GK Quiz for Current and Static Events: 25th December 2020

The GK Questions listed below are prepared for the aspirants of UPSC, SSC and Bank PO etc. Go through the questions and answer them to test your general awareness. Also, find the answers with an explanation below each question. 

1. With respect to Taj Mahal look for the correct statement among the following statements

i) The principal mausoleum was completed in 1648 AD, whereas, the outlying buildings and gardens took five more years to complete in 1653 AD

ii) Taj Mahal was built for Shah Jahan’s wife Arjumand Banu Begum

1. Only i
2. Only ii
3. Both i and ii
4. None of the above 

Ans. c

Explanation: India is known by the name of this Wonder of the world. This architectural marvel was built by Shah Jahan for his wife Arjumand Banu Begum, popularly known as Mumtāz Mahal in between 1631 to 1648. The principal mausoleum was completed in 1648 AD by thousands of artisans and craftsmen, whereas, the outlying buildings and gardens took five more years to complete in 1653 AD. Read more here. 

2. Answer the following statements in consideration with Hampi monuments 

i) It is located in the Tungabhadra basin in Central Karnataka, Bellary District.

ii) It was built by Chandela dynasty 

1. Only i
2. Only ii
3. Both i and ii
4. None of the above 

Ans. a

Explanation: Hampi monuments are located in the Tungabhadra basin in Central Karnataka, Bellary District. The Builder or Ruler of the city was Krishna Deva Rai.

3. Which ruler built the Sun Temple of Konark?

1. Krishna Deva Rai
2. Raja Raja 1
3. Narasimha Deva 1
4. Krishna 1

Ans. c

Explanation: The Sun Temple is one of the major attraction of the eastern coast of India. This temple is dedicated to the Sun King or Lord Surya Dev and was built in the 13th century. This temple is also listed in the UNESCO World Heritage sites due to its architecture and Inscriptions. It was built by Narasimha Deva 1. Read more here. 

4. With respect to UNESCO’s State of Education Report 2020 choose the correct statement

i) The theme for this year is Vocational Education above all

ii) As per the report COVID 19 Pandemic has brought an opportunity of digitalization of the vocational education system 

1. Only i
2. Only ii
3. Both i and ii
4. None of the above 

Ans. b

Explanation: As per UNESCO’s State of Education Report 2020, COVID 19 has brought an opportunity of digitalization of the vocational education system and for training to provide rapid skills to the needy. The theme for this year was Vocational Education for all.

5. Who is the President of Uzbekistan?

1. Shavkat Mirziyoyev
2. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
3. Devlet Bahçeli
4. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow

Ans. a.

Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev virtually met recently and agreed to widen their counter-terror partnership.

6. Which among the following is the birthplace of Jesus Christ

1. Jerusalem
2. Bethlehem
3. Kedesh
4. Jericho

Ans. b

Explanation: As Christmas is celebrated on December 25, 2020, it can be noted that Jesus Christ was born on this day in the city of Bethlehem, close to Jerusalem. 

7. Which Wetland has been recognised as the Wetland of international importance recently

1. Tso Kar Wetland Complex
2. Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary
3. Kolleru Lake 
4. Chandertal Wetland

Ans. a.

Explanation: Ladakh’s Tso Kar Wetland Complex has been recognised as a wetland of international importance, becoming India’s 42nd Ramsar site. This is the second Ramsar site in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

8. Which bird is famously found in Tso Kar Basin?

1. Golden Eagle
2. Black-necked crane 
3. Great Indian Bustard
4. Penguins

Ans. b

Explanation: The TSO Kar basin is categorised as A1 Category Important Bird Area (IBA) as per the BirdLife International and is also a key staging site in the Central Asian Flyway. The basin is one of the most important breeding areas of the Black-necked Crane (Grus nigricollis) in India.

9. Consider the following statements 

i) Look East policy was launched in 1991

ii) Act East Policy was launched in 2014

Choose the correct statement

1. Only i
2. Only ii
3. Both i and ii
4. None   

Ans. c

Explanation: ‘Look East Policy’ of India was launched by the former Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao. This policy continues till the formation of NDA Government in 2014. Since the formation of the new government within the centre, the government upgraded ‘Act East Policy’. In November 2014, the ‘Act East Policy’ was launched at the East Asia Summit in Myanmar.

10. Vineet Agarwal is the new head of which of the following organizations?

1. FDI
2. ASSOCHAM
3. ICICI
4. Railway Board of India

Ans. b

Explanation: The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India-ASSOCHAM informed on December 21, 2020, that Vineet Aggarwal, the Managing Director of Logistics major Transport Corporation of India has been appointed as the new President of the industry body. 

GK Quiz for Current and Static Events: 24th December 2020