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This leader once alleged that the U.S. wanted to topple his government. He was the first Prime Minister in his country to be removed from office through a no-confidence motion. What is the name of this man who is now in jail?

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This President was shot in the early 1900s. The bullet penetrated through a copy of his speech and his spectacle case before getting lodged in his chest. As he was not coughing blood, he continued giving his speech. He carried the bullet with him for the rest of his life. Who is he?

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This leader survived at least four assassination attempts. The fear that he would be assassinated apparently kept his ministerial colleague, who later became Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister, up at night. Name these two towering leaders, whose rivalry and differences in style shaped an independent nation’s trajectory.

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This leader was giving a speech at a military event when there was an assassination attempt on him. He is accused of undermining democracy and violating human rights in a country in the grip of an economic crisis. A few years ago, his country infamously had two presidents and two ‘national assemblies’. Who is he?

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This leader’s mother was the world’s first woman Prime Minister. This leader was nearly killed by a suicide bomber. Who is this leader?

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Where did India make its debut in ODIs, against whom, and what was the result?

Answer : At Leeds, England and the home team won by four wickets.

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Though India suffered a reverse, it had two batters who scored a half-century. One was the skipper Ajit Wadekar (67). Who was the other?

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Two players who figured in the match, which was played for the Prudential Trophy, were members of the side that would lift the Prudential World Cup nine years later. Name these two Indian greats.

Answer : Sunil Gavaskar and Madan Lal.

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Which two members of the fabled ‘Spin Quartet’ played in the match?

Answer : Bishan Singh Bedi and S. Venkatraghavan.

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Being the first match, all the 11 Indians who played were debutants. The lone Englishman to make his first appearance was incidentally born in Shimla as his father was a Major with the 2nd Gurkha Rifles. Name the cricketer.

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India lost its first two ODIS and its first success came in the 1975 Prudential World Cup against a team which is not a regular International team now. Name the opponent.

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The India men have so far played 1055 ODIS, winning 559 of them. As of June 2024, against which full member of the ICC has India played the most matches (168).

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In which city was M S Dhoni on 07 July 1981?

Answer : Ranchi, Bihar (now Jharkhand)

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Which division of the South East Railways was M.S. Dhoni initially stationed as a Ticket Collector?

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M.S. Dhoni took only one wicket in his international career. Who was the batter whom Dhoni got out bowled?

Answer : Travis Dowlin from West Indies

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What is the name of the farmhouse in Similiya, Ranchi where Dhoni resides with his family presently?

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Which battalion of the Parachute Regiment is Lt Col (Honorary) M.S. Dhoni assigned with?

Answer : 106 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army), Parachute Regiment

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Apart from M.S. Dhoni who is the cricketer who appears as himself in the biopic M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story playing the character of a national selector?

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How are Zara, Zoya, Lily, Gabbar, Sam associated with M.S. Dhoni ?

Answer : These are names of some of his pet dogs.

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The wedding of M.S. Dhoni and Sakshi Rawat was held at Vishranti Resorts in 2010. The resort is owned by which former Ranji Trophy player?

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What name did M.S. Dhoni sport in his jersey while appearing for India vs New Zealand at Visakhapatnam, on Oct 29, 2016?

Answer : Devaki, his mother’s first name.

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Which Indian cricketer made his debut alongside M.S. Dhoni playing against Bangladesh at Chattogram on Dec 23 2004 ?

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What is M.S. Dhoni’s test cap number?

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This movie, directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly, was released in American theatres on this day. It went on to become a huge hit. Which was the film?

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This American singer and songwriter died on July 3, 1971. He was also the lead vocalist of the rock band The Doors. Name the singer.

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On very similar lines, another musician was found dead on this day in 1969. He was the founder of the band The Rolling Stones. Name the musician.

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This American actor, considered a Hollywood icon was born on this day in 1962. He is known for action and sci-fi films, often performing his own risky stunts. Name the actor.

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On this day in 1973, this singer retired his stage persona Ziggy Stardust with the surprise announcement that it is “the last show that we’ll ever do” on the last day of the Ziggy Stardust Tour. Who was the singer?

