Inquizzitive (Grand Finale)

Grand Finale

Somnath Chanda

Format of the Quiz• Written Round.Written Round.(5)(5)• Mixed Bag.Mixed Bag.(15)(15)• Special Round.Special Round.(8)(8)• Written Round II.Written Round II.

(5)(5)• Mixed Bag II.Mixed Bag II.(15)(15)

Round 1 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 is all about friendly bet or challenges.* Visual clues are accompanied by texts. You have to answer accordingly.

All the best………All the best………

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Two business rivals (but close friends in real life) made a friendly bet in connection with

their sports franchises.Put funda.

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Virgin’s Richard Branson and AirAsia Virgin’s Richard Branson and AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes made a Group CEO Tony Fernandes made a

bet on bet on their F-1 racing teams, each man their F-1 racing teams, each man

betting betting his own team would finish ahead of his own team would finish ahead of

the the other’s in the 2010 Abu Dhabi GP.other’s in the 2010 Abu Dhabi GP.The loser would have to serve as a The loser would have to serve as a

female female flight attendant on the winner’s flight attendant on the winner’s

airline.airline.Branson lost THE BET.Branson lost THE BET.

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University of Missouri student John Goehrke

(aka TW1) had a gala time during his ‘date’ with X,

after he won a Super Bowl bet.

Who is X?

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This book was written as a result of a bet made with Bennett

Cerf, the co-founder of Random House.

What was the challenge all about?

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24-year old Michael Angelow, a cook in the merchant navy, wanted to spice up a dull

afternoon and accepted a 20 bet₤ . He didn’t have any plan and just kept running.

What first did he achieve on 4th August 1975?

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A bet was made between Matthew Perry and Bruce Willis about the box-office

success of ‘Whole Nine Yards’. Willis lost the bet.

Which Emmy-winning act followed as a result of that bet?

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After a Professor challenged her to create a self-sustainable object that stimulates the growth of plants, Anna Haldewang unveiled

this prototype device that mimics the pollinating properties of bees.

Considering the fact that it is the second-choice alternative to the real thing, what

name has been given to the device?

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University of Missouri student John Goehrke

(aka TW1) had a gala time during his ‘date’ with X,

after he won a Super Bowl bet.

Who is X?

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Eugenie BouchardEugenie Bouchard

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This book was written as a result of a bet made with Bennett

Cerf, the co-founder of Random House.

What was the challenge all about?

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Write a book with fifty or fewer Write a book with fifty or fewer distinct wordsdistinct words

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24-year old Michael Angelow, a cook in the merchant navy, wanted to spice up a dull

afternoon and accepted a 20 bet₤ . He didn’t have any plan and just kept running.

What first did he achieve on 4th August 1975?

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The first streaker at Lord’sThe first streaker at Lord’s

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A bet was made between Matthew Perry and Bruce Willis about the box-office

success of ‘Whole Nine Yards’. Willis lost the bet.

Which Emmy-winning act followed as a result of that bet?

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Bruce Willis appeared in ‘Friends’ for Bruce Willis appeared in ‘Friends’ for freefree

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After a Professor challenged her to create a self-sustainable object that stimulates the growth of plants, Anna Haldewang unveiled

this prototype device that mimics the pollinating properties of bees.

Considering the fact that it is the second-choice alternative to the real thing, what

name has been given to the device?

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Plan BeePlan Bee

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Round 2 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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In mathematics (in particular, functional analysis), it is an

operation on two functions (f and g). It produces a third

function that is typically viewed as a modified version of one of the original functions.

What is it????

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ConvolutionConvolution

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Samarpan Foundation, a non-profit charitable trust, organises an annual quiz competition where 3-member teams with

names like Vishwas, Aastha, Kalpana, Vaibhav etc. take part. Some of the

participants are taking part for years. Audience’s enthusiastic participation is also

worth talking about.Where does this competition take place?

(vis – next two slides)



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Tihar JailTihar Jail

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To give something a supposedly ‘stronger’ look, a customised zinc based alloy has

been trademarked. Inspired by that, Gucci later came up with an exclusive watch (vis) using the same material. It’s strength has recently been challenged by Laurie Blue Adkins and she came up trumps over that.

