Quiz Night Live - Inter Pragya Online General Quiz - July Edition 2025

Meet Your QMs
Soham Mukherjee Piyush Jha

Rules
1) This quiz consists of 20 questions.
2) Every question has 5 points
3) If a question has 2 parts, the answers will have 2.5 marks
each
4) Google form link will be provided to answer the questions
5) QMs are God (no বেশি চালাকি)
6) Question 3, 9, 13, 18, 20 are star questions, i.e., incase of tie
one with higher star questions answered correctly will finish
higher
7)Don't do cheating,(Cheating korle biye hobe na)

1) In a remarkable image shared by the 12th Azov Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine, a
bird’s nest was seen constructed using an unusual material—salvaged from the remnants of
armed drones. The nest, intertwined with strands typically used for high-speed
communication, reflects a stunning example of nature’s resilience amidst the destruction of
war. What modern technological component, commonly used for transmitting data at
lightning speed, was ingeniously repurposed by the bird to build its nest?

2) During a particularly volatile period of U.S. economic policy, a new trading strategy emerged—
satirically named after the tendency of a certain world leader to aggressively announce tariffs,
only to retreat shortly after. Coined by a Financial Times columnist, this acronym-driven strategy
advised investors to buy the market dip caused by such short-lived tariff threats. What witty four-
letter acronym captures this phenomenon?

3) The name X isn’t some made up gibberish. The term was originally used for the first movie
theatres. Usually set up in converted storefronts, these small, simple theaters charged five cents
for admission and flourished from about 1905 to 1915.
The word has also been used since at least 1925 to refer to coin-operated player pianos and
jukeboxes.

4) Once worked as a mid-level KGB officer in East Germany and is fluent in German. Known for
his fondness for judo and dogs, he earned a black belt and even co-authored a book on martial
arts philosophy. Under his rule, his country legalized the nationalization of strategic industries
and established a sovereign internet firewall system known as “RuNet.” Despite Western
sanctions and political isolation, he remains one of the most enduring political figures of the 21st
century. Name him.

5) Since its creation, the meaning of this artwork has sparked ongoing debate. Recently, an art
teacher with a physics background analyzed the painting using geometry and motion laws.
Focusing on the ornament (left of the center of mass), he estimated the subject’s position and
calculated acceleration, velocity, and angular motion. He concluded the subject might be turning
rapidly—possibly in response to something the viewer did—or simply waiting to engage, with the
ornament just swinging. In the end, the true meaning remains uncertain .
What artwork is being referenced here?

6) Before entering Indian politics, this public figure had a decades-long career in international
diplomacy, during which he authored a novel that was longlisted for the Booker Prize in 2001.
Titled 'Riot: A Love Story', the book explores communal tensions and personal conflict in
postcolonial India. He is better known today for his speeches and parliamentary presence, but
who is this writer-politician who once made literary waves on the global stage?

7) Which Indian entrepreneur, who started his company Prime Focus in a Mumbai garage
and later merged it with a UK-based firm, is now known for leading the digital effects of
major oscar winning films and his upcoming work as a producer has recently made a buzz
in news. Name the entrepreneur and his upcoming work.

8) In the late 19th century, a chance meeting on a ship between two great Indian minds
personality X, a visionary , and personality Y a spiritual leader sparked a conversation about the
future of India’s self-reliance in science and education. Inspired by this exchange, X later laid the
foundation for India’s steel industry and went on to establish an educational institution Z that
would contribute significantly to the country’s scientific progress. Identify X and Y and Z.

9) Often in the news for his unconventional choices and
controversies, this public figure from recently turned
heads by enrolling in pilot training. Known for staying in
the spotlight for reasons beyond just public service, who
is this personality now learning to fly aircraft?

10) Ancient Roman texts lamented that trade with India was depleting their empire’s silver
reserves. Historians estimate that Rome spent the equivalent of $5 billion annually on this single
item—so prized it was once stored like treasure. What was this sought after commodity?

