Today's GK (14-12-21)

1.Catherine Russell, who has been seen in the news recently, is the new head of which global institution?
[A]WorldBank
[B]WorldEconomicForum
[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
[BTelangana
[C]MadhyaPradesh
[D] Gujarat
Answer: B [Telangana]

4.What is the status of “Bryde’s whale”, seen in the news recently?
[A]Extinct
[B]Endangered
[C] LeastConcern
[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]