QOTD - May 30, May 31

QOTD - May 30 2026 (Saturday)

Question

Name the Indian who was the first Chief of the Governing Council of a popular Indian sport said the following on his assuming the post. 

“What politics? I don’t know anything about politics”

A legend of the sport from Australia had the following to say about the Indian administrator.

“He has a vision for the game’s progress that I haven’t heard enunciated by any other so-called leader among officials.”

Answer

JAGMOHAN DALMIYA
The Australian legend was Greg Chappell.

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QOTD - May 31 2026 (Saturday)

Question

Name the umpire who said the following on his decision that turned to be controversial

“But then in life, mistakes happen. I have accepted that it was a mistake, and life goes on.”

The superstar who was at receiving end of the decision told later in a light hearted conversation

“When I am batting, give him boxing gloves to wear”

Answer

STEVE BUCKNOR
The superstar was Sachin Tendulkar

QOTD - May 23, May 24

 QOTD - May 23 2026 (Saturday)

Question

Connect the following which are named after a famous personality who is known for naming.

-  A genus of flowering plants
- The world's oldest active biological society located at London
- A historical garden curated by this person in 18th century at Sweden
- A state University in Smaland, Sweden
- A small city in Missouri, USA
- A road in Cambridge University and Australian National University
- A stony asteroid discovered in 1981
- A small crater in the moon 

Answer

CARL LINNAEUS

Happy Birthday Carl Linnaeus

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QOTD - May 24 2026 (Sunday)

Question

Connect the following which are named after a famous personality who is known for ruling

-  The Public Town Hall in Chennai
-  The Public Town Hall in Coimbatore
-  A Government College in Palakkad
- A Government College in Agra
- A renowned Memorial in Kolkata
- A dock in Mumbai
- A hospital in Bengaluru (renamed now)
- A hospital in Hyderabad (doesnt exist now)

Answer

QUEEN VICTORIA

Happy Birthday Queen Victoria

QOTD - May 16, May 17

QOTD - May 16 2026 (Saturday)

Question

Which Indian state with 12 official languages namely Nepalese, English, Bhutia, Gurung, Lepcha, Limbu, Magar, Mukhia, Newari, Rai, Sherpa, and Taman?

Answer

SIKKIM

Happy Sikkim Day - May 16

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QOTD - May 17 2026 (Sunday)

Question

Which European country has the official language written in two forms Bokmal and Nynorsk along with co official languages Sami and Kven? The official language of the country is closely related to Swedish and Danish. 

Answer

NORWAY
Happy Norway Constitution Day - SYTTENDE MAI

QOTD - May 09, May 10

QOTD - May 09 2026 (Saturday)

Question

M is an accomplished Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi dancer. She has acted in a couple of Hindi films and has anchored TV programmes like Talk Positive, Turning Point; Vaividhyotsav, the culture quiz and Srishti: The Environment Quiz.

M's father is one of India's well known scientists while M's mother is one of India's celebrated dancers. M's brother is director of CEE, India. M's aunt served in Nethaji'a Azad Hind Fauj.

Identify M.

Answer

MALLIKA SARABHAI

Happy Birthday Mallika Sarabhai

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QOTD - May 10 2026 (Sunday)

Question

N is an accomplished writer. She has won the Sakithya Academy Award in 1986 for her book "Rich Like Us". She had returned the award in 2015 in protest of Dadri lynching incident

N's mother is one of India's important diplomats having attained distinctions like President of UNGA, India's envoy to USSR, USA, UK, Ireland, Spain etc. N's father was a barrister and active member of Non Cooperation movement of Indian Independence struggle. N's uncle and cousin have served as India's Prime Ministers.

Identify N. 

Answer

NAYANTARA SAHGAL

Happy Birthday Nayantara Sahgal

QOTD - May 02, May 03

QOTD - May 02 2026 (Saturday)

Question

With which Bengali legend  celebrating birthday today would you associate the popular fictional characters Feluda, Professor Shonku, Tarini Khuro and Lalmohan Ganguly?

Answer
Happy Birthday SATYAJIT RAY

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Question

With which Tamil legend would you associate the popular fictional characters Ganesh, Vasanth, Jino, Amudha, Valliyammal, Madhumitha etc?

Answer
Happy Birthday SUJATHA

QOTD - April 25, Apr 26

QOTD - April 25 2026 (Saturday)

Question

Connect the following Tamil movies
-  Thimiru
-  Komban
-  Gethu
-  Ganesha Meendum Santhippom
-  Bigil

Clue - Kalo Harin (Black Buck)


Answer

IM VIJAYAN
Happy Birthday IM Vijayan

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QOTD - April 26 2026 (Sunday)

Question

Connect the following songs
- Fall in Love Again
- Fairy Tale
- Escape

Clue - Wolfie

Answer

LAURA WOLVAARDT
Happy Birthday Laura Wolvaardt

QOTD - Apr 18, Apr 19

 QOTD - April 18 2026 (Saturday)

Question

Which West Indian cricketer has served as the coach of the following cricket teams?

-  Zimbabwe
-  Ireland
- West Indies
- Afghanistan
- Karachi Kings
- Papua New Guinea
- Bangladesh

Answer

Happy Birthday 
PHIL SIMMONS

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QOTD - April 19 2026 (Sunday)

Question

Which Australian cricketer has served as the coach of the following cricket teams?

-  Zimbabwe
- Kings XI Punjab
- Yorkshire
- Adelaide Strikers
- Papua New Guinea
- Sussex
- South Australia
- Pakistan

Answer

Happy Birthday 
JASON GILLESPIE