Sunday, December 08, 2024

QUIZ - 2024/42

 

1) The iconic Notre Dame cathedral of Paris which was destroyed by a fire in 2019 is all set to reopen after being restored at a cost of $800 million. How old is the cathedral?

2)In which country did the top court cancel the presidential elections amidst allegations of Russian interference?

3) Who was named the greatest pop star of the 21st Century by Billboard magazine?

4) Which country did Joe Biden visit in what is likely to be his last overseas trip as the President?

5) In  a shocking move, the South Korean president imposed martial law. It was however lifted after widespread protests and the parliament vote to block it. How long did the Martial Law last?

6) Which company did Indigo sue over the use of its 6E trademark?

7) What is the Oxford Word of the Year 2024?

8) What state or union territory became the first to fully implement the three new criminal laws of India?

9) What key city in central Syria has been taken over by the rebel forces with barely any resistance from the military?

10) Over what issue was the French government defeated in a no-confidence vote?

 

Answers to Quiz - 2024/41

 

  1. Georgetown
  2. South Africa
  3. Baltic Sea
  4. Gold
  5. Netherlands
  6. Himachal Pradesh
  7. Kenya
  8. Singapore
  9. New Zealand
  10. San Marino