Static GK and Current Events Questions and Answers: 9th March 2021

General Knowledge is important for all the key government exams that take place in India. The quiz brought to you by Jagran Josh focuses on the major areas which are important for the aspirants of exams like UPSC, SSC, NDA, CDA and Bank PO. Take a look below. 

1. China has recently unveiled its plans to build a Polar Silk Road. Which oceans would its presence not be in?

1. Pacific Ocean
2. Atlantic Ocean
3. Arctic Ocean
4. Indian Ocean

Ans. d

Explanation: Three oceans namely, Pacific, Arctic and Atlantic Ocean would be covered by the Polar Silk Road proposed by China.

2. Where in China would the Polar Silk Road proposed by it start from?

1. Beijing
2. Dalian
3. Hangzhou
4. Shanghai

Ans. b

Explanation: The Polar Silk Road would start from Dalian and would cover the whole Pacific Ocean to Arctic Ocean to meet Rotterdam in Netherlands. Read all about Polar Silk Road proposed by China here

3. Which among the following countries is not a member of the Arctic Council?

1. Denmark
2. Canada
3. Australia
4. Faroe Islands

Ans. c

Explanation: The members of the Arctic Council are: Canada, Denmark, Greenland, Faroe Islands, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden, United States.
4. Who was the first woman to climb Mount Everest?

1. Isabel Peron
2. Junko Tabei
3. Lhakpa Sherpa 
4. Caroline Mikkelsen 

Ans. b

Explanation: Junko Tabei was the first woman to climb Mount Everest. Read in detail about women achievers of the world 

5. Where is the DRDO Skill Development Centre for Fire Safety being established?

1. Kanpur
2. SriHarikota 
3. Pilkhuwa
4. Lucknow

Ans. c

Explanation: The Skill Development Centre (SDC) for Fire Safety Training of DRDO will be located in Pilkhuwa in the state of Uttar Pradesh (UP).

Read| All about the DRDO SDC for Fire Safety Training here

6. Choose the correct statement about Chabahar Port?

i) Chabahar is a seaport in south-eastern Iran in the north of the Oman Sea

ii) It provides entry into the International North-South Corridor and eastern development route of Iran

1. Only i
2. Only ii
3. Both i 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 happens to be the only oceanic port of Iran and provides entry into the International North-South Corridor and eastern development route of the country.

7. In which country recently a law has been approved to include mother's name in children's IDs?

1. UK
2. Australia
3. India
4. Afghanistan

Ans. d

Explanation: The President signed a new law in Afghanistan stating that for the first time mothers will be named on their children's birth certificates and identification cards. It would make it easier for women to get an education, healthcare, and other documents for their children.

8. Which country recently voted to ban full face coverings like Burqa in public space?

1. Denmark
2. Ireland
3. Switzerland
4. Norway

Ans. c

Explanation: Switzerland on March 7, 2021, voted in favour of a proposal banning full facial coverings including the burqa and niqab in almost all public places.

9. Where does Ganga originate from?

1. Gangotri
2. Mansarovar Lake
3. Rakshas Kund
4. Mount Everest

Ans. a

Explanation: River Ganga rises from the Gangotri glacier near Gaumukh (3,900 m) in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. 

10. Which river in India does not originate from Amarkantak plateau

1. Narmada 
2. Johila
3. Son
4. Tapti

Ans. d

Explanation: Amarkantak plateau is where the Narmada River, the Son River and Johila River emerge.

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