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The Hindu
2 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Easy like Sunday morning quiz on borders
A molecular biologist from Madurai, our quizmaster enjoys trivia and music, and is working on a rock ballad called 'Coffee is a Drink, Kaapi is an Emotion'. @bertyashley Quiz: Easy like Sunday morning - All about borders Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit YOUR SCORE 0 /10 RETAKE THE QUIZ 1 / 10 | On August 17, 1947, a demarcation line between two recently independent countries was published. Known as the Radcliffe Line, it was named after Cyril Radcliffe, who was the joint chairman of the boundary commissions. What two countries does the 3,323-km line separate? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : India and Pakistan SHOW ANSWER 2 / 10 | The KDMZ is a strip of land running near the 38th parallel north and roughly divides the peninsula into two halves. The 250-km-long line has been fiercely guarded by the military on both sides since 1953, although the DMZ itself stands for De-Militarized Zone. Which two countries are separated by this zone? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : North and South Korea SHOW ANSWER 3 / 10 | This was a physical boundary that divided Europe into two from the end of World War II till 1991. On the western side were NATO members, and on the eastern side were countries affiliated with the Soviet Union. The name refers to an actual safety curtain used in theatres to stop fires from spreading. What is the name of this border? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Iron Curtain SHOW ANSWER 4 / 10 | The world's longest border is also the longest without a military defence, making it the longest 'undefended' border. Stretching 8,891 km long, it was established in 1783, seven years after one of them gained independence. Which two countries share this border? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : U.S. and Canada SHOW ANSWER 5 / 10 | This was one of the most heavily fortified borders of all time, and more than a hundred people died trying to cross it. Eventually, the border was brought down overnight because of a mistaken announcement by an official. By what name was this historic border known? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : The Berlin Wall SHOW ANSWER 6 / 10 | In 1989, this country had land borders with three countries: the Soviet Union, Czechoslovakia, and East Germany. As of 2002, it shares borders with Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania, and Russia. Which country is this that, without changing its own borders, no longer borders any of the countries it did in 1989? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Poland SHOW ANSWER 7 / 10 | The border between these two countries was so complicated that there was a 'third-order enclave' until 2015. Dahala Khagrabari was a piece of one country inside another country, which was itself inside the first country. Which two countries are these? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : India and Bangladesh SHOW ANSWER 8 / 10 | The biggest official time jump you can get just by crossing a land border is three and a half hours. You will need to reset your watch when travelling west from Afghanistan, which is in the UTC+4:30 time zone. What is the other country that follows UTC+8? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : China SHOW ANSWER 9 / 10 | The border between Botswana and Zambia is at an important point where they both border the Zambezi River. Stretching 150 metres long, what record does this border hold? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Shortest border between two countries SHOW ANSWER
The Hindu
03-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Easy like Sunday Morning: All about flags
A molecular biologist from Madurai, our quizmaster enjoys trivia and music, and is working on a rock ballad called 'Coffee is a Drink, Kaapi is an Emotion'. @bertyashley Quiz | Easy like Sunday Morning: All about flags Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit YOUR SCORE 0 /10 RETAKE THE QUIZ 1 / 10 | Born July 6, 1907, George Stanley was a soldier and historian who designed the national flag of his country. He wanted a flag that avoided any symbols that were of a divisive nature. His design had a red field, a white square and a leaf from the Acer tree. Which country's flag is this? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Canada SHOW ANSWER 2 / 10 | On July 6, 1947, the Avtomat Kalashnikova went into production in the Soviet Union. It remains one of the most easily recognisable items of its kind till date. It played such a huge role in independence struggles that it is even found on the national flag of Mozambique. By what name is it better known as? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : AK-47 SHOW ANSWER 3 / 10 | There are only three national flags that have a unique feature. These are the flags of Moldova, Paraguay and Saudi Arabia. When they are hoisted, it is necessary to ensure that the obverse side is always with the hoist (flag pole) on the left. What is special about these flags? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : They have different front and reverse sides SHOW ANSWER 4 / 10 | In 2009, a Union Jack flag was sold at an auction for 384,000 pounds (₹4.5 crore). The 204-year-old flag last flew on the HMS Spartiate during the Battle of Trafalgar, which showcased British naval supremacy. The flag commemorates a special British victory in a series of wars named after which emperor? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Napoleon Bonaparte SHOW ANSWER 5 / 10 | On June 14 of every year, some boyscouts in the U.S. are given a very specific duty. If a flag is found to not be in a condition to be displayed, then it must be retired in a 'dignified way'. So, how do the scouts retire thousands of U.S. flags on this date? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : By burning them SHOW ANSWER 6 / 10 | There is always a flag flying over Buckingham Palace in London. It is either the Union Jack or the Royal Standard. What does it indicate if the Royal Standard is flown? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : To show that the king or queen is in residence SHOW ANSWER 7 / 10 | The only national flag in the world that is neither rectangular nor square is the flag of Nepal. The double triangular flag is the only one that is given an exception by an international organisation that has a strict rule that all displayed flags must be in a 2x3 ratio. Which organisation is this? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : The Olympics SHOW ANSWER 8 / 10 | In astronomy, an 'occultation' is an event where one celestial object appears to pass in front of another. Nine national flags depict this astronomical phenomenon, such as Algeria, Maldives, Pakistan and Tunisia. What two objects take centre position in these flags? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : The crescent and star SHOW ANSWER 9 / 10 | Every state in the United States of America has its own 'state flag', and the people of Texas even pledge allegiance to their flag. There is only one state, though, which has the Union Jack in the corner, to reflect the historical relationship with both the U.S. and the U.K. Which state is this that was the last to be added? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Hawaii SHOW ANSWER
