Static GK and Current Events Questions and Answers: 3rd March 2021

Answer the following GK Questions and go through each question's explanation below. Solve the questions to be well prepared for the government job exams like UPSC, SSC, and state PSCs.

1. In which country are the dinosaur fossils found this year?

1. Peru
2. China 
3. Argentina 
4. Brazil

Ans. c

Explanation: Researchers on March 1, 2021 announced the discovery of fossils of Dinosaurs that lived 140 million years ago in Argentina. 

2. Regarding the dinosaur fossil found in Argentina, choose the correct statement

i) The fossils represent a dinosaur species named Ninjatitan zapatai

ii) The discovery demonstrated Titanosaurs as a group first appeared long ago than previously known

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

Ans. c

Explanation: Researchers on March 1, 2021 announced the discovery of fossils of Dinosaurs that lived 140 million years ago in Argentina. This discovery demonstrated that the Titanosaurs as a group first appeared longer ago than previously known.

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3. What type of dinosaur was Titanosaur?

1. Herbivore
2. Carnivore
3. Omnivore
4. Piscivore

Ans. a

Explanation: Titanosaurs were a diverse group of long-necked plant-eating dinosaurs. They had four pillar-like legs. 

4. Which industrial revolution can be called the Digital Revolution?

1. Industrial Revolution 2.0
2. Industrial Revolution  3.0
3. Industrial Revolution  4.0
4. Industrial Revolution  5.0

Ans. c

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

5. In which year was Operation Green launched?

1. 2018
2. 2017
3. 2019
4. 2020

Ans. a

Explanation: Operation Green was announced by Late Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in the Budgetary speech of 2018. Read all about Operation Green here

6. Choose the correct statement regarding Operation Green from those listed below

i) This scheme ensures farmers get the right price for their produce 

ii) It aims to promote Farmer Producers Organizations, Agri-logistics, processing facilities and professional management of Agri produce. 

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

Ans. c

Explanation: Operation Green is a price fixation scheme by GOI aiming to ensure farmers get the right price for the crops they produce. It focuses on organized marketing of tomatoes, onions and potatoes by establishing connections between farmers and consumers. 

7. What was the theme of the economic survey 2020-21?

1. COVID 19 Pandemic
2. COVID-19 warriors
3. Doctors and Health Workers
4. Doctors without Borders

Ans. b

Explanation: The Economic Survey 2020-21 has been dedicated to all the COVID-19 warriors, who have really helped in upholding India

8. Choose the correct statement regarding the new Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines And Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021

i) Social Media Messaging Intermediaries would have to enable the First Originator identification

ii) The social media company will have to hire three residents of India to deal with the grievances of the users

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

Ans. c

Explanation: The Government of India has recently announced the new Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines And Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021. Both the above statements hold valid in context of the new rules 

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9. Choose from below the man who presented India’s first-ever Budget

1. C Rajgopalachari
2. James Wilson
3. Jawaharlal Nehru
4. Motilal Nehru

Ans. b

Explanation: James Wilson, the British economist presented the budget on February 18, 1860. He introduced three kinds of taxes- income tax, license tax and tobacco duty.

10. Where in the constitution of India, the creation of an autonomous state listed?

1. 251
2. 244
3. 244 A
4. 241

Ans. c

Explanation: There has been a demand for the creation of an autonomous state within Assam and for this, a memorandum has been submitted to the Centre seeking the implementation of Article 244A.

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