Adapted from a 1970s novel of the same name, this 1997 film had two sequels in 1998 and 2006, and is credited with revitalising the slasher genre along with Scream. Which film, that draws inspiration primarily from the urban legend known as The Hookman?

1759 is considered an Annus Mirabilis for Great Britain thanks to the numerous victories against the French. The French failed to capture the British garrison in the city of ______ (6 or 7) that year, and also lost the Battle of Wandiwash after this. This led to the surrender of a French possession in the vicinity. Which Indian city (6 or 7)?

The Triple Crown of European basketball refers to a club winning their country’s top-tier domestic league, national domestic cup, and the top-tier European continental competition in the same season. Which Spanish team, best known for its exploits in another sport, was the first to achieve this in 1964-65?

In 2021, the NGO St+art India launched the #DonateAWall initiative in Kolkata to paint murals across the city. In which Kolkata neighbourhood is this mural (visual) located? Considered to be the centre of the Bengali film industry, it is only fitting that the neighbourhood is served by the Mahanayak Uttam Kumar metro station.

Taylor Swift's 2020 song Mad Woman is about the perspective of a woman manipulated by men with more power than her, who prey on her success, restrict her access to opportunities, and dismiss her as mad. Which 1847 English novel is its thematic inspiration? It includes a madwoman locked in the attic in Thornfield Hall by a man in pursuit of the titular character.

Which interior decor trend is characterised by rich colours, bold geometry, decadent detail work, and metallic accents? Reaching the peak of its popularity in the 1920s in time with the decadent glamorous times, it shares its name with the architecture movement of that time with the same aesthetic.

Often referred to as Valencian rice, bomba rice is known for its ability to absorb two or three times its volume in water without bursting. This makes bomba the preferred variety of rice for which dish that gets its name from Catalan for "frying pan"?

What two-word Latin term is used to refer to wonderful years during which events of major importance took place? The term is also used to refer to the set of four papers from 1905 by Albert Einstein that helped understand the fundamental concepts of space, time, mass, and energy.

Merrill Flood is best known for developing a theory on the optimal choice between cooperation and conflict. He explained his conviction in this theory using what conundrum as an example? It was famously played out in the climax of the movie The Dark Knight.

In 2020, this Pacific island became the first whole country in the world to be designated as a Dark Sky Sanctuary. Which island nation? A part of the Realm of New Zealand, it is located in a triangle between Tonga, Samoa, and the Cook Islands.

Uruchimai rice, when cooked, has a sticky texture that can easily be picked up and eaten with chopsticks. This makes uruchimai the preferred variety of rice for which dish, that includes seafood and nori? The modern version was invented by Hanaya Yohei in the 1820s.

Which interior decor trend is characterised by clean lines, muted tones, graphic shapes and pops of vibrant colour? It gets its name from the period (following WW2) during which it was most popular and the larger architecture movement that was influenced by the principles of the earlier Bauhaus art school.

The third pearl is found by Percy Jackson in a casino in Las Vegas. Here, Percy and his friends are given a sweet that causes them to ignore the more practical concern of completing their quest and instead indulge in five days of luxury. Which group from Greek mythology run this casino?

Which character, the second in a short list, sports a choker and sings a solo number named Don't Lose Your Head in the musical that won the Best Original Score at the 2022 Tony Awards? In the musical, presented as a pop concert, the six leading ladies take turns singing and telling their stories to determine who among them suffered the most.

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief is a film based on Rick Riordan's Greek mythology-inspired books. It revolves around Percy's mission to descend into Tartarus. The only access that mortals have to the underworld are __________'s ______ (10,6) . What are these alliteratively named items (10,6)? Rick Riordan remarked that it would have been more appropriate had they been shaped to resemble pomegranate seeds.

Basmati rice, when rinsed and cooked, stays light, fluffy and separate. This makes basmati the preferred variety of rice for which dish, whose earliest documented version was in Persia? It is often confused with a layered rice dish from the Indian subcontinent.

The Block is a clutch play by which player late in the fourth quarter with the game tied at 89-89 to deny Andre Iguodala? It ended a 50+ year championship drought that the city had in any major sport since 1964. During this drought, the city's teams experienced disappointing moments such as The Drive (a 98 yards offensive push in 1986), The Fumble (a critical mistake in 1987), and The Shot (a buzzer beater by Michael Jordan in 1989).

Carried over to the Old World by Columbus on his return journey, its scarcity would lead hordes of people to the New World in the mid-19th century. Which crop is this, whose production is mostly governed by the CIP (visual) headquartered in Lima?

The last film made by Ingmar Bergman for theatrical exhibition, this exploration of an intense mother-daughter relationship garnered Ingrid Bergman a Best Actress Oscar nomination and Ingmar Bergman a nomination in the Best Writing category. Which film, that has Chopin's Prelude No. 2 in A minor playing a pivotal role?

In boxing, a Triple Crown is achieved when a boxer wins world titles in three different weight classes. Which Filipino politician and boxer completed this in 2003 by winning in the Flyweight, Super bantamweight and Featherweight categories?

Ranked 66 in the world and without a single ATP Tour victory to his name, which South American tennis player ousted a host of stars including previous champions Yevgeny Kafelnikov, Thomas Muster, and Sergi Bruguera to win the 1997 French Open title? The victory made him just the second player from his country, after Maria Bueno, to win a Grand Slam title.

In 2019, which volcanic island group was designated as a Dark Sky Sanctuary? It is the least populous national jurisdiction in the world and the sole British Overseas Territory in the South Pacific.

Which interior decor trend is characterised by minimalist furniture, monochrome warm tones, and cosy clutter free spaces? Originating in Scandinavia, it shares its name with the Danish philosophy of focus on well-being, contentment in fewer things and cherishing the small pleasures of life.

Taylor Swift's 2017 song 'Look What You Made Me Do' narrates the story of her public disputes with Kanye West and others, and the song's lyrics and music video contain many visual symbols about her feuds, such as snakes, graves, and backstabbing. What three-word quote from a 17th century literary classic is seen in the video, referencing Swift being betrayed by people she considered her friends?