Newsahoot Weekly Quiz - Week 21 and 22

Apart from Dhoni, which other IPL captain has won 5 trophies?

• Rohit Sharma

• Virat Kohli

• Hardik Pandya

• Nitish Rana

Answer explanation

Apart from Dhoni Rohit Sharma’s team Mumbai Indians has won 5 trophies.

Which team has the most IPL titles, apart from CSK?

• Rajasthan Royals

• Mumbai Indians

• Kolkata Knight Riders

• Royal Challengers Bangalore

Answer explanation

Mumbai Indians has 5 Indian titles.

Which team did CSK defeat in the IPL 2023 final?

• Lucknow Super Giants

• Delhi Capitals

• Sunrisers Hyderabad

• Gujarat Titans

Answer explanation

CsSK defeated Gujarat Titans to claim the IPL title 2023.

What is the name of the new navigational satellite launched by ISRO?

• NVS-01

• NSV-01

• NCB-02

• NSL-01

Answer explanation

NSV-01 is a navigational satellite launched by ISRO.

What is the name of India’s own navigational system?

• GLONASS

• GALILEO

• NavIC

• BEIDOU

Answer explanation

NavIC is the name of India’s own navigation system.

Why was NavIC created?

• 1. It was created to serve as a GPS replacement.

• 1. It was created to improve India’s navigation capabilities.

• Both A and B

• None of the above

Answer explanation

NavIC is developed to improve India’s navigation capabilities.

In which places in India can one use Google Maps Street View?

• Metro cities

• Only in North India

• Countrywide, including in small villages and towns

• Nowhere.

Answer explanation

You can use google maps street view countrywide, including in small villages in India now.

Why was Google Maps Street View banned in India?

• The images taken by Google were of low quality.

• 1. The images could reveal a person's identity.

• It could be used to attack the country.

• Both B and C

Answer explanation

One reason was that Street View images showed people’s faces, revealing a person's identity and not protecting their privacy. The defence ministry also said that it could be used to attack the country. So, the Indian government banned it.

Who can use Google Maps Street View in India?

• 1. Anyone can access it using a smartphone or the Google Maps web browser.

• 1. Only those who have a smartphone.

• 1. Only police officers can use it.

• 1. None of the above

Answer explanation

It can be accessed through the web browser or through the Google Maps app on anybody’s smartphone.

Who inaugurated the new Parliament building?

• Narendra Modi

• Droupadi Murmu

• Amit Shah

• Om Birla

Answer explanation

P.M Narendra Modi inaugurated the new pariament building of India