Static GK and Current Events Questions and Answers: 13th April 2021

The topics discussed through the quizzes in this series are extremely important for all Government Job exams like UPSC Civil Services, SSC CGL, CHSL etc. Go through each question carefully. 

1. What does TRIFED stand for?

1. Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India
2. Territorial Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India
3. Tribal Cooperative Management and Development Federation of India
4. Tribal Villages Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India

Ans. a

Explanation: TRIFED stands for Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India.

2. Which ministry has launched the scheme- 'Sankalp se Siddhi': Village and Digital Connect drive ?

1. Ministry of Home 
2. Ministry of Tribal Affairs
3. Rural Development Ministry
4. Ministry of Commerce

Ans. b

Explanation: Ministry of Tribal Affairs, GOI has launched the 'Sankalp se Siddhi'- Village and Digital Connect drive to transform the tribal ecosystem across the country.

READ| Sankalp se Siddhi: Village and Digital Connect Drive 

3. Which statement listed below is true about the Sankalp se Siddhi scheme?

i) The main purpose of the drive is to activate the Van Dhan Vikas Kendras in tribal villages

ii) It is a 100-day drive that will entail 150 teams visiting 10 villages each

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

Ans. c

Explanation: The 'Sankalp se Siddhi'- Village and Digital Connect drive is aimed at transforming the tribal ecosystem in the country.The main purpose of the drive is to activate the Van Dhan Vikas Kendras in the tribal villages. It is a 100-day drive that will entail 150 teams visiting 10 villages each.

4. Which of the statements listed below is true about Van Dhan Vikas Kendras?

i) These were established under Environment Protection Act

ii) These are formed by 15 tribal Self Help Groups

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

Ans. b

Explanation: Van Dhan Vikas Kendras were established under the Van Dhan Yojana. These are formed by 15 tribal Self-Help Groups. Each group consists of twenty artisans or tribal food gatherers. 

5. Which of the countries listed below is not included in the E9 countries?

1. Sri Lanka
2. Bangladesh
3. Brazil
4. China 

Ans. a

Explanation: E9 is a forum of nine countries namely Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria and Pakistan. Know all about the E9 Forum here

6. What is the purpose of the E9 forum of countries?

1. To achieve the goals of UNESCO's Education for All initiative 
2. To protest for World Peace
3. To achieve population control 
4. None of the above 

Ans. a

Explanation: E9 is a forum of nine countries that aims at achieving the goals of UNESCO's Education For All (EFA) initiative.

7. In which year was the E9 initiative launched?

1. 1992
2. 1991
3. 1987
4. 1993

Ans. d

Explanation: E9 initiative was launched at the EFA Summit in New Delhi in 1993.

8. Which COVID 19 vaccine has been approved to be used in emergency in India?

1. Johnson & Johnson vaccine
2. Sputnik V
3. Pfizer
4. Moderna

Ans. b

Explanation: India's Subject Expert Committee has approved Dr. Reddy's application for emergency use authorization to Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine.

9. Which country is not included in the D10 group of countries?

1. US
2. Germany
3. India
4. Brazil

Ans. d

Explanation: D10 includes G7 countries – UK, US, Italy, Germany, France, Japan and Canada – plus Australia, South Korea and India. Brazil is not included in the list. Know all about D10 Countries here

10. The export of this drug has been restricted by the Indian Government till Covid situation improves in the country:

1. Remdesivir
2. Hydroxychloroquine
3. Dexamethasone 
4. Ibuprofen

Ans. a

Explanation: The Central Government on April 11, 2021, prohibited the exports of injections Remdesivir and Remdesivir Active Pharmaceuticals Ingredients- API.

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