QUIZ - 2026/14

 

1) In what sports is the “Sunshine Double” considered a rare feat?

2) What food item is being redefined by EU?

3) Which country passed a controversial law permitting mining operations in glaciers?

4) Which country is considering to use crocodiles and venomous snakes to secure its borders?

5) What valuation is SpaceX targeting for its upcoming IPO?

6) What is the fuel in India’s Fast Breeder Reactor, which reached criticality this week?

7) What animal did Cambodia honour with a statue for sniffing out landmines and saving numerous lives?

8) C D Gopinath, who passed away this week at the age of 96, was the last surviving team member of India’s first test match victory against which country?

9) What space mission’s record of the farthest distance travelled by humans from earth was broken by the Artemis II mission?

10) Which country conducted the annual lottery during this week to decide who serves in the military?

Answers to Quiz - 2026/13

 

1. Celine Dion
2. Oracle
3. Raja Ravi Varma
4. Hershey
5. Telangana
6. Integrity
7. Badminton
8. India
9. Allahabad
10. Cyprus

QUIZ - 2026/13

 

1) Four years after being diagnosed with a rare and incurable condition that affected her singing voice and her ability to walk, who announced her return to stage?

2) What tech company laid off nearly 30,000 employees through an e-mail at 6 am on 31st March?

3) Which Indian artist broke M F Husain's record for the most expensive Indian painting to be sold at an auction?

4) Following a public backlash, what leading confectioner decided to abandon the use of substitute ingredients and use real chocolate?

5) Which state in India became the first to enforce financial support to dependent parents?

6) What is the name of the spacecraft carried by the Artemis II lunar mission?

7) The AI-powered instant review system of an Indian company, Stupa Sports Analytics, has been approved in which sports?

8) A town in which country has earned the dubious distinction of being officially ranked as most polluted place in the world?

9) On which railway station did A H Wheeler, the iconic book chain, make its debut in 1877?

10) Which country is currently hosting the Candidates Tournament to decide the challengers for the World Chess Championship titles?

Answers to Quiz - 2026/12

 

1. The Philippines
2. New York
3. Ghana
4. Belarus
5. IIT-Delhi
6. Amul
7. Badminton
8. Rs 16700 Crores
9. Absenteeism of airport security staff
10. Designing addictive Social Media

QUIZ - 2026/12

 

1) Which country became the first to declare an energy emergency in the face of fuel shortage following the Iran - US war?

2) In which city did an Air Canada plane collide with a firefighting vehicle while landing, killing both the pilots?

3) Which African country successfully spearheaded a resolution at the UN General Assembly designating the Transatlantic Slave Trade as the "gravest crime against humanity."?

4) Which country's President paid a state visit to North Korea and signed a friendship and cooperation treaty?

5) Which Indian institution has secured the highest position in the 2026 QS World University Rankings?

6) Which company did The Indian Railways summon over charges of quality violations in onboard catering?

7) Carolina Marin, 3 times world champion, announced her retirement from what sport?

8) For approximately what sum of money did the IPL franchise RCB change hands?

9) Why did airports across USA experience chaos this week?

10) What did a Los Angeles court find Meta and Google guilty of?

Answers to Quiz - 2026/11

 

1. Computer Science
2. Rs 11 Lakhs
3. HDFC Bank
4. Costa Rica
5. Dr B R Ambedkar
6. Cinematography
7. Industry
8. Morocco
9. England
10. Spy Fiction

QUIZ - 2026/11

1) Achievement in what domain is honoured by the Turing Award, which was announced this week?

2) What is the prize money for Jnanpith Award, India's highest literary honour, which was announced this week?

3) Chairman of which bank resigned suddenly triggering a loss of Rs one lakh crore in investor wealth in a matter of few hours?

4) What Latin American nation has broken into the top five of the world's happiest countries?

5) Thousands gathered to commemorate the centenary of Chavdar Lake Satyagraha. Who led this historic event in 1927?

6) Autumn Arkapaw became the first woman to win an Oscar in which category?

7) A nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court of India is currently reconsidering the definition of what term?

8) Who has been declared the winner of the African Cup of Nations after overturning the result of the final played 2 months ago?

9) Where in the world was the longest walking route covering the entire coastline of a country inaugurated?

10) Acclaimed British writer Len Deighton, who passed away this week, was a master of what genre?

Answers to Quiz - 2026/10

 

1. Joint military exercise between South Korea and USA
2. Chocolate
3. Meteorite fragments
4. Allegations of abusing staff
5. Mario
6. Jerusalem
7. Albert Einstein
8. 400 million
9. Australia
10. Adam Smith

QUIZ - 2026/10

 

1) What is the "Freedom Shield" operation witnessed during the week?

