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In the world of Indian music, who is known as the "Mozart of Madras" and gained international fame for his compositions in films like "Slumdog Millionaire"?
AR Rahman
In which sport would you perform a slam dunk?
Basketball
Which gas is responsible for the blue color of Earth's sky during the daytime?
Nitrogen
Who was the Queen of Egypt known for her relationship with Roman leaders Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, and her dramatic death by suicide?
Cleopatra
Which Asian country is known as the "Land of the Rising Sun"?
Japan
Who is the lead singer of the rock band Queen, known for hits like "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "We Will Rock You"?
Freddie Mercury
Who was the top goal scorer in the FIFA World Cup 2022
Kylian Mbappe
What is the term for the process by which cells in multicellular organisms become specialized for specific functions during development?
Cellular Differentiation
Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean
Amelia Earhart
Countries that feature maps on their flags
Cyprus and Kosovo
Which Indian author wrote the critically acclaimed novel "The God of Small Things," which won the Man Booker Prize in 1997?
Arundhati Roy
What Sporting event has a strict dress code of All-White?
Wimbledon
What is the primary function of the amygdala, a small almond-shaped structure located in the brain's temporal lobe?
Amygdala
What ancient wonder of the world was a massive lighthouse located on the island of Pharos in Egypt?
Lighthouse of Alexandria
What is the state of Kerala bordered by in the east and in the west respectively?
Western Ghats (East)
Arabian Sea (West)
In the world of Indian music, what is the term used for the rhythmic and melodic framework that underlies a composition and provides the foundation for improvisation in classical music?
Raaga or Taal
In which year did the first official modern Olympic Games take place, and in which city?
1986, Athens, Greece
What is the antimatter counterpart to the electron, carrying a positive charge, and often used in particle accelerators for high-energy experiments?
Positron
Which Russian leader is associated with the policy of "perestroika" and "glasnost" in the 1980s, leading to the end of the Cold War?
Mikhail Gorbachev
Which island nation in the Indian Ocean is known for its unique wildlife, including lemurs, and is often called the "eighth continent" due to its high level of endemism?
Madagascar
Which Indian filmmaker and director is often referred to as the "Father of Indian Cinema" and directed India's first full-length feature film, "Raja Harishchandra," in 1913?
Dadasaheb Phalke
Which Olympic sport involves the use of a foil, epee, or sabre?
Fencing
In the field of quantum mechanics, what is the famous paradox that involves a cat in a sealed box that is both alive and dead until observed?
Schrodingers Cat Paradox
Which Chinese philosopher is known for his teachings on ethics, morality, and the concept of the "Mandate of Heaven"?
Confucius
Which desert in India is known for its distinctive white salt crust and is one of the largest salt deserts in the world?