- Russia has launched ‘Sibir’, which is a nuclear-powered icebreaker. It is the first in the series Project 22220 versatile. It will support the growing fleet of icebreakers to keep the Northern Sea Route open for year-round shipping through the Arctic. It will give an opportunity for India to explore the Arctic region.
- Static part:
- Capital of Russia: Moscow
- Currency of Russia: Rouble
- The State Bank of India Cards and Payment Services Limited (SBICPSL) has partnered with Paytm to allow their cardholders to tokenize their cards on devices and perform payment transactions using Paytm. This will allow SBI card owners to perform transactions using Paytm at international locations.
- Static Part:
- Chairman of SBICPSL: Gurugram, Haryana
- SBI to acquire a 9.95% stake in India International Clearing Corporation (IFSC) Ltd by making an investment of Rs 34.03 crore. The IFSC Ltd is a GIFT City-based Market Infrastructure Institution.
- Static Part:
- Chairman of SBI: Dinesh Kumar Khara
- Quinton de Kock, South Africa’s cricket player (wicketkeeper-batter) has announced his retirement from Test cricket.
- Important Days and Themes: 1st Jan 2022: 64th Foundation Day of DRDO
- The ‘Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg’ was renamed as Narendra Modi Marg by the Governor of Sikkim, Ganga Prasad.
- Task Force to Explore Development in 6G Technology
- India Semiconductor Mission
- ‘Digi Zone’—By LIC
- Appointments on 2nd January 2022
Question:
Q.1 Which country launched ‘Sibir’, which is the nuclear-powered icebreaker?
a. Mauritius
b. China
c. Australia
d. Russia
a. Mauritius
b. China
c. Australia
d. Russia
