1) The document discusses India's victory over Pakistan in cricket World Cups and provides a quiz with 18 multiple choice questions on general knowledge.
2) It describes a game show format where teams will get points for correctly answering 5 out of the 18 questions within topics like business, history, and popular culture.
3) The questions cover topics ranging from famous companies and their origins to people who broke barriers in different fields to technological innovations and their impacts.
26. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
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LycosLycos 55
27.
28.
29.
30. Every team will get the chance to pounce in any 5
questions out of 18
Score : +10 (for a correct one) /-05 (for a wrong one)
31. During Google’s IPO process in 2004, the valueDuring Google’s IPO process in 2004, the value
Google stated it hoped to raise on its S-1 form — asGoogle stated it hoped to raise on its S-1 form — as
much as $2,718,281,828.much as $2,718,281,828.
What’s the funda behind this strange looking no.What’s the funda behind this strange looking no.
2,718,281,828?2,718,281,828?
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33. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
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First 10 digits of value of ‘e’First 10 digits of value of ‘e’ 11
34. This MNC, founded in 1802, began as a manufacturerThis MNC, founded in 1802, began as a manufacturer
of gun powder. The company supplied more than halfof gun powder. The company supplied more than half
the amount of the gun powder used by the Unionthe amount of the gun powder used by the Union
Army during the American Civil War. But afterArmy during the American Civil War. But after
changing tracks, it became the world’s 4changing tracks, it became the world’s 4thth
largestlargest
chemical company based on market capitalisation.chemical company based on market capitalisation.
Which company?Which company?
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36. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
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DupontDupont 22
37. Bank of Canada is pleading with a certain group ofBank of Canada is pleading with a certain group of
people to stop ____ its $5 bills. Since March, 2015,people to stop ____ its $5 bills. Since March, 2015,
these people are giving the photo of former PMthese people are giving the photo of former PM
Wilfred Laurier a complete makeover with some deftWilfred Laurier a complete makeover with some deft
pen-strokes.pen-strokes.
Either give me the one-word term used to describeEither give me the one-word term used to describe
this recent menace or the person for whom the wholethis recent menace or the person for whom the whole
thing started.thing started.
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41. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
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Spocking / Death of L. NimoySpocking / Death of L. Nimoy 33
42. What is the subject ofWhat is the subject of
‘Sikh Formaggio’ – a 2014‘Sikh Formaggio’ – a 2014
documentary by thedocumentary by the
acclaimed director-trioacclaimed director-trio
Dan Duran, Devyn BissonDan Duran, Devyn Bisson
and Katie Wise?and Katie Wise?
(screenshots of the docu – next(screenshots of the docu – next
slides)slides)
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46. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
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Sikhs in the Italian Cheese IndustrySikhs in the Italian Cheese Industry 44
47. With which brand from the house of Bombay DyeingWith which brand from the house of Bombay Dyeing
would you connect the following clues?would you connect the following clues?
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48.
49. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
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Ebony & IvoryEbony & Ivory 55
50. This happened in 1968. The Apollo 8 spacecraftThis happened in 1968. The Apollo 8 spacecraft
had a rubber strip holding together a covering thathad a rubber strip holding together a covering that
protected a measuring instrument. NASA needed aprotected a measuring instrument. NASA needed a
means to ensure that the rubber strip could slide offmeans to ensure that the rubber strip could slide off
freely during the launch. A NASA engineerfreely during the launch. A NASA engineer
used a particular item that he brought in from home. Itused a particular item that he brought in from home. It
did the job so well that NASA planned to use it on alldid the job so well that NASA planned to use it on all
subsequent Apollo launches.subsequent Apollo launches.
What did that NASA engineer use?What did that NASA engineer use?
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51.
52. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
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Johnson’s Baby PowderJohnson’s Baby Powder 66
53. In 1999, when WSJ asked some leaders to pick the mostIn 1999, when WSJ asked some leaders to pick the most
influential invention of the millennium, Singapore’sinfluential invention of the millennium, Singapore’s
PM Lee Kuan Yew chose the X. In support, he saidPM Lee Kuan Yew chose the X. In support, he said
that, before the invention of X, work-quality of thethat, before the invention of X, work-quality of the
people living in the tropics were pretty poor. Sharppeople living in the tropics were pretty poor. Sharp
commentaries on Singapore politics and contemporarycommentaries on Singapore politics and contemporary
issues by former journalist Cherian George was laterissues by former journalist Cherian George was later
compiled in a book where X is also mentioned in thecompiled in a book where X is also mentioned in the
title.title.
