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Q1. The Government of Maharashtra had proposed to build a statue of a beloved leader on the coastline of Mumbai in 2014, by 2020. If built, it would be the tallest statue in the world, with a height of 210 metres. In comparison, The Statue of Liberty is ‘only’ 93 metres tall.

Which historical figure is likely to get a statue, whose birth anniversary is today?

Q2. ‘I Think, Therefore I Play’ is the autobiography of the legendary Italian midfielder ___. The title is an anglicised reference to a quote by a famous French mathematician and philosopher. The book talks about his life in AC Milan and Juventus, about nearly joining Barcelona and playing PlayStation before the World Cup, etc. Who is the football player, and who is the philosopher?

Q3. A Japanese company, originally established as a shipping company, now has over 75 subsidiaries and is one of the largest conglomerates of Japan. Among other things, they own Nikon, the photography company. The literal translation of their name into English is three water caltrops/chestnuts. Identify the company.

Q4. Since ancient times, a certain Indian tradition has been done, because the associated body part is believed to be a major nerve point. It is done to prevent the loss of energy and enhance concentration. It is also believed that this act also activates a few chakras in the body, releasing hormones beneficial for the body. What act/tradition is this?

Q5. ‘Look Who’s Back’ by Timur Vermes, is a book in which ____ wakes up after about 60 years after his death at the same place and continues to act the same way he used to back then. He is enraged to find that he is just a meme and a butt of ridicule on a few YouTube videos. When he talks to other people, they just think that he is a really committed actor and praise him to no ends. Identify the subject of the book.

Q6. Most Minesweeper games were getting over too soon because of a particular aspect of the game. So, after many complaints from patrons, Microsoft changed something to make games last a little longer. Because of that, games got a lease of about two seconds more; apparently enough for players. What change did Microsoft introduce?

Answers

A1. Maharaj Chhatrapati Shivaji.

A2. Andrea Pirlo, Rene Descartes. The quote was Cogito Ergo Sum, or ‘I Think, Therefore I Am.’

A3. Mitsubishi.

A4. Applying ‘tilak’ on one’s forehead.

A5. Adolf Hitler.

A6. One would no longer lose (die) on the first click of the game.