7th December Current Affairs : Vision IAS Current Affairs
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National Affairs
1. Which country has recently (in Dec ‘22) signed migration and mobility partnership with India for easier access to study, research and work between both countries?
1) Finland
2) Norway
3) France
4) Germany
5) Australia
Option”4″ is correct
A comprehensive migration and mobility partnership was signed between India and Germany for easier access to study, research and work between both countries. i. It was signed by India’s Union Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA); and Federal Foreign Affairs Minister of Germany, Annalena Baerbock. ii. It will facilitate two-way movement of students, professionals and researchers, and also address the challenges of illegal migration
2. SHE STEM 2022 was held as a part of the Sweden India Nobel Memorial Week to celebrate the women in the field of Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), was held in New Delhi, Delhi.
The ________ edition of the Sweden India Nobel Memorial Week is observed from 6th to 10th December, 2022.
1) 15th
2) 13th
3) 16th
4) 12th
5) 14th
Option”1″ is correct
SHE STEM 2022, the annual event organised as a part of the Sweden India Nobel Memorial Week to celebrate the women in the field of Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), was held in New Delhi, Delhi on 5th December 2022. • This marks the 3rd edition of the SHE STEM event, a flagship event of the Sweden-India Nobel Memorial Week. i. SHE STEM was organised by the Embassy of Sweden in India in partnership with the Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, the Government of India and the German Centre of Innovation and Research (DWIH New Delhi). ii. The 15th edition of the Sweden India Nobel Memorial Week is observed from 6th to 10th December, 2022.
3. Name the Union Minister who has recently (in Dec ‘22) inaugurated the National Conclave on Soil Health Management for Sustainable Farming 2022 in New Delhi, Delhi.
On the occasion of World Soil Day (WSD), and on the lines of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the National Conclave on Soil Health Management for Sustainable Farming 2022 was inaugurated at New Delhi, Delhi by the Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW) as its Chief Guest. i. It was organized by the NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog in collaboration with GIZ (German Agency for International Cooperation) affiliated to the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Germany. ii. Now, during the conclave, a National Mission on Natural Farming as a separate scheme with an expenditure of Rs. 1,584 crores was approved by the Government.
4. According to the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) data, 87.1 lakh new formal jobs were generated in India during the first half of the current financial year (H1 FY23), a ________ rise from H1 FY22.
1) 15%
2) 40%
3) 20%
4) 35%
5) 25%
Option”4″ is correct
According to an analysis of the data released by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), 87.1 lakh new formal jobs were generated in India during the first half of the current financial year (H1 FY23), a 35 % rise from H1 FY22. i. There were 24.6 lakh and 64.72 lakh formal jobs generated in India in the first halves of FY21 and FY22, respectively. ii. In Q2 FY23, formal job creation increased slightly to 47.4 lakh, up from 39.3 lakh in Q1 FY 23.
International Affairs
5. Which organization has recently (in Dec ‘22) released a report titled “Preventing injuries and violence: An overview”, with key finding that road traffic injuries are the 2nd leading cause of death among children aged 5 to 14 years?
1) World Bank
2) United Nations Human Settlement Programme
3) World Health Organization
4) United Nations Children’s Fund
5) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Option”3″ is correct
According to the World Health Organization (WHO)’s new analysis titled “Preventing injuries and violence: An overview”, Road traffic injuries are the 2nd leading cause of death among children aged 5 to 14 years. i. The analysis states that Road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death among youth aged 15 to 29 years old. Around 271,990 youths have lost their lives due to road traffic injuries. ii. The report was released on 28th November 2022 during the 14th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion, held in Adelaide, Australia.
6. Name the organisation that has recently (on December 22) issued a report with the key findings of doubling investment in nature-based solutions (NbS) by 2025 and eliminating nature-negative finance flows.
1) International Monetary Fund
2) United Nations Development Programme
3) United Nations Environment Programme
4) United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
5) United Nations Human Settlement Programme
Option”3″ is correct
According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report “State of Finance for Nature 2022 – Time to Act: Doubling Investment by 2025 and Eliminating Nature-Negative Finance Flows,” financing for nature-based solutions (NbS) must be doubled to address the multiple global crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and land degradation. i. The objective would be to double financial flows to NbS and cut them for activities that generate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Economy And Business
7. Name the company that has recently (in Dec’ 22) partnered with Meta Platforms to develop high-speed internet undersea cable infrastructure.
