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

Today is Republic Day, a day when the Indian constitution was implemented. Take a look at the questions below and note the explanations of each of them. The questions have been specially designed for aspirants of competitive exams:

1. What kind of gun salute was given to the Indian National Flag on January 26, 1950

1. 51 gun salute
2. 21 gun salute
3. 11 gun salute
4. 19 gun salute

Ans. b

Explanation: The 21 guns salute and the unfurling of the Indian National flag by the first President of India Dr Rajendra Prasad gave the historic birth of the Indian Republic.  Also Read| Republic Day 2021: National Flag of India History, Journey and Key facts

2. Regarding the Republic Day parade of 2021 choose the correct statement

i) The size of marching contingents has been reduced from 144 to 96 

ii) The parade will also be shorter this year 

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

Ans. c

Explanation: This year the size of marching contingents has been reduced from 144 to 96 due to social distancing norms. The parade will also be shorter this year. 

3. Where will the parade go from Rajpath this year?

1. India Gate
2. Rajiv Chowk
3. National Stadium 
4. None of the above 

Ans. c

Explanation: This year the parade would go from its starting point to the National Stadium.  Know the details of chief guests of the Republic Day

4. Regarding the National Flag choose the correct options from the following statements

i) It has a horizontal strip of three colours including deep saffron at the top, white in the middle, and dark green at the bottom. 

ii) The ratio of the flag width to its length is 2:3

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

Ans. c

Explanation: The National Flag of India has a horizontal strip of three colours including deep saffron (Kesaria) at the top, white in the middle, and dark green at the bottom. The ratio of the flag width to its length is 2:3.

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5. What does the green colour in the national flag signify?

1. Fertility and auspiciousness of the land
2. Strength and courage of the country
3. Peace and truth
4. None 

Ans. a

Explanation: The green colour in the Indian National flag signifies fertility, growth, and auspiciousness of the land.

6. What is the wheel on the flag bear its association to?

1. The wheel on the abacus of the Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka
2. The wheel on the charkha of Mahatma Gandhi
3. Wheel signifying the time in the Bhagwat Gita
4. None of the above 

Ans. a

Explanation: The design of the wheel appears like the wheel on the abacus of the Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka. Its diameter is approximate to the width of the white band and it has 24 spokes. What is the meaning of Ashok Chakra

7. Who releases the Global Risk Report?

1. IMF
2. WEF
3. WTO 
4. UNO

Ans. b

Explanation: The Global Risks Report is released by the World Economic Forum. It is released every year.  Know all details of the report here

8. What is SAAW?

1. A weapon made by China 
2. Airfield weapon manufactured by DRDO
3. Bike ambulance manufactured by DRDO
4. Space engine manufactured by ISRO

Ans. b

Explanation: The Defence Research and Development Organization, DRDO conducted a successful trial of the indigenously developed Smart Anti Airfield Weapon, SAAW off the Odisha coast from the Hawk-i jet of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. 

9. Regarding SAAW, choose the correct statement

i) It has been manufactured by HAL and ISRO

ii) The weapon has been designed for adversary airfield infrastructure

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

Ans. b

Explanation: The Defence Research and Development Organization, DRDO conducted a successful trial of the indigenously developed Smart Anti Airfield Weapon, SAAW off the Odisha coast from the Hawk-i jet of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. The weapon has been designed to strike ground targets, especially adversary airfield infrastructure or similar strategically important installations. Know all details here

10. Which ceremony marks the end of Republic Day

1. Beating Retreat
2. Retreating Parade
3. Martyrs Day
4. None of the above

Ans. a

Explanation: The Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk on 29th January every year marks the conclusion of the four days long Republic Day celebrations. 

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