CTrL+F Prelims (A Culture, Travel, Lifestyle, Fashion Quiz).pdf

CTrL+F (A Culture, Travel, Lifestyle, Fashion Quiz) Prelims

1. A Culture, Travel, Lifestyle and Fashion Quiz CTrL+FCTrL+F
PrelimsPrelims

2. RulesRules There are 20 questions in the prelims.
One point for each correct answer. No negative
marking.
Q2,6,10,14 and 16 are star marked questions and
will be used to resolve ties.
No. of blocks ∝ No. of Hints given. 
The decision of the QM is final and binding.

3. AcknowledgementAcknowledgement We would like to extend our
heartfelt thanks to Abhishek
Sushil and Saarthak Chhabra for
GPing our set!

4. Q1. Identify the “Marketing
genius”.
Royal green is a fast growing and one of the best
selling whisky brands in the country providing
premium quality at affordable price and is
manufactured by ADS spirits owned by Mr. Sikandar M.
However the brand came into limelight roughly 2
months ago because of the endeavours of mr
sikandar’s son who is popular for his PR techniques
which ranges from bollywood actors calling him
nephew to animated characters welcoming people at
the gates and even singers and top level politicians of
our country.

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7. A1. Aaryan Maan

8. *Q2. What is being talked about?
The ubiquitous version of this beverage traces
its origin to the ______ community who
migrated from Rajasthan’s ______ district to
Bombay in the early 20th Century. Having
earned their livelihood mainly in Dairy
Farming, over the years this gave way to a
thriving _____ business, which in contrast to
the conventional brew, offers a thicker,
sweeter and indulgent experience.

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10. A2. Nagori Tea

11. Q3. What was the title of this
report?
Back in 2020, a major investigation by CSE
revealed a striking expose showing that many
samples of this product from well-known
brands failed advanced purity tests. They
revealed how adulterants — imported or
domestic — are mixed in, escaping detection
under ordinary checks. The reports apt title
played on this betrayal — a sweet promise
turned into a clever snare.

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13. A3. Honey Trap

14. Q4. What was reimagined and on
which city it was based?
Launched in June this year and developed by
KEAD entertainment, a beloved game of chase
for squares and fortunes was reimagined in its
first official, city-specific edition. The edition
replaces the traditional elements with iconic
local equivalents like Kingdom Tower and King
Abdullah Financial District. All the transaction
are conducted in SAR and the iconic ____
space is translated to “Joum’ah,”-- linking the
game to the country’s weekend and spiritual
rhythm.

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16. A4. Monopoly, Riyadh

17. Q5. ID the brand and X.
A legacy brand recently introduced a quirky mascot,
bringing a fresh face to a name that has been part
of Indian summers for generations. This character,
with a retro flair, has been making waves online.
This same brand was also the first one to introduce
X - a layered dessert in India 1950. Originating from
Sicily, its name is believed to derive from the Arabic
word with the same namesake , referring to the
bowl that is used to shape the cake. This treat,
characterized by layers of sponge cake, ricotta, and
candied fruit, was adapted into an Indian version
characterized by visual layers and bright colours and
became popular choice for celebrations and festive
occasions.

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19. A5. Vadilal, Cassatta

20. *Q6. What is therapy aptly called?
In 2025, the NHS became the first health
system globally to deploy a novel cancer
treatment — not through direct assault, but
by cleverly disguising its intent before
striking from within.

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23. A6. Trojan Horse

24. Q7. What medium did they use?
What did they pay tribute to?
Recently, Asian Paints unveiled a unique
campaign to celebrate the 40th year of its
Sharad Shamman awards- Cholte Cholte 40.
They reimagined an iconic but endangered
symbol of this city into immersive rolling
artworks, each designed to reflect a
different decade of their most celebrated
festival’s evolution.

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26. A7. Yellow taxis, Durga Puja

27. Q8. What first is being talked
about?
In the year 1510, members of a medieval
merchants’ guild in a Baltic city erected a fir
in the market square—decorated, celebrated,
and then ceremonially burned. Centuries
later, a stone marker was placed there,
claiming the spot as the site of the world’s
first public event of that kind. Today, the
marker stands amid cobbled lanes, inscribed
in multiple tongues.

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30. A8. First public Christmas tree

31. Q9. What kind of Urban spaces are
we talking about?
Recently, Aangan Collaborative LLP and the
Surat Municipal Corporation transformed
these neglected underbellies into
inclusive, multi- functional sports and
public spaces for play, pause and
community connection. Architects behind
the project call it an example of
“reclaiming what the city forgets.”

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34. A9. Spaces under flyovers

35. *Q10. What is the object and the
name of the kingdom?
Shown in the next slide is the coat of arms of
spain which is used by the country’s official
body. Its design consists of arms of medieval
kingdoms that would unite to form spain in
15th century.
One such kingdom is represented by an object
which also paves the way for the etymology
theory of this kingdom by an arab chronicler.

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38. A10. Pomegranate, Grenada

39. Q11. FITB and ID X
In the Louis Vuitton SS26 fashion show at the Paris
Center Pompidou designed by Pharrell Williams,
the show was heavily influenced by Indian culture,
with the runway itself being designed in duotones
similar to a X field. X is a game created in India
focusing on themes of duality- virtue and vice, and
the divine and the devil.
One highlight was the Punjabi tune-influenced
composition by __________, an artist known for
his versatility.

