Quiz 617

1. Name the coronavirus-tracker application launched by the Government of India.

2. Which course is the CBSE beginning as an additional subject for classes VI to XI?

3. Name the renowned Hindustani classical singer and Padma Shri awardee who passed away recently.

4. When was the World Health Organisation established?

5. Name the NASA satellite that will give early volcano and earthquake warnings.

6. Which state has decided to launch a YouTube channel to encourage children to learn during the lockdown period?

7. Which states are emerging as a hotspot for pangolin trafficking

8. Name the Democratic nominee for US Presidential elections 2020

9. Name the Indonesian volcano that erupted recently

10. Who was named Wisden leading cricketer of the world? Silky Bajaj

Winners of quiz 616: The first prize by draw of lots goes to Komal Thakur, Class XII, Govt Sr Sec School, VPO — Jhabkara, District Gurdaspur, Pin Code – 143525

Second: Aarav Goyal, Class VIII, Mind Tree School, Panjokhra, Ambala Cantt, Pin Code — 134011

Third: Daksh Ghai, Class VIII-C, Little Flower Convent School, Sangrur, Punjab, Pin Code — 148001

Answers to quiz 616: USA; Karnataka; Sameer Aggarwal; Hydroxychloroquine; March 20; Uttarakhand; Tejas; Boris Johnson; Cricket; July 23 – August 8, 2021

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