Grand FinaleGrand Finale

RULES

RoundsRounds

How was this How was this beautiful looking lady beautiful looking lady

associated with the associated with the 2015 cricket world 2015 cricket world

cup? cup?

Rape charge against Rubel HossainRape charge against Rubel Hossain

A fanboy moment…….who?A fanboy moment…….who?

Little known Afghan pacer Hamid Hasan, attracted Little known Afghan pacer Hamid Hasan, attracted great attention because of his on -the-field activities great attention because of his on -the-field activities

and also good looks. and also good looks.

His bandana is a tribute to whom?His bandana is a tribute to whom?

In a game-changing moment, whose run out chance In a game-changing moment, whose run out chance did ABD miss in the semi final vs NZ?did ABD miss in the semi final vs NZ?

In which city, located at the geographical centre of a In which city, located at the geographical centre of a host country, is this stadium located?host country, is this stadium located?

Heshani, a Junior-level Heshani, a Junior-level Badminton player, met her Badminton player, met her future husband when they future husband when they

both were teens. The both were teens. The President of their country President of their country had signed as a witness had signed as a witness

during their much-during their much-publicised wedding. publicised wedding.

Who is her husband?Who is her husband?

A fanboy moment…….who?A fanboy moment…….who?

  Roger FedererRoger Federer

Little known Afghan pacer Hamid Hasan, attracted Little known Afghan pacer Hamid Hasan, attracted great attention because of his on -the-field activities great attention because of his on -the-field activities

and also good looks. and also good looks.

His bandana is a tribute to whom?His bandana is a tribute to whom?

  RamboRambo

In a game-changing moment, whose run out chance In a game-changing moment, whose run out chance did ABD miss in the semi final vs NZ?did ABD miss in the semi final vs NZ?

  Corey AndersonCorey Anderson

In which city, located at the geographical centre of a In which city, located at the geographical centre of a host country, is this stadium located?host country, is this stadium located?

  Nelson, NZNelson, NZ

Heshani, a Junior-level Heshani, a Junior-level Badminton player, met her Badminton player, met her future husband when they future husband when they

both were teens. The both were teens. The President of their country President of their country had signed as a witness had signed as a witness

during their much-during their much-publicised wedding. publicised wedding.

Who is her husband?Who is her husband?

  Angelo MathewsAngelo Mathews

• Every team will get the chance to pounce any 5 questions out of 20.

• Score : +10 (for a correct answer)

-05 (for a wrong or incomplete answer)

Put funda.Put funda.(vis – next slide also)(vis – next slide also)

April Fool PranksApril Fool Pranks

The architectural marvel which included many The architectural marvel which included many structural engineering innovations in skyscraper structural engineering innovations in skyscraper

design and construction, was officially dedicated to design and construction, was officially dedicated to the nation on this very day in 1973. The designing the nation on this very day in 1973. The designing

involved the tube-frame concept, earlier introduced by involved the tube-frame concept, earlier introduced by the noted BESU alumni Fazlur Rahman Khan. the noted BESU alumni Fazlur Rahman Khan.

Which lanmark is being referred to? Which lanmark is being referred to?

WTCWTC

On 18 October 1985, a On 18 October 1985, a ‘sex-change operation’ ‘sex-change operation’ took took place which involved the person (marked in the place which involved the person (marked in the

painting) and the lady in the 2painting) and the lady in the 2ndnd photo. photo.

What is being talked about?What is being talked about?(bigger vis – next slides)(bigger vis – next slides)

  India’s southernmost point’s name has India’s southernmost point’s name has been changed from Pygmalion Point to been changed from Pygmalion Point to

Indira PointIndira Point

Find the connection.Find the connection.

Reburial of Richard IIIReburial of Richard III

In this illustrated list of cricketers who have taken a In this illustrated list of cricketers who have taken a wicket in the very first delivery they bowled in an wicket in the very first delivery they bowled in an international match, who will make it complete?international match, who will make it complete?

