Static GK and Current Events Questions and Answers: 15th February 2021

Take the GK Quiz based on various static and current events  if you are an aspirant of various  government exams like UPSC, SSC or Bank PO. The explanation along with the answers would be helpful for brushing up your knowledge. 

1. What was the theme of World Radio Day 2021?

1. New India, New Radio
2. Made in India Radio
3. New World, New Radio
4. New World Radio

Ans. c

Explanation: The theme of World Radio Day 2021 was New World, New Radio. This theme was decided keeping in mind the work of the people involved in the media(radio) industry during the pandemic. 

Related| Read all about World Radio Day here

2. Choose the correct statement regarding World Radio Day

i) Director General of UNESCO's General Conference proposed the day to be celebrated

ii)  The 67th session of UN General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming February 13 as World Radio Day

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

Ans. c

Explanation: The UN General Assembly proclaimed February 13 as the World Radio day in its 67th session. The Director General of the UNESCO's General Assembly had proposed the day.

3. Choose the state animal of Kashmir from the following?

1. Black Buck
2. Hangul
3. Musk Deer
4. None of the above 

Ans. b

Explanation: Hangul is the state animal of Kashmir.  Know all details about the Kashmiri Stag or Project Hangul

4. Among the following choose the correct statement about Kashmiri Stag

i) Hangul is categorised as critically endangered species

ii) The female Hangul have antlers with 11-16 points while males have none 

1. Only i
2. Only ii
3. Both i and ii
4. None 

Ans. a

Explanation: Kashmiri Stag or Hangul is a critically endangered species. The male Kashmiri Stags have antlers with 11-16 points while females lack this feature. 

5. What is the criteria for selection of E - Yuva Centers?

i) There must be a dedicated space and ready infrastructure

ii) The new centers must have experienced personnel in the field of innovation and entrepreneurship

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

Ans. c

Explanation: The BIRAC EYC committee would be selecting the new centers on the following criteria- There must be a dedicated space and relevant infrastructure that needs to be ready for use. There must be personnel experienced in conducting innovation and entrepreneurial programs. 

Know all about E-Yuva Centers here

6. Which article of the Indian Constitution informs about the duties of the Prime Minister of India?

1. Article 76
2. Article 78
3. Article 72
4. Article 75

Ans. b

Explanation: Article 78 specifies the duties that are to be performed by the Prime Minister of India. 

7. Who is the oldest Prime Minister of India to take his office?

1. Indira Gandhi
2. Morarji Desai
3. PV Narasimha Rao
4. Manmohan Singh

 Ans. b

Explanation: Morarji Desai has been the oldest Prime Minister  of India as he took his office at the age of 81. Read all about the Prime Minsiter's of India

8. Who is Italy's new Prime Minister?

1. Sergio Mattarella 
2. Mario Draghi
3. Matteo Salvini
4. Giuseppe Conte

Ans. b

Explanation: Mario Draghi, the former Chief of European Central Bank was formally sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Italy on February 13, 2021.

9. Who would be named the first female chief of WTO?

1. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala 
2. Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
3. Florence Blanchfield
4. Gita Gopinath

Ans. a

Explanation: Nigeria's Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala would be becoming the next Director general of the World Trade Organization. She would be the first woman to be appointed at this post.

10. What was the title of the photograph which won Robert Irwin, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2020 award?

1. Bushfire
2. The Embrace
3. The Fox that got the goose
4. None of the above 

Ans. a

Explanation: 17 year old Robert Irwin has won the coveted Wildlife Photographer of The Year People's Choice Award for his photo of Australia's bushfires.

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