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Following Ghana’s successful independence campaign and Harold Macmillan’s “Winds of Change” speech, decolonisation proceeded rapidly. The bloody Mau Mau rebellion against British colonialism orchestrated by Kikuyu, Embu, and fighters from the pictured tribe led to the eventual independence of which country in 1962, even though the rebellion continued for years?
Requiem of the Rose King is a manga reimagining by Aya Kanno of which Shakespearean work? In this, we follow an intersex version of a nobleman trying to usurp the throne from his brother Edward in the wake of raging wars with other noble houses. He dies fighting against the Earl of Richmond.
The Mahaparinirvana Temple in which town in Uttar Pradesh is said to be the place of death of Gautama Buddha? He undertook a months-long journey from Rājagṛha, through Pāṭaliputta and Vesāli, to this site before his parinirvana.
Which "Young Dumb & Broke" singer has been touring as one of Ed Sheeran's opening acts for his ongoing +–=÷× Tour? His meteoric rise in the industry can be attributed to his singles like "Better" and "Talk" from Free Spirit and collaborations such as "Eastside" (with Benny Blanco and Halsey) and "Lovely" (with Billie Eilish).
The "Redshirts" were the volunteers that followed Giuseppe Garibaldi. They originated in South America as the Italian Legion supporting the Colorado Party against the National Party in which civil war from 1839 until 1851? It ended with pro-Colorado forces lifting the siege of their capital city which is named for a hill on the banks of the Río de la Plata.
Featured on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list, Raï is a type of folk music that originated in the 1920s in which African country? Pictured here is a series of albums released in the genre by the cheb singers, the term used for those who perform this style.
This show, set in a Gotham City abandoned by Batman, has superheroes like Huntress, Batgirl, and Dinah Lance taking over the war on crime. Cancelled after one season, WHICH DC Comics TV Show is this whose lead actors had a cameo during the Crisis crossover of the Arrowverse?
Which Austronesian language with about 3.5 million speakers is used for the traditional performances and rituals associated with a form of Hinduism practiced at the namesake island whose holiest site is the Besakih Temple?
The Norwegian title of this book translates to "Alone on the Other Side", the French went with "Kingdom of the River", and the Hungarians with an "afterlife" reference thereby ditching the titular magical location in the English title that is a metaphor for an idealized childhood. Which 1977 book?
What term is used for this Art Deco motif of directional arrowheads? The motif, also featuring in an American energy giant's logo, can be seen here as a stone relief on the facade of the PNB House in Fort, Mumbai.
Which amino acid was discovered in lupin seedlings by Ernst Schulze in 1886 and named for the silvery-white appearance of its crystals? As a precursor to the synthesis of nitric oxide, it is important for the regulation of blood pressure.
Fill in the blank in this line taken from the book A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court. Shown alongside is a Gustave Dore illustration of the titular castle.
“Bridgeport?” said I, pointing. “[BLANK]”, said he.
Which Francis Lawrence directed film inspired these sequences in The Last of Us? The film's title is a declaration from its protagonist, a lonesome virologist who wishes to obtain a cure for the zombie epidemic before he dies and passes into myth. Its depiction of nature reclaiming abandoned cities informed the design of the same in The Last of Us.
What name is given to this type of a wing design in airplanes, where one pair of wings is behind the other, both working together to manage the air flow? A common human-powered form of transport has a variant of the same name, and its design too has a double setup.
Nicknamed "the Albatross" for his long arms and not because it rhymes with his name, which West German swimmer was chosen European Swimmer of the Year for five consecutive years but could make the cut as World Swimmer of the Year only once, in 1985?
Sharan Rani, nicknamed [BLANK] Rani, was one of the first woman instrumentalists of India and among the greatest musicians of the 20th century. Her private collection of 379 musical instruments ranging from the 15th to the 19th century is now part of the Sharan Rani Backliwal Gallery at the National Museum, New Delhi. Fill in the blank with a fretless stringed instrument.
Which musical, with songs like "La Vie Bohème" and "I Will Cover You", features eight Bohemian characters in a Manhattan village, half of whom are from the LGBTQ+ community and the rest fighting AIDS, making it the defining Broadway work of the 1990s?
This XKCD comic is an attack on which Russian-born American writer's philosophical system that claims to be a completely fair mechanism, but inherently favors those who start out with more resources, or already in a position to acquire the resources?
Which 1997 chart-topping British song gets its title from a "depressed and bored" robot who lived aboard the starship 'Heart of Gold' in a book series? Written following an unpleasant experience in a bar in LA, the two-worded title never appears in the song itself but the writer felt it was apt since it reflected his own depressed self.
What treaty was signed between Greece and the then-Republic of Macedonia in 2018, resolving a historic naming dispute between the two countries, birthing the new name of "North Macedonia"? It was named after a lake shared by the two countries.
Identify the viral 2024 song for which he has written this English verse.
