Qurious (Prelims)

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Four Indian Army trucks under the command of Col.

Umang Kapur relocated some special packages on 1 May

1998 to the Mumbai airport. They were flown to the

designated site and kept inside the ‘Prayer Hall’. The

package was distributed in several parts and further kept in

‘White House’, ‘Taj Mahal’ and ‘Kumbhkaran’.

What resulted 10 days later for which the Indian govt.

decided to observe the National Technology Day on that

date?

1


This google doodle was released on the occasion of 81st

anniversary of what ‘work of art’ that had been

attributed to Col. Robert Wilson?

2


With which recent development, would you connect the following entities?

3


To all the ‘firm believers’, the occupational name in

German for a trader in quill or feather pens or an

upholsterer, has recently gained huge momentum.

Who?/What?/Why?

4


In one perspective, it features the most ubiquotous

mammal associated with the land. In another thought, it

depicts the most striking feature of the male folks of the

region. Conceptualised by Ogilvy & Mather, what is

being referred to?

5


6

After the perfect execution of the most iconic move

of the decade, the executioner reportedly said that

there was a 50% chance of getting it done by following the

conventional method, and a 100% chance of doing it

correctly by the method he followed. After being

compared with a bird and a plane, it also ellicited

comment like – “75% of the world is covered by water

and the rest by ____”. Which incident is being talked about?


The popular name of

NGC 3576 Nebula owes it’s

origin to the resemblance

of it’s central portion to

which popular UNESCO

World Heritage Site?

7


This noted alumni of IIT-Bombay had given up a lucrative

career in software to take up writing for brands as a

profession. After being appointed the Chief Creative

Officer at Leo Burnett, he changed the direction of his life

in 2011 and hit it really big in the recent times.

Why is he in news?

8


9

To better his own mark created in 2012, X and his team of 35 students from his school

started with about 1000 tons of raw materials. After 4 days of hard work, it

finally got completed on 25th December, 2016 and was readily compared with the

famous Terracotta Army of Qin Shi Huang. Which record-breaking project,

conceptualised to ‘Bring Happiness to the World’, has thus been completed?


10

Noted cinematographer Ashok Kumar made his

directorial debut in bollywood through the

erotic-themed movie, titled Kamagni (1987) where Tina Munim played a sex-starved

married lady. This flop movie has been trolled in the recent times because

of obvious reasons.Who acted as Tina Munim’s

dream-man?


11

In 2016, who is the latest to join this illustrous list of achievers?

Also, what this list is all about?


12

India’s first underwater film…..just identify it.


13

Which portmanteau word is said to be the reason behind these

vitriolic comments among the

tech-minded twitteratis?


14

This is the screenshot of a London-based Charity which was established in 2005

when X read an article in ‘The Sunday Times’ about children being kept in caged

beds in several institutions.Identify X, the Founder-President of

Lumos.


15

Acknowledging the world-wide tendency to commit an oft-repeated error at the

diplomatic level, this error-strewn world map has been deliberately placed since Dec

2016.

Where can you see this map?


16

It’s origin lies in the Old English word - godsibb, from god and sibb, the term for

the godparents of one’s child. In the 16th century, the word assumed the meaning of a person, mostly a woman, one who delights

in idle talk. After undergoing minute changes, it got it’s present meaning since

the time of Shakespeare.What’s the good word?


17

Originally hailed as a ‘very true’ and smart way of product placement, this high

profile deal worth $25 million over five years, involving two giants in their own field has hit a roadblock off-late. The

reason is said to be very little ‘exposure’ because of certain laws.

If one of them is F.C. Barcelona, who is the other one?


18

Flamboyant Indian entrepreneur Dr. B.K. Modi,

popularly called ‘The JV Hero of India’ was said to be

the main man behind this pioneering endeavour. After

tasting success with earlier ventures like ‘Modi-Xerox’ (for

high end photocopier machines), ‘Modi-Olivetti’ (for advanced

PCs & floppy diks), his new venture was successfully

launched on July 31, 1995 connecting a Congressi and a Communist.

What ‘first’ was achieved on that day?


19

Which former speedster who had a very shortlived test

career (only 2 matches) but had a pretty decent

ODI career (45 matches) during the

late 1990s is said to be the inspiration behind

this logo?


20

Ninawa International Hotel, which received a number of positive reviews on

TripAdvisor, has 262 rooms, two restaurants, two ballrooms and a gymnasium, among other facilities.

Who is, supposedly, the current owner of this hotel?


