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20 Questions.8 Star marked.No Negative Marking.Immigration/Trump is not an answer to any of the question.Questions are not long but properly spaced. Important parts are underlined wherever necessary.

He and Roger Federer are separated by 43 years of age. Considered as the all-time best in his game by many a commentators and critics, his name will now be seen on the championship that will pit the best six of Europe against the six from the world. This championship, an idea of Federers agent Tony Godsick and supported by Federer himself, will see the light of the day in 2017. Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe have already been named captains of the two sides, respectively. Whose name will this championship be carrying ?1

Hints ? Photos of both (Roger and the person in question) greeting each other are up on internet recently !3

The inspiration for these lines on her epitaph in churchyard of St Thomas the Apostle is variedly attributed to Bhagavad Gita or to a 16th century Buddhist novel.

Who ?

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This Hungarian professor designed X as a tool to help students understand the concept of moving parts within a structure without the whole thing falling apart. It was not long that it went onto garner a cult status as it was exhibited by a Hungarian entrepreneur in the Nuremburg Fair in 1979 and mathematicians carried it to conferences. Tom Kremer negotiated and bought the distributing rights of this thing-of-interest for many a great minds and made it famous worldwide. What thing of interest is this ?3

They were bitter foes in 1980s, such that their rivalry became one of the famous case studies in business, called the H-Y War. They recently came together to pull up the 50cc scooter market from underdevelopment and the difficulties it is facing, the joint strategy to be kept limited to their countries market only. The war was so fierce that H came up with the slogan Annihilate, destroy and Crush Y! in 1980s. Identify H and Y. 4

Identify the speaker. He gave the speech during his stay in England in 1931 when he was approached by The Columbia Gramophone Company to make a record for them, he denied that he cant speak politics and instead make his first and last record such to make his voice heard for all time.

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Ian Pereira was so obsessed with this old friend of good times that it was obvious for him to establish COMRADE in 2004, a group/community who share the same passion for this product as Ian. The product has had its share of discerning debates on its flavor: a spectrum composed of Vanilla, Burnt Caramel, Toffee, Chocolate, Dried fruits and even rich Christmas pudding. What iconic product are we talking about ?6

The Secret Service is said to open an investigation against her for her comment I want to blow up the White House. This incident transpired during an Anti Trump march in Washington, the day after the inauguration. This protest was mainly aimed at Womens Rights and included well over 500,000 people including Emma Watson, Scarlett Johannsen and her. Who is she?7

Xs cofounder and CEO Y, had a little scare at IGI Airport on 12th December 2016. Technically, Y came to India without a visa, but also had a visa. Finally, Y called NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant at 2:30 AM and Mr. Kant sorted it out.What was the reason for this fiasco?Bonus(+1) for Y.8

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Jamie Lee Curtis went to procure her Tesla Model S and met with his husbands most famous lending to the pop culture. When the salesperson asked Curtis to turn the volume to the maximum, she hesitated and salesperson asked her to make it louder . When asked for the reason, he says that Elon likes the mockumentary X where these words by her husband (who plays the character of Nigel Tufnel) became immortal. Which movie is this with this unusual maximum ?9

This poem by Walt Whitman is an elegy to whom, being made famous by its use in Dead Poets Society ?

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Hints ? 12

This myth floated around quite a while on the internet, relating to the production of X from Fosters Beer and you can still find more than one official looking website which describes the recipe. The claim lies on the fact that this beer (unlike any other beer) is made from Ergot grains. Ergot contains many different alkaloids, a couple of which can in-fact be used to synthesize X. The claim is falsified at the basic fact that Fosters Beer does not contain any ergot component and is produced in the standard manner out of rye. What is X ?11

He has Been waiting to drop this on his followers, when, finally he released his curated playlist for daytime and nighttime while his much celebrated vacation at Marthas Vineyard.(vis on next slide) Who tweeted this list of songs ?12

