Initium - The General Quiz (2023)

PRELIMS RULES
● There are 15 questions in the Prelims
● There are 5 star-marked questions, which will be used in case
there is a tie
● Do not use Google or any such unfair means. Such actions will
lead straight to disqualification
● In case of any dispute, QM’s decision will stand final
Good luck and Happy Quizzing!

*1.
We are talking about a person called Yevgeny Prigozhin
1981: Caught stealing in his early 20s -> 9 years in jail
1990: Sold hot dogs in a flea market
1995: Entered restaurant business
2001: Personally served food to Putin
2012: Supplied meals to Russian military for $1.2B a year. Owned a private jet
and a 115-foot yacht.
2014: Started X Group, a private military org
2022: Admits role in US election interference and participated in Ukraine invasion
2023: Mutiny and now on his way to Moscow
Identify X

2.
Which city hosted the 'Third G20 Tourism Working Group
Meeting', which held from 22nd to 24th May 2023?

Name this famous personality (Not Modi
Ji, the other one)
3.

*4.
Alokesh _____, born on November 27, 1952, started his career in
music at the age of 19 and achieved fame during the late 1970s and
early 1980s. He collaborated with international artists such as Boy
George and Samantha Fox, infusing his music with a global touch. In
1986, he was recognised by Guinness World Records for recording
over 180 songs in a single year.
How do we know him as?

5.
Iyer T.V. Sundaram began with Madurai's first bus service in 1911 and
founded X, a company that consolidated its presence in the
transportation business with a large fleet of trucks and buses under the
name of 'Southern Roadways Ltd.’
When he died in 1955 his sons took the company ahead with several
forays in the automobile, finance, insurance and manufacture of two-
wheelers, tyres and components.
Identify X.

6.
What does this data depict? (with respect to the
Indian economic state of affairs)

7.
X, Peter Thiel, Greg Brockman, Reid Hoffman, Jessica Livingston,
Elon Musk,AWS, Infosys and YC Research pledged over $1 billion into
an open-source non-profit platform in 2015. Today this platform has
garnered widespread attention with its very famous product Y, and has
invited investment from Microsoft as well. Although, if you use Y, you’ll
very much be reprimanded by your professors.

8.
There are many versions of the Ramayana in different languages. One
estimate says as many as 300 different Ramayanas exist. There is one
such version known as the “Adbhuta Ramayana” which is attributed to
X who wrote it because he was dissatisfied with his previous version.
In this version of Ramayana, Sita is given more prominence than Ram
himself. In fact, in the battle Ravan renders Ram unconscious and Sita
takes the form of Kali to kill Sahasra (thousand-headed) Ravan.
Identify the author X.

9.
When the Frankfurt stock exchange celebrated its 400th anniversary in
1985, the stock exchange board also decided to design the forecourt
and commissioned the Würzburg sculptor Reinhard Dachlauer to
create the two sculptures that stand for the ups and downs in money
and securities trading.
Name this sculpture.

* 10.
In the world of advertising, a beloved and mischievous mascot named
the "Amul girl" has captured hearts with her witty commentary on
current events. Sadly, the mastermind behind her design recently bid
farewell. Can you name this creative genius who brought the Amul girl
to life and made her an enduring cultural icon?

Which multinational conglomerate, established in 1888, began as a small
trading company selling dried fish, vegetables, and spices? Over time, it
expanded into various industries, including electronics, gaming, and
entertainment.Originally known as Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo KK (the Tokyo
Telecommunications Engineering Corporation), the company was founded by
physicists Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita.
11.

12.
X nicknamed as Cottonopolis is the world first industrial city. Identify X
For Ease, One of the World’s most famous football club is located in
the heart of the city.

13.
In 1984, American deathrock band Samhain, released its debut album
“_______”. The album was released on Glenn Danzig’s independent
record label Plan 9. In various interviews, Danzig stated that the
album's title, which translates from Latin to English as "beginning",
represents his new start after disbanding his prior band, Misfits, in
1983.
Fill in the blank.

*14. Identify the missing portfolio .

* 15.
Identify X
X Corporation is a Taiwanese multinational company that sells and
markets technology products, consumer electronics, computing and
communications devices under the "X" brand name, which stands for
the company slogan Bringing Enjoyment N Quality to life. Its principal
products include TFT LCD monitors, digital projectors, digital cameras,
and mobile computing devices. X was originally founded in 1984, then
spun off from Acer in 2001 to provide a separate branded channel.

Bappi Lahiri (Alokesh Aparesh Lahiri)

7.
X, Peter Thiel, Greg Brockman, Reid Hoffman, Jessica Livingston,
Elon Musk,AWS, Infosys and YC Research pledged over $1 billion into
an open-source non-profit platform in 2015.
Today this platform has garnered widespread attention with its very
famous product Y, and has invited investment from Microsoft as well.
Although, if you use Y, you’ll very much be reprimanded by your
professors.

