Static GK Test: May 05, 2022 - Bank Exams MCQ

• Kutiyattam is a traditional performing art form in the state of Kerala.
• It is officially recognised by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
• It is traditionally performed in temple theatres known as Koothambalams.
• It is the only surviving art form that uses drama from ancient Sanskrit theatre.

• The Earth Hour is organised by World Wide Fund for Nature.

• This event is held annually to encourage individuals, organizations etc to turn off non utilising electric lights for one hour from 8:30 to 9:30 on a specific day towards end of March.

• It was started in 2007. Earth Hour 2020 is scheduled for March 28, from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm.

• World Wide Fund for Nature is an international NGO to protect nature and to reduce adverse human impact on nature. It was formed in 1961.

• In 1959, Dwight D. Eisenhower became the first US President to visit India.

• During John F. Kennedy's Presidency (1961–63), India was considered a strategic partner of USA to counter the rise of communism in South Asia.

• President Barack Obama became the first US president to be the chief guest of the 66th Republic Day celebrations of India held on 26 January 2015.

• A velodrome is an arena for track cycling.
• Modern velodromes feature steeply banked oval tracks, consisting of two 180-degree circular bends connected by two straights.
• The first velodromes were constructed during the mid-late 19th century.

Scissor Cup is associated with football.

• International Solar Alliance was formed in COP 21 of UNFCCC. It was held in Paris, France.

• It is a ‘Sunshine countries’ alliance intiated by India.

• The headquarters of International Solar Alliance is in India.

• The primary objective of the alliance is to work for efficient exploitation of solar energy to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

• Indira Gandhi was the first female to be awarded Bharat Ratna in 1971.

• Mother Teresa became second female to get Bharat Ratan in 1980.

• Indira Gandhi served as Prime Minister of India from 1966-1977 and from 1980 to 1984, she became second longest serving Prime Minister of country.

• The full form of UNFCCC is United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

• It was signed in 1992 at United Nations Conference on Environment and Development. It entered into force in 1994.

• The main objective of UNFCCC is to achieve stabilization of green house gas concentration and to prevent anthropogenic interference with the Climate Change.

Lucknow is famous for Chikankari embroidery.

• Chikanakri Emboridery is believed to be introduced by Mughals.
• The main essence of the garment is a simple design, and while motifs are now added to make the garment look rich.
• The chikankari industry boasts of 2.5 lakh artisans, one of the biggest artisan clusters in India.

• Google was founded in September 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin.

• It is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

• Its headquarter is also known as Googleplex.