Biz-Tech Quiz Grand Finale

Format of the Quiz
• Mixed Bag.(16)
• Write Brothers.(5)
• Mixed Bag II.(16)
• Buzzinga. (8)

Please Remember…..
• Bold words in the questions are distinct
clues. Try to decipher the clues judiciously.
• Look for the underlined words to answer.
• The icons used in the question slide has
certain meanings :----
Visual Video Audio

What’s in Offer….
 16 Questions
 Infinite Bounce + Pounce
 Marks for each correct answer :--
+ 10 marks : (Bounce)
+ 10 / - 05 : (Pounce)
 Half Points available as and when
specified by QM

|| Q. 1 ||
Biz-Tech Quiz, Pantheon-2018 Quiz Master : Somnath Chanda
What in the world of technology will you get from
these two visual clues?

|| A. 1 ||
Instagram
(The Name was coined after joining ‘Instant Camera’ & ‘Telegram’)
Happy Birthday…………….

|| Q. 2 ||
Well-known British filmmaker Sir Alexander Korda
once signed a ‘promising’ writer to write the
screenplay based on the reign of King George V. The
writer who was once tipped to be the official
biographer of John D. Rockefeller, prepared a
splendid but politics-heavy draft. Ultimately it was
not filmed and the writer’s movie career never took off.
Who was that screenplay writer?

|| A. 2 ||
Winston Churchill

|| Q. 3 ||
This screenshot from a 2018-ad campaign featuring
this lady and the popular comedian Rhys Darby
highlighted a major controversy. Darby, after
consulting the Gettys stock photo library, Starbucks
cafes, inflight magazines of several international
airlines, the souvenir globes at the Smithsonian Air &
Space Museum and also at the New Yorks Central
Park Zoo, became suspicious of some foul-play.
a) Who is this lady?
b) Which issue is being addressed through this ad?

|| Q. 3 ||

|| A. 3 (a) ||
Jacinda Ardern, PM of New Zealand

|| A. 3 (b) ||
Put New Zealand back on the map

|| Q. 4 ||
It was originally designed for a newspaper competition
to find the best method to carry people easily. In
1903 a patent was submitted by W.J. Graham of
Enfield in Middlesex after he saw a cartoon by George
Moore. Soon this product became extremely popular till
the advent of cheap cars. Armies also found it extremely
useful and used these in large numbers during WW2.
What is being talked about that became extremely
popular in India because of a classic filmy connection?

|| A. 4 ||
Sidecar

|| Q. 5 ||
Tibet’s biggest export to the
U.S.A. till 1951 used to be Yak
tails.
What specific purpose did it
serve?

|| A. 5 ||
Santa Claus’ Hair & Beards

|| Q. 6 ||
Japan’s latest ‘idol’ band, the _________ _________ Girls, took
to the stage for their debut concert on 12 January, 2018 to
educate the public about _________ _________ . Their debut
song, titled – ‘The Moon, _________ _________ and Me’
contains lyrics like : "Be careful about your password!
Don't use the same one!", and “Don’t underestimate the
market!”. In keeping with the theme, fans were required
to pay to take a picture with one of his favorite performer.
What is so special about this band?

|| A. 6 ||
Virtual Currency Girls

|| Q. 7 ||
Sampuru (derived from the English word for ‘sample’),
has given rise to an industry worth over 10 billion yen
per year. It is estimated that high-end clients often make
single orders of over 1 million yen. During the late 1920s,
highly skilled artisans and candle makers were
employed to make these. Paraffin was used to create
these until the mid-1980s, but because its colors faded
when exposed to heat or sunlight, manufacturers later
switched to polyvinyl chloride, which is ‘nearly eternal’.
What exactly is sampuru?

|| A. 7 ||
Fake foods used as displays outside restaurants

|| Q. 8 ||
UK-based AW Lymn is a much sought after name in this
segment. To cater to it’s clientele, the company
provides a wide array of options – from old-world
horse drawn carriages to a convoy of Rolls-Royce
cars, from professional gospel singers to the
marching bands. The invitation-only events are
usually graced by former Presidents, sitting
politicians & celebrities from all spheres of life.
Elizabeth Meyer, a leading consultant in this field,
shares a lot in her memoir, titled – ‘Good Mourning’.
Which business is this?

|| A. 8 ||
Designer Funeral

|| Q. 9 ||
In 1967, he began his career as a cashier in his
maternal uncle Seth Charan Das Ram Lal’s travel agency,
East West Agencies, at a starting salary of Rs. 300/-
per month. After graduating in Commerce, he changed
his track. To create his own identity, he founded
something in 1992 to provide the Joy of Flying to
others.
What did he found?

