Whos the costume designer ?

General Quiz20th October, 2016Organised by Soham Banerjee, Rajenki Das

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Okhil Chandra Sen went to Ahmedpur railway station by a passenger train sometime in 1909. He got down from the train to finish a job . But the guard of the train was inconsiderate and gave signal to start the train before the poor man could finish his job. In a moment of panic, he rushed but fell down with a 'lotah' in his hand and embarrassed himself.Fuming, he later wrote a letter complaining about the guard to the Sahibganj Divisional Railway Office. This was a 'revolution' of sorts in the India. What did it led to?Q1

Toilets in Trains

In the summer of 2004, the University College London conducted a study to prove that a certain adage is not just a figure of speech but had an iota of truth surrounding it.The emotion can make us suppress the areas of brain which are responsible for critical thought, subduing neural activity linked to critical, social assessment and negative emotions.All in all, someone undergoing such a vigil can see only the parts they want to.Which phrase?Q2

Love is blind

It has also been suggested that X records the attempt by King Charles I to reform the taxes on liquid measures. He was blocked by Parliament, so subsequently ordered that the volume of a Y(1/2 pint) be reduced, but the tax remained the same. This meant that he still received more tax, despite Parliament's veto. Many pint glasses in the UK have a line marking the 1/2 pint level with a crown above it". The reference to "Y" (or 1/4 pint) is said to reflect that the Y dropped in volume as a consequence.What is X, Y, Z?Hint - A thing which we have recited when we were kids.Q3

X - Jack and Jill went up the hillY - JackZ - Jill

Bombay Stock Exchange had launched a new index called X which measures the performance of the companies in terms of Carbon EmissionsThe index will help create viable market-based solutions for industries, investors and governments, to promote energy efficient practices and encourage impact investing in economically and environmentally sustainable businesses.Q4

Greenex

In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, when Mr. Weasley escorts Harry to his hearing, they arrive at the Ministry of Magic through the visitors entrance which is a broken booth. Mr. Weasley dials 62442 on the broken phone and the booth slides underground. Why does he dial 62442?Q5

T9 code for magic

In 2014 a little known American funk band called Vulfpeck released an album called Sleepify on music streaming service Spotify. This ultimately resulted in the band earning a sum of just over $20,000 from the album- their highest earning yet.The album consisted of ten tracks each either 31 or 32 seconds in length. In keeping with the theme, the first song on the album was called Z, the second ZZ, the third ZZZ, and so on.Reviews of it were like that the album contained overriding minimalist aesthetic and was a subtle, intriguing work that teases the listener as to what may come next.What was so special about the album?Q6

The ten tracks were of total silence and Spotify removed it since it was being forced to pay royalty to nothing in particular.

Connect (Exhaustive) -Ai-Khanoum, AfghanistanKandahar, AfghanistanX Ariana, AfghanistanX Bucephalous, PakistanX in Orientai, Baluchistan, PakistanX Carmania, IranX Eschate, TajikistanAlinda, TurkeyCebrene, TurkeyGhazni, AfghanistanIskandariya, Iraq

Q7

X is Alexandria.These are the list of cities founded or renamed by Alexander the Great

This political party derives its ideology from Anti Americanism, Anti Judaism, Homophobia, Islamophobia, Nativism, Fascism. It's motto is 'Strength Through Purity, Purity Through Faith'.

Q8

Norsefire

What are eshaku - nod of head, keirei - to show respect, saikeirei - intended to show the deepest veneration or humility and dogeza - a fetal prostration expressing utter subjection or contrition?Q9

The different ways of bowing in Japan.

Tom Swift is the main character of five series of American juvenile science fiction and adventure novels.First published in 1910, the series total more than 100 volumes. The pseudonym Victor Appleton was used by many ghost writers to expand the series.

Jack Cover was a NASA scientist and as a child he loved reading Appleton's books and Tom Swift was his favourite hero. So years later when he was developing something he saw it fit to honour his hero. What was he creating?Q10

TASER (Thomas A Swift's Electric Rifle)

Guardian Graphic | Source: British Library/Rock and Roll Hall of FameWhose name is hidden ? Q11

Bob Dylan

The idea to create X came after December12 gang rape in Delhi. X is a first of its kind in India and it uses augmented reality technology. The protagonist Y who is a rape survivor is an inspiration for many and has been honoured as a gender equality challenge by UN women.X is now a part of WEvolve, a global initiative by World Bank to break through societal norms that lead to gender based violence.ID X, Y.Q12

X: Priyas Shakti (comic), Y: Priya

Whos the costume designer ?

