general knowledge Online Quiz - 2696

Stanley Cohen and Herbert Boyer developed the first recombinant DNA technology in 1973, pioneering genetic engineering by combining DNA from different organisms.

Eugene Polley invented the first wireless TV remote control called the 'Flash-Matic' in 1955, which used light signals to change channels and mute the television.

Benjamin Franklin invented bifocal spectacles around 1760 to address both near and distance vision problems, creating lenses with two different optical powers.

Play-Doh was invented by Joe McVicker in 1956. It was originally created as a wallpaper cleaner but was later repurposed and marketed as a children's modeling compound, becoming one of the most iconic toys in history.

Britannia Industries' 'Good Day' is a popular biscuit brand in India, known for its butter and cashew variants. It competes with other major biscuit brands in the Indian market.

Hide n Seek is a chocolate-chip cookie brand owned by Parle Products, one of India's oldest and largest biscuit manufacturers. It has been a popular snack in India for decades.

Little Hearts is a popular small biscuit brand from Britannia Industries, featuring a heart shape and known for its crisp texture. It has been a staple in the Indian biscuit market for years.

Britannia Tiger is a glucose biscuit brand marketed as an energy-giving food. It's one of Britannia's long-standing products and competes in the popular glucose biscuit segment in India.

Charlie Chaplin was born in London, England, United Kingdom in 1889. This is a basic biographical fact about one of cinema's most iconic figures.

When Charlie Chaplin returned to receive his honorary Academy Award in 1972, the audience gave him a 12-minute standing ovation - one of the longest in Oscar history, reflecting his immense impact on cinema.

Charlie Chaplin received three Academy Awards during his career: one competitive Oscar for Best Original Score for 'Limelight' in 1972, and two Honorary Oscars (one in 1929, one in 1972). The 1972 Honorary Oscar was for 'the incalculable effect he has had in making motion pictures the art form of this century'.

TREAT is a popular glucose-based energy biscuit manufactured by Britannia Industries. It was launched in India as a health supplement and remains one of Britannia's iconic brands, positioned as an instant energy provider. Parle, Nestle, and Dabur are in different food/beverage categories and don't produce TREAT.

50-50 is a biscuit brand owned by Britannia Industries, known for its buttery and mildly sweet taste. It was positioned as a '50% glucose, 50% malt' product when launched. Parle produces different biscuit brands like Parle-G and Monaco, Horlicks is a health drink brand by GSK, and Nestle is a separate multinational food company.

Krackjack is a salty-sweet biscuit manufactured by Parle Products, one of India's oldest biscuit companies. It has been a popular snack since its launch and is known for its dual taste profile. Britannia, Priyagold, and Mangarams are different biscuit/confectionery companies that don't produce Krackjack.

Milk Bikis is a milk-based biscuit brand manufactured by Britannia Industries, positioned as a healthy snack for children enriched with milk nutrients. It's one of Britannia's long-standing products. Parle, Priyagold, and Haldiram's are other food companies but don't own the Milk Bikis brand.

Milk Shakti is a biscuit brand launched by Parle Products, targeting health-conscious consumers with a milk-enriched formulation. The name 'Shakti' implies strength/energy in Hindi. Britannia has Milk Bikis, Nestle produces different products, and Sunfeast is ITC's biscuit brand.

20-20 Cookies is a biscuit brand owned by Parle Products, positioned as a crunchy cookie snack. The brand name suggests a modern, crisp product targeting younger consumers. Britannia, Sunfeast (ITC), and Priyagold are separate biscuit companies with their own cookie products.

Monaco is a popular salted biscuit brand manufactured by Parle Products, known for its light, crisp texture and salty taste. It's often eaten with tea or as a light snack. Britannia produces Time Pass (similar salty snack), Sunfeast is ITC's brand, and Priyagold is a separate biscuit company.

Marie Gold is a classic Marie biscuit brand owned by Britannia Industries, known for its light, crisp texture and mild sweetness. It's one of Britannia's longest-running and most recognizable products. Nestle doesn't produce Marie biscuits, Sunfeast is ITC's brand, and Parle has similar products but not Marie Gold.