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A believer in mechanistic biology, Jacques Loeb became (in)famous in the USA for his work towards artificially inducing what biological process - where an egg grows into an embryo without being fertilised by a sperm? He was nominated 78 times for the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine but never awarded.
Which Brazilian football manager and former player is currently the manager of São Paulo FC and also spent his entire professional career there? He is considered one of the greatest Brazilian goalkeepers ever and is recognised as the goalkeeper with the most goals scored in the history of football.
Which member of Cretaceous fauna does John Green rate only 3 out of 5 stars in his book Anthropocene Reviewed, because he finds it fascinating that the creature that most people visualize is so different from what it would really have looked like? In spite of depictions in popular media, these creatures would have been the approx size of a turkey (rather than 6 feet tall), about as smart as a chicken (rather than being able to open doors), and also completely covered in feathers.
What is this fearsome group of all-female warriors called (4,6)? Its members appear in Marvel comics and movies and serve as the elite troops of Wakanda's rulers. They were inspired from a military unit called Dahome Amazons by Western historians, which existed in the 17th century in present-day Republic of Benin and fought a majority of its battles against French colonizers.
With which book did Jacqueline Susan become the first woman with a hattrick of NYT bestsellers? She named it after visiting comedian Joe Lewis on his deathbed, who, after saying YOLO all his life, had a sad realisation that another lifetime is needed. The book was made into a Kirk Douglas movie.
In the SI system of units, prefixes are added to unit names to produce multiples and submultiples of the original unit. So, 10 to the power of 3 would have the prefix kilo to refer to a thousand, 10 to the power of 6 would have mega to refer to a million, etc. Similarly, the prefix peta (10 to the power of 15) refers to WHAT LARGE NUMBER, the abbreviation of which all of us in this quiz have heard for a few weeks now?
This 2018 winner of the GLAAD Media Award for comedy series was conceived during a discussion between Dan Goor and Michael Schur, when they realized that a particular setting had remained largely unused in comedies, at least since the 70s sitcom Barney Miller. Which show? In real life, the precincts in this borough of New York are numbered only 60 to 94.
As part of its relaunch, Air India has released a new safety demonstration video that incorporates various Indian classical and folk dances. Which classical dance from North India is seen here?
Which erstwhile emperor of India is buried in the state of Maharashtra unlike most others of his dynasty, all of whom are buried in the North of the subcontinent? While the empire reached its greatest extent during his reign, covering almost the entirety of South Asia, his tomb is a modest open air grave in line with his austere nature and beliefs.
Which Mumbai-born driver is probably India's top prospect for the next available F1 seat? He first made news by finishing in the top three of Force India's 'One in a Billion' Talent Hunt, and now races in the F1 feeder series Formula 2. He is a member of the Red Bull Junior Team, and has done test drives with the McLaren F1 team in 2022.
Portrayed by Clancy Brown in John Wick 4, the _________(9) is a representative of the High Table whose role is to dole out punishments - making him a bearer of bad news, like a _________ (9) of Death. What position? In a general context, the term is used for a person or symbol that announces the approach of something.
Making a comparison to the traditional world of art and painting, what word (6) is often used by tattoo artists for their customer's skin, which acts as the medium upon which to practice their art?
Boscobel is an island town located on the north shore of Jamaica, whose biggest attraction is an estate on Oracabessa bay. Aptly, WHOM IS THE TOWN'S AIRPORT NAMED AFTER, who lived in this estate through the 1940s while working on a series of stories published between 1951 and 1964? It is also fitting that the name of the estate features in many of his works, including as the title of a 1995 movie adaptation of one such work.
The Rathalos is a classic dragon enemy from which video game series about slaying fantastical creatures? The fire-breathing wyvern has appeared in every single game of the series, beginning from the first instalment in 2004 to the latest release in 2025 titled Wilds.
