Static GK and Current Event Questions and Answers: 26th May 2021

Go through the Quiz based on static GK and current events below. Also read the explanation attached with each question and find the article linked with it to gain complete insight into the topic. 

1. Which South Pacific countries have spoken against China's expansionary policy in recent days?

1. Samoa
2. Palau
3. Both a and b
4. None of the above 

Ans. c

Explanation: Recently the leaders of various small Pacific island countries like Samoa and Palau have raised their voice against China's expansionary policy in the region.

2. What are the main groups in which the Pacific Islands have been divided into?

i) Melanesia and Polynesia

ii) Australasia, Micronesia

iii) Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia

1. Only i and ii
2. Only iii
3. Only ii
4. All of the above 

Ans. b

Explanation: The Pacific islands can be divided into three main groups based on physical geography, local inhabitants, and location: Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia.

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3. Which island in the Pacific Ocean is the largest of all

1. New Zealand
2. New Guinea
3. Fiji islands
4. Nauru islands

Ans. b

Explanation: New Guinea is the largest one of all Pacific islands where the maximum population of the area resides. 

4. Who has created Israel's Iron Dome?

1. Dassault Rafale 
2. Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
3. Northrop Grumman
4. None of the above 

Ans. b

Explanation: Iron Dome was created by Israeli firms Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Israel Aerospace Industries. 

5. Which country had supported Israel in the creation of the Iron Dome?

1. France 
2. Russia
3. USA
4. India

Ans. c

Explanation:  It is known that with the support from the United States of America, the Iron Dome became operational in 2011.

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6. How does the Iron Dome destroy the rockets fired towards Israel?

i) The missiles are launched which explode close to the rockets thereby destroying them

ii) The missiles from the dome would target the rockets and destroy their launch pads

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

Ans. a

Explanation: The Iron Dome's last step is to destroy the rockets which is done by missiles being fired in the direction of rockets and exploding close to them, thereby destroying them. 

7. Which of the following statements is true about Israel’s Iron Dome

i) The Iron Dome had been supplied to Israel by Japan for the first time 

ii) It does not act on the threats that it intercepts to fall in uninhabited areas

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

Ans. b

Explanation: Iron Dome  has been developed by Israel with some monetary help from the US. The best thing about its technology is that it does not act on threats that are intercepted to fall in uninhabited areas of Israel. 

8. What is the World Health Assembly?

i) It is a forum through which WHO is governed by its 194 member states

ii) It is the world’s highest health policy setting body 

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

Ans. c

Explanation: World Health Assembly is a forum through which WHO is governed by its 194 member states. The World health assembly is the world’s highest health policy setting body and is composed of the Health Ministers from WHO’s member states.

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9. Which among the following vaccines is not yet featured in WHO's emergency use listing

1. Covid Shield
2. Covaxin
3. Sputnik
4. None of the above 

Ans. b

Explanation: Covaxin has not yet made it to the World Health Organization's (WHO) Emergency Use Listing.

10. Which Indian Sport Federation received the Etienne Glichitch Award recently?

1. Hockey India
2. Badminton Association of India
3. BCCI
4. Football Federation of India

Ans. a

Explanation: Hockey India was honoured with the prestigious Etienne Glichitch Award on May 21, 2021, for its contribution and work towards the growth and development of Hockey in India. 

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