|| Q. 9 ||

|| A. 9 ||
Jet Airways

|| Q. 10 ||
Combining centuries-old craft with some of the
freshest specimens, produced as a reaction to
common human emotions, the ingredients are gently
boiled, released into shallow crystallisation tanks,
then harvested by hand and finally rinsed in brine.
Developed in collaboration with Studio Weave and
expert ‘harvesters’ Halen M̫ n, these are all part of an
exclusive collection of this daily household item.
What is so unique about these products?

|| Q. 10 ||

|| A. 10 ||
Salt made from Human Tears

|| Q. 11 ||
Geneva-born Kojo was accused of wrongdoing nearly
20 years ago in the UN’s oil-for-food program.
Although he was never prosecuted, he was accused of
helping his Swiss-based employer, Cotecna, land a $10
million-per-year contract. His name again came back
in news during the recent Panama Papers Scandal. He
allegedly used a Mossack Fonseca-arranged offshore
account to buy a London apartment for more than
$500,000 in 2003.
Who was his Noble-laureate father?

|| A. 11 ||
Kofi Annan

|| Q. 12 ||
Subramanya Swamy temple in Andhra Pradesh is
considered very holy and ‘jagrutha’. Devotees offer lot
of items as hundi. Opened after every 108 days, the
authorities found something very strange in the
donation box which included Rs. 48.8 lakh cash, 89
grams gold and 1.58 kg silver items in March 2018.
The initial decision taken by the authorities to auction
that sealed-pack item and donate the proceeds to the
temple.
Which ‘offering’ created the ripple?

|| A. 12 ||
iPhone 6

|| Q. 13 ||
‘Mood Swings’, an exhibition of iron sculptures, was
organised at the Halcyon Gallery, London in 2013.
Growing up in Hibbing, in an area of Minnesota known
as the ‘Iron Range’, the ‘sculptor’ was surrounded by the
influence of industry during his childhood in the region.
Trivial items like cutlery, screw drivers, springs etc.
were welded together to create the exhibits, mainly
structure of some gates.
Who is the ‘sculptor’?

|| Q. 13 ||

|| A. 13 ||
Bob Dylan

|| Q. 14 ||
Printed by Cartor S.A., France using a special silk
screen printing process known as serigraphy, for the
very first time. Only 500 copies were made and were
duly distributed to guests and dignitaries. It happened
in 1976 to celebrate a momentous occasion.
What were those items whose official price was set at
Rs. 10?

|| A. 14 ||
Jinnah Gold Stamps by Pakistan

|| Q. 15 ||
Deepika Padukone made quite a statement at the 2018
Cannes Red Carpet with this dramatic pink gown. But
this stunning origami dress from the Ashi Studio’s
Summer Collection was heavily mocked by the
twitteratis for it’s resemblance to something that
reminds us of our good old schooldays. A prominent
hindu deity or some beautiful heavenly ladies also
featured prominently in those mocking tweets.
What was the dress compared with?

|| Q. 15 ||

|| A. 15 ||
Pencil Shavings

|| Q. 16 ||
XLRI, established in 1949 and IIM-C, established in
1961 were then the only 2 B-Schools in this part of
India. Apart from many educational & cultural
activities between them, an annual cricket match is
also played.
In the 1970s, IIM-C once fielded a mixed cricket team
during that match. Playing as an opener, one lady
scored a century in that prestigious match.
This hitherto unknown trivia came into light because
of a certain development involving her, in Feb 2018.
Who was that century-making opener?

|| A. 16 ||
Indra Nooyi

 Written Round
 The round is about
the Fonts & Typefaces
 Marks for each correct answer :--
+ 10 marks : (without stake)
+ 15 / - 05 : (with stake)

|| Q. 1 ||
The font created controversy when people started
using it in legal documents and on a Dutch war
memorial. People asked for a ban on the font in 1999.
Vincent Connare – the designer of the font once told
Wall Street Journal, “If you love it, you don’t know much
about typography. If you hate it, you really don't know
much about typography, either, and you should get
another hobby.”
Which font is this?

|| Q. 2 ||
In 2014, Brandia Central presented a concept of its
corporate typeface, Dusha which mean ‘soul’. The font,
designed by Dino dos Santos was immediately
subjected to criticism. The agency was expected to
improve it shortly after and to present a satisfactory
final version. In 2018, it gained it’s long due exposure.
Where have you seen this font?

|| Q. 3 ||
Frenchman Claude ________ was one of the first
freelancing engravers. He was commissioned by the
King of France to print a series of books, based on
the handwriting of the King's librarian. Just a few
years ago, it has been claimed that U.S. govt. can save
nearly half a billion dollars a year, just by printing all
of its documents exclusively in the font created long
ago by Claude ________.
What was his surname?

|| Q. 4 ||
The official emblem of the
2018 Summer Youth
Olympics was presented in July
2015, three years before the
games. Inspired by the host
city’s vibrant culture, the
emblem truly reflects the
diversity of Buenos Aires.
What does each letter, written
in a newly designed font, of
the emblem represent?

