Static GK and Current Events Questions and Answers: 2nd February 2021

The GK Quiz of Jagran Josh aims to help the aspirants of competitive exams not only with current events but also to cover static GK that is equally important. Go through the Quiz below to improve your question-answering skills. 

1. What is Smellicopter?

1. A helicopter
2. A drone 
3. A flying machine 
4. None of the above 

Ans. b

Explanation: Smellicopter is an autonomous drone. It uses a live antenna from a moth so as to aid in navigating towards smells. It can also sense and avoid obstacles in its way while flying. Know all about Smellicopter here

2. Regarding the smellicopter choose the correct statement

i)It is an autonomous drone using a live antenna 

ii) The only flaw is that it cannot sense the obstacles while flying

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

Ans. a

Explanation: It is an autonomous drone using a live antenna to navigate towards smells. It is also capable to sense and avoid obstacles in its way while flying. It has two plastic wings attached on the back of the drone, to help it fly continuously in the air.

3. Congress adopted the non-cooperation movement that gave it new energy. Consider the following statements that show the intensity of upsurge and choose the correct one 

i) Foreign products were boycotted and the British imports fell by half the initial amount.

ii) Tilak Swaraj Fund was oversubscribed and 100 crore rupees was collected to support non-cooperation.

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

Ans. a

Explanation: The adoption by the Congress of the non-cooperation movement initiated, earlier by the Khilafat Committee gave it new energy, and the years 1921 and 1922 saw an unprecedented popular upsurge. Many students left government schools and colleges and joined around 800 national schools and colleges which cropped up during this time. Many lawyers gave up their practice. Heaps of foreign cloth was burnt publicly and their imports fell by half. Picketing of shops selling foreign liquor and of toddy shops was undertaken in many places.

4. How many indicators do the bare necessities index include?

1. 24
2. 20
3. 11
4. 26

Ans. d

Explanation: The BNI talks about 26 indicators over five dimensions namely water, sanitation, housing, micro-environment, along with various other facilities. Read| All about Bare Necessities Index here

5. Regarding Bare Necessities Index choose the correct statement

i) India has seen an improvement in access to drinking water to households in 2018 compared to 2012

ii) States having low access to sanitation in 2012 have gained more.

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

Ans. c

Explanation: In India, access to the Bare Necessities for all income groups in 2018 is significantly better compared to 2012. India has seen an improvement in access to drinking water to households in 2018 compared to 2012. It is visible both in rural as well as urban areas. States having low access to sanitation in 2012 have gained more. The regional disparity in access to sanitation has declined after this.

6. Regarding Tibetology, choose the correct statement

i) It is the study of Tibet’s culture, practices, history, politics etc

ii) Indian army would be actively involved in the studying Tibetology

1. Only i
2. Only ii
3. Both i and ii
4. Noen of the above 

Ans. c

Explanation: Tibetology is the study of things related to Tibet, including its history, religion, language, culture, politics and collection of Tibetian articles of historical, cultural and religious significance. Indian army would be involving its personnel in training for this subject.  All about Tibetology here

7. India and China are divided by which of these imaginary lines?

1. Radcliffe Line 
2. Mc Mohan line 
3. Durand Line 
4. None of the above 

Ans. b

Explanation: The division between India and China is the imaginary line called the Mc Mohan Line. Know all about Mc Mohan Line here

8. Which of the following statements are correct about the Budget?

i) It is derived from Latin word Bougette

ii) This year the budget was paperless for the first time 

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

 Ans. b

Explanation: The word 'budget' has its origin in the French word Bougette, which means leather briefcase. It was the first time that the budget was paperless.  Facts about Budget here

9. What is the amount of capital expenditure has been allocated for BE 2021-22 in Budget 2021?

1. 4.12 lakh crore
2. 4.39 lakh crores
3. 34.50 lakh crore
4. 5.54 lakh crore

Ans. d

Explanation: Budget 2021 has allocated a financial outlay of Rs. 5.54 lakh crore for capital expenditure in BE 2021-22, a sharp increase in Capital Budget of 34.5% over Rs. 4.12 lakh crore allocated in Budget 2020-21.

10. The fiscal deficit is estimated to be how much per cent of the GDP in 2021-22 as per Union Budget 2021?

1. 9.5%
2. 8.8%
3. 7.4%
4. 6.8% 

Ans.d

Explanation: The fiscal deficit is estimated to be 6.8% of GDP in BE 2021-22. The Budget 2021 also predicts fiscal deficit at 9.5% in RE 2020-21.

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