Which alloy, named after it’s original purpose, is that?(vis – next slide)



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GrammiumGrammium

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Son of Indian migrants, Daniel Mookhy created history when he was appointed on 6

May 2015 at the New South Wales Legislative Council. In the process, a

particular practise that had been formalised into a

system in the Mughal era, has again come into news.

Interestingly, the same issue has been at the centre of a court case in Russia in the

recent past. What is being talked about?

(vis – next slide)

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Swearing by the Bhagavad GitaSwearing by the Bhagavad Gita

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This father-son duo, using sword & blade and some indigenous methods, was

credited with the design of the first ever metal rockets in the 18th century. It proved to be so effective that even NASA had given them due recognition in it’s own way. Later on, the design inspired the British Congreve

rocket which were used extensively in the Napoleonic wars.

Identify both of them.(No part points will be awarded)

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Haider Ali & Tipu SultanHaider Ali & Tipu Sultan

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This melodious number by Lata Mangeshkar (from the 1984 movie ‘Lorie’)

has been used in which critically acclaimed movie of the recent times?



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LionLion

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The American folklores has many legends dating from the

1800s, including a lumberjack named Paul

Bunyan. His most notable feature was his immense size

and the strength that accompanied it. As a baby, he

destroyed acres of forest simply by rolling around in his

sleep. As per the folklores (doubters called these ‘fakelores’) what

did he create by dragging his pick on the ground for a

distance more than 450 km?

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The Grand CanyonThe Grand Canyon

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Considering the commonality among these entities from different fields, try to guess

their ‘Indian counterpart’.



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Seven States of North-East IndiaSeven States of North-East India(All these entities are known as ‘Seven (All these entities are known as ‘Seven

Sisters’)Sisters’)

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California has more than its share of official symbols: it’s state mineral is gold, it’s state

animal is the grizzly bear and it’s state fossil is the saber-toothed cat. In Sept 2016, the State Assembly of California announced to add one more official symbol which has a legendary association with California’s

history but traces it’s origin to an European city.

What is being talked about?

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Denim – Official Fabric of CaliforniaDenim – Official Fabric of California

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A series of such interactions in the late ‘70s inspired many things in pop-culture

history which included a much-awarded play by Peter Morgan. Interestingly, a 1999 South Indian film and it’s 2001-hindi

remake also got their fair share of inspiration from the same source.

Identify the bolly-production.(bigger vis – next slide)



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NayakNayak

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This supposedly ‘haunted place’ (vis) in north-India was said to be the site of a particular act committed sometime

during the 14th century. That act and the related events came into news recently because of a completely different reason.

As per historical records and local folktales, what happened at this place?

(vis – next slide)

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Jauhar by Rani PadminiJauhar by Rani Padmini

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The recent assignment (B) of a former correspondent of the Indian Express is

because of one of his previous projects (A). Put funda.



A B

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Amitav Ghosh, whose 2000 novel ‘The Amitav Ghosh, whose 2000 novel ‘The Glass Palace’ was based in Burma was Glass Palace’ was based in Burma was

a a consultant to the 2017 movie consultant to the 2017 movie

‘Rangoon’ ‘Rangoon’

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When asked about this invention, Stuart Isaac - Senior Vice President of the company,

said – ‘People would look at us and say ‘this isn’t rocket science’ and we began

to think, ‘well, actually, maybe it is.’ Then NASA came into the picture because of their

expertise in the field of fluid dynamics. After bringing in a revolution of sorts within a very short span of time, it was

charged with ‘technological doping’ and a rule-change happened.

Which invention is this?

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Speedo LZR SwimsuitsSpeedo LZR Swimsuits

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‘Mr. Brightside’, the first single released by the group The

Killers, was named ‘Song of the Decade’ in 2010.

Interestingly, two music videos were made for the song :

the first, which is in black-and-white, features the band

performing in an empty room. The second one, filmed for

the re-release, helped immensely for it’s popularity.

What directly inspired the setting and imagery of the

following music video?

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Moulin RogueMoulin Rogue

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Who has been

mentioned in this

payback-tweet by

Viru?

