1) In a classic example of how climate change affects our food, KFC was compelled to replace lettuce in its burgers in Australia because of acute shortage caused by devastating floods. What did they use instead of lettuce?
2) General John Allen, a retired 4-star General and the President of an influential think-tank, The Brookings Institution, is being investigated by the FBI for illegally lobbying on behalf of a foreign country. What is the country involved?
3) The world of healthcare is buzzing with excitement following the publication of a report that 18 patients had been completely cured of cancer after receiving a monoclonal antibody called Dostarlimab. What specific cancer were the patients suffering from?
4) For the 11th straight year, MIT continues to be at the top of the World University Rankings released during the week. Which institution pipped IITs to become the top ranked university in India?
5) In which Indian state did politicians from the ruling party and the opposition clash online over the poor performance of the state’s Class 10 students?
6) The 19th edition of Asia’s premier defence and security summit is currently taking place in Singapore after a gap of 2 years. Organised by the British think-tank, International Institute for Strategic Studies, it derives its name after the hotel hosting it. What is the name of the summit?
7) An underwater seagrass meadow covering 180 square kilometres has been identified by scientists as a single organism, making it the world’s largest plant. Off the coast of which country is it located?
8) Which country kicked off a 6-month long 4-day week trial involving 70 companies and 3300 employees?
9) 41-time champions Mumbai broke the 92-year-old world record of New South Wales for the highest margin of victory in first class cricket. Who were their hapless opponents in the Ranji Trophy quarter final match to suffer this record 725-run loss?
10) The climate emergency is making some countries take rather bizarre steps. Which country has decided to tax the burps of cattle to curb the emission of methane?
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