Sunday, January 05, 2025

QUIZ - 2025/01

 

1) What territory or island rings in the New Year last?

2) Jimmy Carter who passed away on 29th December at the age of 100 lived longer than any former American President. Carter was a farmer. With what agricultural product was he widely associated? A giant balloon in the shape of this item was part of his inauguration parade.

3) Which two countries became full members of the Schengen Area on January 1, 2025?

4) In which country is an Indian nurse, Nimisha Priya, facing death penalty after being convicted for murder of her employer?

5) Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi were crowned joint world champions in what chess format?

6) Novak Djokovic failed in his bid to win the 100th ATP title at the Brisbane International tournament. Who holds the record for the most ATP Singles titles of 109?

7) What make of plane operated by Jeju Air crashed in South Korea killing 179 people?

8) What state or union territory did the late Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh represent during his 6 terms in Rajya Sabha?

9) Agnes Keleti, the world's oldest living Olympic gold medallist and a Holocaust survivor, passed away at the age of 103. In what sporting discipline did she win her medals?

10) Which country decided to stop the flow of Russian gas through pipeline to Europe?

 

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