Sunday, October 22, 2023

QUIZ - 2023/34

 

1) The International Olympic Committee announced that 2 sports will make their debut at the 2028 Games. One of them is Flag Football. What is the other in which Indians have been performing well?

2) Name the firebrand Trinamool Congress MP who has been embroiled in a bribery scandal for asking questions in Parliament?

3) The Israel – Gaza war is sharply polarising the world. Name the venerable newspaper that sacked its long time cartoonist Steve Bell on charges of antisemitism for his caricature of Benjamin Netanyahu.

4) What German Think-Tank allegedly sacked Dr Gianluca Grimada, a climate researcher, for not flying home after his field work in Papua New Guinea as he wanted to minimise his carbon footprint?

5) USA eased oil sanctions against which country?

6) Name the legendary English footballer who helped them win their only World Cup in 1966 and who passed away at the age of 86?

7) What West African capital was plunged into darkness after Turkish company cut off electricity supply due to an unpaid debt of $17 million?

8) Which country’s Prime Minister announced separation from partner?

9) India’s first Rapid Rail Transit System was inaugurated between Delhi and which other city?

10) What is the name of the border crossing between Egypt and Gaza through which humanitarian aid is beginning to trickle in?

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