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AryabhattaAryabhatta

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US President Eisenhower coined one of the most famous Cold War phrases when he

suggested the fall of French Indochina to the Communists could have a bigger

implications in Southeast Asia. That so-called theory or effect has been portrayed

very beautifully in this ad.Identify the phrase.



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Domino Theory/Domino EffectDomino Theory/Domino Effect

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Founded by Shishupala, Lord Krishna’s cousin, this place in Central-India is

known for a textile product which reached to it’s peak during the Mughal era. In the year 1910, these were patronized by the royal family of Scindia and it was during that period golden thread motif

made its presence for the first time.Which town is this?

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ChanderiChanderi

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Round 3 EE RoundEE Round

• 8 questions. 8 questions. • Written Written

Round.Round.• Differential Differential

Scoring.Scoring.

* 16 - if 1 team gets it right* 16 - if 1 team gets it right* 14 - if 2 teams get it right* 14 - if 2 teams get it right* 12 - if 3 teams get it right* 12 - if 3 teams get it right* 10 - if 4 teams get it right* 10 - if 4 teams get it right* 08 - if 5 teams get it right* 08 - if 5 teams get it right* 06 - if 6 teams get it right* 06 - if 6 teams get it right* 04 - if 7 teams get it right* 04 - if 7 teams get it right* 02 - if all the teams get it right * 02 - if all the teams get it right


* Syllabus of this round is anything & everything from Electrical Engineering.* But remember, this is a quiz and not an exam.


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This is the first replica of an

invention that yielded the

Nobel Prize few years later.

Which invention?

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One of his early masterpieces, ‘Dying

Hercules’ was said to be a political statement against the British and

also the American Federalists of that time. The muscles symbolized the strength of the young

and vibrant United States versus the British

and British-American supporters.

Why the painter has been asked in this quiz?

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Which ‘tech-pioneer’ and US Navy Rear Admiral has been paid tribute to through

this google doodle?

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Around the turn of the 20th century, semiconductors were quite commonly used

as detectors in radios, and also in one of the first semiconductor electronic devices

called ‘Cat’s Whisker’.Who was the first scientist to use a crystal

to detect radio waves, and also applied for a patent on a galena detector during his

works on ‘Cat’s Whisker’?

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Find the connecting link.

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An active environment-activist, he investigated

industrial pollution at Swansea and was

consulted on air pollution at the Royal Mint. He wrote a letter

to The Times on the subject of the foul

condition of the River Thames, which resulted

in an oft-reprinted cartoon in Punch (vis).

Who?

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Out of the seven SI base units, only two are named after two

noted ‘man-of-science’. One of these two are Kelvin (named after Lord Kelvin) for

thermodynamic temparature.

Which is the other one?

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A tribute to something very iconic which saw application of Electrical Engineering in the film-world…..which company issued

this ad, starring the company’s brand ambassador Ranbir Kapoor?

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This is the first replica of an

invention that yielded the

Nobel Prize few years later.

Which invention?

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TransistorTransistor

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One of his early masterpieces, ‘Dying

Hercules’ was said to be a political statement against the British and

also the American Federalists of that time. The muscles symbolized the strength of the young

and vibrant United States versus the British

and British-American supporters.

Why the painter has been asked in this quiz?

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Samuel Morse of Morse Code-fameSamuel Morse of Morse Code-fame

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Which ‘tech-pioneer’ and US Navy Rear Admiral has been paid tribute to through

this google doodle?

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Grace HopperGrace Hopper

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Around the turn of the 20th century, semiconductors were quite commonly used

as detectors in radios, and also in one of the first semiconductor electronic devices

called ‘Cat’s Whisker’.Who was the first scientist to use a crystal

to detect radio waves, and also applied for a patent on a galena detector during his

works on ‘Cat’s Whisker’?

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Acharya Jagadish Chandra BoseAcharya Jagadish Chandra Bose

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Find the connecting link.

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Mary Had A Little LambMary Had A Little Lamb

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An active environment-activist, he investigated

industrial pollution at Swansea and was

consulted on air pollution at the Royal Mint. He wrote a letter

to The Times on the subject of the foul

condition of the River Thames, which resulted

in an oft-reprinted cartoon in Punch (vis).

