Current Affairs Questions India's #1 Learning Platform Start Complete Exam Preparation Gikees fies maa Masterclasses Corea Download App Exerirz? MCQ Question 1 Ken - Betwa link canal passes through which National Park? 1. Bandavgarh National park 2. Kanha national park 3. Panna national park 4. Pench national park Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 3: Panna national park Current Affairs MCQ Question 1 Detailed Solution © Key Points DoE) SOAR Sean View this Question Online > + Ken - Betwa link canal passes through Panna National Park located in North Madhya Pradesh. It is also a tiger reserve. + The Ken-Betwa Link Project (KBLP) is the River interlinking project that aims to transfer surplus water from the Ken river in MP to Betwa in UP to irrigate the drought-prone Bundelkhand region spread across the districts of two states mainly Jhansi, Banda, Lalitpur and Mahoba districts of UP and Tikamgarh, Panna and Chhatarpur districts of MP. * The rivers Ken and Betwa originate in Madhya Pradesh and are tributaries of Yamuna. * Canes meet in Banda district of UP and along with Yamuna in Hamirpur district of UP. * Over the Betwa River are the Rajghat, Pasricha and Mattila dams. + The Cane River passes through the Panna Tiger Reserve.fa testbook.com2 5 India’s #1 Learning Platform PS Ela Orel eM ee TLE) Cees trae CC caer Corre eu Exetie2? Download App cal Pau eed erat) MCQ Question 2 View this Question Online > Which of the following country is not a member of SAARC? 1. Nepal 2. Maldives 3. China 4, Afghanistan Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 3: Chine Current Affairs MCQ Question 2 Detailed Solution China is nota member of SAARC. SAARC is South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, which is a regional intergovernmental organisation. Its members are these nations- India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Trick: MBBS PAIN M- Maldives, B - Bhutan, B - Bangladesh, S - Sri Lanka, P - Pakistan, A - Afghanistan, | - India , N - Nepaleee eae PS Ela Orel eM ee TLE) by 1,86,00,449+ Student Peo bec CC caer Corre eu & Quizzes Download App MCQ Question 3 View this Question Online > Which bridge connects Dibrugarh in Assam to Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh? 1. Naini 2. Bogibeel 3. Coronation 4, Pamban Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 2: Bogibeel Current Affairs MCQ Question 3 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Bogibeel. » Important Points + Bogibeel bridge is the fifthJongest bridge in India. > Bogibeel bridge connects Dibrugarh in Assam to Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh. > Itisa rail-cum-road type bridge. = Bogibeel bridge is the longest rail-cum-road bridge in India. > Itis the second-longest rail-cum-road bridge in Asia. > The Bogibeel bridge was built over the Brahmaputra river. > [tis 4.94 km in length > The bridge was inaugurated by prime minister Narendra Modi on 25" December 2018. &; Additional Information * Pamban bridge is India's first sea bridge. = {tis located in Tamil Nadu. * Naini Bridge is located in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.* Coronation Bridge is located in West Bengal across the Teesta River. * It connects the districts of Darjeeling and Kalimpong. 1 2B important Point ARUNACHAL PRADESH» 4 fan ay ‘ / Manteur MayANMAR tone MEGHALAYA >) ca & Dee Re ar eai arti) CBee Dar eer Start Complete Exam Preparation Daily Live oad (a) ae M Etre tier Creston Download App MCQ Question 4 . View this Question Online > Which country bagged the first spot in the Human Freedom Index 2020? 1. New Zealand 2. Finland 3. Denmark 4. Sweden Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1 : New Zealand Current Affairs MCQ Question 4 Detailed SolutionThe correct answer is New Zealand. © Key Points + The Human Freedom Index 2020, a worldwitie ranking of civil, economic, and personal freedom, placed India at the 111th spot out of 162 countries. + Human Freedom Index was published by American think tank Cato Institute and Fraser Institute in Canada. + India ranked 94 on the index In the year 2019. * India ranked 111th is ahead of China and Bangladesh, which ranked 129 and 139 on the 2020 index respectively. + New Zealand, Switzerland, and Hong Kong bagged the first three spots. + New Zealand: > Capital - Wellington. > Currency - New Zealand dollar. > Prime Minister - Jacinda Ardem > National Sport - Rugby. a co een Start Complete Exam Preparation MasterClasses reser Download App Exot c (B] a etc (=) Lai MCQ Question 5 View this Question Online > Blue flag programme is operated by which of the following organizations? 1. Foundation for Environmental Education 2. United Nations Environmental Programme 3. World Wide Fund for Nature 4, Greenpeace Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1 : Foundation for Environmental EducationCurrent Affairs MCQ Question 5 Detailed Solution The correct answer is the Foundation for Environmental Education. + The Blue Flag programme is operated under the auspices of the Foundation for Environmental Education. + It ls headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. Why in the news? + India becomes the first nation to be awarded Blue Flag certification for 10 beaches in a single attempt. + Eight of India's beaches including Shivrajpur (Dwarka-Gujarat), Ghoghla (Diu), Kasarkod and Padubidri (Kemetaka), Kappad (Kerala), Rushikonda (AP), Golden Beach (Odisha), and Radhanagar (A&N Islands) have received this award. © Additional Information + Blue Flag is an iconic voluntary award for beaches, merinas, and sustainable boating, + itis awarded to those that meet and maintain the criteria of a series of stringent environmental, educational, safety and accessibility. Tee at erase) Start Complete Exam Preparation Deuce aes Fala coed eet D> Download App MCQ Question 6 View this Question Online > Who among the following cricketers has authored the book ‘Straight from the Heart : An Autobiography’? 