Derek O’ Brien Quiz for the Week of April 3

1. According to the World Happiness Report 2026, which is the happiest country in the world?

a) Finland b) Germany c) Italy

2. Who won the Mark Lynton History Prize 2026 for the book, The Golden Road?

a) Ruskin Bond b) Amitav Ghosh c) William Dalrymple

3. Fanny Utagushimaninde, who became the youngest centurion in Women’s T20I history, is from…

a) New Zealand b) Rwanda c) Sri Lanka

4. A recent Ground Penetrating Radar survey has revealed archaeological remains below the city of…

a) Puri b) Ranchi c) Chennai

5. Which of these is an Indonesian rice dish?

a) Paella b) Bisi Bele Bath c) Nasi Goreng

6. Which of these animals is a herbivore?

a) Manatee b) Hyena c) Sea lion

7. Which country left the World Health Organization in March 2026?

a) China b) Argentina c) Spain

8. Who played the role of Ryland Grace in the film Project Hail Mary?

a) Brad Pitt b) Denzel Washington c) Ryan Gosling

9. The Strait of Hormuz links the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the…

a) Mediterranean Sea b) Arabian Sea c) Caspian sea

10. In comics, Susan Storm Richards is known as…

a) Invisible Woman b) Black Widow c) Wonder Woman

Quiz Answers:

1. Finland

2. William Dalrymple

3. Rwanda

4. Puri

5. Nasi Goreng

6. Manatee

7. Argentina

8. Ryan Gosling

9. Arabian Sea

10. Invisible Woman