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42. A11. AR Rahman, Mokshapatam/
Snakes and Ladders

43. Q12. What form of handicraft is
being talked of?
Originating in a tribal community that finds home in
Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan, this form of embroidery
employs meticulous use of motifs such as arrows,
diamonds, and flowers, along with mirror work. It has
been passed down through generations and is used
predominantly in women’s clothing.
An Iranian textile and fashion designer is credited for
using this art in dresses that were designed for Farah
Pahlavi, the last Empress of Iran. Often confused with an
Indian art form, it is believed to originate in a conflict-
ridden region across the border and it is also considered
a UNESCO heritage art.
Image follows.

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46. A12. Balochi embroidery

47. Q13. ID the object.
The Navi Mumbai International Airport set to be inaugurated
on 8th October 2025, has a special feature in which London-
based Zaha Hadid Architects(ZHA) re-imagined this object in
steel and glass. ZHA known for their futuristic designs,
depicted this object not just as a decorative motif but its
layered unfolding forms the columns and the roof canopies.
Hollowed to channel daylight, the columns guide passenger
circulation.
At NMIA, 12 feature columns are shaped as______, while 17
mega columns function as ______. These mega columns
support the weight of the roof canopy and are engineered
to withstand seismic shocks, high winds and heavy loads,
and are designed such that the roof canopy appears to
‘float’ above the terminal.

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49. A13. Lotus

50. *Q14. Which airlines? What are
these spaces used for?
At present, Saudia Airlines and another giant in the
business, whose literal meaning is “union” or
“unity” also happens to be the second largest
airlines of a particular country, are the only ones
who decided to gave up few seats in order to
provide a dedicated, curtained space on certain
aircrafts such as Boeing 787 Dreamliner and airbus
A380s.
These are typically located near an exit and can be
curtained off for privacy.

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53. A14. Etihad Airlines, Prayer Rooms

54. Q15.
Apta railway station and wadi bunder railway yard are
not only the two most sought after locations for a
certain group of people for carrying out their work but
also one of the biggest revenue generators for central
railways, as it is located on the outskirts and costs less
money as compared to busy stations like cst and
churchgate. Who are renting out these locations or
for what purpose?
However in 1995, apta witnessed R malhotra and S
singh boarding a train from here which etched their as
well as Apta’s name in history. How do we better know
them as?

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56. A15. Shooting Bollywood movies
and Raj and Simran

57. *Q16. ID this actor, what was
special about them pulling up to
the event?
This British-born actor, famous for their role as the
Saint who rose up in a global drug operation in a US-
Based TV show, made their way to world headlines
cutting to the chase in their arrival to a high-profile
invitational fundraiser
What was special about this entrance was not the fact
that they had a outfit change upon their arrival, their
outfit, or that this was a promo for their upcoming
movie, rather it was the incorporation of certain
elements from the movie in this arrival to the event.

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59. A16. Damson Idris, F1 car entry

60. Q17. FITB and why was it called so
?
This Italian luxury fashion house founded in
1913 staged a show that went down in history
as ___ ________ ______ . Instead of models, it
featured actors like Gary Oldman, Willem
Dafoe, and Adrien Brody walking in dark,
militaristic suits on a set resembling an
imperial court. The soundtrack drew from Cold
War and 1940s propaganda films - an event
later described as an exploration of “the
aesthetics of power and corruption”.

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62. A17. The Villains Runway, models
are notable villains

63. Q18. Who are these unlikely
engineers and what did they solve?
Seemingly overnight, a problem that had
been plaguing the Czech government for
years was solved by unlikely engineers. It
saved the government millions of dollars and
eased documentation flow. This problem
restored the aquatic life in the surrounding
area, ending a seven year quest to finish that
project.

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65. A18. Beavers building dams

66. Q19. ID the trend
In the early 2010s, a fashion trend emerged as a
deliberate rejection of extravagant logos and
statement pieces. Known for its intentionally
“ordinary” and understated aesthetic, the
movement embraced bland, everyday clothing
as a statement against the pressures of hyper-
fashionable lifestyles. Its rise was fueled by
urban strongly committed millennials who
wanted comfort and anonymity over attention-
grabbing couture, highlighting how minimalism
could become a social identity rather than just a
clothing choice.

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68. A19. Normcore

69. Q20. FITB and ID the resident?
In South Delhi, the neighbouring villages of
Asola and Fatehpur Beri have gained
recognition as the villages of ________.
Inspired by Vijay Pehelwan, who took up this
job out of necessity after his father’s passing,
many young men known for their tall and
sturdy build, followed suit.
A well-known resident from this village whose
life story blends triumph with tragedy, made
rounds on the internet earlier this year
making their way directly into our hearts.

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71. A20. Bouncers, Neeraj Pepsu

72. AnswersAnswers 1. Aaryan Maan
2. Nagori Tea
3. Honey trap
4. Monopoly, Riyadh
5. Vadilal, Cassatta
6. Trojan Horse
7. Yellow taxis, Durga Puja
8. First public Christmas tree
9. Spaces under flyovers
10. Pomegranate, Grenada

73. AnswersAnswers 11. AR Rahman, Mokshapatam/ Snakes and Ladders
12. Balochi embroidery
13. Lotus
14. Etihad Airlines, Prayer Rooms
15. Shooting Bollywood movies and Raj and Simran
16. Damson Idris, F1 car entry
17. The Villains Runway, models are notable villains
18. Beavers building dams
19. Normcore
20. Bouncers, Neeraj Pepsu