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Politics/Politicians/Protests/Parties

By Akshay Parale Conducted on 24th Jan 2017

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Q.1.He got his break in politics in 1969 when Prime MinisterIndira Gandhihelped him get elected to theRajya Sabha. Following a meteoric rise, he became one of her most trusted lieutenants. After her death he saw himself as her successor but was sidelined from the Congressduring Rajiv Gandhis premiership.He formed his own party, theRashtriya Samajwadi Congress, which merged with the Congress in 1989 after reaching a consensus with Rajiv Gandhi. Who?

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Q.2.Steve Jarding, a lecturer in Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School and a renowned political consultant has worked for various high profile clients right from Hillary Clinton, Al Gore to Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy. In Indian context, for what specific purpose was he hired in 2016, which has been cycling its way back into the news and social media every now and then?

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To design Samajwadi Partys campaign for upcoming elections

Q.3.This is a multi-use stadium located in Kasimpasa neighbourhood of Istanbul and the home stadium of Kasimpasa S.K., a Turkish football club. It was renamed after one of Kasimpasas former players, a native of Kasimpasa. Who? (Image follows)

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Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Q.4.On the occasion of Rosenmontag Carnival in Feb 2016 in Dusseldorf a carnival float mocked Turkish Prez Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who was shown clinking his glass with a fighter of the Islamic State (IS), sparking controversy. What are they drinking? (Image follows)

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Blood of Kurdish people

Q.5.Connect these two awards to a person.

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Morarji Desai

Q.6.In order to address the problems of millions of Indians not being able to afford medical treatment, Morarji Desai advocated the use of ____ therapy, which he himself followed. This concept was popularized by BritishnaturopathJohn W. Armstrong in early 20th century and is also referenced in Shivambu Kalpa, a treatise on the pharmaceutical value of _____. Which rather unusual practice?

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Urine therapy/ UrotherapySivambu( drinking ones own ____)

Q.7.Which organization did a group of Hindus launch in Sri lanka to campaign for an anti-conversion law in their country in late-2016? Also the groups Chief Organiser MaravanpulavuSachithananthan clarified that it had no direct links with __ __, a political party in India. Both parts needed.

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Siva Senai and Shiv Sena

Q.8.The origins of this popular association can be traced to the 1828 presidential campaign of Andrew Jackson. During that race, opponents of Jackson twisted his name calling him a as a term of ridicule regarding a stupid and stubborn animal.However, this association picked up and has evolved over the years to becoming one of the most recognizable political images. What?

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Using a donkey/jackass as a mascot for Democratic Party

Q.9.Modi Govts decision in 2014 for making 25th Dec a working day was met with criticism from Christian groups complaining that India is secular and they wont be able to celebrate Christmas. What is so special about this day that is supposed to create awareness regarding a fair and accountable administration? (Image on next slide)

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25th Dec is observed as Good Governance Day in honor of former PM Atal Bihari Vajapayees anniversary

Q.10.He was described as the second most powerful man in Indiaafter his ally and intimate friend,Jawaharlal Nehru. While defending India's rights to Kashmir before the U.N. Security Council he earned the sobriquet "Hero of Kashmir" . He was frequently vilified in the Western press, which often depicted him as a "snake-charmer", as inTIMEmagazine's 1962 cover portrait (next slide). Who was this politician, often referred to as Indias Rasputin or Nehrus Evil Genius?

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Former Defence Minister V.K.Krishna Menon

Q.11.Following the China War in 1962 and with the resignation of then Defence Minister VK Menon a popular saying arose in Maharashtra: "Himalayachya hakela dhavla Sahyadri".In whose honour was this slogan coined?

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Yashwantrao Chavan, who was appointed as Defence Minister

Q.12.In popular culture, the term is sometimes used to mean any attempt to understand a secretive organization or process, such as plans for upcoming products or events, by interpreting indirect clues. Itis the study and analysis of the politics and policies of Russia. It takes its name from____ which literally means "fortress inside a city",and is often also used as a metonym to refer to theRussian Government. What term?

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Kremlinology

Q.13.Setubandh is a biography of RSS leader Laxmanrao Inamdar. Who co-authored the book with Raja Bhai Nene?(Image follows)

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Q.14.PM Narendra Modi distributed 500 charkhas to needy khadi artisans in Ludhiana on 18th October. In recognition of his kind gesture, he was bestowed upon with an honour. The decision, however, drew flak from users over social media. What honour?

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Featured on cover page of Khadi Calendar 2017 replacing Mahatma Gandhi

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The Plumb Pudding in Danger is a cartoon by James Gillray which depicts the world being carved up into spheres of influence betweenX andYduring the late 18th and early 19th century probably the most famous political cartoon of all time, it has been stolen over and over and over again by cartoonists ever since. ID X and Y.

