Sunday, October 08, 2023

QUIZ - 2023/32

 

1) What is the term for the nanoscale crystals that exhibit unique optical and electrical properties for which the chemistry Nobel Prize was awarded?

2) Jon Fosse was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature for his innovative prose and plays. What is his nationality?

3) Who became the first US House Speaker to be voted out in history?

4) Joe Biden’s pet dog was removed from White House after a series of biting incidents. What is its name?

5) Thomas Wakley founded a journal in 1823 for advancing medical research and science. Name this iconic scientific journal that is celebrating its 200th anniversary this week.

6) What global capital city is grappling with a widespread infestation of bed bugs?

7) India won a record 107 medals at the Hangzhou Asian Games across 22 disciplines. In which discipline did it secure most medals (29)?

8) Pope Francis issued an official document calling for dramatic measures to combat climate change. What is the term for Pope’s official letters?

9) In a first of its kind action, what communication network company was fined $150,000 for failing to move its old satellite adequately away from others in use?

10) Spain, Portugal and Morocco were declared as joint hosts of the 2030 football World Cup. But the inaugural match will be played in which South American city that had hosted the first World Cup in 1930?

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