The "Down the Memory Lane " Quiz conducted through a collaboration between Quiz Inc, NIT Durgapur and Quiz Club, NIT Warangal on the 23rd and 24th of December 2023. The above Quiz is themed around the famous stories and instances from the decade of the 2000s. The set consists of both Prelims as well as the Finals.
3. RULES & REGULATIONS
This is a written round.
1.
Each question, will have a 20 sec window.
Teams will have to answer in the G-form only.
2.
For each correct answer +30 points will be
awarded. There will be no negative marking.
3.
Question number 5, 10, 15 are star marked.
4.
Do not use any unfair means. If found, the
team will be disqualified.
5.
Do not argue with Quizmaster.
6.
4. The ambitious goal of the European Space Agency's 2004
Rosetta probe mission was to track down a comet and land a
robot on its surface. In the process, Rosetta had been
hibernating and speeding through space for almost three
years.
What was the two-word tweet that announced the probe's
awakening?
SAMPLE QUESTION
6. There were many failures in January 2000, from the significant to the
trivial. Many credit-card systems and cash points failed. Internationally,
15 nuclear reactors shut down; the oil pumping station in Yumurtalik
failed, cutting off supplies to Istanbul; there were power cuts in Hawaii
and government computers failed in China and Hong Kong.
The answer to all these problems lays in limited memory and sometimes
just lazy programming in computers. Way back then memory was an
actual constraint and code was as bare to the bones as it could be. A
computer feature used to save the space turned into a critical bug to be
resolved in 2000.
Describe the bug being discussed.
QUESTION 1
7. Despite appearing just two times throughout the series X, it's safe to say that Y
is one of the most beloved characters in the series. His high squeaking voice,
bulging round eyes, and enormous ears help him fit in with other creatures in
the world of X. Although Y's fantastical design might have endeared him to
plenty of young audiences, a long-running rumor claims that one man,
particularly, took extreme offense at Y’s appearance — Russian President
Vladimir Putin. This rumor has been perpetuated online since the early 2000s,
with some news outlets suggesting that Putin himself accused the franchise of
adapting his likeness into Y's design. Some reports even claim that Putin
threatened legal action against Warner Bros. for the supposed similarities
between himself and Y.
ID the series X and the character Y.
QUESTION 2
8. In their book The Exile, Cathy Scott-Clark and Adrian Levy hint at the dark link between
event X, the Pakistani army's withdrawal from the Afghan border, and bin Laden's
escape. Osama bin Laden was trapped in the Tora Bora caves near the Durand line
towards the end of 2001. Bin Laden's protectors wanted him to escape to Pakistan
making it harder for the Americans to track him down. The army guarded the border,
encouraged by the United States of America, to keep Al Qaeda fugitives from entering
more friendly areas. Then a pause, probably prompted by the Pakistani army's GHQ
Rawalpindi comes into the picture, that is the event X. The largest military build-up on
Pakistan's eastern border in years was triggered by the incident X. The Pakistan army
told the Americans that it had to withdraw troops from the Afghan border since conflict
at its eastern borders seems likely. Pakistan's Afghan border became porous again. Bin
Laden escaped into Pakistan, where he stayed undetected till US Navy Seals arrived at his
home in Abbottabad on May 2, 2011.
What event X seems to have a connection to Bin Laden’s escape to Pakistan?
QUESTION 3
9. Although deeply influenced by Romeo and Juliet, X believed that the play had
the potential to become "the best romantic literature" if Shakespeare had
opted for a happier ending, instead of the tragic demise of the two main
characters. In an effort to rectify this, X crafted the narrative of "Y" to culminate
in a marriage proposal, a joyful conclusion that she believed the characters
truly deserved.
According to X, Y represents her optimistic outlook on love, which is inspired by
her childhood fascination with fairy tales. Y explores various themes and draws
a lot of parallels to the original and also refers other literature such as The
Scarlet Letter, which is about the female protagonist's sin and adultery, whereas
X has brilliantly symbolised the forbidden love between Romeo and Juliet.
