Static Gk Quiz #21 | Static Knowledge | General Knowledge Questions

 

IMPORTANT GK QUESTION & ANSWER 

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1. How many Tiger Reserves of India have received the recognition of Global Conservation Assured Tiger Standards (CA|TS)?

 A.14

 B.16

 C.18

 D.20

 Answer – A.14

Explanation :-

 On the occasion of International Tiger Day, Bhupendra Yadav (Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister) said that 14 tiger reserves have been recognized by the Government of India as Global Conservation Assured Tiger Standards (CA|TS).  These 14 recognized tiger reserves are: Manas, Kaziranga and Orang in Assam;  Satpura, Kanha and Panna in Madhya Pradesh;  Screw in Maharashtra;  Valmiki Tiger Reserve in Bihar;  Dudhwa in Uttar Pradesh;  Sunderbans in West Bengal;  Parambikulam in Kerala;  Bandipur in Karnataka and Mudumalai and Anamalai in Tamil Nadu.

 2. According to the fourth serology survey of ICMR released in July 2021, which state has the highest number of Kovid-19 sero-prevalence?

 A.Tamil Nadu

 B.Madhya Pradesh

 C.Bihar

 D.Uttar Pradesh

 Answer – B.Madhya Pradesh

Explanation :-

 According to the 4th National Serology Survey of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Madhya Pradesh has the highest COVID-19 sero-prevalence and Kerala has the lowest COVID-19 sero-prevalence.  21 states were included in this survey.  The state-wise estimated spread was released on July 28, 2021.

 3.Who won the Maharashtra Bhushan Award 2021?

 A.Sunidhi Chauhan

 B.Salman Khan

 C.Asha Bhosle

 D.Amitabh Bachchan

 Answer – C.Asha Bhosle

Explanation :-

 The Maharashtra Bhushan Selection Committee, headed by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, has selected Asha Bhosle for the prestigious Maharashtra Bhushan Award 2021.  This was announced by Amit Deshmukh, Minister of Cultural Affairs, Maharashtra.  Maharashtra Bhushan is the highest award of Maharashtra.  It is given for outstanding achievement in the fields of literature, art, sports, science, social work, journalism and public administration.  It is provided annually by the Government of Maharashtra.  It was first granted in 1996.  Purushottam Laxman Deshpande was the first person to win this award.  The award carries Rs 10 lakh, a memento and a citation.

 Which company collaborated with CBSE and Ministry of Education for “AI For All” initiative?

 A.Microsoft

 B.Wipro

 C.Reliance

 D.Intel

 Answer – D.Intel

Explanation :-

 Intel, CBSE and the Ministry of Education announced the launch of the "AI For All" initiative on July 29, 2021.  The main objective of this initiative is to make the basic understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for all in India.  “AI For All” is a 4-hour learning programme.  This applies to students, stay-at-home parents or professionals and working parents, senior citizens.

 5. World Ranger Day is celebrated every year on which date?

 A.25 July

 B.28 July

 C.30 July

 D.31 July

 Answer – D.31st July

Explanation :-

 World Ranger Day is celebrated every year on 31 July in memory of rangers killed or injured in the line of duty and the work done by rangers to protect the world's natural and cultural heritage.  Celebrated to celebrate.

 6. In which education sector the central government has announced to give 27 percent reservation to OBCs and 10 percent to EWS?

 A.Medical Education

 B.Science Education

 C.Technology Education

 D.Basic Education

 Answer – A.Medical Education

Explanation :-

 The Central Government has recently announced 27 percent reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBC) and 10 percent for Economically Backward (EWS) category in medical education.  The government has approved for All India Quota seats for Graduate and Post-Graduate Medical and Dental courses.  About 5,550 students will benefit from this decision of the government.

 7.Nabard has approved Rs 445.89 crore for drinking water projects in the districts of which state?

 A.Kerala

 B.Punjab

 C.Gujarat

 D.Bihar

 Answer – B.Punjab

Explanation :-

 The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has recently approved Rs 445.89 crore for drinking water projects under Nidhi Rural Infrastructure Development in Ferozepur, Fazilka, Hoshiarpur and Rupnagar districts of Punjab.  Under this projects, it is planned to provide 70 liters of potable drinking water per person per day to the consumer through domestic tap.

 8.How many cities have been awarded the prestigious title of 11 Cycling Pioneers of the country by the Government of India?

 A.5 Cities

 B.7 Cities

 C.11 Cities

 D.15 Cities

 Answer – C.11 Cities

Explanation :-

 Recently 11 cities of the country (Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Kohima, Nagpur, New Town Kolkata, Pimpri Chinchwad, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara and Warangal) have been awarded the prestigious title of 11 Cycling Pioneers by the Government of India.  Out of 25 cities in the country, 11 cities have been selected.  Each of whom will be given a prize of Rs 1 crore.

 9. Which physiological parameter monitoring system of India has been launched “Covid Beep”?

 A.First

 B.Third

 C.fourth

 D.seventh

 Answer – A.First

Explanation :-

 Recently India's first physiological parameter monitoring system “Covid Beep” has been launched.  This is the first cost effective system of indigenously manufactured wireless physiological parameter monitoring system.

 10. From which state of India, Raja Chilli has been exported to London for the first time?

 A.Goa

 B.Ladakh

 C.Uttarakhand

 D.Nagaland

 Answer – D.Nagaland

Explanation :-

 Raja Chilli, also known as Naga Raja Chilli, from the state of Nagaland, India, has been exported to London for the first time.  This Raja Chilli got Geographical Indication Certification in the year 2008.  This chili is one of the top 5 fastest chilies in the world based on Scoville heat units.

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