QUIZ - 2024/19

 

1) Who dethroned Novak Djokovic to become the Number One in men's tennis?

2) Who has become the world's richest person once again?

3) The Pope made a surprise appearance at the G7 summit in Italy. What did he talk about?

4) Denmark banned instant noodles from Korea because they were

5) Which country called a snap election in the face of a stunning upset in the elections to the European Parliament?

6) What movie chronicling the life of Karsandas Mulji, a journalist who advocated for women's rights and social reform during the pre-independence period, has been stayed following protests by Hindu organisations?

7) Which country is hosting a 2-day Peace Summit in relation to the Russia - Ukraine war?

8) How many women ministers are there in the new union cabinet?

9) What is the name of the suburb in Kuwait City, where 49 migrant workers, most of them Indians, perished in a fire?

10) Generative AI has been used to design the trophy for what sporting event?

QUIZ - 2023/30

 

1) Whose record of most Grand Slam titles did Novak Djokovic equal when he won the US Open Championship?

2) What port city in eastern Libya witnessed catastrophic flooding that has reportedly killed more than 11000 people?

3) Who won the World Cup for men’s basketball defeating Serbia?

4) Scientists using the Webb Space Telescope have identified a molecule in the atmosphere of another planet that could potentially be a sign of life. What is the name of this planet located 120 light years away?

5) In which country was a town flooded with red wine enough to fill 3 million bottles following a tank burst?

6) Landmark anti-trust trial began in US against what tech company?

7) Which country became the first to appoint an ambassador to Afghanistan since the Taliban takeover in August 2021?

8) 12 winners of India’s highest science award were announced after a year’s delay. Who was the founder and first director of CSIR after whom the awards are named?

9) Admission of the 55-nation African Union was the highlight of the Delhi G20 summit. In which city is the headquarters of AU located?

10) Kerala is gripped by a fresh outbreak of Nipah. What animals are considered as the natural carriers of the Nipah virus?

QUIZ - 2023/21

 

1) Vegas Golden Knights won the Stanley Cup, the oldest professional sports trophy in North America. For what sport is this trophy awarded?

2) Mount Mayon, a volcano famous for its perfectly conical shape, erupted in which country?

3) Who is at the centre of the “Partygate” scandal, the report on which was submitted during this week?

4) Which capital city was lit up in purple to celebrate 10^th anniversary of a popular band?

5) Donald Trump, who became the first President in US history to face criminal charges, appeared in court in which city?

6) Which city is currently hosting the Special Olympics Games?

7) Which famed singer’s world tour was blamed for inflation in Sweden?

8) Novak Djokovic created history by winning his 23^rd Grand Slam at the French Open. What Grand Slam title has he won most (10) times?

9) Artificial Intelligence is enabling the creation of the “final” song of which famous band of yesteryears?

10) Ownership of what iconic football club is reportedly being negotiated with a Qatari banker by the Glazer family?