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The little hamlet Moirang is well known for various
reasons. But it’s most notable claim to fame happened
in an august gathering on April 14, 1944 when Col.
Shaukat Hayat Malik decided to do something.
What ‘special’ happened on that day?

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Raising of the National FlagRaising of the National Flag

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As per the local legend, a lady named Elizabeth
married a wealthy widower Isaac in 1693. Together,
they reared 16 children, including some from their
previous marriages too. Her entire time was spent in the
nursery and household chores which she used to do by
singing songs and ditties. Later reminiscensed by her
daughter, the myth around that elderly lady – Elizabeth
started after a book was published.
How was Elizabeth popularly known to us?

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Mother GooseMother Goose

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The Finance Minister of Louis XV, he imposed severe
economic demands to cancel out the credit crisis during
the ‘Seven Years’ War’. Well known for his austerity
measures, he became synonymous with another ‘cheap
process’ which could be completed with bare minimal
arrangements.
Which process, named after him, is that?

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SilhoutteSilhoutte

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Christian Fuhrer, a pastor by profession, began
organising ‘Prayers for Peace’ every Monday evening,
starting in 1982. The response was very low but the
momentum started to pick few years later when he put
an ‘open-to-all’ sign outside the church. Ignoring
death threats and a sea of armed police, thousands
gathered at the St. Nicholas Church on 9th
Oct, 1989.
It culminated in which momentous event exactly a
month later?

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Fall of Berlin WallFall of Berlin Wall

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After being requested by King Frederick IX, a Nobel-
laureate decided to design the Coat of Arms of his
country. He based the design on the Yin-Yang Symbol.
In fact, the same symbol is also placed on his bust in
the university he worked most of his illustrious life.
Who?

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Niels BohrNiels Bohr

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Odile Speed, after completing her art studies in Nazi-
occupied Austria, joined the Women’s Royal Naval
Services as a lorry driver. Later on, she pursued her
artistic endeavour with distinction and became known
for her nudes and still-life water colours. However,
her most well known sketch, done as requested by her
husband, helped to make everyone understood a much
heady and twisted concept very easily.
What was that sketch all about?

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Double-helix structure of DNADouble-helix structure of DNA

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In 1794, Ernest Chladni published the outlandish idea
that meteorites were extra-terrestrial in origin and was
hugely ridiculed. But the work that gave him much
credibility was about the Chladni Figures which were
made by resonating a rigid surface lightly covered with
sand. (1)
In the line of Chladni Figures, a separate experiment
was done to create similar patterns after strucking an
instrument like tabla.(2)
Who conducted that experiment with tabla?

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1 2

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C.V. RamanC.V. Raman

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The book which originated from the rejected script
of the Cecil B DeMille movie Skyscraper, was rejected
by twelve publishers before editor Archibald Ogden at
the Bobbs-Merrill Company risked his job to get it
published. It has sold more than eight million copies
since its first print in 1943. Interestingly, it probably
wouldn’t have been as big a hit had it been published
with its original title, Second-Hand Lives.
Which book, later made into a film, is this?

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The FountainheadThe Fountainhead

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This musical term is a one-movement work that is
episodic yet integrated, free-flowing in structure,
featuring a range of highly contrasted moods, colour
and tonality. The performers of these works (vis) are
depicted in Greek art, wearing their signature cloak and
carrying a staff.
Why this term is in news off late?

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RhapsodyRhapsody
(u know why???)(u know why???)

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Lloyd Thomas Leech was an opera singer of repute.
From winning the Chicagoland Music Festival in 1946,
he went on to have a successful career till the ‘60s.
Many speculate that he was the original voice behind
something that apart from the scheduled uses was also
heard in the film Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of
the Sith and also (with a comic effect) in the Bond film
Octopussy.
What is it?

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Tarzan YellTarzan Yell

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In 1917 Anatoly Lunacharsky, an art critic and
journalist apart being a highly placed govt. official of his
country, held a competition to create a symbol. The
winning design by Yevgeny Kamzolkin is one of the
widely used one & can be found in the national flags
and coat of arms of several countries and also in the
logo of aviation company Aeroflot.
Which symbol??

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Hammer & SickleHammer & Sickle

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Conservationists have launched a fundraising
campaign to save a 1000-year old Birnam Oak tree,
said to be the last survivor of it’s kind in a mediaval
forest. Interestingly, it attracts a huge no. of visitors
every year.
Why such hullabaloo was taking place for that tree?

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Macbeth’s OakMacbeth’s Oak

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Aristodemus was suffering from an eye infection and
Pantites had been sent on an embassy to Thessaly.
The subsequent events forced Herodotus to write,“no
man would give him a light for his fire or speak to
him; he was called Aristodemus the Coward”. Pantites,
finding himself all alone, hanged himself.
Why were these two gentlemen, part of a large
contingent of around 300, being singled out?