What is X?What is X?
(vis of the book cover – next slide)(vis of the book cover – next slide)
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56. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
cricket World Cupscricket World Cups
AC / Air-ConditionerAC / Air-Conditioner 77
57. Around a decade ago, X became a household name forAround a decade ago, X became a household name for
breaking the so-called male bastion in a particular field.breaking the so-called male bastion in a particular field.
Her dress sense created a flutter during that time. As anHer dress sense created a flutter during that time. As an
extension of that, she has launched her eponymousextension of that, she has launched her eponymous
saree label in 2013 whose clientele include manysaree label in 2013 whose clientele include many
bollywood bigwigs and Page-3 ladiesbollywood bigwigs and Page-3 ladies..
Who is X?Who is X?
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60. During the late 1940’s, a young chemist joined foodDuring the late 1940’s, a young chemist joined food
manufacturermanufacturer J. Lyons & CompanyJ. Lyons & Company, at a time when, at a time when
the company had partnered with the US distributorthe company had partnered with the US distributor
Mr. SofteeMr. Softee and was developing a soft-serve ice creamand was developing a soft-serve ice cream
recipe that was compatible with the American market.recipe that was compatible with the American market.
According to a well circulated fact, by ‘inventing’ thisAccording to a well circulated fact, by ‘inventing’ this
type of ice cream, that young chemisttype of ice cream, that young chemist ‘added air,‘added air,
lowered quality andlowered quality and
raised profits’raised profits’..
Who is said to be the ‘inventor’ of this ice cream?Who is said to be the ‘inventor’ of this ice cream?
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Margaret ThatcherMargaret Thatcher 99
63. This 1986 teen sex comedy film directed by MikeThis 1986 teen sex comedy film directed by Mike
Marvin is a satirical take on consumerism of AmericaMarvin is a satirical take on consumerism of America
and especially, on which institution established in 1961and especially, on which institution established in 1961
in Oak Brook, Illinois?in Oak Brook, Illinois?
(video removed)
1010
64.
65. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
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Hamburger UniversityHamburger University 1010
66. A multinational banking group, it was formed from aA multinational banking group, it was formed from a
merger in 1999 and is currently the second biggestmerger in 1999 and is currently the second biggest
bank in a leading European nation. Greatly associatedbank in a leading European nation. Greatly associated
with the sports world, it became an official sponsor ofwith the sports world, it became an official sponsor of
the NBA in 2013. But its most popular sponsorshipthe NBA in 2013. But its most popular sponsorship
deal has been inked with another sporting entity indeal has been inked with another sporting entity in
2006 and been extended until the end of the 2015/162006 and been extended until the end of the 2015/16
season.season.
Identify the banking group.Identify the banking group.
(clue – next slide)(clue – next slide)
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69. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
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BBVABBVA 1111
70. In March 1978, the FBI created a stingIn March 1978, the FBI created a sting
operation called ‘Abscam’, initially to investigate theft,operation called ‘Abscam’, initially to investigate theft,
forgery and stolen art. The scandal rocked the USAforgery and stolen art. The scandal rocked the USA
bigtime and eventually led to the fall of severalbigtime and eventually led to the fall of several
important politicans and senators.important politicans and senators.
Which multiple award winning 2013 hollywoodWhich multiple award winning 2013 hollywood
movie is roughly based on that scandal?movie is roughly based on that scandal?
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72. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
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American HustleAmerican Hustle 1212
73. The person featured on theThe person featured on the
TIME cover did somethingTIME cover did something
silly after this horrific incidentsilly after this horrific incident
on 17 July, 1996. It ultimatelyon 17 July, 1996. It ultimately
led to the creation of a term,led to the creation of a term,
bearing his name, to describebearing his name, to describe
such behaviour, seensuch behaviour, seen
commonly, nowadays, amongcommonly, nowadays, among
peoples including quizzers.peoples including quizzers.
Which term?Which term?
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76. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
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Pierre Salinger SyndromePierre Salinger Syndrome 1313
Named for the former White House
Press Secretary and journalist Pierre
Salinger who reportedly relayed a bogus
report that he read on the Internet,
stating that TWA Flight 800, which
crashed on July 17, 1996, had been the
victim of friendly fire. Salinger, in fact,
did not get his information from the
Internet but from reputable security
agents who were incorrect.