TEST Arthur Coningham

vs Eng in 1894

ODI Geoff Arnoldvs Aus in 1972

T20 ??????

vs Eng in 2011

  Virat KohliVirat Kohli

Following X’s death, Marc Christian, X’s former lover, Following X’s death, Marc Christian, X’s former lover, sued X’s estate on grounds of ‘intentional infliction of sued X’s estate on grounds of ‘intentional infliction of emotional distress’. In 1989, a jury awarded Christian emotional distress’. In 1989, a jury awarded Christian

$21.75 million in damages, later reduced to $5.5 million. $21.75 million in damages, later reduced to $5.5 million. Christian later died of ‘pulmonary problems’, caused by Christian later died of ‘pulmonary problems’, caused by

years of heavy smoking in June 2009. years of heavy smoking in June 2009.

Who was X?Who was X?

  Rock HudsonRock Hudson

Africa’s tallest skyscraper - the Africa’s tallest skyscraper - the Al-Noor Tower Al-Noor Tower is is proposed to be built in Casablanca. Reportedly inspired proposed to be built in Casablanca. Reportedly inspired

by a fountain pen, the building will be 540 meters in by a fountain pen, the building will be 540 meters in height and will have 114 floors. height and will have 114 floors.

540 is a reference to the 54 countries (55 according to 540 is a reference to the 54 countries (55 according to some counts) in Africa.some counts) in Africa.

What is the funda What is the funda behind 114 floors?behind 114 floors?

   114 chapters in the Quran114 chapters in the Quran

The latest novel by popular author Marlon James - ‘A The latest novel by popular author Marlon James - ‘A Brief History of Seven Killings’, talks about a very Brief History of Seven Killings’, talks about a very

turbulent time in the Carribean Islands when the guns turbulent time in the Carribean Islands when the guns flooded in and CIA agents took up residence. flooded in and CIA agents took up residence.

Topping these all, there was also an attempted Topping these all, there was also an attempted assassination of a person who once brought the PM assassination of a person who once brought the PM and opposition leader together to call for an end to and opposition leader together to call for an end to

political violence in that region. political violence in that region.

Who was that person?Who was that person?

  Bob MarleyBob Marley

Considered to be the son of Lord Brahma, he holds a Considered to be the son of Lord Brahma, he holds a fairly special place in the Hindu fairly special place in the Hindu

pantheon because of the order of his birth. pantheon because of the order of his birth.

Identify the deity who is also reverred to be the Patron Identify the deity who is also reverred to be the Patron of the Kayastha clan.of the Kayastha clan.

(visuals of his temples – next slide) (visuals of his temples – next slide)

ChitraguptaChitragupta

Whom did the director-duo Chris Buck and Jennifer Whom did the director-duo Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee paid tribute through these characters from the Lee paid tribute through these characters from the

2013-movie ‘Frozen’? 2013-movie ‘Frozen’?

Hans Christian AndersonHans Christian Anderson

One of only four of its type, it was commissioned in One of only four of its type, it was commissioned in the late 16the late 16thth Century to replace the original wooden Century to replace the original wooden

version. After rejecting the designs of several eminent version. After rejecting the designs of several eminent architects and sculptors of the time, including architects and sculptors of the time, including

Michaelangelo, lesser-known Antonio Da Ponti’s Michaelangelo, lesser-known Antonio Da Ponti’s design was chosen and it got completed design was chosen and it got completed

in 1591.in 1591.

Which major tourist attraction is this?Which major tourist attraction is this?

   Rialto Bridge, VeniceRialto Bridge, Venice

Apart from his many other talents, the lyricist-cum-Apart from his many other talents, the lyricist-cum-composer-cum-singer of this song was also a member composer-cum-singer of this song was also a member

of the 1st Lok Sabha from of the 1st Lok Sabha from Vijayawada constituency. Vijayawada constituency.

Who was he?Who was he?

   Harindranath ChattopadhyayHarindranath Chattopadhyay

Former Canadian PM Lester Pearson won the Nobel Former Canadian PM Lester Pearson won the Nobel Prize for Peace (1957) for resolving the Suez Canal Prize for Peace (1957) for resolving the Suez Canal

Crisis. At one stage of the crisis, Egyptians questioned Crisis. At one stage of the crisis, Egyptians questioned about the ‘neutral’ stance of Canada and objected to about the ‘neutral’ stance of Canada and objected to

the presence of Canadian forces in their territory. the presence of Canadian forces in their territory.

