Static GK and Current Events Questions and Answers: 11th February 2021

Take a look at the questions based on the static events and current affairs listed below. The questions provide the explanation along with the answers for the ease of the students. 

1. When was Einsteinium discovered?

1. 1951
2. 1955
3. 1952
4. 1991

Ans. c

Explanation: Einsteinium was discovered in 1952 but its status was not revealed till 1955. 

2. In which ocean was Einsteinium first found?

1. Indian Ocean
2. Pacific Ocean
3. Atlantic Ocean 
4. Antarctic Ocean

Ans. b

Explanation: Einsteinium was first found in the debris of the first hydrogen bomb. It was found through the detonation of a thermonuclear device called “Ivy Mike” in the Pacific Ocean.

Related| Know all about Einsteinium, the mysterious element, here

3. Which statement among the following stands true for Einsteinium?

i) Einsteinium 253 is the most common isotope among all 

ii) Einsteinium 253 has a half-life of 20 days

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

Ans. c

Explanation: Einsteinium 253 is the most common isotope of this element and has a half-life of 20 days. Einsteinium 254 is one of the more stable isotopes of the element. It has a half-life of 276 days is known.

4. Recently Vanadium was found in which part of India?

1. Arunachal Pradesh
2. Andhra Pradesh
3. Himachal Pradesh
4. Tamil Nadu 

Ans. a

Explanation: Geological Survey of India (GSI) has found reserves of Vanadium in Arunachal Pradesh. Read| About Vanadium found in India 

5. Which organization is engaged in the development of India’s new warrior drone revealed at Aero India 2021?

1. HAL
2. DRDO
3. ISRO
4. Ministry of Defence  

Ans. a

Explanation: India’s new Warrior drone has been developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). It is based on indigenous Combat Air Teaming System (CATS)

6. What is the name of the unmanned aircraft based on airpower teaming system constructed by Boeing Australia?

1. Long Wingman
2. Short Wingman
3. Loyal Wingman
4. New Wingman 

Ans. c

Explanation: Boeing Australia is conducting the first engine run for its developing Airpower Teaming System (ATS) unmanned aircraft called ‘loyal wingman’.  India's new warrior drone and airpower teaming system explained

7. Regarding the world’s largest offshore wind farm choose the correct statement from those listed below 

i) It would be built in North Korea

ii) It would be built off the coast of Sinan in the Yellow Sea

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

Ans. b

Explanation: The Jeonnam wind farm would be built off the coast of Sinan in the Yellow Sea at South Korea. It would be built at a cost of $43.2 billion.  About World's largest offshore wind farm

8. Choose the correct statement about Matsu Island

i) The Matsu island groups lie several hundred kilometres from mainland Taiwan

ii) These islands have been under Chinese governance since 1949

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

Ans. a

Explanation: The Matsu Islands come under the island group close to the Chinese coast. Taiwan has governed them since 1949. The Matsu islands along with Kinmen and Pratas island groups lie at a distance of several hundred kilometres from mainland Taiwan. How China is using Sand Dredger as a weapon against Taiwan?

9. Which of the following social media platforms has suspended over 500 accounts on legal request by the Central Government of India?

1. Twitter
2. Instagram
3. Facebook
4. LinkedIn

Ans. a

Explanation: Twitter announced on February 10, 2021, that it had taken various enforcement actions which included the permanent suspension of over 500 accounts due to the breach of Twitter's policies. This was done in response to the ''legal requests'' from the Central government of India. 

10. Which country's space probe entered the Martian orbit on February 9, 2021?

1. UAE
2. Saudi Arabia
3. Kuwait
4. Jordan

Ans. a

Explanation: The United Arab Emirates' space probe entered the orbit of Mars on February 9, 2021. It is called Al-Amal, which means 'Hope' in Arabic.   What is Square Kilometre Array (SKA): All about the world's largest radio telescope

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