Current STATIC GK 2021 For SSC/Railway/NTPC/Group-D
1. Recently, who has launched an exclusive “Enforcing Contracts Portal” in the Department of Justice located?
a. Rajnath Singh
b. Barun mitra
c. Narendra Singh
d. Hardeep Singh Puri
Secretary Shri Barun Mitra has recently launched an exclusive “Enforcing Contracts Portal” in the Department of Justice, Delhi. The purpose of this portal is to promote ease of doing business in the country and improve the “Contract Enforcement Law”.
2. Who has been appointed as the US interim ambassador to India by the US President recently?
a. Rahul Sachdeva
b. Atul kashyap
c. Atul Agnihotri
d. None of these
US President Joe Biden has appointed Indian American Atul Kashyap as US interim ambassador to India. Atul Kashyap is a specialist in India-US relations and has served in the government for a long time in India-related matters. Kashyap's appointment will further strengthen India-US partnership amid the pandemic. He has also previously served in the US Embassy in Delhi.
3. Plus K417N mutation belongs to which classification of SARS-CoV-2 virus
a. Beta
b. Gamma plus
c. Theta
d. Delta plus
4. Recently in which city Prakash Javadekar has inaugurated Asia's longest track NATRAX[1]High Speed Track?
a. Pune
b. Chennai
c. Kolkata
d. Indore
5. From which of the following countries, the central government has approved the import of potatoes without a license till June 2022
a. China
b. Russia
c. Bhutan
d. Japan
The central government has allowed unlicensed potato imports from Bhutan till June 2022. This step of the government will help in increasing the domestic supply of potatoes. Earlier only import without license was allowed till 31 January 2021. India imported potatoes worth Rs 24.17 lakh in the year 2020-21, while Rs 10.97 lakh was imported in the year 2019-20.
6. Who is the author of the launch book "Habba Khatun"?
a. Mahesh Nagpal
b. Kajal Suri
c. Vikas Jain
d. None of These
a. Tik Tok
b. Share it
c. Uc browser
d. Wechat
A Pakistani court has once again ordered the suspension of China's video sharing app Tik Tok. Three months ago, the government had removed the ban from this app. The Sindh High Court gave this order on a petition by a Pakistani national alleging that this app is increasing immorality and obscenity in the country.
8. Recently, in honor of which player in Spain, his birth anniversary was declared as National Tennis Day?
a. Max erstappen
b. Roger Federer
c. Rafael Nadal
d. None of These
In honor of tennis player Rafael Nadal, his birth anniversary was declared National Tennis Day in Spain. To commemorate this, the Government of Spain will celebrate National Tennis Day every year on 23 June to encourage people in their country towards national tennis.
9. Who has been appointed as the captain of the Olympic bound Indian men's hockey team?
a. Vipin Dahiya
b. Manpreet Singh
c. Manish kaul
d. None of These
Manpreet Singh has been appointed as the captain of the 16-member Olympic-bound Indian men's hockey team. Also experienced defenders Birender Lakra and Harmanpreet Singh have been named as vice-captains. Rani Rampal has been appointed as the captain of the 16-member Olympic-bound Indian women's hockey team.
10.Which institute released a study on the 'not-for-profit' hospital model in India?
a. NITI Aayog
b. Finance Commission
c. Election commission
d. Human rights commission
Government of India think tank NITI Aayog released a comprehensive study on the 'not-for[1]profit' hospital model in the country. It presents research-based findings on non-profit hospitals and compares them with private hospitals and central government health schemes. It also discusses cost-control strategies implemented by non-profit hospitals.
11.Which institute is hosting the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2021
a. TRAI
b. WTRAI
c. GSMA
d. UNEP
The world's largest mobile event of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) began in a hybrid form on June 28 in Barcelona, a city in Spain. Last year, the event was canceled due to the high number of cases of COVID-19. Top brands like Google, Nokia, Xiaomi, Facebook and Sony are not attending this year's in-person event. MWC Barcelona, an annual event focused on innovations in the telecommunications industry, is hosted by GSMA.
