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Who is the only Indian to win multiple medals at the same Olympic games?
Manu Bhaker
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Bhanu Athaiya was the first Indian to win an Academy Award, receiving the Oscar for Best Costume Design in 1983 for which film directed by Richard Attenborough?
Gandhi
10
Who was the first female Prime Minister of Pakistan assuming office in 1988? She was later assassinated in 2007.
Benazir Bhutto
10
X is a traditional South Asian martial art whose name means "way of the battlefield." Originating in Kerala, it is known for its dynamic techniques, including sword fighting and acrobatics. Today, it is also used as a performance art and has influenced modern martial arts worldwide. ID X.
Kalaripattayu
10
X is a brand of corn puffs, developed entirely and produced by Pepsico India and Pakistan.
Identify this “crunchy” snack.
Kurkure
20
In a historic Olympic moment, who became the first South Asian woman to win a medal in individual sports when she took home a medal in weightlifting?
Karnam Malleswari
20
Aravinda Pillalamarri and Ravi Kuchimanchi, a NRI couple who returned to India and developed the pedal power generator to provide electricity to a remote, off-the-grid village school inspired a 2004 Bollywood movie. Which movie?
Swades
20
X was the British governor-general who implemented the Doctrine of Lapse, a policy that contributed to the uprising of 1857. A famous hill-station in India is named after him today. ID X
Lord Dalhousie
20
Ram Vanji Sutar, Padma Bhushan, is an Indian sculptor known for making over 50 sculptures in his 60 year career.
His significant works includes the statue of Gandhi inside the Parliament and the Chambal monument.
Considered as India’s Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, what famous structure did he design?
Statue of Unity
20
Originating from the lush hills of South Asia, X is a spice that was so prized in ancient times that it was used as currency and offered as tribute to gods and royalty. European explorers risked perilous voyages to secure its trade routes, sparking the Age of Exploration. Its name derives from a Sanskrit word meaning "pungent berry." Identify X.
Black pepper
40
The first-ever third umpire decision in cricket occurred on November 14, 1992, during a Test match between India and South Africa in Durban. The batsman was X, who was run out after a review by the third umpire, Karl Liebenberg, based on TV replays. This marked the beginning of technology-assisted umpiring in cricket. Identify X.
Sachin Tendulkar
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X is a South Asian filmmaker whose debut film won the Camera d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival, marking her as a global cinematic talent.
X is also recognized for her documentaries, including India Cabaret, which explores gender and societal norms in India. Identify X.
Mira Nair
40
Across North and Central India, one can find these stones sculptures in various locations. These stones were usually done to honor or commemorate a certain group of people who performed a particular activity.
Most of these stones date are from the time period 14th - 17th century, with a major part of them around the time of the Mughal rule. There are fewer such stones found around tribal areas, suggesting that this was an activity primarily prevalent among the upper class clans.
Which unfortunate group of people were these stones meant to commemorate?
Sati Stones
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X is the largest inland saltwater lake in South Asia, located in a desert region. Despite its high salinity, it supports a unique ecosystem, including migratory flamingos and pelicans. Historically, it was a significant source of salt for centuries. Identify X and the desert where it is located.
Sambhar Lake, Thar Desert
40
Maharashtra has a ridiculous age of legal consumption of alcohol at 25 years.
More than a decade ago a group of around 15 people were filmed consuming alcohol on live television in Mumbai. Among this group, there were 5 people who were below the legal age of 25, and there was some questions regarding the implementation of this legal limit in such a scenario.
Who were these group of people who stirred controversy?
Indian cricket team upon winning 2011 CWC
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The reason why the Indian sports team XY is called so has 2 reasons:
The wife of the team's owner acted in a famous 2009 Hollywood film Y. Therefore, the term Y in the team's name is a tribute to it.
The colour associated with the movie Y is very much apt to the city X.
Who is the owner, and the team XY?
Jaipur Pink Panthers
(Pro Kabaddi League)
60
X is a hill station in Maharashtra that is situated on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and is known as a favourite spot for hiking. However, the place X is popular among Indians in a different way courtesy a very famous Bollywood song which has sparked quite a lot of controversy for allegedly promoting eve-teasing. ID X/ Which Bollywood song is this?
Khandala/ Aati kya khandala
60
Legend has it that the ruler of X (a place) couldn’t stand losing at chess, so he decided to upgrade the game to life-sized pieces—literally. On a hot summer day in the 16th century, his soldiers stood in as pawns, knights, and rooks, sweating it out in the blazing sun as their king directed the game from a shaded pavilion. Today, the real-life chessboard remains a tourist attraction. Identify X, where this life-sized chessboard can still be found.
Fatehpur Sikri
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Karondi, is a small village located in the Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh in the Vindhyachal Mountain range. The village holds a special distinction, that up until partition was considered to be held by the city of Nagpur.
Attached is a picture of a monument constructed to honor the distinction
Geographical centre of India
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What is said to have caused the following trend graph in India for the Google search term “flower images” having a noticeable spike during the years 2015-2017?
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