Static GK and Current Events Questions and Answers: 6th March 2021

The quiz listed below is based on both static and current events of the day. The questions would help an aspirant of competitive Government Job exams like UPSC, SSC etc to dig a little deep into his/her memory lane and use the analytical skills to the fullest. Take a look below.

1. When is Chabahar Day celebrated?

1. March 2
2. March 4
3. March 3
4. March 10

Ans. b

Explanation: India commemorated 'Chabahar Day' on 4 March on the sidelines of the Second edition of International Maritime Summit-2021. Take a look at the details here

2. Choose the correct statement in regard to Chabahar Port

i) It is the only oceanic port of Iran

ii) It is the entrance gate to the International North-South Corridor and eastern development route of the country.

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

Ans. c

Explanation: Chabahar is a seaport in south-eastern Iran in the north of the Oman Sea. It is the only oceanic port of Iran. It is the entrance gate to the International North-South Corridor and eastern development route of the country.

3. In which country was Women's Day first organized?

1. USA
2. Russia
3. UK
4. Germany

Ans. a

Explanation: Socialist Party of America organized a Women's Day in New York City on February 28, 1909. Then the German delegates and others proposed at the 1910 International Socialist Women's Conference that "a special Women's Day" be organized annually.

4. Identify the Bird using the following clues:

i) It is a critically endangered bird found in the forests of Central India

ii) It is the state bird of Maharashtra

1. Great Indian Bustard
2. Forest Owlet
3. Red Head Vulture
4. Jerdon's Courser

Ans. b

Explanation: Forest Owlet is the highly endangered species of the typical owls family and endemic to forests of central India.It is the state bird of Maharashtra. Know all about endangered birds of India here

5. Choose the correct statement about Jerdon's courser

i) It is a nocturnal bird

ii) The bird is found on the Himalayan foothills

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

Ans. a

Explanation: The Jerdon’s Courser is a nocturnal, threatened and enigmatic bird of India specially endemic to southern Andhra Pradesh.

6. The Project Elephant was launched in this year:

1. 1991
2. 1992
3. 1994
4. 1987

Ans. b

Explanation: The government of India started Project Elephant in 1992 for conserving elephants and their habitat.  World Wildlife Day 2021 details

7. What route did the first Kisan Rail take 

1. Devlali to Danapur
2. Danapur to Patna
3. Anantpur to Adrshnagar
4. Nagpur to Adarshnagar

Ans. a

Explanation: The first Kisan Rail ran between Devlali, Nashik Maharashtra to Danapur in Bihar on 7th August 2020. Kisan Rail and its applications, significance and more

8. Pampa Sagar Dam is built on which river?

1. Godavari
2. Tungabhadra
3. Kaveri
4. Narmada

Ans. b

Explanation:The Tungabhadra Dam also known as Pampa Sagar is constructed across the Tungabhadra River, a tributary of the Krishna River. 

9. Choose the correct statement about the Made in India Spectrograph

i) It has been named Aries-Devasthal Faint Object Spectrograph & Camera (ADFOSC)

ii) It has been indigenously designed and developed by Aryabhatta Research Institute of observational sciences (ARIES), Nainital

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

Ans. c

Explanation: Indian Scientists have indigenously designed and developed a low-cost optical spectrograph, which is capable of locating sources of faint light from distant celestial objects. It is called Aries-Devasthal Faint Object Spectrograph & Camera (ADFOSC) and has been indigenously designed and developed by Aryabhatta Research Institute of observational sciences (ARIES), Nainital.

10. When was the National Food Security Act implemented?

1. 12th September 2013
2. 22nd December 2013
3. 5th July 2013
4. 22nd December 2011

Ans. a

Explanation: NFSA was introduced into India's parliament on 22 December 2011, promulgated as a presidential ordinance on 5 July 2013, and enacted into law on 12 September 2013.

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