Sunday, July 03, 2022

QUIZ - 2022/26

 


1) Russian forces withdrew from the strategic Snake Island saying that it is a goodwill gesture to allow Ukraine to export grains. In which sea is the island located?

2) In which city did NATO leaders gather for a summit this week?

3) Which country became the 10th member of a select club of nations to put a satellite in space using its own home-grown rocket technology?

4) Which country defaulted on its foreign debt for the first time in more than 100 years?

5) Remains of what animal have been unearthed by archaeologists at Pompeii, which was buried after a volcanic eruption in 79AD?

6) India was among the 5 countries invited to the G7 Summit in Germany. Three other countries were Argentina, Indonesia and South Africa. Name the remaining country.

7) What common household article is emerging as a symbol of protest by activists on streets and Social Media following the overturning of Roe V Wade by the US Supreme Court?

8) For the first time, NASA used a commercial facility outside USA to launch rockets for a mission. Which country did they use?

9) Current world number 1 Iga Swiatek extended her winning streak to 37 while winning her second round match at Wimbledon. Who holds the world record for the longest winning streak of 74 matches?

10) Finally, a tough one based on an annual ritual that took place during this week. What word did Rev. Claudius Buchanan, an Anglican chaplain stationed in India, popularise in English language, describing it as a dangerous, violent and bloody cult?


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