Diwali
In what HINDI month does Diwali fall in?
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Which country has held the most Summer Olympic games?
France
Has held the games in 1900, 1924, 1968, and 2024.
This director is known for making blockbusters like Lagaan and Dangal and is one of the top filmmakers in the industry. Who is he?
Aamir Khan
Who was the female scientist who conducted pioneering research on radioactivity? She also founded Radium Institutes.
Marie Curie
Known for her discovery of the elements polonium and radium, which changed the fundamentals of radioactivity.
How many days in Diwali + what are their names?
Extra 10 points if you can explain their significance!
There are 5 days in Diwali:
Day 1: Dhanteras - celebration of Goddess Dhanvantari (Goddess of Ayurveda). People often buy Gold and Silver jewelry on this day.
Day 2: Choti Diwali or Naraka Chaturdashi - the celebration of Lord Krishna defeating the demon Narakasura
Day 3: Diwali - the main festivities occur on this day. Rangolis, sweets, and fireworks are common ways to celebrate.
Day 4: Goverdhan Pooja - Celebrates the day that Shree Krishna lifted Goverdhan hill to protect villagers.
Bhai Beej - Celebrated because of the love between Lord Krishna and his Sister, Subhadra. After Lord Krishna came home after defeating Narakasura, Subhadra welcomed him by giving him sweets/flowers, and put a Tilak on His Head.
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This female tennis player has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most in the Open Era. Who is she?
Serena Williams
In this 1995 film, the character of Raj, played by Shah Rukh Khan, falls in love with Simran, played by Kajol. What is the name of this film?
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
This state is known as the "Golden State". What is the name of this state?
California
Known as the Golden state because of the Gold Rush of 1848-1855.
The followers of this religion celebrate Diwali as the return of Guru Hargobind Ji from captivity in the city of Gwalior. What religion is this?
Sikhism
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This fast bowler from Pakistan was known for his deadly deliveries and ability to swing the ball both ways. Who is this?
Wasim Akram
Which movie features the song, "Gali Mein Aaj Chand Nikla"
Zakhm
This theoretical physicist, known for his work on black holes and the nature of the universe, was diagnosed with ALS at age 21 but continued to make groundbreaking contributions to science despite being nearly completely paralyzed. Who is this?
Stephen Hawking
Nepal
Sri Lanka
Mauritius
Fiji
Guyana (Caribbean Nation)
Suriname (Caribbean Nation)
Trinidad (Caribbean Nation)
Tobago (Caribbean Nation)
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In ice hockey, this is the term for when a player scores three goals in a single game.
Hat trick!
This 2016 film, based on the political drama of the 1975 Emergency in India, starred Kareena Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor. What is the name of this film?
Udta Punjab
This German composer, who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, is known for his symphonies, including the Ode to Joy in Symphony No. 9. Who is this?
Ludwig van Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827) was a German composer and pianist, known for his influence on Western classical music. Despite losing his hearing later in life, he composed great works such as Symphony No. 9 and Moonlight Sonata, which are still among the most well-known compositions to this day.
According to Valmiki Ramayana, in which year did Shree Ram kill Ravana?
10 years before and after answer will also be accepted
7292 BC
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Tune maari entriyaan, dil mein baji ghantiyaan
This gymnast became the first in history to perform a "triple-twisting double somersault" in competition. Who is she?
Simone Biles
This 2009 film, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, is an adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth set in the political landscape of India. What is the name of this film?
Omkara
Who, along with Francis Crick, is known for their discovery for the structure of DNA?
James Watson
Before Crick and Watson, many thought that DNA was perhaps one strand, as the idea of a double stranded helix was yet to be proposed. Crick and Watson came up with the idea of the double stranded helix, a revolutionary discovery in modern genetics.