As a result, what did Pearson resolve to do and As a result, what did Pearson resolve to do and succeeded in doing by 1965?succeeded in doing by 1965?

  Introduced Maple Leaf design in flagIntroduced Maple Leaf design in flag

To much amusement of the public, on 7th May, 2014, To much amusement of the public, on 7th May, 2014, names of participants of a probable mixed doubles names of participants of a probable mixed doubles match was published in the official website of the match was published in the official website of the

Australian Open. Australian Open. They are – Myla, Leo, Lenny and Charlene. They are – Myla, Leo, Lenny and Charlene.

What is special about these partcipants?What is special about these partcipants?

  Two sets of twins of Roger FedererTwo sets of twins of Roger Federer

Frank Neuhauser, an Frank Neuhauser, an American patent lawyer’s first American patent lawyer’s first brush with fame came in the brush with fame came in the

year 1925 because of this year 1925 because of this genus of decorative plants genus of decorative plants

(vis)(vis). As a result of that, he got . As a result of that, he got the chance to meet the then the chance to meet the then President Calvin Coolidge President Calvin Coolidge

and was awarded five and was awarded five hundred dollars in gold hundred dollars in gold

pieces.pieces.

What did he achieve? What did he achieve?

  First Spelling Bee ChampionFirst Spelling Bee Champion

Mac Davis is a country music singer, songwriter and Mac Davis is a country music singer, songwriter and occasional actor. His early work included writing occasional actor. His early work included writing

lyrics for Elvis Presley hits like ‘Memories’, ‘In the lyrics for Elvis Presley hits like ‘Memories’, ‘In the Ghetto’ and ‘A Little Less Conversation’. Ghetto’ and ‘A Little Less Conversation’.

But as a solo performer, one of his biggest hits (also But as a solo performer, one of his biggest hits (also the name of the album) released in 1971, went on to the name of the album) released in 1971, went on to

become a standard and was covered by many artists in become a standard and was covered by many artists in the 1970s, including Usha Uthup.the 1970s, including Usha Uthup.

Which hit song?Which hit song?

I Believe in MusicI Believe in Music

Implementing various themes - such as Implementing various themes - such as intertextuality, realism, metatheatre and literary intertextuality, realism, metatheatre and literary representation, which literary work has been the representation, which literary work has been the

second most translated book, after the Bible?second most translated book, after the Bible?

  Don QuixoteDon Quixote

Who is singing?Who is singing?

Hema MaliniHema Malini

It has been suggested recently that the geographical It has been suggested recently that the geographical feature shown in photo inspired Shekhar Kamat of feature shown in photo inspired Shekhar Kamat of NID, Ahmedabad to design something. The brief NID, Ahmedabad to design something. The brief however states – however states – ‘the circular form suggests unity, ‘the circular form suggests unity, completeness, the fullness of man’s being and his completeness, the fullness of man’s being and his

growing consciousness and continual expansion; the growing consciousness and continual expansion; the small circle in the centre connotes that despite the small circle in the centre connotes that despite the

___’s size, it is the small man who holds the centre.’___’s size, it is the small man who holds the centre.’

What is being designed by Kamat?What is being designed by Kamat?(vis - next slide)(vis - next slide)

  SBI LogoSBI Logo

After one of his competitors did something After one of his competitors did something extraordinary during an Olympic event, the defending extraordinary during an Olympic event, the defending

champion Lynn Davies amusedly told to him, “You champion Lynn Davies amusedly told to him, “You have destroyed this event”. have destroyed this event”.

Another competitor Igor Ter-Ovanesyan said, Another competitor Igor Ter-Ovanesyan said, ““I was ashamed to ___ after it”. I was ashamed to ___ after it”.

Whose action evoked such reactions Whose action evoked such reactions from his rivals?from his rivals?

   Bob BeamonBob Beamon

Intihuatana is a ritual stone in South America Intihuatana is a ritual stone in South America associated with the calendar of the Inca. The name of associated with the calendar of the Inca. The name of

the stone was perhaps coined by Hiram Bingham. the stone was perhaps coined by Hiram Bingham. As per the Incan belief and also by the literal As per the Incan belief and also by the literal

translation of it’s name, the stone served a specific translation of it’s name, the stone served a specific purpose throughout the year. purpose throughout the year.

