GK Quiz for Current and Static Events: 31st December 2020

Listed below are 10 questions from events holding importance on December 31, 2020. All candidates who wish to appear in various exams like UPSC, SSC, Bank PO, NDA etc must go through each question, their responses and explanation listed along with them. 

1. What is correct about A68a iceberg?

1. It is a giant iceberg calved off of the Arctic
2. It is floating across the Ross island coast 
3. It is a giant iceberg calved off of Antarctica 
4. It is the same iceberg that hit titanic

Ans. c

Explanation: A68a is a giant iceberg that calved from the Antarctic in 2017 and has been floating off the coast of South Georgia island. This has generated fear about the impact the iceberg could have on the island's abundant wildlife. What is giant Antarctic Iceberg?

2. Which organization names the icebergs?

1.  US National Ice Center 
2. World meteorological centre
3. The United Nations 
4. The country is the closest proximity to iceberg

Ans. a

Explanation: The US National Ice Center (USNIC) is the only organization that names and tracks Antarctic icebergs. They are named according to the Antarctic Quadrant in which they are spotted.

3. With respect to manmade wetlands consider the following and choose the correct statements

i) Groundwater is pumped into the land through pressure pumps only

ii)No vegetation exists in man-made wetlands

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

Ans. d

Explanation: Man-made wetlands are treatment systems that use natural processes involving wetland vegetation, soils, and their associated microbial assemblages to improve water quality. Groundwater is either pumped or can naturally flow through the wetland.  

4. Which Wetlands of India are registered under Montreux Record? 

1. Chilka Lake and Keoladeo National Park 
2. Ashtmudi and Keoladeo National park 
3. Loktak Lake and Chilka lake 
4. Keoladeo National Park and Loktak lake 

Ans: d 

Explanation: Only two wetlands are registered under Montreux Record from India. The first is Loktak Lake and the second is Keoladeo National park. Chilka lake was earlier a part if it but was later removed. 

5. With reference to the mode of nutrition in plants answer the following correctly

i) Green plants are referred to as autotrophs

ii) Some cyanobacteria are also autotrophs 

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

Ans. c

Explanation: In an autotrophic type of nutrition, organisms make their own food with the help of simple organic materials like carbon dioxide and water in the presence of sunlight. Green plants have an autotrophic mode of nutrition. Some cyanobacteria or unicellular organisms are also autotrophic. 

6. Which organelle helps in producing food in plants 

1. Chlorophyll
2. Chloroplast
3. Mitochondria
4. Lysosomes

Ans. b

Explanation: Chloroplast are the cell organelles that help in capturing sunlight with the help of the pigment chlorophyll and produce the food in plants 

7. As per the Centre for Economics and Business Research Report 2021 choose the correct statement

i) India would become the third-largest economy by 2025 and 5th largest by 2021

ii) India is projected to be the 5th largest economy by 2025 and third-largest by 2030

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

Ans. b

Explanation: As per the report, India will overtake the UK to become the fifth-largest economy in 2025 and the third-largest economy by 2030. 

8. What is India’s rank in the World League of Economics report 2020?

1. 5th largest economy
2. 7th largest economy
3. 4th largest economy
4. 6th largest economy

Ans. d

Explanation: In 2019, India had overtaken the UK to become the fifth-largest economy in the world but has been relegated to the 6th position in 2020. 

9. Which country has recorded the highest GDP in 2020?

1. China 
2. USA 
3. Russia 
4. Japan

Ans. b

Explanation: United States has the highest GDP in 2020. However, China is predicted to overtake the US in 2028. 

10. Who is the Main Bhi Digital Drive for?

1.  Street Vendors
2.  Rickshaw pullers 
3. Autorickshaw drivers 
4. None of the above 

Ans. a

Explanation: Central Government launched the scheme's mobile application on 17 July 2020. Now, the Central Government will be launching 'Mai Bhi Digital (me too digital)' drive for the street vendors, enabling them to accept and make payments digitally. 

Go through Main bhi Digital Drive here