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Whose original tweet ellicited such reactions from Big
B?
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Shobhaa DeShobhaa De
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It was 2 pm on 5th May 2014…..who announced his grand entry to the world of
twitterdom?
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As revealed by Bastian Obermayer in this tweet, ‘what’ started more than a year ago?
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To quash his death-rumour, who recently quoted Mark Twain in this tweet?
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Some of the gems from
whom?
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Which organisation posted their first tweet in such a humorous way?
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It was 2 pm on 5th May 2014…..who announced his grand entry to the world of
twitterdom?
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Rajnikant….(who else…)Rajnikant….(who else…)
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As revealed by Bastian Obermayer in this tweet, ‘what’ started more than a year ago?
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Panama PapersPanama Papers
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To quash his death-rumour, who recently quoted Mark Twain in this tweet?
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Edward SnowdenEdward Snowden
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Some of the gems from
whom?
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Virender SehwagVirender Sehwag
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Which organisation posted their first tweet in such a humorous way?
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CIACIA
• 15 questions. 15 questions. • Infinite Bounce + Pounce.Infinite Bounce + Pounce.• Score - IB : +10/0Score - IB : +10/0 - IP : +10/-05 - IP : +10/-05
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In 1937, the American sociologist Read Bain wrote that ‘X’ “includes all tools, machines, utensils, weapons, instruments, housing,
clothing, communicating and transporting devices and the skills by which we produce
and use them.” The Merriam-Webster Dictionary offers the definition : “the
practical application of knowledge especially in a particular area” and “a
capability given by the practical application of knowledge”.
What is X?
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TechnologyTechnology
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This fiesty 23-year old once said that she set her life’s goal in such a way that she would be given a chance to travel in an aeroplane. Touched by this revelation, Air India has offered her free business class
flight tickets between any two of its destinations within the next year.
Who is the beneficiary?
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Sakshi MalikSakshi Malik
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Identify the person featured in this Chrysler commercial.
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Neil ArmstrongNeil Armstrong
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The technology, designed by UltraTech International, was originally deployed by the local administration in Hamburg’s St Pauli party district to combat a public
menace. Interestingly, the material used by UltraTech was originally used by Nissan to
keep cars clean with the paint acting as a deflector for water-borne dirt.
Which technology that may be deployed in many Indian cities in future, is being hinted
at?
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Walls that 'pee back' to tackle people Walls that 'pee back' to tackle people who urinate in publicwho urinate in public
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Elvis Prisley to be found alive.Sir Alex Ferguson to win ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.The Queen at the ripe age of 90, to have a Christmas No. 1 single. Loch Ness monster to be discovered.Kim Kardashian will become the President of the USA.
These are some of the predictions which were thought to be more likely to happen by some firms like Ladbrokes, than what had
actually taken place.In reality, what actually happened?
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Leicester City won the EPLLeicester City won the EPL
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Everyday by 6 pm, 55017 Chhapra-Mau passenger train chugs in at Suraimanpur
railway station, which is just across the border in UP. Since early 2016, the buzz around this train has increased manifold.
Interestingly, all the frenzy gets over quickly as the passengers of that train rush to catch the 55132 Chhapra passenger at 6.40 pm.What is the name popularly given to the
Chhapra-Mau passenger train by the passengers for obvious reasons?
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Maikhana ExpressMaikhana Express
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Referring to the diminutive market share of the rivals of IBM during the late 1950’s and
early 1960’s, what phrase was commonly used to refer to the following companies - Control
Data Corporation(CDC), Univac, Burroughs, RCA, National Cash Register,
Honeywell and General Electric (GE)?(Clue – The term will surely remind you about a
literary creation which was turned into a certain entertainment-venture, made in
Technicolor)
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IBM and the Seven DwarfsIBM and the Seven Dwarfs
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In the 2015 book First Comes Love, Vanessa Díaz, an Assistant Professor of Communications
at Cal State Fullerton mentioned about Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball’s ‘Desilu’ Production
Company & John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s ‘Lenono Music’ to explain the aura of a certain term coined by the People magazine couple
of years earlier.Identify the term which came into the news
recently and whose net worth is being speculated at around $117.5 million,
calculated since 2014.
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BrangelinaBrangelina
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These two following clips, taken from the official video of the latest single of Coldplay, Up & Up, pays tribute to the
scientific endeavours of which genius?(next two slides)
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Elon MuskElon Musk
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X, a picteresque island located in the Tyrhennian Sea, is well known for the villas owned by Norman Douglas, Mariah Carey and Maxim Gorky. X’s another claim to fame is a popular dress-item introduced in 1948 by designer Sonja de Lennart. But since early-2016, a person with the surname Y has put
this place in global attention as Y etymologically originates from X too. A
group of people (having the family name Y) originally belonged to X.
