Today's Amazon Daily Quiz Answers (Fun Zone) - 16 January 2023 - Win ₹2,500 Amazon Pay Balance
Question 1 of 5:
82°E is a modern Indian self-care brand co-founded by which Bollywood actress?
The answer is- Deepika Padukone
Expl: Bollywood diva Deepika Padukone turned businesswoman when she introduced her self-care brand 82E (Eighty-two East).
The actress said that she was thrilled to finally present the brand after 'two years of a relentless effort'. "The joy of building something ground up is truly second to none," she said on Instagram after introducing her new brand. The brand introduced 'Ashwagandha Bounce' moisturiser and 'Patchouli Glow' sunscreen drops. The sunscreen is priced at Rs 1,800, and the moisturiser costs Rs 2,700.
Question 2 of 5:
For the first time in its history, the Oxford Word of the Year 2022 was chosen by which of the following?
The answer is- The public
Expl: The public has spoken! After opening the choice of Word of the Year up to English speakers for the first time in its history, over the last two weeks more than 300,000 people cast their vote. The Oxford Word of the Year is a word or expression reflecting the ethos, mood, or preoccupations of the past twelve months, one that has potential as a term of lasting cultural significance.
DYK:
Oxford Word of the Year 2022 - GOBLIN MODE
‘Goblin mode’ – ‘a type of behaviour which is unapologetically self-indulgent, lazy, slovenly, or greedy, typically in a way that rejects social norms or expectations.’
Question 3 of 5:
Who among these scored his 30th Test century at the SCG in 2023?
The answer is- Steve Smith
Expl: Former captain Steve Smith scored the 30th century of his Test career and in the process surpassed the legendary Donald Bradman, one of the greatest ever batters to play for Australia. Smith scored 104 runs off 192 ball which included 2 sixes and 11 boundaries in the Sydney Test match.
Question 4 of 5:
This is a photograph taken at which of the 'New Seven Wonders of the World'?
The answer is- Machu Picchu
Expl: Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca citadel located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru on a 2,430-meter (7,970 ft) mountain range. It is located in the Machupicchu District within Urubamba Province above the Sacred Valley, which is 80 kilometers (50 mi) northwest of Cusco.
DYK:
1. Machu Picchu was constructed as an estate for the Inca emperor Pachacuti (1438–1472).
2. In 2007, Machu Picchu was voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in a worldwide internet poll.
3. The song "Kilimanjaro", from the Indian Tamil language film Enthiran (2010), was filmed in Machu Picchu.
Question 5 of 5:
This is a view of which famous mountain in Africa?
The answer is- Mount Kilimanjaro
Expl: Mount Kilimanjaro (/ˌkɪlɪmənˈdʒɑːroʊ/) is a dormant volcano in Tanzania. It has three volcanic cones: Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira. It is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest single free-standing mountain above sea level in the world: 5,895 metres (19,341 ft) above sea level and about 4,900 metres (16,100 ft) above its plateau base. It is the highest volcano in Africa and the Eastern Hemisphere.
