Static GK and Current Events Questions and Answers: 29th January 2021

UPSC would be conducting Civil Services Exams in a few months as would be SSC and IBPS. It is thus important for the aspirants of Government jobs to focus on current events, not leaving behind static GK. The questions listed below have been designed in such a way that the candidates would be able to tickle their bones in heads a little more. Take a look below. 

1. Which authority is responsible for SAMARTH Udyog Bharat 4.0?

1. Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
2. ITD-AIA Foundation for Smart Manufacturing
3. Ministry of Shipping
4. Home Ministry of India 

Ans. a

Explanation: Smart Advanced Manufacturing and Rapid Transformation Hub (SAMARTH) Udyog Bharat 4.0 is an initiative by the Department of Heavy Industry (DHI) under the aegis of Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, Government of India.  Also Read| What is Industry 4.0

2. Regarding the Industrial Revolution, choose the correct chronology

1. Revolution in 1800< Water power < Mechanization < Steam Power
2. Revolution in 1800 < Steam Power< Water Power < Mechanization
3. Mechanization< Revolution in 1800< Water Power< Steam Power
4. Revolution in 1800 < Mechanization < Water Power < Steam Power

Ans. d

Explanation: Heres the timeline of the Industrial revolution - Introduced in the 1800s < Mechanization < Water Power < Steam Power.

3. Which industrial revolution is categorised as the Digital Revolution?

1. Industry 2.0
2. Industry 3.0
3. Industry 4.0
4. Industry 5.0

Ans. c

Explanation: Industrial revolution 4.0 is also known as the digital revolution. It aims at minimizing wasteful processes and actions, optimizing the use of energy and other inputs. It has been introduced in the 21st century and is also known as the digital revolution.

Internet Of Things (IOT) in this revolution enables the system to share the information which is used to guide intelligent actions.

4. As per the World Economic Outlook 2021, what is India’s growth projection next year?

1. 10.5%
2. 11.5%
3. 12.5%
4. 6.5%

Ans. b

Explanation: As per IMF, the Indian economy would stage a strong rebound in the Financial Year 2022. It would grow as much as 11.5% as informed by the IMF.  Read about World Economic Outlook here

5. Regarding IMF choose the correct statement

i) It was established along with the World Trade Centre at Bretton Woods conference 

ii) IMF was set up after World War 2

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

Ans. b

Explanation: The International Monetary Fund was set up at a conference in Bretton Woods in the US along with the World Bank after World War II so as to assist the reconstruction of war-ravaged countries.

6. What is Germanwatch?

1. A multimillion watch company in Germany
2. A non-governmental organization
3. An army battalion on the outermost boundaries of Germany
4. None of the above 

Ans. b

Explanation: Germanwatch, an NGO located in Bonn, Germany has released the global climate risk index 2021. Know about Germanwatch and Global Climate Risk index here

7. What is India’s rank in Global Climate Risk Index 2021?

1. 21st
2. 7th
3. 10th 
4. 16th

Ans. b

Explanation: India has been ranked 7th in Global Climate Risk Report Index 2021. It has been ranked among the worst-hit countries by climate change.

8. Italian PM has recently resigned due to this reason:

1. Lack of support among his own party
2. Spending issues during COVID pandemic
3. Conspiracy against the army
4. None of the above 

Ans. b

Explanation: Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has resigned following criticism on monetary spending in coronavirus crisis. The parties in Italy have been divided regarding spending patterns during the coronavirus crisis, in which more than 85,000 Italians have died. Conte had lost his Senate majority last week.

9. What is the correct statement regarding Holocaust Remembrance?

i) It is a day observed every year on January 29th

ii) It is a memorial day for victims of the genocide of European Jews by Nazi

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

Ans. b

Explanation: The International Holocaust Remembrance Day was observed on January 27, 2021. The day is observed every year on January 27 as a memorial day for the victims of the Holocaust, the genocide of European Jews by Nazi Germany between 1941 and 1945. Read | All about Longitudinal Ageing Study of India (LASI)

10. Where will Women's Asia Cup 2022 be hosted?

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

Ans. c

Explanation: The 2022 Women's Asian Cup will be hosted by India from January 20 to February 6, 2022. This was confirmed by the Asian Football Confederation.

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