Identify X and Y.
QUESTION 4
10. Aug 16, 2003 marks an important day in sport history. The team X had
just returned after touring the United States during the summer of 2003.
Though he played only 1/3rds of the game, his every touch was
resonated by a sea of roaring fans. A former legend of X described it as
“It was undoubtedly the most exciting _________ performance I've
ever seen. There have been players who have some similarities [to me],
but this lad's got more than anyone else..”. It was rather unexpected for
him to be playing in this match though. However his innate skill shone
brighter than the rest of the superstars on display, and he quickly
became the talk of the town.
What is being talked about here?
QUESTION 5*
11. In the iconic "Bart to the Future" episode from the year 2000, "The
Simpsons" showcased its uncanny ability to predict future events.
In a scene set in the future, X, then President of the United States,
mentions inheriting a budget crunch from the previous president,
who is explicitly referred to as "President Y". This remarkable
foresight became a reality when Y assumed the presidency years
later.
Identify X and Y.
QUESTION 6
12. In the words of a certain Mr. Basu (the producer of a show X), “I
think Y did X in his own way with charm and wit, and as far as I
know, it garnered good ratings. I did three shows with Y, and I
believe he is one of the most natural TV hosts who can think on his
feet. But let’s face it, Z (the original host of X) will always be the life
of X, and on this show, those are very big shoes to fill.”
ID the show X, Y (who hosted it for a short duration) and Z (one
who is synonymous with X).
QUESTION 7
13. The phrase X is an Onomatopoeic expression used to convey one's
emotions incase of an adrenaline rush. It is believed that its roots
lie in a song by the American band 'Sly and the Family Stone'. Also
a reason for its popularity is attributed to a basketball video game
where a commentator repeatedly used it to convey his excitement.
Coming to India, we all are familiar with X, thanks to a TV show
which had become a household name and garnered the hearts of
millennials and Gen Z alike.
ID X/the TV show whose later half contains word indicating the
sound of a shotgun blast.
QUESTION 8
14. During an interview, the creator of X was asked for his
inspiration behind it. “I found myself really drawn to
tower defense games… as a kid, I would watch the last
part of the Swiss Family Robinson, the part where they set
up the tiger traps and get the coconut bombs ready…
Preparing for the pirate onslaught. That always gave me
this unique defense, survival, setting things up feeling.”
Identify X.
QUESTION 9
15. 'Everybody Loves a Good Drought' is a non-fiction work by journalist and author P.
Sainath. The book dives into the issues of poverty, inequality, and the impact of
government policies on rural India. It presents a critical examination of various
government initiatives and their effectiveness in addressing the problems faced by
the rural poor. An actor took this book as the inspiration for molding him into the
character X of a 2001 Movie. The choice of this particular book indicated that actor
sought to immerse himself in the social and economic realities of the marginalized
and disadvantaged communities, particularly those facing challenges like
untouchability. It also displayed a commitment to understanding the depth and
nuances of the role, allowing the actor to bring authenticity and empathy to his
performance.
ID the movie and the character X.
QUESTION 10*
16. The writer of this iconic film X got the idea for it while skimming through a
newspaper, where a small segment caught his eye. It is also loosely based
on the life of an Indian sportsperson, who was also involved in the
production of the movie, working/training with the supporting actors. It is
considered one of the best works of lead actor Y, but is was not offered to
him initially. Instead it was offered to a rival, but he declined the film
stating, "I had a problem with the title. I wish they hadn’t added
__________to the title. I felt our fans in Pakistan and Bangladesh
might feel bad.”
ID X and Y.
QUESTION 11
17. In mid-1988, engineers of X led by Jean Roeder began work in secret on
the development of an ultra-high-capacity body, both to complete its
own range of products and to break the dominance that their rivals
enjoyed in this market segment since the early 1970s.
X had launched a $10.7 billion programme in 2000 for the same. It
refined the designs and testing began in 2006 for snowy as well as
high-altitude conditions. Nicknamed "________(10)", it was ready
and delivered to the first customer in 2007 marking a huge milestone in
this industry.