Which family name or surname is being talked about?
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DicaprioDicaprio(from Capri Island)
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As per the 2016-signed three-year deal, described as a marriage between two iconic entities, if Mr. Sanjay Hinduja helmed Gulf
Oil is the bride, then who/what is the groom?
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Manchester UnitedManchester United
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As per historical records, it was invented in the Middle East – probably in Persia, for
horsemen to keep their feet firmly in the stirrups. It made its way to Europe in the 16th Century, when men started to wear them as
fashion statements. Louis XIV had them decorated with battle scenes to show his
manliness. His courtiers used red-coloured ones to show their allegiance to
the court. Which fashion accessory is being talked
about?
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High HeelsHigh Heels
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X once told that he was writing copy for a St. Louis ad-agency and came across an invoice of National Association of
Retail Druggists (now known as National Community Pharmacists Association). The name of the organisation sounded pretty
appealing to him and after a little addition to it he tried to put in his latest
work.
Who/what was thus created?
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NardaNarda
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Intel’s latest innovation is a tiny system-on a-chip (SoC) based on the Intel Quark SE. It is
the size of a shirt button but includes everything required to provide compute
power for wearable devices. It has raised concern from experts due to the potential radiation exposure from such devices.
Ironically named after a Nobel laureate who died of radiation poisoning, what is it
called?
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CurieCurie
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Dismissed by some at the times as ‘slacktivism’, it ultimately helped to raise
more than $115 m. With the available funds, scientists associated with Project MinE have recently discovered a gene
variant – NEK1 which will probably bring in a revolution in the field of medical science. What is said to the main source of all these funds which gave a shiver to people from
different strata of life including the big shots – Bill Gates, LBJ & Zuckerberg?
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Ice Bucket ChallengeIce Bucket Challenge
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ClueClue – Not needed…...
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Anagram of Oprah (Winfrey)Anagram of Oprah (Winfrey)
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ClueClue - This biotech company’s saliva-based personal genome test was named
Invention of the Year by Time magazine in 2008.
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ClueClue – This Costa Rican currency is named after
a person who was
known for his
discoveries during his
several voyages.
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ClueClue – It is popularly said that he regarded the ideal strength of
vodka to be 38 degrees, but this number was rounded to 40 to simplify the calculation of the
tax on alcohol.
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ClueClue – The founder of this company named it after he accomplished a mission for his
country after a long gap.
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ClueClue – Founder Mitch Kapur was a teacher or instructor of TM Technique, a self
development programme at Maharshi Mahesh Yogi’s ashrama.
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ClueClue - This biotech company’s saliva-based personal genome test was named
Invention of the Year by Time magazine in 2008.
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23 pairs of Chromosomes in a normal 23 pairs of Chromosomes in a normal human cellhuman cell
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ClueClue – This Costa Rican currency is named after
a person who was
known for his
discoveries during his
several voyages.
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Christopher ColumbusChristopher Columbus(in Spanish, known as - Cristóbal Colón)(in Spanish, known as - Cristóbal Colón)
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ClueClue – It is popularly said that he regarded the ideal strength of
vodka to be 38 degrees, but this number was rounded to 40 to simplify the calculation of the
tax on alcohol.
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Dimitry MendeleevDimitry Mendeleev
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ClueClue – The founder of this company named it after he accomplished a mission for his
country after a long gap.
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Andy Murray became the first British player Andy Murray became the first British player since Fred Perry to win the Wimbledon since Fred Perry to win the Wimbledon
Men’s Singles trophy after a gap of 77 yearsMen’s Singles trophy after a gap of 77 years
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ClueClue – Founder Mitch Kapur was a teacher or instructor of TM Technique, a self
development programme at Maharshi Mahesh Yogi’s ashrama.
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PadmasanaPadmasana
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam has seen quite an increase in the no. of tourists in the recent
months. The bemused museum authority started to search for the reason. It was found that a particular artwork by noted Dutch
painter-sculptor Adriaen van der Werff was the main reason.
What was so special in that particular work of art?
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In this self portrait, he looks like Lionel In this self portrait, he looks like Lionel MessiMessi
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According to the UN, a Least Developed Country (LDC) is a country that exhibits the
lowest indicators of socio-economic development, with the lowest Human
Development Index ratings. Since the LDC tag was first applied, only three LDC countries
have graduated to Developing Country status - Botswana in 1994; Cape Verde in 2007 &
the Maldives in 2011. But another Asian country also managed to shed itself of its LDC
tag in 1975. Put funda.