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Two survivors of the Battle of ThermopylaeTwo survivors of the Battle of Thermopylae

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It is a tale of two sisters – Narmada & Shevanti.
Daughters of a Gujarati businessman and landlord Seth
Haridas Ramdas Lad of Thalner, they both were
culturally inclined. Narmada got married to a
Karhade Brahmin priest family. But after her
untimely demise, Shevanti (renamed Shudhamati)
married that same person.
Thus started the story of which illustrated family?

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Mangeshkar FamilyMangeshkar Family

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Psmith Journalist is a novel by
P.G. Wodehouse, first released in
the UK as a serial in The
Captain magazine between Oct
1909 and Feb 1910.
Which phrase, famously
associated with a duo (albeit
wrongly), first appeared in this
novel?

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Elementary, My Dear WatsonElementary, My Dear Watson

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Designed by Thomas Burgh, son of a Bishop, the old
Library of Trinity College was built between 1712-
1732. Originally towered over the university and city
when it was completed, it saw several changes in the
years to come.
What did it famously inspire in the world of pop-
culture?

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Jedi ArchivesJedi Archives

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‘Our Lord of Malta’ in Bolivia is the only church in
Latin America which holds a rare distinction even
though this is contradicted by El Nazareno in Panama and
Senor de Tila in Mexico. Situated in the dusty town of
Vallegrande – the main attraction of the church was
brought to it during the Spanish conquest.
The church is also the house for a famous ‘saint’ which
is believed to be the curer of sick, saviour from natural
calamities and aurora of his martyrdom encompasses
the devotees.
a)What is so special about the church?
b)Which ‘saint’?

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a) Black Christ & b) Saint – Che Gueveraa) Black Christ & b) Saint – Che Guevera

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Vic Buckingham took charge over a club side where he
made use of ‘Inverting the Pyramid’ method propounded
by Arthur Rowe which in due time gave a new life to the
existing system in that country. He also found the finest
talent that they ever had – who would become the
fulcrum of the system. Later famously implemented by
the coach of the national team, the system got a
nickname after a controversial 1962 novel.
What nickname?

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A Clockwork OrangeA Clockwork Orange

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The Naval Star that adorns the cone of the writing
instrument is an allusion to his career in the U.S.
Navy. Tribute to the glorious ‘Time for greatness’ that
he provided, the fine 1917 pieces represents the year
of birth of this much-loved gentleman.
Who was thus given a tribute to by Mont Blanc?

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JFKJFK

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On a wall of Gwalior’s Chaturbhuj Temple, dedicated
to Lord Vishnu, is a plaque which dates back to 875 CE.
It mentions a land grant of 270 Hastas (a unit of
measurement of land) for a flower garden as well as a
daily grant of 50 garlands.
What is the significance of that plaque?

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The oldest mention of Zero in IndiaThe oldest mention of Zero in India

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The restaurants cheekily named – Café Parisian &
Verandah Café were conceptualised keeping with the
prevalent social norms at that time. Located close to
each other, they had grand openings and were very
warmly accepted by the respective patrons. But
despite such openings, both of these establishments
didn’t have a long run.
Why?

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Sinking of TitanicSinking of Titanic

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American actor, voice artist, screenwriter, producer,
director, singer, musician and comedian Fred Armisen
has appeared thus during an Emmy night few years
back. When asked about his quirky appearance, he
replied that he wanted to pay homage to the 1931-
screen portrayal of a character based on an iconic
literary piece.
Whom did he pay tribute to?

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The monster in FrankensteinThe monster in Frankenstein

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Zainab died when his son was only 18 months old.
This incident left such a deep impression in the young
mind that her son, after growing up, maintained a
certain stance in his entire professional career.
a) Who was Zainab’s son?
b) What had he done throughout his career?

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M.F. Hussain & and he never painted the face ofM.F. Hussain & and he never painted the face of
the female characters he had drawnthe female characters he had drawn

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Considered one of the greatest in French Poetry, Paul
Verlaine was pretty highly revered. Russian novelist
Boris Pasternak even translated most of his poems in
Russian. One of his poems - titled ‘Chanson d’automne’
(Autumn Song) created huge news for all non-poetic
reasons, about half a century after his death.
Why?

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Signal the Start of D-Day InvasionSignal the Start of D-Day Invasion

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While filming for the movie Willy Wonka and the
Chocolate Factory in Germany in 1970, the casting
director had a very tough time. Suitable actors for
portraying some characters from the book were very
hard to find and after searching through several
European nations, he hired the required no. of actors
(some were even amateurs).
What was the reason behind all the problem?

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Nazis had exterminated most of the dwarvesNazis had exterminated most of the dwarves
during the WW2. As a result, there was a shortageduring the WW2. As a result, there was a shortage
of dwarf actors to play the Oompa Loompas.of dwarf actors to play the Oompa Loompas.

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Probably, in an unique instance in the world history,
how are these two 15th
century monuments – one in
Chittorgarh and another one in Mandu, connected to
each other?

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Built by the opposing rulers whoBuilt by the opposing rulers who
both claimed victory in the same battleboth claimed victory in the same battle

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Just after the day of Christmas, Declaration no. 142-Н
was made public along with a hasty replacement of
the national flag. Around a week before this
momentous declaration, the signatories of the
Alma-Ata Protocol formally established the new order.
Why cartographers had to perform some additional
duties because of this event that took place during the
90s?

