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Current Affairs Q&A PDF – 4 December 2021

NATIONAL AFFAIRS

1. Which company signed a contract (in Dec’21) with the Indian Army worth Rs 471.41 crore to
supply IGLA-1M missiles?
1) Defence Research and Development Organisation
2) Bharat Electronics Limited
3) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
4) Bharat Dynamics Limited
5) Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited
Answer- 4) Bharat Dynamics Limited
Explanation:
Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and the Indian Army signed a contract worth Rs 471.41 crore in New
Delhi for the refurbishment of IGLA-1M missiles. After the Refurbishment, the missile will get a fresh
lease life of ten years.

2. Which Ministry extended the timeline (in Dec’21) for the Implementation of the Smart Cities
Mission (SCM) for all 100 participating cities till June 2023?
1) Ministry of Planning
2) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
3) Ministry of Science and Technology
4) Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
5) Ministry of Finance
Answer- 2) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Explanation:
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) extended the timeline for the implementation of
the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) for all 100 participating cities to June 2023 due to the COVID-19 induced
slowdown & other factors.
• MoHUA launched the SCM in June, 2015.
• The central government has released Rs 27,235 crores to states and union territories (UTs) for
their smart cities.

3. Who Co-Chaired the 9th India-European Union Energy Panel (in Dec’21) along with the
European Commission’s Mechthild Worsdorfer?
1) Riva Ganguly Das
2) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
3) Reenat Sandhu
4) Taranjit Singh Sandhu
5) V. Muraleedharan
Answer- 3) Reenat Sandhu
Explanation:
The 9th India-EU (European Union) Energy Panel was co-chaired by Reenat Sandhu, the Secretary
of India’s Ministry of External Affairs (West), and Ms. Mechthild Worsdorfer, Deputy Director-General
for Energy, European Commission (EC).

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• India & the EU are closely cooperating on climate action & on ensuring affordable, clean and
secure energy through India-EU Clean Energy & Climate Partnership as agreed at the India-EU
Summit on March 30, 2016.

4. The Ministry of State for Communication released the commemorative postage stamp (in
Dec’21) to mark the 75th anniversary of the Which Company?
1) Mahindra Group
2) Adani Group
3) Larsen & Toubro Group
4) Tata Group
5) Aditya Birla Group
Answer- 1) Mahindra Group
Explanation:
The Ministry of State(MoS) for Communications, has released the commemorative postage stamp to
mark the 75th anniversary of the Mahindra Group and he also urged the group to collaborate with the
postal department to improve the delivery of social services in the rural areas.

5. India achieved the target of _________ power generation capacity from non-fossil fuel sources in
November 2021.
1) 40%
2) 20%
3) 50%
4) 70%
5) 80%
Answer- 1) 40%
Explanation:
In accordance with the Ministry of new & renewable energy (MNRE), India has achieved the target of
40% power generation capacity to 156.83 GW from non-fossil fuel sources in November 2021.
• At COP 21, as part of its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), India had committed to
achieving 40% of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil energy sources by 2030.

6. Indian Army received the advanced Heron Drones (in Dec’21) from ____________ to boost the
army’s surveillance capabilities in Ladakh sector.
1) UAE
2) Indonesia
3) USA
4) Israel
5) Russia
Answer- 4) Israel
Explanation:
The Indian Army has received the advanced Heron Drones from Israel to boost the army’s
surveillance capabilities.
• The drones will be deployed in the eastern Ladakh sector & the drones were received under the
emergency procurement clause to monitor the Chinese activities in Ladakh sector.

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

7. Which Country is developing the ‘World's 1st Sustainable Floating City’ along with OCEANIX &
UN-Habit?
1) Philippines
2) Maldives
3) South Korea
4) New Zealand
5) Netherlands
Answer- 3) South Korea
Explanation:
South Korea is set to get the World’s first floating city, a joint effort by OCEANIX & the United Nations
Human Settlement Programme (UN-Habit), which is likely to be completed by 2025.
• The floating city will be developed on the coast of Busan, South Korea, to tackle the problem of
rising sea levels.

