Which government recently funded $50 million to combat mouse plague? A. Tasmania B. Victoria C. Queensland D. New South Wales Explanation: The NSW (New South Wales) Government has announced $50 million in funding to tackle the ongoing mouse plague, days after two of the state’s most influential rural lobby groups labelled it an ‘economic and […]
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Who was Nandivada Rathnasree, recently seen in news? A. Former politician B. Nehru Planetarium director C. NASA Director D. None of these Explanation: Passionate and notable astronomy educator Nandivada Rathnasree passed away due to COVID-19 complications. Dr Rathnasree was also a notable member of the Astronomical Society of India, and was also the first ever
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Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary, recently seen in news, located in A. Assam B. Bihar C. Odisha D. Kerala Explanation: A ‘cute’ American turtle popular as a pet is threatening to invade the natural water bodies across the Northeast, home to 21 of the 29 vulnerable native Indian species of freshwater turtles and tortoises. Between August
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According to the Government data, how many elephants were died hit by trains across India in 10 years? A. 105 B. 159 C. 186 D. 198 Explanation: According to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India, a total of 186 elephants were killed after being hit by trains across India
The Gaza Strip is located on the eastern coast of A. Red Sea B. Dead Sea C. Arabian Sea D. Mediterranean Sea Explanation: Israel bombarded Gaza with artillery and airstrikes in response to a new barrage of rocket fire from the Hamas-run enclave but stopped short of a ground offensive in the conflict that has
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Who was Homen Borgohain, recently seen in news? A. Eminent Assamese writer B. Veteran journalist C. Former president of Asom Sahitya Sabha D. All of these Explanation: Eminent Assamese writer, veteran journalist, Sahitya Akademi award winner, and former president of Asom Sahitya Sabha, Homen Borgohain passed away. Homen Borgohain was a popular figure in Assamese
Cyclone Tauktae, recently seen in news, occurred in A. Red Sea B. Arabian Sea C. Caribbean Sea D. Black Sea Explanation: The Indian Met Department issued a Red alert for the people living in and off the coast of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry. The severe cyclonic storm ‘Tauktae’ over the east-central Arabian
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When Sikkim celebrates its statehood day? A. 13 May B. 14 May C. 15 May D. 16 May Explanation: Sikkim celebrates its statehood day on 16 May. It marks the day in 1975 when Sikkim transitioned to become the 22nd state of India from being a monarchy earlier. Sikkim Day is very significant to all
Daily Current Affairs 16 May 2021 are the most important area from which a major share of questions come in SSC, Railway, state government recruitment exams, UPSC prelims, and mains. Let’s discuss the most important Current Affairs Today. Statehood Day of Sikkim 2021 Sikkim celebrates its statehood day on 16 May. It marks the day
The Iron Dome system, created by Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defence Systems Limited, intercepts targets in the skies above the Gaza Strip. An interceptor rocket with a high-powered gun is fired from a launcher above the intended target and guided by radar, with a high-precision guided rocket motor inside. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 The Iron
