Current Affairs 1st December 2021 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX) is a joint mission to the Moon, involves which two countries?
A. India-Israel
B. India-France
C. India-Japan
D. India-Russia
Answer [C] India-Japan
2. ‘Shaheen-1A’ is a surface to surface ballistic missile of which country?
A. India
B. Pakistan
C. Afghanistan
D. Bangladesh
Answer [B] Pakistan
3. Which country launched the ‘Future Soldier’ modernization plan recently?
A. USA
B. UK
C. Australia
D. France
Answer [B] UK
4. ‘Kaririavis mater’, whose fossil has been recovered now, was a 115 million-year old ______species.
A. Bird
B. Reptile
C. Insect
D. Plant
Answer [A] Bird
5. Who has been appointed as the chairman of Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)?
A. Jitendra Joshi
B. Praveen Sinha
C. Vivek Johri
D. PC Mody
Answer [C] Vivek Johri
6. The 7th edition of India International Science Festival (IISF) 2021 will be held in _____.
A. Pune, Maharashtra
B. Bhopal, MP
C. Ranchi, Jharkhand
D. Panaji, Goa
Answer [D] Panaji, Goa
7. Maiden ‘Colomco Security Conclave (CSC) Focuses Operation’ is being conducted between the lead Maritime Security Agencies of India, Sri Lanka and which other country?
A. Australia
B. Malaysia
C. Singapore
D. Maldives
Answer [D] Maldives
8. The ‘HUNAR HAAT’ is being organized by which ministry that has received the prestigious India International Trade Fair, 2021 Silver Medal for strengthening commitment to “Vocal for Local”?
A. Ministry of Minority Affairs
B. Ministry of Art and Culture
C. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
D. None of the above
Answer [A] Ministry of Minority Affairs
9. Renowned personality Stephen Sondheim passed away recently, he was a veteran____
A. Actor
B. Songwriter
C. Dancer
D. Journalist
Answer [B] Songwriter
10. The United Nations observed the International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People on which date every year?
A. 25th November
B. 26th November
C. 29th November
D. 30th November
Answer [C] 29th November