QUIZ - 2023/21

 

1) Vegas Golden Knights won the Stanley Cup, the oldest professional sports trophy in North America. For what sport is this trophy awarded?

2) Mount Mayon, a volcano famous for its perfectly conical shape, erupted in which country?

3) Who is at the centre of the “Partygate” scandal, the report on which was submitted during this week?

4) Which capital city was lit up in purple to celebrate 10^th anniversary of a popular band?

5) Donald Trump, who became the first President in US history to face criminal charges, appeared in court in which city?

6) Which city is currently hosting the Special Olympics Games?

7) Which famed singer’s world tour was blamed for inflation in Sweden?

8) Novak Djokovic created history by winning his 23^rd Grand Slam at the French Open. What Grand Slam title has he won most (10) times?

9) Artificial Intelligence is enabling the creation of the “final” song of which famous band of yesteryears?

10) Ownership of what iconic football club is reportedly being negotiated with a Qatari banker by the Glazer family?

Answers to Quiz - 2023/20

 

1. Dnipro
2. Mike Pence
3. Istanbul
4. Biparjoy
5. Magadan
6. Crocodile
7. Little Boy
8. Vision Pro
9. Iran
10. Finland

 

QUIZ - 2023/20

 

1) On what river in Ukraine was a dam breached, allegedly by Russia, leading to a flood inundating towns and villages?

2) Name the former Vice-President of USA who officially staked his claim for the Republican nomination for next year’s Presidential election

3) Which city hosted the Champions League final, resulting in a historic treble for Manchester City?

4) Name the powerful cyclone brewing in the Arabian Sea that is believed to be halting the advance of the South West Monsoon

5) In which Russian town did an Air India plane make an emergency landing following an engine snag?

6) What animal gave a “virgin birth” (without mating with a male) in Costa Rica?

7) El Nino, the unusual warming of water in the Pacific Ocean, has finally been confirmed. What does El Nino mean in Spanish?

8) What is the name of the Virtual Reality headset launched by Apple?

9) Which country unveiled its hypersonic ballistic missile named Fattah?

10) In which country was a millionaire fined $ 130,000 for speeding?

Answers to Quiz - 2023/19

 

1. New Zealand
2. Chhattisgarh
3. Al Pacino
4. Kosovo
5. 2030
6. Cannes
7. Nvidia
8. Uruguay
9. Singapore
10. Taylor Swift

QUIZ - 2023/19

1) Which country’s airline started weighing passengers as part of a survey to determine average passenger weight?

2) A government official accidentally dropped his phone into water while taking a selfie and then got the entire reservoir drained to recover it. In which Indian state did this happen?

3) After Robert De Niro, which legendary Hollywood actor is expecting another child at the age of 83?

4) About which nation did Novak Djokovic scribble a controversial message on the TV lens during the French Open?

5) China announced plan to land astronauts on Moon before which year?

6) “Anatomy of a Fall” won the top prize at which famous film festival?

7) Which American chip making company crossed the one trillion-dollar mark in market capitalisation on the back of a boom in AI?

8) Facing an unprecedented shortage of drinking water, which Latin American country has resorted to supplying salt water in taps?

9) Which country hosted the annual security summit known as Shangri-La Dialogue?

10) Fans are reporting “post-concert amnesia” after attending which pop star’s performances?

Answers to Quiz - 2023/18

 

1. Martin Amis
2. Germany
3. Bulgarian
4. Swiss
5. Papua New Guinea
6. Meta
7. Florida
8. Valencia
9. Dolphins
10. Cholas