11) Born of a lineage of sacrifice and loyalty, this warrior held immense power and a vow to always
fight for the losing side. Though absent from the Kurukshetra battlefield, his stance alone
threatened fate itself. His three arrows—one to mark foes, one for allies, one to end all marked—
could decide a war instantly. A divine charioteer’s test proved his presence would make the battle
pointless. Though slain before war began, his severed head witnessed the entire conflict from a
unique perch.
Name this warrior.

12) In an era where brand crossovers blur the lines between cravings and cosmetics, one iconic
fast-food chain once teased a product that sounded like a prank but ended up being real—.
While it started off as a joke, the product eventually sparked curiosity—and confusion—when
people realized it wasn’t entirely fictional.
Interestingly, this wasn’t the only time food flirted with beauty—another global burger chain
teamed up with a fragrance label for a smoky scent, and a donut brand once released coffee-
scented shampoo.
Identify the fast-food brand and product .

13) In a surprising case of aviation relying on nostalgia, a key U.S. system managing thousands of
daily flights still runs on tech older than smartphones.
Even in 2025, the software at the core of this system—X—was originally released during the same
era as dial-up modems. For data storage and operations, technicians still rely on Y, a medium
more commonly associated with retro computing museums than live control centres.
While these outdated components offer an unexpected form of cybersecurity due to their offline
nature, they pose increasing risks due to hardware scarcity and maintenance difficulty.
Identify X and Y.

14) This Hall of Famer once made even Shaquille O’Neal look up—literally. Known for being the
gentle giant who turned heads both on the court and in memes, he’s probably the only person
who made Shaq look... average-sized. Drafted first overall and became a cultural bridge between
continents, a global ambassador for hoops, and an icon of both sports and sarcasm. One of his
facial expressions even became more famous online than most of his career stats.
Name him.

15) Introduced as part of ritual practices by Guru Padmasambhava, this masked dance is
performed by monks during sacred festivals in Himalayan regions. Blending tantric symbolism
with choreographed movement, it serves as both spiritual offering and visual storytelling—meant
to ward off evil and invoke blessings.
Name this sacred dance tradition.

16) One league revived a centuries-old game played in mud arenas, now reimagined with
LED-lit indoor arenas and players known for their "sky dives" and "wazir moves." The other,
a bruising contest often involving mauls and scrums, finally got a structured league format
in a sport that’s been popular globally but lacked professional organization in its format
until a milestone tournament coinciding with the 10th anniversary of a key World Cup final.
Name both leagues.

17) He was signed by top clubs—Botafogo, Flamengo, Vasco da Gama, even PSG—yet never played a
pro minute. Faking injuries, staging calls, and befriending real players, he kept up the illusion for
over a decade. Despite no real skill, he fooled fans, managers, and media alike—pulling off one of
sports’ wildest long cons.
Name this Brazilian, whose last name also belongs to a fictional striker in a certain football
anime/manga.

18) In late 19th-century British India, as monsoon clouds gathered over Bengal, locals found a new
thrill—betting on rain. From rooftops and courtyards, wagers were placed on when the first drop
would fall or how heavy the downpour would be. This unusual form of gambling, tied to the
region’s deep bond with the rains, soon alarmed colonial rulers. Seeing it as a moral risk, the
British responded with a rare law banning bets based on rainfall timing and volume.
Name this law.

19) In 2013, a renowned electronics company tackled a unique consumer trust issue: their latest
fitness-focused audio innovation boasted the ability to function underwater, but customers were
hesitant to believe it—especially when seeing it displayed dry on retail shelves.
To resolve this, the company turned the problem into the pitch itself. Instead of traditional
marketing, they packaged the product inside a gym staple—transparent, sealed, and filled—with
the product fully submerged, available straight from vending machines near pools and fitness
centres.
Identify this product.

