Amazon Daily Quiz Time / Test Your GK Knowledge 07 October 2023
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1) Nick Taylor became the first _______ in 69 years to win Canadian Open (golf).
The answer is- Canadian
Nicholas Alexander Taylor (born April 14, 1988) is a Canadian professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour. After turning professional in 2010, Taylor has won on the PGA Tour three times, including becoming the first Canadian to win the Canadian Open since 1954, which he did in 2023 at the Oakdale Golf & Country Club.
2) Virgin Galactic successfully conducted its first commercial suborbital flight, named what?
The answer is- Galactic 01
Galactic 01, previously referred to as Unity 23, was a sub-orbital spaceflight of the SpaceShip Two-class VSS Unity which launched on 29 June 2023. The launch was the first commercial spaceflight for Virgin Galactic. A research mission for the Italian Air Force,[3] the crew consisted of pilots Michael Masucci and Nicola Pecile as well as crew members Colin Bennett, Walter Villadei, Angelo Landolfi, and Pantaleone Carlucci (National Research Council of Italy - CNR).
3) In 2023, which country holds the top ranking for loans from the IMF?
The answer is- Argentina
Argentina joined the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on September 20, 1956 and has since participated in 21 IMF Arrangements. Argentina is one of the IMF's top three biggest debtors, with $46 billion in loans. The other countries in the top three are Egypt ($18 billion) and Ukraine ($12.2 billion).
4) Which country's name has its origins in this animal?
The answer is- Singapore
A number of different names have been given to the island of Singapore. In the 14th century its name was Singapura, which is now rendered as Singapore in English. Singapura means "Lion City" in Sanskrit. Singa comes from the Sanskrit word siṃha (सिंह), which means "lion", and pūra (पुर) means "city". a
Sang Nila Utama is usually credited with naming the city, although its actual origin is uncertain.
5) Who is the romantic partner of this Marvel character?
The answer is- Peggy Carter
Captain America is a superhero created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby who appears in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He become the most popular and enduring of the many patriotic American superheroes created during World War II. In the 1944 serial film Captain America; the character has subsequently appeared in a variety of films and other media, including the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where he is portrayed by actor Chris Evans.
Margaret "Peggy" Carter is a fictional character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise portrayed by Hayley Atwell, based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Carter is depicted as a British MI6 agent and member of the Strategic Scientific Reserve who became the love interest of Steve Rogers during World War II.
