Daily Quiz | On Switzerland’s National Day Swiss humanitarian Henri Dunant, the co-founder of the Red Cross, whose work earned him the first Nobel Peace Prize in 1901. File START THE QUIZ 1 / 7 | What term is used for the 26 member states of the Swiss Confederation? 2 / 7 | Which famous … Read more
Updated – July 17, 2024 06:16 pm IST Published – July 16, 2024 05:03 pm IST 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 | … Read more
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 … 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 World Human Rights Day The Cyrus Cylinder is an ancient clay cylinder, from the 6th century B.C. based on the reign of Cyrus the Great of Persia which has been recognised as the world’s first charter of human rights. START THE QUIZ 1 / 5 | While the Gaza siege is spurring anti-war … Read more
Daily Quiz | On Marie Tussaud Madame Tussaud‘s exhibition is in the hands of Bernard Tussaud, the great-great grandson of the original Madame Tussaud, foundress. He is seen at work on new heads, including the film star Charles Laughton, and famous sportsmen such as Donald Budge, the Tennis Champion. START THE QUIZ 1 / 6 | The museum … 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