1. Sunil Gavaskar 2. Sourave Ganguly 3. Sachin Tendulkar 4. Kapil DevAnswer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 4 : Kapil Dev Current Affairs MCQ Question 6 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Kapil Dev. @ Key Points + Kapil Dev is a former indian cricketer. + Nickname: The Haryana Hurricane. = One of the greatest all-rounders in indian cricket. » He led the indian cricket team that won the 1983 Cricket World Cup. > The first player to take 200 One Day International wickets. + He joined the Indian Territorial Army as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2008. + Notable works: = By God's Decree, Cricket My Style. * Straight from the Heart. * We, The Sikhs. eee area eaeuci) Start Complete Exam Preparation ee rice DC tierry Cetus D> Download App MCQ Question 7 View this Question Online > In November 2020, Tezpur Litchi of which state has been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag? 1. Assam 2. Sikkim. 3. Tripura 4. OdishaAnswer (Detailed Soltition Below) Option 1: Assam Current Affairs MCQ Question 7 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Assam. » Important Points + Tezpur Litchi of Assam has been granted the Geographical Indication (Gl) tag. + Litchi (Litchi Chinensis) is one of the most important sub-tropical evergreen fruits produced in Tezpur. + The fruit is known for its excellent quality pleasant flavor, juicy pulp with attractive red color. * Litchi consists of 60% juice, 8% rag, 19 % seed, and 13% skin varying upon variety and climate. ©; Additional Information + Assam: > Chief Minister- Sri Himanta Biswa Sarma = Governor - Jagdish Mukhi > The number of districts - 33 = Lok Sabha seats - 14 > Rajya Sabha seats -7 a ro India’s #1 Leaming Platform Start Complete Exam Preparation pees fae DS Cierny Cree enya Download App MCQ Question 8 View this Question Online > Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad have won the Nobel Prize 2018 in which field? 1. Literature 2. Physics 3. Chemistry4. Peace Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 4: Peace Current Affairs MCQ Question 8 Detailed Solution + The Nobel Peace Prize 2018 was won by Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad. + The award has been presented to the two figures who have workes to bring attention to ending sexual violence. + Mukwege is a gynecologist helping victims of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, + Nadia is a Yazidi rights activist and survivor of sexual slavery by Islamic State.oo Dee Pea eran poeta) Start Complete Exam Preparation Ree DR ec ostcn iG eS (Paar (=) Dea as Vol Creston Download App Exons MCQ Question 9 View this Question Online > Who has been crowned Miss Universe 2021? Roshanara Ebrahim 2. Noa Kochba s Harnaaz Sandhu 4. Nandite Benna Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 3: Harnaaz Sandhu Current Affeirs MCQ Question 9 Detailed Solution ‘The correct answer is Hamaaz Sandhu. © Key Points + India's Harnaaz Sandhu, hailing from Chandigarh, has been crowned Miss Universe 2021, two decades after Lara Dutta won the title in 2000. + She beat contestants from Paraguay and South Africa. + She was crowned at the contest held in Eilat, Israel on 13 December 2021. * India had earlier won the coveted crown twice with Sushmita Sen bagging the title in 1994 and Lara Dutta in 2000. » Important Points * This was the 70th edition of the Miss Universe event. + Sandhu was presented this year's crown by the former Miss Universe 2020 from Mexico, Andrea Meza. * Sandhu recently won the title of Miss Diva Universe India 2021.eater BS Elam eLeynie) (VM Clad ye LiCl) a MCQ Question 10 Keibul Lamjao National Park is located on which lake? Kolleru Lake Wular Lake 3. Dal Lake 4, Loktak Lake Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 4 : Loktak Lake Current Affairs MCQ Question 10 Detailed Solution Option 4is +t, i.8. Loktak Lake. CBee aR ee ost View this Question Online > * Keibul Lamjao National Park, the only floating park in the world, is located in the Loktak lake. + Keibul Lamjao National Park is the only floating National Park in the world + Itis th ited in the Bishnupur district of Manipur in India. e home of the brow-antlered deer which is one of the most endangered deer in the world.* Itis an integral part of Loktak Lake. Extra facts: Lakes information Kolleru leke Loktak lake It is one of the largest freshwater lakes in India, located in Andhra Pradesh. It also makes the largest shallow freshwater lake in Asia itis the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India. It is generally famous forits floating islands. Keibul Lamjao National Park is the only floating national park in the world.