FORTNIGHTLY QUIZ-217

1. How many years ago was the Department of Posts set up in India?

2. Which world heritage monument in the country recently celebrated its 350th anniversary?

3. Name the architect of India's nuclear weapons programme who died recently.

4. Name India's first exclusive satellite for educational services that was launched recently.

5. Name India's first engineering firm to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

6. Which famous Indian author, whose works included 'Untouchable' and 'Coolie', passed away recently?

7. How many Indian origin scientists feature among the world's top 100 young researchers, according to a latest report of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology?

8. With which field are Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar awards associated?

9. Name the new SGPC chief.

10. Which German film on Adolf Hitler recently registered record earnings at the box-office?

11. Who recently won India's first Paraolympic gold at Athens?

12. Which country got the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy recently?

13. Which country recently won the ICC Champions Trophy?

14. Who has been elected President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)?

15. What is the full form of PIOs?

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Winners of quiz 216: The first prize by draw of lots goes to Rahul Manrow, VII-B, St Anne's Convent School, Sector 32, Chandigarh-160047.

Second: Dharni Negi, VII, Himalayan Public School, Upper Kaithu, Shimla-171003.

Third: Manish Kumar Dhankar, XII-B, Sainik School Kunjpura-132023.

Answers to quiz 216: Vijay Singh; Ivan;1871 (before Independence), 1951 (in Independent India); Islamabad; Japan; Dr Poornima Advani; Gurinder Chaddha; Anju Bobby George; Rahul Dravid; China; Vienna; Svetlana Kuznetsova; Roger Federer; Board of Control for Cricket in India; Madame Tussaud's.

Cash awards of Rs 400, 300 and 200 are given to the first, second and third prize winners, respectively. These are sent at the school address.

Note: Kindly mention the pin code of your place to facilitate the delivery of the prize money.