Prashna Open Quiz Finals 2021
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- Costa Rica faced severe deforestation in the 1980s with its ecosystem nearing destruction. In the 1990s, the government enacted a unique policy of paying people to plant and maintain trees. Today, Costa Rica's forest growth has doubled and it is on track to meet its goal of 60% forest cover by 2030. - In 1908, Queen Alexandria suggested increasing the distance of Olympic marathons from Windsor Castle gates to the castle lawns so her children could comfortably view from the nursery. This formalized the marathon distance at 26.2 miles. - The iOS 13.5 update helps users stay safe during the pandemic by enabling face recognition even when wearing a mask. - A
Prashna Open Quiz Finals 2021
- 2. Finals
- 4. Click to edit Master title style 4 1 In the 1980s, Costa Rica was facing severe deforestation, and its ecosystem was at the brink of destruction. To counter this, the government enacted a policy in the 1990s, and today, Costa Rica's forest growth has doubled, and it is on the way to its goal: 60 percent of forested land by 2030. What unique policy was enacted by the government to bring back the forest cover in Costa Rica in such short time?
- 5. Click to edit Master title style 5 Paid people to plant and maintain trees
- 6. Click to edit Master title style 6 2 In 1908, Queen Alexandria suggested that the distance for this should be calculated not from the gates of Windsor Castle, but from the lawns of the Windsor Castle. This was because she wanted her little royals to get a comfortable view from their nurseries. The distance was thus increased and formalized. What?
- 7. Click to edit Master title style 7 The distance of Olympic Marathons was formalized as 26.2 miles.
- 8. Click to edit Master title style 8 3 To ensure the safety of its users during the pandemic, Apple launched the iOS 13.5 update on its devices. The update ensures that users comply with the safety protocol at all times without negligence when using their devices. How does this update help users to stay safe?
- 9. Click to edit Master title style 9 Face recognition even with a mask on
- 10. Click to edit Master title style 10 4 The 62-year old adventure mystery about the bizarre death of the hikers in Dyatlov Pass, Russia, was solved recently. After many conspiracy theories involving the Soviet Union military experiments, yetis, and extraterrestrial contact, the mystery finally found its answer in an unexpected avalanche caused by katabatic winds on the fateful night. The mystery was solved by Alexander Puzrin, a geotechnical engineer at ETH Zurich, and John Gaume, the head of Snow Avalanche Simulation Laboratory at EPFL in Swiss. But Gaume took an unorthodox route to solve the mystery of the avalanche. He met with a specialist who worked on a project that involved the creation of special snow effects. He modified the code for the less-entertaining purpose of identifying the impacts the avalanches would have on a human body. Which project's code did he modify to solve this mystery?
- 12. Click to edit Master title style 12 5 KF Seetoh, a photographer and a food enthusiast, created a Michelin-like food guide for this country called Makansutra. The Makansutra rates the UNESCO recognized food stalls of this country, with the rating system awarded 'in pairs of something'. Which country's food guide is called Makansutra? Instead of stars, what is being used to rate these stalls?
- 14. Click to edit Master title style 14 6 Stephen Wilkes is a photographer at National Geographic who is a specialist at creating unique images. Some of his famous works in this collection he created include Joe Biden's inauguration, melting arctic, tourists in an Icelandic lagoon, Flamingos in Kenya, etc. Look at the pictures and identify what this collection is named / what is unique about these photographs? (Pictures coming up)
- 19. Click to edit Master title style 19 Day and Night collection. Photos shot from day to night stitched together as a single picture.
- 22. Click to edit Master title style 22 1 The Philippine Tarsier is the second smallest primate in the world and is endemic to the country. This native arboreal animal is nearing extinction as they are hunted for food or pet trade. Even though the call of the tarsier cannot be heard by the human ears, they are easily hunted in the forests of the Philippines because of their unique trait. What trait of the tarsiers makes them an easy target for the hunters?
- 23. Click to edit Master title style 23 They sleep in the same tree throughout their lifetime. It is easy for the hunters as soon as they find out where they take refuge.
