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

Answer the following GK Questions below. The questions are based on the current affairs that are relevant for various competitive exams like UPSC, SSC and Bank PO. Go through the explanations below to gain the required insight on each topic. 

1. Where has vanadium been found in recent times by GSI in India?

1. Himachal Pradesh
2. Ladakh
3. Arunachal Pradesh
4. Manipur

Ans. c

Explanation: Geological Survey of India, GSI has found reserves of Vanadium in Arunachal Pradesh. Read all the details here. 

2. Choose the property corresponding to Vanadium from the following

i) Vanadium is a rare earth element that is used in making space shuttles

ii) It has a very low tensile strength

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

Ans. a

Explanation: Vanadium is a very rare, hard, silvery grey element with ductile and malleable properties and good structural strength. Vanadium can be used to make steel alloys for use in space vehicles, nuclear reactors etc

3. Which place has recently reported wildfire in India?

1. Nubra Valley
2. Liddar Valley
3. Chenab Valley
4. Dzukou Valley

Ans. d

Explanation: The Dzukou Valley has had faced two-week long forest fire which has recently been doused. This valley is highly prone to forest fires and has had such incidences in 2006,2010, 0212 and 2015 before this year. Read all about Dzukou valley here. 

4. Choose the correct statement about Dzukou valley

i) It is located in Arunachal Pradesh in India and reported wildfire recently

ii) It is the house of Japfu mountains with Pulie Badze Wildlife Sanctuary near it

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

Ans. b

Explanation: Dzukou Valley is popularly called the valley of flowers. It is located at the border area of Nagaland and Manipur. It is situated at an altitude of 2438 metres behind the Japfu mountains. The Pulie Badze Wildlife Sanctuary is located close to it. 

5. Which scheme has been recently launched that would contribute to Urban forests in India?

1. Urban Vegetation scheme 2020
2. Nagar Van scheme
3. Indian Forest Development 2020
4. None of the above 

Ans. b

Explanation: On the occasion of the World Environment Day (June 5), Minister of Environment Prakash Javadekar launched the Nagar Van Scheme or Urban Forests Scheme with 200 corporations and cities across India.  List of all Government schemes 

6. India does not conduct a navy exercise with which of the following?

1. Sweden
2. Bangladesh
3. Myanmar
4. USA

Ans. a

Explanation: India conducts inter-country maritime exercises with USA, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Indonesia, Seychelles and Mauritius etc. Know more about maritime awareness here.

7. Which of the Indian maritime projects is implemented to counter China’s presence in the Indian Ocean?

1. Sagarmala project
2. Malabar exercise
3. String of pearls
4. Mausam 

Ans. a

Explanation: Under the Sagarmala initiative, the Government plans to develop six new ports across five coastal states of India. 189 projects with a projected cost of USD 21 Billion have been identified. This would mark the presence of India in the Indian ocean. 

8. Which of the US Presidents has been impeached twice in the history of the nation?

1. Bill Clinton
2. Donald Trump
3. John F Kennedy
4. None of the above 

Ans. b

Explanation: US President Donald Trump on January 13, 2021, became the first US President to be impeached twice by the House of Representatives. The House voted to charge him for inciting the mob violence at the US Capitol building on January 6.

9. Choose the correct statement regarding Gareeb Kalyan Rozgar Yojana

i) It was launched on June 20, 2020, by Prakash Javedkar

ii) It aims to provide employment to migrant workers 

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

Ans. b

Explanation: On 20 June 2020, Prime Minister Modi launched Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyan for the returnee migrant workers and rural citizens to empower them and provide livelihood opportunities.

10. Recently a country has banned cotton and tomato product import from China's Xinjiang region?

a) USA

b) India

c) United Kingdon

d) Germany

Ans. a

Explanation: The United States on January 13, 2021, banned the entry of cotton and tomato products from China's Xinjiang region amid allegations of forced labour. There have been allegations that detainee or prison labour from Uyghurs went into making cotton and tomato products in the region.

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