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

A GK Quiz on Current and Static events is given below. Answer the following questions, check your knowledge and also find the explanation of the questions listed below each one of them.

1. As per the Hindu Mythology what is the process through which the demons and the Gods derived the elixir of life or Amrit?

1. Mahishasur daman
2. Samudra Manthan
3. Shivaratri
4. None of the above 

Ans. b

Explanation: It was during Samudra Manthan as per the Hindu Mythology that the Amrit or the elixir of life was obtained with the help of Lord Shiva. Know all about Shiva Ratri here

2. Who was the first recipient of the DadaSaheb Phalke Award?

1. Devika Rani
2. Raj Kapoor
3. Prithviraj Kapoor
4. Rajkumar

Ans. a

Explanation: Devika Rani was the first recipient of Dadasaheb Phalke Award and received it in 1969 on the occasion of the 17th National Films Awards. Read| Dadasaheb Phalke Awards- History and Today

3. Choose the correct statement about Dadasaheb Phalke

i) He made the first feature film of Indian Cinema Mughale Azam

ii) He is known as the Father of Indian Cinema

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

Ans. b

Explanation: Dadasaheb Phalke is known as the 'Father of Indian Cinema'. He made India's first full-length feature film Raja Harishchandra in 1913. 

4. Who administers the Nobel Prizes?

1. United Nations in Hague
2. Nobel Foundation in Stockholm
3. The World Bank
4. None of the above 

Ans. b

Explanation: Nobel Prize is given at an international level which is administered by the Nobel Foundation in Stockholm, Sweden.

5. Who among the following has received the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 2020?

1. Roger Penrose
2. Harvey J. Alter
3. Emmanuelle Charpentier
4. Reinhard Genzel

Ans. c

Explanation: Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer A. Doudna have discovered the method for genome editing for which they have received the Nobel Prize.  Know all about Nobel Prizes here

6. Which of the following statements is/are true about Buddhist mudras?

i) Hands folded in the lap signifies meditation

ii) An open palm pointed downward signifies generosity

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

Ans. c

Explanation: Commonly found mudras or representations of Buddha are hands folded in the lap which signifies meditation, a palm held up facing outward signifies the act of teaching or reassurance or an open palm pointed downward signifies generosity. Know all about Buddhist Mudras here

7. What is true about the Samadhi Mudra in Buddhism?

i) It is performed with the help of two hands which are placed on the lap and the left hand is placed on top of right with stretched fingers

ii) It is the characteristic gesture of Buddha Shakyamuni, Dhyani Buddha Amitabh and the Medicine Buddha.

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

Ans. b

Explanation: Samadhi or Yoga mudra is performed with the help of two hands which are placed on the lap and place the right hand on the left hand with stretched fingers (thumbs facing upwards and other fingers of both the hands resting on each other.) This is the characteristic gesture of Buddha Shakyamuni, Dhyani Buddha, Amitabh and the Medicine Buddha. 

8. What is Pagoda?

1. Asian Temple 
2. An animal
3. A Buddhist Mudra 
4. None of the above 

Ans. a

Explanation: A Pagoda is an Asian temple which is usually a pyramidal tower or cone-shaped structure.  What is Pagoda- Know all about it here

9. Which temples of India generally are classified as Nagara styled based on their geographical locations?

1. Those situated between the Krishna River and Kanyakumari
2. Those situated in North India
3. Those situated on the coastal plains
4. Those in the Thar

Ans. b

Explanation: According to the Silpa Sastras, North Indian temples are generally in Nagara style. Know all about Nagara and Dravidian Style of temples here

10. Who is the new Chief Minister of Uttarakhand?

1. Tirath Singh Rawat 
2. Ajay Bhatt
3. Dhan Singh Rawat
4. Anil Baluni

Ans. a

Explanation: Tirath Singh Rawat took an oath as the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand on March 10, 2021.

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