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A German U-boat torpedoed a steamship which killed more than 1,100 citizens of country X. This country had initially sought to stay out of World War 1. However, this event is recognised as one of the key factors for its involvement in the war. Name country X. And what is the name of the steamship?

Answer : United States; RMS Lusitania

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This is one of the most common catchphrases of World War 1. It is the title of a 1914 book by an English writer, who blamed the Central Powers for starting the war. He believed that once the Germans were defeated, the world would never have reason to fight again. What is the catchphrase that also became common in the 20th century and is often attributed to U.S. President Woodrow Wilson?

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This was one of the deadliest battles of World War 1. It was an attempt by the British and French soldiers to defeat the Germans along the Western Front. Over 19,000 British soldiers died on the first day alone. The Battle is named after a river which runs through France. What is it called?

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In January 1918, Woodrow Wilson presented his vision for peace to conclude World War I, and for a peaceful postwar world. A part of this vision also became the basis for an international organisation founded after World War 1. Name the vision and the organisation. 

Answer : Fourteen Points; League of Nations

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During the Second Battle of Ypres, this chemical weapon was released by the Germans towards the French lines. Name it. 

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This Bengali pilot was India’s sole World War 1 flying ace. His nephew became the first Chief of Air Staff. His grand-nephew is one of India’s foremost journalists. Name the ace and the journalist.

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Many of the world’s first generation of nuclear power plants had twin responsibilities: to generate power for the electrical grid and to produce _________ for the national nuclear weapons programme. Fill in the blank with the identity of a particular isotope.

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The last first-generation nuclear power station to halt operations was the Wylfa facility on the Isle of Anglesey (Wales), on December 30, 2015, following 44 years of operation. Why did its operator, Magnox Ltd., have the facility built on the coast of the island?

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The world’s oldest commercial nuclear reactor design still in use is the RBMK, conceived by engineers in the Soviet Union. Its advantages are its large size, power output, and ease of construction. Name the 1986 event involving an RBMK reactor that brought international attention to its disadvantages, in particular its tendency to become unstable at low power.

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The International Atomic Energy Agency published the INES scale in 1990 to describe the severity of accidents at a nuclear power generation facility. On this scale the Three Mile Island incident in 1979 scored 5 whereas the Fukushima disaster of 2011 scored 7, the highest. What does INES stand for?

Answer : International Nuclear and Radiological Event Scale

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Name the country in whose power generation mix nuclear power has the greatest contribution today — and has been the case since the 1980s. This power comes from 58 reactors and a large fraction of it is exported.

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This is a view of the world’s largest nuclear power plant in terms of net electric power, although not all of its reactors are operational at this time. Name it.

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A book which is a part of a popular best-selling series was released on this date in 2003. The book prominently features one of the most hated characters from the series. Black quill, educational decree no 27 and a prophecy are some of the interesting elements from the book. Identify the series and the book. 

Answer : Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

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This Prime Minister, who was sworn in on June 21, 1991, was the first Congress PM outside the Gandhi-Nehru family. He was also posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award recently. Name the Prime Minister. 

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 June 21 is celebrated as the International Day of Yoga. When did the United Nations General Assembly adopt a resolution to this effect? 

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 India will experience the Summer Solstice on June 21. The Summer Solstice marks the event when the Sun is at its southernmost position to Earth’s equator. Is the statement true? 

Answer : It is false. It will be at the northernmost position 

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This American whistleblower, who was born on this day, became a naturalised Russian citizen in 2022. His book is called Permanent Record. Identify the person. 

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How many attempts were made before Hillary finally succeeded?

Answer : Eight. Hillary and Norgay succeeded on the mountaineering expedition to attempt the first ascent of Mount Everest.

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Where was Hillary from? Which was the peak in his country that he ascended before his expedition to Mt. Everest?

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In which year was the first expedition to Mt. Everest done?

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Two mountaineers disappeared on the third attempt, giving rise to the long-standing speculation of whether or not the pair might have reached the summit first. Who were they?

Answer : George Mallory, Andrew Irvine

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Who was the first Indian Mt. Everest? In which year it happened?

Answer : Avatar Singh Cheema in 1965

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