Sunday, January 11, 2026

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 7th January. Where is the primary “seat” of the Eastern Orthodox Church?

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