Static GK and Current Events Questions and Answers: 28th January 2021

General Knowledge is a basic part of many competitive examinations. The aspirants who are in preparation of exams such as UPSC, SSC and CGL need to brush their GK now as the exams are a few months away. Take a look at the questions listed below.

1. Regarding the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme, choose the correct statement

i) This programme was started by Dr APJ Abdul Kalam 

ii) It was approved by the Government of India on July 26, 1983

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

Ans. c

Explanation: IGMDP was started by Dr APJ Abdul Kalam and was approved by the Govt of India in 1983. Read in details here

2. DRDO has recently tested the Akash NG Missile, What does NG stand for?

1. New Generation
2. New Genesis
3. Nav Grah
4. None of the above 

Ans. a 

Explanation: The Defence Research and Development Organization, DRDO successfully conducted the launch of Akash New Generation missile from Integrated Test Range, Odisha. 

3. Regarding Kevadiya Railway Station choose the correct statement 

i) The station is the first to have been registered with the Indian Green Building Council

ii) Facilities for water management would not be present here

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

Ans. a

Explanation: Gujarat's Kevadiya Railway station has become India's first railway station with a green building certification. There are facilities for water management through rainwater harvesting, sewage treatment plant, eco waterless urinals and drip irrigation.  Read about Kevadiya Railway Station here

4. Regarding Censure motion choose the correct statement 

i) It can be moved in the parliament by only the upper house members

ii) Censure means expressing strong disapproval or providing extremely harsh criticism.

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

Ans. b

Explanation: A censure motion is moved in the parliament or in any state assembly of India. It is moved by the opposition against a specific policy of the government or any minister or the council of ministers. Censure means expressing strong disapproval or providing extremely harsh criticism against some action of the government or by the stern rebuke by a legislature. Read all details on Censure and No Confidence Motion

5. Regarding No-Confidence Motion choose the correct statement

i) It means an expression of no confidence in the Prime minister only

ii) This motion is passed not only against the PM but also the Council of ministers

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

Ans. b

Explanation: A No-Confidence motion is implemented to expresses a lack of confidence in the current government headed by the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers. 

6. What happens once no-confidence motion is passed?

1. The PM resigns after 1 year
2. The PM and the entire council of ministers resign
3. The President of India resigns along with the Prime Minister
4. None of the above 

Ans. b

Explanation: A No-Confidence motion is implemented to expresses a lack of confidence in the current government headed by the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers. If the motion is passed in the parliament, then the entire ministry would need to resign. 

7. What is correct regarding Social Impact Bonds?

i) This type of bond allows for tracking the progress of the outcomes, thereby ensuring transparency for investors. 

ii) It would attract private investors only for the project

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

Ans. a

Explanation: The Social Impact Bond (SIB) will attract more investors both from public and private sectors to fund public welfare projects to meet the investment deficit. This type of bond allows for tracking the progress of the outcomes, thereby ensuring transparency for investors. What is Social Impact Bond

8. Which type of economy is when the economy suffers a sharp decline followed by a strong recovery?

1. K-shaped Economy
2. U-shaped Economy
3. V-shaped Economy
4. None of the above 

Ans. c

Explanation: V-shaped recovery is witnessed when an economy suffers a sharp economic decline followed by a strong recovery.   What is V-shaped economy 

9. Which country has become the Worlds leading FDI destination?

1. China 
2. India
3. USA
4. Britain

Ans. a

Explanation: China has surpassed the United States to become the world's leading destination for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The country showcased its capabilities to quickly control the spread of novel Coronavirus and rebound its economy.

10. Regarding Padma Awards choose the correct statement

i) Padma Awards are conferred in three categories- Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri

ii) It is awarded by the President of India at the ceremonial function at the Rashtrapati Bhavan biannually

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

Ans. a

Explanation: Padma Awards are conferred in three categories- Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri, and are awarded by the President of India at the ceremonial function at the Rashtrapati Bhavan every year. However, the announcement of the awards is made on the occasion of Republic Day. Read all about Padma Awards here

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