20) During excavation work near a quiet village in West Bengal's Birbhum district, locals
uncovered ancient remnants that would soon attract scientific attention. Believed to date back
over 15 million years, these preserved traces of prehistoric vegetation are now displayed in an
open site near from Shantiniketan.
The place is named after the village where the discovery occurred and is considered a rare
geological window into the Miocene-era ecosystem of the region.
Name this unique site that preserves Bengal’s prehistoric botanical past.

Now, it’s time for the answers.....

In a remarkable image shared by the 12th Azov Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine, a
bird’s nest was seen constructed using an unusual material—salvaged from the remnants of
armed drones. The nest, intertwined with strands typically used for high-speed
communication, reflects a stunning example of nature’s resilience amidst the destruction of
war. What modern technological component, commonly used for transmitting data at
lightning speed, was ingeniously repurposed by the bird to build its nest?

During a particularly volatile period of U.S. economic policy, a new trading strategy emerged—
satirically named after the tendency of a certain world leader to aggressively announce tariffs,
only to retreat shortly after. Coined by a Financial Times columnist, this acronym-driven strategy
advised investors to buy the market dip caused by such short-lived tariff threats. What witty four-
letter acronym captures this phenomenon?

The name X isn’t some made up gibberish. The term was originally used for the first movie
theatres. Usually set up in converted storefronts, these small, simple theaters charged five cents
for admission and flourished from about 1905 to 1915.
The word has also been used since at least 1925 to refer to coin-operated player pianos and
jukeboxes.

Once worked as a mid-level KGB officer in East Germany and is fluent in German. Known for his
fondness for judo and dogs, he earned a black belt and even co-authored a book on martial arts
philosophy. Under his rule, his country legalized the nationalization of strategic industries and
established a sovereign internet firewall system known as “RuNet.” Despite Western sanctions
and political isolation, he remains one of the most enduring political figures of the 21st century.
Name him.

Since its creation, the meaning of this artwork has sparked ongoing debate. Recently, an art
teacher with a physics background analyzed the painting using geometry and motion laws.
Focusing on the ornament (left of the center of mass), he estimated the subject’s position and
calculated acceleration, velocity, and angular motion. He concluded the subject might be turning
rapidly—possibly in response to something the viewer did—or simply waiting to engage, with the
ornament just swinging. In the end, the true meaning remains uncertain .
What artwork is being referenced here?

Before entering Indian politics, this public figure had a decades-long career in international
diplomacy, during which he authored a novel that was longlisted for the Booker Prize in 2001.
Titled 'Riot: A Love Story', the book explores communal tensions and personal conflict in
postcolonial India. He is better known today for his speeches and parliamentary presence, but
who is this writer-politician who once made literary waves on the global stage?

Which Indian entrepreneur, who started his company Prime Focus in a Mumbai garage and
later merged it with a UK-based firm, is now known for leading the digital effects of major
oscar winning films? Name the entrepreneur and his recent upcoming work.

In the late 19th century, a chance meeting on a ship between two great Indian minds personality
X, a visionary , and personality Y a spiritual leader sparked a conversation about the future of
India’s self-reliance in science and education. Inspired by this exchange, X later laid the
foundation for India’s steel industry and went on to establish an educational institution Z that
would contribute significantly to the country’s scientific progress. Identify X and Y and Z.

X- Jamshedji Tata
Y- Swami Vivekananda
Z - IISc Bengaluru

Often in the news for his unconventional choices and controversies, this public figure from
recently turned heads by enrolling in pilot training. Known for staying in the spotlight for
reasons beyond just public service, who is this personality now learning to fly aircraft?

Ancient Roman texts lamented that trade with India was depleting their empire’s silver reserves.
Historians estimate that Rome spent the equivalent of $5 billion annually on this single item—so
prized it was once stored like treasure. What was thissought after commodity?

Born of a lineage of sacrifice and loyalty, this warrior held immense power and a vow to always
fight for the losing side. Though absent from the Kurukshetra battlefield, his stance alone
threatened fate itself. His three arrows—one to mark foes, one for allies, one to end all marked—
could decide a war instantly. A divine charioteer’s test proved his presence would make the battle
pointless. Though slain before war began, his severed head witnessed the entire conflict from a
unique perch.
Name this warrior.

