Sunday, March 15, 2026

QUIZ - 2026/10

 

1) What is the "Freedom Shield" operation witnessed during the week?

2) Users of GLP-1 weight loss drug are increasing their consumption of what product?

3) What unusual object landed in an empty bedroom in the German city of Koblenz?

4) Why did René Redzepi, the co-founder and head chef of the world-renowned Danish restaurant Noma step down?

5) 10th March is dedicated to the celebration of what fictional character?

6) Al Quds Day is traditionally observed on the last Friday of the Ramadan month every year through protest marches and rallies in different parts of the world. What place does Al Quds refer to?

7) 14th March celebrated as Pi Day coincides with the birthday of which renowned scientist?

8) The International Energy Agency announced the largest release of oil in history from the emergency stockpile. How many million barrels of crude would be released?

9) Which country granted asylum to some players of the Iranian women's football team?

10) During the week, we celebrated the 250th anniversary of one of the most iconic books - The Wealth of Nations. Who wrote it?

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Answers to Quiz - 2026/09

 

  1. 20%
  2. Spain
  3. Galaxy
  4. Japan
  5. Neo
  6. Kuwait
  7. Rembrandt
  8. United Airlines
  9. Mediterranean Shipping Company
  10. Indonesian President – Prabowo Subianto

Sunday, March 08, 2026

QUIZ - 2026/09

 

1) Approximately how much of global petroleum consumption is shipped through the Hormuz strait?

2) Which NATO country refused to allow the U.S. to use its military bases for operations against Iran?

3) Astronomers have detected a new kind of object in space using the Hubble Space Telescope. Called CDG-2, what kind of object is it?

4) A court in which country ordered the dissolution of Unification Church, whose followers are known as "Moonies"?

5) What is the name of the new budget Macbook (laptop) launched by Apple?

6) Which Gulf country shot down three American fighter jets accidentally?

7) A long-lost painting worth millions was rediscovered after 65 years. Who is the painter?

8) Which airline amended its passenger policy to remove and even ban flyers who refuse to use headphones during flights?

9) Which is the world’s largest shipping company that suspended cargo bookings to the Middle East?

10) Which world leader was the first to offer to mediate between Iran and the US after the war broke out?

Saturday, March 07, 2026

Answers to Quiz - 2026/08

 

  1. Cervical Cancer
  2. Zydus Lifesciences
  3. Ajay Sharma
  4. Manipuri
  5. Blizzard prevented staff from getting to the printing facility
  6. Australia
  7. $ 150 billion
  8. Epic Fury
  9. Dew Cure
  10. C V Raman

Sunday, March 01, 2026

QUIZ - 2026/08

 

1) India rolled out a vaccination campaign against the virus known as HPV. What condition does this virus cause?

2) Which Indian pharma company is all set to launch its generic version of the weight-loss drug Semaglutide on the day its patent expires?

3) In an incredible fairy tale fashion, Jammu & Kashmir won the Ranji Trophy. Which former India test cricketer is the head coach of the winning team?

4) Boong, an Indian film, was the surprise "Best Children's & Family Film" winner at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards. In what language has the film been made?

5) Why did The Boston Globe fail to appear in print on 24th February for the first time in its 153-year history?

6) Along the coast of which country did a mother-daughter team discover the world's largest known coral colony?

7) What is the estimated amount of U.S. tariff refunds following the Supreme Court’s decision to strike them down?

8) What is the name of the US military operation against Iran?

9) What is the chemical used to tackle dew in the outfield at the ongoing T20 World Cup?

10) National Science Day is celebrated on 28th February in honour of which renowned scientist?

Saturday, February 28, 2026

Answers to Quiz - 2026/07

 

  1. Norway
  2. Param
  3. Geneva
  4. Italy
  5. New York Times
  6. Barack Obama
  7. Fire
  8. Mark Zuckerberg
  9. Not disclosing his meeting with a Chinese businessman
  10. Slalom

Sunday, February 22, 2026

QUIZ - 2026/07

 

1) Which country is leading the medals table at the ongoing Winter Olympics?

2)  After the embarrassment of a Chinese made robot dog, a fully India-made robot dog was launched at the AI Summit in New Delhi. What is its name?

3) Which city hosted both USA-Iran and Russia-Ukraine talks this week?

4) Where did the iconic "Lovers Arch" collapse on Valentine's Day?

5) In which newspaper did Warren Buffet invest $350 million?

6) Who said that aliens are real, but they haven’t seen them?

7) Which of the five Chinese traditional elements has paired with the Year of the Horse this time after 60 years?

8) Who testified this week in a landmark social media addiction trial in Los Angeles?

9) Why did Peru's parliament impeach its President just 4 months after assuming office?

10) In which event did Arif Mohammad Khan compete, one of the 2 Indians who participated in the Winter Olympics?