77. Rajesh Saraiya, CEO of the UK-based company SteelRajesh Saraiya, CEO of the UK-based company Steel
Mont, which has a turnover of about $400 million, hasMont, which has a turnover of about $400 million, has
been awarded the Padmashree by the Govt. of India inbeen awarded the Padmashree by the Govt. of India in
2014.2014.
In what way, is he special?In what way, is he special?
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79. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
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India’s first Dalit BillonaireIndia’s first Dalit Billonaire 1414
80. This is video of the song titled Collider of theThis is video of the song titled Collider of the
group LHC.group LHC.
With which pioneering venture, are the members ofWith which pioneering venture, are the members of
this group associated?this group associated?
1515
81.
82. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
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11stst
photo published on WWW in 1992photo published on WWW in 1992 1515
83. Finnish co. Valio supplies which essential but unusualFinnish co. Valio supplies which essential but unusual
raw material to companies worldwide, manufacturingraw material to companies worldwide, manufacturing
dairy products and beverages?dairy products and beverages?
1616
84.
85. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
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BacteriaBacteria 1616
86. Garrard & Co. Limited, formerly Asprey & GarrardGarrard & Co. Limited, formerly Asprey & Garrard
Limited, designs and manufactures luxury jewelleryLimited, designs and manufactures luxury jewellery
and silver. The Crown Jewellers of the British Royaland silver. The Crown Jewellers of the British Royal
family since 1843, it is also the designer-manufacturerfamily since 1843, it is also the designer-manufacturer
of three Cricket WC trophies : Prudential, Wills and theof three Cricket WC trophies : Prudential, Wills and the
current one and also the EPL Trophy.current one and also the EPL Trophy.
One of their most high profile jobs was assigned toOne of their most high profile jobs was assigned to
them in 1852, when they were entrusted tothem in 1852, when they were entrusted to ‘rework’‘rework’ onon
something.something.
What was that job?What was that job?
1717
87.
88. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
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Koh-i-noor DiamondKoh-i-noor Diamond 1717
89. After the hugely successfulAfter the hugely successful
‘Shiva Trilogy’, Amish‘Shiva Trilogy’, Amish
Tripathis’ new series will beTripathis’ new series will be
called X Series. The first book,called X Series. The first book,
titledtitled Scion of YScion of Y is going to beis going to be
launched soon. Interestingly, Xlaunched soon. Interestingly, X
and Y are related to oneand Y are related to one
another.another.
Give me X & Y.Give me X & Y.
(Part points going)(Part points going)
1818
90.
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X = Ram Chandra & Y = IkshvakuX = Ram Chandra & Y = Ikshvaku 1818
92.
93.
94. Though banned recently from most of the majorThough banned recently from most of the major
tourist spots due to safety concerns, atop whichtourist spots due to safety concerns, atop which
landmark this particular shot, adjudged as one of thelandmark this particular shot, adjudged as one of the
world’s most daring selfies, has been taken with theworld’s most daring selfies, has been taken with the
help of a selfie stick?help of a selfie stick?
(bigger vis – next slide)(bigger vis – next slide)
Q.Q.
97. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
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Christ the Redeemer, RioChrist the Redeemer, Rio A.A.
98. Which UNESCO World Heritage Site has beenWhich UNESCO World Heritage Site has been
featured on this, now defunct, Rs. 1000 currency notefeatured on this, now defunct, Rs. 1000 currency note
released by RBI on 1 April 1954?released by RBI on 1 April 1954?
(bigger vis – next slide)(bigger vis – next slide)
Q.Q.
101. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
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Brihadeeswara TempleBrihadeeswara Temple A.A.
102.
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With a very apt slogan ‘Bringing You Closer’, whichWith a very apt slogan ‘Bringing You Closer’, which
company (listed under the ticker symbol MGI) wascompany (listed under the ticker symbol MGI) was
formed as a result of the merger of Minneapolis-formed as a result of the merger of Minneapolis-
based Travelers Express and Denver-basedbased Travelers Express and Denver-based
Integrated Payment Systems Inc.?Integrated Payment Systems Inc.?
107. 22
Which company’s history is being told?Which company’s history is being told?