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Napolean Bonaparte and William Pitt the younger (Britains youngest PM)

Q.16.Designed by architectClaude Batleyin the European-style architecture, South Court is an unoccupied house in Mumbai. Thebungalowis located at 2, Bhausaheb Hirey Marg in theMalabar Hillarea ofSouth Mumbai. Its opposite neighbour is the residence of theChief Minister of Maharashtra. As per the owners request to Jawaharlal Nehru, the house was to be allotted to any foreign consulate, preferablyEuropean, as he wished it to be given to a European family who would appreciate the architecture. How is this house informally known as? (Image on next slide)

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Jinnah House

*Q.17.Advertisement for formerBeatle George Harrison's _____" single, released in July 1971 to raise international awareness and funds for the millions of refugees migrating to India. What was the aptly named title of the song?

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Q.18.The___ ___(translates asFreedom Fighters) is a popular Bengali term which refers to theguerrillaresistance movementformed by theBangladeshimilitary, paramilitary and civilians during theWar of Liberationthat transformedEast Pakistan into Bangladesh in 1971.During theIndo-Pakistani War of 1971, they became a part of theBangladesh-India Allied Forces. It was instrumental in securing theSurrender of Pakistan. FITB. (Images follow)

EmblemPropaganda posters

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Mukti Bahini

Q.19.Michelle Hirschberg and Karen Land Short, who both had careers in advertising said, We found ourselves wanting to tell people on the street, strangers on the subway, it wasnt me . This gave them an idea to create a line of clothing Not this white women and accessories to rally home a particular message.What message did they wish to convey?

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That they werent amongst the 53% of white women who voted for Trump.

Q.20.If one is located at Mashobra, Shimla and another in Bolarum, Hyderabad. Where is the third one and what is this a list of?

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Rashtrapati Bhawan, Rajpath, Delhi. The official residences of President of India

Q.21.In 2014 ahead of Lok Sabha elections, Narendra Modi said that three AKs AK-47, AK Antony and AK-49 had emerged as Pakistan commanders on the Indian side at a poll rally in Jammus HiranagarAK-47 was used to bleed India, he said. The second was the then Defence Minister. What did he mean by AK-49? Or expand AK-49. (Specific ans needed)

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49 being his first tenure as Delhi CM from 28 Dec 2013-14 Feb 2014

Q.22.On 7 Dec 1992, the Pakistan government closed offices and schools .An India A -Bangladesh cricket match was disrupted when a mob of an estimated 5,000 men tried to storm theBangabandhu National Stadiumin the national capital ofDhaka and the Dhaka office of Air India was stormed and destroyed. What prompted these reactions?

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Babri Masjid Demolition on6 Dec,1992

Q.23.Who is being depicted here in this illustration by famous cartoonist Abu Abraham, dated 10/12/75?

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Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed who was the President during Emergency (1975-77).

Q.24.In December 2005, Vajpayee announced his retirement from active politics, declaring that he would not contest in the next general election. In a famous statement at the BJP's silver jubilee rally at Mumbai's historicShivaji Park, Vajpayee announced that "Henceforth, X andYwill be the Ram-Laxman of the BJP. Y passed away a few months later in 2006. Id X and Y.

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X: L K AdvaniY: Pramod Mahajan

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This video is parodying one of the most iconic moments of 20th century symbolizing protests against corruption, lack of transparency. Which event?

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The famous tank man image from the 1989 Tiananmen Square Protests

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*Q.1.On announcing his decision to join Congress, Navjot Singh Sidhu stated that his father Bhagwant Singh Sidhu had been a Congress legislator and hence he is coming back to his roots: I am a born Congressman. This is my __ __ (an intentional pun on a matter of public discussion in 2014). FITB.

Ghar Wapasi

*Q.2.In July 2016, the Delhi Court asked EC to consider issuing within three months appropriate guidelines within the meaning of clause 16A(b) of the Symbols Order preventing recognised political party for propagating their symbols and suggested their derecognition if they failed to abide by these norms. Which political party came under the scanner due to the impending elections ? (Image follows)

BSP

*Q.3.Following images show floor plans of which executive office building that shares its name with a T.V. series that ran from 1999-2006?(Images follow)

Q.4.While Britain decided to sever its bond with EU, this guy sported a pro-EU shirt in favour of the Remain campaign. Who is this gentleman?

*Q.5.This Amul ad is in reference to what? (2012)

Sachin nominated to Rajya Sabha

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