12.Which psychiatrist has been appointed as the director of NIMHANS Science Institute?
a. Naresh Joshi
b. Divesh Pathani
c. Dr. Pratima Murthy
d. None of These
Renowned Indian psychiatrist Dr Pratima Murthy has been appointed as the director of the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS). He has been selected for the directorship of NIMHANS for the next 5 years. Who will retire from this post in March 2026. Dr Pratima Murthy was awarded the WHO Regional Director's Special Recognition Award on World No Tobacco Day
13.Recently Reserve Bank of India issued guidelines for outsourcing for which category of banks
a. Private bank
b. Nationalized bank
c. Cooperative bank
d. International bank
The Reserve Bank of India has issued guidelines for co-operative banks to manage risks arising out of outsourcing of financial services. As per these guidelines, the bank should maintain control of outsourced activities and undertake outsourcing as per guidelines within 6 months. It also said that the CEO and senior management of co-operative banks will be responsible for evaluating the risks of all outsourcing activities.
14.Who became the first woman fighter pilot of Indian Air Force from Jammu and Kashmir
a. Mahima Joshi
b. Mavaya Sudan
c. Jasleen Kaur
d. None of These
Mawya Sudan became the first Indian Air Force woman fighter pilot from the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Mawya Sudan has become the 12th female fighter pilot to be inducted into the Indian Air Force (IAF). He was commissioned as a fighter pilot of the Air Force Academy in Hyderabad at the Joint Graduation Parade Ceremony in June 2021 year-old Mawya is a resident of Lamberi village near the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.
15.Which organization published a global report on racial justice and inequality?
a. UNSC
b. UNGA
c. UNEP
d. UNHRC
The UN human rights chief has released a report on racial justice and inequality and submitted it to the UN Human Rights Council. According to this report, racism against people of African descent is still systemic in many parts of the world.
16. Which of the following is not correct
a March,22-World Water day
b April, 22- World Earth day
c May, 22-World Biodiversity day
d June, 22-World Yoga day
17. The first Indian railway station to get the ISO 14001: 2015 certificate is-/ISO 14001: 2015
A Guwahati Railway Station
b Jaipur Railway Station
c New Delhi Railway Station
d Lucknow Railway Station
Indian Railway (IR) runs more than 20,000 passenger trains daily, on both long-distance and suburban routes, from 7,349 stations across India.
18. 'Dustlik' is a military exercise between India and which country?
a) Kazakhstan
b) Tajikistan
c) Uzbekistan
d) Turkmenistan
Country ---- Capital
Kazakhstan - Nūr-Sūltan
Tajikistan - Dushanbe
Uzbekistan - Tashkent
Turkmenistan - Ashgabat
19. Recently in which city local train Indian Railway Commission has introduced mobile train radio communication system
(a) New Delhi
(b) Kolkata
(c) Mumbai
(d) Chennai
20. Who was the first Indian woman to be depicted on Indian Stamps?
(a) Sarojini Naidu
(b) Kasturba Gandhi
(c) Meerabai
(d) Rani Laxmibai
21.From which country is the spirit of brotherhood inspired in the Constitution of India?
a) America
b) Russia
c) France
d) Ireland
22.Which state was formed on 31st January, 1972?
a) Telangana
b) Meghalaya
c) Odisha
d) Goa
Meghalaya, state of India, located in the northeastern part of the country. It is bounded by the Indian state of Assam to the north and northeast and by Bangladesh to the south and southwest. The state capital is the hill town of Shillong, located in east-central Meghalaya
Formation- 21 January 1972
Capital - Shillong
Largest city- Shillong
Districts- 11
Government Governor- Satya Pal Malik
Chief Minister- Conrad Sangma (NPP)
Legislature- Unicameral (60 seats)
Rajya Sabha - 1
Lok Sabha - 2
High Court- Meghalaya High Court
Total Area- 22,429 km2 (8,660 sq mi)
Area rank- 22nd
Total Population (2011 census)-2,964,007
Rank- 22nd Density- 130/km2 (340/sq mi)
Geographical features – The Jaintia Hills district was created on 22 February 1972. It has a total geographical area of 3,819 square kilometres (1,475 sq mi) and a population of 295,692 as per the 2001 census. The district headquarters is in Jowai. Jaintia Hills district is the largest producer of coal in the state. Coal mines can be seen all over the district. Limestone production in the state is increasing, as there is high demand from cement industries. Recently, the one big district was divided into two: West Jaintia Hills and East Jaintia Hills
The East Khasi Hills district was carved out of the Khasi Hills on 28 October 1976. The district has covered an area of 2,748 square kilometres (1,061 sq mi) and has a population of 660,923 as per the 2001 census. The headquarters of East Khasi Hills is located in Shillong.
