QUIZ 2021 twtw-29

 

1)    Baseball and Karate are 2 of the 5 new events introduced at Tokyo Olympics which was inaugurated this week. Name the other three.

2)   Liverpool was stripped off its World Heritage Site status because of its development activities including a new football stadium for Everton. Only twice before has UNESCO taken such a drastic step. What countries had those two unfortunate sites?  

3)     Who is this minister who may play in Ranji Trophy this season?

4)   She faced disciplinary action at FTII for protesting against the appointment of Gajendra Chauhan as the institute chairman. Her film, “A Night of Knowing Nothing”, won the prestigious Golden Eye award for Best Documentary at the Cannes Film Festival. What is her name?

5)   The country was rocked by news that opposition politicians, journalists and activists have been snooped upon by Pegasus spyware that can be covertly installed on mobile phones. The Israeli company NSO Group that has developed this spyware takes its name from the initials of the 3 friends who founded it. Name them.

6)   Name the late founder-chairman of the Dainik Bhaskar Group of newspapers, whose multiple premises across the country have been raided by Income Tax department in what appears to be a vindictive act.

7)   In a blow to thousands of undocumented immigrants to US, a court in Texas declared that the Obama-era programme of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) was unlawful. What are the beneficiaries of this programme popularly known as?

8)   What line at an approximate altitude of 100 km, named after a Hungarian mathematician and aerospace engineer, that defines the boundary between earth’s atmosphere and outer space, was crossed by Jeff Bezos and his team in the Blue Origin spacecraft New Shepard?

9)  What celebrity chef’s voice was cloned through a software to “speak” words in a documentary film triggering ethical concerns about use of technology?

10)   Which city was named as the host of 2032 summer Olympics?

twtw-28 Answers

 

1. Deepinder Goyal
2. Robert Lee
3. Battle of Haldighati
4. Danish Siddiqui
5. For not storing data locally
6. Hiccups
7. Marcus Rashford
8. Nintendo
9. Nervous System
10. 86 kms

QUIZ twtw-28

 

1)      Identify this man who is creating a new buzz in the stock market that scaled fresh peaks this week

2)      This equestrian statue of an American Confederate General that had been at the centre of much violent protests by white supremacists in 2017 was finally brought down to loud cheers in Charlottesville. Name the General.

3)      Archaeological Survey of India removed the plaques commemorating a historic 16^th C battle because it did not give an accurate narrative. What is this famous battle featuring a legendary horse?  

4)      Name the Pulitzer winning photo-journalist, famous for pictures like this, who was killed in action in Afghanistan.

5)      Why did RBI ban Mastercard from issuing new cards in India?

6)      For what chronic problem was the Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro hospitalised?

7)      Whose mural was vandalised after missing a penalty during England’s loss to Italy in the Euro Championship final?

8)      A copy of Super Mario 64, was sold for $1.56 million at an auction setting a new record. Who is the developer and publisher of this video game?

9)      US FDA issued a new advisory for Johnson and Johnson’s Covid vaccine, suggesting an increased risk of Guillain-Barré syndrome. What part of the body is targeted in this autoimmune disorder?

10)   What altitude was attained by Richard Branson’s spacecraft VSS Unity?

 

twtw-27 Answers

 

1. Devika Rani
2. Manpreet Singh
3. Banana Man
4. Jimmy Connors
5. Cheng Wei
6. Cooch Behar
7. Bagram
8. Murraya
9. Assam, Meghlaya, Mizoram, Tripura
10. Mark Cavendish

QUIZ 2021 twtw-27

 

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1)      He was born Mohammed Yusuf Khan in 1922 in Peshawar. Who gave him his screen name, Dilip Kumar, before his debut film Jwar Bhata in 1944?

2)      International Olympic Committee has provided for gender parity among flag-bearers at the opening ceremony. Mary Kom will be India’s female flag-bearer at the Tokyo Olympics. Identify this athlete who will share the honours with Mary Kom.