BANKING AND FINANCE

8. Name the Organisation that approved a $500 million loan (in Dec’21) to ‘Samagra Shiksha’ for
Improving the Quality of School Education in India?
1) UNICEF
2) International Monetary Fund
3) World Bank
4) Asian Development Bank
5) United Nations Development Programme
Answer- 4) Asian Development Bank
Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $500 million loan to the Government of India to
improve the quality of India’s school education & mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on
student’s learning.
i. ADB’s loan supports the Samagra Shiksha, an Integrated Scheme for School Education and the new
Exemplar School Initiative of the Ministry of Education (MOE).

9. Which Company launched a Portfolio Management Services (PMS) marketplace (in Dec’21)
along with PMS Bazaar for its High Net-worth Individual (HNI) investors?
1) BharatPe
2) PhonePe
3) MobiKwik
4) Paytm Money
5) Groww
Answer- 4) Paytm Money
Explanation:
Paytm Money, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Paytm, has partnered with PMS Bazaar & launched a
Portfolio Management Services (PMS) marketplace for its High Net-worth Individual (HNI) investors.

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About Paytm Money:
Headquarters – Bengaluru, Karnataka
Director & CEO – Varun Sridhar

10. Name the company which was partnered with Mswipe (in Dec’21) to launch the ‘Cardless EMI’
at retail Stores.
1) KreditBee
2) Lendingkart
3) Policybazaar
4) Paytm
5) Razorpay
Answer- 1) KreditBee
Explanation:
KreditBee, a Fintech lending platform, partnered with Mswipe to offer fully digital ‘cardless EMI’ at
leading retail stores.
• Under the partnership, the customers could shop from around 2 lakh merchant stores associated
with Mswipe along with five lakh retail stores that will partner with Kreditebi across India by the
end of 2022.
• Under ‘cardless EMI’, KreditBee offers ‘pay later’ options for purchases of up to 1 Lakh, which can
be converted into EMI in a range of 3 to 12 months

11. Which Organisation received a grant of Rs 15 crore from the Japan Fund for Poverty
Reduction (in Dec’21) to improve the Urban Primary Healthcare in India?
1) United Nations Development Programme
2) World Bank
3) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
4) Asian Development Bank
5) International Monetary Fund
Answer- 4) Asian Development Bank
Explanation:
Asian Development Bank (ADB) has received a grant of around Rs 15 crore from the Japan Fund for
Poverty Reduction (JFPR). The fund will be used to enhance urban primary healthcare usage across
India.
• The grant is aligned with the $300 million loan support from ADB to Government of India to
strengthen CPHC under the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-
ABHIM).

ECONOMY AND BUSINESS

12. As per the ‘India 2022 Outlook: Shifting to a higher gear’ report by DBS group, India GDP
growth is estimated to reach __________ in FY23.
1) 6%
2) 9%
3) 8%
4) 11%
5) 7%

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Answer- 5) 7%
Explanation:
As per the report released by DBS Group Research named, ‘India 2022 Outlook: Shifting to a higher
gear’, India’s GDP growth forecast to increase 7% in FY23.
• The bank has maintained India’s FY22 forecast at 5 percent.

13. Which company signed a MoU with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (in Dec’21) to
enhance Renewables & Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) Projects?
1) Power Grid Corporation of India
2) Bharat Petroleum
3) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
4) Hindustan Petroleum
5) Gail India
Answer- 3) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
Explanation:
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC) signed a MoU with Solar Energy Corporation of India
(SECI) to enhance Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) Projects and to strengthen footprint in
renewables, especially solar.
• The MoU was signed by ONGC Chairman & Managing Director (MD), Subhash Kumar, and SECI
MD, Suman Sharma in New Delhi.
• ONGC has set a target of producing a minimum of 10 GW of renewable power by 2040 and focuses
on the exploration and production (E&P) business.

14. Name the Company that signed a MoU with Common Service Center (CSC)(in Dec’21) to
Increase Broadband Penetration in Rural & semi-urban areas?
1) Container Corporation of India
2) Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
3) Ircon International
4) RailTel
5) Bharti Airtel
Answer- 4) RailTel
Explanation:
RailTel signed a MoU with Common Service Center (CSC),e-Governance Services India Limited to
provide services to increase broadband penetration in rural & semi urban areas for minimising the
digital divide.
About RailTel:
Chairman & MD-Puneet Chawla
Founded-2000
Under– Ministry of Railways

15. In December 2021, Which company signed a MoU with the THDC India Limited (THDCIL) to
provide support to develop Renewable Energy projects?
1) Power Finance Corporation
2) Solar Energy Corporation of India
3) Rural Electrification Corporation
4) Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency

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5)National Thermal Power Corporation
Answer- 4) Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency
Explanation:
The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), under the Ministry of New &
Renewable Energy has signed a MoU with the THDC India Limited(THDCIL), to provide financial and
technological support to develop renewable energy (RE) projects.
• The IREDA has also signed a MoU with Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited
(BVFCL), under the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers to provide techno-financial expertise to
develop RE energy projects and fundraising.
• This MoU will contribute to achieve the Government’s target of reducing its carbon emission to
45% by 2030.