9.
When the Frankfurt stock exchange celebrated its 400th anniversary in
1985, the stock exchange board also decided to design the forecourt
and commissioned the Würzburg sculptor Reinhard Dachlauer to
create the two sculptures that stand for the ups and downs in money
and securities trading.
Name this sculptures.

Bulle und Bär (Bull and Bear)

*10.
In the world of advertising, a beloved and mischievous mascot named
the "Amul girl" has captured hearts with her witty commentary on
current events. Sadly, the mastermind behind her design recently bid
farewell. Can you name this creative genius who brought the Amul girl
to life and made her an enduring cultural icon?

Which multinational conglomerate, established in 1888, began as a small trading
company selling dried fish, vegetables, and spices? Over time, it expanded into
various industries, including electronics, gaming, and entertainment.Originally
known as Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo KK (the Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering
Corporation), the company was founded by physicists Masaru Ibuka and Akio
Morita.
11.

*15.
Identify X
X Corporation is a Taiwanese multinational company that sells and markets
technology products, consumer electronics, computing and communications
devices under the "X" brand name, which stands for the company slogan
Bringing Enjoyment N Quality to life. Its principal products include TFT LCD
monitors, digital projectors, digital cameras, and mobile computing devices. X
was originally founded in 1984, then spun off from Acer in 2001 to provide a
separate branded channel.

Finals GENERAL RULES
1. There are 4 Rounds
2. Each Round has its own rules that will be mentioned before it starts
3. In case of any dispute, the QM’s decision will stand final
Good luck and Happy Quizzing!

ROUND 1 - THE FIRST BLOOD
● 6 Questions
● Questions will go around team-wise. The questions WILL NOT pass to the next team.
● DO NOT say the answer unless you are asked to.
● Teams for whom the question is not a direct can raise their hands and write the answer on a
paper. (Pounce)
● The scoring for this round will be ,
○ +10/0 (Default)
○ +10/-5 (Pounce)
○ Type your answer along with what parts they correspond to. Not mentioning will be
assumed to be alphabetical order.
○ Example : X – Anshuman Panda Y – Narendra Modi

1.
_________ is a binding multilateral arrangement between
the United States government and other world
governments for cooperation in the exploration and
peaceful use of the Moon, Mars, and other astronomical
objects. India became the 27th nation to sign this.

2.
X unveils a new logo on the occasion of its
Foundation Day, commitment to facilitating
economic growth through capital formation,
while also incorporating the power of
technology and data into policy-making. X is
also chaired by Y which is the first female
person to hold this position.
Name X and Y

X - SEBI
Y - Madhabi Puri Buch

3.
This is the first look of film X tells the real-life, rags-to-riches story of
Punjab music sensation Amar Singh X, whose colorful lyrics delighted
his fans but may have led to his assassination at age 27. Identify X

4.
In the late 1950s, Grace Kelly, a Hollywood star turned princess of
Monaco, was photographed holding this item over her stomach to
conceal the early signs of her pregnancy because of which this item
shot to international fame and was renamed the Kelly. Hence it
became one of the most expensive items designed by that company.
This item came into popularity once again because of a 2011
Bollywood movie.
How do we better know this item?

Bagwati from Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

5.
This broken heirloom in the Lord of the Rings was forged into Anduril,
“Flame of the West” by the end of the third age. In cannon events, who
are the last two users of the of the sword before and after the reforging?
(X and Y respectively)

6.
The largest bone in a human skull X derives its name
from the Latin word Mandere meaning Y. This particular
bone is essential to gastronomical functions, talking, the
structure of the face and a component of facial beauty.
What are X and Y?

X - Mandible (Jawbone)
Y - Mandere means “to chew”, and thus, it means the chewing bone.
*Chocolates for guessing who that is ;)
*terms and conditions applied

ROUND 2 - It’s All About Bouncing Back
● 6 Questions
● Questions will go around team-wise. The questions WILL pass to the next team using Infinite
Bounce. That is, if Team 3 answers the question, the next question will be to Team 4.
● Teams for whom the question is not a direct can raise their hands to pounce as before.
○ +10/0 (Default)
○ +10/-5 (Pounce)
○ Example : X – SaiKrishna Rout Y – Narendra Modi

1.
Rameshwar Nath Kao (1918 - 2002) served as the first chief
of the organization X from its establishment in 1968 until
1977. He played a crucial role in the creation of Bangladesh
and the integration of Sikkim into India.
Such was his influence that those who worked under him
during this period were affectionately referred to as
'Kaoboys.'
His biography, authored by Nitin A. Gokhale, was published
by Bloomsbury India in November 2019. Currently, the book
is being adapted into a movie by Karan Johar.
Identify the organization X.

Research & Analysis Wing (R&AW)

2.
X was an English novelist and short story writer. X describes Y (a
fictional character created by X) as “detestable, bombastic, tiresome,
egocentric, little creep”.
However, public loved Y and hence, X refused to kill the character off,
claiming it was his/her duty to produce what public liked.
Identify X and Y.

