Answers to Quiz - 2025/21

 

1. Mizoram
2. Kudankulam
3. Semicolon (;)
4. Aranyer Din Ratri
5. Eat them
6. MAK Pataudi
7. Big Bang
8. Kannada
9. Haryana
10. Washington

QUIZ - 2025/21

 

1) Which state became the first to achieve full literacy in India?

2) India's architect of nuclear power Dr M.R Srinivasan passed away at the age of 95. Where is India's largest nuclear power plant located?

3) Usage of what punctuation mark has declined by almost 50% in the last 20 years?

4) What remastered film of Satyajit Ray was showcased at the Cannes Film Festival?

5) In a famous quote of the week, what did Trump ask Walmart to do with the tariffs when they hinted at price rise?

6) Shubman Gill became the 5th youngest Indian test cricket captain. Who was the youngest?

7) Jayant Narlikar, the leading astrophysicist, who passed away this week, is most famous for proposing an alternative to what theory of the Universe's origin?

8) The Booker International Prize was awarded to Banu Mushtaq and Deepa Bhasthi for Heart Lamp. From what language has this work been translated?

9) A professor of Ashoka University was arrested for his social media post triggering a nationwide debate. Where is Ashoka University?

10) In which city were two Israeli embassy officials shot dead?

 

Answers to Quiz - 2025/20

 

1. Basel
2. Syria
3. Canada
4. Turkey
5. Luxury Plane
6. Argentina
7. Philippines
8. Istanbul
9. Nissan
10. Moody's

QUIZ - 2025/20

 

1) Which city is hosting the final of the Eurovison song contest?

2) Over what country did USA lift years of sanctions leading to wild public rejoicing?

3) Which country appointed a woman of Indian origin as its new foreign minister?

4) In which country did a rebel group announce its decision to lay down arms and disband after 40 years of insurgency?

5) What did the Emir of Qatar gift to Donald Trump?

6) Nazi propaganda material dating back to 1941 were discovered in the basement of which country's Supreme Court?

7) Former President of which country was elected as a Mayor while lodged in prison in The Hague?

8) After more than 3 years, delegates from Russia and Ukraine had face to face talks in which city?

9) What car maker announced its decision to shut down 7 factories and cut 11000 jobs?

10) USA lost its last perfect credit rating of AAA after being downgraded by what investment firm?

 

Answers to Quiz - 2025/19

1. Oman
2. Switzerland
3. Leo XIV
4. Mark Twain
5. Black Dandyism
6. Movies
7. End of WW-II
8. Sumitomo Mitsui
9. Starbase
10. Prison   

QUIZ - 2025/19

 

1) Which country is hosting the nuclear talks between USA and Iran?

2) Which country is hosting the trade talks between USA and China?

3) What name did Robert Francis Prevost assume after being elected as the Pope?

4) The Pulitzer Prize for fiction was awarded to Percival Everett for his work "James" which is a retelling of a classic novel - The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Who is the author of this classic?

5) What male fashion style was projected at this year's Met Gala?

6) On what product did Donald Trump impose 100% tariff citing it as a matter of "national security"?

7) China's Xi and Brazil's Lula were among the world leaders in Moscow to attend a massive parade to celebrate what event?

8) What Japanese bank bought 20% shares of YES Bank?

9) The area where Elon Musk's SpaceX company operates in Texas has now officially become a city. What is its name?

10) Alcatraz, an island made famous by many Hollywood movies and a popular tourist destination is set to be transformed as what by Donald Trump?

 

Answers to Quiz - 2025/18

 

1. Liberals
2. Sistine Chapel
3. Volkswagen
4. Liverpool
5. Champak
6. Labour
7. Chinese retaliers
8. Power Outage
9. USA
10. Wildfires

QUIZ - 2025/18

 

1) Which party was voted to power in the Canadian elections held under the looming shadow of Trump?

2) The College of Cardinals has been meeting regularly since the funeral of Pope Francis, including setting the start date of the conclave to elect the new Pope. Where will the conclave take place?

3) What German carmaker sold more sausages than cars last year?

4) Who won the English Premier League equalling the record of the legendary Manchester United?

5) What is the name of the robotic dog in IPL, over which BCCI has been taken to court?

6) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was voted back to power in a landslide victory. What party does he represent?

7) Who or what are Shein and Temu?

8) What event led to widespread disruption of normal life across Spain and Portugal last Monday?

9) In which country did millions of freshly minted coins tumble onto the road after a truck overturned?

10) What caused Israel to declare a national emergency?