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Q13

Satyajit Ray

Whats special about this image ?Also, name the company associated with it.

Q14

The clock is made of trucks. Scania.

Connect

Q15

Animal Farm Apples Macintosh ad based on Nineteen- Eighty Four by George OrwellAnimal Farm A Fairy Story (original title)Russian Revolution shows events leading to the revolution and Animal Farm is a satirical tale against Stalin.

What is the name of this famous necklace created by Cartier ?

Q16

Patiala Necklace

What is being indicated?Q17

Countries that have a cross in its flag.

X had an inauspicious start to his racing career, but became an unlikely champion and a symbol of hope to many Americans during the Great Depression. Xs potential was realised early but his lethargy was a problem. Under his first trainer, he failed to win his first 17 races, usually finishing back in the field.Soon, a new trainer was assigned whose unorthodox training methods brought X out of his laziness. In 1937, X won 11 of his 15 races and was honoured highly.X had been the subject of numerous books and films including : X: the Lost Documentary, The Story of X, X: An American Legend, X (nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture).ID X.

Q18

Seabiscuit, Thoroughbred racehorse

Though there had been quite a lot of notable incidences regarding X, yet it had no impact on Michael Jordan, Vince Young, Emmitt Smith, Tony Dorsett, Andrew McCutchen, Seattle Seahawks, Stephen Curry, Kyrie Irving, Usain Bolt.What is X ? (a popular legend)Q19

Sports Illustrated Jinx

ConnectJoe DiMaggio, Sugar Ray Robinson, Rocky Marciano, Roy Campanella, Brooklyn Dodgers, Mickey Mantle, Brooklyn Dodgers->LA Dodgers;New York Giants-> San Francisco Giants, Sonny Liston beats Floyd PattersonQ20

Sports references used in Billy Joels We didnt start the fire

What is the logic behind this logo design?

Q21

Analog and digital signalsSignifies the best of both worlds.

Early in 1979 a 26" colour television was delivered X's office on the Crawley Industrial Estate, Sussex UK. With it came a note that asked me for my assessmentof it later. One day one of our engineers, Peter Champion, asked if he could strip the TV and find out what was inside. This was not an unusual request from an engineer so l said 'be my guestSo they system connected a modified domestic TV to a real time transaction processing computer via a domestictelephone line. Identify X and what new innovation came through this?

Q22

Michael Aldrich, E-commerce

Born in Coahuila, Mexico in 1904, Fernndez worked as a screenwriter, actor, and director in both the Mexican and American film industries. like 1947's The Fugitive, 1964'sThe Night of the Iguana. In 1928, MGM chief art director Cedric Gibbons needed a person to help him design something. Famed Mexican actress and Hollywood star Dolores del Ro suggested his name. Although initially sceptical, he agreed. This led to the creation of what?

Q23

The Oscar Statue

If Silicon Valley is in California then where is Silicon Alley?

Q24

New York

In 2006, M. Chandrakumar a.k.a 'Auto Chandran' (he is an auto rickshaw driver) wrote 'Lock Up' about his experiences being jailed in the 80s. What honour did an 'interrogative' work derived from this novel receive in 2016?

Q25

The Tamil film 'Visaranai' is based on this. It was chosen as India's official entry to the Academy Awards for 2016 films.

A civil servant had asked the countrys administrative appeals court to approve this act to dispel national depression and give the country a morale boost. He also suggested that such an effort would send a positive image of the country to the rest of the world. However it was struck down by the court. What was he trying to change?

Q26

Smiling in French Passports

Q27The outbreak began in July 1518 which was initiated by a woman called Mrs. Troffea in Strasbourg, Alsace. This lasted somewhere between four and six days. Within a week, 34 others had joined, and within a month, the number rose to 400. They went on for days without rest, and, over the period of about one month, some of those affected died of heart attack, stroke, or exhaustion. The reason behind the epidemic is still not clear.What is being talked about?

The Dancing Plague of 1518

This song (a tagline actually) is written by John Siegler and John Loeffler and performed by Jason Paige. Recently in this year something happened and the song had a 630% increase in listeners on Spotify. The same month, after rising up to 1,079% in sales, the song hit number four on a Billboard's chart. What is the song?