What was it?What was it?(bigger vis – next slide)(bigger vis – next slide)

  It tied the sun in place along its annual It tied the sun in place along its annual path in the skypath in the sky

Since 2000 annual BitFilm Festivals have been Since 2000 annual BitFilm Festivals have been produced to showcase films which use digital produced to showcase films which use digital

technology in a creative and innovative way. From 2000 technology in a creative and innovative way. From 2000 to 2013, the festivals screened and awarded the best 3D to 2013, the festivals screened and awarded the best 3D

and 2D animations, hybrid and Machinima films in and 2D animations, hybrid and Machinima films in several cities such as Hamburg, Berlin, Barcelona, several cities such as Hamburg, Berlin, Barcelona, Paris, Tel Aviv, Bangalore, Tokyo, New York and Paris, Tel Aviv, Bangalore, Tokyo, New York and

Seoul. In 2014, it was re-invented to become the world’s Seoul. In 2014, it was re-invented to become the world’s first film festival that showcases films about X. first film festival that showcases films about X.

Identify X.Identify X.

BitcoinBitcoin

This now-obsolete term is meant for a soldier This now-obsolete term is meant for a soldier or airman assigned to a commissioned officer as a or airman assigned to a commissioned officer as a personal servant. Before the advent of motorized personal servant. Before the advent of motorized

transport, he was also in charge of the officer’s pack transport, he was also in charge of the officer’s pack saddle with his officer’s kit during a campaign. saddle with his officer’s kit during a campaign. Presently, the term is used in the pop culture.Presently, the term is used in the pop culture.

Which one-word term is it?Which one-word term is it?

BatmanBatman

This is an instrumental compostion by the British This is an instrumental compostion by the British instrumental rock group, and Cliff Richard's backing instrumental rock group, and Cliff Richard's backing

band, The Shadows.band, The Shadows.

This hit single, released by Gloria Estefan and Miami This hit single, released by Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine in 1987 as the lead single from the Sound Machine in 1987 as the lead single from the

album album Let It LooseLet It Loose, peaked at number five in the US , peaked at number five in the US Billboard Hot 100.Billboard Hot 100.

The song, first featured in the 1984 comedy The The song, first featured in the 1984 comedy The Woman in Red, stayed at the top on the Billboard Hot Woman in Red, stayed at the top on the Billboard Hot

100 for three weeks from October 13 to 27, 1984.100 for three weeks from October 13 to 27, 1984.

This Doris Day version was recorded in 1964 for This Doris Day version was recorded in 1964 for Columbia Records and was featured in the Columbia Records and was featured in the

Australian film Australian film Strictly Ballroom.Strictly Ballroom.

The track topped sixteen international music charts The track topped sixteen international music charts and is well-remembered as the first music video to be and is well-remembered as the first music video to be

shown on MTV in the USA at 12:01 am shown on MTV in the USA at 12:01 am on 1 August 1981.on 1 August 1981.

It is an international hit written by Neil Sedaka It is an international hit written by Neil Sedaka in 1958.in 1958.

Taken from the soundtrack of an Indonesian film Taken from the soundtrack of an Indonesian film called Alexandria, the song is titled, 'Jauh Mimpiku‘ called Alexandria, the song is titled, 'Jauh Mimpiku‘

by the group Peterpan.by the group Peterpan.

This is an instrumental compostion by the British This is an instrumental compostion by the British instrumental rock group, and Cliff Richard's backing instrumental rock group, and Cliff Richard's backing

band, The Shadows.band, The Shadows.

This hit single, released by Gloria Estefan and Miami This hit single, released by Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine in 1987 as the lead single from the Sound Machine in 1987 as the lead single from the

album album Let It LooseLet It Loose, peaked at number five in the US , peaked at number five in the US Billboard Hot 100.Billboard Hot 100.

The song, first featured in the 1984 comedy The The song, first featured in the 1984 comedy The Woman in Red, stayed at the top on the Billboard Hot Woman in Red, stayed at the top on the Billboard Hot

100 for three weeks from October 13 to 27, 1984.100 for three weeks from October 13 to 27, 1984.

