Current Affairs Quiz: 14 December 2021

Current Affairs Questions for UPSC: The Current Affairs Quiz section of Jagran Josh aims to help every competitive exam aspirant to revise Current Affairs of the day at ease. The Current Affairs questions and answers cover topics such as Geeta Jayanti 2021, National Energy Conservation Day and Bhu Parikshak device among others.

1. When is Geeta Jayanti observed?

a) December 12th

b) December 13th

c) December 14th

d) December 15th

2. When is PM Narendra Modi scheduled to address the National Summit on Agro and Food Processing?

a) December 14th

b) December 15th

c) December 16th

d) December 17th

3. India has launched the second edition of water innovation challenges with the Royal Embassy of which nation?

a) Sweden 

b) Denmark 

c) Switzerland 

d) The Netherlands

4. Which cricketer has replaced injured Rohit Sharma in India's test squad for South Africa tour?

a) Ravindra Jadeja

b) Ruturaj Gaikwad

c) Devdutt Padikkal

d) Priyank Panchal 

5. When is National Energy Conservation Day observed?

a) December 11th

b) December 12th

c) December 13th

d) December 14th

6. Which among the following institutes has developed Bhu Parikshak device to detect soil health in 90 seconds?

a) IIT Madras

b) IIT Delhi

c) IIT Kanpur

d) IIT Bombay

7. An earthquake of 7.6 magnitude hit which nation on December 14, 2021?

a) Indonesia

b) Australia

c) Maldives

d) Malaysia

8. India has inducted how many athletes in the first list of TOPS Athletes for 2024 Paris Olympics?

a) 148

b) 150

c) 172

d) 134

Answers

1. (c) December 14th 

Geeta Jayanti 2021 was observed on December 14, 2021. Gita Mahotsav is an event centred around the Bhagavad Gita, when it is believed that the Bhagavad Gita was revealed to Arjuna by Krishna in the battlefield of Kurukshetra. 

2. (c) December 16th 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address National Summit on Agro and Food Processing on December 16, 2021. The summit will be organised as a part of Pre-event Vibrant Gujarat Summit to be held in Anand, Gujarat from December 14- 16, 2021. 

3. (b) Denmark

NITI Aayog, Atal Innovation Mission and the Royal Embassy of Denmark to India together have launched the second edition of water innovation challenges on December 13, 2021 to address the global water woes as a part of the Indo-Danish Bilateral Green Strategic partnership. The water innovation challenges aim to identify innovative and next-gen solutions to solve proposed challenges in collaboration with corporate and public partners. 

4. (d) Priyank Panchal 

Priyank Panchal has replaced injured vice-captain Rohit Sharma in India's Test squad for the South Africa tour. Priyank Panchal has been a regular performer in India's domestic circuit. He has been the captain and top scorer for the Gujarat Ranji Trophy team for several years. 

5. (d) December 14th

National Energy Conservation Day is observed across India on December 14, 2021 to raise awareness about the importance of energy conservation.  The energy conservation day seeks to spread awareness about the importance of energy efficiency and conservation.

6. (c) IIT Kanpur 

IIT Kanpur has developed a portable testing device called 'Bhu Parikshak' that can detect soil health in just 90 seconds through a mobile application. The technology has been transferred to a start-up.

7. (a) Indonesia 

An earthquake of 7.6 magnitude on the Richter scale struck 95km north of Maumere in Indonesia on December 14, 2021, informed United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake reportedly struck its region of East Nusa Tenggara, according to the Reuters.

8. (a) 148

A total of 148 athletes, including 20 new inductees in seven Olympic disciplines and six Paralympic disciplines have been identified for support in the first list of Target Olympic Podium Scheme for 2024 Paris Olympics.