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 Quiz 15 May 2021 are very important for Competitive Exams like SSC, Railway, RRB, Banking, IBPS, PSC, UPSC etc. We gkseries team compose these Current Affairs Quiz from Newspapers like The Hindu and other competitive magazines.
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Paris City Council is preparing to reduce car traffic in the centre of the French capital by which year? A. 2022 B. 2025 C. 2030 D. 2040 Explanation: Recently the Paris City Council is preparing a plan to drastically reduce car traffic in the centre of the French capital by 2022. The plan will ban
Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the ‘hike in compensation to self-employed’? A. Supreme Court has recently held that an extra 40% should be added to the income of deceased road accident victims who are aged below 40 years and are self-employed, while calculating compensation. B. The Supreme Court judgment recognises
Who was Indu Jain, recently seen in news? A. Indian Athlete B. Former Judge of the Supreme Court C. Prominent Indian media personality D. None of these Explanation: Times Group chairperson Indu Jain passed away due to Covid-related complications at the age of 84. Indu Jain (1936 – 2021) was a prominent Indian media personality
