Post on 11-Apr-2017
Grand Finale
Research, Presentation & Conduction
Somnath Chandaby
Format of the Quiz• List It. List It. (12)(12)• Written Round.Written Round.(5)(5)• Mixed Bag.Mixed Bag.(15)(15)• Written Round II.Written Round II.
(5)(5)• Mixed Bag II.Mixed Bag II.(15)(15)
Round 1 List ItList It
• This is about the Posthumous This is about the Posthumous Bharat Ratna recipients. Bharat Ratna recipients.
• There are 12 names in the list.There are 12 names in the list.• Each correct entry is worth 5 Each correct entry is worth 5
points.points.• Full house gives 10 extra Full house gives 10 extra
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Lal Bahadur ShastriLal Bahadur ShastriK KamarajK Kamaraj
Vinoba BhaveVinoba BhaveMGRMGR
B. R. AmbedkarB. R. AmbedkarRajiv GandhiRajiv GandhiSardar PatelSardar Patel
Maulana Abul Kalam AzadMaulana Abul Kalam AzadAruna Asaf AliAruna Asaf Ali
Jayaprakash NarayanJayaprakash NarayanGopinath BordoloiGopinath Bordoloi
Madan Mohan MalaviyaMadan Mohan Malaviya
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Round 2 WrittenWritten
• 5 questions. 5 questions. • Each question carries Each question carries
5 marks.5 marks.• Full house ensure 5 Full house ensure 5
bonus. bonus.
What the round is all about????What the round is all about????* This round deals with works which prophetically became true after a few years.* From the visual & textual clues, you have to identify the prophecy or the entity involving that prophecy.
All the best………All the best………
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Prophetic words in
‘Doonesbury’ published on
14 Nov, 1999… whose face has been
edited out?
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Donald TrumpDonald Trump
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A chemist, with his exceptional knowledge and some guesswork, made some
predictions and gave a name to the yet-to-be-discovered entity which literally means
‘Beyond X’ after taking X (vis) as the yardstick. In 1886, Clemens Winkler
discovered it and proved all the predictions correct.
What, finally named after Winkler’s homeland is this?
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On April 1, 2016 the Gujarati evening-newspaper Akila ran a story about a historic decision of the govt. The editor immediately
claimed that it was only an April fools day prank.
What was being ‘predicted’ through that prank?
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William Lilly has been described as
‘the most abused as well as
the most celebrated astrologer of the
17th century’.
Because of this painting, he was later accused of starting what to
enhance his reputation?
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The psychic abilities of this person seemed to centre on death; he foresaw his brother’s death in a vivid dream where he envisioned him lying in a coffin between two
chairs in his sister’s living room. For his own, he took the cue of this celestial body.
Who?
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A subtle gag in 2013 episode ‘Politically Inept, With Homer Simpson’, came back into
public memory in 2015. As Homer was being interviewed on TV, a news ticker
flashes on the screen with a headline which caused the whole drama.
Which word has been edited out from that news-headline?
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A chemist, with his exceptional knowledge and some guesswork, made some
predictions and gave a name to the yet-to-be-discovered entity which literally means
‘Beyond X’ after taking X (vis) as the yardstick. In 1886, Clemens Winkler
discovered it and proved all the predictions correct.
What, finally named after Winkler’s homeland is this?
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Germanium Germanium (Originally named Eka-Silicon by (Originally named Eka-Silicon by
Mendeleev)Mendeleev)
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On April 1, 2016 the Gujarati evening-newspaper Akila ran a story about a historic decision of the govt. The editor immediately
claimed that it was only an April fools day prank.
What was being ‘predicted’ through that prank?
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Demonetisation IssueDemonetisation Issue
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William Lilly has been described as
‘the most abused as well as
the most celebrated astrologer of the
17th century’.
Because of this painting, he was later accused of starting what to
enhance his reputation?
