Question: Recently, during whose pop concert suicide bombing was carried out in Manchester City, UK?
(a) Justin Bieber
(b) Ariana Grande
(c) Madonna
(d) Lady Gaga
Ans: (b)
Related facts:-
- On May 22, 2017, a suicide attack was carried out during the American singer Ariana Grand’s pop concert at Manchester Arena in Manchester City, UK.
- In this suicide attack, 22 people lost their lives and about 59 were injured.
- The blast took place around 10.30 pm (Indian time at 3 am).
- This is the most horrific terrorist incident since the year 2005 in the UK.
- Earlier in July 2005, more than 50 people were killed in the serial bomb blasts in London.
- Manchester Arena is the largest indoor stadium in the city with a capacity of 18 to 21 thousand.
- The Islamic State (IS) has taken responsibility for this suicide terror attack.
Related Links:-
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-manchester-40010124
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/05/22/manchester-arena-evacuated-reports-gunshots-explosion/
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/05/23/manchester-terror-attack-everything-know-far/