ID X and what is being talked about.
QUESTION 12
18. New gameplay concepts were prioritized instead of competing on hardware
power while developing X. When released, it was the first product by the
company to feature Internet supporting games and media applications
through its Shop Channel. It was pretty popular at launch causing the system
to be in short of supply in some markets. Their particular product X Sports, was
considered killer app for the _______(7).
The name X emphasized that the ______(7) is for everyone. It can easily be
remembered by people around the world, no matter what language they
speak.
As part of its launch campaign, the company promoted it through slogans like
“X would like to play" inviting everyone irrespective of age to use it.
Identify X.
QUESTION 13
19. Development of X began back in 1994 and filming was supposed to start
in 1999, however according to the director, necessary technology was not
yet available to make the film. He said his inspiration was "every single
science fiction book I read as a kid" and that he wanted to update the
style of Edgar Rice Burroughs' John Carter series. He acknowledged that X
shares themes with the films At Play in the Fields of the Lord, The Emerald
Forest, and Princess Mononoke, which feature clashes between cultures
and civilizations. The film made extensive use of new motion capture
filming techniques and was released for traditional viewing, 3D viewing
cinemas.
ID X.
QUESTION 14
20. First aired on television during September 2004, X is said to be the
'1st homegrown television channel' catering to a certain audience.
Producers said that since a third of our population were these
people, releasing a channel targeting them would pay rich
dividends. Despite facing tough competition from foreign players, it
stood to its ground even after being purchased by a foreign giant
eventually to become its sister channel.
ID X which had indeed filled our homes with noise and chaotic fun.
QUESTION 15*
23. There were many failures in January 2000, from the significant to the
trivial. Many credit-card systems and cash points failed. Internationally,
15 nuclear reactors shut down; the oil pumping station in Yumurtalik
failed, cutting off supplies to Istanbul; there were power cuts in Hawaii
and government computers failed in China and Hong Kong.
The answer to all these problems lays in limited memory and sometimes
just lazy programming in computers. Way back then memory was an
actual constraint and code was as bare to the bones as it could be. A
computer shortcut used to save the space turned into a critical bug to be
resolved in 2000.
Describe the bug being discussed.
QUESTION 1
25. Despite appearing just two times throughout the series X, it's safe to say that Y
is one of the most beloved characters in the series. His high squeaking voice,
bulging round eyes, and enormous ears help him fit in with other creatures in
the world of X. Although Y's fantastical design might have endeared him to
plenty of young audiences, a long-running rumor claims that one man,
particularly, took extreme offense at Y’s appearance — Russian President
Vladimir Putin. This rumor has been perpetuated online since the early 2000s,
with some news outlets suggesting that Putin himself accused the franchise of
adapting his likeness into Y's design. Some reports even claim that Putin
threatened legal action against Warner Bros. for the supposed similarities
between himself and Y.
ID the series X and the character Y.
QUESTION 2
27. In their book The Exile, Cathy Scott-Clark and Adrian Levy hint at the dark link between
event X, the Pakistani army's withdrawal from the Afghan border, and bin Laden's
escape. Osama bin Laden was trapped in the Tora Bora caves near the Durand line
towards the end of 2001. Bin Laden's protectors wanted him to escape to Pakistan
making it harder for the Americans to track him down. The army guarded the border,
encouraged by the United States of America, to keep Al Qaeda fugitives from entering
more friendly areas. Then a pause, probably prompted by the Pakistani army's GHQ
Rawalpindi comes into the picture, that is the event X. The largest military build-up on
Pakistan's eastern border in years was triggered by the incident X. The Pakistan army
told the Americans that it had to withdraw troops from the Afghan border since conflict
at its eastern borders seems likely. Pakistan's Afghan border became porous again. Bin
Laden escaped into Pakistan, where he stayed undetected till US Navy Seals arrived at his
home in Abbottabad on May 2, 2011.
