Daily Current Affairs Quiz 16 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.

Iron Dome is developed by A. Defence Research and Development Organisation B. Rafael Advanced Defence Systems Limited C. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency D. Defence Science & Technology Organization Explanation: 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

Malerkotla, the newly formed district is located in A. Gujarat B. Bihar C. Punjab D. Uttarakhand Explanation: Malerkotla has been declared as the 23rd district of Punjab upon Eid ul-Fitr (the festival of breaking the fast) of this year. Adjoining Amargarh and Ahmedgarh will also form part of Malerkotla district. Initially the sub-divisions of Malerkotla

Particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTG) like Bonda, Birhor and Chuktia Bhunjia are located in A. Assam B. Odisha C. Kerala D. Sikkim Explanation: Infections are being reported among the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) with the second wave of COVID-19 sweeping across rural heartland of Odisha. As many as 21 tribals across eight different PVTGs

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

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

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

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