Static GK and Current Events Questions and Answers: 22nd January 2021

The competitive job exams are nearing and the students need to freshen up their preparations. General awareness is an important part of various job exams which is why Jagran Josh has come up with an everyday quiz of most important topics concerning such exams. Take a look at the questions below and have fun playing this quiz. 

1. With respect to the Shadow Entrepreneurs choose the correct statement

i) Shadow entrepreneurs are those who do not register their businesses but manage to sell legitimate goods and services

ii) These entrepreneurs evade taxes and operate outside the reach of government authorities

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

Ans. c

2. Shadow business helps in reducing poverty and reduces the burden on agriculture. Choose one option regarding the correctness of the statement:

1. True
2. False 
3. Cannot be said
4. Partially true

Ans. a

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3. What does open RAN stand for?

1. Open Radio Access Network
2. Open Radar Network
3. Remote Area Network
4. None of the above 

Ans. a

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4. Who is involved in the manufacturing of Rakshita Ambulance?

1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences
2. Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences 
3. Indian Naval forces
4. None

Ans. b

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5. With respect to Rakshita Ambulance choose the correct statement from the following

i) Rakshita is fitted with a customized reclining Casualty Evacuation Seat (CES)

ii) It consists of a  physiological parameter measuring equipment with wireless monitoring capability

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

Ans. c

6. Which state in India has launched the first air taxi?

1. Delhi
2. Maharashtra
3. Haryana
4. Tamil Nadu

Ans. c

Read| All about first air taxi

7. Regarding India’s first air taxi choose the correct statement

i) The air taxi has the capacity to seat one pilot and three passengers. 

ii) This air taxi is the lightest twin-engine plane in the world with a weight of 760 kg

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

Ans. c

8. What is Bodhghat Project?

1. Solar Power Plant project
2. Hydropower plant project
3. Coal power plant project
4. Canal system

Ans. b

Related Article| Read all about Bodhghat Project and why is it being criticised

9. Regarding Bodhghat choose the correct statement

1. It is a multipurpose project including solar power too
2. The project was initiated in 1979
3. The project now belongs to MP government after separation of states
4. None of the above 

Ans. b

10. Which bank is included in the D-SIB list?

1. Reserve Bank of India
2. ICICI
3. HSBC
4. Bank of Baroda

Ans. b

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