After the Massachusetts constitution went into effect in 1780, the state came to be known as The _____X_____ of Massachusetts which was stated under the section called Frame of Government . Virginia and Pennsylvania adopted the constitution which called them the same, Kentucky followed in 1850. As seen today, there is no difference between those who use the word X and those who do not. The word might have been used because it carries an anti-monarchial sentiment with it. Legally, these four states (as called generally) are classified under X just because its in their name. What word/frame, that sometimes creates ambiguity in the name of these states ?13

Amitabh Bachchans (as Inspector Vijay Verma) Rampyari in the movie Akyla is his best friend, especially customized for him. Rampyari played such an important part in Vijays life in the movie that Chal Chal Re Chal Meri Rampyari was dedicated to her. Riding on Rampyari, this brand became a style icon in India and its sales were boosted in Indian market.What played the role of Rampyari in Akyla ?

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He lived in Waldorf-Astoria before shifting to The New Yorker Hotel where he spent the last decade of his life. Today, Room No 3327 and 3328, have been marked as the Room and Library of this Yugoslavia born scientist. You can also take a 3D tour of his room and library courtesy Matterport. His study contained a safe where he used to keep his research papers, some of them master plans which were stolen after his death. Visuals of the plaque outside The New Yorker dedicated to this scientist on the next slide. Identify this man. 15

Ask for hint ? Reference to a TIMES article - Last week Dr. Tesla announced a combination of four inventions which would make war unthinkable18

The origins of this phrase are unclear. Some say it is nothing more than a tradition of a childrens game.Some say it comes from the pagan belief that evil spirits inhabit ______, so you do this so that the spirits cant hear you and dont interfere with your plans.Some say, that _____ are inhabited by good spirits and when you do this, you seek their blessings.Some say it is just a sexual innuendo to grab people.

What am I talking about?16

The tradition of giving names to these started with the first name been given as Wendy, the name of daughter of CEO Fred Smith. Since then these are christened after the name of the lucky child of one of the employee working there. The lottery system selects the name randomly from a list of submissions and the name is then painted over these objects. Which company adopts this strategy to connect with its working force on more personal level ?On what objects are these names printed upon ? (+1 bonus)17

They operate the largest group of these in the world. 21

Mangu- the coachman, protagonist of Naya Qanoon by Saadat Hassan Manto, was cynical of the Congress-ites and believed that Hindustan will be a slave and that the all powerful Russia-walah will come and rule. He overhears a Marwari couple, riding one day in his coach, discussing about jaded aiin (the new law/constitution) which was referred to as X in the story. It was supposed to be announced on April 1, though it was announced a few months later and said to bring about fundamental changes in the living conditions of the residents of Lahore (the place where story is set). Though X was announced with tall promises, they were never fulfilled. Mangu went to the jail, eventually, for starting a quarrel with a Gora. What event in Indian history did Naya Qanoon refer to ?18

Cannabis Sativa is an American company that manufactures and sells cannabis aka marijuana, hemp seeds and other cannabis products.The CEO of the company believed in marijuana decriminalization and pushed heavily for it. He was the governor of New Mexico from 1999-2003 and resigned as the CEO in January 2016. Who is this CEO ?

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The 1937 Blue color Wanderer (vis), restored and unveiled by President Pranab Mukherjee last week, came into news as it was the main vehicle that drove X to Gomoh Railway Station in present day Jharkhand, the key step in Xs Great Escape from the house arrest imposed on X by the British government. It was on January 16, 1941. X was planning to move to Delhi from Gomoh. Though what transpired beyond the Gomoh incident has become one of the unsolved mysteries for Indian Government and factions are still divided on this issue. What controversy again came into light with this Wanderer?20

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He and Roger Federer are separated by 43 years of age. Considered as the all-time best in his game by many a commentators and critics, his name will now be seen on the championship that will pit the best six of Europe against the six from the world. This championship, an idea of Federers agent Tony Godsick and supported by Federer himself, will see the light of the day in 2017. Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe have already been named captains of the two sides, respectively. Whose name will this championship be carrying ?1

Hints ? Photos of both (Roger and the person in question) greeting each other are up on internet recently !27

Rod Laver (center) with Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.Australian Open 20171

Hints ? Photos of both (Roger and the person in question) greeting each other are up on internet recently !28

The inspiration for these lines on her epitaph in churchyard of St Thomas the Apostle is variedly attributed to Bhagavad Gita or to a 16th century Buddhist novel.

