GK Quiz for Static and Current Events: 28th December 2020

General Knowledge is a tricky art. It needs to be captured and revised. Here is a quiz based on the current and static events that would help you to do so with ease. Build your strength of mind and brainstorm well to solve the questions listed below. 

1. Who releases the ease of doing business report?

1. World economic forum
2. World trade centre
3. World Bank
4. United Nations

Ans. c

Explanation: The World Bank has released its 17th annual report on 'Ease of Doing Business 2020' to 'Compare Business Regulation in 190 Economies'. Also Read| Ease of Doing Business Report 2020.

2. With respect to the Ease of Doing Business Report 2020 choose the correct statement

1. India is ranked at 65th position this year
2. Saudi Arabia saw 6 reforms which have helped it improve its status in the report
3. Only two African countries have made it to the list this year
4. Latin America has been the highest-ranked in the list

Ans. c

Explanation: Only two African economies have made to top 50 in the Ease of Doing Business 2020 while no Latin American economies ranked in the said group. Saudi Arabia is the most improved economy in Ease of Doing Business 2020, with a total of eight reforms. 

India has ascended 17 notches, ranking at 63rd position in the report published by The World Bank.

3. When is Farmer’s day celebrated?

1. December 21
2. December 23
3. Lohri every year
4. January 14

Ans. b

Explanation: Kisan Diwas or Framer’s Day is celebrated on December 23, every year.  Also Read| All about Kisan diwas

4. Why is Kisan Diwas celebrated?

1. Marks the coming of the winter solstice
2. Marks the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh
3. Marks the anniversary of the Jai Jawan Jai Kisan slogan
4. None of the above

Ans. b

Explanation: Kisan Diwas is observed every year on 23 December across the country. This day symbolizes the birthday of Chaudhary Charan Singh, the fifth Prime Minister of India. He was born to a Jat couple of Noorpur in 1902.

5. Who invented and executed the Zamindari Abolition Act?

1. Chaudhary Charan Singh
2. Vallabh Bhai Patel
3. Lal Bahadur Shastri
4. Narendra Modi

Ans. a

Explanation: Chaudhary Charan Singh is attributed to invent and execute the well-known Zamindari Abolition Act. His ardent petition and compelling personality unified all the farmers against the landlords and moneylenders.

6. With respect to the new strain of SARS CoV-2 choose the correct statement

i) This virus has accounted for almost 60% COVID 19 cases of UK

ii) Researchers have found that people who are infected with the new strain of the coronavirus carry a heightened viral load. 

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

Ans: c

Explanation: The new strain of the Sars-CoV-2 virus is known as VUI - 202012/01. This variant alarmed the scientists when it began to turn up more frequently in Coronavirus samples collected from parts of South England in December 2020. The variant has undergone 23 mutations. It has accounted for almost 60% of infections in UK. In preliminary studies, scientists and researchers have found that people who are infected with the new strain of the coronavirus carry a heightened viral load. Want to know more about new COVID  strain- Click here

7. What is Hydroponics?

1. Study of water pressure and dynamics
2. Study of saltwater bodies and their temperatures
3. Horticulture study of growing plants without soil
4. Study of desert plants and their water storage capacities

Ans. c

Explanation: Hydroponics is a type of horticulture or better we can say it’s a type of hydroculture where plants are grown without the use of soil in mineral-rich water (aqueous solvent). 

8. Which statement is correct with respect to Algae

1. They belong to the Protista kingdom of animals
2. Algae is unicellular only
3. Algae cannot develop in hot water
4. Green algae consist of chlorophyll 'a', 'b', carotenoids, and xanthophylls

Ans. d

Explanation: Algae belong to the kingdom of Protista and occur in a variety of forms and sizes. They can exist as single, microscopic cells; they can be macroscopic and multicellular; live in colonies, or take on a leafy appearance as in the case of seaweeds such as giant kelp. Green Algae belong to the family of phylum Chlorophyta and contain chlorophyll 'a', 'b', carotenoids, and xanthophylls. Know all about the algae and its variations here.

9. With respect to the economic importance of algae answer the correct statement

i) Algae consists of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and vitamins A, B, C, and E as well as minerals like iron, potassium, magnesium, calcium, manganese, and zinc

ii)  Algae are also used as fodder to feed livestock such as cattle and chickens

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

Ans. c.

Explanation: Algae are a healthy source of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and vitamins A, B, C, and E as well as the minerals like iron, potassium, magnesium, calcium, manganese, and zinc. Algae are also used as fodder to feed livestock such as cattle and chickens

10. With respect to renewable energy park in Gujarat choose the correct statement

i) The foundation stone was laid by Ram Nath Kovind on December 15, 2020

ii) The park is estimated to generate 50 GW of renewable energy

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

Ans. d

Explanation: On 15 December 2020, Prime Minister Modi laid the foundation stone of several development projects in Gujarat including a desalination plant, hybrid renewable energy park and a fully automated milk processing and packaging plant.The 30-GW renewable energy park at Kutch, Gujarat is billed as the largest of its kind in the world.  Know all about the plant here. 

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