GK Quiz for Current and Static Events: 29th December 2020

Answer the following GK questions based on current and static events. The questions would help you brainstorm and focus on the topics that really require attention. 

1. With respect to IMT Trilateral Highway go through the following statements and choose the correct option.

i) IMT trilateral highway will join Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand via roadways

ii) India has recently shown willingness to join the trilateral highway 

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

Ans. d

Explanation: The India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway starts from India and goes to Thailand via Myanmar. It is at the centre of transport diplomacy among ASEAN countries. Recently Bangladesh has shown its willingness to join the tripartite highway.  Read More here

2. Which city from India would be inclusive in the IMT Highway

1. Agartala
2. Dispur
3. Moreh
4. Bagan

Ans. c

Explanation: The highway's Imphal-Moreh portion on the Indian side, however, is expected to be completed only by 2023. It will be linking Moreh (India) -Bagan (Myanmar) -Mae Sot (Thailand)  

3. Which domestic line of pigs has been genetically modified in the US recently?

1. Eurasian Boar
2. Wild pigs 
3. GalSafe pigs 
4. Guinea Pigs 

Ans. c

Explanation: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a first-of-its-kind intentional genomic alteration (IGA) in a line of domestic pigs which are referred to as GalSafe pigs. They can be used for food or human therapeutics. 

4. What is the specific study for making changes to the genome?

1. Gene splicing
2. Genome editing
3. Genome alteration
4. Gene editing

Ans. b

Explanation:  Making specific changes to the genome of the organism is done by using modern technologies that are known as "genome editing". Read complete article here.

5. With regard to FDA choose the correct statement

i) FDA is based in Rome 

ii) It is the agency responsible for the USA’s food safety  

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

Ans. b

Explanation: FDA is an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that protect the public health by assuring the safety, effectiveness, and security of human veterinary drugs, vaccine and other biological products for human use and medical devices.

6. The Constitution of India gives the President of India the power to suspend state government and impose President’s rule on any state in the country. Which article is linked to it?

1. Article 356
2. Article 354
3. Article 345
4. Article 351

Ans. a

Explanation: Article 356 of the Constitution of India gives the President of India the power to suspend state government and impose President’s rule on any state in the country “if he is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of the state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution”. It is also known as ‘State Emergency’ or ‘Constitutional Emergency’. Get complete information here

7. With respect to the state emergency choose the correct statement

i)  Upon the imposition of this rule, there would be no Council of Ministers

ii) The imposition of the President’s rule requires the sanction of both the houses of Parliament

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

Ans. c

Explanation: Upon the imposition of President’s rule in the state, there would be no Council of Ministers. The Vidhan Sabha is either dissolved or prorogued. The state will fall under the direct control of the Union government, and the Governor will continue to head the proceedings, representing the President of India – who is the Head of the State. The imposition of the President’s rule requires the sanction of both the houses of Parliament.

8. Brand India Mission is being launched by the Government to promote the quality of products being manufactured in the country. What are the criteria to get the tag?

i) Manufactured goods producers need to be registered in India and the company must comply with the prescribed health and safety standards.

ii) A minimum of 20% of local content is being discussed with the final assembly required in India.

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

Ans. c

Explanation: The criteria for getting a tag would be that manufactured goods producers need to be registered in India. The company should comply with the prescribed health and safety standards. A minimum of 20% of local content is being discussed with the final assembly required in India. Under the Brand India Mission, the certification process would need to be completed within 6 to 10 days of an application being filed. The monitoring process would begin after 6 months.

9. Solar Wind Hack has recently affected the world. Which country has been most affected by it?

1. Australia
2. Russia
3. USA
4. China 

Ans. c

Explanation: Solar Wind Hack has been the biggest ever targeted cyber attacks in the United States of America. US Government, its agencies as well as many private companies have been affected by it. Read all about solar wind hack here

10. What is Pisciculture?

1. Study of water animals
2. Study of fish farming
3. Study of turtles
4. Study of whales

Ans. b

Explanation: The breeding, rearing, and transplantation of fish by artificial means are called pisciculture, in other words, fish farming. It is the principal form of aquaculture, while other methods may fall under mariculture. 

GK Quiz for December 28, 2020