Who?

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Michael FaradayMichael Faraday

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Out of the seven SI base units, only two are named after two

noted ‘man-of-science’. One of these two are Kelvin (named after Lord Kelvin) for

thermodynamic temparature.

Which is the other one?

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Ampere (after André-Marie Ampère) Ampere (after André-Marie Ampère)

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A tribute to something very iconic which saw application of Electrical Engineering in the film-world…..which company issued

this ad, starring the company’s brand ambassador Ranbir Kapoor?

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PhilipsPhilips

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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.


* Some of the books have come into news long after their initial release for varied reasons (good or bad).* Just try to identify the reason for it’s later fame or popularity.


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Inclusion of this book in this particular scene foreshadows time travel later in the

film. Which film again made this book popular

among the geeks?

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HP and the Prisoner of Azkaban HP and the Prisoner of Azkaban

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This 1951 novel, originally published for the adult readers, came into news around 39

years later when a copy of this book has been

found with the scribbled lines – “To Holden Caulfield, From

Holden Caulfield, This is my statement”.

Which incident sparked a renewed interest to

this novel?

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Originally published in 2003, it experienced a sudden surge in sales

from late 2009. Why?

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This Hadley Chase-‘classic’ saw a

revival of sorts because of its

association with a critically acclaimed

entertainment venture in the first decade of the 21st

century.Which venture made

that happen?

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The novella Futility, written in the fag end of the

19th century by Morgan Robertson,

attracted global attention 14 years

after it’s publication.Why?

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This philosophical essay, released as a

book, was first published in 1954. It became a must have item for a particular group of fanatics

since mid-60s.Who were responsible for renewed interest to

that book?

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This 1951 novel, originally published for the adult readers, came into news around 39

years later when a copy of this book has been

found with the scribbled lines – “To Holden Caulfield, From

Holden Caulfield, This is my statement”.

Which incident sparked a renewed interest to

this novel?

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Assassination of John LennonAssassination of John Lennon

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Originally published in 2003, it experienced a sudden surge in sales

from late 2009. Why?

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Tiger Woods Automobile MishapTiger Woods Automobile Mishap

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This Hadley Chase-‘classic’ saw a

revival of sorts because of its

association with a critically acclaimed

entertainment venture in the first decade of the 21st

century.Which venture made

that happen?

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Johnny GaddaarJohnny Gaddaar

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The novella Futility, written in the fag end of the

19th century by Morgan Robertson,

attracted global attention 14 years

after it’s publication.Why?

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Titanic DisasterTitanic Disaster

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This philosophical essay, released as a

book, was first published in 1954. It became a must have item for a particular group of fanatics

since mid-60s.Who were responsible for renewed interest to

that book?

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The DoorsThe Doors

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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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Identify the two national captains in this pic.

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Michael Vaughan & Joe RootMichael Vaughan & Joe Root

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Launched in 2003, the Spitzer’s most noted contribution

has been announced just a few days back. The centre of

attraction of the ‘new family’ has been named after another

optical instrument. The fact that three of the smaller

members of this family are in the Goldilocks Zone, has

given the SETI Project a big shot in the arm.Which ‘new family’ is being talked about?

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Discovery of TRAPPIST-1 and 7 Discovery of TRAPPIST-1 and 7 ExoplanetsExoplanets

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Who has been paid tribute to through this tear-jerking

performance in the 2015 edition of Dancing With The Stars?

(The lady in the video eventually won the title in 2015)

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Steve IrwinSteve Irwin

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The younger sister - born and brought up in Mumbai,

married in Kolkata & settled in Switzerland, started her

literary career in 2003 when she became the Beauty Editor

of the lifestyle magazine ‘Seventeen’. The elder one

graduated to a full-fledged author from her days as a

blogger. She became India’s highest-selling female

writer of 2015.Identify these well-known sisters.

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Twinkle & Rinke KhannaTwinkle & Rinke Khanna

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Geffen Records, whose roster of stars has included Elton

John, Guns n’ Roses, Donna Summer and Snoop Dogg,

had signed a new artist in 2009. The resultant album,

Alma Mater, has been much appreciated and is still available in Amazon and other

online portals.Who was that debutant artist?