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In 1963, noted actress JoanIn 1963, noted actress Joan
Crawford was awarded theCrawford was awarded the
‘Pally Award’, given to the‘Pally Award’, given to the
employee making the mostemployee making the most
significant contribution tosignificant contribution to
the company sales. Herthe company sales. Her
husband, Alfred Steele washusband, Alfred Steele was
the CEO of that companythe CEO of that company
till his death.till his death.
Which company?Which company?
110. 44
Though very much associated with differentThough very much associated with different
sporting activities, some of the noted non-sportssporting activities, some of the noted non-sports
brand ambassadors are ---brand ambassadors are ---
111. 55
ToTo ‘establish a new paradigm’‘establish a new paradigm’,, the new logo has athe new logo has a
triangle, trapezoid and a parallelogram, stylishlytriangle, trapezoid and a parallelogram, stylishly
forming the first letter of its name. The sharp edge offorming the first letter of its name. The sharp edge of
the logo depicts the style, engineering, innovationthe logo depicts the style, engineering, innovation
and connection with the new brand. The black colorand connection with the new brand. The black color
in the logo stands for solidity and premiumness whilein the logo stands for solidity and premiumness while
the Red gives a feeling of energy, passion andthe Red gives a feeling of energy, passion and
confidence.confidence.
Which company?Which company?
112. 66
I am looking for a company founded in 1899.I am looking for a company founded in 1899.
113. 77
Find the connection. (The list is not exhaustive)Find the connection. (The list is not exhaustive)
114.
115.
116. 11
With a very apt slogan ‘Bringing You Closer’, whichWith a very apt slogan ‘Bringing You Closer’, which
company (listed under the ticker symbol MGI) wascompany (listed under the ticker symbol MGI) was
formed as a result of the merger of Minneapolis-formed as a result of the merger of Minneapolis-
based Travelers Express and Denver-basedbased Travelers Express and Denver-based
Integrated Payment Systems Inc.?Integrated Payment Systems Inc.?
117. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
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MoneygramMoneygram 11
118. 22
Which company’s history is being told?Which company’s history is being told?
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120. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
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LGLG 22
121. 33
In 1963, noted actress JoanIn 1963, noted actress Joan
Crawford was awarded theCrawford was awarded the
‘Pally Award’, given to the‘Pally Award’, given to the
employee making the mostemployee making the most
significant contribution tosignificant contribution to
the company sales. Herthe company sales. Her
husband, Alfred Steele washusband, Alfred Steele was
the CEO of that companythe CEO of that company
till his death.till his death.
Which company?Which company?
122. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
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PepsiPepsi 33
123. 44
Though very much associated with differentThough very much associated with different
sporting activities, some of the noted non-sportssporting activities, some of the noted non-sports
brand ambassadors are ---brand ambassadors are ---
124. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
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ReebokReebok 44
125. 55
ToTo ‘establish a new paradigm’‘establish a new paradigm’,, the new logo has athe new logo has a
triangle, trapezoid and a parallelogram, stylishlytriangle, trapezoid and a parallelogram, stylishly
forming the first letter of its name. The sharp edge offorming the first letter of its name. The sharp edge of
the logo depicts the style, engineering, innovationthe logo depicts the style, engineering, innovation
and connection with the new brand. The black colorand connection with the new brand. The black color
in the logo stands for solidity and premiumness whilein the logo stands for solidity and premiumness while
the Red gives a feeling of energy, passion andthe Red gives a feeling of energy, passion and
confidence.confidence.
Which company?Which company?
126. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
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Hero Motor Corp.Hero Motor Corp. 55
127. 66
I am looking for a company founded in 1899.I am looking for a company founded in 1899.
128. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
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CastrolCastrol 66
129. 77
Find the connection. (The list is not exhaustive)Find the connection. (The list is not exhaustive)
130. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
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EmiratesEmirates 77
131. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
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The connection is……..The connection is……..
132. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
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ICC Global PartnersICC Global Partners
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137. Q.Q.
What has been blanked out in this Amul topicalWhat has been blanked out in this Amul topical
released after the resignation ofreleased after the resignation of Steve Jobs fromSteve Jobs from
Apple in August 2011?Apple in August 2011?
138.
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iGoneiGone A.A.
140.
141. 11
A controversial campaign by Govt. of India, is theA controversial campaign by Govt. of India, is the
target of this Amul topical.target of this Amul topical.
FITB or put funda.FITB or put funda.
