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A still from the new Netflix show IC814 | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Q: In 1981, five people hijacked an Indian Airlines flight and were later captured by Pakistan. Following the incident, the Indian government banned this religious symbol, which the hijackers had threatened ti use as a weapon, on flights. Name it. A: Kirpans…
Daily Quiz: On Bangladesh 1 / 7 | What is the name of the highest civilian award in Bangladesh, equivalent to the Bharat Ratna in India? Answer : Swadhinata Padak (Independence Day Award) DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO SHOW ANSWER 2 / 7 | Which UNESCO World Heritage Site (Image attached) in Bangladesh…
Daily Quiz | On leaders who have survived assassination attempts Four decades ago, a bomb at Brighton Hotel nearly claimed the lives of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and other Ministers. START THE QUIZ 1 / 5 | This leader once alleged that the U.S. wanted to topple his government. He was the first…
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Daily Quiz | On war 1 / 6 | A German U-boat torpedoed a steamship which killed more than 1,100 citizens of country X. This country had initially sought to stay out of World War 1. However, this event is recognised as one of the key factors for its involvement in the war. Name country…
Daily Quiz | On nuclear power generation 1 / 6 | Many of the world’s first generation of nuclear power plants had twin responsibilities: to generate power for the electrical grid and to produce _________ for the national nuclear weapons programme. Fill in the blank with the identity of a particular isotope. 2 / 6…
Daily Quiz | On India’s first-ever Test match Indian cricket team in England in 1932. (Ground) J. Naomal, S.H. M. Colah, N.D. Marshall. (Sitting) S. Wazir Ali, C.K. Nayudu, Maj. Ricketts (Manager), Mahrajah of Porbunder, Prince Ghanshyam Sinhji, S. Nazir Ali, S. Joginder Singh, (Standing) Lall Singh, P.E. Palia, M. Jehangir Khan, M. Nissar, L….
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The colours white, blue and red in the Icelandic flag represent the snow, ocean, and volcanoes. Q: June 17 marks the end of Iceland’s centuries old ties with which country. A: Denmark Q: What is the Capital of Iceland and what distinction does it hold as regards its location? A: Reykjavík. It is the most…
Daily Quiz | On FIFA 1 / 6 | Apart from football, what are the other two sports the federation governs? 2 / 6 | This journalist of the French paper Le Matin was instrumental in the founding of FIFA. Name him. 3 / 6 | When and where was the first FIFA World Cup hosted? Why…
Daily Quiz | On World Bee Day A group of honeybees are busy sucking nectar from lotus flowers. START THE QUIZ 1 / 6 | The day was chosen as a tribute to which Slovenian who in the 18th century pioneered modern beekeeping techniques. 2 / 6 | How many pairs of wings and eyes…
Daily Quiz | On May 8 events 1 / 6 | This British biologist and natural historian was born on this day in 1926. He has presented many wildlife documentary series, including Planet Earth. Who is he? 2 / 6 | This is the final studio album of the English rock band the Beatles, released…