Current Affairs 16th December 2021 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Catherine Russell, who has been seen in the news recently, is the new head of which global institution?
A. World Bank
B. World Economic Forum
C. UNICEF
D. IMF
Answer [C] UNICEF
2. Marmosa (mouse opossums) are endemic to which region?
A. America
B. Antarctica
C. Europe
D. Asia
Answer [A] America
3. Which Indian state has witnessed cases of Covidengue, a combination of both COVID-19 and Dengue?
A. Kerala
B. Telangana
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Gujarat
Answer [B] Telangana
4. What is the status of “Bryde’s whale”, seen in the news recently?
A. Extinct
B. Endangered
C. Least Concern
D. Near Threatened
Answer [B] Endangered
5. Jhilli Dalabehera, who won a gold medal in Commonwealth championship, is associated with which sports?
A. Archery
B. Shooting
C. Weight-Lifting
D. Boxing
Answer [C] Weight-Lifting
6. What is the theme of the “International Universal Health Coverage Day” 2021?
A. Sustainable Health Coverage
B. Leave No One’s Health Behind: Invest in Health Systems for All
C. Universal access to Healthcare
D. Equitable and healthy socirty
Answer [B] Leave No One’s Health Behind: Invest in Health Systems for All
7. Island Territory of New Caledonia recently voted to stay part of which country?
A. USA
B. Japan
C. Russia
D. France
Answer [D] France
8. ‘Commercial Space Astronaut Wings program’ is associated with which country?
A. USA
B. China
C. Russia
D. Australia
Answer [A] USA
9. As per the updated DICGC Act, account holders can access their insured deposit amount within ____days.
A. 30
B. 45
C. 90
D. 180
Answer [C] 90
10. Buxa tiger reserve, recently seen in the news, is located in which state/UT?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Bihar
C. Meghalaya
D. West Bengal
Answer [D] West Bengal