145. 55
Fill in the edited part with a 4 letter word which isFill in the edited part with a 4 letter word which is
used, apart from the entertainment world, in theused, apart from the entertainment world, in the
game of poker and algebraic geometry.game of poker and algebraic geometry.
146.
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A controversial campaign by Govt. of India, is theA controversial campaign by Govt. of India, is the
target of this Amul topical.target of this Amul topical.
FITB or put funda.FITB or put funda.
149. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
cricket World Cupscricket World Cups
Khao Parsi, Piyo Parsi, Jiyo Parsi!Khao Parsi, Piyo Parsi, Jiyo Parsi! 11
151. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
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A/c of Black money in Swiss BankA/c of Black money in Swiss Bank 22
152. 33
Which word will fit in the blanked out part?Which word will fit in the blanked out part?
153. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
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155. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
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DiageoDiageo 44
156. 55
Fill in the edited part with a 4 letter word which isFill in the edited part with a 4 letter word which is
used, apart from the entertainment world, in theused, apart from the entertainment world, in the
game of poker and algebraic geometry.game of poker and algebraic geometry.
157. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
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158.
159.
160.
161. Every team will get the chance to pounce in any 5
questions out of 18
Score : +10 (for a correct one) /-05 (for a wrong one)
162. ““He was the best employee we ever had” ,He was the best employee we ever had” , the MD ofthe MD of
a Kuwaitian IT Firm said of a certain 21-year-old ITa Kuwaitian IT Firm said of a certain 21-year-old IT
Graduate from London.Graduate from London. “He was very good with“He was very good with
people. Calm and decent. He came to our door andpeople. Calm and decent. He came to our door and
gave us his CV.”gave us his CV.” After a stellar probation period, heAfter a stellar probation period, he
disappeared completely in April 2010.disappeared completely in April 2010.
This ‘quiet and rather withdrawn guy’ resurfacedThis ‘quiet and rather withdrawn guy’ resurfaced
recently in a very shocking manner.recently in a very shocking manner.
Who is he?Who is he?
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163.
164. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
cricket World Cupscricket World Cups
Mohammad Emwaji / Jihadi JohnMohammad Emwaji / Jihadi John 11
165. Published as British Standard BS EN 27243, the WetPublished as British Standard BS EN 27243, the Wet
Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) Index is the mostBulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) Index is the most
widely used and accepted index for the assessment ofwidely used and accepted index for the assessment of
heat-related stresses in different industries. This indexheat-related stresses in different industries. This index
gained prominence in Jun-Jul 2014 due to a labourgained prominence in Jun-Jul 2014 due to a labour
court ruling which forced an organisation tocourt ruling which forced an organisation to
implement an unprecedented step.implement an unprecedented step.
What is being referred to here?What is being referred to here?
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166.
167. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
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Cooling Breaks in FIFA World CupCooling Breaks in FIFA World Cup 22
168. The wooden bridge in the Scottish town of Selkirk wasThe wooden bridge in the Scottish town of Selkirk was
destroyed by the great flood of 1902 and localsdestroyed by the great flood of 1902 and locals
organised a three-day event to raise funds for a neworganised a three-day event to raise funds for a new
one in 1904. Among many other things, organisersone in 1904. Among many other things, organisers
sold a collection of short stories by locals calledsold a collection of short stories by locals called TheThe
Book o' the BrigBook o' the Brig. Ultimately, an iron bridge was built. Ultimately, an iron bridge was built
which is still there today.which is still there today.
Why this particular incident came into recent news?Why this particular incident came into recent news?
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171. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
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Lost story of Sherlock Holmes foundLost story of Sherlock Holmes found 33
172. Since early 2014, traffic on low-cost airline NorwegianSince early 2014, traffic on low-cost airline Norwegian
Air Shuttle ASA have increased by 52%. FlightAir Shuttle ASA have increased by 52%. Flight
Tracker reported that searches for Norwegian flightsTracker reported that searches for Norwegian flights
have risen by 153%, while hotel bookings are up 37%.have risen by 153%, while hotel bookings are up 37%.
Tour operators have also seen a 40% sales increase inTour operators have also seen a 40% sales increase in
2014, compared to the last year, while Oslo Airport2014, compared to the last year, while Oslo Airport
Gardermoen reported a 57% increase in arrivals fromGardermoen reported a 57% increase in arrivals from
New York for the first quarter.New York for the first quarter.