X - Agatha Christie; Y - Hercule Poirot

3.
Francisco de Asís Tárrega Eixea was a Spanish
composer and classical guitarist of the late
Romantic period. He is often called "the father of
classical guitar" and is considered one of the
greatest guitarists of all time.
His composition Grand Val inspired one of the most
recognizable sounds in modern history. Id the tune
inspired from the composition.

4.
In 1969, Adrian Dalsey, Larry Hillblom and Robert Lynn took a step
to revolutionize world wide business by shipping papers via
airplane from San Francisco to Honolulu. This was the beginning
of international air express, which enabled fast delivery of
documents and shipments by airplane.
Name the company.

5.
The following audio message is a part of a
longer sequence of similar phrases in different
languages. This is to be a first contact message
if and when discovered.
Where have these messages been stored
along with the below images?
What are these messages a part of?

Golden Records, Voyager 1 and Voyager 2

6.
The mascot was conceived in 1954. The
story goes that X was chain-smoking and
searching for inspiration for an idea for
the Asian Paints mascot. Then
“…through the cloud of smoke he saw
the image of a little boy with a paintbrush
take shape, and Y mascot was born.”
ID Y this iconic mascot for Asian Paints
and its creator.

Round 3: Risk Hai Toh Ishq Hai
•6 Questions
•Open to all
•The scoring for this round will be:
•+10/0 (Default)
•+15/-5
•+20/-10
•Teams are free to choose the points they want to go for each question
•You’re supposed to submit your answers via ONLY pounce.
•Type your answer along with points you want to go for
•Example : Kamala Harris 20
•No mention of points will be considered under default scoring.

All the brand names and logos are inspired from Greek
Mythology
Nike- Greek goddess of victory
Maserati- Trident of Poseidon, the god of seas in Greek
mythology.
Pandora- The first mortal woman in Greek mythology

2.
The ICC ODI Cricket World Cup has witnessed some
remarkable displays of batting prowess, including high-
scoring matches. Identify team "X," which holds the record
for the highest total ever scored in a World Cup innings, and
"Y," the team against which it was scored.

X - Australia
Y - Afghanistan
2015 World Cup (Aus scored 417/6)

3.
Formula 1, known for its high-speed thrills and exhilarating
races, has witnessed numerous iconic moments throughout its
history. Can you identify "X," the legendary driver who holds the
record for the most consecutive wins in Formula 1, and "Y," the
Grand Prix in which he achieved the feat.

X – Sebastian Vettel
Y – 2013 Brazilian Grand Prix

4.
In the realm of automobile history, which company created and
launched the EV1, an all-electric vehicle ahead of its time, only
to be discontinued later? Which is the company and what is the
launch year ?

5.
Identify the relationship between these images.

These anime movie are produced by same director
Makoto Shinkai

6.
By looking at the 1st 3 digit of the X you can identify the country from which the
product is originated. For example, In X if first 3 words are 050 or 50 its means the
product has been manufactured in Britain.
What is X what are we talking about.

ROUND 4 - ONLY POUNCE
● 6 Questions
● Questions will go around team-wise. The questions WILL NOT pass to the next team.
● Teams for whom the question is not a direct can raise their hands to pounce.
○ +20/0 (Default)
○ +20/-10 (Pounce)
○ Example : X – Hardik Mishra Y – Narendra Modi

1.
● X is one of the most famous and revered people of the 19th-20th century.
● A little known fact about this fatherly figure is that in the late 19th century X had
the opportunity to visit a then-one-of-a-kind landmark which continues to be
popular to this day.
● X also dined at the landmark (image follows),This visit is described in X's
autobiography
● Identify X, which place did X visit?

Mahatma Gandhi, The Great Exhibition of Paris
(Eiffel Tower) 1889

2.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,
“timber cutter” is one of the most dangerous jobs
in America , with an annual fatality rate of 117.8
per 100,000 workers, or 0.12 percent.
But, technically, __________ is a more
dangerous job. In the 226 years, the overall
annual fatality rate is 3.7 percent.
Which job ?

3.
The Deccan Gymkhana of Pune drafted the first rules and
regulations of this game in 1914. In 1919, the elliptical field
dimensions were standardized which were changed to rectangular
only in 1935.
The inaugural season of “Ultimate ______” ran from August 4 to
September 14, 2022.
The sport is widely played across South Asia.
Which sport are we talking about?

4.
In PAPPU CAN’T DANCE SAALA’, the party song from Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na ,
we were introduced to ‘Pappu’ who is everything but a dancer. The Actor is
Shakun Batra the director of 2022 film X . The IMDB summary of movie is
“Takes you on a journey into the deep rooted intricacies of modern human
relationships”.
Identify X

5.
Bisht is a traditional men’s cloak popular in the Arab world, and worn in
general for thousands of years. According to ancient Christian and
Hebrew paintings, a similar robe was worn in the days of Jesus, by the
people of the Levant. Where recently have seen this robe in news?

6.
X remains the only Indian Cricketer on whom a World Cup logo has
been modelled on. X 's bowling action was the official inspiration
behind the Y Cricket World Cup logo. Identify X and Y

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