|| Q. 5 ||
At the launch of an iconic product on January 24, 1984,
this font library was a critical part of the presentation. It
was the first to offer not only the 9 city-named fonts but
also style choices—Plain, Bold, Italic, Bold Italic,
Underline, Outline, Shadowed — for each. The team
handling the font designing was represented by Susan
Kare, Andy Hertzfeld, Bill Atkinson and another one
who learnt a lot about fonts during a calligraphy course
at Reed taught by Father Robert Palladino.
Who was he?

|| Q. 5 ||

|| A. 1 ||
Comic Sans

|| A. 2 ||
2018 FIFA World Cup

|| A. 3 ||
Garamond

|| A. 4 ||
Each letter represents a famous Landmark
(including the Floralis Genérica, Space Tower, the Columbus Theatre,
the National Library and the Obelisk)

|| A. 5 ||
Steve Jobs

|| Q. 1 ||
Before making his movie debut with ‘Dil Chahta Hai’
in 2001, Farhan Akhtar (along with his sister Zoya)
had his first outing as a director in 1998 on a project
featuring two people, one being a model named Renu
Desai (who was depicted as a mermaid and a violinist,
among others). The three minute long venture
marked the beginning of a long association between
Farhan and the other person in it.
Which project that may cause the medical condition –
dyspnoea, is being talked about?

|| A. 1 ||
Music video of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’

|| Q. 2 ||
Based on ‘shared values and reputations of integrity,
leadership, dedication and an unwavering customer-
first culture’, fund manager Magellan inked a three-year
deal in August 2017 estimated at the time to be worth
US$15 million. But it abruptly terminated it because of
the unwelcome involvement of a common item which,
contrary to it’s name, is today made up of aluminium
oxide or silicon carbide.
Few other companies, like LG & Weet-bix appreciated the
decision and followed suit.
What was the issue?

|| A. 2 ||
Sponsors exit after Sandpapergate Scandal

|| Q. 3 ||
Andrew Houston was a brilliant student and graduated
with a degree in Computer Science from the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. But he had to
face a lot of flak during his MIT-days for repeatedly
forgetting to carry his USB flash drive in the class or
project works. He began making something for his
personal use, but then realized that it could benefit
others with the same problems.
What was thus created?

|| A. 3 ||
Dropbox

|| Q. 4 ||
In Ireland, till 2009, blood donors were offered a
biscuit, a cup of sweet tea or a particular drink. The
objective was to restore sugar levels to allow the
person to be mobile immediately after donating blood.
The latter drink also helped to restore the level of iron
in the body. Unfortunately, in 2009, a change in the
motor-driving law ensured that this drink could no
longer be offered.
What drink is this?

|| A. 4 ||
Guinness Beer

|| Q. 5 ||
Developed in 1879 by Joseph Lawrence, a chemist, it
included eucalyptol, menthol, methyl salicylate and
thymol and used as a surgical antiseptic. Named after a
pioneer of surgery, it was later marketed as both a floor
cleaner and a cure for gonorrhoea. In order to increase
sales, an ad-agency was hired to create a ‘disease’ that
the brand could then be recommended for. An obscure
medical term for a common ailment was thus created.
Curiously, sales then boomed into millions within years.
a) Which brand is that?
b) What ‘medical term’ did the trick for the brand?

|| A. 5 (a) ||
Listerine

|| A. 5 (b) ||
Halitosis

|| Q. 6 ||
‘Baby Blue’, the memorable 1972 Badfinger track was
featured in this important scene in ‘The Departed’.
Later on, it was featured more prominently in another
project which had paid tributes to the world of
chemistry in a not-so-subtle way. Moreover,
incorporating the track is said to be an ingenious idea of
the director who wanted to have this as an ode to the
central theme of that project.
Where was it more famously used?

|| A. 6 ||
________

|| Q. 7 ||
This young chemist, working for UK food
manufacturers J. Lyons and Company, was part of the
team that created Mr. Whippy soft serve ice-cream.
As the legend grew, she was ultimately christened by
The Atlantic as the ‘____ ____ of Soft Serve’. But as per the
record, either J. F. McCullough or Tom Carvel deserved
credit as the first soft-serve maker.
Either, identify this lady or fill in the blanks.

|| Q. 7 ||

|| A. 7 ||
Margaret Thatcher or Iron Lady

|| Q. 8 ||
Noted IIT-K alumni, T.M. Ravi is a successful Silicon
Valley entrepreneur. Founder of companies like The
Hive & Peakstone Corporation, he was not the most
well known member of his family. That credit goes to
his grandfather - Sir K.S. Krishnan who became the
‘Fellow of the Royal Society’ in 1941 and was also the
first recipient of the Bhatnagar Award in 1958.
Despite all these glorious achievements, why Sir
Krishnan was considered an ‘unsung hero’?