2) Users of GLP-1 weight loss drug are increasing their consumption of what product?

3) What unusual object landed in an empty bedroom in the German city of Koblenz?

4) Why did René Redzepi, the co-founder and head chef of the world-renowned Danish restaurant Noma step down?

5) 10th March is dedicated to the celebration of what fictional character?

6) Al Quds Day is traditionally observed on the last Friday of the Ramadan month every year through protest marches and rallies in different parts of the world. What place does Al Quds refer to?

7) 14th March celebrated as Pi Day coincides with the birthday of which renowned scientist?

8) The International Energy Agency announced the largest release of oil in history from the emergency stockpile. How many million barrels of crude would be released?

9) Which country granted asylum to some players of the Iranian women's football team?

10) During the week, we celebrated the 250th anniversary of one of the most iconic books - The Wealth of Nations. Who wrote it?

Answers to Quiz - 2026/09

 

1. 20%
2. Spain
3. Galaxy
4. Japan
5. Neo
6. Kuwait
7. Rembrandt
8. United Airlines
9. Mediterranean Shipping Company
10. Indonesian President – Prabowo Subianto

QUIZ - 2026/09

 

1) Approximately how much of global petroleum consumption is shipped through the Hormuz strait?

2) Which NATO country refused to allow the U.S. to use its military bases for operations against Iran?

3) Astronomers have detected a new kind of object in space using the Hubble Space Telescope. Called CDG-2, what kind of object is it?

4) A court in which country ordered the dissolution of Unification Church, whose followers are known as "Moonies"?

5) What is the name of the new budget Macbook (laptop) launched by Apple?

6) Which Gulf country shot down three American fighter jets accidentally?

7) A long-lost painting worth millions was rediscovered after 65 years. Who is the painter?

8) Which airline amended its passenger policy to remove and even ban flyers who refuse to use headphones during flights?

9) Which is the world’s largest shipping company that suspended cargo bookings to the Middle East?

10) Which world leader was the first to offer to mediate between Iran and the US after the war broke out?

Answers to Quiz - 2026/08

 

1. Cervical Cancer
2. Zydus Lifesciences
3. Ajay Sharma
4. Manipuri
5. Blizzard prevented staff from getting to the printing facility
6. Australia
7. $ 150 billion
8. Epic Fury
9. Dew Cure
10. C V Raman

QUIZ - 2026/08

 

1) India rolled out a vaccination campaign against the virus known as HPV. What condition does this virus cause?

2) Which Indian pharma company is all set to launch its generic version of the weight-loss drug Semaglutide on the day its patent expires?

3) In an incredible fairy tale fashion, Jammu & Kashmir won the Ranji Trophy. Which former India test cricketer is the head coach of the winning team?

4) Boong, an Indian film, was the surprise "Best Children's & Family Film" winner at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards. In what language has the film been made?

5) Why did The Boston Globe fail to appear in print on 24th February for the first time in its 153-year history?

6) Along the coast of which country did a mother-daughter team discover the world's largest known coral colony?

7) What is the estimated amount of U.S. tariff refunds following the Supreme Court’s decision to strike them down?

8) What is the name of the US military operation against Iran?

9) What is the chemical used to tackle dew in the outfield at the ongoing T20 World Cup?

10) National Science Day is celebrated on 28th February in honour of which renowned scientist?

Answers to Quiz - 2026/07

 

1. Norway
2. Param
3. Geneva
4. Italy
5. New York Times
6. Barack Obama
7. Fire
8. Mark Zuckerberg
9. Not disclosing his meeting with a Chinese businessman
10. Slalom

QUIZ - 2026/07

 

1) Which country is leading the medals table at the ongoing Winter Olympics?

2)  After the embarrassment of a Chinese made robot dog, a fully India-made robot dog was launched at the AI Summit in New Delhi. What is its name?

3) Which city hosted both USA-Iran and Russia-Ukraine talks this week?

4) Where did the iconic "Lovers Arch" collapse on Valentine's Day?

5) In which newspaper did Warren Buffet invest $350 million?

6) Who said that aliens are real, but they haven’t seen them?

7) Which of the five Chinese traditional elements has paired with the Year of the Horse this time after 60 years?

8) Who testified this week in a landmark social media addiction trial in Los Angeles?

9) Why did Peru's parliament impeach its President just 4 months after assuming office?

