Static GK and Current Events Questions and Answers: 25th January 2021

Answer the following questions regarding the current affairs and static events of the day. The general awareness is important for various examinations. Take a look at the detail below.

1. In which country Sulawesi Cave Painting found?

1. Indonesia
2. Sumatra
3. Java
4. Sri Lanka

Ans. a

Explanation: Animal Painting has been found on the wall of Leang Bulu'Sipong 4 cave in the south of Sulawesi in Indonesia is 44,000 years old.  Know all about the cave paintings here

2. Regarding the Sulawesi Cave Painting choose the correct statement

i) It is claimed to be the worlds oldest paintings

ii) The painting depicts a buffalo being hunted by part-human

1. Only i
2. Only ii
3. Both i and ii
4. None

Ans. c

Explanation: Animal Painting found on the wall of Leang Bulu'Sipong 4 cave in the south of Sulawesi in Indonesia is 44,000 years old and is claimed to be the world's oldest story. The painting depicts a buffalo being hunted by part-human, part-animal creatures holding spears and ropes and wild pigs. 

3. Regarding Shaheen III choose the correct statement

1. It the shortest range missile made by Iran
2. Iraq’s Shaheen missile is the heaviest missile of the world
3. Shaheen missile can strike targets upto 2750 km
4. China has manufactured the missile for Pakistan

Ans. c

Explanation: Pakistan has recently tested the Shaheen III missile. It was test-fired from Rakhi area of Dera Ghazi Khan. Shaheen III missile is a nuclear-capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile. It can strike targets upto 2750 km.

4. When is Parakram Diwas celebrated in India?

1. January 24
2. January 12
3. January 31
4. January 23

Ans. d

Explanation: Parakram Diwas would be celebrated on January 23 every year in India. 

5. Parakram Diwas is celebrated as the birth anniversary of which political figure?

1. Maharana Pratap
2. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
3. Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel
4. Indira Gandhi

Ans. b

Explanation: The Government of India has decided to celebrate Netaji's birthday as PARAKRAM DIWAS on 23rd January every year.  Know all the details here

6. Which portal has been launched to collect data related to tribal migrant workers?

1. BHIM 
2. Shram Shakti
3. Jeevan Seva 
4. Ayush Sanjivani

Ans. b

Explanation: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs on January 22, 2021, launched the ‘ShramShakti’ portal to collect data related to the tribal migrant workers and will also link them to the existing welfare schemes. Know about Sharam Shakti Portal here

7. Which of the following was the President of Congress session in 1885?

1. Dadabhai Narorji
2. WC Bonnerjee
3. Badruddin Tayyabji
4.  George Yule 

Ans. b

Explanation: The Indian National Congress (INC) was formed by Allan Octavian Hume in 1885. The first session of INC was held in Bombay from 28–31 December 1885 under the chairmanship of W.C. Bonnerjee. Read about all the sessions of Congress here

8. Where are the oldest cave paintings in India?

1. Ajanta
2. Ellora
3. Bhimbetka 
4. None of the above 

Ans. c

Explanation: Bhimbetka cave paintings situated in Madhya Pradesh are the oldest cave paintings found in India.

9. India has held maritime security dialogue for the first time with which of the following  

1. Germany
2. European Union
3. Australia 
4. Canada

Ans. b

Explanation: India and the European Union held its first virtual maritime security dialogue on January 20, 2021. India and the European Union held their first virtual maritime security dialogue on January 20, 2021. The maritime dialogue was chaired by the Joint Secretary Sandeep Arya from the Indian side and Director Joanneke Balfoort on the European Union External Action Service Side.

10. Choose the correct statement regarding Shram Shakti Portal

i) The data collected through the ‘ShramShakti’ portal will include the livelihood options 

ii) It would also include demographic profile, migration pattern, and skill mapping.

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

Ans. c

Explanation: The data collected through the ‘ShramShakti’ portal will include the livelihood options demographic profile, migration pattern, and skill mapping.

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