In an era where brand crossovers blur the lines between cravings and cosmetics, one iconic fast-
food chain once teased a product that sounded like a prank but ended up being real—.
While it started off as a joke, the product eventually sparked curiosity—and confusion—when
people realized it wasn’t entirely fictional.
Interestingly, this wasn’t the only time food flirted with beauty—another global burger chain
teamed up with a fragrance label for a smoky scent, and a donut brand once released coffee-
scented shampoo.
Identify the fast-food brand and product .

In a surprising case of aviation relying on nostalgia, a key U.S. system managing thousands of
daily flights still runs on tech older than smartphones.
Even in 2025, the software at the core of this system—X—was originally released during the same
era as dial-up modems. For data storage and operations, technicians still rely on Y, a medium
more commonly associated with retro computing museums than live control centres.
While these outdated components offer an unexpected form of cybersecurity due to their offline
nature, they pose increasing risks due to hardware scarcity and maintenance difficulty.
Identify X and Y.

This Hall of Famer once made even Shaquille O’Neal look up—literally. Known for being the gentle
giant who turned heads both on the court and in memes, he’s probably the only person who made
Shaq look... average-sized. Drafted first overall and became a cultural bridge between continents,
a global ambassador for hoops, and an icon of both sports and sarcasm. One of his facial
expressions even became more famous online than most of his career stats.
Name him.

Introduced as part of ritual practices by Guru Padmasambhava, this masked dance is performed
by monks during sacred festivals in Himalayan regions. Blending tantric symbolism with
choreographed movement, it serves as both spiritual offering and visual storytelling—meant to
ward off evil and invoke blessings.
Name this sacred dance tradition.

One league revived a centuries-old game played in mud arenas, now reimagined with LED-
lit indoor arenas and players known for their "sky dives" and "wazir moves." The other, a
bruising contest often involving mauls and scrums, finally got a structured league format in
a sport that’s been popular globally but lacked professional organization in its format until
a milestone tournament coinciding with the 10th anniversary of a key World Cup final.
Name both leagues.

Ultimate Kho Kho Rugby Premier League

He was signed by top clubs—Botafogo, Flamengo, Vasco da Gama, even PSG—yet never played a
pro minute. Faking injuries, staging calls, and befriending real players, he kept up the illusion for
over a decade. Despite no real skill, he fooled fans, managers, and media alike—pulling off one of
sports’ wildest long cons.
Name this Brazilian, whose last name also belongs to a fictional striker in a certain football
anime/manga.

In late 19th-century British India, as monsoon clouds gathered over Bengal, locals found a new
thrill—betting on rain. From rooftops and courtyards, wagers were placed on when the first drop
would fall or how heavy the downpour would be. This unusual form of gambling, tied to the
region’s deep bond with the rains, soon alarmed colonial rulers. Seeing it as a moral risk, the
British responded with a rare law banning bets based on rainfall timing and volume.
Name this law.

Bengal Gambling Act/Public
Gambling Act

In 2013, a renowned electronics company tackled a unique consumer trust issue: their latest
fitness-focused audio innovation boasted the ability to function underwater, but customers were
hesitant to believe it—especially when seeing it displayed dry on retail shelves.
To resolve this, the company turned the problem into the pitch itself. Instead of traditional
marketing, they packaged the product inside a gym staple—transparent, sealed, and filled—with
the product fully submerged, available straight from vending machines near pools and fitness
centres.
Identify this product.

During excavation work near a quiet village in West Bengal's Birbhum district, locals uncovered
ancient remnants that would soon attract scientific attention. Believed to date back over 15
million years, these preserved traces of prehistoric vegetation are now displayed in an open site
near from Shantiniketan.
The place is named after the village where the discovery occurred and is considered a rare
geological window into the Miocene-era ecosystem of the region.
Name this unique site that preserves Bengal’s prehistoric botanical past.

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