Current Affairs 18th December 2021 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which organization released the ‘State of the world’s land and agriculture (SOLAW 2021) Report?
A. IMF
B. FAO
C. World Bank
D. WEF
Answer [B] FAO
2. Which institution released the “Tracking Universal Coverage – 2021 Global Monitoring Report”?
A. WTO
B. WHO
C. FAO
D. WEF
Answer [B] WHO
3. “bob World Wave”, launched by Bank of Baroda (BOB) is a ………….
A. Global Debit Card
B. Wearable Device
C. AI Chatbot
D. Investment Platform
Answer [B] Wearable Device
4. Researchers at which institution have developed an RT-PCR based kit to detect Omicron variant?
A. IISC
B. IIT-Delhi
C. NIV
D. AIIMS
Answer [B] IIT-Delhi
5. Which institution has developed the supersonic missile assisted torpedo system, recently launched by India?
A. DRDO
B. ISRO
C. NSIL
D. BHEL
Answer [A] DRDO
6. In December 2021, UNESCO has announced which festival has been inscribed on the agency’s list of ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity’?
A. Pongal
B. Ganesh Chaturthi
C. Durga Pooja
D. Gurupurab
Answer [C] Durga Pooja
7. Which of the following has become the first country in European Union to legalize cannabis at home and for personal use?
A. Cyprus
B. Greece
C. Malta
D. Italy
Answer [C] Malta
8. The Cabinet has approved the Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters between the Government of India and which country?
A. Germany
B. Poland
C. Romania
D. Slovakia
Answer [B] Poland
9. When is Vijay Diwas Observed every year?
A. 13 December
B. 14 December
C. 15 December
D. 16 December
Answer [D] 16 December
10. When is International Migrants Day observed every year?
A. 17 December
B. 18 December
C. 16 December
D. 19 December
Answer [B] 18 December