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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…
Image for representational purpose only. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The Science Quiz appears thrice a week in the daily Science page. The page is available to read on all days except Saturday in the epaper. Questions: 1. Malaria is caused by parasites transmitted through the bite of this female mosquito, discovered in 1897…
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Daily Quiz | On April 25 events 1 / 6 | This telescope was launched into operation on this day in 1990. Many observations from this telescope have led to breakthroughs in astrophysics, such as determining the rate of expansion of the universe. Name the telescope. 2 / 6 | Considered one of the greatest…
Daily quiz | On asteroid names Professor Jayant Murthy, former acting director of Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru. START THE QUIZ 1 / 5 | In the inner region of the asteroid belt lies an asteroid about 10 km wide, discovered by astronomer Martin Watt in 1982. It is an extremely slow rotator with a…