Who or what is said to be responsible for that boost?Who or what is said to be responsible for that boost?
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173.
174. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
cricket World Cupscricket World Cups
FrozenFrozen 44Disney movie FrozenDisney movie Frozen
175. Identify the person (came into bigtime news in Jan,Identify the person (came into bigtime news in Jan,
2015), talking about his work and his inspiration.2015), talking about his work and his inspiration.
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176.
177. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
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FrozenFrozen 55Bibhu MahapatraBibhu Mahapatra
178. Founded in March 2010, KissKissBankBank started withFounded in March 2010, KissKissBankBank started with
a dozen musical projects. Currently it is one of thea dozen musical projects. Currently it is one of the
leading startup of its type in Europe.leading startup of its type in Europe.
Which type of service does it offer to its clients?Which type of service does it offer to its clients?
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179.
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CrowdfundingCrowdfunding 66
181. The 1The 1stst
hindi hashtag written in Devanagari thathindi hashtag written in Devanagari that
created a flutter on twitter, is #JayHind aroundcreated a flutter on twitter, is #JayHind around
mid-Feb in 2015.mid-Feb in 2015.
What was the special occasion?What was the special occasion?
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182.
183. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
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Ind-Pak match at ICC World CupInd-Pak match at ICC World Cup 77
184. Carl Djerassi was an Austrian-born Bulgarian-Carl Djerassi was an Austrian-born Bulgarian-
American chemist, novelist and playwright. Some ofAmerican chemist, novelist and playwright. Some of
his popular novels, described as ‘science-in-fiction’his popular novels, described as ‘science-in-fiction’
areare Cantor’s DilemmaCantor’s Dilemma,, Bourbaki GambitBourbaki Gambit andand MarxMarx
DeceasedDeceased. But he is more remembered for his works. But he is more remembered for his works
as a Chemist. The product with which he becameas a Chemist. The product with which he became
synonymous, brought about ‘a revolution’, especiallysynonymous, brought about ‘a revolution’, especially
in the America, during the 1960s.in the America, during the 1960s.
What is being talked about?What is being talked about?
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185.
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187. It all started in 19191 with a small roadside-stall inIt all started in 19191 with a small roadside-stall in
Sialkot. Dharampal Gulati, the shop owner’s son,Sialkot. Dharampal Gulati, the shop owner’s son,
came to Delhi during partition and started plying acame to Delhi during partition and started plying a
tonga to make both ends meet. Few months later, hetonga to make both ends meet. Few months later, he
decided to follow his family business and built a smalldecided to follow his family business and built a small
shop in Ajmal Khan Road. In 1959, the first factoryshop in Ajmal Khan Road. In 1959, the first factory
came up at Kirti Nagar. The rest is history.came up at Kirti Nagar. The rest is history.
Which company, a leading name in the domain, isWhich company, a leading name in the domain, is
thus formed?thus formed?
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191. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
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192. The 12-year-old debutant model earned £45,000 (@The 12-year-old debutant model earned £45,000 (@
£93.75 a minute) for this Christmas ad of a very well£93.75 a minute) for this Christmas ad of a very well
known label. This exorbitant pay packet has alreadyknown label. This exorbitant pay packet has already
ruffled feathers with some of the other ‘ambassadors’ ofruffled feathers with some of the other ‘ambassadors’ of
this label.this label.
Identify this male model.Identify this male model.
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193.
194. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
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Romeo BeckhamRomeo Beckham 1010
195.
196. The SBI Railway Card is a unique, one-of-its-kindThe SBI Railway Card is a unique, one-of-its-kind
Credit Card that gives the power to get free railwayCredit Card that gives the power to get free railway
tickets and other benefits.tickets and other benefits.
Who was the designer of this card?Who was the designer of this card?
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Q.Q.
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R.K. LaxmanR.K. Laxman A.A.
200. Jitender Keswani, a Delhiwala, started his businessJitender Keswani, a Delhiwala, started his business
with a humble Paan shop in south Delhi’s Greaterwith a humble Paan shop in south Delhi’s Greater
Kailash in the 1960s. After registering the brand nameKailash in the 1960s. After registering the brand name
‘Prince’, he ventured into cold drinks sector. But this‘Prince’, he ventured into cold drinks sector. But this
little known businessman came into news for his latestlittle known businessman came into news for his latest
venture which he launched for the ‘aam aadmi’ on 14venture which he launched for the ‘aam aadmi’ on 14
Feb, 2015 at the Ramlila Maidan.Feb, 2015 at the Ramlila Maidan.