10) In which event did Arif Mohammad Khan compete, one of the 2 Indians who participated in the Winter Olympics?

Answers to Quiz - 2026/06

 

1. TV Anchor
2. USA
3. Estonia
4. Bonobo
5. She was killed in a road accident with a police cruiser
6. Colombia
7. Stoat
8. Kind of Skiing
9. Opposition failed to win a single seat
10. Greece

QUIZ - 2026/06

 

1) The alleged abduction of 80-year-old Nancy Guthrie continues to baffle the FBI. The case has drawn worldwide attention, not just in the United States, largely because of her high-profile daughter, Savannah Guthrie. What is Savannah Guthrie best known for?

2) In which country did 19 Buddhist monks complete a 109-day-long peace march?

3) Which country opened a 20-km stretch of frozen sea between two of its islands to vehicle traffic, advising drivers not to wear seat belts and to keep their doors open?

4) Which great ape has surprised scientists by engaging in “make-believe” play, suggesting that imagination may not be an exclusively human trait?

5) The City of Seattle agreed to pay $29 million in compensation to the family of an Indian student, 23-year-old Jaahnavi Kandula, For what reason was this settlement awarded?

6) Roses from which country flooded US markets in the days leading up to Valentine's Day?

7) What animal is the Mascot at the Winter Olympic Games currently in progress in Italy?

8) What is Mogul?

9) Elections last week in Japan, Thailand and Bangladesh resulted in landslide wins. What was unique about the election in Barbados?

10) Which country celebrated the tradition of Smoke Thursday that marks the beginning of the fasting period before Easter?

Answers to Quiz - 2026/05

 

1. China
2. Groundhog
3. Netherlands
4. Oman
5. Don Budge
6. Hugh Gantzer
7. Jeff Bezos
8. Morarji Desai
9. Slovenia
10. Horse

QUIZ - 2026/05

1) Which country is banning flush door handles in cars, originally introduced by Tesla?

2) On 2nd February each year, a small town in Pennsylvania observes with fun and fanfare a tradition of predicting the arrival of spring. What animal is key to this ritual that began in 1887?

3) Which country's Queen enlisted in the armed forces during this week?

4) Which country hosted the talks between Iran USA this week?

5) Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest tennis player in history to achieve the career Grand Slam when he won the Australian Open. Whose record did he break?

6) Based in Mussoorie, he wrote spy fiction under the pseudonym of Shyam Dave. But his real fame lies in pioneering travel writing in India along with his wife. Who is he?

7) The esteemed Washington Post laid off hundreds of journalists and closed down its sports section as a cost-cutting measure. Who is the owner of the paper?

8) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman created a record of presenting the most number (9) of union budgets in a row. Who holds the record of presenting the most number (10) of union budgets?

9) Despite critics trashing it, the documentary on Melania Trump is having a decent run at the Box Office. Where was she born?

10) A soft toy has become a viral best-seller in China after a worker accidentally sewed the mouth upside down. What animal is featured in this sad looking toy?

Answers to Quiz - 2026/04

 

1. Bombardier Learjet
2. Ministry of Defence
3. Fern
4. Taipei
5. Four Seconds
6. Bus Conductor
7. Zimbabwe and Namibia
8. Discombobulator
9. Mexico
10. France

QUIZ - 2026/04

 

1) What was the make of the plane that crashed in Baramati killing Ajit Pawar and 4 others?

2) Under whose name are invitations issued for attending Republic Day parade?

3) What is the name of the winter storm that laid low almost two-thirds of USA?

4) In which city did the American rock climber Alex Honnold climb a 101-storeyed skyscraper without using a rope, harness or any other safety equipment?

5) By how many seconds did the iconic Doomsday Clock move this week to "85 seconds before midnight"?

6) Anke Gowda was bestowed with Padma Shri under the "Unsung Heroes" category for establishing a free public library of over 20 lakh books in his village. What was his original profession?

7) Which two countries are currently hosting the men's U-19 Cricket World Cup?

8) President Trump revealed that a secret weapon was used in the raid to capture Nicolas Maduro. What did he term it?

9) In a rare display of cultural diplomacy, which country's Head of State wrote to the South Korean President requesting his intervention to facilitate more concerts from the K-Pop band BTS in their country?

10) Legislators in which European country overwhelmingly backed a proposal to ban Social Media access to under 15s?

Answers to Quiz - 2026/03

1. Sixteen
2. Red
3. Indonesia
4. Bihar
5. Oracle
6. Abu Dhabi
7. Emmanuel Macron
8. Cow
9. J P Morgan Chase
10. Andhra Pradesh

QUIZ - 2026/03

 

1) As the countdown began to this year's Oscars, "Sinners" created history by securing the most number of nominations. How many?

