Static GK and Current Events Questions and Answers: 5th March 2021

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1. When is National Safety Day celebrated?

1. March 2
2. March 3
3. March 4
4. March 5

Ans. c

Explanation: National Safety Day is celebrated every year on March 4. Read all about National Safety Day here

2. As per the objectives of National Safety Day, choose the correct statements

i) The main objective is to spread Safety, Health and Environment movement in the country

ii) Various industries participate at various levels in this programme

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

Ans. c

Explanation: National Safety Day aims to spread Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) movement to various parts of the country. It also ensures the participation of different industrial sectors at different levels.

3. When was the national Safety Council of India set up?

1. 4th March 1966
2. 3rd March 1965
3. 2nd March 1962
4. 4th March 1966

Ans. a

Explanation: The Ministry of Labour, India set up the National Safety Council of India (NSC) on 4 March 1966. 

4. Choose the correct statement regarding National Food Security Act 2013

i) It assures 5 Kgs of foodgrains per person per month at Rs. 3 per Kg of rice, Rs 2 per Kg of wheat and Re 1 per Kg of coarse grains.

ii) The Act does not ensure meals for children aged upto 14 years

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

Ans. a

Explanation: National Food Security Act 2013 assures 5 Kgs of foodgrains per person per month at Rs. 3 per Kg of rice, Rs 2 per Kg of wheat and Re 1 per Kg of coarse grains.The Act also ensures meals for children aged upto 14 years

5. Which Ministry of India inaugurated Global Bio-India 2021?

1. Ministry of Environment
2. Ministry of Science and Technology
3. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
4. Ministry of External Affairs

Ans. c

Explanation: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare inaugurated the second edition of Global Bio India 2021 in New Delhi through virtual mode. Read all about Global Bio India 2021

6. Who coined the term Biotechnology?

1. Walter Gilbert
2. Emil Siebel
3. Karoly Ereky
4. J F Crowley

Ans. c

Explanation: Karoly Ereky coined the term Biotechnology in the year 1919. 

7. Which Railway Service Zone of India has established the MRTC system?

1. Western Railway
2. Eastern Railway
3. Northern Railway
4. Central Railway

Ans. a

Explanation: Western Railway inaugurated a newly commissioned Mobile Train Radio Communication System in Mumbai on March 1, 2021. 

8. Which of the following statements is true about the MTRC system?

i) The system provides for instant interaction between the train crew, the station master and the control centre

ii) It is based on the Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA) Digital technology

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

Ans. c

Explanation: Mobile Train Radio Communication system is based on the Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA) Digital technology.It is a technically advanced communication system. It provides for instant interaction between the train crew, the station master and the control centre.  Read every detail on Mobile Train Radio Communication system here

9. Which city has been on top of the Ease of Living list 2020?

1. Pune
2. Hyderabad
3. Indore
4. Bengaluru

Ans. d

Explanation: Bengaluru has been called the best city on ease of living parameters among 49 million-plus cities of India in 2020. Pune got the second spot.

10. In which state are three model villages being built in the Indo Tibet Border Region?

1. Arunachal Pradesh
2. Uttarakhand
3. Sikkim
4. Himachal Pradesh

Ans. a

Explanation: The Arunachal Pradesh government has decided to develop three model villages along the Indo-Tibet border area as a pilot project with an allocation of Rs. 30 crores.

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