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The Great Fire of LondonThe Great Fire of London
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The psychic abilities of this person seemed to centre on death; he foresaw his brother’s death in a vivid dream where he envisioned him lying in a coffin between two
chairs in his sister’s living room. For his own, he took the cue of this celestial body.
Who?
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Mark TwainMark Twain
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A subtle gag in 2013 episode ‘Politically Inept, With Homer Simpson’, came back into
public memory in 2015. As Homer was being interviewed on TV, a news ticker
flashes on the screen with a headline which caused the whole drama.
Which word has been edited out from that news-headline?
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GreeceGreece
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Round 3 Mixed BagMixed Bag
• 15 questions. 15 questions. • Infinite Bounce + Pounce.Infinite Bounce + Pounce.• Score - IB : +10/+10Score - IB : +10/+10 - IP : +10/-05 - IP : +10/-05
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The second wife of King
Philip IV, she became the
Queen regent at the death of her husband
in 1665. She remained an influential
figure during the reign of
her son Charles II, the last
Spanish Habsburg. Why do we all know
the name of this queen?
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Mariana Trench is named after Mariana Trench is named after Queen MarianaQueen Mariana
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Sir Taraknath Palit was a noted lawyer and philanthropist. He was associated with
the Swadeshi Movement during the Partition of Bengal. Sir Rash Behari Ghosh was a member of the Bengal Legislative Council
(1891–94, 1906–09) and the Council of India.
They were said to be the driving forces behind the establishment of ‘what’ in 1914
that contributed a large way to the betterment of society?
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University College of Science, University College of Science, Technology & Agriculture, C.U.Technology & Agriculture, C.U.
(better known as Rajabazar Science College)(better known as Rajabazar Science College)
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Considered beneficial to mind-body health, this traditional art-form is now being used
to treat mental illness and respiratory problems.
Identify this art-form whose three popular styles are named Rikka, Shoka and Jiyuka.
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IkebanaIkebana
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Rio, a movie theatre in Dalston, slyly ‘committed a mistake’, which was later found to be delibarate, during one of it’s shows in Feb, 2017. The audience, initially confused, cheered lustily after getting to
know about the whole thing. What happened there?
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It played ‘La La Land’ in ‘Moonlight’ It played ‘La La Land’ in ‘Moonlight’ screeningscreening
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After becoming the first woman Prime Minister of Great Britain in 1979, Margaret Thatcher quoted from St Francis of Assisi -
‘Where there is discord, may we bring harmony. Where there is error, may we bring
truth. Where there is doubt, may we bring faith. And where there is despair, may we
bring hope.’ Which pop-culture ‘phenomena’, first
experienced on 25 May 1977, got a huge impetus because
of her speech and other related events on that momentous day?
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May the force be with YouMay the force be with You
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In the earlier part of the 19th century, hammers and chisels were offered for hire in the Wiltshire town of Amesbury.
But the practice has been outlawed when the then landowner Sir Edmund Antrobus
decided against it.Why?
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The visitors could chip away at the The visitors could chip away at the Stonehenge to get their own Stonehenge to get their own
souvenirssouvenirs
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Yokohama FC recorded a 1-0 win over Thespa Kusatsu in
a match played just a few days ago in J-League 2.
What is the significance of this goal?
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Kazuyoshi Miura has become the Kazuyoshi Miura has become the oldest oldest
professional footballer to score a professional footballer to score a competitive goal, beating Sir Stanley competitive goal, beating Sir Stanley
Matthews’ 52-year-long record Matthews’ 52-year-long record
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It happened under mysterious circumstances and some
thought it to be an ‘act of God’. Some floating wreckage,
with ‘Diablo’ printed on it, found by some local fishermen
made the case more interesting.Taken on loan under the Scrutiny Assistance
Programme, ‘whose’ unfortunate misadventure is being
talked about?
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Sinking of PNS GhaziSinking of PNS Ghazi
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Egypt-born Fernand Legros was an art dealer who, together with his lover Real
Lessard, sold the art forgeries of Elmyr de Hory. He died of cancer in 1983.
