Static GK and Current Events Questions and Answers: 12th February 2021

Answer the following questions and take a look at the explanation provided below every question in detail. 

1- What kind of power plant is being built in Ladakh by ONGC?

1. Solar Power Plant
2. Geothermal Power Plant
3. Hydro Power Plant
4. Wind Power Plant

Ans. b

Explanation: ONGC would be establishing India’s first geothermal power plant in Ladakh. 

2- Regarding Geothermal Energy, choose the correct statement out of the following:

i) It is present between rocks and fluids beneath the Earth’s surface

ii) First geothermal plant was established in the USA

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

Ans. a

Explanation: The geothermal energy is the energy of the fluids and the rocks present beneath the surface of the Earth. The geothermal electricity production was first done in Larderello Italy in 1904.  Know all about the Gerothermal Energy Power Plant here

3- Which country is the largest producer of geothermal energy?

1. USA
2. UK
3. China 
4. Italy

Ans. a

Explanation: The largest producer of geothermal energy is the United States. It is also generated in more than 20 countries. 

4- Choose the correct statement regarding the three-finger salute

i) It is used as a symbol of resistance 

ii) In this salute three middle fingers of the palm are raised with the pinky finger covers the thumb

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

Ans. a

Explanation: The three-finger salute is a symbol of resistance, generally used by those repressed in a tyrant regime. In this type of salute, the three middle fingers of the hand are raised straight while the thumb crosses over the pinky finger.  Know all about the three finger salute here

5- Where does the three-finger salute finds it's origins?

1. Chinese mythology
2. Hunger Games movies
3. Indian mythology
4. World War 1

Ans. b

Explanation: The three-finger salute finds its origins in the Hunger Games movies based on books by Suzanne Collins.

6- Koo App is an Indian alternative to?

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

Ans. c

Explanation: Koo App is an Indian alternative to Twitter. This means it is also a microblogging site used to express views and opinion on various topics. 

7- Which Indian language from the following is not supported by the Koo App?

1. Hindi 
2. Telugu
3. Kannada 
4. Tulu

Ans. d

Explanation: The Koo App does not support Tulu. It supports Hindi, Telugu, Gujarati, Assamese, Kannada, Bengali etc. 

8- What is the name of the smallest reptile found on Earth?

1. Brookesia nana
2. Brookesia micra
3. Brookesia nano
4. None of the above 

Ans. a

Explanation: Brookesia nana is the species of Chameleon that has been said to be the smallest reptile on Earth by the scientists. The chameleon is tiny enough to perch comfortably on a fingertip.

9- Choose the correct statement about Brookesia nana

i) The female that was found was way smaller than the male

ii) The nano chameleon lives in Mozambique 

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

Ans. d

Explanation: Brookesia nana is the smallest species of reptile that has been found in Madagascar in Africa. The male is surprisingly way too small than the female chameleon. 

10- Where will the India Meteorological Department (IMD) develop the first thunderstorm research testbed of India?

1. Gujarat
2. Odisha
3. West Bengal
4. Tamil Nadu

Ans. b

Explanation: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) would come up with the first thunderstorm research testbed of India soon. The testbed will be developed at Balasore, Odisha jointly by the IMD, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

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