General Knowledge - Bollywood, Science & Current Affairs

John Abraham was born Farhan Abraham. His father is a Malayali Christian architect named Abraham. The other options (Rajan, Shirish, Nitin) are common Indian male names but not his birth name.

Shammi Kapoor was born Shamsher Raj Kapoor. He was part of the legendary Kapoor family - his father Prithviraj Kapoor and brothers Raj Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor. 'Balbirraj' was his father's birth name, not his.

Helen was born Ilyena Mironov to a German father and Indian mother. She became the iconic 'dancing queen' of Bollywood. The other options are fabricated names not matching her actual birth name.

Amitabh Bachchan was appointed as the brand ambassador for OMEGA watches, representing the luxury Swiss watchmaker in India. This was part of OMEGA's strategy to strengthen its presence in the Indian market by associating with a iconic Bollywood figure.

Jackie Shroff's real name is Jaikishen Kakubhai Shroff, which is where his nickname 'Jackie' originated. The actor has been known by this screen name throughout his career in Bollywood.

Sunita Narain is the Director General of the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), a leading environmental research and advocacy organization in India. She has been associated with CSE since the 1980s and is a prominent environmentalist.

Samsonite, a leading luggage brand, planned to introduce premium category shoes in India under the 'Black Label' brand name. This was part of their diversification strategy into footwear segment.

Dabur Pharma developed 'Nanoxel' as a cancer drug, which was based on nanotechnology for drug delivery. This was positioned as an innovative oncology treatment offering better bioavailability.

Action was the first footwear brand in India to associate with Disney characters for its children's sandals range. This licensing agreement helped them appeal to the kids' segment with popular Disney characters.

Nepal became the world's youngest democratic nation in 2008 when it transitioned from a 240-year-old monarchy to a federal democratic republic. Bhutan, Serbia, and Lesotho are also democracies but transitioned earlier.

Nepal became the world's youngest democratic nation in 2008 when it transitioned from a 240-year-old monarchy to a federal democratic republic. Bhutan, Serbia, and Lesotho are also democracies but transitioned earlier.

Sweden became the first country to run trains on biogas as part of its sustainable energy initiatives. Germany, Switzerland, and Italy use various alternative fuels but Sweden led in biogas rail implementation.

The Sudheer Nanawati Commission was indeed set up to investigate the Harbhajan Singh-Sreesanth slapping incident during IPL 2008. The commission was formed by the BCCI to probe the on-field altercation. Harbhajan was initially suspended but later cleared after the commission's review.

Sierra Leone has historically had one of the highest maternal mortality rates globally, often exceeding 1,000 deaths per 100,000 live births. Factors include poor healthcare infrastructure, limited access to skilled birth attendants, and high rates of early pregnancy. Uganda, Kenya, and Burundi also have high rates but not as severe as Sierra Leone.

Butyric acid (butanoic acid) is naturally present in butter and gives it its characteristic flavor. It's a 4-carbon fatty acid formed from butterfat breakdown. The name itself comes from the Latin word for butter - 'butyrum'. Succinic, oxalic, and maleic acids are not characteristic components of butter.

ILOVEYOU was a notorious computer worm that spread via email in 2000, causing billions of dollars in damage. It appeared as a love letter attachment and, when opened, would overwrite files and spread to all contacts. It was created by two Filipino programmers and is considered one of the most damaging viruses ever.

HDI (Human Development Index) uses three key components: life expectancy (health), education/literacy (knowledge), and per capita income (standard of living). Family size is not one of the parameters used in HDI calculation. The index was developed by Mahbub ul Haq and Amartya Sen to measure development beyond GDP.

Chachi 420 (1998) starring Kamal Haasan was officially adapted from the Hollywood film 'Mrs. Doubtfire' (1993) starring Robin Williams. Both films feature a father disguising himself as a female housekeeper to be near his children after divorce. The title plays on the Hindi word for 420 (fraud) and the character 'Chachi' (aunt).