Q28

Gotta Catch em all.Pokemon Go

Young Malay is the stage name of Christopher Bernard. He is an American hip hop recording artist, record producer and actor from Los Angeles, California.Maylay was working in New York when he received a phone call from DJ Pooh. They started a regular conversation about music which, unknown to Maylay, occurred on speaker phone and was being listened by the staff of a company.This led to the portrayal of something. And in his own words, "wanted authentic L.A., that's where I'm from and they knew that, so that's what I gave 'em," he added. "I put Maylay on it. I make him as much me as I can, without to [sic] much changing of the script." What?

Q29

CJ (Carl Johnson) San Andreas

This is a product designed by Ogilvy Paris. Called The Vittel Refresh Cap, what unique thing does this product do?

Q30

The cap is a timer which raises it's 'flag' after 1 hour signalling to drink water.

W is a club consisting of only two members X and Y. The club is created with the primary purpose of excluding and bugging girls. They hold meetings in order to annoy Z. Notable actions include planting a fake secret tape near her in attempt to draw her in to a trap, trapping her in a closet at their house, and creating elaborate water balloon traps. X is the founder and leader of the club and, periodic demotions forgone, is "Dictator-For-Life", while Y is the club president or First Tiger, temporary demotions forgone.The club is famous for their extremely long password, which is known to have at least eight verses. All the verses, moreover, are devoted to praising tigers, since Y is the only one who can climb to the treehouse without a rope ladder. ID W, Z.Q31

W: G.R.O.S.S, Get Rid Of Slimy GirlS

Z: Susie Derkins

Won a silver medal for the USA at 1948 Summer Olympics in London. Played as the villain Oddjob in Goldfinger. Whos he?Q32

Harold Sakata (Toshiyuki Harold Sakata)

Q33

In an attempt to make it interesting, the following titles were given:Gambler and other lowlifes, also messengersCity guard or policemanInnkeeperMerchant/MoneychangerDoctorWeaver/ClerkBlacksmith Worker/FarmerWhere would you come across this ?

Chess(In medieval chess, each file's pawn being given the name of a commoner's occupation.)

It is an American rock band known for producing a certain type of rock music. The band consists of brothers, Joe and Paul DeGeorge. Since 2002, they have played nearly 800 shows in libraries, rock clubs, art spaces, bookstores, basements and pizza places all over the world. The band has developed a cult following within a certain fandom from which the name of the band is inspired. Name the band and the genre.Q34

Harry and the Potters, Wizard Rock

In Greek mythology, X was an arrogant hunter who disdained the ones who loved him. Once, he went to a pool where he saw his own reflection and fell in love with it, not realising that it was merely an image. Unable to leave the beauty of his reflection, he kept staring at it until he died. Whos X ?Q35

Narcissus

ConnectWhite Vision (1943)Winkie (1943) Tyke (1943)Bob (1944)Beach Comber (1944)Paddy (1944)Gustav(1944)

Diesel (TBC)Lucca(2016)Reckless(2016)Q36

Recipients PDSA Dickin Medal to honour the work of animals in World War II.

White Vision (1943) PigeonWinkie (1943) - PigeonTyke (1943) - PigeonBob (1944) - DogBeach Comber (1944) - PigeonPaddy (1944) - PigeonGustav ( 1944) - Pigeon

Diesel( TBC) - DogLucca(2016) - DogReckless(2016) - Horse

On June 28, 2001, PETA claimed victory after more than 800 protest rallies spread over five months prompted Burger King to announce new guidelines for its meat and egg suppliers, including extra water, wing room, and fresh air for egg-laying hens and mandatory stunning of pigs and cattle prior to slaughter. by what moniker/ phrase did they popularize their rallies.

Q37

Murder King

X originated in Finland, and its history is based around the 19th century legend of Herkko Rosvo-Ronkainen, or Ronkainen the Robber. The first modern day X event was held in Finland in 1992 and foreign contestants were admitted in 1995. This event is now held annually in Sonkajrvi, Finland as the World Championship. A North American Championship was started in 1999.Give X and the prize given to the winners.Q38

Wife-carrying,The first place couple receives the equivalent of the wife's weight in beer

Whats blanked out?

Q39

Genderation gap, Trans-form(Supreme Court recognizes third gender - Apr.'14)

Q40Owned by Y. X is Ys third property in Atlantic City. It was officially inaugurated in 1990 with Michael Jackson performing at the ceremonies. It is also the scene for a notorious baccarat (a gambling card game) session in May 1990 in which Japanese high roller Kashiwagi lost $10 mn. The incident was later fictionalised in Martin Scorseses film Casino.Give me X and Y.

Trump Taj Mahal

Identify the Twitter account.Q41

Tay Tweets (Microsofts AI chatbot)

What is being celebrated?Q42

Jackie Robinson Day