Who ?

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Sylvia Plath Hughes

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This Hungarian professor designed X as a tool to help students understand the concept of moving parts within a structure without the whole thing falling apart. It was not long that it went onto garner a cult status as it was exhibited by a Hungarian entrepreneur in the Nuremburg Fair in 1979 and mathematicians carried it to conferences. Tom Kremer negotiated and bought the distributing rights of this thing-of-interest for many a great minds and made it famous worldwide. What thing of interest is this ?3

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They were bitter foes in 1980s, such that their rivalry became one of the famous case studies in business, called the H-Y War. They recently came together to pull up the 50cc scooter market from underdevelopment and the difficulties it is facing, the joint strategy to be kept limited to their countries market only. The war was so fierce that H came up with the slogan Annihilate, destroy and Crush Y! in 1980s. Identify H an Y. 4

Honda and Yamaha4

Identify the speaker. He gave the speech during his stay in England in 1931 when he was approached by The Columbia Gramophone Company to make a record for them, he denied that he cant speak politics and instead make his first and last record such to make his voice heard for all time.

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The Man in the Pink Suit5

Ian Pereira was so obsessed with this old friend of good times that it was obvious for him to establish COMRADE in 2004, a group/community who share the same passion for this product as Ian. The product has had its share of discerning debates on its flavor: a spectrum composed of Vanilla, Burnt Caramel, Toffee, Chocolate, Dried fruits and even rich Christmas pudding. What iconic product are we talking about ?6

COMRADECouncil of Old Monk Rum Addicted Drinkers & Eccentrics

The Secret Service is said to open an investigation against her for her comment I want to blow up the White House. This incident transpired during an Anti Trump march in Washington, the day after the inauguration. This protest was mainly aimed at Womens Rights and included well over 500,000 people including Emma Watson, Scarlett Johannsen and her. Who is she?7

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Madonna

Xs cofounder and CEO Y, had a little scare at IGI Airport on 12th December 2016. Technically, Y came to India without a visa, but also had a visa. Finally, Y called NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant at 2:30 AM and Mr. Kant sorted it out.What was the reason for this fiasco?Bonus(+1) for Y.8

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Reason US dates and Indian date system. If they were in the US, so November 12 would be 11/12 in the US and 12/11 here (in India). There was a misunderstanding and he flew from Beijing into Delhi without a visa.

The person here is Travis Kalanick8

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Jamie Lee Curtis went to procure her Tesla Model S and met with his husbands most famous lending to the pop culture. When the salesperson asked Curtis to turn the volume to the maximum, she hesitates and salesperson asks her to make it louder . When asked for the reason, he says that Elon likes the mockumentary X where these words by her husband (who plays the character of Nigel Tufnel) became immortal. Which movie is this with this unusual maximum ?9

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This poem by Walt Whitman is an elegy to whom, being made famous by its use in Dead Poets Society ?

10

Hints ? 45

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This myth floated around quite a while on the internet, relating to the production of X from Fosters Beer and you can still find more than one official looking website which describes the recipe. The claim lies on the fact that this beer (unlike any other beer) is made from Ergot grains. Ergot contains many different alkaloids, a couple of which can in-fact be used to synthesize X. The claim is falsified at the basic fact that Fosters Beer does not contain any ergot component and is produced in the standard manner out of rye. What is X ?11

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He has Been waiting to drop this on his followers, when, finally he released his curated playlist for daytime and nighttime while his much celebrated vacation at Marthas Vineyard.(vis on next slide) Who tweeted this list of songs ?12