Bharti Airtel (Airtel) announced a collaboration with Meta Platforms, Inc, the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, to support the growth of India’s digital ecosystem. i. Airtel and Meta will invest collaboratively in global connectivity infrastructure and new-age digital solutions based on Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) to support the evolving requirements of users and enterprises in India.
Banking And Finance
8. Which of the following points is/are ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the “India Digital Payments Report Q3 (July-September) 2022” released by Worldline India in December 2022?
1) More than 23 billion digital payment transactions worth Rs. 38.32 trillion were made in JulySeptember (Q3) 2022.
2) UPI recorded more than 20.35 billion transactions worth Rs. 30.6 trillion in Q3 2022.
3) Credit Card volume and value was 725 million and Rs. 3.5 trillion, with 386.83 million transactions at the point of sales (POS).
4) The volume and value of Debit Card transactions were 907 million and Rs. 1.88 trillion, respectively.
5) POS transactions accounted for 595.4 million of total debit card volume, while e-commerce transactions accounted for 311.60 million.
Option”2″ is correct
According to the “India Digital Payments Report Q3 2022” released by financial services company Worldline India, more than 23 billion digital payment transactions worth Rs. 38.32 trillion were made in July-September (Q3) 2022. i. UPI recorded more than 19.65 billion transactions worth Rs. 32.5 trillion in Q3 2022. • The top 3 UPI apps in terms of volume and value as of Q3 2022 were PhonePe, Google Pay, and Paytm Payments Bank App. ii. In Q3 2022, credit card volume and value was 725 million and Rs. 3.5 trillion, with 386.83 million transactions at the point of sales (POS) and 338.80 million e-commerce transactions. iii. In Q3 2022, the volume and value of debit card transactions were 907 million and Rs. 1.88 trillion, respectively. iv. POS transactions accounted for 595.4 million of total debit card volume, while e-commerce transactions accounted for 311.60 million.
9. Name the Small Finance Bank that has recently (in Dec ‘22) entered into a Bancassurance agreement with ICICI Lombard General Insurance.
1) ESAF Small Finance Bank
2) Suryoday Small Finance Bank
3) Capital Small Finance Bank
4) Equitas Small Finance Bank
5) AU Small Finance Bank
Option”5″ is correct
The AU Small Finance Bank, and ICICI Lombard General Insurance tied-up for Bancassurance. Under this, the insurer will utilize the bank’s diverse customer’s access, and enhance penetration across India. i. On the other hand, the bank will enhance its general insurance offering with agile, digital & paperless solutions offered by ICICI Lombard.
10. Which bank has recently (in Dec’ 22) launched the ‘Football Fiesta’ campaign to celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2022?
1) Kotak Mahindra Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) Federal Bank
4) YES Bank
5) Axis Bank
Option”3″ is correct
Federal Bank Limited, a leading private sector bank, has launched the ‘Football Fiesta’ campaign with many prizes lined up to celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2022. i. As part of the campaign, the bank has also released an augmented reality (AR) filter for Instagram. Moreover, it has announced its public social media contest.
11. Which company has recently (in Dec ‘22) partnered with Axis Bank to enable merchants to accept credit card transactions via Unified Payments Interface (UPI)?
Fintech platform Razorpay announced a first-of-its-kind move, in partnership with Axis Bank, to enable merchants to accept credit card transactions via Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with minimal changes to the existing setup. i. This facility has been enabled for the customers of HDFC Bank, Punjab National Bank (PNB), Union Bank and Indian Bank. ii. At present, UPI enables customers to make transactions through their bank accounts.