What event X seems to have a connection to Bin Laden’s escape to Pakistan?
QUESTION 3
29. Although deeply influenced by Romeo and Juliet, X believed that the play had
the potential to become "the best romantic literature" if Shakespeare had
opted for a happier ending, instead of the tragic demise of the two main
characters. In an effort to rectify this, X crafted the narrative of "Y" to culminate
in a marriage proposal, a joyful conclusion that she believed the characters
truly deserved.
According to X, Y represents her optimistic outlook on love, which is inspired by
her childhood fascination with fairy tales. Y explores various themes and draws
a lot of parallels to the original and also refers other literature such as The
Scarlet Letter, which is about the female protagonist's sin and adultery, whereas
X has brilliantly symbolised the forbidden love between Romeo and Juliet.
Identify X and Y.
QUESTION 4
31. Aug 16, 2003 marks an important day in sport history. The team X
had just returned after touring the United States during the summer
of 2003. Though he played only 1/3rds of the game, his every touch
was resonated by a sea of roaring fans. A former legend of X
described it as “It was undoubtedly the most exciting _________
performance I've ever seen. There have been players who have some
similarities [to me], but this lad's got more than anyone else.. “ It
was rather unexpected for him to be playing in this match though.
However, his innate skill shone brighter than the rest of the
superstars on display, and he quickly became the talk of the town.
What is being talked about here?
QUESTION 5*
33. In the iconic "Bart to the Future" episode from the year 2000, "The
Simpsons" showcased its uncanny ability to predict future events.
In a scene set in the future, X, then President of the United States,
mentions inheriting a budget crunch from the previous president,
who is explicitly referred to as "President Y". This remarkable
foresight became a reality when Y assumed the presidency years
later.
Identify X and Y.
QUESTION 6
35. In the words of a certain Mr. Basu (the producer of a show X), “I
think Y did X in his own way with charm and wit, and as far as I
know, it garnered good ratings. I did three shows with Y, and I
believe he is one of the most natural TV hosts who can think on his
feet. But let’s face it, Z (the original host of X) will always be the life
of X, and on this show, those are very big shoes to fill.”
ID the show X, Y (who hosted it for a short duration) and Z (one
who is synonymous with X).
QUESTION 7
37. The phrase X is an Onomatopoeic expression used to convey one's
emotions incase of an adrenaline rush. It is believed that its roots lie in a
song by the American band 'Sly and the Family Stone'. Also a reason for
its popularity is attributed to an basketball video game where a
commentator repeatedly used it to convey his excitement. Coming to
India, we all are familiar with X, thanks to a TV show which had become
a household name and garnered the hearts of millennials and Gen Z
alike.
ID X/the TV show whose later half contains word indicating the sound of
a shotgun blast.
QUESTION 8
39. During an interview, the creator of X was asked for his
inspiration behind it. “I found myself really drawn to
tower defense games… as a kid, I would watch the last
part of the Swiss Family Robinson, the part where they set
up the tiger traps and get the coconut bombs ready…
Preparing for the pirate onslaught. That always gave me
this unique defense, survival, setting things up feeling.”
Identify X.
QUESTION 9
41. 'Everybody Loves a Good Drought' is a non-fiction work by journalist and author P.
Sainath. The book dives into the issues of poverty, inequality, and the impact of
government policies on rural India. It presents a critical examination of various
government initiatives and their effectiveness in addressing the problems faced by
the rural poor. An actor took this book as the inspiration for molding him into the
character X of a 2001 Movie. The choice of this particular book indicated that actor
sought to immerse himself in the social and economic realities of the marginalized
and disadvantaged communities, particularly those facing challenges like
untouchability. It also displayed a commitment to understanding the depth and
nuances of the role, allowing the actor to bring authenticity and empathy to his
performance.
ID the movie and the character X.
