Sunday, April 17, 2022

QUIZ - 2022/15

 

1) Astronomers might have spotted the farthest ever object from earth. Known as HD1, it is estimated to be 13.5 billion light years away. What kind of object is it?

2) Today, the date of composing this quiz, is Good Friday. How is the date of Good Friday determined each year?

3) The first of the four major golf championships of the year was completed last Sunday. Where is it held traditionally each year?

4) A new museum to honour the Prime Ministers of the country was inaugurated in Teen Murti Bhavan, which was the residence of Jawaharlal Nehru. Originally known as Flagstaff House, to house whom was this built in 1930?

5) Which 2 countries announced that they are contemplating joining NATO?

6) How much was Boris Johnson fined for attending a party during lockdown?

7) Ioniq 5 has been voted World Car of the Year. Who makes this electric car?

8) Name the missile cruiser, the flagship of Russia’s Black Sea fleet, that was reportedly sunk by Ukraine.

9) Clubs from which 2 countries will compete in this year’s semi-finals of Champions League?

10) Passover, the major Jewish festival celebrating the exodus from slavery in Egypt began today. What is it known as in Hebrew?

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