As part of Gyandhara - the annual quiz-fest of IIEST, Shibpur

2. Rules
* 25 questions.
* Each question carries 1 mark.
* Star-marked questions (Qstn no. 1 & all the multiples of
5, i.e – 5, 10, 15, 20 & 25) will be counted to break the ties.
* Every decision of the QM is final.

5. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
This word of English-origin, very much in circulation in
recent times, was once used in the card games. Now it
literally means – ‘to get the better of an adversary or
competitor, by using a crucial, often hidden resource’.
It’s popularity/use has been shown in next visual.
Identify the good word.
(vis – next slide)
1
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

6. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
1
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

7. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims) I I
It all started with a smaller denomination one but after
the demonetization issue, it resurfaced with the bigger
ones. With all the memes (including one based on an early
90’s Salman-starrer) and jokes circulating online, it made
a few of the namesake’s life pretty miserable. To cheer
them up, some Delhi restaurants had even came up with
special offers to get a free drink or discount on the bill.
Which ‘newsmaker’ was responsible for all the drama?
2
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur

8. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
The google-search for the real one was below the
expectation when it originally took place few years back.
The highly dramatized and obviously more spicier
version caught everyone’s attention in the fag end of 2016
which caused for a renewed interest for the original one
and it produced a huge spike in the online search result.
What is being searched in the net?
3
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

9. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the
world, it is famous for its white marble. This fact has been
cited as the etymological origin of its name.
Identify the city that has been in the news for not so good
reasons since the last two years.
(After an unfortunate run of events, 5 year old Omran Daqneesh
became the face of the city)
4
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

10. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims) I I
5
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur
This order of Roman Catholic
monks takes it’s name from a
monastery in the French
province of Normandy. A
‘new family and their
members’ have made them a
news-item off late.
Explain.

11. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
To supplement the meagre monthly income of her govt.
employee husband, this ‘ambitious’ lady used to run a
video parlour. She also bought a video camera and
started to shoot weddings in her locality. Her growing
fame and confidence made her think to make a video of a
former movie star which had the potential to earn her a
good profit. It was finally made possible by an IAS officer,
V.S. Chandralekha and as the saying goes….the rest is
history.
Who?
6
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

12. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
Put funda behind this
Happy New Year-
tweet by Kroos.
7
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

13. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
‘A tall man, walking away from his village
with a heavy heart, his wife's body tied to
his back, and almost dragging a little boy, his
son, in a chilly evening drizzle, towards a
distant stream’ - thus begins Y.B.
Satyanarayana’s absorbing 2011-book
My Father Baliah. Noted for it’s
documentation of caste and the
Madiga experience in the Telengana
region, the book saw a huge jump in
sales in 2016.
Why?
8
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

14. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
Why did this person come into news recently?
9
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

15. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
This 13-Point Agenda started with the heartfelt
declaration that the ‘Journey is over’. It ended with an
acknowledgement to the ‘People for the support’.
Which much publicised event of 2013 was that?
10
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

16. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
On the May Day, 2011, an army helicopter delivered a
‘special’ package to the much decorated supercarrier of
US Navy USS Carl Vinson. Breaking away from the routine
chores, a special hour-long ceremony was conducted
on-board following some strict religious rituals on the
very next day.
What happened there?
11
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

17. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
Paper, the New York-based pop-
culture magazine, literally ‘broke
the internet’ with the help of some
stunning photographs by Jean–
Paul Goude. The shoot was a re-
creation of Goude’s ‘Champagne
Incident’, a series of photographs
from his 1982 book Jungle Fever.
Who was the subject of these
photos?
12
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

18. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
Just find X & Y.
(Correct order needed to get points)
13
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur
Nov 24, 2011
Oct 25, 2016
Trumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

19. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
Originally finished in 1957, it was sold to the J.B.
Lippincott Company. As nothing substantial happened
with it, everyone thought it to be lost. Later, upon hearing
about it’s existence at a family gathering, Tonja Carter found
it inside a safe-deposit box. It finally saw the light of the
day in mid-2015 with lot of hype and hoopla.
What is being talked about?
14
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

20. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
Fans chose ‘GLAMSquad’ & ‘Phenomenal Five’. One
of the coaches suggested ‘Slay Squad’. But this team
chose something else. Many assumed that the name was a
reference to the change in the team size that will take
place at the 2020-Tokyo Olympics. But the actual reason
was said to be the imminent retirement of Martha
Karolyi, the legendary Romanian coach.
Which nickname was thus coined for this group?
(vis – next slide)
15
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

21. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
15
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

22. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
This poet-cum-singer-cum-social activist made her
movie debut in the 90’s blockbuster Mohra. In 2012, she
made her comeback in Bollywood with a critically
acclaimed film where she shared screen space with
Mithun Chakraborty.
On which ‘newsmaker’ who came in the news for all wrong
reasons, her character was based in that 2012 movie?
16
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

23. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
Hiver is a software that helps organizations collaborate
from their email inboxes.
Why this leading brand in it’s business was forced to
change it’s original name that came from the Latin word
meaning crowd, in September 2015?
(Clue – vis in the next slide)
17
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

24. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
17
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

25. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
In September 2015, after becoming
the oldest ever at the age of 51 to get
associated with an iconic filmy-tag,
this lady said – “I can’t say I’m a X Y
because I’m too mature to be a X Y.
I am a X Z.”
Which ‘tag’ was she referring to?
(Clue – Z is used for the matured and elderly
ones while Y is reserved for the younger ones)
18
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

26. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
In 1989-90, a report appeared in a local
newspaper that the tallest man of the
district at 7’1” was unemployed and
that he should be recruited to the state police.
After that, Balbir got a call from CRPF.
Because of age-related issues, he was not
offered the job under the sports quota.
His son, an inch taller than him, more than
made up for this ‘humiliation’ and became a
newspaper headline himself.
Identify the son.
19
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

27. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
This common household
item was originally used for
the protection from certain
police-actions but later on
became a symbol of the
resistance in Hong Kong.
Which item was that?
20
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28. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
The rise of ISIS, 2015 Cricket WC, APJ Abdul Kalam’s
demise, Sheena Bora Murder Case and Vyapam
Scandal
featured on the list of Yahoo’s most searched
news/events in 2015.
Who/what has been named as the Personality of the Year
2015 by Yahoo, beating all the big names?
(As per Yahoo India, it all started after a particular announcement in
Maharashtra, which led to massive debates and arguments. It was
fuelled further by Dadri lynching and Award Wapsi campaign)
21
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

29. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
Current flagbearer of a musical family, identify this kid.
22
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30. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
Who will complete this elite list of Court-appointed
guardians?
23
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31. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
The original version, sung by ‘the Male Adele’ has reached
the top 10 status in over twelve countries worldwide,
including US, UK and New Zealand.
Identify the original singer.
24
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

32. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
This leading company with diversified business-
interests was launched in 1966. It’s most noted brand
which has been beta-launched on 27 December 2015 on
the eve of 83rd
birth anniversary of the late founder of
the parent company, sent shockwaves across the
industries and left many happily shocked and confused.
As per the current head of the company, how did the
logo of this latest brand pay tribute to the company’s
roots?
25
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

35. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
This word of English-origin, very much in circulation in
recent times, was once used in the card games. Now it
literally means – ‘to get the better of an adversary or
competitor, by using a crucial, often hidden resource’.
It’s popularity/use has been shown in next visual.
Identify the good word.
(vis – next slide)
1
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

36. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
1
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

37. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
1
TrumpedTrumped
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

38. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims) I I
It all started with a smaller denomination one but after
the demonetization issue, it resurfaced with the bigger
ones. With all the memes (including one based on an early
90’s Salman-starrer) and jokes circulating online, it made
a few of the namesake’s life pretty miserable. To cheer
them up, some Delhi restaurants had even came up with
special offers to get a free drink or discount on the bill.
Which ‘newsmaker’ was responsible for all the drama?
2
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur

39. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
2
Sonam GuptaSonam Gupta
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

40. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
The google-search for the real one was below the
expectation when it originally took place few years back.
The highly dramatized and obviously more spicier
version caught everyone’s attention in the fag end of 2016
which caused for a renewed interest for the original one
and it produced a huge spike in the online search result.
What is being searched in the net?
3
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

41. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
3
Geeta’s gold-winning boutGeeta’s gold-winning bout
in the 2010 CWGin the 2010 CWG
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

42. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the
world, it is famous for its white marble. This fact has been
cited as the etymological origin of its name.
Identify the city that has been in the news for not so good
reasons since the last two years.
(After an unfortunate run of events, 5 year old Omran Daqneesh
became the face of the city)
4
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

43. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
4
AleppoAleppo
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

44. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims) I I
5
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur
This order of Roman Catholic
monks takes it’s name from a
monastery in the French
province of Normandy. A
‘new family and their
members’ have made them a
news-item off late.
Explain.

45. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
5
Trappist MonksTrappist Monks
(because of Trappist-1 and seven(because of Trappist-1 and seven
exoplanets)exoplanets)
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

46. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
To supplement the meagre monthly income of her govt.
employee husband, this ‘ambitious’ lady used to run a
video parlour. She also bought a video camera and
started to shoot weddings in her locality. Her growing
fame and confidence made her think to make a video of a
former movie star which had the potential to earn her a
good profit. It was finally made possible by an IAS officer,
V.S. Chandralekha and as the saying goes….the rest is
history.
Who?
6
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

47. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
6
Sasikala NatarajanSasikala Natarajan
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

48. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
Put funda behind this
Happy New Year-
tweet by Kroos.
7
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

49. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
7
Germany’s 7-1 VictoryGermany’s 7-1 Victory
over Brazilover Brazil
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

50. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
‘A tall man, walking away from his village
with a heavy heart, his wife's body tied to
his back, and almost dragging a little boy, his
son, in a chilly evening drizzle, towards a
distant stream’ - thus begins Y.B.
Satyanarayana’s absorbing 2011-book
My Father Baliah. Noted for it’s
documentation of caste and the
Madiga experience in the Telengana
region, the book saw a huge jump in
sales in 2016.
Why?
8
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

51. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
8
Shown in the movieShown in the movie
‘Kabali’‘Kabali’
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

52. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
Why did this person come into news recently?
9
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

53. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
9
Sandeep Das – the GrammySandeep Das – the Grammy
WinnerWinner
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

54. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
This 13-Point Agenda started with the heartfelt
declaration that the ‘Journey is over’. It ended with an
acknowledgement to the ‘People for the support’.
Which much publicised event of 2013 was that?
10
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

55. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
10
Retirement speech ofRetirement speech of
Sachin TendulkarSachin Tendulkar
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

56. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
On the May Day, 2011, an army helicopter delivered a
‘special’ package to the much decorated supercarrier of
US Navy USS Carl Vinson. Breaking away from the routine
chores, a special hour-long ceremony was conducted
on-board following some strict religious rituals on the
very next day.
What happened there?
11
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

57. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
11
Sea Burial of OsamaSea Burial of Osama
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

58. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
Paper, the New York-based pop-
culture magazine, literally ‘broke
the internet’ with the help of some
stunning photographs by Jean–
Paul Goude. The shoot was a re-
creation of Goude’s ‘Champagne
Incident’, a series of photographs
from his 1982 book Jungle Fever.
Who was the subject of these
photos?
12
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

59. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
12
Kim KardashianKim Kardashian
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

60. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
Just find X & Y.
(Correct order needed to get points)
13
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur
Nov 24, 2011
Oct 25, 2016
Trumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

61. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
13
X – Mystery; Y - MistryX – Mystery; Y - Mistry
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

62. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
Originally finished in 1957, it was sold to the J.B.
Lippincott Company. As nothing substantial happened
with it, everyone thought it to be lost. Later, upon hearing
about it’s existence at a family gathering, Tonja Carter found
it inside a safe-deposit box. It finally saw the light of the
day in mid-2015 with lot of hype and hoopla.
What is being talked about?
14
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

63. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
14
Go Set A WatchmanGo Set A Watchman
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

64. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
Fans chose ‘GLAMSquad’ & ‘Phenomenal Five’. One
of the coaches suggested ‘Slay Squad’. But this team
chose something else. Many assumed that the name was a
reference to the change in the team size that will take
place at the 2020-Tokyo Olympics. But the actual reason
was said to be the imminent retirement of Martha
Karolyi, the legendary Romanian coach.
Which nickname was thus coined for this group?
(vis – next slide)
15
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

65. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
15
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

66. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
15
Final FiveFinal Five
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

67. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
This poet-cum-singer-cum-social activist made her
movie debut in the 90’s blockbuster Mohra. In 2012, she
made her comeback in Bollywood with a critically
acclaimed film where she shared screen space with
Mithun Chakraborty.
On which ‘newsmaker’ who came in the news for all wrong
reasons, her character was based in that 2012 movie?
16
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

68. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
16
Radhe MaaRadhe Maa
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

69. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
Hiver is a software that helps organizations collaborate
from their email inboxes.
Why this leading brand in it’s business was forced to
change it’s original name that came from the Latin word
meaning crowd, in September 2015?
(Clue – vis in the next slide)
17
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

70. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
17
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

71. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
17
GrexitGrexit
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

72. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
In September 2015, after becoming
the oldest ever at the age of 51 to get
associated with an iconic filmy-tag,
this lady said – “I can’t say I’m a X Y
because I’m too mature to be a X Y.
I am a X Z.”
Which ‘tag’ was she referring to?
(Clue – Z is used for the matured and elderly
ones while Y is reserved for the younger ones)
18
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73. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
18
Monica BelluciMonica Belluci
#gyandhara17, IIEST-Shibpur#gyandhara17, IIEST-ShibpurTrumped (Prelims)Trumped (Prelims)

74. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
In 1989-90, a report appeared in a local
newspaper that the tallest man of the
district at 7’1” was unemployed and
that he should be recruited to the state police.
After that, Balbir got a call from CRPF.
Because of age-related issues, he was not
offered the job under the sports quota.
His son, an inch taller than him, more than
made up for this ‘humiliation’ and became a
newspaper headline himself.
Identify the son.
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75. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
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Satnam Singh BhamaraSatnam Singh Bhamara
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76. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
This common household
item was originally used for
the protection from certain
police-actions but later on
became a symbol of the
resistance in Hong Kong.
Which item was that?
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77. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
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UmbrellaUmbrella
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78. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
The rise of ISIS, 2015 Cricket WC, APJ Abdul Kalam’s
demise, Sheena Bora Murder Case and Vyapam
Scandal
featured on the list of Yahoo’s most searched
news/events in 2015.
Who/what has been named as the Personality of the Year
2015 by Yahoo, beating all the big names?
(As per Yahoo India, it all started after a particular announcement in
Maharashtra, which led to massive debates and arguments. It was
fuelled further by Dadri lynching and Award Wapsi campaign)
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79. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
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CowCow
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80. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
Current flagbearer of a musical family, identify this kid.
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81. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
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Armaan MalikArmaan Malik
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82. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
Who will complete this elite list of Court-appointed
guardians?
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83. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
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Diana EduljiDiana Edulji
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84. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
The original version, sung by ‘the Male Adele’ has reached
the top 10 status in over twelve countries worldwide,
including US, UK and New Zealand.
Identify the original singer.
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85. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
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Sam SmithSam Smith
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86. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
This leading company with diversified business-
interests was launched in 1966. It’s most noted brand
which has been beta-launched on 27 December 2015 on
the eve of 83rd
birth anniversary of the late founder of
the parent company, sent shockwaves across the
industries and left many happily shocked and confused.
As per the current head of the company, how did the
logo of this latest brand pay tribute to the company’s
roots?
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87. Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathI I
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JIO is a mirror reflectionJIO is a mirror reflection
of the word OILof the word OIL
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