Another conspiracy theory related to the Moon landings is that the photo shown here, taken by Apollo, does not have any [Blank] visible, suggesting a deliberate ploy to remove the presence of these so that the location of the shoot on Earth is unknown. However, truth is that these would only be visible if the cameras were tuned for a long exposure shot which is impossible in the brightness of sun in space. Fill in the blank with something not seen in the photo.
Which bowler's action is this? He was known for his incredible ability to execute toe-crushing yorkers at will, and played a pivotal role in his country's triumph at the 2014 World T20, redefining bowling in the shortest format.
The mega delta formed by which river in Northern Vietnam, where it empties into the Gulf of Tonkin, is the country's densest zone covering Hanoi and its surrounding areas? The river flows via Yunnan in China into Vietnam and is named for the bright color of its soil.
In her second interview, who stated she would pick Meryl Streep to play her in a Broadway musical of her life? In her first "73 Questions", she had revealed she only wore Chanel sunglasses and that she learnt a lot about being an editor from her father and her brother.
Classic operas feature grand entrances for many of their important characters. These are scenes from an entrance at the Royal Opera House, featuring the titular bride from which opera adapted from a short story?
Identify this 1975 classic by Rockabye Baby!.
In which two towns, which are often paired together, has AR Rahman song Ennavalae from the film Kadhalan been shot? The IATA code for the airport serving this pair of towns is KUU and is also called the Bhuntar airport.
The Nehru Pavillion was one of the first green modern buildings of India because glass bricks provided natural light, and the external surface was covered in grass with the structure embedded underground. What mound-like structure, typically housing ancient relics and serving as a Buddhist shrine, was Raj Rewal inspired by?
In scheduling friendly MIMIR quizzes, finding a reader is a common pain point. The payoff matrix, shown here, showcases the net payoffs from each player choosing to read a game. It shows that both quizzers will either benefit from reading games or suffer equivalently from failing to do so. What thought experiment in game theory, devised by Merrill Flood in 1950, is this an example of?
Which language in the Northwestern Iranian language branch is spoken primarily in the namesake historical region that is now spread across modern-day Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan? With over 10 million speakers, it includes dialects such as Koroshi, Soleimani, and Rakhshani.
Malinowski’s research in the 1920s on the Trobriand people in New Guinea was instrumental to the development of what method of anthropological research that involves the collection of raw data outside a laboratory, library, or workplace setting? It enables one to experience the everyday life of subjects out in the open. The method is also applied in Economics, Marketing, Ecology, etc.
Identify this dish of slow-cooked, shredded meat seasoned with chilies, spices, and lime. Originally pit-cooked in underground ovens (that lends the dish/style its name), it is now commonly prepared in slow cookers to make the perfect filling for tacos and burritos.
This alliterative moniker was one of the earliest ones adopted by The Rock in the WWE, referencing a God from the Indian Trinity and the creature tattooed on his arm. Which moniker?
Hong Liangji, an 18th century scholar and political theorist, was among the first to study the concerns of exponential population growth rates. Which English scientist made this discovery independently around the same time? The pessimistic overview of the outcomes of population growth is named for him.
Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly includes the track King Kunta, which references Kunta in the role of the archetypal rebellious slave, also the protagonist of a 1976 book titled Roots: The Saga of an American Family. Which American writer wrote this 1976 book? He spread public awareness of black American history, and is also well known for being the writer behind 'The Autobiography of Malcolm X', published in 1965.
In the US and UK, John Doe is used as a placeholder name for unknown or concealed masculine identities, while a different name is used for feminine identities. In legal contexts, variants of both names are widely used to conceal the names of plaintiffs. Which variant of the feminine name is famously seen in the title of a landmark 1973 case in the USA?
A quadriga featuring the god Apollo is at the front of which performing theatre designed by architect Joseph Bové? By the number of dancers available, it is the largest ballet company in the world.
What rich, creamy confection is made by boiling sugar, butter, milk, and usually chocolate to the "soft-ball" stage? Apart from being a popular brownie variant, it is drizzled as a hot, thick sauce over ice cream sundaes.