Interestingly, the ‘work’ he largely inspired was left incomplete as the creator also died
in the same year. Legros is said to be the inspiration behind
which work that was later published in 1986?
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Tintin and Alph-ArtTintin and Alph-Art
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The exact carbon-copy features had puzzled everyone associated with them
through out their distinguished careers, be it in Air Force or in their other field of
expertise. Since 2013, these inseparable souls are separated by a pedestrian
footbridge spanning the Basingstoke Canal in Surrey.
Put funda.
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Statues of Bedser-twins are installed Statues of Bedser-twins are installed at the two ends of the bridgeat the two ends of the bridge
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Tableux Vivants (living pictures) were popular forms of
entertainment during the 19th century. People would
recreate a famous scene from history, literature or art and
‘freeze’ in that pose. How the legacy of that ‘art-form’ is still
being continued (knowingly or unknowingly) by
some fun-loving people in the present times?
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Mannequin ChallengeMannequin Challenge
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After long deliberations, this company came up with a name which is a combination of two words that essentially meant that ‘we
provide sound for all’?Interestingly, during it’s initial years, it used to market the first bread machine and part of it’s name can also be counted as a nod to
that fact of it’s legacy.
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PanasonicPanasonic
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The lady in the pic. bought a kitchen knife
from Badin’s cutlery shop in Paris on
13th July, 1793. What did she do with that 5-
inch kitchen knife that gave her a
posthumous nickname of the ‘Angel’?
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Charlotte Corday assassinated French Charlotte Corday assassinated French leader Jean-Paul Maratleader Jean-Paul Marat
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The Vergina Sun is a rayed solar symbol appearing in ancient artefacts (vis). A diplomatic row broke out and a one-year
economic blockade was imposed for this emblem. The solution was provided by a
gentleman named Miroslav Grčev and was given official recognition on
5 October 1995.What is being talked about?
(vis – next slide)
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New flag was adopted in Macedonia New flag was adopted in Macedonia after after
Greece objected over Vergina Sun Greece objected over Vergina Sun
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Earlier Current
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To improve the company’s image in the global market, a high profile ‘project’ was
conceived by Feng-hsiung Hsu. He and his colleagues named it after the famous nickname of the company. In a highly-
publicised ‘conflict’, they exacted revenge on their opponent and the aim of their
project was fulfilled.What was the ‘project’ all about?
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Deep Blue defeated KasparovDeep Blue defeated Kasparov
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Founded in 1584, Emmanuel College is one of the top-ranking and wealthier
colleges of the University of Cambridge. Which much-travelled person supposedly
studied here for three years before leaving to become an apprentice to an eminent
London surgeon?
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Lemuel GulliverLemuel Gulliver
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Dedicated to the women actors, the 2016 Vintage
Calendar is an initiative by Bollywood portal Indian Film
Information (IFI) in association with Epic Channel. Posters of popular Bollywood
flicks of yesteryears like ‘Tarana’, ‘Sassi-Punnu’, ‘Sagar’ and ‘Sasural’ have
found space on it. It included a 1960 movie where Nirupa Roy
played the title role. The ‘subject’ of that movie has
recently been branded as an enemy of the American people
being both a journalist as well as an illegal immigrant.
What was the name of that movie? Or Who was the subject?
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SupermanSuperman
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Round 4 Written IIWritten II
• 5 questions. 5 questions. • Each question carries Each question carries
5 marks.5 marks.• Full house ensure 5 Full house ensure 5
bonus. bonus.
What the round is all about????What the round is all about????* This round deals with paintings, based on abstract themes, reallife events or mythological events, that are somehow related to the origin of certain words/phrases/idioms.* From the clues, you have to identify the words/phrases.
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The painting is
named Belshazzar
’s Feast by
Rembrandt.
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Depicting an
iconic moment
of history which took
place in 490 BC.
