Static GK and Current Events Questions and Answers: 10th March 2021

Answer the following questions as per your knowledge. The quiz here would help you prepare better for various competitive exams such as UPSC Civil Services, SSC, Bank PO etc. Take a look at the questions below and answer. 

1. What is the location of India's first elevated Urban Expressway?

1. Delhi to Gurugram
2. Lucknow to Allahabad
3. Mumbai to Pune 
4. Chennai to Bengaluru

Ans. a

Explanation: The elevated Urban Expressway connects Dwarka, Delhi to Gurugram. It is being constructed under Bharatmala Project. Read all about the project here

2. Which of the following statements are true about the Elevated Urban Expressway

i) The expressway is being built in four packages

ii) The 18.9 kilometre length falls in Haryana and 10.1 kilometres length is in Delhi

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

Ans. c

Explanation: The 29 kilometre expressway, which connects Dwarka, Delhi to Gurugram is being constructed under Bharatmala Project. The expressway is being built in four packages.  The 18.9 kilometre length falls in Haryana and 10.1 kilometres length is in Delhi

3. Which is the umbrella project for the highway sector in India?

1. Sagarmala Project
2. Golden Quadrilateral
3. Bharatmala Project
4. National Corridor Project

Ans. c

Explanation: Bharatmala can be called a new umbrella program for the highways sector of India focusing on optimizing the efficiency of freight and passenger movement across the country.

4. What is GISAT-1 ?

1. Geo Imaging Satellite 
2. Geo Stationary Satellite 
3. Geosynchronous Satellite 
4. None of the above 

Ans. a

Explanation: GISAT-1 is a Geo Imaging Satellite that is planned to be sent into space by GSLV-F10 rocket from Sriharikota spaceport located in Andhra Pradesh's Nellore district.

Know all about GSAT-1 and other ISRO projects here

5. What is the purpose of GISAT-1?

i) It would provide near real-time imaging of the large area of the Indian subcontinent at frequent intervals

ii) This satellite will be helpful for quick monitoring of natural disasters or any short-term events/ episodes

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

Ans. c

Explanation: It would provide near real-time imaging of the large area of the Indian subcontinent at frequent intervals. This satellite will be helpful for quick monitoring of natural disasters or any short-term events/ episodes. It would help obtain spectral signatures of agriculture, forestry, mineralogy etc.

6. Who has initiated NETRA Project

1. ISRO
2. DRDO
3. Indian Army
4. NASA

Ans. a

Explanation: NETRA Project was initiated by ISRO which is an early warning system to protect the satellites from space debris and other hazards of Space. Read| Sri Shakti Sat: All about a satellite developed by college students, to be launched by ISRO

7. Who has been awarded 'First ever Kid of the Year' by TIME Magazine?

1. Gitanjali Rao
2. Emmanuelle Charpentier
3. Jennifer A Doudna 
4. Kalli Purie

Ans. a

Explanation: Gitanjali Rao, a fifteen-year-old scientist and inventor was selected as TIME magazine's first ever 'Kid of the Year'.

8. Choose the correct statement about Captain Tania Shergill

i) Captain Tanya Shergill led an all-men marching contingent of the Corps of Signals at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. 

ii) She is the first woman Parade Adjutant in the history of the Army Day function.

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

Ans. c

Explanation: Captain Tanya Shergill, a fourth-generation Army officer, led an all-men marching contingent of the Corps of Signals at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. She also became the first woman Parade Adjutant in the history of the Army Day function. A parade adjutant is responsible for the parade.

9. What is the new Railway Helpline Number announced by the Indian Railways

1. 121
2. 139
3. 111
4. 911

Ans. b

Explanation: The Indian Railways has decided to merge all the helpline numbers and announced a new single number 139 for all forms of queries and complaints. All the other helpline numbers of the railways will be discontinued and merged into 139 from April 1, 2021.

10. What is Kalaripayattu?

1. The boat race of Kerala
2. The bullfight that takes place in Kerala
3. The games conducted in Tamil Nadu
4. The game originated in Kerala using weapons 

Ans. d

Explanation: Kalaripayattu is a game that originated in Kerala. It involves features like chattom (jumping), ottam (running) and marichil (somersault) and weapons like swords, daggers, spears, maces, and bows and arrows.

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