QUIZ - 2022/3

 

1) The massive underwater volcano eruption near the South Pacific island nation of Tonga, which triggered tsunami advisories, is being regarded by experts as a once-in-a-millenium event for the volcano. What is the name of this volcano?

2) Airlines are suspending their operations to US because of a perceived threat to flight safety from 5G signals. What flight instrument’s functioning are they specifically concerned about?

3) The doyen of Kathak, Birju Maharaj, passed away this week at the age of 84. For which Kamalahasan film did he win the National Award for Best Choreography in 2013?

4) Many tennis players at the ongoing Australian Open have been baffled and irritated by loud crowd chanting that sounds like booing. Which celebrated footballer’s goal celebration cry is being imitated by the crowd?

5) The controversial Antrix – Devas deal, back in the limelight following a Supreme Court order, revolved around leasing transponders of ISRO’S two communication satellites for digital multimedia services. What were the 2 satellites involved?

6) Punjab assembly elections were postponed by a week to accommodate the birthday celebrations of Guru Ravidas, a 14^th C poet-saint. The Ravidassia movement, a spin-off sect from orthodox Sikhism, came into prominence following an assassination attempt on its Gurus in 2009. Where is the headquarters of the sect?

7) Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has announced that the “Doomsday Clock”, a universally recognised indicator of the world’s vulnerability to catastrophic events, will remain unchanged for the third year in a row. At what time to midnight is it presently set?

8) Which country is planning to change its internationally recognised official name in English by registering it with UN?

9) Houthi rebels of Yemen claimed responsibility for the drone attacks near Abu Dhabi airport which killed three. They were retaliating against the recent successes of “al-Amaliqa”, the UAE backed pro-government militia in the 7-year-old civil war. How do we know these troops in English?

10) During the course of this week, the world learned that Nobel laureate Gabriel Garcia Marquez had a secret daughter out of wedlock. What is her name?