16. Which company launched India’s 1st Nifty Alpha 50 Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) called
“Kotak Nifty Alpha 50 ETF” in December 2021?
1) Axis Mutual Fund
2) Aditya Birla Mutual fund
3) HDFC Mutual Fund
4) Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund
5) ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund
Answer- 4) Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund
Explanation:
Kotak Mahindra asset management company (Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund) launched India’s 1st Nifty
Alpha 50 Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) named Kotak Nifty Alpha 50 ETF.
• Alpha is also referred to as ‘excess return’.
About Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company (KMAMC):
Operations started – 1998
Group President & Managing Director – Nilesh Shah
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

17. What are points that are correct with respect to the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural
Heritage Conservation 2021?
A) Nizamuddin Basti, New Delhi got awards under the categories of Award of Distinction & New
Design in Heritage Contexts.
B) 9 projects from Bangladesh, China, India, Japan, Malaysia, and Thailand were honoured with
the award.
C) Nizamuddin Basti project in New Delhi, consists of over 20 historic monuments including
Humayun’s Tomb, Hazrat Nizamuddin Basti & Sunder Nursery, Batashewala Tomb-Garden
Complex.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only B & C
Answer- 5) Only B & C

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Explanation:
Nizamuddin Basti, New Delhi got 2 awards under the categories of Award of excellence & Special
Recognition for Sustainable Development.
i. 9 projects from Bangladesh, China, India, Japan, Malaysia, and Thailand were honoured with the
award.
ii. Nizamuddin Basti project in New Delhi, consists of over 20 historic monuments including Humayun’s
Tomb, Hazrat Nizamuddin Basti & Sunder Nursery, Batashewala Tomb-Garden Complex.

18. Who got the ‘Asom Baibhav’ 2021 award from the Assam Government?
1) Azim Premji
2) N.R. Narayana Murthy
3) Gautam Adani
4) Mukesh Ambani
5) Ratan Tata
Answer- 5) Ratan Tata
Explanation:
On the occasion of Asom Divas or Assam Day, the Chief Minister (CM) of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma
conferred the prestigious ‘Asom Baibhav’ 2021 award to Ratan Tata, Chairman of TATA Trusts for
contributing towards cancer care services in Assam.
• It is the highest civilian award of Assam.

APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

19. Who was appointed as the IMF’s First Deputy Managing Director (FDMD) in December 2021?
1) Kristalina Georgieva
2) Antoinette M. Sayeh
3) Gita Gopinath
4) Jagdish Bhagwati
5) Geoffrey Okamoto
Answer- 3) Gita Gopinath
Explanation:
Indian-American & the first female Chief Economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Gita
Gopinath is promoted as the IMF’s First Deputy Managing Director (FDMD) serving under IMF Chief
Kristalina Georgieva. She succeeded FDMD Geoffrey Okamoto.
About International Monetary Fund (IMF):
MD- Kristalina Georgieva
Established- 1944
Headquarters- Washington, DC United States

20. In December 2021, Sanjay Jain was appointed as the __________ of India Debt Resolution
Company Ltd (IDRCL) & ___________ was appointed as the Chairman of IDRCL.
1) Deputy Chairman; Diwakar Gupta
2) Directors; Chanda Kochhar
3) CEO; Diwakar Gupta
4) Deputy Chairman; Chanda Kochhar
5) CEO; Sandeep Bakhshi

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Answer- 3) CEO; Diwakar Gupta
Explanation:
Sanjay Jain was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of India Debt Resolution Company Ltd
(IDRCL)& Diwakar Gupta, former managing director of State Bank of India (SBI), also appointed as
Chairman of (IDRCL).
• Pradip Shah, founder of IndAsia Fund Advisors was appointed as the Chairman of National Asset
Reconstruction Company Ltd (NARCL).

