QUIZ 2021 twtw-36

1) A scientific expedition may have discovered the world’s most northerly island off the coast of Greenland. What is the name of the Earth’s northernmost piece of landmass prior to this discovery?

2) Name the constituency from where West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will contest the by-election to be held later this month.

3) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin announced the discovery of a 3200-year old civilisation. After what river is it named?

4) Name the President of El Salvador who is personally steering his country’s adoption of bitcoin as legal tender.

5) Reilly Opelka was handed down the biggest fine ever at the US Open of $10000. What was his offence?

6) What is the name of Ravi Shastri’s book whose launch was at the centre of the Covid19 infection that ultimately led to the cancellation of the 5^th test match between India and England?

7) What are Zapad, Kavkaz, Tsentr and Vostok the names of?

8) The Solheim Cup, a biennial tournament contested by players representing Europe and USA, concluded during this week and was won by Europe. What is the sport involved?

9) Emma Raducanu became the first qualifier in tennis history to reach a Grand Slam final. What is her current ranking?

10) On what national highway was an emergency landing strip inaugurated for Indian Airforce Planes as part of a project to strengthen the security infrastructure?