15th august quiz

ORGANISED BYORGANISED BY
Q.M—SANAKENDU SUTRADHAR

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XX(born 1930) is an Indian(born 1930) is an Indian
columnist, humorist, writercolumnist, humorist, writer
and playwright.and playwright. weeklyweekly
column first appeared incolumn first appeared in
Chitralekha in March 1971Chitralekha in March 1971
and ever since has beenand ever since has been
looking at contemporarylooking at contemporary
issues from a differentissues from a different
perspective. He has publishedperspective. He has published
80 books, over the years,80 books, over the years,
three books are based on thethree books are based on the
columns he wrote in Gujaraticolumns he wrote in Gujarati
newspaper, Divya Bhaskar.Idnewspaper, Divya Bhaskar.Id
X?X?

Taarak Mehta from Taarak MehtaTaarak Mehta from Taarak Mehta
ki ooltah Chashma fameki ooltah Chashma fame

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The origin of the word or Tradition isThe origin of the word or Tradition is XX is debated. Someis debated. Some
modern scholars, like Shashibhusan Das Gupta havemodern scholars, like Shashibhusan Das Gupta have
suggested that it may be derived either from Sanskritsuggested that it may be derived either from Sanskrit
wordword vatulavatula, which means "enlightened, lashed by the, which means "enlightened, lashed by the
wind to the point of losing one's sanity, god's madcap,wind to the point of losing one's sanity, god's madcap,
detached from the world, and seeker of truth", or fromdetached from the world, and seeker of truth", or from
vyakulavyakula, which means "restless, agitated" . In 2005, the, which means "restless, agitated" . In 2005, the
X tradition was included in the list of "Masterpieces theX tradition was included in the list of "Masterpieces the
Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity" byOral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity" by
UNESCO.Id the Tradition?UNESCO.Id the Tradition?

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Muslim women like Young and middle aged in India andMuslim women like Young and middle aged in India and
Pakistan have been increasingly seen sporting thePakistan have been increasingly seen sporting the
chooda, mangalsutra and the sindoor. None of them seechooda, mangalsutra and the sindoor. None of them see
a taboo in it and take it as a fashion statement that addsa taboo in it and take it as a fashion statement that adds
to their 'just married' look. This also works for them dueto their 'just married' look. This also works for them due
to fact that there is nothing that differentiates marriedto fact that there is nothing that differentiates married
women from those who are still single. Members of thewomen from those who are still single. Members of the
community have been largely understanding and havecommunity have been largely understanding and have
taken no exception to this.taken no exception to this.
 What reason behind that fashion trend?What reason behind that fashion trend?

Popularity of saas-bahu soaps in India and PakistanPopularity of saas-bahu soaps in India and Pakistan..

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Name the mythical creature found on the masthead of
the Hindu.

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The X industry is pegged as a Rs 1200 croreThe X industry is pegged as a Rs 1200 crore
industry in India, according to Assocham. Itindustry in India, according to Assocham. It
employs over 70,000 artisans and seasonalemploys over 70,000 artisans and seasonal
workers. However, the industry is facing aworkers. However, the industry is facing a
severe labour shortage today.Bareilly, Jaipur,severe labour shortage today.Bareilly, Jaipur,
Kolkata, Jodhpur, Ahmedabad and Lucknow areKolkata, Jodhpur, Ahmedabad and Lucknow are
among the major manufacturing hubs ofamong the major manufacturing hubs of
X. Rising cost of raw materials, increasedX. Rising cost of raw materials, increased
competition from China-made products arecompetition from China-made products are
some of the factors attributed to the dwindlingsome of the factors attributed to the dwindling
fortunes of the X industry. What is X?fortunes of the X industry. What is X?