The Ri-Bhoi district was formed by the further division of East Khasi Hills district on 4 June 1992. It has an area of 2,448 square kilometres (945 sq mi). The total population of the district was 192,795 in the 2001 census. The district headquarters is at Nongpoh. It has a hilly terrain, and a large part of the area is covered with forests. The Ri-Bhoi district is known for its pineapples and is the largest producer of pineapples in the state.
The West Khasi Hills district is the largest district in the state with a geographical area of 5,247 square kilometres (2,026 sq mi). The district was carved out of Khasi Hills District on 28 October 1976. The district headquarters are located at Nongstoin.
The East Garo Hills district was formed in 1976 and has a population of 247,555 as per the 2001 census. It covers an area of 2,603 square kilometres (1,005 sq mi). The District Headquarters are at Williamnagar, earlier known as Simsangiri. Nongalbibra, a town in this district, has many coal mines. The coal is transported to Goalpara and Jogighopa via NH62.
The West Garo Hills district lies in the western part of the state and covers a geographical area of 3,714 square kilometres (1,434 sq mi). The population of the district is 515,813 as per the 2001 census. The district headquarters are located at Tura.
The South Garo Hills district came into existence on 18 June 1992 after the division of the West Garo Hills district. The total geographical area of the district is 1,850 square kilometres (710 sq mi). As per the 2001 census the district has a population of 99,100. The district headquarters are at Baghmara.
One of the world’s wettest regions is found in Meghalaya—Cherrapunji, which has an average annual precipitation of about 450 inches (11,430 mm) during monsoon season (from May to September). As of 2012, there are 11 districts, 16 towns and an estimated 6,026 villages in Meghalaya
Tourist Centres
Meghalaya is dotted with a number of lovely tourist spots, where nature unveils herself in all her glory. Shillong, the capital city, has a number of beautiful spots. They are Ward's Lake, Lady Hydari Park, Bishop Beadon Falls, Elephant Falls, Umiam Lake, Mini Zoo and Shillong Peak overlooking the city and the Shillong Golf Course, which is one of the best in the country
23.In which year Sikkim became a state of India?
a) 1972
b) 1974
c) 1975
d) 1977
24.Which of the following articles is related to the prevention of human traffic and forced labor?
a) Article - 21
b) Article - 22
c) Article - 23
d) Article -24
Article 21-Guarantees that no person shall be deprived of his life and personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.
Article 22-Provides that the person shall be informed of the ground of his arrest, he shall have legal practitioner of his choice and that he must be produced before the nearest magistrate within 24 hours of his arrest.
Article 23-Prohibits traffic in human beings and forced labour.
Article 24-Prohibits employing children below age of 14 in any hazardous employment.
25.Under which article of the Indian Constitution is the right to hoist the flag?
a) Article - 18(1)
b) Article - 19(1)
c) Article- 20(1)
d) Article - 21(1)
Article 19(1) in The Constitution Of India 1949
(1) All citizens shall have the right
(a) to freedom of speech and expression;
(b) to assemble peaceably and without arms;
(c) to form associations or unions;
(d) to move freely throughout the territory of India;
(e) to reside and settle in any part of the territory of India;
(f) omitted
(g) to practise any profession, or to carry on any occupation, trade or business
26.Under which article of the Indian Constitution, the right to education has been defined?
a) Article - 18(1)
b) Article - 19(1)
c) Article - 20(1)
d) Article - 21(1)
Article 21A-Provides for free and compulsory education of the age of six to fourteen years.
27.Which of the following states does not follow the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution?
a) Assam
b) Meghalaya
c) Tripura
d) Nagaland
28.Which Article of our Constitution says that in case of equality of votes in the House, the Speaker has the final casting vote
a) Article 100
b) Article -101
c) Article -102
d) Article -103
Article 101 of Constitution of India -"Vacation of seats"
Article 102 of Constitution of India- "Disqualification's for membership"
Article 103 of Constitution of India- "Decision on questions as to disqualifications of members"
29.Which part has been called by Bhim Rao Ambedkar as a unique feature of the Indian Constitution?
a) Preamble
b) Fundamental Rights
c) Directive Principles of Policy
d) Fundamental duty
The Directive Principles of State Policy have been included in Article 36 to 51 in Part-4 of the Constitution. Directive principles of policy are not binding i.e. if the state fails to implement them then no one can go to court against it
30.In whose mind the idea of the first Constituent Assembly for India came
a) Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel
b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c) M.N.Rai
d) BR Ambedkar
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