Vision IAS Current Affairs 2022 : December Current Affairs 2022
111. Stock brokerage firm HDFC Securities has launched a dedicated platform providing comprehensive investor education and market analysis. What is the name of this dedicated platform?
1. Roofs
2. Proof
3. Roots
4. Trust
5. None of the above
Option “3” is correct. Stock brokerage firm HDFC Securities has launched Roots, a dedicated platform providing comprehensive investor education and market analysis. The site offers multiple forms of valuable information, including articles, bite-sized tips, podcasts by experts, video tutorials and explainers, and live social media feed on the Indian financial markets.
112. Which state’s forest department has launched the ‘Vanikaran’ (afforestation) project to root out invasive plants, especially Senna spectabilis, and restore natural forests?
1. Kerala
2. West Bengal
3. Tamil Nadu
4. Jharkhand
5. Manipur
Option “1” is correct. Forest department launched Project ‘Vanikaran’ in Kerala. The Forest department in association with Noolpuzha grama panchayat has launched the ‘Vanikaran’ (afforestation) project to root out invasive plants, especially Senna spectabilis, and restore natural forests.
113. Who has launched the country’s first-ever surety bond insurance product, a move that would reduce the dependence of infra developers of bank guarantee?
Road, transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari launched the country’s first-ever surety bond insurance product, a move that would reduce the dependence of infra developers of bank guarantee.Option “3” is correct.
114. Which bank has declared ZERO Fee Banking on savings accounts and waived fees on multiple banking services, including Passbook charges, and NEFT charges?
1. Kotak Mahindra Bank
2. IDFC FIRST Bank
3. Canara Bank
4. ICICI bank
5. Indian Bank
Option “2” is correct. IDFC FIRST Bank has declared ZERO Fee Banking on savings accounts and waived fees on multiple banking services, including Passbook charges, NEFT charges. The bank said that customers maintaining as low as Rs 10,000 Average Monthly Balance, and the Rs 25,000 AMB savings account variant will get these benefits.
115. The fifth Scorpène submarine, Vagir of Project – 75 Kalvari Class submarines has been delivered to the Indian Navy in Mumbai. Which shipbuilding company made the 5th Scorpene submarine Vagir?
1. Goa Shipyard Limited
2. Coachin Shipyard Limited
3. Garden Reach Shipbuilders Limited
4. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
5. HAL
Option “4” is correct. The fifth Scorpène submarine, Vagir of Project – 75 Kalvari Class submarines has been delivered to the Indian Navy by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) Mumbai. Project-75 includes the indigenous construction of six submarines of Scorpene design.
116. The National Mathematics Day is marked to recognize and celebrate the works of Srinivasa Ramanujan. On which day India celebrates National Mathematics Day to make people aware of the development of mathematics and its importance in the growth of humanity?
1. 19th December
2. 21st December
3. 22nd December
4. 20th December
5. 23rd December
Option “3” is correct. National Mathematics Day is celebrated on December 22 across the nation every year. This year nation celebrates his 135th birth anniversary of Ramanujan. The main objective behind the celebration of National Mathematics Day is to make people aware of the development of mathematics and its importance in the growth of humanity.
117. In which of the following state the country’s first Infantry Museum has been opened for the general public with the intention of showcasing the Infantry?
1. Himachal Pradesh
2. Gujarat
3. Madhya Pradesh
4. Tamil Nadu
5. West Bengal
Option “3” is correct. The country’s first Infantry Museum has been opened for the general public at Mhow, Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The Army inaugurated to celebrate the Victory Day and the eve of the 75th year of the establishment of the Infantry School.
118. Which of the university becomes the only University in India to get ‘A’ grade by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) by scoring 3.85 points?
1. Tata Institute of Social Sciences
2. University of Delhi
3. Jawaharlal Nehru University
4. Guru Nanak Dev University
5. Chandigarh University
Option “4” is correct. The Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar has got A grade by scoring 3.85 points in National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) grading, thereby becoming the only University in India to get this score.
119. National Farmers Day or Kisan Diwas is the day marked every year to honor each and every farmer who is working continuously for the nation. On which day India celebrates National Farmers Day every year?
1. 21 December
2. 20 December
3. 24 December
4. 23 December
5. 22 December
Option “4” is correct. Indian National Farmer’s Day 2022 celebrates on 23 December. The day aims to spread awareness of the contributions of farmers to the socioeconomic development of the nation.
120. The manufacturer and designer of casual and athletic footwear ‘Puma’ has roped whom as its brand ambassador to “accelerate Puma’s strong commitment towards women consumer segment”?
Option “2” is correct. The manufacturer and designer of causal and athletic footwear, Puma has roped in Bollywood actor and entrepreneur Anushka Sharma as its brand ambassador. The actor will endorse the brand’s footwear, apparel and accessories, including select collections through myriad activities and brand campaigns, throughout the year.
