Tuesday, December 07, 2021

QUIZ 2021 twtw-48

 

1)      Which city has overtaken Paris to become the world’s most expensive city to live in?



2)      Which country has named pop star Rihanna as its National Hero?



3)      Lionel Messi ex-Barcelona star won this year’s Ballon d’Or award for the 7th time. Name the woman footballer from Barcelona who was conferred with the same award.



4)      Why is the British equestrian showjumper Evie Toombes, born with a spinal defect, claiming damages in a landmark case that will have huge medical implications?



5)      Who has been named “Woman of the Year” by World Athletics for grooming talent?



6)      Who announced his decision to quit politics just 4 years after becoming the youngest democratically elected head of government at the age of 31?



7)      Defending champion Magnus Carlsen and challenger Ian Nepomniachtchi have drawn the first 5 games of the World Chess Championship. Where is it being played?



8)      After stepping down as the CEO of Twitter, Jack Dorsey has renamed his payments company. What are the old and new names?



9)      WHO skipped 2 Greek alphabets Nu and Xi and assigned the 15th alphabet Omicron to the new coronavirus variant. What letter comes after Omicron?



10)   The important Jewish festival of Hanukkah began on 28th November. How many days does it last?



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