3)   Jovenel Moïse, the President of Haiti was assassinated at his home by gunmen during this week. By what popular moniker was he known because of his business before plunging into politics?

4)      During this week at Wimbledon, Roger Federer received his first Bagel in 22 years. Who has scored the most number of Bagels in his career?

5)      Didi Chuxing’s shares plummeted after China’s Internet regulator cracked down on the company’s app for illegally collecting users’ personal data. Who is the founder of China’s biggest ride-hailing company, that recently raised $ 4.4 billion in its US IPO?

6)      After the midweek reshuffle, the new Union Cabinet is believed to the youngest ever with an average age of 58. 35-year old Nisith Pramanik is the youngest minister in the new cabinet. Which Loksabha constituency in West Bengal does he represent?

7)      What key military base did the US forces secretly vacate as part of its pull-out from Afghanistan after 2 decades?

8)      14-year old Zaila Avant-garde became the first African American to win the 90-year old National Spelling Bee, a contest that has been dominated by Indian American kids in recent years. What was her winning word, which is a genus of flowering plants in the citrus family?

9)      Stan Swamy, the Jesuit priest, who passed away at the age of 84, fought against the non-implementation of the 5^th Schedule of the constitution, which protects tribal interests in states other than the 4 states covered under the 6^th schedule. What are these 4 states?

10)   Cycling history was created this week at the Tour de France, when the 46-year record of 34 stage wins by the legendary Belgian Eddie Merckx was equalled. Who achieved this stupendous feat?

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twtw-26 Answers

 

1. Black Sea
2. Abhimanyu Mishra, youngest Grand Master
3. Chen Duxiu
4. Gerald Ford
5. Tukaram Omble
6. Fardunjee Marzban
7. Jinsha
8. Tim Berners-Lee’s source code for WWW
9. Black hole and neutron star
10. Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy, former Chief Minister of West Bengal

QUIZ 2021 twtw-26

 

1)      An annual international naval exercise, called Sea Breeze, is currently underway. Started in 1997, this year’s exercise involves a record number of 32 countries. Where is it taking place?

2)      Why was this kid in news this week?

3)      The Chinese Communist Party celebrated its centenary this week. Who was the first General Secretary of the party, a position currently held by XI Jinping?

4)      Donald Rumsfeld, the unrepentant architect of the American invasion of Iraq in 2003, had the distinction of being the Defence Secretary in 2 non-consecutive terms. Under which President was he the youngest defence chief?

5)      A newly discovered species of spider was named after a policeman martyred in Mumbai 26/11 attack. Name this heroic cop.

6)      India’s oldest continuously published newspaper, Mumbai Samachar, entered its 200^th year this week. Who was its founder-editor?

7)      China commissioned world’s 2^nd biggest hydroelectric power plant at Baihetan this week. On what river is the dam built?

8)      What is this item which was auctioned at Sotheby’s for $5.4 million this week?

9)      Scientists announced this week that they have detected gravitational waves resulting from collisions of what two cosmic bodies.

10)   In whose honour is National Doctors Day celebrated on 1^st July in India?

twtw-25 Answers

1. Frederick Spofforth
2. 7.26 kg
3. Rainbow armband
4. Gary Stead, Cricket head coach of New Zealand
5. Malcolm Spence of South Africa
6. They will participate as Refugee Team at Tokyo Olympics
7. First transgender athlete at Olympics
8. Tommie Smith and John Carlos
9. Accidentally blocked a pass that led to the goal
10. Ludwig Wittgenstein

QUIZ 2021 twtw-25

 

1)      Keshav Maharaj became only the 46^th bowler to perform a hat-trick in 144 years of test cricket history. Identify this Australian bolwler, nicknamed “The Demon Bowler”, who achieved this feat first in 1879 against England.

2)      Ryan Crouser shattered the 30-year shot put record by putting the shot to 23.37 metres at the US Olympic trials. How much does the shot weigh to the nearest kilogram?

3)      What controversy did German captain Manuel Neuer stir up at the EURO2020 championship currently underway?

