Static GK and Current Events Questions and Answers: 24th May 2021

Take the Quiz based on Static GK and Current Events topics and be well prepared for all the competitive exams this year lined up in the coming months. Know each questions answers along with the explanation and the article linked to it. 

1. How many nuclear power plants are operational in India?

1. 23
2. 12
3. 7
4. 19

Ans. a

Explanation: There are 23 nuclear power plants that are operational in India.  Know here the List of Nuclear Power Plants in India 2021

2. Which is the first Nuclear Power Plant in India?

1. Tarapur Atomic Power Plant
2. Kakrapar Power Plant
3. Narora Power Plant
4. None of the above

Ans. a

Explanation: Tarapur Atomic Power Plant-1 (TAPS-1) is the first Nuclear power plant in India. This plant has been operational since October 1969 and is situated in Boisar, Maharashtra.

3. Disseminated mucormycosis passes in humans through?

1. Blood
2. Droplets
3. Water
4. None of the above 

Ans. a

Explanation: Disseminated mucormycosis can occur when it spreads through the bloodstream ultimately affecting another part of the body. 

Read| What is Black Fungus ? Know all about Covid triggered Mucormycosis here

4. What does SUTRA stand for?

1. Susceptible, Undetected, Tested (positive) and Removed Approach
2. Suspensive, Undetected, Tested (positive) and Removed Approach
3. Susceptible, Unknown, Test and Removed Approach
4. Susceptible, Undetected, Tested (positive) and Removable Action

Ans. a

Explanation: SUTRA stands for Susceptible, Undetected, Tested (positive) and Removed Approach. Read| What is SUTRA Model and why did it fail?

5. Which part of the body is affected by White Fungus?

1. Only lungs
2. Only kidneys
3. Nails and skin
4. All of the above 

Ans. d

Explanation: White Fungus unlike the Black fungus affects not just the lungs but also nails, skin, stomach, kidney, brain, private parts and mouth. 

6. Who won the Best Picture Oscar in 2021?

1. Nomadland
2. The Father
3. Judas and the Black Messiah
4. Minari

Ans. a

Explanation: The 93rd Academy Award for the Best Picture was given to Nomadland. See all the Oscar Award Winners here

7. Who is the first woman of colour to receive the Oscar Award?

1. Chloé Zhao
2. Frances McDormand
3. Yuh-Jung Youn
4. Kathryn Bigelow

Ans. a

Explanation: Chloé Zhao is the first woman of colour to be awarded best director for Nomadland.

8. Who publishes the World Press Freedom Index every year?

1. UNESCO
2. Reporters Without Borders
3. General Assembly
4. Amnesty International

Ans. b

Explanation: World Press Freedom Index has been published annually since 2002 by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). 

Related| World Press Freedom Index 2021 and India's Position 

9. Which of the following is true about Jerusalem

i) Jerusalem was known as Yerushalayim in Hebrew

ii) The first human settlement in Jerusalem occurred during early bronze age

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

Ans. c

Explanation: Jerusalem was known as Yerushalayim in Hebrew and as al-Quds in Arabic. As per the scholars, the first human settlement in Jerusalem occurred during the early bronze age. 

Read| Jerusalem: Why is this ancient city so important for Christians, Muslims and Jews?

10.  Which country was ranked 1st in the World Press Freedom Index 2021?

1. Finland
2. India
3. Norway
4. Switzerland

Ans. c

Explanation:  Norway is ranked top in the Index for the fifth consecutive year. Finland and Denmark have been in second and third place.

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