A quiz on important events and anniversaries that happened on April 25

QUESTION 1

This telescope was launched into operation on this day in 1990. Many observations from this telescope have led to breakthroughs in astrophysics, such as determining the rate of expansion of the universe. Name the telescope.

QUESTION 2

Considered one of the greatest and most influential actors of the 20th century, this actor was born on this day in 1940. The actor went on to receive the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in Scent of a Woman. Name the actor.

QUESTION 3

On this day in 2021, Chinese filmmaker Chloé Zhao became the first person of colour to win the Oscar for best director. She was recognised for her work for which film?

QUESTION 4

This American professional basketball player died on this day in 2019. Nicknamed "Hondo", he revolutionised the "sixth man" role in the NBA, coming oŽ the bench for the Celtics during his early years. Name the player.

QUESTION 5

This Italian inventor and electrical engineer, who shared the 1909 Nobel Prize in Physics, was born in 1874 on this day. Who was he? What was his invention?

QUESTION 6

This is an international observance commemorated every year on April 25 and recognises global eŽorts to control this disease. Observing this day sprang out of the eŽorts taking place across the African continent. What is it? 1. The number of countries in which Sachin has played international matches.

2. The venue in which Sachin scored the most international runs.

3. The venue in which Sachin has taken two five wicket hauls in ODIs.

4. Sachin became the first overseas player to play for this county in the English county championship.

5. Sachin has scored 34,357 international runs. If we consider the numbers between 0 and 100 as runs in an innings, Sachin’s scores did not include these two numbers.

6. Sachin shared century partnership with this person the most in international cricket.

Visual: Identify these players.

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Visual question: Identify this politician who served as the President of her country. She took oath on this day, in 1990. What is the milestone she is known for?