QUESTION 10*
43. The writer of this iconic film X got the idea for it while skimming through a
newspaper, where a small segment caught his eye. It is also loosely based
on the life of an Indian sportsperson, who was also involved in the
production of the movie, working/training with the supporting actors. It is
considered one of the best works of lead actor Y, but is was not offered to
him initially. Instead it was offered to a rival, but he declined the film
stating, "I had a problem with the title. I wish they hadn’t added
__________to the title. I felt our fans in Pakistan and Bangladesh
might feel bad.”
ID X and Y.
QUESTION 11
45. In mid-1988, engineers of X led by Jean Roeder began work in secret on
the development of an ultra-high-capacity body, both to complete its
own range of products and to break the dominance that their rivals
enjoyed in this market segment since the early 1970s.
X had launched a $10.7 billion programme in 2000 for the same. It
refined the designs and testing began in 2006 for snowy as well as
high-altitude conditions. Nicknamed "________(10)", it was ready
and delivered to the first customer in 2007 marking a huge milestone in
this industry.
ID X and what is being talked about.
QUESTION 12
47. New gameplay concepts were prioritized instead of competing on hardware
power while developing X. When released, it was the first product by the
company to feature Internet supporting games and media applications
through its Shop Channel. It was pretty popular at launch causing the system
to be in short of supply in some markets. Their particular product X Sports, was
considered killer app for the _______(7).
The name X emphasized that the ______(7) is for everyone. It can easily be
remembered by people around the world, no matter what language they
speak.
As part of its launch campaign, the company promoted it through slogans like
“X would like to play" inviting everyone irrespective of age to use it.
ID X.
QUESTION 13
49. Development of X began back in 1994 and filming was supposed to start
in 1999, however according to the director, necessary technology was not
yet available to make the film. He said his inspiration was "every single
science fiction book I read as a kid" and that he wanted to update the
style of Edgar Rice Burroughs' John Carter series. He acknowledged that X
shares themes with the films At Play in the Fields of the Lord, The Emerald
Forest, and Princess Mononoke, which feature clashes between cultures
and civilizations. The film made extensive use of new motion capture
filming techniques and was released for traditional viewing, 3D viewing
cinemas.
ID X.
QUESTION 14
51. First aired on television during September 2004, X is said to be the
'1st homegrown television channel' catering to a certain audience.
Producers said that since a third of our population were these
people, releasing a channel targeting them would pay rich
dividends. Despite facing tough competition from foreign players, it
stood to its ground even after being purchased by a foreign giant
eventually to become its sister channel.
ID X which had indeed filled our homes with noise and chaotic fun.
QUESTION 15*
56. RULES & REGULATIONS
This is a pounce and bounce round.
1.
After each question, there will be a 30 sec
time window for pounce.
2.
Marking score is +30/-15 for pounce.
3.
For bounce it is +30. There will be no
negative marking.
4.
Do not use any unfair means. If found, the
team will be disqualified.
5.
Do not argue with Quizmaster.
6.
57. McQueen's ready-to-wear collection for the spring-summer of 2010 -
nicknamed Plato's Atlantis, a show which was a commentary on global
warming and evolution. The real showstoppers for the event were the
'Armadillo' boots, 30cm high and carved from wood. These shoes were
often seen on X, who borrowed the rare collectors' items for her music video
back in 2009. In 2015 when 3 pairs of these shoes were auctioned in
support to UNICEF's relief efforts, X's fiancé won the bid for all 3 pairs and
presented them to X.
ID X & the purpose of the auction.
QUESTION 1
60. Expressing indignation over a poster of Karan Johar's 2009 production, X,
Women Shiv Sena members, led by area chief Vibhag Pramukh Jitendra
Janawale, tied a saree around the poster of X. "How are such obscene posters
being allowed by the authorities?" Several women and children pass by the
posters. What effect will it have on them,” he added. “We will soon visit
Kareena’s residence and present her a saree,” he said.
Reacting to the claim about the posters, the actress said, "I do not find
anything wrong with the poster. I think it is very aesthetic. I have not received
any saree yet, but I hope it will be a beautiful one", said Kareena on the
sidelines of a promotional event for 'X' in the capital.
ID the reason for protest led by the Shiv Sena.
