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

The GK Questions listed below are based on the static and current events. Take a look at the explanations provided below every question as well to gain an insight about the topic. \

1. Choose the correct statement about Jarosite 

i) It has been found in Siberian desert

ii) It belongs to the family of iron-hydroxy sulphate minerals

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

Ans. b

Explanation: Jarosite belongs to the family of iron-hydroxy sulphate minerals generally occurring in acidic, sulfate-rich environments.It has been found in ice cores that were extracted from Antarctica by a team of international researchers recently. Take a look at the details here

2. When did India's first virtual toy fair take place?

1. February 27, 2021
2. February 28, 2021
3. February 26, 2021
4. February 25, 2021

Ans. a

Explanation: On 27th February, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi inaugurated The India Toy Fair 2021. Know all about the toy fair here

3. In which section of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business of Rajya Sabha Voice Vote is listed?

1. Section 252
2. Section 199
3. Section 200
4. Section 201

Ans.a

Explanation: As per the rule 252 of Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Rajya Sabha, Voice Vote is listed.  Know all about Voice Vote and how it is demeaning the constitution here

4. Choose the correct statement regarding Rule 253 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Rajya Sabha

i) It lists division of votes by automatic vote recorder. 

ii) Each seat consists of an integrated microphone and voting console containing four buttons. 

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

Ans. c

Explanation: Rule 253 is for the Division with the aid of Automatic Recorder. Every member is assigned a fixed seat and each seat is provided with an integrated microphone and voting console containing four buttons. 

5. What statement is true about the NITI Aayog's Draft National Policy on Migrant Workers

i) NITI Ayog has constituted a sub-group for preparation of National Action Plan for Migrant Workers

ii) It lists two approaches-Handout approach and Rights based approach 

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

Ans. c

Explanation: NITI Ayog has constituted a sub-group for preparation of National Action Plan for Migrant Workers. The group comprises the members from various ministries of Government of India, subject experts, NGOs and Civil society organizations to prepare a tangible action plan to address the issues related to migrant workers. 

6. Which of the following would be the Nodal Agency as per the NITI Aayog in National Policy for Migrant Workers 

1. Ministry of Labour and Employment
2. Ministry of Home Affairs 
3. Ministry of Human Resource Development
4. None of the above 

Ans. a

Explanation: NITI Aayog has recommended the creation of a nodal Ministry. The Ministry of Labour and Employment must be the nodal agency which must create a special unit to help converge the activities of other Ministries .Read| NITI Aayog in National Policy for Migrant Workers 

7. Catch the rain campaign has been launched by this ministry:

1. Ministry of Home 
2. Environment Ministry
3. Jal Shakti Ministry
4. Ministry of Science and Technology

Ans. c

Explanation: Jal Shakti Ministry of the Central government will launch a 100-day campaign called ‘Catch the Rain’ to promote water conservation all over the country.

8. When has the second vaccination drive for Covid 19 begun in India?

1. March 1, 2021
2. February 26, 2021
3. February 28, 2021
4. March 2, 2021

Ans. a

Explanation: The second phase of COVID 19 vaccination in India or Co-WIN 2.0 began on March 1, 2021.

9. Which of the following is true about the second vaccination drive for COVID-19 in India or Co-WIN 2.0?

i) The beneficiaries would have to register themselves on the portal created by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

ii) A new App has been created for registration of beneficiaries by Health Ministry for the same

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

Ans. a

Explanation: Co-WIN 2.0 began on March 1, 2021. The beneficiaries would have to register themselves on the portal created by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for Co-WIN 2.0 inoculation. However the App is only to be used by the administrators and not for beneficiaries. 

10. Recently Indian Air Force has gifted a 1971 war helicopter to a country. Choose it from those listed below. 

1. Maldives
2. Vietnam
3. Bangladesh
4. Sri Lanka

Ans. c

Explanation: Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief RKS Bhadauria gifted a legacy Alouette III helicopter to Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of 1971 War of Liberation.

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