QuizWiz Daily Newspaper Quiz 11/08/2025

Which district recorded the highest growth in Kerala Fibre Optic Network (KFON) connections recently?

• A) Thrissur
  

• B) Thiruvananthapuram
  

• C) Idukki
  

• D) Kasaragod

With the inclusion of the newly operational Yellow Line, Bengaluru’s Namma Metro now ranks as the ___-largest operational metro network in India.

• A) Third
  

• B) Second
  

• C) Largest
  

• D) Fourth

From which academic year will CBSE implement open-book assessments for Class 9?

• A) 2025–26
  
  

• B) 2027–28

• C) 2026–27

• D) 2028–29

Answer explanation

CBSE’s Governing Body approved this in June 2025

What is the primary goal behind CBSE's shift to open-book examinations?

• A) Reduce school hours
  

• B) Encourage rote memorisation
  

• C) Promote critical thinking and understanding
  

• D) Increase exam frequency

Answer explanation

The change aligns with NEP 2020 and NCFSE 2023, moving away from rote learning

According to Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, India’s lion conservation success is mainly due to:

• A) Rapid industrialisation in Gir area
  

• B) Relocation of lions to foreign countries
  

• C) Community participation and ecocentric lifestyle of locals
  

• D) Hunting ban lifted in Gir

At which chess tournament did Nihal Sarin defeat top seed Arjun Erigaisi?

• A) Tata Steel Chess India
  

• B) World Rapid Championship
  
  

• C) Asian Individual Championship

• D) Chennai Grand Masters 202D

What historic milestone did Ramesh Budhial achieve at the Asian Surfing Championships?

• A) Became the first Indian to win any medal, clinching bronze in the Open Men’s category

• B) Became the first Indian to compete internationally
  
  
  

• C) Became the first Indian to win gold in surfing

• D) Became the first Indian to host the championship