QUESTION 2
63. Originally designed using cast iron, X was used for domestic purposes.
However with the passage of time and growing population, these couldn't
endure the demands of large crowds for their daily needs. Then came Govt. of
India, a company named Richardson & Cruddas along with couple of
individuals who significantly improved on the functionality of X and went on to
design Indian Mark II which is widely known and used throughout the Indian
Subcontinent, Asia, Africa etc.
X also boosted the Green Revolution and was initially portrayed in the early
2000s, again to make a comeback off late.
ID X and about the portrayal.
QUESTION 3
66. This iconic song written by Manoj Yadav, sung by Shankar Mahadevan and
composed by Shankar-Ehsaan Loy has three different versions in Hindi,
Bengali and Sinhalese. “We were looking at various ideas to determine what
direction we can take because we wanted to make a fun song, a dhamaal
song on which people can dance, they can sing and we wanted to use more of
a colloquial term…..” said Shankar. It has elements of Hindustani classical,
rustic Punjabi and Western Rock. It became and still is quite popular among
_________ (7) enthusiasts.
ID the song.
QUESTION 4
69. In 2014, the infamous 1980s show ___(6) hosted by Y was once again revived
by X who is a prominent figure in science. In an interview, X discussed their
objective of capturing, “spirit of the original ___(6)”, which he described as
“uplifting themes that called people to action”, “In order for it to qualify on our
show it has to touch you. It still has to be rigorously good science—no cutting
corners on that. But then, it also has to be that equal part skepticism and wonder
both.”
X considered that recent successes of science-oriented shows like The Big Bang
Theory and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, along with films like Gravity, showed
that "science has become mainstream" and expects ___(6) "will land on highly
fertile ground".
Identify X, Y and the show(Z).
QUESTION 5
72. X's '_ _ I _ _ _' became one of the biggest and most recognizable hits of the
2010s. However, the man behind the song, has since stepped away from pop
music. In 2014, he released a newsletter stating that there would be no more
music released under his stage name. "Wait, maybe there will be," he wrote.
"I’m not entirely sure right now. There are many contingencies." The artist
offered very little explanation for why he was retiring his international persona
X, though he revealed some of his other projects in the works, including a new
Australian-based record label, Spirit Level, and music with his other band.
Years later, X is now often referred to as a quintessential 'one hit wonder' and
unironically as " _ _ We _ _ _."
ID X. (Blanks not indicative)
QUESTION 6
75. X is a classical tune that first emerged in the early 90s with the West Indies Cricket team
sponsorship and since then has been remixed in multiple cricket campaigns. The tagline
that went along with this classical tune literally translated to Separated by Y, brought
together by Z. However, during the Covid 19 lockdown, it was remixed for the first time.
The music arrangement featured a mix of instruments like guitars, and household items
like plates, spoons and of course beer bottles. The lyrics of the song aimed to remind
people of the perks of staying indoors and working from home; like avoiding traffic
jams, attending meetings in pajamas, spending time with pets and taking lunch breaks
at home for home cooked meals.
The new tagline went as “Divided by W, United by Z”.
ID X and W.
QUESTION 7
77. X- O la la le O
W - Screens
Y - Teams
Z - Kingfisher
ANSWER
78. X was a pop culture entity released in the early 2000s and was responsible for altering
the entire scene in that era due to its incredible interactivity, story and soundtrack.
Similar to the previous entry in this famous franchise, X was also subject to many
controversies. In November 2003, Haitian Americans for Human Rights, staged a protest
against X claiming that it depicted Haitians as "thugs, thieves and drug dealers".
Furthermore, two separate lawsuits of $600 Million were filed against the developers,
when an 18 year old shot and killed 3 police officers and fled in a patrol car. In
statements to police, he reportedly said "Life is like a __ (5) ___(4). Everybody's got to
die sometime" and another lawsuit claimed that a 14 year old was obsessed with X
before murdering his family. Both cases were eventually dismissed, but not before giving
the entity its current reputation.