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The person who suggested these was Carl KhandalawallaThe person who suggested these was Carl Khandalawalla
an eminent critic and connoisseur of art. Khandalawalla’san eminent critic and connoisseur of art. Khandalawalla’s
suggestion were based on the brief that of the twosuggestion were based on the brief that of the two
selections, one should denote prosperity throughselections, one should denote prosperity through
industry and the other prosperity through agriculture.industry and the other prosperity through agriculture.
Carl Khandalawalla was recommended by J R D Tata.Carl Khandalawalla was recommended by J R D Tata.
Based on Carl Khandalawalla’s proposal bids wereBased on Carl Khandalawalla’s proposal bids were
invited and Shri Ram Kinkar Baij’s designs wereinvited and Shri Ram Kinkar Baij’s designs were
selected. The project however took longer to completeselected. The project however took longer to complete
and even after completion there were complaints aboutand even after completion there were complaints about
nudity. What is being referred to here?nudity. What is being referred to here?

THE YAKSHA AND YAKSHINI STATUESTHE YAKSHA AND YAKSHINI STATUES
OUTSIDE THE RBI BUILDING IN DELHIOUTSIDE THE RBI BUILDING IN DELHI

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Originally a little-known town, X became famous in India inOriginally a little-known town, X became famous in India in
1957 owing to its connection with Vividh Bharati. The1957 owing to its connection with Vividh Bharati. The
largest number of requests for film songs addressed tolargest number of requests for film songs addressed to
the channel came from X.Young listeners from the townthe channel came from X.Young listeners from the town
would compete among themselves to send out the mostwould compete among themselves to send out the most
song requests in a day or month.Vividh Bharati Radiosong requests in a day or month.Vividh Bharati Radio
listeners thus became familiar with the town of X. Manylisteners thus became familiar with the town of X. Many
listeners of Vividh Bharti used to doubt the existence oflisteners of Vividh Bharti used to doubt the existence of
such a village, and thus the “X" came to be associatedsuch a village, and thus the “X" came to be associated
with any less-known or insignificant place.with any less-known or insignificant place.

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Gentleman on the left is H.N.
Bahuguna, a former chief
minister of Uttar Pradesh.
He contested against __X__ in
the 1984 parliamentary
elections from Allahabad
constituency, and lost by
approximately 1,87,000 votes.Id
the X?

Amitabh BachhanAmitabh Bachhan

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 PUT FUNDAPUT FUNDA
X………………………... NarratorX………………………... Narrator
 Vinod NagpalVinod Nagpal ... Basesar Ram: alcoholic father... Basesar Ram: alcoholic father
 Joyshri AroraJoyshri Arora ... Bhagwanti: the mother, a housewife... Bhagwanti: the mother, a housewife
 Rajesh PuriRajesh Puri ... Lalit Prasad a.k.a. Lalloo: the eldest son,... Lalit Prasad a.k.a. Lalloo: the eldest son,
unemployed and looking for a jobunemployed and looking for a job
 Abhinav ChaturvediAbhinav Chaturvedi ... Chander Prakash a.k.a. Nanhe: the... Chander Prakash a.k.a. Nanhe: the
younger son, aspiring to be a cricketeryounger son, aspiring to be a cricketer
 Seema BhargavaSeema Bhargava ... Gunvanti a.k.a. Badki, a social worker... Gunvanti a.k.a. Badki, a social worker
 Divya SethDivya Seth ... Rupvanti a. k. a. Majhli, aspiring to be an actress... Rupvanti a. k. a. Majhli, aspiring to be an actress
 Loveleen MishraLoveleen Mishra ... Preeti a.k.a. Chhutki, aspiring to be a... Preeti a.k.a. Chhutki, aspiring to be a
doctordoctor
 Lahiri SinghLahiri Singh ... Dadaji: retired military man and the grandfather... Dadaji: retired military man and the grandfather
 Sushma SethSushma Seth ... Imarti a.k.a. Dadi: the grandmother... Imarti a.k.a. Dadi: the grandmother
 Renuka IsraniRenuka Israni ... Usha Rani, Lalloo's wife... Usha Rani, Lalloo's wife
 Kamia MalhotraKamia Malhotra ... Kamia Lal... Kamia Lal