This Doris Day version was recorded in 1964 for This Doris Day version was recorded in 1964 for Columbia Records and was featured in the Columbia Records and was featured in the

Australian film Australian film Strictly Ballroom.Strictly Ballroom.

The track topped sixteen international music charts The track topped sixteen international music charts and is well-remembered as the first music video to be and is well-remembered as the first music video to be

shown on MTV in the USA at 12:01 am shown on MTV in the USA at 12:01 am on 1 August 1981.on 1 August 1981.

It is an international hit written by Neil Sedaka It is an international hit written by Neil Sedaka in 1958.in 1958.

Taken from the soundtrack of an Indonesian film Taken from the soundtrack of an Indonesian film called Alexandria, the song is titled, 'Jauh Mimpiku‘ called Alexandria, the song is titled, 'Jauh Mimpiku‘

by the group Peterpan.by the group Peterpan.

  ClueClueRemade for tv in Remade for tv in 1987 with Tom 1987 with Tom

Conti & Catherine Conti & Catherine Oxenberg, who is Oxenberg, who is

herself a member of herself a member of a European royal a European royal

family.family.

Roman HolidayRoman Holiday

ClueClueIt was the It was the

top grossing top grossing hit of the hit of the

year and was year and was also also

responsible responsible for a major for a major

fashion fashion trend.trend.

ClueClueAdjudged as the 27th greatest British film of all time.Adjudged as the 27th greatest British film of all time.

ClueClue  Originally titled as Originally titled as ‘Running with the ‘Running with the

bulls’.bulls’.

ClueClueThis ‘blockbuster’ This ‘blockbuster’

film won both film won both the National and the National and Filmfare awards Filmfare awards

for special effects. for special effects.

ClueClueFilmed on Filmed on

Monuriki, one Monuriki, one of the of the

Mamanuca Mamanuca Islands in Fiji. Islands in Fiji.

It became a It became a major tourist major tourist destination destination afterwards.afterwards.

ClueClueIt was the It was the

top grossing top grossing hit of the hit of the

year and was year and was also also

responsible responsible for a major for a major

fashion fashion trend.trend.

  BobbyBobby

ClueClueAdjudged as the 27th greatest British film of all time.Adjudged as the 27th greatest British film of all time.

  The Italian JobThe Italian Job

ClueClue  Originally titled as Originally titled as ‘Running with the ‘Running with the

bulls’.bulls’.

  ZNMDZNMD

ClueClueThis ‘blockbuster’ This ‘blockbuster’

film won both film won both the National and the National and Filmfare awards Filmfare awards

for special effects. for special effects.

  KrrishKrrish

ClueClueFilmed on Filmed on

Monuriki, one Monuriki, one of the of the

Mamanuca Mamanuca Islands in Fiji. Islands in Fiji.

It became a It became a major tourist major tourist destination destination afterwards.afterwards.

  Cast AwayCast Away

• 20 questions. 20 questions. • Infinite Bounce. Infinite Bounce. • Flat scoring of 10 points.Flat scoring of 10 points.• Half points, if any, is totally QM’s Half points, if any, is totally QM’s

discretion. discretion.

• Every team will get the chance to pounce any 5 questions out of 20.

• Score : +10 (for a correct answer)

-05 (for a wrong or incomplete answer)

As part of the ‘Look East Policy’, a superhighway is As part of the ‘Look East Policy’, a superhighway is being built, connecting India-Myanmar-Thailand. To being built, connecting India-Myanmar-Thailand. To

implement the project, India signed a MoU with implement the project, India signed a MoU with Myanmar on opening four-lane motorways to promote Myanmar on opening four-lane motorways to promote trade and tourism from the northeastern states into that trade and tourism from the northeastern states into that country and on to Thailand and eventually Cambodia country and on to Thailand and eventually Cambodia

and Vietnam as well. Despite solving the militancy and Vietnam as well. Despite solving the militancy issues, the work has been stopped because of a strange issues, the work has been stopped because of a strange

but practical reason which the respective govts are but practical reason which the respective govts are finding difficult to deal with.finding difficult to deal with.

What is the issue?What is the issue?(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)

Right side - Left side driving issuesRight side - Left side driving issues

India & Thailand follow Left-side traffic but Myanamr follows

Right-side traffic.

