Q1.Apple released iOS 10 for their products in September 2016. There were a few major changes like allowing one to delete Apple pre-loaded apps, beefing up security, and so on. But, one of the notable changes came, when Apple did something, to decrease violence, especially in the U.S. by using subliminal messaging. What minor change did they bring about, after having faced huge criticism for the earlier feature?
Q2.For decades, a word has been used for the men in red who perform a valuable service for certain people at certain locations. They are popular in India and they have also spawned many pop culture references. During an earlier budget announcement, an official declaration was made stating that henceforth, these people will be known as _______s, because their earlier name had become derogatory. What are the good words?
Q3.England’s ___ _____, said that he has no regrets over something that happened in 2010 and is happy that it helped in the introduction of a certain technology. He said, “It’s physically impossible for the only man who matters, to spot it, and I regret the decision to have Jorge fired for it. But, in fairness, someone had to take the can. This wasn’t some kids playing in the suburbs. The fates of entire nations hinge on moments like those. And if it wasn’t me, it would’ve been somebody else.” Who said this? What technology was introduced?
Q4.Knot theory is a branch of topology which deals with the mathematical point of view of knots. Shown in the image is a trefoil knot. This has applications in various fields. The sun’s corona is explained with this structure; it also explains an everyday nuisance. What is the everyday nuisance?
Q5.Rick Dockery is a washed-out NFL Quarterback who cannot find any work in the NFL teams for various reasons. So, his agent finds him work at a local team in Naples, Italy. The Naples team couldn’t afford to pay the players much either, but they had another incentive to play. So, Rick, having left with no other option, plays for the Parma Panthers. This is the plot of a novel written by John Grisham. What is the incentive, which is also the name of his book?
Q6.The ___ ______ are known for being harbingers of doom in theological literature. They have been featured in two movies in 2016, in similar contexts. In both movies, the group(s) try to bring about a revolution; however, in one movie, the group goes against their portrayal and tries to save the world in their own way, instead of destroying it. Which group are we talking about? Name both movies.
Answers
A1. They replaced the gun emoji with a water gun/squirt gun emoji.
A2. Coolie and Sahayak.
A3. Frank Lampard describing his disallowed goal and Goal Line Technology.
A4. Tangling of earphone wires.
A5. Pizza/‘Playing For Pizza’.
A6. The Four Horsemen. Movies are X-Men: Apocalypse and Now You See Me 2.
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