Question: at which of the following place, a 555.55-carat black diamond was unveiled recently?
a) London
b) Dubai
c) Dhaka
d) Mumbai
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:-
- On January 17, 2022; a 555.55-carat black diamond named as the Enigma was unveiled in Dubai.
- Scientists are of the opinion that an asteroid or a meteorite hit the Earth more than 2.6 billion years ago is behind the formation of this diamond.
- It was unveiled by auction house Sotheby’s, it is believed to have come from outer space.
- The diamond will go under auction in London in February 2022.
- It has 55 facets and is likely to get sold for at least 5 million British pounds (USD 6.8 million).
- Sotheby has also planned to accept cryptocurrency as a possible way of payment.
- Shape of the diamond is inspired from Middle-Eastern palm symbol of Khamsa, that stands for strength and it stands for protection.
- In Arabic, Khamsa means five. Thus, there is a theme of number five running throughout the diamond.
By – Rajesh Tripathi