The Hindu
22-05-2025
- The Hindu
Easy like Sunday morning quiz
A molecular biologist from Madurai, our quizmaster enjoys trivia and music, and is working on a rock ballad called 'Coffee is a Drink, Kaapi is an Emotion'. @bertyashley Easy like Sunday morning quiz: Do you know your towels? Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit YOUR SCORE 0 /10 RETAKE THE QUIZ 1 / 10 | May 25 is celebrated as 'Towel Day' to honour the works of author Douglas Adams. It is a reference to a towel being the most useful thing in the universe for a traveller. You can wrap yourself in it, lie on it, use it for combat, wrap it around your head to ward of fumes, wave it as a form of distress signal and, of course, dry yourself with it. What form of traveller (whom the book is about) does Adams say needs to carry a towel? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : A hitchhiker SHOW ANSWER 2 / 10 | Although towels have been around for centuries, the invention of the type of flat, woven piece of cotton for the purpose of drying, started in the 17th century. Known as peshtamel, they were used in baths called hammams in a particular country. This led to the modern popularity of what type of towel? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Turkey towel SHOW ANSWER 3 / 10 | The oshibori is a special towel that plays an important role in the renowned hospitality of Japan. It is typically used to clean the guest's hands before a meal. What is special about this towel, which is quite opposite to its usual use? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : It is a wet towel SHOW ANSWER 4 / 10 | Linen Technology Tracking is an American company that makes washable RFID chips specifically for use in towels. These can be tracked using an app and, thanks to them, certain places save $16,000 a month. In which places are these towels found? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Hotel towels (to stop guests taking them) SHOW ANSWER 5 / 10 | These towels are designed to be extremely soft, highly absorbent and gentle on the skin. They also have a very soft hood, which can cover the head. That's why, though small, they are expensive. What towels are these? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Baby towels SHOW ANSWER 6 / 10 | These towels have been made since the 1960s and are very effective in capturing dust and dirt. Their name comes from the fact that the synthetic fabric has a diameter of less than 10 micrometres. What towels are these, which do not leave behind lint? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Microfibre SHOW ANSWER 7 / 10 | The beach towel was first introduced in the late 19th century. Before that, people used to lay down regular towels on the sand. In 1897, Thomas James patented the first beach towel, which was designed to be larger and more comfortable for lounging on the beach. Under which prolific inventor was James working when he came up with this idea? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Thomas Alva Edison SHOW ANSWER 8 / 10 | This specific type of towel is made from thin, flattened, and densely woven linen or cotton. It first came into use in the 18th century among upper-class English ladies. Their main purpose is to cover hot, baked products. What towels are these, which painter Van Gogh used as a canvas? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Tea towel SHOW ANSWER 9 / 10 | The towels made for this particular profession are usually pre-moistened, have some disinfectant, and are then packed tightly into a tiny pouch. They are super-absorbent and designed to be used multiple times. What towels are these that, at any point, about seven people are using in the world? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Space towels used by astronauts SHOW ANSWER
The Hindu
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
easy like sunday morning quiz by berty ashley what has may 4 ever given us
A molecular biologist from Madurai, our quizmaster enjoys trivia and music, and is working on a rock ballad called 'Coffee is a Drink, Kaapi is an Emotion'. @bertyashley Quiz: Easy like Sunday morning - What has May 4 ever given us? Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit YOUR SCORE 0 /10 RETAKE THE QUIZ 1 / 10 | In 2008, SpaceX became the first private company to launch a rocket into space. Though public thought the rocket was named after a fast bird of prey, it was actually named after the spaceship piloted by Han Solo in Star Wars. What was the name of the rocket? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Falcon SHOW ANSWER 2 / 10 | This is a small molecule that is named after a Star Wars character because it 'uses the force' to open piezo ion channels in a class of animal proteins. The interesting name of this small molecule what is? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Yoda SHOW ANSWER 3 / 10 | LICIACube is a deep space mission equipped with two optical cameras for conducting asteroidal reconnaissance during flyby. They are the 'LICIACube Explorer Imaging for Asteroid' and the 'LICIACube Unit Key Explorer'. By what names are these known, which is a tribute to a pair of siblings the Star Wars universe revolves around? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : LEIA & LUKE SHOW ANSWER 4 / 10 | Garthambrus darthvaderi is a type of millipede that has a shiny black head. It 'bears a striking resemblance' to the most famous visual characteristic of Darth Vader. What part of Vader is the animal named after? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : His helmet SHOW ANSWER 5 / 10 | 'Uravu' is Bengaluru-based company whose main product was inspired by a machine called 'Vaporator' on the planet Tatooine. The two suns in the sky makes the planet hot but with high humidity, hence the machine. What do both these products do? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Turn moisture in the air to drinking water SHOW ANSWER 6 / 10 | Sprocket Systems was started in 1975 as a company that made sound effects for movies. Their work on Star Wars earned them critical acclaim and 15 Oscar Awards. In 1987, they changed their name to honour the family around whom the movies revolve. What is the name? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Skywalker Sound SHOW ANSWER 7 / 10 | In 2015, as a part of the decommunisation process in Ukraine, the government brought down a lot of statues. One particular one, however, was modified into a monument to Darth Vader, with his helmet giving free wi-fi. Vader replaced which figure who was the first head of government of Soviet Russia? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Vladimir Lenin SHOW ANSWER 8 / 10 | Meoneura artoodetoo is a type of insect that is named after R2-D2, a small and inconspicuous android robot that saves the world. What animal is this apart from buzzing around plays an important role in recycling organic matter? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : A fly SHOW ANSWER 9 / 10 | On July 1, 2017, Prime Minister Modi addressed the Institute of Chartered Accountants. He announced the implementation of a new rule and walked off stage as the 'Imperial March' was played. What announcement was followed by Darth Vader's theme? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : GST SHOW ANSWER