- 24. Click to edit Master title style 24 2 Recently, Thailand has been seeing an increasing footfall at the Wat Chedi temple, which is famous for the 'Egg Boy' statue. People have been thronging this temple as it is believed that the temple brings good luck and prosperity. Visitors to the temple pray for their wishes by bursting firecrackers. But, each box of firecrackers comes with a ribbon full of numbers. The Thai's save these ribbons before setting the crackers off. What is the significance of the ribbon with numbers?
- 25. Click to edit Master title style 25 The numbers are entered in the lottery.
- 26. Click to edit Master title style 26 3 The Caligae is a footwear worn by farmers and traders of ancient Rome. It had studs on the bottom protecting their leather soles. Often, these studs fell off causing inconvenience to the ancient Romans. But this turned out to be convenient for a particular set of people millenniums later. Which set of people? How?
- 27. Click to edit Master title style 27 Archeologists Helps them to identify ancient roman roads/ camps and excavate them.
- 28. Click to edit Master title style 28 4 Khing Hnin Wai, an aerobics instructor, recently became famous after a video she shot on February 1 for a fitness dance competition went viral on the internet. She was dancing to a song by Tian Storm that fittingly had the lyrics, 'They are coming, one by one, to fight over the throne'. What did she accidentally film through her dance video?
- 29. Click to edit Master title style 29 Coup of Myanmar
- 30. Click to edit Master title style 30 5 Recently, Europol, the EU law enforcement agency found that underground organized criminals have found a new way of making money that has become a major concern for the UK and the entire European Union. After a preliminary investigation, they found that these groups, which earlier sold flight tickets with stolen credit cards, are transforming themselves into a full underground travel agency. For 40 pounds apiece, it was found that they are providing a service outside Europe as well. What service do they provide that has got the entire European Union worried?
- 31. Click to edit Master title style 31 Fake COVID certificates
- 32. Click to edit Master title style 32 6 Recently, the education ministry of China sent out a notice to all the schools in the country that caused a stir, after it suggested that young Chinese men have become too feminine. The Proposal to Prevent the Feminisation of Male Adolescents called on schools to fully reform their physical education classes, give students more gym hours, and coach them in football. While the government claimed that children raised by mothers and grandmothers are one reason they are feminine, they also accused a certain set of people for influencing the adolescents, leading them to lose their masculinity. Whom did the government blame?
- 33. Click to edit Master title style 33 Korean and Chinese boy bands
- 36. Click to edit Master title style 36 1 Higginbotham & Co, the famous Indian book company, launched a postcard series called 'Madras Hunt' during the colonial era. The series of postcards was an attempt at the satire of the British pastime of hunting. The postcards featured Indian women hunting for something. What?
- 38. Click to edit Master title style 38 2 Icefish is a species of fish found in the polar regions, more commonly sighted in Antarctica. It is one of those rare fishes that can survive in extremely cold waters. Because of the extreme conditions, the icefish is unique in many ways. The body has an antifreeze protein that prevents ice crystals from forming in their blood. Apart from this, it is also the only known vertebrate in the world that lacks something in its body, since it does not find much use under such conditions. What do they lack?
- 40. Click to edit Master title style 40 3 Know Your Enemy - Japan, was an American war propaganda film about the pacific war and was directed by Frank Capra. The film sought to educate American people and soldiers about Japan, its people, society, and its militaristic rule. The project, commissioned in 1942, was banned soon after its release by General McArthur as he suggested that the film wouldn't have any impact on the military personnel. He also banned the film from public release, but it was later shown during a PBS special in 1977. Why was the film banned soon after its release?
- 41. Click to edit Master title style 41 It was released on the day of the Nagasaki bombing and the war had already come to an end.
- 42. Click to edit Master title style 42 4 Tokyo is one of the costliest cities to live in. Many people living in Tokyo cannot afford to pay for hostels or smaller rooms. Hence, they have taken advantage of certain business units that charge them much lesser for every hour they spend there. Since these business units also offer among other things manga comics, soft drinks, and privacy, they have seen a surge in the growing number of people taking refuge. This has made Japan one of the few countries where such business units are still thriving. Where do these people stay?