India’first tv soap HUMLOGIndia’first tv soap HUMLOG

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AnandGhan composed the music for the following MarathiAnandGhan composed the music for the following Marathi
films:films:
1960: Ram Ram Pavhna1960: Ram Ram Pavhna
1963: Maratha TitukaMelvava1963: Maratha TitukaMelvava
1963: MohityanchiManjula1963: MohityanchiManjula
1965: SadhiManase1965: SadhiManase
1969: TambadiMati1969: TambadiMati
---by which name anandaghan better known to us?---by which name anandaghan better known to us?

Lata MangeshkarLata Mangeshkar

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According to historic records, X were firstAccording to historic records, X were first
worn as early as the 13th century.worn as early as the 13th century.
Previously known as Kapashi, Pie-taan,Previously known as Kapashi, Pie-taan,
Kachkadi, Bakkalnali, and Pukari, theKachkadi, Bakkalnali, and Pukari, the
name indicated the village where theyname indicated the village where they
were made.were made. This thing made from buffaloThis thing made from buffalo
skin.Whic very popular Indian item?skin.Whic very popular Indian item?

Kohlapuri chappalsKohlapuri chappals

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X , Arjun Malhotra Subhash Arora, Badam Kishore Kumar,X , Arjun Malhotra Subhash Arora, Badam Kishore Kumar,
T.V Bharadwaj and Arun Kumar H jointly started aT.V Bharadwaj and Arun Kumar H jointly started a
company named Microcomp Limited.The focus of thecompany named Microcomp Limited.The focus of the
company was design and manufacturing of scientificcompany was design and manufacturing of scientific
calculators. The venture provided its founders money tocalculators. The venture provided its founders money to
start a company that focused on manufacturingstart a company that focused on manufacturing
computers. X received support from the Government ofcomputers. X received support from the Government of
Uttar Pradesh to set up manufacturing in Noida.Id the XUttar Pradesh to set up manufacturing in Noida.Id the X
and the company?and the company?

Shiv Nadar & HCLShiv Nadar & HCL

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 Rules of which indian sportsRules of which indian sports
 Each team consists of 12 players, but only 9 players take the field.Each team consists of 12 players, but only 9 players take the field.
 A match consists of two innings. An innings consists of chasing andA match consists of two innings. An innings consists of chasing and
running turns of 9 minutes each.running turns of 9 minutes each.
 Then, 1 team sits/kneels in the middle of the court, in a row, withThen, 1 team sits/kneels in the middle of the court, in a row, with
adjacent members facing opposite directions.adjacent members facing opposite directions.
 The chasers ends in the shortest time possible.The chasers ends in the shortest time possible.
 The team that takes the shortest time to tag all the opponents in theThe team that takes the shortest time to tag all the opponents in the
field, wins.field, wins.

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The Brand Trust Report, India Study, 2011 is a book writtenThe Brand Trust Report, India Study, 2011 is a book written
in 2011 that analyses various Indian brands and how thein 2011 that analyses various Indian brands and how the
public view them. The book is a result of a detailedpublic view them. The book is a result of a detailed
research on brand trust that generated 16,000 uniqueresearch on brand trust that generated 16,000 unique
brands from over 10,000 hours of fieldwork conducted inbrands from over 10,000 hours of fieldwork conducted in
9 cities. Topping the rankings is Nokia (1100 FTW!),9 cities. Topping the rankings is Nokia (1100 FTW!),
followed by other expected companies such as Tata,followed by other expected companies such as Tata,
Sony, SBI, etc. Number 57 on the list, however, is ratherSony, SBI, etc. Number 57 on the list, however, is rather
unique. Give me the name of this brand.unique. Give me the name of this brand.

