QUIZ - 2022/51

 

1) What legendary singer-songwriter has been offered a walk-on role in Coronation Street, after confessing that he was a fan of the longest running television soap opera?

2) Two million people are estimated to have converged around the iconic obelisk in Buenos Aires to celebrate Argentina’s triumph in World Cup football. Built in 1936, what does the obelisk commemorate?

3) Jin, the oldest member of the Korean pop band BTS, began his mandatory military service. What are the fans of BTS known as?

4) Which country’s Prime Minister officially apologised for the nation’s historical role in slavery and slave trade?

5) Kylan Mbappe scored a hat-trick in the world cup final against Argentina at Qatar. Who is the only other player to do so in the history of World Cup? (Hint - Not Pele)

6) Supply of what advanced surface-to-air missile system to Ukraine was annonced by USA during Zelensky's surprise visit to Washington?

7) What is the name of the candelabra with seven or nine branches that is traditionally lit during the Jewish festival of Hanukkah?

8) The infamous serial killer of 1970s who was known by the moniker of “bikini killer” is being released from prison in Nepal on medical and age grounds. What is his name?

9) The popularity of what AI tool created by OpenAI has sparked concerns over the future of Google’s search engine prompting the management to issue a “Code Red”?

10) Who is Time magazine’s person of the year for 2022?