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The Young Ladies of Avignon
(originally titled The Brothel of
Avignon) was a seminal work of art created in
1907.
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Considered an iconic example of modern
art, this painting features the effect of
a real-life event which happened in
1883.
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This Rubens’ painting depicts a
story, according
to the Greek
mythology.
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The painting is
named Belshazzar
’s Feast by
Rembrandt.
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Writing on the WallWriting on the Wall
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Depicting an
iconic moment
of history which took
place in 490 BC.
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MarathonMarathon
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The Young Ladies of Avignon
(originally titled The Brothel of
Avignon) was a seminal work of art created in
1907.
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Proto Cubism / CubismProto Cubism / Cubism
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Considered an iconic example of modern
art, this painting features the effect of
a real-life event which happened in
1883.
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Once in a Blue MoonOnce in a Blue Moon
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This Rubens’ painting depicts a
story, according
to the Greek
mythology.
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Milky WayMilky Way
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Round 5 Mixed Bag IIMixed Bag II
• 15 questions. 15 questions. • Infinite Bounce + Pounce.Infinite Bounce + Pounce.• Score - IB : +10/+10Score - IB : +10/+10 - IP : +10/-05 - IP : +10/-05
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As per the death-wish of one of his
friends, the incomplete draft of
‘Micro’ was given to Richard Preston
with a request to finish it. He duly did
that and it saw the light of the day on
Nov 2011, courtesy Harper Collins.
Who was this friend of Preston who
used to come into news periodically since 1993?
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Michael CrichtonMichael Crichton
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In ‘his’ first appearance, he tries to emulate the famous aviator Charles Lindbergh by
building a plane. All his crazy antics ultimately results the plane to crash-land.
The second one was a topical parody of Douglas Fairbanks Jr. starrer The Gaucho
(1927).Both these ventures show a much raunchier
version than the saintly self he later became.Who?
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Mickey MouseMickey Mouse
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Gabrielle Barlatier, a maid in a local brothel, was treated at the Institut Pasteur in early 1888 for rabies after being bitten by a dog. This particular piece of entry in the hospital register helped to track her down in 2016 and helped to unravel the identity
of the recipient of a mysterious gift.Which ‘gift’ did she receive?
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Van Gogh’s EarVan Gogh’s Ear
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They have recorded 42 victories, 7 draws and only 1 defeat. Their winning
percentage of 91% is still unmatched. They have achieved the strongest theoretical power ever attained in the sports history using the ELO Rating System – 2166
points.Who are/were they?
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Magical MagyarsMagical Magyars
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For a quick-drying property, silver nitrate solution is mixed with an alcoholic
solvent. Generally it also contain a biocide to ensure bacteria aren’t transferred from user to user. This product, the flagship item of a
1937-established company, has been used periodically in countries like Nigeria,
Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and South Africa.
Which highly profitable product is this?
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Indelible InkIndelible Ink
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Belonging to an Ashkenazi Jewish immigrant family, this
philanthropist built his 2nd Breast Cancer Research Centre as a tribute to his close friend Nina Hyde who died in 1990 after a long battle. He presently contributes a large
chunk of his income to breast cancer foundations.
Identify this gentleman who has become a brand himself.
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Ralph LaurenRalph Lauren
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The winner of the ongoing test-series between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka is
going to get a trophy whose name evokes mixed feelings in this part of the world.
Associated with a very important chapter of the history of South-East Asia, it is also
related to the world of doctors and medicines.
What?
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Joy Bangla TrophyJoy Bangla Trophy
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How do you connect all these elements?
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ThistleThistle
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Identify this kid with middle
names Peter Devereux who
is currently enjoying a
purple patch in his career.
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Steve SmithSteve Smith
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X is a small decorative line added as embellishment to the
basic form of a character. This is present when letters are
separated into distinct units to be typeset. It is usually classified into two types - X and Y,
where Y literally means ‘without X’.Explain.