Sachin TendulkarSachin Tendulkar

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Recently there was news that X will be builtRecently there was news that X will be built
in Dubai, by Link Global Ltd. Spreadin Dubai, by Link Global Ltd. Spread
across 200,000 sq.metres, it will be basedacross 200,000 sq.metres, it will be based
on original designs and also include aon original designs and also include a
300-room luxury hotel, a mall and cocktail300-room luxury hotel, a mall and cocktail
bars. The developers are also pitching itbars. The developers are also pitching it
as a wedding venue. What is happening?as a wedding venue. What is happening?
Mind it this is India quiz!!!!!!Mind it this is India quiz!!!!!!

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 In 2010, a certain section of the Indian army has almostIn 2010, a certain section of the Indian army has almost
put an end to a certain practise of theirs, activelyput an end to a certain practise of theirs, actively
followed since 1959, on the grounds of health.followed since 1959, on the grounds of health.
 According to General Himmat Singh, most people of theAccording to General Himmat Singh, most people of the
unit complained of wrecking their knee joints and theunit complained of wrecking their knee joints and the
lower half of their bodies, foot injuries and also heavylower half of their bodies, foot injuries and also heavy
mental strain.mental strain.
what practice?what practice?

Goose step’in wagha borderGoose step’in wagha border

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•1 GB RAM + 16 GB ROM
•1.5 Ghz MT6589 Turbo
Chipset
•13 MP Camera
•Corning Glass 2
•Screen 5 inches
PUT FUNDA? RECENTLY IN
NEWS?

SMART NAMO …NAMO STANDSSMART NAMO …NAMO STANDS
FOR NARENDRA MODIFOR NARENDRA MODI

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 ““……a single projectilea single projectile
Charged with the power of the universeCharged with the power of the universe
An incandescent column of smoke and flameAn incandescent column of smoke and flame
As bright as a thousand sunsAs bright as a thousand suns
Rose in all its splendour…Rose in all its splendour…
…an unknown weapon,…an unknown weapon,
An iron thunderbolt,An iron thunderbolt,
A gigantic messenger of death…”A gigantic messenger of death…”
This is a description of a graphic novel called 18 days byThis is a description of a graphic novel called 18 days by
Grant Morrison. What is 18 days about?Grant Morrison. What is 18 days about?

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 Tshering Phintso XTshering Phintso X born 25 March 1948, is an Indian actor. Heborn 25 March 1948, is an Indian actor. He
has also starred in some international projects, the most famoushas also starred in some international projects, the most famous
beingbeing Seven Years in TibetSeven Years in Tibet where he acted alongside Hollywoodwhere he acted alongside Hollywood
actor Brad Pitt. In 2003, X was awarded the Padma Shree.actor Brad Pitt. In 2003, X was awarded the Padma Shree.
completed his schooling from Birla Vidya Mandir, Nainital,completed his schooling from Birla Vidya Mandir, Nainital,
Uttarakhand in 1964. X’s love of horses and horse riding began atUttarakhand in 1964. X’s love of horses and horse riding began at
an early age, as his family was into horse breeding.an early age, as his family was into horse breeding.
 He nursed an ambition to join the Indian Army and won the BestHe nursed an ambition to join the Indian Army and won the Best
Cadet award from West Bengal and participated in the Republic DayCadet award from West Bengal and participated in the Republic Day
parade. In an interview to The Times of India newspaper, he saidparade. In an interview to The Times of India newspaper, he said
that he had qualified for prestigious Armed Forces Medical College,that he had qualified for prestigious Armed Forces Medical College,
Pune but withdrew admission to join Film and Television Institute ofPune but withdrew admission to join Film and Television Institute of
India (FTII), Pune. Actress Jaya Bhaduri, his classmate at FTII,India (FTII), Pune. Actress Jaya Bhaduri, his classmate at FTII,
Pune.Id the X?Pune.Id the X?

