Sunday, June 29, 2025

QUIZ - 2025/26

 

1) Anna Wintour stepped down as editor-in-chief from what fashion magazine after 37 years?

2) Rishabh Pant became the 2nd wicketkeeper to score a century in both innings of a test match. Who was the first?

3) Scientists have confirmed that the oldest rocks on earth are in which country?

4) The first images from the revolutionary telescope and camera of the Vera Rubin Observatory were released. Where is this located?

5) In an important summit, NATO leaders decided to increase defence spending to 5% of the country's GDP. Where did this summit take place?

6) What fashion house was compelled to acknowledge the inspiration of Kolhapuri Chappals for their latest sandal collection?

7) The International Potato Research Centre announced the establishment of the South Asian hub at Agra. In which country, where the potato is believed to have originated, is the global centre located?

8) Who brokered the historic peace accord between Rwanda and Congo?

9) Wegovy, the weight loss drug, made its debut in Indian markets. Who makes this anti-obesity product?

10) How many B-2 bombers were used in Operation Midnight Hammer strike on Iran's nuclear facilities?

 

Saturday, June 28, 2025

Sunday, June 22, 2025

QUIZ - 2025/25

 

1) Which city ended Vienna's 3-year reign to claim the top position among the most livable cities in the world?

2) The majority stake in which sports team is being sold in a deal estimated to be $10 billion?

3) In which country did the volcano Mount Laki-Laki erupt violently spewing ash 10 km high into the sky?

4) USA passed the GENIUS Act to regulate what?

5) What university takes the top spot in the latest QS rankings?

6) The trophy awarded to the winner of the test match series between England and India played in England was renamed as Anderson-Tendulkar trophy. Who was it named before?

7) Blaise Metreveli was named as the first female chief of secret intelligence by which country?

8) Prime Minister visited Croatia, the first ever by an Indian PM. What is the capital of the country?

9) Evacuation of Indian nationals from Iran, Operation Sindhu, happened through which country?

10) Which airline was named as the best in the world at the annual Paris Air Show, considered as the "Oscars of the Aviation Industry"?

Saturday, June 21, 2025

Answers to Quiz - 2025/24

 

  1. Rising Lion
  2. Charles de Gaulle
  3. Pakistan
  4. Sardar Patel
  5. Fisherwoman
  6. USA
  7. Djokovic – Nadal
  8. No Kings
  9. South Korea
  10. London 

Sunday, June 15, 2025

QUIZ - 2025/24

 

1) What is the name of the operation launched by Israel against Iran's nuclear facilities?

2) "The Day of the Jackal" is the most famous book of Fredrick Forsyth, who passed away this week. On the assassination attempt on what famous personality is the story based on?

3) Seven former cricketers were inducted into the Hall of Fame by the ICC and among them was a solitary woman. Which country is she from?

4) After whom is the Ahmedabad airport named?

5) The aid ship with activist Greta Thunberg on board was seized by the Israeli forces. The ship is named after a real person, Madleen Kulab, living in Gaza. What is her occupation?

6) Which country is hosting the FIFA Club World Cup that is currently underway?

7) Carlos Alcaraz and Jannick Sinner played the longest ever French Open final clocking 5 hours and 29 minutes. Who played the longest Grand Slam final in open era lasting 5 hours and 53 minutes?

8) What is the name of the protests that took place across USA on the day the US Army celebrated its 250th anniversary with a parade?

9) In which country were 2 members of a famous boy-band released after serving compulsory military service?

10) Which city is hosting the latest round of trade talks between USA and China?

 

Saturday, June 14, 2025

Answers to Quiz - 2025/23

  1.  Hudson's Bay
  2. 5.5%
  3. Zimbabwe
  4. 700 kms
  5. Axiom
  6. Armageddon
  7. Chris Evert
  8. Reduce Taxes
  9. Hindustan Construction Company
  10. UK

Sunday, June 08, 2025

QUIZ - 2025/23

 

1) What 355-year-old retail chain permanently shut down its operations?

2) What is the new Repo Rate after the 50 bps cut announced by the RBI?

3) The head coach of RCB, the IPL winning team, was a former captain of which nation?

4) One of India's most ambitious road projects connecting Mumbai and Nagpur became fully operational this week. How much distance does it cover?

5) Who is operating and managing the space mission to ISS that will be piloted by Shubanshu Shukla?

6) What is the name of the last resort tie-breaker format in chess?

7) Who has won The Suzanne Lenglen Cup the most number of times?

8) What is the core proposal of Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill"?

9) The Anji Khad bridge on the Katra -Srinagar route is India's first cable-stayed railway bridge. Who built it?

10) Which country released the outcome of a "strategic defence review" to become "battle-ready"?

 

Saturday, June 07, 2025

Answers to Quiz - 2025/22

  1. Asteroid
  2. Siemens
  3. Stavanger
  4. Real Madrid
  5. Montreal
  6. Mexico
  7. 31
  8. Spelling
  9. Dispute Resolution
  10. King Charles

  

Sunday, June 01, 2025

QUIZ - 2025/22

 

1) China launched Tianwen-2 mission to bring back dust from what object in space?

2) The first 9000 hp electric locomotive rolled out of the new Indian Railways factory at Dahod in Gujarat. Who is the manufacturer?

3) Norway Chess, one of the world's most prestigious chess tournaments, is currently underway in which city?

4) PSG (Paris Saint-Germain) won the UEFA Champions League last night defeating Inter Milan 5-0. Which club has won the trophy most times?

5) New Delhi is hosting the aviation industry leaders from across the world at the AGM of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Where is the global headquarters of IATA?

6) Which country will become the only one in the world to elect judges by people?

7) Kami Rita Sherpa broke his own record of summiting Mount Everest for the most number of times. How many times has he summited?

8) A popular annual competition sponsored by Scripps celebrated its 100th edition this week. What skill does the competition test?

9) More than 30 countries convened in Hong Kong under the leadership of China to establish a new global forum to carry out what activity?

10) Who delivered the opening address at Canada's new parliament session?