21. In December 2021, Salman Khan was appointed as the Covid vaccination ambassador of
which state?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Jharkhand
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Maharashtra
5) Rajasthan
Answer- 4) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Maharashtra Government has appointed Veteran Bollywood Actor Salman Khan as the Covid
vaccination ambassador of the state with an intent to tackle vaccine hesitancy among the Muslim
dominated areas of Maharashtra & to encourage people to get both dose of COVID 19 vaccine.

SPORTS

22. Who became the 1st Indian to win Malaysian Open Squash Championships 2021 that was held
in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia?
1) Mahesh Mangaonkar
2) Saurav Ghosal
3) Miguel Rodriguez
4) Ramit Tandon
5) Vikram Malhotra
Answer- 2) Saurav Ghosal
Explanation:
Indian Squash player Saurav Ghosal won the Malaysian Open Squash Championships 2021, defeating
Colombia’s Miguel Rodriguez in the men’s singles final held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and became the
1st Indian to win the Malaysian Open Squash Championships.

IMPORTANT DAYS

23. International Day of Persons with Disabilities is annually observed across the globe by the UN
on?
1) 1st December
2) 3rd December
3) 2nd December
4) 30th November
5) 4th December
Answer- 2) 3rd December

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Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities is annually observed across the
globe on 3rd December to create awareness about the situation of persons with disabilities in every
aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.
• Theme - “Leadership and participation of persons with disabilities toward an inclusive, accessible
and sustainable post-COVID-19 world”.
• The first ever International Day of Disabled Persons was observed on 3rd December 1992.

STATE NEWS

24. Which state launched a web portal & mobile app called ‘Hamar Apan Budget’ (in Dec’21) to
receive suggestions from General public on the State’s Budget?
1) Haryana
2) Jharkhand
3) Assam
4) West Bengal
5) Bihar
Answer- 2) Jharkhand
Explanation:
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren launched a web portal named ‘Hamar Apan Budget’ and a
mobile application (app) prepared by the state finance Department from the Chief Minister’s residential
office in Ranchi.
About Jharkhand:
Governor – Ramesh Bais
Wildlife sanctuaries – Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary, Lawalong Wildlife Sanctuary, Mahuadanr Wildlife
Sanctuary

CA STATIC GK

25. Assam day is celebrated across India on?

1) 3rd December
2) 1st December
3) 4th December
4) 2nd December
5) 30th November
Answer- 4) 2nd December
Explanation:
Assam day is celebrated on 2nd December to commemorate the rule of Chalong Sukapha.

26. In Which state Chandubi Lake is located?

1) West Bengal
2) Tripura
3) Assam
4) Odisha
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 3) Assam

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Explanation:
About Assam:
River – Kopili river, Iril river
Lake-Chandubi Lake,Haflong Lake

27. The four Planets closest to the sun are called?

1) Dwarf Planets
2) Terrestrial Planets
3) Giant Planets
4) Gas Planets
5) All the Above
Answer- 2) Terrestrial Planets
Explanation:
The four planets closest to the sun (Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars) are called terrestrial planets

28. The Kuno National Park is set to get 13 African Cheetahs in 2022. In Which state Kuno
National Park is located?
1) Karnataka
2) Maharashtra
3) Kerala
4) Assam
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Kuno National park in Madhya Pradesh, India was established in 1981 as a wildlife sanctuary & it was
originally developed as the second home for Asiatic lions in India, apart from Gir National Park.

29. Indian Tennis star Rohan Bopanna got the Rajyotsava Award recently (in Dec’21). Rajyotsava
Awards is the second highest civilian award of which state?
1) Jharkhand
2) Odisha
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Karnataka
5) Kerala
Answer- 4) Karnataka
Explanation:
The Rajyotsava Awards is the second highest civilian honor of the Karnataka state of India are
conferred annually by the Karnataka Government on the occasion of the establishment of the state on 1
November celebrated as the Kannada Rajyotsava.

30. Arunachal Pradesh launched India’s 1st certified organic kiwi from Ziro Valley Farms. What
is the State fruit of Arunachal Pradesh?
1) Orange
2) Avocados
3) Jackfruit
4) Guava

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5) Mango
Answer- 3) Jackfruit
Explanation:
The state fruit of Arunachal Pradesh is the jackfruit while its state flower is the rare foxtail orchid.

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