ID the entity X and the franchise being talked about.
QUESTION 8
81. QUESTION 9
“I’ve had a picture in my head since I was in grade school of what the
surface of X looks like,” he writes. “On my X, icy spires cast ominous
shadows across a dimly lit landscape. You could topple one with a
single touch. ... But after this year my X will be gone, replaced by
images of the real thing. And I’m OK with that because New Horizons
doesn’t signal an end but rather a beginning.”
This was a certain paragraph written by Mike Brown who blames
himself as "The man who killed X" when the first good picture of X was
captured in 2015.
Who ceased to exist in this particular context?
85. RULES & REGULATIONS
This is a buzzer round. Also, it has a Long
connect.
1.
Participants have to answer by pressing
the buzzer only.
2.
Press the buzzer only when asked by the
Quizmaster.
3.
Marking score is +30/-10.
4.
Do not use any unfair means. If found, the
team will be disqualified.
5.
Do not argue with Quizmaster.
6.
88. This was a major event that took place in 2003 and shook the Indian
government drastically. It was also in news recently. What are we talking
about here?
QUESTION 1
96. QUESTION 3
In 2015, a certain rock fusion band from Hyderabad
dedicated a medley to a very famous South-Indian
music composer and singer and was in news recently.
Identify the incident that we are talking about here.
99. This video clip is taken from the Telugu film Govindudu Andarivadele
(2014).The director once in an interview said that he drew inspiration for this
husband and wife scene showcased in the movie from another early 2000s
Bollywood hit.
ID the movie.
QUESTION 4
105. Tommy Chong, a Canadian-American comedian and actor,
was sentenced to nine months in federal prison in 2003 after
getting involved in an American drug trafficking investigation.
Even though Tommy Chong did not have much success as an
actor, his suggestion to a certain someone to write a memoir
while imprisoned resulted in one famous film.
Name the movie.
QUESTION 5
108. In this famous incident, The Rock shared the stage with Bill
Gates, with the former comparing the latter's "writing hardcore
C to create slick, tight code" to his catchphrases of "know your
role" and "shut your mouth." Thank goodness, Dwayne Johnson
refrained from using a People's Elbow and a Rock Bottom to
break down the billionaire's body during their exchange.
Identify the event we are talking about.
QUESTION 6
113. These are all iconic songs sung by KK.
(and the date on which he unfortunately passed away)
Aankhon Mei Teri, Khuda Jaane, Haan tu Hain,
Labon ko, Zara sa, Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai,
Kya Mujhe Pyaar Hai
ANSWER FOR LONG CONNECT
115. RULES & REGULATIONS
This is the final round.
1.
Each question, will have a 20 sec window.
2.
Each team will choose a topic and answer it
after 20 sec (+30/0).
3.
Other teams can POUNCE on the question in
the 20 sec window (+30/-15).
4.
Do not use any unfair means. If found, the
team will be disqualified.
5.
Do not argue with Quizmaster.
6.
118. The digital platform X is used by over a billion people each day, from air traffic
controllers to obstetricians.Which is why it's image is easily one of the most
widely recognised images in the world.The makers of this image used the
projector beam approach which was a cinematic technique that provided an
expressive filter of light focused through ______.With over 3000 photos
captured from the shoot, makers went through all of these assets and picked the
best ones suited for the final image.They brought them into Photoshop where
they tirelessly combined exposures at a blistering 9k resolution.The final result
was an image vivid and tangible on which makers comment as "Using the best
techniques available we wanted to re-envision the classic image, defining what
makes the platform so forward thinking and accessible".
ID the image.
SCI-TECH
122. Moschino's S/S fashion show is one of it's type happened during early
2020's.The idea originated from Robert Ricci, who realised that many French
fashion houses were on the verge of closing due to a lack of funds, scarcity of
materials, clients' and models' inability to travel .Nearly 60 couture houses
donated materials to make this show happen.