|| A. 8 ||
He had a great role in the discovery of the Raman
Effect that gave India its first Nobel Prize in
Science in 1930 but was not given any proper
recognition for that

|| Q. 9 ||
A much anticipated auction took place recently at
Sotheby’s where the centre of attraction was a 105.4 cm
x 75.5 cm printed version of an artwork by French
artist Henri Brispot. It depicted a throng of people
queuing at the Indian Lounge of the Grand Café on
Boulevard des Capucines.
What is so quizzical about that work?
(Part of that work is shown in the vis)

|| A. 9 ||
World’s 1st Film Poster

|| Q. 10 ||
In 1863, the US Congress established a national
banking system and charged the US Treasury to
oversee the issuance of national banknotes. Two years
later, a separate body was instituted and charged with
preventing the counterfeiting of this currency. In
1901, one more task was added to this organization’s
duties courtesy an headline-grabbing act by
anarchist Leon Czolgosz.
a) Which organization?
b) What new task they are doing since 1901?

|| A. 10 (a) ||
The United States Secret Service

|| A. 10 (b) ||
Protecting the President of the USA

|| Q. 11 ||
The Swedish architecture firm Jagnefalt Milton has
been awarded in the masterplan competition for the
Norwegian city of Åndalsnes. The jury’s decision
unanimously went to their favour as the design is
helpful to deal with season-changes and also
emergency situations.
What is the speciality of the winning design that the
firm like to call ‘A Rolling Masterplan’?

|| Q. 11 ||

|| A. 11 ||
It Uses Railroads to Move the Components

|| Q. 12 ||
Tough it was termed ghostly and quite eerie,
organizers defended their decision by saying that it was
perfectly ‘suitable for the month of Ramadan’ and
was the result of forward-thinking and preparation.
The video of the event, featuring several high-end
names, has been retweeted more than 1,00,000 times.
What did the tech-savvy organisers of that fashion
show in Riyadh do to make sure that public sentiments
are not hurt, which ended up in controversy?

|| A. 12 ||
Used Drones instead of Models

|| Q. 13 ||
Canadian firm Bogle Seeds are into the business of
farming sunflower, corn, millet, oats and barley, as
well as selling various kinds of birdseed from their big
red barn. The Bogles opened up their farm to public,
charging $7.50 an adult and was making quite a good
money. But certain quest for perfection by the tourists
which was termed ‘a sort of zombie apocalypse’ by the
owners, has led to the abrupt closure of the farm for
good.
What was the issue?

|| A. 13 ||
Visitors started taking Selfies and caused a lot of
Damage to the Property

|| Q. 14 ||
While conducting research on the physiology of facial
expressions in the mid-19th century, French neurologist
Guillaume Duchenne gave some interesting fundas. As
per his research, this type of smile, also known as the
‘Botox Smile’, is a kind of fake smile, in which only the
zygomatic major muscle is voluntarily contracted to show
politeness. It is named after a now-defunct high flying
organisation whose employees would always flash the
same obligatory smile.
Which organisation, came back in news in India during
2016, gave it’s name to that smile?

|| Q. 14 ||

|| A. 14 ||
Pan-Am

|| Q. 15 ||
Conceptualised by Tampa-based optometrist Nate
Bonilla-Warford in 2010 to promote his business, the
activities on 16th April grew from strength to strength
in every passing year. Interestingly, there is no official
tie-up between the eponymous company and
Bonilla-Warford.
What is so special about the date?

|| A. 15 ||
FourSquare Day

|| Q. 16 ||
During her multiple tenures as CM, J. Jayalalithaa once
wanted to celebrate the successful completion of one
year in office in one of the most visible ways possible.
Proudly proclaiming - ‘One Year of Achievements
Hundred Years Leap Forward’, the front page ad in the
several top dailies, praised the ‘revolutionary
measures’ of Ms. Jayalalithaa.
What did Ramesh Srivats caption this omnipresence
incident across the print-media, on his tweet?
(It also seems to fit as the concluding answer to this quiz)

|| Q. 16 ||

|| A. 16 ||
‘Jaya he. Jaya he. Jaya, Jaya, Jaya, Jaya he’

 8 Questions
 On Buzzer
 Marks for each answer :--
+ 10 / - 05
 One attempt per Buzzer

|| Q. 1 ||

|| A. 1 ||
Pakyong

|| Q. 2 ||

|| A. 2 ||
Airbnb

|| A. 3 ||
Neil Armstrong

|| Q. 4 ||

|| A. 4 ||
Ted Turner

|| A. 5 ||
Hugh Hefner

|| Q. 6 ||

|| A. 6 ||
Entrepreneur

|| A. 7 ||
Oracle

|| Q. 8 ||

|| A. 8 ||
Nandan Nilekani

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