Sunday, May 15, 2022

QUIZ - 2022/19

 

1) Which country plans to distribute one million free cannabis plants to households to be grown for medicinal use?

2) Four Indian photojournalists were awarded the Pulitzer Prize for their COVID19 coverage. The Pulitzer Prize for achievements in journalism and literature was established in 1917 by provisions in the will of Joseph Pulitzer, who had made a fortune as a newspaper publisher. Which American University administers the prize?

3) A high-profile libel case is being fought in the London High Court between the wives of two famous former footballers. After what famous writer of mystery novels is this case popularly referred to in the media?

4) Pandit Shivkumar Sharma who popularised the Santoor, originally a Persian instrument, in Hindustani classical music, passed away during this week. The original Santoor has 92 strings. How many strings are there in the modernised Indian Santoor?

5) India stunned Denmark to enter their maiden final of Thomas Cup for the World Men’s Team Badminton Championship. The Women’s Team Championship is being held in Bangkok simultaneously. After whom is it named?

6) In which African country are 8 miners trapped in a flooded mine waiting to be rescued since last 26 days?

7) Name the world’s largest manufacturer of cigarettes who is paying $ 16 billion to buy rival Swedish Match to enter the alternative business of smokeless tobacco.

8) The first pictures of the Black Hole at the centre of our Milky Way galaxy has been revealed. What is the name of this Black Hole?

9) Taj Mahal was in news this week for all wrong reasons. Who is the chief Persian architect of the iconic mausoleum?

10) Ukraine is widely tipped to win this year's Eurovision, the annual songwriting competition featuring participants mainly from European countries. Which Italian city is hosting this year's contest that is currently underway. 



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