- Union Cabinet cleared the proposal to raise the minimum age of marriage for women from 18 to 21 years.
- Ashok Leyland has partnered with Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE) to develop and manufacture the 600hp indigenous engine for combat vehicles. CVRDE is an arm of DRDO.
- Static Part:
- HQ of Ashok Leyland: Chennai, TN
- Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) has signed a purchase agreement with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) in order to supply 4,667 MW of green power.
- Simone Biles (American artistic gymnast): She was named Time magazine’s 2021 Athlete of the Year. She is a four-time Olympic medalist.
- Patagonia, which is the world’s leading fashion brand based in the US will be now using handcrafted Khadi Denim fabric to make Denim apparel. For this purpose, Patagonia has purchased 30,000 meters of Khadi Denim Fabric for Rs 1.08 crore.
- UNESCO has added Durga Puja in Kolkata to its 2021 Intangible Cultural Heritage list. This has given international recognition to the biggest religious festival in West Bengal.
- Lewis Hamilton, has received a knighthood at Windsor Castle, London. He has received the honorary title of ‘Sir’ after being knighted by the Prince of Wales for his dedication to motorsports.
- MCA signed MoU with Financial Intelligence Unit
- 6th India Water Impact Summit 2021
- Jharkhand CM launched SAHAY Scheme
- Pine Labs partnered with AU Small Finance Bank
- Appointments on 18th December 2021
Question:
Q.1 Who was named Time magazine’s 2021 Athlete of the Year?
a. Novak Djokovic
b. Lewis Hamilton
c. Simone Biles
a. Novak Djokovic
b. Lewis Hamilton
c. Simone Biles
d. Ashleigh Barty