This song by David Bowie is a tribute to Evelyn This song by David Bowie is a tribute to Evelyn Francis McHale, a former Women’s Army Corps Francis McHale, a former Women’s Army Corps volunteer. A young photography student named volunteer. A young photography student named

Robert Wiles made Evelyn a well-known pop-culture Robert Wiles made Evelyn a well-known pop-culture icon and a symbol of tragic beauty.icon and a symbol of tragic beauty.

Put funda.Put funda.

The Most Beautiful SuicideThe Most Beautiful Suicide

Established sometimes around the 312 BC as the Established sometimes around the 312 BC as the capital city of the Nabateans, it lies on the slope of a capital city of the Nabateans, it lies on the slope of a hilly region, identified by historians as the biblical hilly region, identified by historians as the biblical

Mount Hor. Known for its rich architecture and water Mount Hor. Known for its rich architecture and water conduit system, it is also popularly called the Rose conduit system, it is also popularly called the Rose

City due to the colour of the stone. City due to the colour of the stone.

Identify this tourist destination which took its name Identify this tourist destination which took its name from the Greek word for ‘rock’. from the Greek word for ‘rock’.

PetraPetra

A gentleman named Sharat Katariya got the basic idea A gentleman named Sharat Katariya got the basic idea for his latest project from a poster about this for his latest project from a poster about this

uncommon sport. uncommon sport.

What is being talked about?What is being talked about?

Dum Laga Ke HainsaDum Laga Ke Hainsa

Hugh Munro was the son of General Sir Hector Hugh Munro was the son of General Sir Hector Munro, who had commanded a division during Sir Munro, who had commanded a division during Sir Eyre Coote’s victory at the Battle of Porto Novo in Eyre Coote’s victory at the Battle of Porto Novo in

1781 when Hyder Ali was defeated during the Second 1781 when Hyder Ali was defeated during the Second Anglo-Mysore War. During a hunting expedition in Anglo-Mysore War. During a hunting expedition in

Sunderban, on 22 December 1792 , Hugh Munro was Sunderban, on 22 December 1792 , Hugh Munro was attacked and killed by a tiger.attacked and killed by a tiger.

As per popular belief, how the death of Hugh Monroe As per popular belief, how the death of Hugh Monroe has been immortalised?has been immortalised?

  Tipu’s TigerTipu’s Tiger

During her career, Betty Cuthbert set WR for 60 mts, During her career, Betty Cuthbert set WR for 60 mts, 100 yards, 200 mts, 220 yards and 440 yards. But her 100 yards, 200 mts, 220 yards and 440 yards. But her gold winning performances in 100 mts, 200 mts and gold winning performances in 100 mts, 200 mts and 4x100 m relay during the 1956 Melbourne Olympics 4x100 m relay during the 1956 Melbourne Olympics

earned her the moniker ___ ___. This two-word earned her the moniker ___ ___. This two-word moniker was later used for moniker was later used for Stephanie Jaramillo, a Stephanie Jaramillo, a

professional boxer and P.T. Usha also. professional boxer and P.T. Usha also.

Which moniker is being talked about?Which moniker is being talked about?(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)

Golden GirlGolden Girl

Handwritten letters of a young recruitee of Palestine Handwritten letters of a young recruitee of Palestine Exploration Fund (PEF) has been stolen recently. He Exploration Fund (PEF) has been stolen recently. He

was recruited in 1913 for a sham expedition to the was recruited in 1913 for a sham expedition to the Wilderness of Zin, a desert area, to trace the route Wilderness of Zin, a desert area, to trace the route

taken by the Children of Israel, as mentioned in the taken by the Children of Israel, as mentioned in the Exodus, in Bible. But the true purpose was to allow Exodus, in Bible. But the true purpose was to allow cartographers’ from the Royal Engineers to map the cartographers’ from the Royal Engineers to map the

desert so that Allied tanks can move easily.desert so that Allied tanks can move easily.

Whose letters has been stolen? Whose letters has been stolen?