21

If we go by the different versions available from different sources, what happened, or

did not happen after a group of Americans left Brazilian swimmer Thiago Pereira’s party for a friend’s birthday at

Club France on August, 2016?(It resulted in a public apology via Twitter, cancellation of few brand

endorsement deals and an on-stage ruckus in ‘Dancing With the Stars’)


Strongman Kaleem Sheikh, a little-known candidate, was

parachuted into Panchmahal from MP in 2009 by the Lok

Janshakti Party (LJP) to contest the polls against Shankar

Singh Vaghela, former CM of Gujarat. Kalim’s younger

brother, Shaikh Arif, contested in the 2014 election in the

ticket of Samajwadi Party, again, against Vaghela. It

suggested that this family has an on-going ‘feud’ with him.

Identify their father who was said to be responsible for all this tension.

22


The ___ Club, a recurring location in the stories of P. G.

Wodehouse, is located in Dover Street, off Piccadilly.

Named after the male member of a particular insect

who does no work, living off the labour of others, it aptly

describes the contemporary Edwardian stereotype of rich, idle

young club members. Just fill in the blank.

23


24

Following the demolition of the Babri Masjid, there

were many debates in Parliament regarding what to be

done to diffuse tension among the two communities. One

of the most popular suggestions came from a first time

M.P. from Uttar Pradesh who suggested that a sweet shop

be built at that disputed land which would sell only one

particular type of sweet. Which sweet was that?


25

After this public performance in July 2016, a person named Ullas from Delhi filed a

police complaint against the lead performer in New Ashok Nagar Police Station for wrong pronunciation.

Who was the performer?


Four Indian Army trucks under the command of Col.

Umang Kapur relocated some special packages on 1 May

1998 to the Mumbai airport. They were flown to the

designated site and kept inside the ‘Prayer Hall’. The

package was distributed in several parts and further kept in

‘White House’, ‘Taj Mahal’ and ‘Kumbhkaran’.

What resulted 10 days later for which the Indian govt.

decided to observe the National Technology Day on that

date?

1


1

Nuclear Tests in Pokhran / Pokhran IINuclear Tests in Pokhran / Pokhran II


This google doodle was released on the occasion of 81st

anniversary of what ‘work of art’ that had been

attributed to Col. Robert Wilson?

2


2

Photo of Loch Ness MonsterPhoto of Loch Ness Monster


With which recent development, would you connect the following entities?

3


3

Featured in the new Currency NotesFeatured in the new Currency Notes


To all the ‘firm believers’, the occupational name in

German for a trader in quill or feather pens or an

upholsterer, has recently gained huge momentum.

Who?/What?/Why?

4


4

FedererFederer


In one perspective, it features the most ubiquotous

mammal associated with the land. In another thought, it

depicts the most striking feature of the male folks of the

region. Conceptualised by Ogilvy & Mather, what is

being referred to?

5


5

New Logo of Rajasthan TourismNew Logo of Rajasthan Tourism


6

After the perfect execution of the most iconic move

of the decade, the executioner reportedly said that

there was a 50% chance of getting it done by following the

conventional method, and a 100% chance of doing it

correctly by the method he followed. After being

compared with a bird and a plane, it also ellicited

comment like – “75% of the world is covered by water

and the rest by ____”. Which incident is being talked about?


6

Inzy’s run-out by JontyInzy’s run-out by Jonty


The popular name of

NGC 3576 Nebula owes it’s

origin to the resemblance

of it’s central portion to

which popular UNESCO

World Heritage Site?

7


7

Statue of LibertyStatue of Liberty


This noted alumni of IIT-Bombay had given up a lucrative

career in software to take up writing for brands as a

profession. After being appointed the Chief Creative

Officer at Leo Burnett, he changed the direction of his life

in 2011 and hit it really big in the recent times.

Why is he in news?

8


8

Nitesh Tiwari – director of DangalNitesh Tiwari – director of Dangal


9

To better his own mark created in 2012, X and his team of 35 students from his school

started with about 1000 tons of raw materials. After 4 days of hard work, it

finally got completed on 25th December, 2016 and was readily compared with the

famous Terracotta Army of Qin Shi Huang. Which record-breaking project,

conceptualised to ‘Bring Happiness to the World’, has thus been completed?


9

1000 sand Santa Clause statues 1000 sand Santa Clause statues sculpted at Puri by Sudarsan sculpted at Puri by Sudarsan

Pattnaik Pattnaik


10

Noted cinematographer Ashok Kumar made his

directorial debut in bollywood through the

erotic-themed movie, titled Kamagni (1987) where Tina Munim played a sex-starved

married lady. This flop movie has been trolled in the recent times because

of obvious reasons.Who acted as Tina Munim’s

dream-man?


10

Alok NathAlok Nath


11

In 2016, who is the latest to join this illustrous list of achievers?