Apparently, it was the movie Tashan, in which these two actors starred opposite each other, that sparks flew. After breaking up with Shahid Kapoor, she found her prince charming (quite literally) in him. After dating for a couple of years, they moved in together and eventually tied the knot in 2012. Name them.
What object inspired the bottle design of Viktor & Rolf’s Flowerbomb? The object got its name due to its resemblance to a many-seeded fruit that originally grew abundantly in the Mediterranean.
In reviewing Trading Up by Candace Bushnell of Sex and the City fame, Kakutani adopted the voice of the lead character from which 2001 movie? The character, who defies expectations to go to Harvard Law School, criticises Bushnell in the review for making attractive women seem unidimensional by making them sleep with men to get ahead professionally.
Which digital payment and financial services company was co-founded by IIMA graduate Ashneer Grover in 2018? Grover later exited the company amidst allegations of financial irregularities and disagreements over social media activity.
Shown here is the coat of arms of a fictional kingdom from Tolkien's Middle Earth. These horse-masters and fierce cavalry soldiers make their first appearance in The Two Towers and play a pivotal role in the Lord of the Rings saga. What is the name of this kingdom, a fairly common Indian name, also shared with the not-so-successful cricketer son of one of India's greatest batsmen?
What was the portmanteau name (4) given to this pair, replacing the first letter in the name of the "New Super"?
Which Swede won the 2013 FIFA Puskas award for his "propeller kick" goal in a friendly vs. England? He ended up scoring all of his team's goals in a 4-2 win.
Which 1955 film stars and is about Audie Murphy, the most decorated soldier in US History? Based on an autobiography of the same name, the film details his experiences in World War 2. Much of the film cast consist of soldiers with the voiceover opening also being performed by generals who served in the war. The title of the film comes from a popular phrase of persevering through a difficult time.
After the 'success' of Project Manhattan, Edward Teller advanced the work on The Hydrogen Bomb. Unlike the atomic bomb, the main driver of explosive yield in a H-bomb is nuclear fusion, i.e. the combining of smaller nuclei into larger nuclei. How is the extremely large amounts of energy required to kickstart this fusion reaction delivered? (We need a term here/ don't describe)
This sex chromosomal anomaly affects 1 in 1000 females and is characterised by an additional sex chromosome. Females are taller than usual but rarely have developmental delays and learning disabilities. What three letters denote this anomaly scientifically? The same three letters also form the title of an American spy action film series that has starred both Vin Diesel and Ice Cube in the titular role.
USA Mutuals has an mutual fund called the ____(4) Fund, which invests in the stocks of companies whose products are considered socially irresponsible, traditionally in the sectors of liquor, gambling and tobacco. The portfolio includes Galaxy Entertainment Group, Northrop Grumman, Pernord Ricard, Diaego and British American Tobacco among others, all of which US Mutuals calls ___(3) stocks. Fill either of the two blanks.
The second pearl is found by Percy Jackson at an art museum in Nashville. Which ancient structure is this musuem a replica of? The pearl is found on the crown of this goddess' statue (visual).
Fitness wearables giant, Fitbit, offers achievement badges for distance-related milestones. The badge for those who have crossed 70 miles is named after which species - the largest of its kind? It is in reference to its annual march along icy paths to reach its colonial breeding grounds.
Which internet sensation inspired this sculpture? It was installed at Cincinnati Zoo after he was shot and killed by an employee. The incident sparked several memes with trolls demanding justice for him.
WHICH COGNITIVE BIAS named after a Greek mythological character describes situations where someone’s high expectations improves our behavior and therefore our performance in a given area? This quote from a 1910s play inspired by the mythological character's tale best explains the etymology - “You see, really and truly, apart from the things anyone can pick up, the difference between a lady and a flower girl is not how she behaves but how she’s treated.”
