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

Take the following GK Quiz listed below based on current and static GK events. The questions have been prepared keeping in mind the various competitive exams that are going to take place in the coming months.  

1. When is World Water Day celebrated?

1. 22nd March
2. 23rd March
3. 25th March
4. 20th March

Ans. a

Explanation:  On 22 March every year World Water Day is celebrated around the world to create awareness about the importance of water and its conservation. Know all about it here

2. Which statement as per World Water Day is correct?

i) In 1933, UNGA decided to increase the awareness among people about the need and conservation of water

ii) Officially it was first added in the schedule 21 of the 1992 year “United Nations Conference on Environment and Development” in Rio de Janeiro

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

Ans. c

Explanation:  In 1993, the United Nations General Assembly decided to celebrate World Water Day as an annual event to increase the awareness among the people about the need and conservation of water. Officially it was first added in the schedule 21 of the 1992 year “United Nations Conference on Environment and Development” in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

3. When is International Day of Peace celebrated

1. 22nd September
2. 21st September
3. 22nd March
4. 30th March 

Ans. b

Explanation: On 21st September the General Assembly declared the International Day of Peace to recognize the efforts of those who have worked hard to eliminate the conflicts and promote peace.

4. Where has Candida Auris been found in India?

1. Andaman Islands
2. Arunachal Pradesh
3. Daman and Diu
4. Goa

Ans. a

Explanation: Candida Auris's traces have been found in the secluded beaches of Andaman islands and is said to be multidrug resistant.

5. What are the symptoms of C auris infection?

i) There are no symptoms 

ii) There are no symptoms as such but fever and body chills

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

Ans. b

Explanation: The superbug can show no symptoms before turning into fever and body chills. The symptoms if not go away timely may even lead to the death of the body they host in. Know about C. Auris infection here

6. Where is the Space Situational Awareness Control Centre launched in India?

1. Ladakh
2. Bengaluru
3. Leh
4. Chennai

Ans. b

Explanation: SSA Control Centre is set up in ISTRAC campus in Peenya, Bengaluru.

7. Which of the statement about Space Hurricane is right

i)  It was a 620-mile-wide swirling mass of plasma rolling 

ii) It lasted for almost 8 hours in the Earth's upper atmosphere

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

Ans. c

Explanation: Space Hurricane was a 620-mile-wide swirling mass of plasma rolling for almost 8 hours in the Earth's upper atmosphere. Read| All about the Space Hurricane spotted over North Pole

8. Who has received the Grammy 2021 Record of the Year award

1. Beyonce
2. Lady Gaga
3. Billie Eilish
4. Harry Styles

Ans. c

Explanation: Billie Eilish became the first solo artist to win the record of the year award at Grammys for two years in a row.

9. Who is the most awarded woman in the history of Grammys?

1. Taylor Swift
2. Shakira
3. Beyonce 
4. Lady Gaga

Ans. c

Explanation: Beyoncé has created history by becoming the most-awarded woman in the history of Grammys with 28 wins.

10. Which state was declared as a model state for Van Dhan Vikas Yojana?

1. Assam
2. Himachal Pradesh
3. Meghalaya
4. Manipur

Ans. d

Explanation: Manipur has been declared as a winner state where the government’s Van Dhan Vikas Yojana this year. 

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