Q 21.

This game originated in India as a game based on morality called Vaikuntapaali or Paramapada Sopanam. This game made its way to England, and was eventually introduced in the USA by game pioneer Milton Bradley in 1943. Moksha Patamu was perhaps invented by Hindu spiritual teachers to teach children about the effects of good deeds as opposed to bad deeds. The moral of the game was that a person can attain salvation through performing good deeds whereas by doing evil one takes rebirth in lower forms of life. Which game am I talking about?

Q 20.

Which company?

Q 19.

Pench National Park is situated in Seoniand Chhindwaradistricts of Madhya Pradesh in India. It derives its name from the PenchRiver that flows through the National park from north to south dividing the park into almost equal western and eastern halves-the well forested areas of Seoniand Chhindwaradistricts respectively.
This park is also famously called as X Land, since its the original setting for Y. Two films, one in 1967 and the other in 2016, were also set in this national park. What is X & Y?

Q 18.

It is believed that X and Y weren’t given the Nobel Prize because of their animosity to each other. There is circumstantial evidence that each sought to minimize the other's achievements and right to win the award, that both refused to ever accept the award if the other received it first, and that both rejected any possibility of sharing it.
Identify them.

Q 17.

On her journey to the USA from China she got into trouble when US banned her entry calling her ‘a communist good’. She was kept in London for time’s sake and became a major attraction there. Who is she? Also give me the organization to which she is unanimously related.

Q 16.

X  is a known World Wrestling Entertainment fan and friend of WWE owner Vince McMahon. He has hosted two WrestleMania events in the X  Plaza and has been an active participant in several of the shows. He also appeared at WrestleMania 23 in a match called "The Battle of the Billionaires"..
X was inducted into the celebrity wing of the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013 at Madison Square Garden for his contributions to the promotion.
X also has a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame, and is a two-time Emmy Award–nominated personality.
Identify X.

Q 15.

The first real motion picture theater was opened in McKeesport, Pennsylvania in July 1905. The admission fee for it was 5 cents. The theater gave its name to a famous TV channel later. What was it called?

Q 14

The “owner” describes this place as “a single point of consistency in an ever changing world”. He says that if his life was expressed a function of in a four dimensional Cartesian coordinate system, then that place would be what we define to be the origin. He also points out that this place, in a state of eternal dibs.
What “place” has been described here and who is the owner?

Q 13.

Sweden added a new verb to their national dictionary in 2012. The Swedish Language Council has approved the term since it has been increasingly used in conversation by Swedes referring to “an outlandishly talented action.” The word was originally coined on ‘Les Guignols’, a popular satirical puppet show- from French station Canal Plus, whose characters were in awe of the outlandishly talented action. Which word or verb?

Q 12.

He is a three time member of the Indian Parliament. A prolific orator, he is the recipient of Sansad Ratna Award for overall best performance in 15th Lok Sabha in 2014. He has been controversial for delivering hate speeches against many major leaders and has over 4 criminal cases registered against him. Who is he?(Someone related to him has been in the news very recently for that very same reason)

Q 11.

In 2011 Shamsheer.V.P a Saudi resident of Indian origin filed a PIL in the Supreme Court demanding a specific right for a specific interest group which he (in a way) represented. In 2015 the supreme court finally accepted his recommendation, suggesting it to the concerned department and thus implementing it. This reform according to many has opened a new dimension in the working of the Indian polity. What is this reform?

Q 10.

The prestigious medical journal ‘The Lanchet’ declared that ‘____’itis is a credible disease after diagnosing a 34 year old patient with “bilateral wrist pain” induced by over-use of _____. The treatment consisted of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and complete abstinence from using ____.
FITB.

Q 9.

X is an internet terminology derived from the Sanskrit language. It literally means 'someone's alter ego'. After directing a famous blockbuster starring Leonardo DiCaprio, its director announced that he would make another film named X. X was released more than ten years later and also remains to be a critically acclaimed movie. A god in Hindu mythology has several Xs, the last one being 'the destroyer of filth'. What is X?

Q 8.

Market research firm Global Industry Analysis, Inc. (GIA) released a study last year stating that the ____ market is projected to surpass $102.8 billion by 2018. Based on the GIA figures, US, Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, South Korea and China are mainly responsible for 90% of the ____ market. India is also a key player in the market both on the demand and supply side. What market is being described? 

Q 7.

The original use of this word  implied an individual unfamiliar with the demands of life outside of urban settings. The oldest usage was typically applied to a well-dressed male, or one who is unfamiliar with life outside a large city. The word became prominent in surfer culture in the early 1960s, but it wasn't until the mid-'70s that it started creeping into the mainstream. Some usages in mainly American pop culture have contributed to the spread of this word. A rather cliched use of this word was prevalent in a 1998 American neo-noir stoner comedy crime drama film. What’s the word? Also name the film?

Q 6.

In 2002, the Royal Society of Chemistry awarded an "Extraordinary Honorary Fellowship" to him,
saying:
“Our particular interest is his love of chemistry, and the way that he wielded such knowledge for
the public good, employing it dispassionately and analytically. He also embodied other personal
traits that society seeks in today's law officers - personal rectitude and courage.” Who is he?

Q 5.

X is an Australian computer programmer. He is the CEO of an organisation which he co-founded in 2006. Subject to deportation to Sweden for legal proceedings, he was granted political asylum by Ecuador in August 2012. He has remained in Ecuador's London embassy and, as of February 2016, he is unable to leave without expectation of arrest. Who is X?

Q 4.

He literally gave us  cutis anserina. Identify?

Q 3.

It was seen that most people in Kolkata didn't make use of zebra crossings, thus leading to chaos and accidents. The Kolkata police came up with an innovative way to tackle this problem. Joint Commissioner of traffic police Supratim Sarkar said, “We wanted a catchy and appealing campaign, we hit upon the idea of using the _____ and cash in on their universal popularity.” They started using an iconic photograph to enforce road safety. The motto of this campaign is, “If they can, why can’t you?”. Which iconic photograph did they use?

Q 2.

In 2009, American geologist Adrian Helmsley visits astrophysicist Satnam Surtani in India and learns that neutrinos from solar flares are causing the temperature of the Earth's core to rapidly increase. Arriving at a party in Washington, D.C, Helmsley presents his information to White House Chief of Earth and Environment Carl Anheuser. What follows after that? In short what am I talking about?

Q.1

In an interview when he was asked what his idea of fun was, X promptly replied, “I’m a chilled out dude. When I was younger I did some pretty wild things with the limited options I had. I had some crazy friends, girlfriends too. We had our share of parties and drunken escapades as well. Once when in college, I ran out of money and had to sleep at a bus stop. It was fun as all of us, on Delhi’s Hindu College campus, were happy children of the Beatles’ generation. Now, I spend my evenings with the children, watch movies, go for holidays and have a few drinks on the side.” But ironically X known in social media as someone with complete different character than that mentioned above. Who is X?

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