All Things Desi
Which Indian City is widely nicknamed the "Silicon Valley of India"?
Bangalore
How many countries are in the European Union?
27
Name any 3 SRK films
so many to pick from
What does LBW stand for in cricket?
Leg Before Wicket
Chokha is typically made by roasting and mashing which vegetables? Name any 2.
Baingan, Aloo, Tamatar
What is the highest mountain in Pakistan?
K2 (Mount Godwin-Austen)
"Madras" is the former name of which Indian city?
What is the name of this song?
main toh raste se ja raha tha
In tennis, what is a score of zero called?
Love
What is the roasted gram flour staple from Bihar often mixed with water and spices as a drink?
Sattu
What is the largest Indian state by area?
Rajastan
What is the capital of Switzerland?
What was the name of the professor in 3 Idiots?
Virender (Viru) Sahastrabuddhe OR Virus
How long is a standard field hockey match (regulation time)?
60 minutes
What is the difference between Lohri and Vaisakhi?
Lohri = mid-winter; celebrates end of winter and liked to winter harvets season
--> bonfire + winter
Vaisakhi = spring; celebrates harvest and religious days for sikhs. Marks the founding of Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh
--> harvest + Khalsa + spring
What is the currency of Afghanistan?
Afghan Afghani (AFN)
Which country has the most time zones (including overseas territories)?
France (12/13)
What is Shah Rukh Khan's production company called?
Red Chillies Entertainment
What does DLS stand for in cricket?
Duckworth-Lewis-Ster is a method: a mathematical formula used in limited-overs cricket (like ODIs and T20s) to set a fair revised target score for the second batting team when play is interrupted by weather or other reasons, ensuring the game remains balanced by considering remaining overs and wickets as 'resources'
What is the Kashmiri tea that is traditionally pink and often served with nuts?
Noon chai or Sheer chai
Which Indian classical dance-drama from Kerala is known for elaborate face paint and dramatic expressions?
South Africa has 3 capital cities, name two
Pretoria, Cape Town, Bloemfontein
Which film is famous for the line "Mogambo khush hua?"
Mr. India
What does "sudden death" mean in sports?
A game-ending rule where the first to score wins (like 29-29 in badminton). The game ends as soon as one competitor is ahead of the others, with that competitor becoming the winner. Used as a tiebreaker.
Goa