In Pedro Almodóvar's Bad Education (2004), Gael García Bernal, wearing white briefs that barely conceal his modesty, dives headfirst into a resplendent swimming pool at dawn. This scene echoes the erotically charged paintings by which British artist, in particular Peter Getting out of Nick’s Pool and Pool with Two Figures?

The bison Bravo could be found geared up to welcome people to the 2007 edition of which global multi-sport event that was held in Hyderabad? The event, organised by the International ________ (8) Sports Council (CISM), witnessed nearly 5000 participants from 101 countries. The blank is part of the answer.

Which mythical location is named after the initiation rite where the ruler of the kingdom would cover himself in a precious commodity and submerge into Lake Guatavita? Deriving from the Spanish name of the precious commodity, the search for this land spurred multiple expeditions by explorers such as Gonzalo Pizzaro and Sir Walter Raleigh.

In Russian and Slavic culture, what term is used to refer to a steam bath with a wood stove? The bath takes place in a small room or building designed for dry or wet heat sessions, with separate rooms for the sexes.

13 out of the top 20 cities on Verisk Maplecroft’s list belong to one Asian country, with its capital ranked 2nd on the list. Which capital city, that blamed stubble burning, primarily of wheat, in neighbouring states for its noxious air quality in 2019?

Solve this equation (visual) to identify the French physicist.

In economics, ___________ (11) describes a situation in which the inflation rate is high, the economic growth rate dull or sluggish showing little to no growth, and unemployment remains high. What portmanteau term (11), in the news due to current economic developments around the world? Companies are engaging in various practices to combat this situation.

The city most vulnerable to climate change in the Americas, according to Verisk Maplecroft, hosted the COP 20 summit in 2014. Which capital city, served by the Jorge Chávez Airport?

In 2020, which Italian fashion house teamed up with game developer Wildlife Studios on Tennis Clash? They enabled players to dress their avatars in outfits designed by the brand, and even purchase real clothing items to match their character.

Ranked 6th on Verisk Maplecroft’s list, which capital city in the Americas faces extreme risks from weather events such as tropical cyclones and flooding? It also experienced one of the deadliest earthquakes of the 21st century.

Which mythical location in the farthest north was first mentioned by Plato and has since come to refer to any remote location “beyond the borders of the known world” in literature and legend? In the 20th century, the search for this location found renewed interest as the Nazi Party purported it as the original land of the Aryans.

Which one-hit wonder novel takes its title from a quote in an essay by Jonathan Swift - "When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the ______(6) are all in ___________ (11) against him."? It was published in 1980 thanks to the persistent efforts of the author's mother, which earned the author a posthumous Pulitzer Prize.

Which mythical location believed to be in Great Britain was first mentioned in chivalric French romances and was the seat of a legendary king? While previous research has suggested this location could be in Caerleon in South Wales, in 2016, a retired professor claimed Slack, West Yorkshire as the site based on its conditions around 500 AD.

In 2018, which French fashion house launched H-pitchhh, a mobile gaming app inspired by its own equestrian heritage, which allows gamers to virtually toss a horseshoe to a stake? This eponymous fashion house made equipment for riding fleet-footed steeds before foraying into scarves and handbags.

Which Canadian company, which launched its Indian services in 2001 at Wadala in Mumbai, produced the projectors that simulated the Sun during the 2018 test runs of the Parker Solar Probe? These projectors ran at the same effective temperature as the surface of the Sun and gave off nearly the same spectrum of light.

Dash Dolls (visual) and I am Cait are two of the spin-offs of which reality show that premiered on the E! cable network in 2007? Its avid fans managed to stay at pace with the lives of the show's central characters through the course of its 20-season run.

Which German company was involved in the development of the optical elements on the MIRI filter wheel assembly on board the James Webb Space Telescope? This company's filter and grating changing mechanisms allowed the instruments to be precisely configured for various types of observation.

Which conservationist is the subject of this special edition Barbie doll? Even though she inherited her father's passion for wildlife, she has also made her mark in many other fields. This includes her victory in season 21 of Dancing With the Stars where, very aptly, she kicked off her campaign with Elton John's Crocodile Rock.

In Pedro Almodóvar's The Skin I Live In (2011), Vera is held prisoner by the plastic surgeon Dr Robert Ledgard, who performs experiments on her body. In her solitude, she reads books and watches documentaries about which French-American artist? In 2019, she was one of the world’s most expensive female sculptors following the sale of one of her signature spider (visual) sculptures.

This meme makes use of two screen captures from a 2015 music video. It is used to hint at a preference of one thing over another. The top image rejects an option outright, while the bottom image expresses satisfaction while pointing at the alternate choice. Which song by a Canadian rapper?

Three and a half decades back, Dovey the peace-loving avian was created by an Indian textile giant in the run-up to which global event? He was also featured in a comic book (visual) by Keep Busy comics.

This 1988 musical, based on a 1979 film, re-imagines its central character as a puppet. This darkly comic war drama, with magical realist elements, is named for a gift the main character receives on his 10th birthday. Which film?

This meme involves the use of the line “You Know the Rules and So Do I” as an image or text in comments as a reaction online. It is often used to imply the use of bro code or common sense, especially to shed light on the positive side of the human condition. Which 1987 song is used in this meme?

In Finnish culture, what term is used to refer to a steam bath in which the steam is provided by water thrown on hot stones? This term is also commonly used to refer to any dry heat bath, and by extension, the room or cabinet used for such a bath.