Vision IAS Current Affairs 2022 : December Current Affairs 2022

21.The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, organized an opening ceremony for the International Year of Millets – 2023 (IYM2023) in Rome, Italy. Which nation in the world has recommended to celebrate 2023 as the International Year of Millets?
a.Sweden
b.Italy
c.USA
d.India

Option “D” is correct.
India has recommended to celebrate 2023 as the International Year of Millets (IYM).
Sushri Shobha Karandlaje conveyed PM Modi’s compliments to the United Nations for declaring the Year 2023 as the International Year of Millets.
PM, through his message, thanked the global community for supporting India’s proposal to mark the International Year of Millets (IYM).
22.The theme for International Anti-Corruption Day 2022 is “Uniting the world against corruption.” The world celebrates International Anti-Corruption Day on which of the following day to spread awareness about a corruption-free society?
a.December 18
b.December 9
c.December 12
d.December 11

Option “B” is correct.
The world celebrate International Anti-Corruption Day on December 9. The main motive behind marking this day is to spread awareness about a corruption-free society. Everyone knows that corruption affects every area of society.
23.The Founder of Manasvani, Mansi Gulati has released her book ‘Miracles of Face Yoga’. Mansi Gulati’s book ‘Miracles of Face Yoga’ has been appreciated by which of the following?
a.Baba Ramdev
b.Narendra Modi
c.Droupadi Murmu
d.Mansukh Mandaviya

Option “C” is correct.
The Founder of Manasvani, Mansi Gulati has released her book ‘Miracles of Face Yoga’, which has been appreciated by the President of India Droupadi Murmu.
This book introduces the concept of ‘face yoga’, a natural exercise for the face in addition to various other yoga exercises. Facial yoga can also help you relax and rejuvenate your body.
24.The word UNICEF stands for United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund and the purpose served by the organisation is to save children’s lives by providing them with humanitarian aid across the world. On which day world celebrates UNICEF day every year?
a.14 December
b.13 December
c.12 December
d.11 December

Option “D” is correct.
Every year UNICEF Day is celebrated on December 11 every year.
The main purpose of the organization is to provide humanitarian aid to children around the world. It was originally intended as a relief fund to help children after World War II.
25.Who has announced that the state will establish a separate Divyang department for the welfare of differently-abled persons with a fund allocation of 1,143 crore rupees?
a.Eknath Shinde
b.Yogi Adityanath
c.Basavraj Bommai
d.Himanta Biswa Sarma

Option “A” is correct.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has announced that the state will establish a separate Divyang department for the welfare of differently-abled persons with a fund allocation of 1,143 crore rupees.
Welfare activities of Divyang people like education, training, and rehabilitation were so far taken care of by the state social justice department.
26.Google has released its “Year in Search 2022” report, which highlights the topics that generated the most interest and were most frequently searched on the website this year. Which of the word remains the most searched query on Google in India for the year 2022?
a.Narendra Modi
b.Har Ghar Tiranga campaign
c.Russia-Ukraine war
d.Indian Premier League

Option “D” is correct.
IPL remains the most searched query on Google in India on 2022.
27.B20 India has identified priorities for deliberations under the theme “R.A.I.S.E – Responsible, Accelerated, Innovative, Sustainable, and Equitable Businesses. Who has been appointed as the chairman of B20 (represents the entire G20 business community)?
a.N Chandrasekaran
b.Gopal Vittal
c.Raguram Rajan
d.Mukesh Ambani

Option “A” is correct.
Chairman of Tata Sons, N Chandrasekaran has been appointed as the chair of B20 India which represents the entire G20 business community. He will lead the business agenda during India’s G20 Presidency.
28.The Reserve Bank of India has signed a Currency Swap Agreement with which of the country to make drawals in multiple tranches up to a maximum of $200 million from the RBI recently?
a.Argentina
b.Sri Lanka
c.Myanmar
d.Maldives

Option “5” is correct.
The Reserve Bank of India has signed a Currency Swap Agreement with the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) to enable MMA to make drawals in multiple tranches up to a maximum of $200 million from the RBI.
This agreement has been signed under the SAARC Currency Swap Framework. The agreement will provide swap support as a backstop line of funding for short-term foreign exchange liquidity requirements.
29.This year marks the 74th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the 72nd Human Rights Day. On which day Human Rights Day is observed across the globe every year?
a.December 11
b.December 10
c.December 12
d.December 14

Option “B” is correct.
Human Rights Day is celebrated across the world on December 10 every year. Human Rights Day focuses on the fundamental rights and freedoms that people globally are entitled to simply by virtue of being humans.
The campaign will be centred around the theme, “Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All.”
30.Which state Government is planning for genetic enhancement of Badri Cow through sex-sorted semen and embryo transfer technology with the aim to increase its productivity?
a.Odisha
b.Uttar Pradesh
c.Uttarakhand
d.Telangana

Option “C” is correct.
Uttarakhand Government is planning for genetic enhancement of Badri Cow through sex-sorted semen and embryo transfer technology with the aim to increase its productivity.
The Badri breed derived its name from the holy shrine of Char Dham at Badrinath. It is found only in the hill districts of Uttarakhand and was earlier known as the ‘pahadi’ cow.
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