Static GK and Current Events Questions and Answers: 30th January 2021

Answer the following questions regarding the static and current events listed below. Go through the explanations listed under each question.

1. Regarding Proximal Optimity Fuze choose the correct statement

1. i) Proximity fuze is something that detonates an explosive device automatically when the distance to the target becomes smaller than a value that was decided. 
2. ii) It is estimated that this increases the lethality of this weapon by 5 to 10 times as compared to other fuzes. 

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

Ans. c

Explanation: A proximity fuze is something that detonates an explosive device automatically when the distance to the target becomes smaller than a value that was decided. It is estimated that this increases the lethality of this weapon by 5 to 10 times as compared to other fuzes.  Read in Detail here

2.  Which is the fastest missile in the world?

1. Shaheen 
2. BrahMos
3. Hellfire
4. Harpoon

Ans. b

Explanation: BrahMos is the fastest missile in the whole world

3. Regarding Green Tax Choose the correct statement

i) Transport vehicles older than eight years are to be charged at the rate of 10-25% of Road Tax 

ii) Public transport vehicles such as city buses to be charged lower Green Tax

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

Ans. c

Explanation: Transport vehicles older than eight years to be charged at the rate of 10-25% of Road Tax at the time of renewal of 'Fitness Certificate'. Personal vehicles to be charged at the time of renewal of 'Registration Certification' after 15 years. Public transport vehicles such as city buses to be charged lower Green Tax. Read about Green Tax here

4. Which vehicles would be exempted from Green Tax?

1. Electric cars
2. SUVs
3. Public Transport buses
4. None of the above

Ans. a

Explanation: Vehicles such as strong hybrids, electric vehicles and alternate fuels like CNG, ethanol, LPG etc. Vehicles used in farming such as tractor, harvester, tiller, etc. 

5. Who appoints the Chief Justice of High Court?

1. Prime Minister of India
2. President of India
3. Governor of state
4. Chief Justice of India

Ans. b

Explanation: The Chief Justice and Judges of the High Courts are to be appointed by the President under clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution. Read about Collegium system here

6. Regarding the famous Third Judges case choose the correct statement 

i) It took place in 1993.

ii) Supreme Court expanded the collegium to a five-member body rather than 3

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

Ans. b

Explanation: The third judge’s case decision was given in 1998. After the President suggested, the Supreme Court expanded the collegium to a five-member body rather than three.

7. What is LASI?

1. Longitudinal Ageing Study of India
2. Longitudinal Antigen study in India
3. Latent Anti-ageing Science 
4. None of the above 

Ans. a

Explanation: Minister of Health & Family Welfare has released the Longitudinal Ageing Study of India also called LASI Wave-1 Report recently. 

8. Choose the correct statement regarding LASI

i) This is a national survey of scientific investigation of health, consequences related to the ageing of the population of India

ii) It is India’s first and the world’s largest survey providing a longitudinal database of the older population 

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

Ans. c

Explanation: LASI is a national survey of scientific investigation of health, consequences, economic and social determinants related to the ageing of the population of India. It is India’s first and the world’s largest survey providing a longitudinal database to design policies and programmes for the older population 

9. What are Green Bonds?

i) It is a credit instrument, specially reserved to raise money for health and medicinal projects.

ii)They provide tax incentives and tax exemptions for investors

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

Ans. b

Explanation: Green Bonds are debt instruments, specially reserved to raise money for climate and environmental projects. They typically come with tax incentives such as tax exemptions and tax credits to attract investors.  Read all details here

10. Which of the following cyclones has hit India?

1. Katrina
2. Vayu
3. Sandy
4. Isaias

Ans. b

Explanation: Vayu is the cyclone that hit India in 2019. The rest of the above are cyclones in USA. 

Play Daily Static GK and Current Events Quiz here