FORTNIGHTLY QUIZ-227

1 Name the protocol, seeking to impose limits on emissions of carbon dioxide and other ozone-depleting gases, that was ratified recently.

2 On which day was a cosmic explosion across the Milky Way, which gave off as much energy in one-tenth of a second as the sun does in 100,000 years, observed by astronomers?

3 Name the world's most populated city with a figure of 35.3 million people.

4 What is the capital of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir?

5 What is the name of the world's first mobile phone virus that has spread slowly into nearly 12 countries?

6 Where will be the country's first yoga university set up?

7 Name the festival observed by the Shias to commemorate the death of the Prophet Mohammad's grandson Hussein in the battle of Karbala in 680 AD.

8 Which Hindi movie was adjudged the best film in 50 years at the 50th Filmfare Awards recently?

9 By what common name are Mumbai's tiffin suppliers, famous for their punctuality and error-free delivery, known?

10 Name the wicket-keeper who recently became the first fielder in one-day international cricket to take the first five catches in a match.

11 What is the full form of CRRID?

12 Name the chief of the Security and Exchange Board of India.

13 Who is the Prime Minister of Italy?

14 In which country was the world's longest land tunnel completed recently?

15 Who was the founder of the Amnesty International?

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Winners of quiz 226: The first prize by draw of lots goes to Gavish Singla, VII-E, Yadvindra Public School, near Apollo Grounds, Patiala-147001.

Second: Rekha Chauhan, XI (non-med), Monal Public Sen Sec School, near Sanjauli Chowk, Shimla-171006.

Third: Vidyur Singh Rana, IX-B, St Stephen's School, Sector 45-B, Chandigarh-160047.

Answers to quiz 226: Narain Karthikeyan; Sania Mirza; Artur Miller; Stem cells; Nananvati; Gyanendra; Chetan ; Winston Churchill; China; Girija Vyas; New Delhi ; Azim Premji; Hermis Tharakan ; Rupa Bajwa; Ellen Macarther.

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.

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