Also, what this list is all about?


11

Bob Dylan & Winners of ‘Grammy and Bob Dylan & Winners of ‘Grammy and Noble’Noble’


12

India’s first underwater film…..just identify it.


12

The Ghazi AttackThe Ghazi Attack


13

Which portmanteau word is said to be the reason behind these

vitriolic comments among the

tech-minded twitteratis?


13

AltabaAltaba


14

This is the screenshot of a London-based Charity which was established in 2005

when X read an article in ‘The Sunday Times’ about children being kept in caged

beds in several institutions.Identify X, the Founder-President of

Lumos.


14

J.K. RowlingJ.K. Rowling


15

Acknowledging the world-wide tendency to commit an oft-repeated error at the

diplomatic level, this error-strewn world map has been deliberately placed since Dec

2016.

Where can you see this map?


15

HTTP 404 or ‘Not Found’ error page in HTTP 404 or ‘Not Found’ error page in NZ Govt. website NZ Govt. website


16

It’s origin lies in the Old English word - godsibb, from god and sibb, the term for

the godparents of one’s child. In the 16th century, the word assumed the meaning of a person, mostly a woman, one who delights

in idle talk. After undergoing minute changes, it got it’s present meaning since

the time of Shakespeare.What’s the good word?


16

GossipGossip


17

Originally hailed as a ‘very true’ and smart way of product placement, this high

profile deal worth $25 million over five years, involving two giants in their own field has hit a roadblock off-late. The

reason is said to be very little ‘exposure’ because of certain laws.

If one of them is F.C. Barcelona, who is the other one?


17

IntelIntel


18

Flamboyant Indian entrepreneur Dr. B.K. Modi,

popularly called ‘The JV Hero of India’ was said to be

the main man behind this pioneering endeavour. After

tasting success with earlier ventures like ‘Modi-Xerox’ (for

high end photocopier machines), ‘Modi-Olivetti’ (for advanced

PCs & floppy diks), his new venture was successfully

launched on July 31, 1995 connecting a Congressi and a Communist.

What ‘first’ was achieved on that day?


18

First mobile call between First mobile call between Jyoti Basu and Sukh RamJyoti Basu and Sukh Ram


19

Which former speedster who had a very shortlived test

career (only 2 matches) but had a pretty decent

ODI career (45 matches) during the

late 1990s is said to be the inspiration behind

this logo?


19

Debasis MohantyDebasis Mohanty


20

Ninawa International Hotel, which received a number of positive reviews on

TripAdvisor, has 262 rooms, two restaurants, two ballrooms and a gymnasium, among other facilities.

Who is, supposedly, the current owner of this hotel?


20

ISISISIS


21

If we go by the different versions available from different sources, what happened, or

did not happen after a group of Americans left Brazilian swimmer Thiago Pereira’s party for a friend’s birthday at

Club France on August, 2016?(It resulted in a public apology via Twitter, cancellation of few brand

endorsement deals and an on-stage ruckus in ‘Dancing With the Stars’)


21

Ryan Lochte and few other US Ryan Lochte and few other US swimmers swimmers

were held at gunpoint were held at gunpoint


Strongman Kaleem Sheikh, a little-known candidate, was

parachuted into Panchmahal from MP in 2009 by the Lok

Janshakti Party (LJP) to contest the polls against Shankar

Singh Vaghela, former CM of Gujarat. Kalim’s younger

brother, Shaikh Arif, contested in the 2014 election in the

ticket of Samajwadi Party, again, against Vaghela. It

suggested that this family has an on-going ‘feud’ with him.

Identify their father who was said to be responsible for all this tension.

22


22

Abdul LatifAbdul Latif


The ___ Club, a recurring location in the stories of P. G.

Wodehouse, is located in Dover Street, off Piccadilly.

Named after the male member of a particular insect

who does no work, living off the labour of others, it aptly

describes the contemporary Edwardian stereotype of rich, idle

young club members. Just fill in the blank.

23


23

DronesDrones


24

Following the demolition of the Babri Masjid, there

were many debates in Parliament regarding what to be

done to diffuse tension among the two communities. One

of the most popular suggestions came from a first time

M.P. from Uttar Pradesh who suggested that a sweet shop

be built at that disputed land which would sell only one

particular type of sweet. Which sweet was that?


24

Rabri (from Ram + Babri)Rabri (from Ram + Babri)


25

After this public performance in July 2016, a person named Ullas from Delhi filed a

police complaint against the lead performer in New Ashok Nagar Police Station for wrong pronunciation.

Who was the performer?


25

Sunny LeoneSunny Leone

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