LLawrence of Arabiaawrence of Arabia

On a trip to Paris in the 60s, Jaikishen and Hasrat On a trip to Paris in the 60s, Jaikishen and Hasrat Jaipuri visited a night club. Getting mesmerised by Jaipuri visited a night club. Getting mesmerised by

the glittering costumes of the dancers under the flashy the glittering costumes of the dancers under the flashy lights, Jaikishen started to hum a tune and wrote a few lights, Jaikishen started to hum a tune and wrote a few

words in a piece of paper. Hasrat Jaipuri completed words in a piece of paper. Hasrat Jaipuri completed the song and they record it immediately after the song and they record it immediately after

returning to Mumbai.returning to Mumbai.

Which hit song, picturised on Shammi Kapoor was Which hit song, picturised on Shammi Kapoor was thus made?thus made?

‘‘Badan pe Sitare’ from PrinceBadan pe Sitare’ from Prince

Mythro made by Moshi Audio is an audio headphone Mythro made by Moshi Audio is an audio headphone which is superlight and hence convenient to wear.which is superlight and hence convenient to wear.

How did the brand name originate?How did the brand name originate?

From Mithril, fictional metal mentioned From Mithril, fictional metal mentioned in J.R.R. Tolkien’s worksin J.R.R. Tolkien’s works

A group of academics, headed by Pete Orford of A group of academics, headed by Pete Orford of University of Buckingham has started an unique University of Buckingham has started an unique

venture. To solve a 150-year old literary mystery, they venture. To solve a 150-year old literary mystery, they are collecting preferred informations from the readers are collecting preferred informations from the readers through a crowd-sourcing website. As of now, there through a crowd-sourcing website. As of now, there

have been more than 15,000 hits on the website. have been more than 15,000 hits on the website.

What was the mystery all about?What was the mystery all about?

The Mystery of Edwin DroodThe Mystery of Edwin Drood

Originally applied to male, the term first appeared in Originally applied to male, the term first appeared in print in 1891, when artist Henry Marks described the print in 1891, when artist Henry Marks described the

men who posed as a subject for his artworks. men who posed as a subject for his artworks. Overtime, the term came to refer to almost exclusively Overtime, the term came to refer to almost exclusively to the women – the trend started with the women who to the women – the trend started with the women who graced the cover of Vogue. Evelyn Nesbit was a prime graced the cover of Vogue. Evelyn Nesbit was a prime

example of it in the initial years. example of it in the initial years.

Which term is this?Which term is this?

SupermodelSupermodel

On which historical event, this revolutionary song was On which historical event, this revolutionary song was composed? composed?

Indian Naval MutinyIndian Naval Mutiny

Films like ‘Lady Snow Blood’, ‘Lone Wolf and Cub’ Films like ‘Lady Snow Blood’, ‘Lone Wolf and Cub’ and ‘Rashomon’ are famous examples of a class of and ‘Rashomon’ are famous examples of a class of artistic creations which were addressed by a certain artistic creations which were addressed by a certain term. A famous hollywood director heard this term term. A famous hollywood director heard this term during one of his trips to Japan used a derivative of during one of his trips to Japan used a derivative of

that term in his later movies.that term in his later movies.

Identify any one of the terms.Identify any one of the terms.

Jedi from Jidai-gekiJedi from Jidai-geki

As per available records, it all started in 1929 at the As per available records, it all started in 1929 at the initiative of pioneers like Purna Chandra Ghosh and initiative of pioneers like Purna Chandra Ghosh and

Nitya Gopal Sarkar. Named after its market place and Nitya Gopal Sarkar. Named after its market place and not after its place of birth, it has become hugely not after its place of birth, it has become hugely

popular among its fans. To save it from its fake and popular among its fans. To save it from its fake and cheap varieties, the makers have already applied for a cheap varieties, the makers have already applied for a

GI patent. GI patent.

What is being described?What is being described?

Joynagar-er MoyaJoynagar-er Moya

As per popular belief, origin of which well known As per popular belief, origin of which well known phrase has been attributed to the Norwegian-born phrase has been attributed to the Norwegian-born

footballer-cum-coach Knute Rockne and sometimes footballer-cum-coach Knute Rockne and sometimes to Joseph Patrick Kennedy Sr., an eminent politician to Joseph Patrick Kennedy Sr., an eminent politician

and father of JFK? and father of JFK?

