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Question 1 of 5:
Which Afghan-born Indian cricketer passed away in 2023 at the age of 88?
The answer is- Salim Durani
Salim Aziz Durani ( 11 December 1934 near Khyber Pass, Afghanistan – 2 April 2023) was an Afghan-born Indian cricketer who played in 29 Test matches from 1960 to 1973. An all-rounder, Durani was a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and a left-handed batsman famous for his six-hitting prowess. He is the only Indian Test cricketer to have been born in Afghanistan. Durani was the hero of India's series victory against England in 1961–62. He took 8 and 10 wickets in their wins at Kolkata and Chennai, respectively.
Durani appeared in the film Charitra with Parveen Babi in 1973. He was the first cricketer to win an Arjuna Award. He was awarded the C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award by the BCCI in 2011.
Question 2 of 5:
Which financial institution purchased Swiss bank Credit Suisse for 3 billion francs amid the financial crisis?
The answer is- UBS
Banking giant UBS is buying its smaller rival Credit Suisse for $3.2 billion in an effort to avoid further market-shaking turmoil in global banking, Swiss President Alain Berset announced late on March 19, 2023.
Mr. Berset called the announcement “one of great breadth for the stability of international finance. An uncontrolled collapse of Credit Suisse would lead to incalculable consequences for the country and the international financial system.”
Question 3 of 5:
Which country's 75th diplomatic anniversary with India was celebrated with the exhibition 'Geoffrey Bawa: It is Essential To be There'?
The answer is- Sri Lanka
India’s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, inaugurated the “Geoffrey Bawa: It is Essential To Be There” exhibition at the National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi on Friday. Jointly organized by the National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi, the High Commission of Sri Lanka in New Delhi, and the Geoffrey Bawa Trust, the exhibition features the works of Sri Lanka’s late iconic architect, Geoffrey Bawa.
Geoffrey Bawa is one of the most significant architects in Sri Lanka and was known for his unique style that combined modernism with traditional elements. He designed many buildings in Sri Lanka, including the Sri Lankan Parliament, which is considered one of his masterpieces.
Question 4 of 5:
In Greek Mythology, which God was said to have herds of red colour variants of this animal?
The answer is- Helios
In Greek mythology, the Cattle of Helios (Greek: Ἠελίοιο βόες, Ēelíoio bóes), also called the Oxen of the Sun, are cattle pastured on the island of Thrinacia (sometimes identified with Sicily).
Helios, who in Greek mythology is the god of the Sun, is said to have had seven herds of oxen and seven flocks of sheep, each numbering fifty head. In the Odyssey, Homer describes these immortal cattle as handsome (ἄριστος), wide-browed (εὐρυμέτωπος), fat, and straight-horned (ὀρθόκραιρος).
Question 5 of 5:
In which ancient Egyptian city is this building located?
The answer is- Luxor
Luxor (Arabic: الأقصر, romanized: al-ʾuqṣur, lit.'the palaces') is a modern city in Upper (southern) Egypt which includes the site of the Ancient Egyptian city of Thebes.
Luxor has frequently been characterized as the "world's greatest open-air museum", as the ruins of the Egyptian temple complexes at Karnak and Luxor stand within the modern city. Immediately opposite, across the River Nile, lie the monuments, temples and tombs of the west bank Theban Necropolis, which includes the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens.
The population of Luxor is 422,407 (2021),[1] with an area of approximately 417 km2 (161 sq mi). It is the capital of Luxor Governorate. It is among the oldest inhabited cities in the world.