4)      Who is he? Arguably the man of the week.

5)      India lost her most loved and most inspiring sports icon Milkha Singh. Who pipped him to the bronze in the 400 m race at the 1960 Rome Olympics resulting in a national heartbreak?

6)      What is special about these 29 athletes?

7)      Why was this New Zealand weightlifter, Laurel Hubbard, in news this week?

8)      When Noah Lyles raised his gloved fist at the US Olympic trials, it brought back memories of this iconic Black Power salute on the medals podium at the 1968 Mexico Olympics. What are the names of these 2 athletes, who were sent back in disgrace for their action?

9)      What unusual incident involving this referee, Nestor Pitana, resulted in a goal, helping Brazil to defeat Colombia in the Copa America match?

10)   Finally, a non-sports question. Name this famous Austrian philosopher, whose only book, all of 75 pages, was published 100 years ago?

 

twtw-24 Answers

 

1. Galveston, Texas
2. John Thompson
3. Yair Lapid
4. Regeneron
5. Villa La Grange
6. Bloomsday
7. Patrick Schick
8. Chana Pawl
9. Nikhil Kamath
10. Shenzhou-12

QUIZ 2021 twtw-24

 

1)     USA got a new national holiday when President Biden signed a decree this week.  Called Juneteenth, it will be celebrated on 19^th June to commemorate this day in 1865, when the civil war ended and the last slaves were set free. In which city did this historic event take place?

2)      Microsoft announced Satya Nadella as its new Chairman this week. Whom will he replace?

3)  A coalition government headed by Naftali Bennett assumed power in Israel this week, putting to an end Benjamin Netanyahu’s 12-year rule. Under the power sharing agreement in the coalition, who will take over as Prime Minister in September 2023?

4)   An antibody therapy which has reduced mortality rate among hospitalised Covid19 patients has been granted Emergency Use Authorisation in USA this week. Name the pharmaceutical company that has developed this path breaking treatment.

5)   Name the 18^th C lakeside mansion, that hosted the first Geneva Convention in 1864, where Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin met this week.

6)   16^th June is observed as a holiday in Ireland in celebration of the famous novel Ulysses set in Dublin. What is the day known as, after the protagonist of the novel?

7)   This week’s highlight of Euro2020, currently underway across Europe, was a spectacular goal by Czech Republic in their game against Scotland. Who scored this goal from a distance of 49.7 yards, the longest distance in the history of Euros?

8)    Ziona Chana, believed to be the head of the world’s largest family with 38 wives and 89 children, passed away this week in Mizoram at the age of 76. What is the name of the polygamy practising Christian sect, of which Chana was the leader?

9)      Who defeated Vishwanathan Anand in a fundraising chess game, but later confessed to having received external help?

10)   What is the name of the Chinese spacecraft that took 3 astronauts to the Tiangong space station?

twtw-23 Answers

 

1. Ocugen Inc
2. Hausa
3. Damascus
4. Singapore
5. Li-Ning
6. Southern Ocean
7. El Salvador
8. New Shepherd after Alan Shepherd
9. London
10. Biogen

QUIZ 2021 twtw-23

 

1)    What is the name of the American biopharmaceutical company that is partnering with Bharat Biotech to market Covaxin in USA and Canada? The company was denied Emergency Use Authorisation for the vaccine by US FDA this week.

2)   Abubakar Shekau, the leader of the Nigerian terrorist outfit, Boko Haram, is believed to have killed himself in a fight with a rival group. Boko Haram loosely translates into “Western education is forbidden”. While Haram comes from Arabic, what widely spoken language of Central and West Africa does “Boko” come from?

3)    Every year, the Economist Intelligence Unit publishes the Global Liveability Ranking. In the 2021 list released this week, Auckland has displaced Vienna from the pinnacle. What unfortunate city continues to languish right at the bottom?

4)  Another much awaited annual global ranking released this week was by Quacquarelli Symonds on universities. IIT-Bombay continues to retain the highest ranking by an Indian institution though slipping 5 places to 177. Which Asian country has 2 universities among the top 20?