When the going gets tough, the tough When the going gets tough, the tough get goingget going

Played at the Oslo City shopping center on 8Played at the Oslo City shopping center on 8thth May, May, 2014, Magnus Carlsen faced a man dressed in red, 2014, Magnus Carlsen faced a man dressed in red,

which ultimately turned out to be the famous which ultimately turned out to be the famous Norwegian skier Oddvar Bra. The match ended Norwegian skier Oddvar Bra. The match ended

in a draw.in a draw.

Whom did Oddvar represent in that match? Whom did Oddvar represent in that match?

Rest of NorwayRest of Norway

In 2006, Sheikh Hassan Dahir Aweys, the Chief of the In 2006, Sheikh Hassan Dahir Aweys, the Chief of the Islamic Courts Union in Somalia, issued a secret order Islamic Courts Union in Somalia, issued a secret order to assassinate some Somali government officials. This to assassinate some Somali government officials. This

was widely reported in the western media but was was widely reported in the western media but was ferociously denied by the organisation. ferociously denied by the organisation.

What was so significant about this incident ?What was so significant about this incident ?

First WikiLeaks IncidentFirst WikiLeaks Incident

Who/what works as the inspiration behind the Who/what works as the inspiration behind the visualisation of this song taken from the album visualisation of this song taken from the album

Raunaq, a collaboration between A. R. Rahman and Raunaq, a collaboration between A. R. Rahman and Kapil Sibal?Kapil Sibal?

Raja Ravi VermaRaja Ravi Verma

During the Raj-days, when any British Officer was During the Raj-days, when any British Officer was given the posting-order to serve in India, eight annas given the posting-order to serve in India, eight annas

were deducted from his salary in advance. were deducted from his salary in advance.

What was the peculiar reason given by the higher What was the peculiar reason given by the higher officials for their salary deduction?officials for their salary deduction?

It was done to bear the expense It was done to bear the expense for a decent burialfor a decent burial

In 2005, the Ministry of Human Resource In 2005, the Ministry of Human Resource Development of the Govt. of India has appointed the Development of the Govt. of India has appointed the Anandakrishnan Committee under the leadership of Anandakrishnan Committee under the leadership of

noted educationist Dr. M. Anandakrishnan noted educationist Dr. M. Anandakrishnan (vis)(vis)..

Who / what is the Who / what is the first beneficiary of the first beneficiary of the recommendations of this recommendations of this committee?committee?

IIEST, ShibpurIIEST, Shibpur

At the end of a 1943 movie where X parodied the At the end of a 1943 movie where X parodied the adventures of Superman, X appeared wearing a U.S. adventures of Superman, X appeared wearing a U.S. Marine Corps’ blue uniform. The Marine Corps were Marine Corps’ blue uniform. The Marine Corps were

so thrilled with X’s movie antics that they insisted that so thrilled with X’s movie antics that they insisted that X be officially inducted into the force as a private, X be officially inducted into the force as a private,

which was done, complete with dogtags. Throughout which was done, complete with dogtags. Throughout WWII, they continued to promote X in rank until he WWII, they continued to promote X in rank until he

‘retired’ as a Master Sergeant. ‘retired’ as a Master Sergeant.

Identify X.Identify X.

  Bugs BunnyBugs Bunny

With whom (latest entrant in a very elite list) would With whom (latest entrant in a very elite list) would you associate these three Asians?you associate these three Asians?

  Jean Paul DuminyJean Paul Duminy

The first female recipient of the Pritzker Architecture The first female recipient of the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2004 is known for her innovative and Prize in 2004 is known for her innovative and

extravagant designs, with many of her projects are extravagant designs, with many of her projects are sponsored by ‘dictator states’ (as told by her critics). sponsored by ‘dictator states’ (as told by her critics).

Identify her.Identify her.(vis of her designs – next slide)(vis of her designs – next slide)

  Zaha HadidZaha Hadid

Captained by David Jones in the first ever ICC Trophy Captained by David Jones in the first ever ICC Trophy in 1979, this team narrowly missed the in 1979, this team narrowly missed the

play-off to Sri Lanka because of inferior run rate. But play-off to Sri Lanka because of inferior run rate. But they never came close in the later editions of the they never came close in the later editions of the

tournament.tournament.

Which team is this?Which team is this?

  WalesWales