This day last year: Q.182
Mar 31, 2012
Mar 30, 2012
Q.547
Who?
Mar 29, 2012
Q.546
He died in 2008 and among his papers was a draft for this book, "Micro". The book was given to Richard Preston to complete, which he duly did. HarperCollins published this book in November 2011. The plot is that of a machine that can shrink people to small sizes.
Who was this posthumous author?
Image: Wikipedia
This day last year: Q.180Mar 28, 2012
Q.545
More Olympic questions: Q.507 Q.480, Q.473, Q.306, Q.278, Q.264, Q.157, and Q.112
Mar 27, 2012
Q.544
In which category was Ruby Hall Clinic of Pune among the winners?
Mar 26, 2012
Q.543
Which is why it is remarkable that 2012 will be the first time no Italian driver takes part in the F-1 season (as of the beginning of the season). This after the Caterham team (formerly Lotus Racing) replaced its Italian driver with the Russian Vitaly Petrov. Who was this driver?
Mar 25, 2012
Q.542
Given the nature of the gathering (and that many videos were posted), the gathering drew comparisons with TED. The name chosen for this (and more are planned) is something that would often be the last line in an algebra problem.
What?
Mar 24, 2012
Q.541
These ladies from Iran came second in the first ever Women's World Cup in their sport. What sport?
Image: Presstv.ir
Mar 23, 2012
Q.540
Mar 22, 2012
Q.539
"The fact that an architect from China has been selected by the jury, represents a significant step in acknowledging the role that China will play in the development of architectural ideals."The prize which includes a bronze medallion with the words "firmness, commodity and delight" inscribed on it, will be presented in May.
What prize?
This day last year: Q.173Mar 21, 2012
Q.538
Image: Wikimedia Commons & VOA
Mar 20, 2012
Q.537
The first ever edition came out on November 17, 1969, with the lead story "Horse Dope Sensation". A new variant of this has been launched on Sunday, 26 February, 2012, featuring Amanda Holden, a reality TV judge, on its first issue.
What is the new variant called?
Base image: The Guardian
Mar 19, 2012
Q.536
Britain and several scientific organisations are celebrating his hundredth birth anniversary in 2012. As part of these celebrations, the Royal Mail issued this stamp as part of its "Britons of Distinction" series, which depicts a machine that he was closely identified with.
His legacy continues to influence modern technology. Who?
Image: stampboards.com
This day last year: Q.170Mar 18, 2012
Q.535
This is the logo of something, which when ready, will be the first of its kind in India, and among the longest in the world. This is being built in Mumbai, and had a sucessful trial in February 2012, over a couple of kilometres.
What's this called?
Image: Wikipedia
Mar 17, 2012
Q.534
Why?
Mar 16, 2012
Mar 15, 2012
Q.532
The previous one was Priyanka Chopra in 2009 ("Fashion"). Which two other actresses have done this same double?
Mar 14, 2012
Q.531
Eventually, the ads were removed, leaving Cricket Australia potentially facing a fine for violating Australian tobacco advertising laws.
Which brand?
Mar 13, 2012
Q.530
This work consists solely of thousands of identical paintings of one type of object, only varying in colour, and arranged symmetrically. More controversially, only a few of these paintings were done by Hirst. The rest were carried out by assistants.
What is this theme?
This day last year: Q.164Mar 12, 2012
Q.529
What did he found?
Mar 11, 2012
Q.528
Which state?
Mar 10, 2012
Mar 9, 2012
Q.526
Base image: The Telegraph
Each year, the Ascot Racecourse hosts one of the premier sporting-cultural events of the British calendar, where people go not only to watch and bet on the racing, but also to be seen.
2012's event was marred by some controversy. As seen above, many visitors had an orange sticker pasted on to their dresses. Some of them complained at being treated in this way, despite shelling out hefty amounts to get in.
What was the kerfuffle about?
Mar 8, 2012
Q.525
What is this about?
Mar 7, 2012
Mar 6, 2012
Q.523
This sandstone complex is situated in one of the holy places of Sikhism in India, which was founded by Guru Tegh Bahadur, the 9th Sikh Guru. Which city?
Mar 5, 2012
Q.522
A couple of months ago, the newspaper ran an article calling on its readers to suggest names. A popular choice was the name "X", as were words invoking cliches such as dragons and the Great Wall. Eventually, "Analects" was chosen.
"Analects" is a collection of thoughts by "X" (the same person mentioned before). Who is X?
Mar 4, 2012
Q.521
Who?
Mar 3, 2012
Q.520
Predictably, many fans of the original don't like this, and the original author has spoken out against the need for such spin-offs.
So which novel are these based on?
Mar 2, 2012
Q.519
Which book was the subject of this case?
Mar 1, 2012
Q.518
She recovered in time to take part in a major awards ceremony of her profession. Who?