Dany DengzongpaDany Dengzongpa

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 NameName: __________: __________
 Identity/ClassIdentity/Class: Human/extra-dimensional hybrid, armed with: Human/extra-dimensional hybrid, armed with
advanced technologyadvanced technology
 His JobHis Job: Defender of the Earth and the spaceways.: Defender of the Earth and the spaceways.
 AffiliationsAffiliations: Agent of the World Government: Agent of the World Government
 EnemiesEnemies: The 12 criminals viz Teja, Vikal, Morpho, Computo,: The 12 criminals viz Teja, Vikal, Morpho, Computo,
Mohini, Paras, Gravito, Kineto, Sonic, Venom, Durgati, ChhalasurMohini, Paras, Gravito, Kineto, Sonic, Venom, Durgati, Chhalasur
 Known RelativesKnown Relatives::
 Father --------------------- Dr. Om Swarup (a brilliant scientist);Father --------------------- Dr. Om Swarup (a brilliant scientist);
 Mother -------------------- Parchhaayee;Mother -------------------- Parchhaayee;
 Maternal grandfather - Kaala Saaya (ruler of the parasites from theMaternal grandfather - Kaala Saaya (ruler of the parasites from the
13th Dimension)13th Dimension)
 Base of OperationsBase of Operations: Outer space: Outer space
 Powers/AbilitiesPowers/Abilities: Yogic powers of concentration, immunity to: Yogic powers of concentration, immunity to
radiationradiation

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A proclamation by the Governor of Ohio on June 26, 2010A proclamation by the Governor of Ohio on June 26, 2010
ends as follows:ends as follows:
Now, therefore, I, Ted Strickland, Governor of the StateNow, therefore, I, Ted Strickland, Governor of the State
of Ohio, in recognition of her concert at the Palaceof Ohio, in recognition of her concert at the Palace
Theatre in Columbus, Ohio do hereby proclaim Sunday,Theatre in Columbus, Ohio do hereby proclaim Sunday,
June 26, 2010 throughout the state of Ohio, asJune 26, 2010 throughout the state of Ohio, as
____________________________
FITB. (Clue –celebrated day of something releted toFITB. (Clue –celebrated day of something releted to
india)india)

Shreya Ghoshal dayShreya Ghoshal day

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 Nearly 60% of the infrastructure of this landmarkNearly 60% of the infrastructure of this landmark
has worn out till date (since 1943) due the anhas worn out till date (since 1943) due the an
acidic pollutant consisting of lime and paraffinacidic pollutant consisting of lime and paraffin
that.To counter this, engineers will cover the 86that.To counter this, engineers will cover the 86
pillars with washable fiberglass which cannot bepillars with washable fiberglass which cannot be
corroded, at a cost of Rs.16 lacs.corroded, at a cost of Rs.16 lacs.
 Which landmark and what is theWhich landmark and what is the
pollutant?pollutant?

Howrah Bridge for Pan andHowrah Bridge for Pan and
GutkhaGutkha

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 The day whenThe day when Veda Vyasa started dictating theVeda Vyasa started dictating the
epic Mahabharataepic Mahabharata to Ganesha.to Ganesha.
TheThe birthday of Parashuramabirthday of Parashurama ..
In Orissa farmers start ploughing their land andIn Orissa farmers start ploughing their land and
construction of chariots for Rath Yatra beginsconstruction of chariots for Rath Yatra begins
at Puri.at Puri.
 Early morning, a male member of Jat family goes to fieldEarly morning, a male member of Jat family goes to field
with shovel. All the animals and birds encountered onwith shovel. All the animals and birds encountered on
the way to the field indicates omen and predictions forthe way to the field indicates omen and predictions for
rains and crops.rains and crops.
Id the day?Id the day?

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X started playing cricket in 1943. In 1945 heX started playing cricket in 1943. In 1945 he
played club cricket for New Hind Sportsplayed club cricket for New Hind Sports
Club. He also played for YoungClub. He also played for Young
Maharashtra XI, Gul Mohar Mills andMaharashtra XI, Gul Mohar Mills and
Bombay Port. He played in only one first-Bombay Port. He played in only one first-
class match for all-India State Bankclass match for all-India State Bank
against Hyderabad in the Moin-ud-Dowlaagainst Hyderabad in the Moin-ud-Dowla
tournament in 1963-64. Who is it?tournament in 1963-64. Who is it?

