Static GK and Current Events Questions and Answers: 8th February 2021

Answer the following questions listed below. General Knowledge is the basic requirement of Government exams. Take a note of the explanation listed below every question.

1. Regarding the GNCTD Act choose the correct statement

i) This act is regarding the NCT of Delhi

ii) Seats are to be reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC) in the Legislative Assembly

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

Ans. c

Explanation: It is an act regarding the Legislative Assembly and a Council of Ministers for the National Capital Territory, NCT of Delhi and for matters connected with them. 

2. What is the total number of seats in the Delhi legislative assembly?

1. 80
2. 103
3. 62
4. 70

Ans. d

Explanation: As per the GNCTD Act the total number of seats in Delhi’s legislative assembly is 70. Know the details of GNCTD Act here

3. Who would be implementing the Metro Neo Project?

1. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd
2. Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation
3. Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corp Ltd
4. All of the above 

Ans. b

Explanation: Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. is the implementing agency for the Metro Neo Project. Know what is Metro Neo Project here

4. Regarding Metro Neo Project, choose the correct statement

i) It is a Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS)

ii) It will be implemented in Nashik

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

Ans. c

Explanation: Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) aims to provide a comfortable and quick along with energy-efficient and less noisy transportation in Nashik. The project would be implemented by Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (Maha-Metro).

5. Who organized the Elgar Parishad 2021?

1. Indian Student Association 
2. Bhima Koregaon Shourya Din Prerna Abhiyan
3. AMU Student Union
4. None of the above 

Ans. b

Explanation: Elgar Parishad has been organized by Bhima Koregaon Shourya Din Prerna Abhiyan.  Here's all you need to know about Elgar Parishad

6. A member of legislative assembly be disqualified-

In case he holds any office of profit under the Central/State/UT Government, other than that declared by the Parliament/Legislature of any State/Legislative Assembly of the Capital/any other UT to not disqualify its holder.

The above statement is 

1. Completely true
2. Partially true
3. False
4. None of the above  

Ans. a

Explanation: Any member of the legislative assembly is not allowed to hold any office of profit under the Central/State/UT Government other than those allowed by the Parliament or the State Legislative Assembly.

7. Which campaign has been launched on the birth anniversary of APJ Abdul Kalam for IPR awareness?

1. KAPILA 
2. CIPAM
3. Create India 
4. None of the above 

Ans. a

Explanation: The Kalam Program for Intellectual Property Literacy and Awareness- KAPILA Campaign was launched on October 15, 2020, by the Union government for intellectual property rights awareness and patent awareness.

8. Choose the correct statement about Elgar Parishad

i) Its literal meaning is an invitation or a declaration

ii) It celebrates the anniversary of Battle of Koregaon Bhima

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

Ans. c

Explanation: Elgar stands for loud invitation/declaration. On 31 December 2017, 260 Non-Profit organizations commemorated the bicentennial (two hundredth) anniversary of the Battle of Koregaon Bhima. Elgar Parishad conducted at Shaniwarwada Fort is seen as the symbol of Dalit assertion. 

9. Indians will be administered the second shot of COVID 19 vaccine on?

1. February 13
2. February 16
3. February 19
4. February 15

Ans. a

Explanation: COVID-19 vaccine will be administered to the healthcare workers from February 13, 2021.

10. India's first-ever amputee clinic has been launched by?

1. AIIMS
2. JIPMER
3. AFMC
4. PGIMER

Ans. d

Explanation: India's first amputee clinic has been launched by the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh on February 1, 2021. 

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