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SikkimSikkim(it became a state within the Republic of India in 1975)(it became a state within the Republic of India in 1975)
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After starting as a paper and newsprint trading organisation in the 1920s, the
company changed it’s track in the 1960s and started producing X (vis). Presently it has become a game-changer in another
field. Identify the company which is named after
X.
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INOXINOX(from INdustrial OXygen)(from INdustrial OXygen)
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The ‘intriguing’ name of the latest venture of Chiki Sarkar, the former publisher of
Penguin Random House India, is proposed by her husband Alex Travelli of The
Economist. Interestingly, Rajdeep Sardesai also wanted the same name for his book that
was later published as 2014. Identify this company whose name also
invokes certain mythological connection.(Clue – One of the high profile clients
associated with this company is a certain Ms. K.K. Vohra)
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Juggernaut BooksJuggernaut Books
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Four 22-minute tv-show like episodes following the employees of Monarch
Solutions, are being told by the antagonist’s perspective. Originally projected as the
sequel to Alan Wake, it has been dubbed as the ‘Summer’s biggest Blockbuster’ since
it’s launch in April, 2016.Name this Microsoft-product.
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Quantum BreakQuantum Break
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With which currently-in-news brand, launched in early-2016, would you connect
the following elements?
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LYF SmartphonesLYF Smartphones
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Hotel Cornavin, overlooking Lake Geneva, was built in
1932-33. Since 1956, fan-mails are sent with the address
Room No. 122, Second Floor, despite having no such
room there. The authorities later decided to add a door
with a plaque having the no. 122 and placed it on a wall.
Why such thing happened?(vis of the hotel – next slide)
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Prof. Calculus stayed there in Prof. Calculus stayed there in The Calculus AffairThe Calculus Affair
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On the occasion of the 80th Anniversary of a sensational event, luxury-shipping
company Jacobite Cruises, struck a deal of £1million insurance package with local
firm Towergate Moray Firth in 2013. Director of the firm later said, “This is probably the most unusual insurance request we have ever had, but we are delighted to provide
cover.”What was it all about?
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Being attacked by Loch Ness MonsterBeing attacked by Loch Ness Monster
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Usually, the Parsee surnames originate from their family trade or professions.
Like, cloth merchants became Kapadia, wine merchants became Daruwala and silver merchants became Chandiwala.
Likewise, if someone’s surname is Dubash, what would his family profession be?
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Interpreter or TranslatorInterpreter or Translator
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It was one of the rare unsuccessful venture of Walt Disney Corporation when they teamed
up with the National Geographic Magazine in the late 1970s and failed to accomplish their target due to financial
constraints.For what specific purpose this unsuccessful
joint-venture was conceived?
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To salvage the wrecks of TitanicTo salvage the wrecks of Titanic
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In a declaration against renting out of goats from California Grazing, it has been stated that ‘PETA has no problem with letting
goats do what goats want to do (e.g., look cute and eat weeds), but we do have concerns
about how the goats may be transported, whether they are provided with access to
shelter during storms and shade as well as water during hot weather, where they are housed when they aren’t “working”, what
kind of veterinary care they receive, and what becomes of old and/or excess goats.’
Where these goats are usually deployed?
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Google rents goats to help cut down the Google rents goats to help cut down the amount of weeds at Google HQamount of weeds at Google HQ
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Originally a whaleship (vis) that brought fortune-seekers to Yerba Buena (later renamed San Francisco) during the
California Gold Rush of 1849, it was later converted into a storeship and hotel. The company-named-after-that-vessel was
founded in 2010 but came into bigtime news only in 2016.
Identify the company and also explain why it came into news?(vis – next slide)
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Niantic & Pokemon GoNiantic & Pokemon Go
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Etymological study of which hi-tech word gives out the following
results?
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BingBing
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Originally, it was said that a thirst-quenching-glass-of-water would ensure good fortune and a fast return to the holy city. Over time the legend evolved to it’s present form. It gained popularity after it was the theme of a
hit 1954 rom-com. One of the main beneficiary of this traditional practise is
Caritas Internationalis, a social service organisations operating in over 200 countries
and territories worldwide. Somewhere around €3000 is collected and distributed amongst
the needy.Which tradition is being talked about?
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Tossing coins in Trevy Tossing coins in Trevy FountainFountain
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Writer-director David Cage’s
‘Beyond: Two Souls’, premiered
with much fanfare at the 2013 Tribeca
Film Festival.What’s so special about that project?
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It’s a Video GameIt’s a Video Game