Sunday, December 11, 2022

QUIZ - 2022/49

 

1) With a view to restrict Russia’s oil income, an EU price cap on Russian oil went into force this week. What is the price cap on Russian oil?

2) What notorious Russian arms dealer, dubbed as “Merchant of Death”, was swapped by USA in exchange for the basketball player Brittney Griner who was in a Russian prison on drug related charges?

3) Which state in USA witnessed a closely contested runoff eventually giving a one-seat majority to the Democrats in the Senate?

4) What French writer and philanthropist who co-authored best sellers like “Is Paris Burning”, “City of Joy” and “Freedom at Midnight” passed away at the age of 91?

5) What is the name of the far-right movement, whose members were arrested in Germany for plotting to overthrow the government?

6) He borrowed $ 1 million from a friend to start a tennis academy that went on to produce at least 10 players who became World No.1. Name this legendary tennis coach who passed away at the age of 91.

7) For the first time, the US Dollar will carry the signature of a female treasury secretary. What is her name?

8) Leaders from 196 countries are meeting in Montreal. What is the agenda of this 2-week conference?

9) Who tweeted “Sorry Joe, football won” after USA lost its world cup match, in a good-natured banter over Americans calling the game soccer?

10) Oxford Dictionary’s word of the year for 2022 was chosen by a public vote. What is this word, which means “unapologetically self-indulgent, lazy, slovenly or greedy”?

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