12. Which bank has recently (in Dec ‘22) partnered with Spice Money Limited for Financial Inclusion in Rural India?
1) ICICI Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) YES Bank
5) IndusInd Bank
Option”2″ is correct
Spice Money Limited, a Rural fintech player, has partnered with Axis Bank, to facilitate the opening of instant, zero balance savings or current accounts for rural citizens through its Adhikari network. i. Through this partnership, Spice Money aims to bridge the rural-urban divide and bring financial inclusivity by providing access to banking products at doorstep. ii. Spice Money empowers merchants, known as Spice Money Adhikaris through its technology to cater to the digital and financial needs of rural citizens in India.
Awards And Recognition
13. Who has recently (in Dec ‘22) received the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science 2022 in Australia under the Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary
Veena Nair, an Indian-origin teacher in Melbourne, Australia, has received the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science 2022 under the Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary Schools category. i. Veena Nair, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) Project Leader and Head of Technology at Viewbank College, Melbourne, Australia, was honoured for demonstrating the practical application of STEAM to students. ii. Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science is the most prestigious prizes in Australia for outstanding achievements in scientific research, research-based innovation, and excellence in science teaching.
14. Which Indian organisation has won the Local Adaptation Champions Award under the “capacity and knowledge” category at the Conference of Parties (COP) 27 climate summit held in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt?
1) Swayam Shikshan Prayog
2) Pratham
3) Teach For India
4) Smile Foundation
5) Katha
Option”1″ is correct
Swayam Shikshan Prayog (SSP), a Pune (Maharashtra) based Non-Government Organisation (NGO) won the Local Adaptation Champions Award under the “capacity and knowledge” category for its work in supporting women farmers to adopt more resilient and sustainable agricultural practices in Marathwada in Maharashtra. i. The award was announced by the Global Centre on Adaptation(GCA), at the Conference of Parties (COP) 27 climate summit held in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. ii. Other Winners: • Financial Governance category: Adaptation Consortium • Inclusive Leadership category: Rangamati Hill District Council • Local Innovation category: Community Development & Advocacy Forum Nepal
15. Which of the following Indian billionaires were named in the 16th edition of Forbes Asia’s Heroes of Philanthropy list released in December 2022?
1) Gautam Adani
2) Shiv Nadar
3) Ashok Soota
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Option”5″ is correct
India’s richest person Gautam Adani, Chairman of Adani Group; Shiv Nadar, Founder of HCL Technologies; and Ashok Soota, Executive Chairman of Happiest Minds Technologies along with Malaysian couple Brahmal Vasudevan and his wife Shanthi Kandiah, a lawyer, were featured on Forbes’ Asia’s 2022 Heroes of Philanthropy list. i. The 2022 list is the 16th edition of Forbes’ annual list(unranked) that highlights the region’s top philanthropists who demonstrated a strong personal commitment to causes like education and the environment.
16. ‘__________’ was declared as the Word of the Year for 2022 by the Oxford English Dictionary.
The Oxford English Dictionary has chosen ‘Goblin mode’ as the word of the year 2022 by an online vote. Goblin Mode received 93% of the votes against contenders “metaverse” (2nd) and “#IStandWith”(3rd). i. For the first time, the choice of Word of the Year was opened to public voting. Around 3 lakh English speakers voted over a period of 2 weeks. ii. ‘Goblin mode’ is a slang term that refers to the type of behaviour which is unapologetically selfindulgent, lazy, slovenly, or greedy, typically in a way that rejects social norms or expectations.
Acquisitions & Mergers
17. Name the company that has recently (in Dec ‘22) acquired a share of Eastman Exports Global Clothing (EEGC) Pvt Ltd through a share purchase agreement.
1) Biocon Ltd
2) GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals
3) Panacea Biotech Ltd
4) Serum Institute Of India
5) Bharat Biotech International Limited
Option”5″ is correct
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) had approved the proposed combination of Bharat Biotech International Limited (BBIL) for acquiring the shares of Eastman Exports Global Clothing (EEGC) Pvt Ltd through a share purchase agreement. • Acquirer– Bharat Biotech International Limited • Target– Eastman Exports Global Clothing Pvt. Limited i. The Proposed Combination exceeds the thresholds prescribed by way of the ‘Parties Test’ under Section 5(a)(i)(A) of the Competition Act, 2002. Accordingly, the Proposed Transaction is notifiable to the CCI under Section 6(2) of the Act.
