among smaller states while Nagaland was ranked at the bottom. Among union territories, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu was ranked at the top and Andaman & Nicobar was ranked at the bottom.

Published On : December 28, 2021