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Q .

Shri Anurag Singh Thakur and Yogi Adityanath have inaugurated Doordarshan Kendra's Earth Station in which of the following city?

Kanpur

Gorakhpur

Lucknow

Hamirpur

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Gorakhpur

Note : Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur and Chief Minister "Yogi Adityanath" recently launched Earth station of Doordarshan Kendra in Gorakhpur as well as three FM stations of All India Radio. is inaugurated. This will be Doordarshan’s second earth station in UP and is being built at a cost of Rs 7 crore.

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Published On : December 6, 2021

Q .

Union Ayush Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal has recently inaugurated 50 bedded Integrated AYUSH Hospital in which of the following state?

Kerala

Gujarat

Manipur

Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Manipur

Note : Union Minister of AYUSH and Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal has recently inaugurated 50 bedded Integrated AYUSH Hospital at Moreh, Manipur. While at the same time, major initiatives have been announced for the development and promotion of AYUSH industry. Also, after the completion of the schemes, more assistance will be given to develop the AYUSH industry.

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Published On : December 6, 2021

Q .

'SRESHTA' scheme is set to be launched by which Union Ministry?

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Ministry of Education

Ministry of Tribal Affairs

Ministry of Minority Affairs

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Note :

The Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry is set to launch(6th December 2021) the Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SRESHTA) scheme.

The scheme will focus on the socio-economic upliftment and overall development of the Scheduled Caste students by providing quality residential education to meritorious Scheduled Caste students in reputed private schools, which are having residential facility.

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Published On : December 5, 2021

Q .

Who has passed away recently was Veteran journalist?

B. K. Karanjia

Inder Malhotra

Brahm Kanchibhotla

Vinod Dua

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Vinod Dua

Note :

Veteran journalist "Vinod Dua", 67, passed away on Saturday(4th Dec 2021), he was in an intensive care unit of a Delhi hospital. Earlier this year, he had contracted Covid-19 and was hospitalised when his condition deteriorated.

A pioneer in TV journalism in India, Vinod Dua worked with Doordarshan and NDTV for the larger part of his journalistic career besides doing shows on other TV channels and online portals.

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Published On : December 5, 2021

Q .

who is new chairperson of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) 2021?

Sanjeev Ranjan

Mani Kannan

Shiva Kumar

Alka Upadhyaya

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Alka Upadhyaya

Note :

Alka Upadhyaya appointed(4th Dec 2021) chairperson of National Highways Authority of India(NHAI).

She is 1990-batch IAS officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre, Upadhyaya is currently Additional Secretary, Department of Rural Development.

Sanjay Bandopadhyay, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, has been named chairman Inland Waterways Authority of India, a Personnel Ministry order said.

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Published On : December 5, 2021

Q .

Who is launched 'Hamar Apan Budget' Web Portal?

Yogi Adityanath

Hemant Soren

Mamata Banerjee

Bhupendrabhai Patel

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Hemant Soren

Note :

Jharkhand Chief Minister "Hemant Soren" today(03-12-2021) launched ‘Hamar Apna Budget’ website and mobile App prepared by the Finance Department from the Chief Minister's residential office. Through this portal, the common masses of the State will be able to share their valuable suggestions for the 2022-23 budget.

For giving suggestions to the government one needs to log in to https://finance.jharkhand.gov.in/budgetvichar and register oneself on ‘Hamar Apna Budget Portal. After entering one’s mobile number and e-mail (optional) in the space provided on the home page one needs to click to generate OTP. OTP can be ordered by e-mail or mobile at any time as per one’s convenience. After entering the OTP received on the mobile and the shown captcha code in its place one enters the registration page. After filling the details asked in the registration page one can post one’s suggestions by selecting the concerned department/region.

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Published On : December 5, 2021

Q .

When is International Volunteer Day observed?

3rd December

4th December

5th December

6th December

Correct Answer : Option (C) - 5th December

Note : International Volunteer Day (IVD) on 5th December was designated by the United Nations in 1985 as an international observance day to celebrate the power and potential of volunteerism. International Volunteer Day (IVD), also called International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development.

International Volunteer Day Theme 2021 : “Volunteer now for our common future”.

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Published On : December 5, 2021

Q .

When the World Soil Day is observed?

5th December

6th December

7th December

8th December

Correct Answer : Option (A) - 5th December

Note :

World Soil Day is celebrated every year on 5th December to raise awareness of the importance of soil quality for human well-being, food security and ecosystems. World Soil Day 2021 (#WorldSoilDay) and its campaign “Halt soil salinization, boost soil productivity” aims to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems and human well-being by addressing the growing challenges in soil management, fighting soil salinization, increasing soil awareness and encouraging societies to improve soil health.

History of the day : In June 2013, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Conference unanimously endorsed World Soil Day. It was also adopted officially in the 68th United Nations General Assembly. As a result, World Soil Day was for the First time Officially celebrated on 5th December 2014. The date of 5 December was chosen because it corresponds with the official birthday of the late H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand, who was one of the main proponents of this initiative.

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Published On : December 5, 2021

Q .

When passes away Former AP CM Konijeti Rosaiah________?

4th December 2021

5th December 2021

6th December 2021

7th December 2021

Correct Answer : Option (A) - 4th December 2021

Note :

Former Chief Minister of Undivided Andhra Pradesh Konijeti Rosaiah passed away on Saturday morning. It is learned that his pulse rate has been dropped at his home and was shifted to Star hospital where he breathed his last at 5.30 am (4th December 2021). He was 88

Born on July 4, 1933 in Vemuru of Guntur district, Rosaiah stepped into the legislative council in 1968 from Congress party. He went on to continue as MLC until 1980. During Marri Chenna Reddy's regime, he served as Road and Buildings and Transport minister. During 2004-09, he was elected from Chirala assembly constituency. He had presented budget 16 times in AP assembly (undivided).

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Published On : December 5, 2021

Q .

Paris-based Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) decreased India's growth forecast to________ for FY22.

10.2%

10.0%

9.8%

9.4%

Correct Answer : Option (D) - 9.4%

Note : Paris-based Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) decreased India’s growth forecast to 9.4% for FY22 from 9.7% estimated in September 2021. It has projected the Indian economy to grow at 8.1% in FY23, and moderate to 5% in FY24. OECD lowered the global growth forecast for 2021 to 5.6% from 5.7% earlier.

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Published On : December 4, 2021

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