U-shaped cushions are often recommended to recovering patients to release pressure on which body part while they are seated? This vestigial structure can be injured by repeated motions in activities such as cycling or rowing.
Him is a play written by Christopher Walken, who also played the lead role when it was adapted for stage. Whom does the titular 'Him' refer to?
Which vizier's son is this? The villain, who wields a cobra-headed staff, ends up getting trapped along with his avian sidekick in a lamp during his quest for power.
Robin Yayla is an artist known for his quirky illustrations featuring famous tourist attractions. In one of his illustrations, he depicts himself juggling the nine stainless steel-clad spheres of an iconic monument. Which monument that was originally built as an attraction for the 1958 World's Fair?
Siebel, the lovesick village boy, is performed as a breeches role in which Gounod opera based on the titular scholar who exchanged his soul for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures? This legend is also the subject of works by Christopher Marlowe and Goethe.
What term refers to the recessed space (alcove) in a Japanese-style reception room, in which items for artistic appreciation are displayed? During tea ceremonies, it is traditional to display a hanging calligraphy scroll and a chabana flower arrangement.
This Bangalore-based rapper, born Vighnesh Shivanand, began his career taking part in online rap battles on Orkut and formed Machas With Attitude (MWA) who won a contract to perform the number Ready Steady Po in the movie Chennai Express. Who is this rapper, who has delivered hits such as Aathma Rama, Aigiri Nandini, Maari Kannu, and Vainko?
In 2020, Mattel released this Barbie to showcase “a multi-dimensional view of beauty”. What autoimmune disorder that results in reduced production of melanin was this doll hoping to raise awareness for? The product line aptly modified the condition's name to incorporate the word "glow".
Are you OK to start? Kamal Haasan’s 2022 blockbuster Vikram has a scene where a baby is shown receiving CPR. This is performed with the assistance of a doctor named _____ (5) who explains the correct procedure over a phone call. What is the very apt name of the doctor (5)?
Identify this historic town in the Nevşehir Province that is known for its "fairy chimney" rock formations and open-air museums featuring 10th century rock-cut churches. It lends its name to a national park that is inscribed along with Cappadocia as a UNESCO WHS.
This word that turns up in the lyrics of Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds was originally a brand name for a specific combination of petroleum jelly, calcium salts and aliphatic acids. Today it has become a generic word to refer to modelling clay. What word?
Which British shoe manufacturer's (6) footwear has been the classic choice for hip-hop stars, with ‘Wallabee’ (visual) being the staple of Wu-Tang Clan, The Notorious B.I.G., and MF Doom? Founded by Cyrus _____ (5) in 1825, this retailer's ‘Desert Boot’ was popular among the Parisian students in the 1968 riots, and the Beatnik subculture.
While Megan Rapinoe’s stupendous performance stole the limelight at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which USA team-mate of hers stirred the pot with her “sipping the tea” celebration to mock the English team, en route to a Silver Boot-winning performance?
What was the name of the computer virus that spread worldwide on the internet in February 2001? The virus program was contained in an email attachment, purportedly an image of a sportsperson then known more for her looks than her results.
Which physician, who provided the first anatomical proof of localisation of brain function, finds a place on the South-West side of the Eiffel Tower? He reported impairments in two patients who had lost the ability to speak after injury in a particular area of the brain.
The Federal subjects of Russia are the top-level political sub-divisions equivalent to states in other countries.
One type of federal subject, a _________ (8), was originally created as an autonomous nation-state for ethnic minorities in the Soviet Era. Today Russia has 21 such divisions that exist in name, without significant autonomy, with the most populous being Bashkortostan. What are these called? Incidentally, the term appeared in the official name of the country from 1917 to 1992.
The second stage of the beer brewing process is _______ (7), where moisture is removed rapidly from the green malt to promote a reaction between amino acids and sugars to form melanoidins, which give both colour and flavour to malt. Identify this process (7), named after the structure in which it is carried out, familiar to us from the world of brickmaking and pottery.
Journalist Steve Wyche noticed this athlete doing something against the norm before the start of an exhibition match between the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Chargers. This act of protest led him to become the face of a Nike campaign titled “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything.” Which quarterback, whose move has been adopted across sports to spurn racism?
Harold McGee's On Food And Cooking, first published in 1984, is considered a landmark publication for modern chefs, providing a scientific reference for the treatment of foodstuffs. In it, McGee explains the old advice of testing an egg's freshness by placing it in water. Fresh eggs sink and rotten eggs float, but why? Specifically, what component inside the egg changes in size with time after laying, a component that is visible even in shelled hard-boiled eggs?
This section depicts a scene from which opera by a German composer about a romance between its two titular characters - a Cornish knight and an Irish princess? This 12th century legend was popularised by Gottfried von Strassburg with the opera being shaped by the philosophy of Arthur Schopenhauer.
Which mango cultivar grown primarily in the Bangalore-Mysore region, gets its name because it is abundantly juicy?
