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

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1. Who has been awarded the Gandhi Peace Prize 2019?

1. Ekal Abhiyan Trust
2. Qaboos bin Said Al Said
3. Yōhei Sasakawa
4. Mujibur Rahan

Ans. b

Explanation:  Sultan Qaboos, who died last year, was chosen as the recipient of Gandhi Peace Prize for 2019

2. Who has won the Gandhi Peace Prize 2020?

1. Father of South Africa
2. Father of Sri Lanka
3. Father of Bangladesh
4. Father of Indonesia

Ans. c

Explanation: Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, called as Bangabandhu, Jatir Janak or Jatir Pita and known as the Father of Bangladesh has been honoured with Gandhi Peace Prize 2020. 

Read| Gandhi Peace Prize 2020, 2019- Awardees and their details 

3. Choose the correct statements about Gandhi Peace Prize from those listed below:

i) It was started as a biannual practice on the 125th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

ii) It has been given posthumously to people collectively for the first time for years 2019, 2020

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

Ans. b

Explanation: Gandhi Peace Prize is an annual practice and started on the 125th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. On 22nd March 2021, Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2020 was given to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman who is also called the Father of Nation in Bangladesh. The late Sultan of Oman, Qaboos bin Said Al Said has been given the prize for the year 2019. 

4. What are zoonotic diseases?

1. Diseases spread from plants to animals 
2. Diseases spread from animals to humans 
3. Diseases spread from humans to animals 
4. Diseases spread from Fungi to humans 

Ans. b

Explanation: Sometimes animals carry harmful germs that can spread to people and cause illness. Such diseases are called zoonotic diseases or zoonoses. The diseases are caused by harmful germs like viruses, bacterial, parasites, and fungi. Read| Zoonotic diseases and their symptoms and cure 

5. How do zoonotic diseases spread?

1. Only through direct contact with animals 
2. Only through indirect contact
3. Through vectors or food 
4. All the above 

Ans. d

Explanation: Zoonotic diseases can spread through direct contact with the animal’s saliva, blood, urine, mucous, feces, or other fluids of his body or indirect contact, or can be vector borne or food borne. 

6. Choose the correct statement about zoonotic diseases

i) It can be caused by being bitten by a tick, or an insect like a mosquito or a flea

ii) It can also be caused when humans come in contact with the area where animals live

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

Ans. c

Explanation: Zoonotic diseases happen when humans come in contact with the area where animals live and roam. It is also caused by being bitten by a tick, or an insect like a mosquito or a flea

7. What is QuEST?

1. Quantum Energy Satellite Technology
2. Quantum Experiments Using Satellite Technology
3. Quantum Energy Experiments for Satellite
4. None of the above 

Ans. b

Explanation: Quantum Experiments Using Satellite Technology or QuEST is being implemented by Raman Research Institute . Read| Quantum Communication and its benefits

8. Which online application's privacy policy has been ordered to be investigated by the Competition Commission of India?

1. Hike
2. Facebook
3. Twitter
4. WhatsApp

Ans. d

Explanation: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has ordered its investigation arm, director general (DG) to conduct a detailed investigation into WhatsApp's newly updated privacy policy. 

9. Who does the satellite Challenge-1 belong to?

1. Russia
2. Tunisia
3. Japan
4. China 

Ans. b

Explanation: Russia launched 38 foreign satellites on March 22, 2021. Challenge-1 satellite was also among the 38 satellites. It is first one to be made completely in Tunisia. 

10.  Earth-like clouds have been recently discovered on which other planet?

1. Mars
2. Jupiter
3. Venus
4. Saturn

Ans. a

Explanation: Curiosity rover has sent pictures and videos to NASA of earth like clouds passing over Mars in its atmosphere.

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