General Knowledge (Part – B : english) (NDA/NA SOLVED PAPER 2021-I) (101 to 150)

Total Questions: 50

41. As per the data upto November, 2020, released by the Union Finance Ministry, which one of the following countries ranks 1 in terms of ODI (Outward Direct Investment) for the year 2020-21?

Correct Answer: (b) Singapore
Solution:Singapore
FDI equity inflows to India FY 2021, by leading investing country. In financial year 2021, Singapore had the highest FDI equity inflow to India, which was valued at over 17 billion Indian rupees, followed by the United States valued at nearly 14 billion Indian rupees.

42. 'Exercise Desert Knight - 21' is a bilateral air exercise between the Indian Air Force and the Air Force of which one of the following countries?

Correct Answer: (b) France
Solution:
  • The Indian Air Force and French Air and Space Force concluded the joint military exercise Ex Desert Knight 2021, which was held at Air Force Station Jodhpur.
    The ministry said that combat enablers included AWACS, AEW&C aircraft of the IAF as well as A400M and A330 based MRTT (Medium Range Tanker and Transport) aircraft of the FASF.

43. Tableau of which one of the following States/Union Territory was adjudged best in the Republic Day Parade, 2021?

Correct Answer: (b) Uttar Pradesh
Solution:The Uttar Pradesh tableau was given the award for best tableau out of total 32. The theme of the UP tableau was "Ayodhya: Cultural Heritage of Uttar Pradesh". The tableau of Tripura was chosen as the second-best tableau.

44. In the recently concluded elections in December 2020, Faustin-Archange Touadéra has won a second term in office as President of one of the following countries. Identify the country.

Correct Answer: (a) Central African Republic
Solution:Faustin-Archange Touadéra is a Central African politician and academic who has been President of the Central African Republic since March 2016. He previously was Prime Minister of the Central African Republic from January 2008 to January 2013.

45. Which one of the following statements is not correct in respect of the 'Legion of Merit' award?

Correct Answer: (d) It is the highest civilian award of the United States of America.
Solution:The Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal are the highest civilian awards of the United States. The award is not limited to U.S. citizens and, while it is a civilian award, it can also be awarded to military personnel and worn on the uniform.

46. Which one of the following statements is most appropriate about 'Exercise Kavach'?

Correct Answer: (d) It is a joint military exercise involving the Indian Army, the Indian Navy, the Indian Air Force and also the Indian Coast Guard.
Solution:
  • A large-scale Tri service Military 'Exercise Kavach' will be conducted in January 2021 under the aegis of the Andaman and Nicobar Comr and (ANC), the only Joint Forces Command of the country.
  • The Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) is the first integrated theatre command in India with headquarters at Port Blair.
  • Participation: Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force and Indian Coast Guard.
  • Features: The exercise involves synergised application of maritime surveillance assets, coordinated air and maritime strikes, air defence, submarine and landing operations.
  • The joint force would execute multi domain, high intensity offensive and defensive manoeuvres in the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal.
  • The tri-services exercise aims to fine tune joint war- fighting capabilities and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) towards enhancing operational synergy.
  • Significance: The exercise will check the preparedness of all the agencies in dealing with an asymmetric threat.
  • Asymmetrical threats are unconventional strategies and tactics adopted by a force.
  • Need of Such Exercise: The 1993 Bombay Bombings and the 2008 Mumbai Attacks happened due to the poorly guarded maritime border.

47. Recently a state of emergency has been declared in which one of the following countries?

Correct Answer: (d) Myanmar
Solution:
  • Myanmar military declared a state of emergency in the country for one year, hours after detaining civilian leaders including State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and President U Win Myint.
  • The state-run Radio and Television (MRTV) announced on its social media page that it was no longer working on Monday morning, Xinhua reported.
  • Telecommunications in the capital city of Naypyitaw and some other regions and states are also being cut off.
  • In the early morning raids, State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, President U Win Myint and other senior officials have been detained by the military

48. Which one of the following teams is the winner of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, 2021?

Correct Answer: (c) Tamil Nadu
Solution:Tamil Nadu produced an impressive batting display after left-arm spinner M Siddarth's four-wicket haul as they lifted the coveted Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy after defeating Baroda by seven wickets in the final in Ahmedabad on Sunday (January 31)

49. Which country has replaced Maldives to host the 2023 Indian Ocean Island Games?

Correct Answer: (a) Madagascar
Solution:Madagascar
Madagascar to host 2023 Indian Ocean Games after Maldives withdraws. (Seychelles News Agency) - Madagascar will host the 11th edition of the Indian Ocean Islands Games in 2023 after the withdrawal of Maldives, said the president of International Games Council, Seychellois Antonio Gopal

50. Identify the correct reason, out of the following, about Claire Polosak for being in the news:

Correct Answer: (c) She became the first female match official to conduct a men's cricket test match.
Solution:History will be made in Windhoek, Namibia, on Saturday, 27 April, when Claire Polosak will become the first woman to umpire a men's one-day international.