Daily Quiz: On Soviet Union’s history This Soviet biologist led a movement as part of which he had thousands of biologists jailed or executed, destroying biological research at the time. START THE QUIZ 1 / 6 | In a bid to overturn what he called the ‘era of stagnation’ of the Soviet Union beginning from … Read more
Daily Quiz | On Mt. Everest expeditions Tents of mountaineers are pictured at Everest base camp in the Mount Everest region of Solukhumbu district. START THE QUIZ 1 / 5 | How many attempts were made before Hillary finally succeeded? Answer : Eight. Hillary and Norgay succeeded on the mountaineering expedition to attempt the first … Read more
Daily Quiz | On Indian islands Prime Minister Narendra Modi takes a morning stroll on one of the pristine beaches, in Lakshadweep. START THE QUIZ 1 / 6 | This island once flourished as a major port for trade in Gujarat and is now connected to the mainland via two bridges. It is among the … Read more
Daily Quiz | On aviation 1 / 6 | Many of us have heard the term “simulator” being used in aviation. Who designed and built the first flight simulator? 2 / 6 | What is October 4, 1958 famous for? A clue: It was a flight. 3 / 6 | In 1924, this airline was … Read more
Daily Quiz | On labour working hours 1 / 5 | Name the American motor company whose head — who is widely credited for leading the development of the assembly line mass-production technique — introduced the eight-hour workday on this day 110 years ago. On the same day, he also introduced a minimum wage of … Read more
Daily Quiz | On various conflicts raging around the world 1 / 5 | Following the February 2021 coup by the Tatmadaw (the Myanmar junta), the pro-democracy opposition in the country have launched an insurrection that has included an armed struggle as well. Name the prime minister of the National Unity of Government in exile. … Read more
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Daily Quiz | On World Population Day Visitors crowd a street near the landmark Charminar monument in Hyderabad, India, on July 10, 2023. A quiz on the occasion of World Population Day observed annually on July 11. START THE QUIZ 1 / 7 | Why was July 11 chosen as World Population Day? Answer : … Read more
Daily Quiz | On blood With World Blood Donor Day coming up (June 14), here are a bunch of questions on the essential life force – blood. START THE QUIZ 1 / 6 | Did you know that the famous Mr. Spock (in Star Trek) had green colour blood? It was believed that his father … Read more
Daily Quiz | On mangoes 1 / 5 | Which country is the world’s largest producer of mangoes? 2 / 5 | What is the scientific name of the mango tree? 3 / 5 | By what popular name is this mango variety, first grown in the 19th century in the town of Thathachariar Thottam … Read more