- 44. Click to edit Master title style 44 5 Save Face is an organisation in Wales that represents a set of medical practitioners. During the coronavirus pandemic, the organisation said that they were surprised with a growing number of people undergoing facial transformation and botox treatments. What caused this sudden surge?
- 45. Click to edit Master title style 45 Called the ‘Zoom Boom’ it is because of people constantly looking at their faces during the video calls.
- 46. Click to edit Master title style 46 6 For long, a certain set of ballerina's would carry out a time-consuming job of 'pancaking' their ballerina shoes. But of late, the practice has come to a complete stop because of certain introductions in the ballerina industry. Why has it stopped?
- 47. Click to edit Master title style 47 Pancaking is the process of shading ballerina shoes to match one’s skin tone. Introduction of black/brown ballerina shoes.
- 50. Click to edit Master title style 50 1 Restaurant chains like Mcdonald's had a severe drop in sales as soon as the pandemic began. They decided to try out a new marketing strategy and got the famous rapper Travis Scott on board. Instead of just featuring them in the ad, Mcdonald's tried something new that worked wonders for the brand as orders surged. This was also done by restaurant chains like Chipotle and Dunkin' Donuts and many other brands are following suit. How are the brands using these ambassadors to try and attract customers?
- 51. Click to edit Master title style 51 Naming meals after celebrities
- 52. Click to edit Master title style 52 2 'Game without Rules' is a book by Tamim Ansary that provides an enlightening history of this country from 1840 to the present day and illuminates how power conflicts in this country have interrupted it from taking form as a nation. He also suggests that the telling clue to this country's identity can be found in its national pastime, which is also played without rules in many places. However, even this game seems to be losing its sheen after several organizations are calling for its ban. Which country? Which game? Why are organizations protesting against the game?
- 53. Click to edit Master title style 53 Afghanistan Buzkashi Animal rights groups for the using goats.
- 54. Click to edit Master title style 54 3 Turitopsiss dorhnii or the _________ Jellyfish was first discovered in the Mediterranean Sea in the 1880s. These tiny, transparent jellyfish are known for their extraordinary survival skills. When threatened or attacked by enemies, the jellyfish exhibits a unique trait called transdifferentiation - one that closely resembles a feature developed and released by Microsoft through its Windows 2000. The trait is being studied for potential applications in medicine. Known to be the only creature to exhibit this trait, what does it do, or what is the jellyfish called?
- 55. Click to edit Master title style 55 Immortal Jellyfish
- 56. Click to edit Master title style 56 4 This is the Hyderi Manzil in Kolkata. It is also called as the ________ Bhavan, as it hosted this person during a significant time of his life. Who? When?
- 57. Click to edit Master title style 57 Mahatma Gandhi Night of the independence
- 58. Click to edit Master title style 58 5 There is a false belief that this was named because ‘it served as an entryway for one to become rich’. This turned out to be false since the entity got its name years before a significant event. It was actually named by the Presidential candidate John C Fremont. The trench reminded him of a landlocked harbor in the then Constantinople. He called it ‘Chryposle’ which when translated gives its current name. Which geographical entity was thus named?
- 60. Click to edit Master title style 60 6 In the 1990s and early 2000s, the forests of Costa Rica were filled with illegal hunters and gold miners who ravaged the ecosystem of the Costa Rican forests. Every year, a herd of white-lipped peccaries would come through these villages, and about 80 percent of them would be hunted down by the villagers. But the Costa Rican government, to stop the peccaries from being killed, came out with a plan, and in 2008, the villagers helplessly watched the peccaries chowing down their crops and wandering freely in these villages. What ‘security measure’ did the government take to stop the villagers from hunting down the peccaries?
- 61. Click to edit Master title style 61 Sent an armed guard with each group of Peccaries.
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