Static GK and Current Events Questions and Answers: 26th February 2021

Take the following GK Quiz listed below. The questions have been prepared keeping in mind the various competitive exams that are to take place in the coming months.  

1. Which is considered to be the World's fastest sinking city?

1. Pyongyang
2. Hanoi
3. Ho Chi Minh City
4. Jakarta

Ans. d

Explanation: Jakarta, Indonesia is sinking bit by bit every year. It is called the fastest sinking city in the world. 

2. Which are the two iron ore mines that have recently started their activity in Odisha?

i) Koraput

ii) Sambalpur

iii) Guali

iv) Jiling Langlota

1. i and ii
2. ii and iii
3. iii and iv 
4. None of the above 

Ans. c

Explanation: Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC), owned by the Odisha State Government has started the production in Jiling Langlota and Guali iron ore mines. Prahlad Joshi and Dharmendra Pradhan have inaugurated these mines. 

All about Iron Ore Reserves and Production in India, new mines in Odisha and other details

3. Jakarta is the capital of this country

1. Vietnam
2. Java
3. Indonesia
4. Myanmar

Ans. c

Explanation: Jakarta is the capital city of Indonesia . Know why Jakarta is called the worlds fastest sinking city?

4. Which country was the largest iron ore producing country in 2020

1. Australia
2. Brazil
3. China
4. India

Ans. a

Explanation: The world's top five iron ore producing countries are Australia, Brazil, India, China, and Russia.

5. Which country would COP 26 be held in November 2021

1. Glasgow
2. Madrid
3. Bonn
4. Marrakech

Ans. a

Explanation: United Nation Climate Change Conference COP 26 would be held in Glasgow in November 2021. 

What is World Solar Bank to be launched by International Solar Alliance (ISA)?

6. Choose the correct statement about International Solar Alliance (ISA)

i) It is the alliance of 121 countries 

ii) It has its credit partners as European Investment Bank and Asian Development Bank

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

Ans. c

Explanation: International Solar Alliance is an alliance of 121 countries. It aims to work for efficient energy consumption of solar energy and reduce the dependence on fossil fuels. It has its credit partners as European Investment Bank and Asian Development Bank. 

7. Choose the correct statement about Jakarta's submerging in recent times

i) North Jakarta is expected to submerge under water up to 95% by the end of 2050. 

ii) North Jakarta has already sunk 2.5 metres in past 10 years

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

Ans. c

Explanation: North Jakarta is expected to submerge under water up to 95% by the end of 2050. It has already sunk 2.5 metres in recent 10 years and would continue to sink by almost 25 centimetres every year in various parts. The major reason for the sinking of Jakarta is claimed to be excessive extraction of groundwater. Jakarta has low water levels for drinking, bathing and other everyday purposes.

8. Which iron ore variety is found in the Bastar region?

1. Hematite
2. Magnetite
3. Titanomagnetite
4. Siderite

Ans. a

Explanation: Durg Bastar Chandrapur Belt has extremely high grade hematite. It is found in the Bailadila range of hills in Bastar region.

9. Which country would be hosting this year's BRICS Summit?

1. India
2. China 
3. Brazil
4. Russia

Ans. a

Explanation: India has assumed the Chairmanship of BRICS for 2021 and will be hosting this year's summit.

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10. Which Hindi film has received the Dadasaheb Phalke Best Film Award 2021

1. Dil Bechara
2. Tanhaji
3. Chhapaak
4. Guilty

Ans. b

Explanation: Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior won the 'Best Film' Award at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2021. 

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