5)  With which Chinese apparel maker did the Indian Olympic Association end the contract for Tokyo Olympics following public backlash on social media?

6)      National Geographic officially announced earth’s fifth ocean this week. What is its name?

7)      Which country this week became the first in the world to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender?

8)   Jeff Bezos has announced his spaceflight along with 5 others next month. After which legendary American astronaut is the spacecraft named?

9)      Euro2020 will kick off in Rome today. Which city will host the final exactly a month from today?

10) US FDA’s approval of a drug for Alzheimer’s has kicked off a raging controversy with 3 advisors resigning in protest. What is the name of the company that has developed this drug, aducanumab?

twtw-22 Answers

 

1. Venus
2. Tata Steel
3. 17 years
4. Wolf Warriors
5. Boom Supersonic
6. CoronaVac
7. Twitter Blue
8. 1870
9. Texas
10. Ranjitsinhji

Quiz 2021 twtw-22

 

1)      NASA announced that it will launch 2 missions – DAVINCI+ and VERITAS – between 2028 and 2030. What celestial object will they examine?

2)      T V Narendran was elected as the next President of the Confederation of Indian Industries. What company does he head?

3)    What is the periodicity of the “Brood-X” phenomenon, currently underway across many states of USA, in which billions of cicadas emerge from their subterranean homes?

4)      Xi Jinping has now called upon communist party officials to present a “lovable” image of China. What term, named after a 2015 film, is often used to describe the aggressively nationalistic style adopted by Chinese diplomats?

5)      Name the aircraft manufacturer with whom United Airlines has tied up to relaunch supersonic air travel in this decade.

6)      What is the name of China’s inactivated-virus vaccine that was approved by WHO this week?

7)      Twitter announced the launch of its subscription service to users in Australia and Canada. What is it called?

8)   While quashing the sedition charges against Vinod Dua, the Supreme Court made a reference to a landmark judgement from 1962. In which year was Section 124A pertaining to sedition inserted in Indian Penal Code?

9)      In which American state did Democrat legislators stage a walkout to prevent the passage of a bill restricting voting rights?

10) Which legendary cricketer’s 125-year old record for the highest score on test debut in England was broken by Devon Conway of New Zealand this week?

twtw-21 Answers

 

1. Dante Alighieri
2. Ryanair
3. Harry Kane
4. Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo
5. MGM
6. Lefty
7. Gulaab
8. Praful Khoda Patel
9. Subodh Jaiswal
10. Havana Syndrome

QUIZ 2021 twtw-21

 

1)    Name the Italian poet whose 700^th anniversary is being commemorated this year by daily reading from his great opus at his tomb in the city of Ravenna.

2)   Belarus shocked the world by forcing a passenger plane to land in its capital Minsk and arrest a dissident journalist. Name the airline that was operating the flight from Athens to Vilnius.

3)      Premier League of 2020-21 has come to an end. Who scored the most goals in this season?

4)  Thousands of people are fleeing their homes in an African city, following the eruption of Mount Nyiragongo, one of the world’s most active and dangerous volcanoes. Name the city and the country.

5)    What iconic Hollywood studio has been acquired by Amazon in $8.45 billion deal?

6)  By winning the US PGA Championship, Phil Mickelson became the oldest winner of a major golf tournament. By what popular nickname is he known?

7)      After Tauktae, we had Yaas this week. What will be the name of the next cyclone in Indian Ocean?

8)      Name the administrator of Lakshadweep, whose recent decisions have created a political storm.

9)      Who has been named as the new director of CBI?

10)   What is the name given to the mysterious illness afflicting US diplomats and military personnel around the world?

twtw-20 Answers

 

1. Best National Costume
2. Epic Games
3. Chipko Andolan
4. Blooming of the corpse flower
5. Iron Dome
6. Mattanur
7. Rotterdam
8. Bernard Arnault (Yesterday he became the wealthiest) 
9. Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences
10. Rogerio Ceni