1. Which state’s Forest Department conducted a water birds census for the first time in January-February 2021?
a) West Bengal
b) Maharashtra
c) Assam
d) Tripura
Answer (a) West Bengal
The forest department of West Bengal recently conducted its first water birds census. The study was conducted between January 12 and February 2, 2021 in 54 different locations across the state.Around 65 species have been found so far.
2. When will the Prime Minister inaugurate the centenary celebrations of Chauri Chaura incident?
a) February 4th
b) February 5th
c) February 6th
d) February 7th
Answer (a) February 4th
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be inaugurating the Chauri Chaura centenary celebrations through video conferencing on February 4, 2021.
3. The Chauri Chaura incident had taken place during which among the following Indian freedom movements?
a) Quit India
b) Civil Disobedience
c) Non-cooperation
d) None of the Above
Answer (c) Non-cooperation
The Chauri Chaura incident took place on February 4, 1922 at Chauri Chaura in the Gorakhpur district of British India. The Mahatma Gandhi-led Non-cooperation movement was underway then.
4. The Defence Ministry has awarded the contract to manufacture 83 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas fighters to which among the following companies?
a) DRDO
b) Antrix
c) TASL
d) HAL
Answer (d) HAL
The Defence Ministry has awarded a contract to manufacture 83 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas fighters to the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) at the Aero India international air show on February 3, 2021.
5. Which country has become the fastest country in the world to reach 4 million COVID-19 vaccination mark in 18 days?
a) US
b) UK
c) India
d) UAE
Answer (c) India
In a landmark moment, India has become the fastest country in the world to reach the 4 million COVID-19 vaccination mark in 18 days. This was informed by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on February 3, 2021.