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Pope Benedict XVIPope Benedict XVI

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This latest import in EPL has already made an impact for

Manchester City. Regarding his unusual choice of shirt

number 33, he once said – ‘It’s hard without the 33. I want

this number because I used it since I was promoted at Palmeiras.’

What’s the funda behind 33?

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As a tribute to Jesus Christ who was As a tribute to Jesus Christ who was crucified at the age of 33crucified at the age of 33

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These stained glass window panels at All Saints Church,

Daresbury are dedicated to which

work that was banned in China

and some other countries because

some people felt that animals were put on the same level

as humans?(bigger vis – next

slide)

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Alice In WonderlandAlice In Wonderland

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Believed to have begun in the mid-1800s during the rise

of minstrel shows, this art-form gained popularity

through William Henry Lane, aka Master Juba, who was

one the most famous exponent of it. Though on the

decline, it got a huge impetus and professional schools all

over the world recently saw a huge increase in the number of students.

Why?

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Tap Dancing became popular because Tap Dancing became popular because of of

La La LandLa La Land

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It started as a response to the Malom Massacre where ten civilians were shot and killed while waiting at a bus stop. The victims included 18-year-old Sinam Chandramani,

a 1988 National Bravery Award winner. After more than 500 weeks, normalcy

restored on 9 August 2016. What is being discussed?

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World’s longest Hunger-Strike by World’s longest Hunger-Strike by Irom SharmilaIrom Sharmila

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A special commemorative coin has been issued as part of

the 500th Anniversary of X in the last decade from British

Virgin Islands. This $1 coin featured Queen Elizabeth on one side.

Identify X who featured in the other side.

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Mona LisaMona Lisa

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The wife of King Bhimadeva-I, Udayamati, is said to have

been responsible for the construction of something,

which the Archaeological Survey of India describes on its

website as ‘the highest watermark of Solanki

architecture’. Featured prominently in the award-winning

movie Bhavani Bhavai, what has been talked

about that became one of the 35 entries in a very prestigious

list in 2014?

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Rani-Ki-VavRani-Ki-Vav

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Originally it was meant to represent sexuality, life,

healing, sunlight, nature, magic, serenity and spirit. But

because of production difficulties, two of them representing sexuality and magic

were dropped. What is being talked about?

(One of the probable inspiration for the design – video clue)

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LGBT FlagLGBT Flag

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Found in Southeast Asia, Impatiens psittacina is a

species of balsam. It’s existence was first noted by a British official who

came across it in the Shan States of Upper Burma.

The first seeds were presented to the Royal

Gardens at Kew in 1899 where it was subsequently

germinated.How do we know this exotic flower better? Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathInquizzitive (Grand Inquizzitive (Grand

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Parrot Flower / Parrot BalsamParrot Flower / Parrot Balsam

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The draft, an amalgamation of several similar ones, was originally titled ‘Normalcy, Never

Again’. The final product of this draft had been represented quite a few number of times in different occasions. But the most

famous one took place after being insisted by the noted African-American gospel

singer Mahalia Jackson in front of a large audience on 28 Aug, 1963.

What is being talked about?



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‘‘I Have A Dream’ by I Have A Dream’ by Martin Luther King Jr.Martin Luther King Jr.

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According to several texts from Indian Puranas, Brahma

once failed to show due respect to Shiva during their

meeting at Mount Kailash. Getting enraged, Shiva plucked

of one of Brahma’s heads (kapalams). In an act of

penance, Brahma installed a Lingam to the site of Mylapore.

How has this form of Shiva gained popularity recently?

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KabaliKabali

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Which landmark got it’s popular name from this sketch

made by a gentleman named Thomas Montgomerie?

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K2 (for Mt. Godwin Austin)K2 (for Mt. Godwin Austin)

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With which item, cynosure of all eyes in the recent past,

would you connect all the following?

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Priyanka Chopra’s Dress at 2017-Priyanka Chopra’s Dress at 2017-OscarsOscars

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All the very best to…..

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