Sunday 25 March 2012

TWTWTW #17

Current affairs round from the TGS Bar Wars on 25th March 2012
  1. According to a new survey what was revealed to be the world’s largest employer this week?
  2. Which French town was terrorised by a lone gunman this week?
  3. Who was named as The Doctor’s new companion this week?
  4. Who designed the Olympic and Paralympic uniforms for Team GB, unveiled on Thursday?
  5. Which royal building has just reopened, following a £12m makeover?
  6. Kazakhstan's shooting team were shocked during a medal award ceremony. Instead of their national anthem music from which film was played?
  7. How much per unit was suggested as the minimum alcohol cost on Friday?
  8. Which two-time darts world champion sadly dies on Saturday?
  9. Name the Conservative Party co-treasurer who was filmed offering access to the Prime Minister in return for monetary donations
  10. To the nearest million how much did Sport Relief reveal they’d raised yesterday?
  11. Who won the Malaysian Grand Prix?
  12. This week in 1973 women were admitted into which London institution for the first time?

  1. US Department of Defense
  2. Toulouse CHECK
  3. Jenna Louise Coleman
  4. Stella McCartney
  5. Kensington Palace
  6. Borat
  7. 40p
  8. Jockey Wilson
  9. Peter Cruddas
  10. £50 million
  11. Fernando Alonso
  12. Stock Exchange

Sunday 18 March 2012

TWTWTW #16

The current affairs round from Bar Wars 18/03/12

  1. Where did the Liberal Democrats hold their spring party conference?
  2. Which breed of dog took the 'Best in Show' award at this year's Crufts competition?
  3. Fabrice Muamba tragically suffered a cardiac arrest during yesterday’s Spurs, Bolton clash. At which team did he begin his professional career?
  4. The UK boss of which supermarket group stepped down from his role this week?
  5. What was the scoreline as Wales beat France to claim their grand slam yesterday?
  6. Dr Rowan Williams, Archbishop Of Canterbury announced his departure this week. In which year was he appointed?
  7. How did Barack Obama describe his chat with David Cameron this week?
  8. Which British publishing institution announced it is to cease physical publication after 244 years?
  9. The Hobbit pub threatened with legal action by the LOTR’s rights holders, can be found in which UK city?
  10. Which actor was arrested after protesting outside the Sudanese Embassy on Friday?
  11. Which horse won this year’s Gold Cup at Cheltenham?
  12. Which royal couple split, this week in 1992?

  1. Gateshead
  2. Llasa Apso
  3. Arsenal
  4. Tesco
  5. 16-9
  6. 2002
  7. A great natter
  8. Encyclopaedia Britannica
  9. Southampton
  10. George Clooney
  11. Synchronised
  12. Fergie & Andrew