2) Valentino Garavani, the iconic fashion designer, who passed away this week at the age of 93, is famously associated with what signature shade?

3) Scientists announced the discovery of the oldest known cave art in which country?

4) What state will showcase Makhana (Foxnuts) in its Republic Day tableau?

5) Which tech company will control the algorithm of the newly reconstituted US operations of TikTok?

6) Which city hosted the first trilateral talks between Russian, Ukrainian and American negotiators?

7) Which world leader delivered his address at Davos wearing sunglasses causing the shares of its maker to go up by nearly 30%?

8) What animal in an Austrian village has astonished scientists by using a tool to scratch itself?

9) Against what bank and its CEO did Donald Trump file a $5 billion lawsuit, accusing them of improperly closing his accounts for political reasons?

10) Which Indian state is considering to bring an Australia-style law on banning Social Media for children under 16?

Answers to Quiz - 2026/02

 

1. Frog
2. Absolute Resolve
3. Baby Food
4. James Monroe
5. $7 per month
6. Cardinals
7. Vijay Hazare
8. Mercosur Bloc
9. Ecology
10. Istanbul

QUIZ - 2026/02

 

1) What kind of creature in India’s Western Ghats is believed to have gone extinct due to photographers disturbing their delicate microhabitats?

2) What was the codename given to the US operation to invade Venezuela and capture its President Nicolas Maduro?

3) What did Nestle recall from 25 countries over concerns of contamination with a toxin?

4) President Donald Trump’s approach to safeguarding US interests in the Western Hemisphere has been likened to a revival of a classic American foreign policy doctrine named after which former US President?

5) To address nationwide protests sparked by rising inflation, how much cash support has the Iranian government announced?

6) A consistory was convened by the Pope this week. Who participated in it?

7) India's premier domestic 50-over cricket tournament is currently underway. After which iconic cricketer of yesteryears is the trophy named after?

8) Widespread farmer protests have erupted across Europe over a trade agreement between EU and which country?

9) Dr Madhav Gadgil who passed away this week at the age of 84 was a pioneering academic and researcher in what branch of science?

10) Eastern Orthodox Christians celebrated Christmas this week on 7^th January. Where is the primary “seat” of the Eastern Orthodox Church?

Answers to Quiz - 2026/01

 

1. Israel
2. Hell Cats
3. Laugh
4. Ayrna Sabalenka
5. Bengal Light
6. William Shakespeare
7. Oman
8. Rabies Vaccine
9. Morocco
10. Finland

 

QUIZ - 2026/01

 QUIZZICAL - 2025: e-Book of 2025 Quizzes is available HERE

1) Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 but remained unrecognised for over three decades. This week, that changed. Which country became the first to formally recognise Somaliland?

2) Four women with military backgrounds are contesting the 2026 U.S. midterm elections with the aim of helping Democrats regain control of the House of Representatives. They are popularly known by a name borrowed from America’s first female Marines of World War I. What is that name?

3) Thousands gathered at a shrine in Osaka, Japan, to take part in the centuries-old ritual of “Owarai Shinji”, performed to dispel negativity and invite good fortune. What do participants do continuously for 20 minutes during this ritual?

4) In 1973, Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in the iconic “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match. In a modern reprise staged this week in Dubai, whom did Australian player Nick Kyrgios face across the net?

5) A devastating fire at a Swiss ski resort on New Year’s Eve claimed 40 lives and left over a hundred people seriously injured. The fireworks believed to have triggered the blaze have a historical association with India. What is that association?

6) “Bardolatry” is sometimes playfully invoked to describe the cult surrounding the iconic French actress who passed away last week. In its original sense—when the term was coined by George Bernard Shaw—whose veneration did it actually denote?

7) To celebrate India’s maritime heritage, INSV Kaundinya, a sailing ship built using 2000-year- old traditional techniques, embarked on an expedition from Porbandar. What was its destination?

8) Concerns were raised by Australia, UK and USA over the quality of what pharmaceutical product exported from India?

9) Which country is currently hosting the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Africa's premier football tournament?

10) Which country seized a ship suspected of damaging undersea telecommunications cable?

Answers to Quiz - 2025/52

 

1. Silver
2. Google
3. 26
4. Denmark
5. Justice B Sudershan Reddy
6. Yemen
7. Tata Capitals
8. Godrej
9. Curacao
10. Anora