Appointments And Resignations
18. Who has been recently (in Dec ‘22) elected as the first female President of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI)?
Meghna Ahlawat was elected as the first female President of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) and former Indian Table Tennis player Kamlesh Mehta, an eight-time national champion and Arjuna awardee (1985) took over as the new secretary general of the TTFI. • Meghna Ahlawat is the wife of the outgoing President of TTFI, Dushyant Chautala, Deputy Chief Minister(CM) of Haryana.
Sports
19. In December 2022, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) jointly announced that the AIFF had withdrawn their bid to host the AFC Asian Cup _________ in India.
1) 2023
2) 2027
3) 2024
4) 2025
5) 2026
Option”2″ is correct
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) jointly announced that the AIFF, the governing body of football in India, has withdrawn their bid to host the AFC Asian Cup 2027 in India. i. The AFC Executive Committee had shortlisted the AIFF and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) bids to host the AFC Asian Cup 2027 during its meeting on 17th October 2022. ii. The AFC Congress was scheduled to select the host in February 2023 in Manama, Bahrain.
20. Which state’s Chief Minister (CM) has recently (in Dec ‘22) launched the Trophy tour of the FIH (Fédération Internationale de Hockey) Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023?
Odisha Chief Minister (CM) Naveen Patnaik launched the Trophy tour of the FIH (Fédération Internationale de Hockey) Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, and handed over the trophy to Dilip Tirkey, President of Hockey India. i. The FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 will be held at Bhubaneswar and Rourkela from 13th -29th January 2023.
Science And Technology
21. In December 2022, __________ Chinese astronauts landed back on earth on board the re-entry capsule of the Shenzhou-14 spacecraft after completing a six-month mission on Tiangong space station.
1) Four
2) Six
3) Five
4) Three
5) Seven
Option”4″ is correct
The three Chinese astronauts landed back on earth on board the re-entry capsule of the Shenzhou14 spacecraft after completing a six-month mission on China’s space station (Tiangong space station). • The three astronauts were commander Chen Dong and teammates Liu Yang and Cai Xuzhe. i. They left for space on June 5, 2022 to supervise the Tiangong space station’s final phase of construction, which was finished in November 2022.
CA Static Gk
22. Who is the current (as of Dec’ 22) Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AU Small Finance Bank?
About Himachal Pradesh (HP): Wildlife Sanctuaries – Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary, Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary, and RakchamChitkul Wildlife Sanctuary Airports– Kullu Manali Airport, Shimla Airport, Kangra Airport
24. What is the currency of Bahrain?
1) Franc
2) Dinar
3) Euro
4) Dollar
5) Peso
Option”2″ is correct
About Bahrain: Capital- Manama Currency- Bahraini Dinar
25. The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) comes under which of the following Ministry?
1) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
2) Ministry of Rural Development
3) Ministry of Law and Justice
4) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
5) Ministry of Labour and Employment
Option”2″ is correct
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme under the Ministry of Rural Development was initiated to enhance livelihood security in rural areas by providing at least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment in a financial year, to every household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work. It was launched in 2006.
26. Where is Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya Sports stadium located?
About Maharashtra: National Park – Gugamal National Park, Tadoba National Park (tiger reserve) Wildlife Sanctuary – Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary, Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary
28. What is the capital of Chile?
1) Tirana
2) Baku
3) Manama
4) Santiago
5) Luanda
Option”4″ is correct
About the Republic of Chile: President – Gabriel Boric Capital – Santiago Currency – Chilean Peso (CLP)
29. Which year is declared as the International Year of Millets by the United Nations (UN)?
1) 2025
2) 2026
3) 2024
4) 2027
5) 2023
Option”5″ is correct
The United Nations has declared the year 2023 as the International Year of Millets.
30. Where is the Headquarters of HDFC Limited?
1) Mumbai, Maharashtra
2) New Delhi, Delhi
3) Vadodara, Gujarat
4) Kolkata, West Bengal
5) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Option”1″ is correct
About HDFC Ltd: Tagline– With You, Right Through Headquarters– Mumbai, Maharashtra