Identify this 1961 satirical war novel summarised as a haiku:
War: If you are sane,
You can't leave. If you are nuts
You can, but you won't.
In 1991, WHICH FOOTBALL CLUB won the only UEFA Champions League title in their history, winning on penalty shoot outs after a stalemate? The most popular club in Eastern Europe, their rivalry with another club from the same city - Partizan - is one of the country's biggest spectacles, nicknamed the "Eternal Derby". Playing their home games at the "Marakana", Bora Kostic is the club's leading goal-scorer.
What type of bakeware, a large deep pan made of ceramic or glass, is widely used in North America for making one-pot dishes in the oven? Its name has come to refer to a range of dishes cooked in it, examples of which include mac and cheese and moussaka.
In 2020, which luxury fashion house opened this cafe in collaboration with chef Yosuke Suga within its Osaka Midosuji store? It is renowned for its “Monogram Canvas” which is decorated with quatrefoils and flowers.
The execution of which pair (Common surname will do) in 1953 was lamented by Faiz Ahmed Faiz, written in the form of a poetic letter from one to the other? Their execution was protested by several left-leaning figures including Albert Einstein and Frida Kahlo.
*Dekh qaayam rahe is gawaahi pe hum,
Hum jo taareek raahon pe maare gaye.*
(Look! We remained steadfast in our testimony
We, who lay murdered in the darkest lanes)
From 2010 to 2013, this Mexican businessman was ranked as the richest person in the world by Forbes. He derived his fortune from his holdings in a many other Mexican companies through his conglomerate, Grupo Carso. Who is this businessman who, as of March 2022, is ranked the 16th-richest person in the world and the richest in Latin America?
The use of smartphones caused two anatomical changes to hunchback human Mindy’s arms. The first was a 90-degree or smartphone elbow. The other is the curling of fingers into an unnatural position, giving them the appearance of a four-letter organ terminating some limbs in the arthropod kingdom. What organ?
Identify the novel from this passage where its title appears:
There was a big number over the door of the building. The number was [redacted]. Before the Americans could go inside, their only English-speaking guard told them to memorize their simple address, in case they got lost in the big city. Their address was this: “Schlachthof-fünf.” Schlachthof means [redacted]. Fünf was good old [redacted].
The Swedish title of which book - originally written in Swedish - is "Män som hatar kvinnor" that literally translates to "Men Who Hate Women."? While the Swedish title makes it clear that this is a book about sexism and hateful men, the American title focuses on the body of the female lead.
Identify the two media franchises in this crossover by Dark Horse Comics. It brought together "two orphaned noblemen who have sworn to protect their respective territories".
Which track by the Beatles completes this lyric in "Fade In-Out"? The song was interpreted by Charles Manson as a message predicting inter-racial war in the United States.
This opera by John Neumeier and Lera Auerbach is based on which fairy tale written by Hans Christian Andersen?
Which traditional dance, originating in Colombia, features a distinctive rhythm and is often performed in a circle around a group of musicians? It arose from the continous interactions of the three cultures of the continent: American Indigenous, African, and Spanish.
A meal fit for a vermin but not a travelling salesman - this is a recreation from which 1915 classic?
Which Fables character leads a misguided rebellion and believes her views on the matter are just right, as they come from time spent with her adopted family of three?
This person was jointly awarded the 2005 Nobel Peace Prize with which organisation he headed from 1997 to 2009? He was in the news in Western media during the historic developments in Egypt in 2011 and 2013 and even served as its interim vice president for a short one-month period in 2013.
uentin Tarantino has a long-lasting relationship with Roberto Rodriguez. In 2007, Tarantino combined with Roberto Rodriquez to release a "double feature", i.e a group of two films under one collective title. Combining Tarantino's Death Proof about a murderous stuntman with Rodriguez's Planet Terror, what is the collective title, a nod to the type of 1970s theatre that mainly showed low-budget horror, splatter and exploitation films?