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Dissolution of Soviet UnionDissolution of Soviet Union

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This particular re-creation forced the original
composer to comment in anger – “I think there is less
inspiration and more of perspiration in the music
industry”.
One of the favourite tracks (the original one) during any
immersion celebration or local programmes, which
yesteryear’s film had the number?

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InkaarInkaar

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Media dubbed it The Battle of Wounded Knees.
Despite all the attention being showered on the two
main protagonists, Ukranian teenager Oksana Bauil
came up trumps by the slimmest of margins. All
memorabilias associated with the ‘battle’ can be found
today at the THNK 1994 Museum, Brooklyn.
Which two friends-turned-foes fought in this ugly
‘battle’?

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Tanya Harding & Nancy KerriganTanya Harding & Nancy Kerrigan

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During the latter part of 1947, when the Sub-continent
was going through a pretty rough phase, three noted
gentlemen (B.G. Kher, G.B. Pant & G.V. Mavalankar)
sent telegrams, secretly, to a particular European
address. It was later revealed by a historian Jens Arup
Seip. He also prepared a detailed report on the basis of
those three telegrams which could have been proved
decisive in it’s ‘final attempt’.
What was being talked about?

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Recommendation of Mahatma Gandhi for theRecommendation of Mahatma Gandhi for the
Nobel Peace Prize in 1948Nobel Peace Prize in 1948

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The old Roman coin, known as Libertas was issued to
commemorate the successful completion of a task.
What was that task?

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Assassination of Julius CeasarAssassination of Julius Ceasar

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Dr. Arnie Klein, the dermatologist told CNN abouth
the situation. Vitiligo caused blotches of lightening skin
as well as a form of lupus that led to rashes and
severe flaking. The so-called ‘remedy’ was thoughtfully
proposed but the die-hard followers made it a must-
have collector’s item.
What was being talked about?

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White Glove of MJWhite Glove of MJ

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Contrary to speculation, the name had nothing to do
with the colour preferences or the religious beliefs of
the local people. In reality, the idea of the name came to
the mind of V. K. Nayar when he saw the advertising
hoarding of a desi company, a leading player in the
AC and Refrigerator market.
What name that still invokes lot of unpleasant
memories, was thus coined?

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Operation Blue StarOperation Blue Star

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Change in diet caused greater amount of dental
problems in Europe during the 18th
century. It also
resulted in the evolution of dentistry. To make the
dentures - bone, ivory, porcelain and even wood were
tried but at times with ugly results. However, later on
the dentists found a peculiar but very effective
source to make those dentures in large numbers.
Which source they started to utilise?

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Intact teeth of the soldiers of the Battle of WaterlooIntact teeth of the soldiers of the Battle of Waterloo

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The partition was a very dark chapter in the Indian
subcontinent. As a mark of protest of this decision and
the bloodshed all-around, the dare-devil editor of the
newspaper ‘Hindu Rasthra’ decided to do something
pretty outrageous on 15th
Aug, 1947.
What did he do?

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He kept the Front Page BlankHe kept the Front Page Blank
(The editor was Nathuram Godse)(The editor was Nathuram Godse)

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Charles De Gaulle, during one of his state visit,
couldn’t manage to visit the office of British PM
Harold Macmillan as he was suffering from cold.
Macmillan took offence of that issue. He exacted some
kind of a ‘revenge’ in 1962 by deleting a certain
something. Though miniscule, the latter episode
created enough diplomatic turmoil. It was reinstated
in 1969.
What was the issue?

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E in ConcordeE in Concorde

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India was gifted twice – first time it was given during
the early 1970s. A highly valued consignment of 4
items was presented to Indira Gandhi. The next time it
was given to the Lok Sabha Speaker G.S. Dhillon in
1973. Dhillon later gave the items to the Parliament
Museum.
What items, result of a highly talked about project (that
involved some conspiracy theories, too) were those?

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Moon Rocks from the Apollo MissionMoon Rocks from the Apollo Mission

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Very appropriately nicknamed ‘The Line’, identify the
boxer against Rocky whose name evokes lot of ugly
memories.

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Mason DixonMason Dixon

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‘Violins of Hope’, a very special concert, is currently
performing in different cities of the world with great
response. Brainchild of Amnon Weinstein who
devoted much of his life to find and repair those
instruments, these concerts will surely going to keep
alive the music that once provided comfort in
mankind’s darkest hours.
Who used to own these instruments?

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Holocaust VictimsHolocaust Victims

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Details from the oldest known oil paintings of the
world was discovered quite dramatically. The
artworks in that rugged terrain contained ‘drying oils’,
most likely walnut and poppy-seed oils, which were
key ingredients in oil-based paints. But in the ancient
Mediterranean world, drying oils were hugely used in
medicines, cosmetics, and perfumes.
How these were discovered?

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Destruction of ‘Bamiyan Buddhas’ by TalibanDestruction of ‘Bamiyan Buddhas’ by Taliban

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