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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