Static GK and Current Events Questions and Answers: 13th February 2021

Solve the following GK quiz based on current and static events listed below. Go through each explanation for better understanding of the topic. 

1. Choose the correct statement regarding the minimum support price 

i) It is a fixed price paid by the Government of India to farmers whenever they procure a particular crop.

ii) It is fixed before the sowing season

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

Ans. c

Explanation: MSP is a price fixed by the Government of India for the farmers when it procures any crop from them. It is actually fixed before the sowing season to encourage higher investment in agriculture. 

2. Who recommends the minimum support price to be set by the Government?

1. Finance Ministry
2. Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices 
3. Indian Agricultural Institute Delhi
4. None of the above 

Ans. b

Explanation: MSP is set by the Centre for select crops. It is based on the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP). Explained: What is Minimum Support Price (MSP)?

3. What would the proposed certificate or an immunity passport issued during COVID 19 suggest?

1. The passport holder has been vaccinated
2. He/she has recovered from COVID 19
3. He/she has been tested negative of the COVID virus
4. All of the above 

Ans. d

Explanation: To ease travel restrictions amid the pandemic, countries like Denmark, Chile, and the United Kingdom have announced the issuance of immunity passports or similar certificates to the people. It would attest at least one of these- holder is already vaccinated or has been tested negative for the virus or has recovered from it. Read all about Immunity Passport here

4. India’s first CNG tractor has been launched recently. Who launched it?

1. Narendra Modi
2. Mallikarrjun Khadke
3. Nitin Gadkari
4. Smriti Irani

Ans. c

Explanation: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has launched India’s first CNG tractor that would be able to save about a lot on fuel costs.

5. Choose the correct statement about the Leader of Opposition in India

i) He/ she is the leader of the largest party that has not less than one-tenth of the total strength of the house

ii) It is a statutory post defined in the Salaries and Allowances of Leaders of Opposition in Parliament Act, 1977

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

Ans. c

Explanation: In India the Leader of Opposition is  leader of the largest party that has not less than one-tenth of the total strength of the house.It is a statutory post defined in the Salaries and Allowances of Leaders of Opposition in Parliament Act, 1977.

6. Who has been chosen as the Leader of Opposition recently?

1. Rahul Gandhi
2. Mallikarjun Khadke 
3. Ghulam Nabi Azad
4. Digvijay Singh

Ans. b

Explanation: After Ghulam Nabi Azad, Mallikarjun Khadke has been chosen as the leader of opposition in the Rajya Sabha

7. When is World Radio Day celebrated?

1. 13th February
2. 14th February
3. 15th February
4. 16th February

Ans. a

Explanation: World Radio Day is celebrated every year on February 13th. 

8. Who has launched the E-Yuva scheme?

1. Indian Medical Association
2. NITI Ayog
3. Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council
4. Yuva Sena 

Ans. c

Explanation: Empowering Youth for Undertaking Value Added Innovative Translational Research (E-Yuva) scheme is brought by by Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC). Read all about E-YUVA scheme here

9. Which water body is Madagascar found in?

1. Atlantic Ocean 
2. Indian Ocean
3. Mediterranean Sea
4. Red Sea

Ans. b

Explanation: Madagascar is an island country in the Indian Ocean almost 400 kms away from Eastern Coast of Africa. All about the World's Smallest Reptile found in Madagascar

10. Recently which state has announced to provide INR 5 lakh as preparation money to Olympic Qualifiers?

1. Haryana 
2. Punjab
3. Meghalaya
4. Uttar Pradesh

Ans. a

Explanation: Haryana has decided to provide financial assistance of INR 5 lakhs as 'preparation money' to those who have qualified for Olympic Games. 

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