Static GK and Current Events Questions and Answers: 20th March 2021

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1. Which of the following is true about Genome Mapping?

i) A genome map highlights the key landmarks in an organism's genome

ii) It helps to identify and record the location of genes

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

Ans. c

Explanation: It helps to identify and record the location of genes and therefore the distances between genes on a chromosome. This map highlights the key 'landmarks' in an organism's genome.

2. Where is the headquarter of the National Institute of Oceanography situated?

1. Mumbai
2. Goa
3. Visakhapatnam
4. Kochi

Ans. b

Explanation: National Institute of Oceanography headquarter is at Dona Paula, Goa, and regional centres at Kochi, Mumbai, and Visakhapatnam.

3. What is a Genome?

1. It is a combination of Adenine and Guanine in DNA
2. It is a set of Cytosine and Thymine in RNA
3. It is an entire set of DNA (or RNA in RNA viruses) of an organism
4. None of the above 

Ans. c

Explanation: The genome is an organism's complete set of genetic instructions. It is an entire set of DNA (or RNA in RNA viruses) of an organism.

4. What is true about Universal Immunization Programme of India?

i) Universal Immunisation Programme has since its inception been an integral part of National Rural Health Mission 

ii) It was included in the ambit of the National Reproductive and Child Health Programme in 1997

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

Ans. b

Explanation: Universal Immunisation Programme has always been an integral part of National Rural Health Mission since 2005. 

5. Which species of Candida is being called a superbug?

1. Candida Albicans
2. Candida Auris
3. Candida tropicalis
4. Candida Glabrata

Ans. b

Explanation: Candida Auris is the superbug which has recently been found in India. 

6. Why is any pathogen called superbug?

1. Due to its largest size among the species
2. Due to its multi drug resistance 
3. Due to its quick attachment to a host 
4. Due to its effects on the host 

Ans. b

Explanation: Superbugs are those pathogens- bacteria and fungi that have developed multi resistance towards various antibiotics and drugs\

7. Choose the correct statement about C. Auris

i) It has been recently found in Andaman islands in India

ii) C. auris survives on the skin before entering the body through wounds

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

Ans. b

Explanation: Researchers have detected a superbug named Candida Auris in Andamans, India, that has the possibility of leading to the next pandemic. It survives on the skin before entering the body through wounds.

8. What does the space hurricane emit?

1. Solar Flares
2. Electrons
3. Water Vapour
4. Green Lights

Ans. b

Explanation: The space hurricane is similar to a terrestrial hurricane but it emits electrons instead of water. 

9. Which stone from SriLanka would be used for construction of Ram Temple

1. Sita Eliya 
2. Jetavanaramaya temple
3. Kokkadichcholai Sivan Temple
4. Innuvil Kandaswamy Temple

Ans. a

Explanation: A stone from Sita Eliya in Sri Lanka will be used for the construction of the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya. 

10. On which date was the National Anthem's hindi version adopted by Constituent Assembly

1. 26th January 1950
2. 24th January 1950
3. 24th January 1947
4. 25th January 1950

Ans. b

Explanation: The Hindi version of the national anthem was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 24 January 1950. 

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