LEARN AMAZON'S 5 GK Q/A WITH EXPL FOR 6 March 2023

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 Question 1 of 5:

Which two teams qualified for the final of the 2023 Women's T20 World Cup?

The answer is- Australia and South Africa

The 2023 ICC Women's T20 World Cup was the eighth edition of ICC Women's T20 World Cup tournament. It was held in South Africa between 10 February and 26 February 2023. The final took place at Cape Town. Australia won their sixth and third consecutive title after beating the hosts South Africa in the final by 19 runs.

Player of the series : Australia Ashleigh Gardner

Most runs : South Africa Laura Wolvaardt (230)

Most wickets : England Sophie Ecclestone 

Question 2 of 5:

Which star of 'the Mummy' movie series received an Oscar nomination for 'Best Actor' for the movie 'The Whale'?

The answer is- Brendan Fraser

The 95th Academy Awards will be presented on March 12, 2023, in a ceremony held by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.  The Academy Award for Best Actor is an award presented annually by it.

Brendan James Fraser (/ˈfreɪzər/ FRAY-zər; born December 3, 1968) is an American-Canadian actor known for his leading roles in blockbusters, comedies, and dramatic films. He made his film debut in Dogfight (1991).

He received an Oscar nomination for 'Best Actor' for the movie 'The Whale' as Charlie

DYK:

The 1st Academy Awards were held in 1929 with Emil Jannings receiving the award for his roles in The Last Command (1928) and The Way of All Flesh (1927).

Question 3 of 5:

Ajay Banga, nominated to head the World Bank by US President Joe Biden, was the CEO of which of these companies?

The answer is- Mastercard

Ajaypal Singh Banga (born November 10, 1959[1]) is an Indian-born American business executive. On February 23, 2023, he was nominated by President of the United States Joe Biden to lead the World Bank. He is currently vice chairman at General Atlantic. He was executive chairman of Mastercard, after having previously served as president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the company from July 2010 until December 31, 2020. He is also the chairman of Exor and chairman of the public-private Partnership for Central America with U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris.

Question 4 of 5:

This is a view of a famous railway station in which city that is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

The answer is- Mumbai

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (previously Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai station code: CSMT (mainline)/ST (suburban), is a historic railway terminus and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

The terminus was designed by a British born architectural engineer Frederick William Stevens from an initial design by Axel Haig, in an exuberant Italian Gothic style. Its construction began in 1878.

The Elephanta Caves, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and The Victorian & Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai are recognised as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. 

Question 5 of 5:

Which famous entrepreneur is shown here?

The answer is- Walt Disney

Walter Elias Disney (/ˈdɪzni/; December 5, 1901 – December 15, 1966) was an American animator, film producer and entrepreneur. A pioneer of the American animation industry, he introduced several developments in the production of cartoons. As a film producer, he holds the record for most Academy Awards earned and nominations by an individual, having won 22 Oscars from 59 nominations. He was presented with two Golden Globe Special Achievement Awards and an Emmy Award, among other honors. Disney was the first person to be nominated for Academy Awards in six different categories.