Ramakant AcharekarRamakant Acharekar

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X----de Albuquerque(1453 – December 16, 1515) was a Portuguese nobleman,X----de Albuquerque(1453 – December 16, 1515) was a Portuguese nobleman,
a naval general officer whose military and administrative activities asa naval general officer whose military and administrative activities as
second governor of Portuguese India conquered and established thesecond governor of Portuguese India conquered and established the
Portuguese colonial empire in the Indian ocean. He is generally consideredPortuguese colonial empire in the Indian ocean. He is generally considered
a world conquest military genius. He was responsible for building numerousa world conquest military genius. He was responsible for building numerous
fortresses to defend key points that he was taking and established a net offortresses to defend key points that he was taking and established a net of
diplomatic relations. Shortly before his death he was awarded viceroy anddiplomatic relations. Shortly before his death he was awarded viceroy and
"Duke of Goa" by king Manuel I of Portugal, being the first Portuguese duke"Duke of Goa" by king Manuel I of Portugal, being the first Portuguese duke
not from the royal family, and the first Portuguese title landed overseas.not from the royal family, and the first Portuguese title landed overseas.
However he is immortalised in the form of somthing else which he used toHowever he is immortalised in the form of somthing else which he used to
bring on his journeys to Goa......what?bring on his journeys to Goa......what?

Alphanso MangoesAlphanso Mangoes

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 The first time we meet X, he is transferred from hisThe first time we meet X, he is transferred from his
hometown Chennai to Kota since he reported about hishometown Chennai to Kota since he reported about his
boss wasting department money. Later on for this natureboss wasting department money. Later on for this nature
of his he gets transferred to places like Mukuteshwar,of his he gets transferred to places like Mukuteshwar,
Jaipur, CherraPunji, Delhi and back to Chennai.Jaipur, CherraPunji, Delhi and back to Chennai.
Whether his wife Meenakshi accompanies him to theseWhether his wife Meenakshi accompanies him to these
places or not, he is accompanied by Y.places or not, he is accompanied by Y.
Incidentally, X “does not worry” because Y is with himIncidentally, X “does not worry” because Y is with him
and solves his problemsand solves his problems
Id X and YId X and Y

X-MurthyX-Murthy
Y- Voltas All Weather ACY- Voltas All Weather AC

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 Katherine Mayo, a racist american author wroteKatherine Mayo, a racist american author wrote
a book in 1927 in which she talked about thea book in 1927 in which she talked about the
weak sexuality of Indian males which lead toweak sexuality of Indian males which lead to
masturbation, rape, homosexuality andmasturbation, rape, homosexuality and
premature pregenancies. She questioned India'spremature pregenancies. She questioned India's
nationalistic leaders, treatment of women etc. asnationalistic leaders, treatment of women etc. as
well. Years later, a movie was created with thewell. Years later, a movie was created with the
same title, the makers saying their work was 'asame title, the makers saying their work was 'a
challenge to this book, in an attempt to evictchallenge to this book, in an attempt to evict
from the minds of the people the scurrilous workfrom the minds of the people the scurrilous work
that is Miss Mayo's book'. What work?that is Miss Mayo's book'. What work?

Making of Mother India movieMaking of Mother India movie

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Santhosh George
Kulangara
What is he the first Indian to become?

Santhosh George Kulangara is the first prospectiveSanthosh George Kulangara is the first prospective
Space Tourist confirmed for space-tour operatorSpace Tourist confirmed for space-tour operator
Virgin Galactic’s spaceflightVirgin Galactic’s spaceflight

The Bharat Mata temple atThe Bharat Mata temple at
VaranasiVaranasi

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