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Q :  

Which of the following countries has signed a Rs 2780 crore agreement with India to buy BrahMos missiles?

(A) China

(B) Philippines

(C) Japan

(D) Germany

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

The Philippines purchases the Brahmos missile from India. A large agreement for providing “defense material and equipment,” possibly including BrahMos cruise missiles, was reached between India and the Philippines in March 2021.


Q :  

"Indomitable: A Working Woman's Notes on Life, Work and Leadership" is the autobiography of _____________.

(A) Arundhati Bhattacharya

(B) Anita Desai

(C) Naureen Hassan

(D) Goslya Shankar

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Arundhati Bhattacharya also authored her autobiography named – 'Indomitable – A Working Woman's Notes on Life, Work and Leadership'.


Q :  

Who among the following in a state is appointed by the Central Government?

(A) Central Government

(B) Member of Legislative Council

(C) Governor

(D) Chief Minister

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Appointment of Governor: The Governor of a State shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal. Article 156. Term of office of Governor : (1) The Governor shall hold office during the pleasure of the President.


Q :  

In which of the following states, the Monpa tribal community's Torgya Festival is celebrated?

(A) Arunachal Pradesh

(B) Assam

(C) Manipur

(D) Nagaland

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

In Arunachal Pradesh, the Monpa tribe has celebrated successive Torgya festivals. A three-day celebration is held in the long stretch of January.


Q :  

On which date Rare Disease Day (RDD) is observed every year?

(A) Last date of February

(B) 27 February

(C) 26 February

(D) 25 February

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Rare Disease Day is historically celebrated on the last day of February. It was first celebrated on February 29 2008 in Europe and Canada.


Q :  

Which senior bureaucrat has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Air India Limited?

(A) Rahul Sachdeva

(B) Vikram Dev Dutt

(C) Mohan Kumar Agarwal

(D) Anil Agnihotri

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Senior bureaucrat Vikram Dev Dutt was appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Air India Limited in January 2022. Tata Sons bid ₹180 billion for the government's 100% stake in Air India in October 2021.


Q :  

Recently, 'Shiomara Castro' has become the first female President of which country?

(A) Honduras

(B) Panama

(C) Haiti

(D) Nicaragua

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

In Honduras, the Freedom and Refoundation Party (Libre) member Xiomara Castro has been sworn in as the first female President of the country. The 62-year-old Castro replaces President Juan Orlando Hernández, as 56th President of Honduras.


Q :  

Who among the following has been ranked among the top 10 highest-paid women players of Forbes in the year 2021?

(A) Venus Williams

(B) Simone Biles

(C) PV Sindhu

(D) Naomi Osaka

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

Naomi Osaka was crowned the highest-paid female athlete in 2021 and 2022 by Forbes, with only Serena Williams coming even remotely close to the Japanese tennis player's earnings.


Q :  

Who among the following has become the first Indian player to play in the Australian Big Bash League?

(A) Rajat Bhatia

(B) Praveen Tambe

(C) Unmukt Chand

(D) Ajit Chandila

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Unmukt Chand has become the first Indian player to play in Australia's Big Bash League (BBL) with 2018/19 champions Melbourne Renegades announcing the signing of him on 4 Nov'21. The former India under-19 captain had retired from Indian cricket in August 2021 and has played league cricket in the USA since. Chand captained India to the under-19 World Cup title in 2012.


Q :  

Which country announced on 19th December 2021 that it will no longer censor films released in theatres?

(A) India

(B) Pakistan

(C) China

(D) UAE

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced that it will no longer censor films released in cinemas. It is seen as an effort of the kingdom to boost its brand as a liberal hub attractive to foreigners.


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