Static GK and Current Events Questions and Answers: 19th May 2021

Various Government job exams like UPSC Civil services, SSC CGL, NDA etc are nearing and the candidates are preparing well for them. This quiz brought by Jagran Josh is a plus point for the aspirants who wish to succeed in these exams. Take a look.

1. Choose the correct statement about Palestine from below:

i) It is a permanent member of the United Nations 

ii) It is recognized as a separate state by 138 UN members

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

Ans. b

Explanation: Palestine is not a permanent member of the United Nations but is recognized by as many as 138 member states. 

2. What is the Palestine 194 Campaign?

i) A campaign against Israel's occupancy of the Western Bank

ii) Palestine's efforts to include itself in the United Nations Organization

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

Ans. b

Explanation: In 2014, Palestine started its efforts to include itself in the United Nations as the member state. 

Related Article| Which countries recognize and support Palestine as a state and how does it affect Israel?

3. Which of the following countries vetoed against Palestine’s inclusion in the UN?

1. China 
2. Britain
3. USA
4. Russia
5. Ans. c

Explanation: Due to the veto from the United States, Palestine has not been successful in gaining the membership of the United Nations till now. 

4. Arrange the civilian awards in India in order of their merit

1. Bharat Ratna> Padma Shri> Padma Vibhushan>Padma Bhushan
2. Bharat Ratna> Padma Vibhushan> Padma Bhushan> Padma Shri
3. Bharat Ratna> Padma bhushan> Padma Vibhushan> Padma Shri
4. None of the above 

Ans. b

Explanation: Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award in India followed by Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri.  

5. Which of the following was the achievement of Dr KK Agarwal?

i) He was a Bharat Ratna

ii) He was a former National President of Indian Medical Association (IMA)

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

Ans. b

Explanation: Dr KK Agarwal was a Padma Shri Awardee and a former President of Indian Medical Association (IMA). Know more about him here

6. Who is the permanent representative of India at the UN?

1. Vikas Swarup
2. TS Tirumurti
3. Syed Akbaruddin
4. Prakash Javedkar

Ans. b

Explanation: TS Tirumurti is currently the Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations.

Also Read| Israel or Palestine- Who did India support at the UN and why?

7. Which of the following places holds significance for Christians at Jerusalem?

1. The Western Wall (Holy of Holies)
2. The Church of Holy Sepulchre
3. Basilica Of Our Lady Of Pillar
4. Church Of The Holy Trinity

Ans. b

Explanation: The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is located in the Christian quarter of Jerusalem. Christians believe the site is significant to their faith. 

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

8. Which storm has hit the Arabian Sea in India in May 2021?

1. Tauktae 
2. Nisagra
3. Amphan
4. Vaas

Ans. a

Explanation: Cyclone Tauktae has hit the coastline from the Arabian Sea recently. 

9. Which country has recently barred foreign curriculum and ownership in private schools?

1. China 
2. India
3. Japan
4. Iran

Ans. a

Explanation: China's State Council has made laws that bar from teaching foreign curriculum in schools from kindergarten to grade nine.

Read| Jews vs Arabs in Israel: What made the two communities rise up against each other? 

10. India has recently dropped this from the management of COVID 19 recently

1. Deoxymethazone 
2. Remdisivir
3. Convalescent plasma
4. Hydroxychloroquine

Ans. c

Explanation: India has dropped Convalescent plasma therapy from its Covid 19 management. 

Solve daily quiz based on Static GK and Current Events here