Derek O’ Brien Quiz for the Week of Dec 19

1. In 2025, which festival has been inscribed on UNESCO’s List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?

a) Deepavali b) Holi c) Guru Purnima

2. What was India’s top travel search on Google in 2025?

a) Puducherry b) Maha Kumbh Mela c) Kashmir

3. Which poet wrote Christmas Bells?

a) HW Longfellow b) William Wordsworth c) TS Eliot

4. The Galwan War Memorial, the highest war memorial in India, is located in…

a) Ladakh b) Haryana c. Goa

5. Which of these words comes from the Greek word meaning to dissect?

a) Pulmonology b) Physiology c) Anatomy

6. According to the Women, Peace and Security Index 2025-26, which is the best country for a woman?

a) Spain b) Denmark c) Italy

7. Who was presented with the first FIFA Peace Prize?

a) Donald Trump b) Xi Jinping c) Vladimir Putin

8. Neal Mohan, who has been named 2025 CEO of the Year by Time magazine, is the CEO of…

a) Microsoft b) YouTube c) Facebook

9. Which of these is a rich pasta sauce?

a) Alfredo b) Paella c) Hummus

10. Which is the first country to ban social media for teenagers under the age of 16?

a) France b) China c) Australia

Answers

1. Deepavali

2. Maha Kumbh Mela

3. HW Longfellow

4. Ladakh

5. Anatomy

6. Denmark

7. Donald Trump

8. YouTube

9. Alfredo

10. Australia