GK Quiz on Telegram, Questions and Answers [Current Affairs]

Telegram is a cloud-based instant messaging service launched in 2013, allowing users to send messages, share files, and make voice or video calls. Founded by brothers Nikolai and Pavel Durov, Telegram is known for its strong privacy features, including end-to-end encryption and secret chats. With over 950 million monthly active users as of 2024, it is one of the most popular messaging apps worldwide, particularly in Europe, Asia, and Africa.

An Overview of Telegram

Telegram is a cloud-based messaging service launched in 2013 by Nikolai and Pavel Durov. It allows users to exchange messages, share media, files, and make voice or video calls. Known for its privacy features like end-to-end encryption and secret chats, Telegram has over 950 million users worldwide and is widely used in Europe, Asia, and Africa.

GK Quiz on Telegram, Questions and Answers

Telegram, founded by Nikolai and Pavel Durov in 2013, is a widely used messaging app renowned for its robust privacy features and extensive global reach. Test your knowledge about this widely used app with out GK quiz on Telegram in the form of questions and answers.

 

Q1. Who is the founder of Telegram?

a) Mark Zuckerberg

b) Pavel Durov

c) Jan Koum and Brian Acton

d) Elon Musk

S1. Ans. (b)

Q2. When was Telegram initially released?

a) 2010

b) 2011

c) 2013

d) 2015

S2. Ans. (c)

Q3. What is the operational center of Telegram?

a) New York, USA

b) Berlin, Germany

c) Tortola, British Virgin Islands

d) Dubai, United Arab Emirates

S3. Ans. (d)

Q4. Telegram offers a cloud-based storage solution called

a) Telegram Cloud

b) Telegram Drive

c) Telegram Storage

d) Telegram Files

S4. Ans. (a)

Q5. Which country had Telegram as the most downloaded app in January 2021?

a) USA

b) India

c) Russia

d) Brazil

S5. Ans. (b)

Q6. Where was Telegram’s headquarters moved to in 2017?

a) Berlin, Germany

b) Dubai, United Arab Emirates

c) Paris, France

d) Moscow, Russia

S6. Ans. (b)

Q7. When do Telegram accounts self-destruct if inactive?

a) After 3 months

b) After 6 months

c) After 9 months

d) After 12 months

S7. Ans. (b)

Q8. Who is the current CEO of Telegram?

a) Nikolai Durov

b) Jan Koum

c) Pavel Durov

d) Brian Acton

S8. Ans. (c)

Q9. Telegram’s official bot platform is called

a) Telegram Bots

b) Bot API

c) Telegram Bot Store

d) Bot Platform

S9. Ans. (d)

Q10. Telegram introduced a feature called “Telegram Passport” to

a) Verify user identities

b) Store documents and passports

c) Share location information

d) Create custom stickers

S10. Ans. (b)