Former President Barack Obama12

After the Massachusetts constitution went into effect in 1780, the state came to be known as The _____X_____ of Massachusetts which was stated under the section called Frame of Government . Virginia and Pennsylvania adopted the constitution which called them the same, Kentucky followed in 1850. As seen today, there is no difference between those who use the word X and those who do not. The word might have been used because it carries an anti-monarchial sentiment with it. Legally, these four states (as called generally) are classified under X just because its in their name. What word/frame, that sometimes creates ambiguity in the name of these states ?13

COMMONWEALTH13

Amitabh Bachchans (as Inspector Vijay Verma) Rampyari in the movie Akyla is his best friend, especially customized for him. Rampyari played such an important part in Vijays life in the movie that Chal Chal Re Chal Meri Rampyari was dedicated to her. Riding on Rampyari, this brand became a style icon in India and its sales were boosted in Indian market.What played the role of Rampyari in Akyla ?

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Volkswagen Beetle14

He lived in Waldorf-Astoria before shifting to The New Yorker Hotel where he spent the last decade of his life. Today, Room No 3327 and 3328, have been marked as the Room and Library of this Yugoslavia born scientist. You can also take a 3D tour of his room and library courtesy Matterport. His study contained a safe where he used to keep his research papers, some of them master plans which were stolen after his death. Visuals of the plaque outside The New Yorker dedicated to this scientist on the next slide. Identify this man. 15

Ask for hint ? Reference to a TIMES article - Last week Dr. Tesla announced a combination of four inventions which would make war unthinkable56

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Ask for hint ? Reference to a TIMES article - Last week Dr. Tesla announced a combination of four inventions which would make war unthinkable58

The origins of this phrase are unclear. Some say it is nothing more than a tradition of a childrens game.Some say it comes from the pagan belief that evil spirits inhabit ______, so you do this so that the spirits cant hear you and dont interfere with your plans.Some say, that _____ are inhabited by good spirits and when you do this, you seek their blessings.Some say it is just a sexual innuendo to grab people.

What am I talking about?16

TouchWood Concept16

The tradition of giving names to these started with the first name being given as Wendy, the name of daughter of CEO Fred Smith. Since then these are christened after the name of the lucky child of one of the employee working there. The lottery system selects the name randomly from a list of submissions and the name is then painted over these objects. Which company adopts this strategy to connect with its working force on more personal level ?On what objects are these names printed upon ? (+1 bonus)17

They operate the largest group of these in the world. 61

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Mangu- the coachman, protagonist of Naya Qanoon by Saadat Hassan Manto, was cynical of the Congress-ites and believed that Hindustan will be a slave and that the all powerful Russia-walah will come and rule. He overhears a Marwari couple, riding one day in his coach, discussing about jaded aiin (the new law/constitution) which was referred to as X in the story. It was supposed to be announced on April 1, though it was announced a few months later and said to bring about fundamental changes in the living conditions of the residents of Lahore (the place where story is set). Though X was announced with tall promises, they were never fulfilled. Mangu went to the jail, eventually, for starting a quarrel with a Gora. What event in Indian history did Naya Qanoon refer to ?18

The Government of India Act 193518

Cannabis Sativa is an American company that manufactures and sells cannabis aka marijuana, hemp seeds and other cannabis products.The CEO of the company believed in marijuana decriminalization and pushed heavily for it. He was the governor of New Mexico from 1999-2003 and resigned as the CEO in January 2016. Who is this CEO ?

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The 1937 Blue color Wanderer (vis), restored and unveiled by President Pranab Mukherjee last week, came into news as it was the main vehicle that drove X to Gomoh Railway Station in present day Jharkhand, the key step in Xs Great Escape from the house arrest imposed on X by the British government. It was on January 16, 1941. X was planning to move to Delhi from Gomoh. Though what transpired beyond the Gomoh incident has become one of the unsolved mysteries for Indian Government and factions are still divided on this issue. What controversy again came into light with this Wanderer?20

The disappearance (or death ?) of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose20

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