Although these materials wouldn't be sufficient if it happened as a normal
fashion show, but the creative director of Moschino's made it happen with a
unique idea which he took inspiration from the couture collections of Théâtre
de la Mode in 1945 which was created to raise funds for war survivors and to
help revive the French fashion industry in the aftermath of World War II.
What was the unique idea that Moschino's director implemented?
ARTS/FASHION
126. The character K holds a special status in their universe because of their
lineage. Ironically, in an interview at San Diego Comic-Con, the mangaka
described how the ________(8, plural) were designed to be the perfect
rivals for K considering the following qualities:
1.They wore white outfits as opposed to K and their comrades’ black kimonos.
2.They used arrows as long-range weapons, making it difficult for K to wield a
sword suitable for close combat.
FITB.
ANIME
130. X, published in 2003, was the debut novel of the writer, a Pulitzer prize
recipient. The novel X mentions a short story written by one of the most widely
read Russian short story writers of the 1800s, whose name plays a central role
in the novel. X was later adapted into a critically acclaimed Indian film of the
same name, starring a much beloved Indian actor who was one of the three
posthumous recipients of the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award.
Identify the novel X, whose author traces her roots to the Indian state of West
Bengal.
LITERATURE
134. It's well known that Bikini Atoll, an island in the Pacific Ocean was where
twenty-three nuclear devices were detonated a part of a series of nuclear
weapon tests conducted by the United States. Radiation from nuclear bombs
is known to cause genetic mutations. This theory states that the whole cast of
X are the results of the mutation; it gave the animals intelligence and
sentience, equal to that of human value, and human characteristics.
Identify X.
ENTERTAINMENT
138. Regarded as one of the best debut singles of all time, and the music video is one of the
most iconic music videos, with X's outfit still being considered a hallmark of pop culture, it is
on display at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
Initially the music video had a power rangers cartoon theme, and was targeted at children,
but X was against this, and argued for it to be set in a school to reflect the lives of her fans.
The song went on to be the first of many, as it kicked off a new era of pop vocals and made
X a pop star in a matter of weeks, which led to her dominating the pop scene across the
early 2000s. Her second album also broke sales records, and she went on an
unprecedented streak in record sales. She is now regarded as one of the main artists behind
the revival of teen pop.
Identify X and the song.
MUSIC
142. In the 2010 film The Social Network, Zuckerberg drinks an Xtini at one point.
The real Zuckerberg had never even heard of the drink. An X martini (Xtini for
short) is a cocktail containing vodka and one or more of X brandy. It is not a
true martini, but it is one of the many drinks that incorporate the term martini
into their names. The drink was originally called an _____ X Martini because
the bartender who created it was named Adam . Sorkin, the scriptwriter of the
movie, presumably just used it as a funny reference. After watching the movie,
Zuckerberg tried an Xtini. Reportedly, he liked it quite a bit and perhaps
jokingly named it the official drink of Facebook.
ID X.
FOOD & BEVERAGES
146. George W. Bush signed the X Act into law as a response to the anthrax attacks
of 2001 and the September 11 attacks. The law gave law enforcement officials
more freedom to create and carry out counterterrorism measures, including
the power to keep an eye on and detain individuals or groups that they
suspect of having direct ties to terrorism and to monitor and identify citizens
who may be sympathising with or connected to them. It was said that Y was
made in order to criticise X. A slightly different plot but a similar topic was
used in the movie adaptation of Y. The fundamental story point of both the
2016 film adaptation of Y and the novel begins with an incident that has
important geopolitical repercussions.
ID X and Y.
POLITICS
150. The last game to be published by EA Sports in their famous cricket series was
EA Cricket 07. It became quite popular among the youth and was a massive
graphic update from predecessors. The game did well in few countries such as
New Zealand, Australia and England, but piracy prevailed in other parts of the
world leading to a significant loss in the total revenue for EA. Also, their
negotiations for licensing rights with a few of the cricketing boards broke
down consequently leading the company to discontinue the series. But this did
prompt EA to employ a rather humorous approach to a particular in-game
detail.
ID the in-game detail being talked about.
GAMING