Saturday, July 17, 2021

QUIZ twtw-28

 

1)      Identify this man who is creating a new buzz in the stock market that scaled fresh peaks this week



2)      This equestrian statue of an American Confederate General that had been at the centre of much violent protests by white supremacists in 2017 was finally brought down to loud cheers in Charlottesville. Name the General.



3)      Archaeological Survey of India removed the plaques commemorating a historic 16th C battle because it did not give an accurate narrative. What is this famous battle featuring a legendary horse?  



4)      Name the Pulitzer winning photo-journalist, famous for pictures like this, who was killed in action in Afghanistan.



5)      Why did RBI ban Mastercard from issuing new cards in India?



6)      For what chronic problem was the Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro hospitalised?



7)      Whose mural was vandalised after missing a penalty during England’s loss to Italy in the Euro Championship final?



8)      A copy of Super Mario 64, was sold for $1.56 million at an auction setting a new record. Who is the developer and publisher of this video game?



9)      US FDA issued a new advisory for Johnson and Johnson’s Covid vaccine, suggesting an increased risk of Guillain-Barré syndrome. What part of the body is targeted in this autoimmune disorder?



10)   What altitude was attained by Richard Branson’s spacecraft VSS Unity?



 

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