What is the latest venture of Keswani?What is the latest venture of Keswani?
Q.Q.
201.
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AAP ColaAAP Cola A.A.
203. These seven brothers started off with an aircraftThese seven brothers started off with an aircraft
manufacturing company in Berkeley and named theirmanufacturing company in Berkeley and named their
first product, a propellor, as the ‘toothpick’. But laterfirst product, a propellor, as the ‘toothpick’. But later
they changed track.they changed track.
What is their famous surname?What is their famous surname?
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206. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
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JacuzziJacuzzi 1111
207. Originally used by the Egyptians in 1,500 B.C., theOriginally used by the Egyptians in 1,500 B.C., the
modern version descends from the Japanese zōrimodern version descends from the Japanese zōri (vis)(vis),,
which became popular after WWII when soldierswhich became popular after WWII when soldiers
returning to the United States brought them back.returning to the United States brought them back.
What, being referred to here, is named after the soundWhat, being referred to here, is named after the sound
it makes while in use?it makes while in use?
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208.
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Flip FlopsFlip Flops 1212
210. In one of a kind gesture,In one of a kind gesture,
Ben & Jerry’s released thisBen & Jerry’s released this
special flavour, as aspecial flavour, as a
tribute to a formertribute to a former
employee of Baskinemployee of Baskin
Robbins.Robbins.
Who is being honouredWho is being honoured
thus?thus?
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211.
212. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
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Barack ObamaBarack Obama 1313
213. As per the official record from the wholesale market inAs per the official record from the wholesale market in
Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC), aAgriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC), a
particular product from Italy is attracting huge amountparticular product from Italy is attracting huge amount
of attention of the buyers and sellers, alike, in Indiaof attention of the buyers and sellers, alike, in India
since the last few months. Claims to be the first item ofsince the last few months. Claims to be the first item of
its type with a carbon footprint marker, it was sold inits type with a carbon footprint marker, it was sold in
no time after the third consignment arrived in Feb,no time after the third consignment arrived in Feb,
2015 at the APMC market.2015 at the APMC market.
What is being talked about?What is being talked about?
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214.
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MODI AppleMODI Apple 1414
216. Dentsu Inc., Tokyo has been awarded the TitaniumDentsu Inc., Tokyo has been awarded the Titanium
Grand Prix for 2014 at the Cannes Lions Festival ofGrand Prix for 2014 at the Cannes Lions Festival of
Creativity for this particular ad for Honda.Creativity for this particular ad for Honda.
What’s been ‘recreated’ through this ad?What’s been ‘recreated’ through this ad?
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217.
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Ayrton Senna's fastest lap at SuzukaAyrton Senna's fastest lap at Suzuka 1515
222. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
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JayalalithaJayalalitha 1616
223. Launched in 1985, this popular brand was the first toLaunched in 1985, this popular brand was the first to
introduce Tetra Pack in Indian market. After keepingintroduce Tetra Pack in Indian market. After keeping
the original logo for 30 years, it has gone for an imagethe original logo for 30 years, it has gone for an image
makeover in 2015 and introduced a new logo andmakeover in 2015 and introduced a new logo and
packaging. The new logo which looks like stencilspackaging. The new logo which looks like stencils
used to mark wooden fruit crates has been criticizedused to mark wooden fruit crates has been criticized
for looking very militaristic because of the darkfor looking very militaristic because of the dark
green colour.green colour.
Which brand is this?Which brand is this?
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224.
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FrootiFrooti 1717
226. Sir Rajendra Nath Mookerjee, a noted alumni of BESUSir Rajendra Nath Mookerjee, a noted alumni of BESU
(now IIEST, Shibpur), was a pioneering Bengali(now IIEST, Shibpur), was a pioneering Bengali
industrialist. The company he founded in 1890, inindustrialist. The company he founded in 1890, in
partnership with an Englishman, Sir Thomas Acquinaspartnership with an Englishman, Sir Thomas Acquinas
was given charge of a special project which waswas given charge of a special project which was
completed in 1921.completed in 1921.
Which project, a major tourist destination, is beingWhich project, a major tourist destination, is being
referred to?referred to?
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227.
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Victoria MemorialVictoria Memorial 1818