Who is the most commercially successful director in the Indian market? He is best known for his two major film franchises, one that can be described as a screwball comedy series, and the other consisting of media focusing on police officers.
What term refers to a raised mass of land that extends deep into a water body, usually the sea? The two most well-known of its kind are rocky headlands extending from the southern reaches of Africa and South America.
What term is given to this North African cookware consisting of a flat-rimmed dish and a tall conical lid? It lends its name to a rich slow-cooked stew cooked in this pot, in the countries of the Maghreb region.
Once an aspiring figure skater, Vera Wang pursued a career in fashion after failing to qualify for the 1968 U.S. Olympics team. Which figure skater wore costumes designed by Wang at the 1994 Olympics? She won a silver medal, a feat that was thought to be unimaginable following certain events that transpired seven weeks before the event.
The first demo of this now universal feature was at the First National Conference on Television for the Hearing Impaired in 1971. What is the alliterative two-word term for this feature that HTML5 defines as a “transcription or translation of the dialogue, sound effects, relevant musical cues, and other relevant audio information when sound is unavailable or not clearly audible”?
Hyderabad-based developer J Krishnamurthi runs Take5Games, a website with unique word and pattern puzzles. Identify this game (6) by Take5Games that involves tuning discs to make all the stars sparkle. Its title aptly refers to a massive collection of gas, dust, and billions of stars.
Here's another comedy gold from Family Feud. The host asks: "Name something that follows the word Pork." The contestant replies with a nonsensical word that makes the host repeat the word over and over again, much to the audience's comical delight. Which non-sensical word is this that combines the keyword to make an animal's name?
A question from DoesTheDogDie.com: "Is there an Achilles tendon injury in this film?" The top response from a user: "Lmaoo my humour is broken cause this is so funny to me." The user proceeds to answer "yes" and gives a spoiler alert. Which 2004 movie?
Also called as the 'moon diet' or the 'lunar diet', practitioners of this diet are barred from consuming solid foods on new moon and full moon days, and are urged to adjust the solid content of the food, increasing or decreasing it according to the moon phases. Which fad diet is this, once followed by Demi Moore and Madonna?
Signed in 449 BCE, the Peace of Callias is a purported treaty that was signed between the Delian League and which empire that fought the Greco-Persian wars? The date of the treaty is usually placed after the Battle of the Eurymedon or the Battle of Cypriot Salamis.
This monument in the Place du Carrousel was built between 1806 and 1808 to commemorate the military victories in the Wars of the Third and Fourth Coalitions. It shares its name with which monument in the same city that is about twice the size; designed in the same year but not completed until 1836?
"Fire and Ash" is the subtitle of an upcoming 2025 film from which film franchise? "So'lek's Journey" and "Tsu'tey's Path" are two comic books based on this franchise.
Which filmmaker makes an appearance as the character Tarman in Death Stranding 2? His work depicting post-apocalyptic chaos gave fuel to a reboot in the 2010s, with a raging spinoff prequel being released in 2024.
Which sauce from Mexico is prepared using a complex mix of chilies, nuts, spices and sometimes chocolate? Known for its earthy and slightly sweet flavour, it is often served with white meat such as chicken or turkey.
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.
Followers of which religion adhere to the “ṣauma” – a form of spiritual fasting combined with light physical fasting, such as abstaining from meat? The eight precepts associated with the fast are laid out in the Ginza Rabba. The followers of this religion are sometimes referred to as "Christians of Saint John".
This type of glass was first used by shipbuilders in the 1840s to bring light below deck, with the concept later being adapted to buildings, forming the basis for vault lights that lit up underground areas. Identify this form of glass (5), which shares its name with an object designed to refract light.
In the 18th century, newly woven pieces of cloth were given a final wash and then placed on such large frames, where it was held taut as it dried. What idiom, meaning "in a state of suspense/anxiety" comes from this method of using curved metal tools to prevent the fabric from becoming misshapen?
The insignia of the Indian Navy stealth guided-missile destroyer INS _____________ (13) depicts a leaping blackbuck - the state animal of the city the ship is named after - against the backdrop of the Dolphin’s Nose Lighthouse, one of the best known landmarks in the city. Which ship? (13) You may also give the shorter alternate name of the city.
This 1905 film, directed by Edwin S. Porter, is considered the first parody. A parody of the director's earlier film, it features an all-child cast and uses playhouses alongside toy track construction sets. Which film is it a parody of?
This 1922 discovery created a media frenzy because earlier instances were never quite as opulent, with this one revealing over 5000 royal objects and effectively becoming a symbol for national pride. These sentiments were only boosted after a series of unfortunate events followed this event. Which discovery?
Which board game released in 1959 is set in Europe leading into World War I and involves negotiation? It was the first commercially published game to be played by mail. It was reportedly the favourite game of Henry Kissinger, whose main job the game's name describes.