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

Take the Quiz based on Static GK and Current Events below. Go through each explanation to gain an insight on the topic. Aspirants of UPSC Civil Services are specially advised to go through the questions as the questions discussed here have a high probability of being asked in their exams. 

1. Where is the Bamiyan Buddha statue situated?

1. China
2. Afghanistan
3. Kazakhstan
4. Turkey

Ans. c

Explanation: It is a place in Afghanistan where the largest Buddha figures were found. They were called Taller Buddha and Small Buddha.

Know all about Buddha of Bamiyan and why it was destructed here

2. What is the taller statue of Buddha called in Bamiyan?

1. Tawil Buddha 
2. Salasal
3. Shamama
4. Eastern Buddha

Ans.b

Explanation: The smaller statue was called the Eastern Buddha and the taller statue is the male Salasal or the Western Buddha. 

3. In which year were the Bamiyan Buddhas blown up?

1. 2001
2. 2020
3. 2016
4. 2021

Ans. a

Explanation: The Bamiyan Buddha statues were blown up and destroyed in March 2001 by Taliban on the orders from the leader Mullah Mohammad Omar.

4. Choose the correct statement about World Meteorological Organisation 

i) It is United Nations specialised agency with 193 Member States

ii) It was originated from the International Meteorological Organization

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

Ans. c

Explanation: World Meteorological Organization is a United Nations specialised agency with 193 Member States and Territories. It originated from the International Meteorological Organization (IMO). It was founded in 1873 to facilitate the exchange of weather information across national borders.

5. A new species with possible anti cancer properties has been found in which state of India?

1. Arunachal Pradesh
2. Assam
3. Telangana 
4. Tamil Nadu

Ans. b

Explanation: Ophiorrhiza recurvipetala is a new species of plants found in Assam, India which can prove to have anticancer properties. 

6. Choose the correct statement about Ophiorrhiza recurvipetala 

i) It belongs to same family of plants that yield coffee

ii) Recurvipetala is the name used for plants where the petals are curved back

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

Ans. c

Explanation: Ophiorrhiza recurvipetala has been found at 675 metres above the mean sea level. It belongs to the same family of plants that yield coffee. Recurvipetala is the name used for plants where the petals are curved back. New Species found in Assam with anticancerous properties

7. What is the metabolite that makes Ophiorrhiza recurvipetala possibly effective against colon cancer?

1. Brassinosteroids
2. Flavonoids
3. Polyphenol
4. Camptothecin

Ans. d

Explanation: Every member of the Recurvipetala group has a secondary metabolite called Camptothecin used in colon cancer

8. Which movie has won the award for the Best Film in the Children's category?

1. Jallikattu
2. Manikarnika
3. Kastoori
4. Super Deluxe

Ans. c

Explanation: Kastoori (Hindi) has been awarded the Best Children's Film at the 67th National Film awards.  All about 67th National Film Awards 2021 here

9. Who is the narrator of Wild Karnataka, a short non feature film 

1. David Attenborough
2. Bear Grylls
3. Amitabh Bachchan 
4. Meghan Markle 

Ans. a

Explanation: 67th National Film Awards honoured David Attenborough for Wild Karnataka in the category of non feature film narration 

10. Where do the National Film Awards take place in India every year?

1. Rashtrapati Bhawan
2. Vigyan Bhawan
3. India Gate 
4. Film City 

Ans. b

Explanation: National film awards are presented by the Directorate of Film Festivals in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi

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