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

The topics discussed through the quizzes in this series are extremely important for all Government Job exams like UPSC Civil Services, SSC CGL, CHSL etc. Go through each question carefully. 

1. Which Israeli Drone is being leased to India to be deployed over LAC?

1. Heron
2. Heron TP
3. Iron Dome 
4. Sky Rider

Ans. b

Explanation: Indian Armed forces may soon receive the advanced Israeli drones, Heron TP and deploy them at LAC. 

Read| All about India deploying advanced Israeli Drones (Heron TP) against China at LAC

2. In which countries other than Israel are the Israeli drones operational?

1. India
2. Brazil 
3. Turkey
4. All of the above 

Ans. d

Explanation: Israel's Drones are functional in Indian Air Force, Brazilian Federal Police and Turkish Air Force apart from Israel. 

3. Which of the following islands are not a part of Pacific Island group?

1. New Guinea
2. Solomon islands
3. Marshall Islands
4. New Zealand

Ans. d

Explanation: The islands in the Pacific (of main geopolitical significance) are Palau, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Marshall islands, Vanuatu, Tuvalu, Fiji, Samoa. Tonga, Kiribati islands.

Also Read| Explained: China's vested interests and increasing hegemony in the Pacific region

4. Who was the first director of CBI?

1. DP Kohli
2. FV Arul
3. D Sen
4. SN Mathur

Ans. a

Explanation: DP Kohli was the first director of CBI who was in the office from 1963 to 1968. 

5. Under which ministry does the CBI operate?

1. Ministry of Home Affairs
2. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
3. Ministry of Defense
4. Prime Ministers Office 

Ans. b

Explanation: India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) operates under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. Know about CBI directors here

6. What is true about Nuclear Fission reaction?

i) It is the breaking of nucleus into 2 smaller nuclei

ii) The fission reaction is exothermic in nature

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

Ans. c

Explanation: Nuclear fission is a process where the nucleus of an atom is split into two or more smaller nuclei, known as fission products. The fission of heavy elements is an exothermic reaction.

7. Where is the Baitoushan Volcano located?

1. South Korea
2. Japan
3. Haiti
4. China 

Ans. d

Explanation: Changbaishan (Baitoushan) volcano is a large static volcano in North East China

8. The Non Proliferation Treaty includes which of the following as its basic element?

i) Disarmament

ii) No use of Nuclear energy

iii) Non alignment

1. Only i
2. i and ii
3. ii and iii
4. Only ii

Ans. a

Explanation: NPT includes 3 basic elements namely: Non-proliferation, disarmament, peaceful use of nuclear energy. 

Read in detail about NPT, NSG, IAEA and 123 Agreement: Know how is India affected by them 

9. In which year was the NSG established?

1. 1970
2. 1975
3. 1980
4. 1990

Ans. b

Explanation: Nuclear Supplier Group or NSG was established in the year 1975 and comprises 48 states.

10. When is World No Tobacco Day observed?

1. May 20
2. May 31
3. June 30
4. July 31

Ans. b

Explanation: The World No Tobacco Day is observed on May 31 every year.  

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