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question_answer1) She was one of the first female graduates from India during British Empire. She was also the first South Asian female physician to be trained in western medicine. She was the daughter of Brahmo reformer Braja Kishore Basu. Identify her.
question_answer2) In which of the following countries Chanoyu, a cultural activity involving the Ceremonial preparation and presentation of matcha, powdered green tea takes place?
question_answer3) The city of Nimes in France gives its name to this popular fabric which is said to have been produced here first. Name the fabric.
question_answer4) The state emblem of Nagaland as shown, features this majestic animal in it. Its scientific name is Bos frontalis. Identify this animal.
question_answer5) This seven layered pudding is a delicacy in Goa, Portugal and other former Portuguese colonies all over the world. Name it.
question_answer6) Epithets are unique names given to places. They are usually based on some special feature that showcases the place. For example, lush green Ireland is called the Emerald Isle. Which country is called the Land of the Golden Pagoda?
question_answer7) Gurmukhi is the script used for writing the Punjabi language. It was standardized by the second Sikh Guru, which gives it the name 'Gurmukhi' or "from the Guru's mouth". Who was this guru?
question_answer8) 'Fuhrer' is a German word meaning leader or guide. As a political title it is most associated with a well- known and much hated political figure. Name him.
question_answer9) She is a civil rights and political activist from Manipur. She began a hunger strike in 2000 demanding the withdrawal of the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in her home state, which she ended after 16 years of fasting. She has been called 'the world's longest hunger striker' and is popularly called the 'Iron Lady'. Who is she?
question_answer10) This French satirical magazine was the target of a brutal terrorist attacks in 2015 by Islamic terrorists, presumably in response to a number of controversial Prophet Muhammad cartoons it published. 12 people were killed, including the editor Charb. Name the magazine.
question_answer11) The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is an Indian central government agency. It was created with the objective to issue a 12-digit unique identity number (DID) to all residents of India. Who unveiled the logo and brand name shown below?
question_answer12) The flag featured in the given picture carries an assault rifle - an AK-47 with the bayonet attached to the barrel crossed by the hoe superimposed on an open book. Name the country to which it belongs.
question_answer13) US millionaire Dennis Tito was first followed by South African Internet magnate Mark Shuttleworth. They were followed by Tito's compatriot, electronics millionaire Gregory Olsen. What had these 3 gentlemen accomplished that will go down in the annals of history?
question_answer14) Each year on the death anniversary of this famous saint, millions of devotees of all religions converge upon his grave in Ajmer to pay homage and ask for boons and blessings. Who is this saint?
question_answer15) This Kashmir! dance is performed only by the men-folk of the Wattal tribe. They wear long colourful robes and tall conical caps studded with beads and shells. The songs on which the dancers perform are folk songs that are sung by them in chorus. Name the dance.
question_answer16) The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is the regional intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union of nations in South Asia with India being one of its members. Which of the following was SAARC Cultural Capital for the year 2015-16?
question_answer17) The proposed Shivaji memorial in the Arabian Sea in Mumbai, will be the world's tallest statue at 192 metres when built. Which, however, is currently the tallest statue in the world with a height of 153 metres and where is it located?
question_answer18) Sabarmati Ashram is located on the banks of the River Sabarmati from which it gets its name. It was from his base here that Gandhi led the Dandi march on 12 March 1930. In recognition of the significant influence that this march had on the Indian Independence Movement, the Indian government has established the ashram as a national monument. What is the actual name of the Ashram?
question_answer19) Who conceptualised India's first supercomputer?
question_answer20) He was one of America's most influential civil rights activists. His passionate but nonviolent protests, helped to raise awareness of racial inequalities in America, leading to significant political change. A turning point in his life was the Montgomery Bus Boycott which he helped to promote. Who was he?
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