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Fonts – Serif & Sans SerifFonts – Serif & Sans Serif
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In 2012, VisitSweden launched a unique tourism campaign online and handed
off the country’s official Twitter handle, @Sweden. In April 2016, it became
the first country in the world to have its own phone number (vis). After getting connected
to a random Swede, anywhere in Sweden people can talk about anything they want.
To celebrate the anniversary of what, Sweden has introduced this unique initiative?
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In 1766, Sweden became the first In 1766, Sweden became the first country country
in the world to introduce a in the world to introduce a constitutional law to abolish constitutional law to abolish
censorshipcensorship
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What is being created?
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Making of Google Doodle on the Making of Google Doodle on the occasion occasion
of Tchaikovsky’s 170th Birthdayof Tchaikovsky’s 170th Birthday
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During WWII, this was the code word, already made infamous in a sporting
context, for the Allied bombing campaign against German secret weapon production centres. The word caused huge diplomatic tensions around 10 years earlier and was debated at cabinet meetings in London.
What was that code word that was eventually replaced by ‘Crossbow’?
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BodylineBodyline
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The short story collection titled ‘Uncommon Type: Some
Stories’ contains 17 stories. The stories include a man immigrating to New York City
after fleeing a civil war; a bowler who becomes an ESPN star after a string of
perfect games; a billionaire and his assistant; and an actor enduring a life of press junkets. But interestingly, every story contain one
important item reflecting the author’s undying love for that item.
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Tom Hanks & TypewritersTom Hanks & Typewriters
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The original song was part of a movie which forced (it has been said thus in the trade
circles) the organisers to introduce a new category in the Filmfare Awards.
Which movie? Which new category has been thus
introduced?
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Sadak & Best VillainSadak & Best Villain
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Japan is grappling with a rapidly aging population, with senior citizens expected to
make up a whopping 40% of the total population around 2060.
Iruma, north of Tokyo, has implemented what novel step to track the elderly
people with dementia?
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QR Code-stickers attached to QR Code-stickers attached to fingernailsfingernails
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Jezail, a simple and cost-efficient gun was once
commonly used in British India, Central Asia and parts of
the Middle East in the past. During one of the conflicts in
the 19th century, a Jezail bullet was said to be responsible for
an injury which resulted in an early retirement from the
army-duties and venturing into something new.
Who is being talked about?
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Dr. WatsonDr. Watson
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In the 1996 Wimbledon SF, Steffi Graf defeated Kimiko Date. This match proved to be the final time they faced each other on
the WTA tour. What other ‘spicy’ incident made this
match memorable?
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““Steffi will you marry me?” Steffi will you marry me?” (Steffi replied “How much money you have?”)(Steffi replied “How much money you have?”)
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In 2006, residents in a particular locality in Lucknow had staged a peaceful protest to
remove a wine shop established near a temple complex. In the very next year, Aman
Kapoor, founder of the ‘Immigration Voice’ forum, employed the same formula against
the US authorities when a lot of Indians were wrongly caught in a Green Card backlog. In 2008, Indian Greenpeace activists did the same thing to protest against Ratan Tata’s decision to build a port near the nesting
ground of Olive Ridley Turtles. What acted as the basic inspiration behind all
these actions?
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Lage Raho MunnabhaiLage Raho Munnabhai(Sending Roses to the Authorities)(Sending Roses to the Authorities)
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This picture of a former informant for FBI and his then
girlfriend, taken around 1995, was tweeted by the Alcatraz
island authority after the ‘cat-and-mouse’ game ended in 2011.
Which 2015-film depicted the entire story of the man?
(bigger vis – next slide)
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Black MassBlack Mass
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur
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Brainchild of California-based Habitat, the new chef knife is twice as sharp as other
blades. Made from an ultra-hard alloy developed by
scientists at the Caltech, which organisation’s cutting-edge technology acted as the inspiration
behind this tool?
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NASANASA
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