Q1 Born to a peasant family in the Siberian village of Pokrovskoye, this Russian mystic and self-proclaimed holy man befriended the family of Tsar Nicholas II (pictured), and gained considerable influence in late Imperial Russia. He acted as a healer for the Tsar and his son. He was a rather divisive figure in the court, and was later assassinated by a few noblemen who disliked his influence.
Who is this historical figure, who was dubbed ‘Russia’s greatest love machine?’
Q2 Scientists at Emory University have discovered that deleting a certain gene from the DNA of mice can unlock portions of their brains that could improve their memory and some forms of learning, and make them smarter. They named the gene after a TV character who is known for his antics and keeps getting into trouble because of his low intellect. The character is the patriarch of the family the show is named after. The show is also the longest running show of all time. Who?
Q3 Nicknamed as the Flying Kangaroo, this airline company is based out of Australia. It sponsors the Australian Formula One Grand Prix, the national soccer team ‘The Socceroos’ (pictured), and has signed a four-year deal to be the official carrier of the Australian National Cricket Team. It also has a practice of naming its aircrafts after Greek gods, celebrities, Australian cities, and birds.
Identify the airline, which was first established ‘Queensland And Northern Territory Aerial Services.’
Q4 Common Goal is a pledge-based charitable movement that encourages professional football players and coaches to pledge at least one percent of their salaries to a collective fund that supports football charities around the world. EA Sports, through their game FIFA 19, have also made an effort to spread awareness about the charity by featuring their character Alex Hunter as a donor to the cause.
This was started in August 2017 by Jurgen Griesbeck and which popular Spanish, Manchester United player, who is often called ‘the nicest man in football’?
Q5 The Government of India had launched a scheme to connect regional cities via air in 2017. Recently, an auction took place among airlines to bid for routes across various destinations.
What is the scheme called, an acronym, that is also the Hindi word for ‘flight’?
Q6 Mary Anning was the first female palaeontologist and fossil collector who lived in Great Britain in the early 19th century. She grew famous for her discoveries of Jurassic-era fossils along the English Channel, a body of water that separates England from France.
Which ‘phrase’ is her story supposed to have inspired?
Answers
A1. Grigori Rasputin
A2. Homer Simpson
A3. QANTAS
A4. Juan Mata
A5. UDAN
A6. She sells seashells on the seashore
