Sunday, January 22, 2023

QUIZ - 2023/3

 

1) Chinese New Year begins today. After what animal would it be known as?

2) 72 people perished in one of the deadliest plane crashes in Nepal. What airlines operated the ATR-72 plane?

3) In which country did representatives from 11 nations gather at an army base to pledge weapons to Ukraine?

4) Which city hosted the Miss Universe pageant that was won by Miss USA, R'Bonney Gabriel?

5) In which country did hundreds of thousands gather on streets to protest against raising of retirement age to 64?

6) A BJP MP apologised after “inadvertently” opening the emergency exit on a flight. What was the carrier?

7) Matteo Denaro, a top leader of the Sicilian mafia, was arrested after 30 years on the run, at a clinic where he was receiving treatment for cancer. What is the traditional Italian term used by the mafia members to refer to their organisation?

8) Australian Open is currently underway in Melbourne. Two of the courts are named after legendary Australian tennis players. One of them is Rod Laver. Who is the other?

9) The annual jamboree of global business leaders returned to its customary format in Davos after missing 2 years due to Covid. Where is Davos?

10) Who is Chris Hipkins replacing as Prime Minister after a sudden and surprising announcement to step down from power?

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