Rule5Rule5A Technology Filler QuizA Technology Filler Quiz
There are 15 questions in the filler.
Each question carries one mark, and ties will be
broken by sudden death.
Blanks are indicative, unless indicated otherwise.
Blocking hints is not allowed.
Use of unfair means is not allowed and will lead to
disqualified.
The decision of the QM is final and binding.
Q1 While LLMs across the world are being built for various
purposes, including mental healthcare and stock trading, X, a
114 year old company, that split as X and Kyndryl to focus on
its core competencies, seeks to build an LLM that
specifically caters to _______ ________ (7,8), an activity
undertaken by fans of ________ (7), however, building
________ (7) worlds isn’t something that localised to the
USA, rather it has made his way to India, where people try
their best to play the odds by predicting the future
FITB and Identify X
a1. IBM, FANTASY FOOTBALL
While the term High-Flyer is used to call someone with big
pockets at clubs, Ningbo High-Flyer Quantitative Investment
Management Partnership is one company headquartered in Hong
Kong that rose to heights recently thanks to its founder
effectively undercutting competition in efficiency and
transparency by founding X, with a name completely opposite
to its parent, that too with a fraction of the investment
generally sought in this industryQ2
Identify X
a2. DEEPSEEK
This brand has recently taken Instagram by storm by releasing
something that captures their iconic 1987 product into a
smaller design. To create more frenzy around this new launch,
they released seven different variants in blind boxes, so the
customer can be reeled in with the element of mystery. Some
have likened it to the craze of Labubu doll keychains. Unlike
the 1987 version that used film and was the company’s first
single-use product, the smaller version requires a microSD
card and also has four unique frames and filters to
accurately show the rizz of nostalgia.Q3
Identify The product
a3. KODAK CHARMERA
Software updates generally mean an enhancement in features,
but one brand has been quietly using updates as a means of
increased commercial visibility. By replacing their standard
display screens to showcase sponsored content, this South
Korean conglomerate constantly plays it cool with the way
updates can be invasive to privacy and user experience.
Recently, such a sneaky software update was launched in one
appliance that is part of many Indian homes. Q4
id the company and THE
APPLIANCE
a4. SAMSUNG ,
REFRIGErator
Zooming in on the hilarity of a recent situation, a game was
recently released inspired by the awkwardness of that moment.
While it is not commercially available, it has caught the
attention of netizens because it shows how fast real-life
situations can be translated into viral moments.This game
requires the player to point and click at the subjects of
this scandal, adding in colorful effects and voices as well.Q5
Put Funda
A5. coldplay astronomer
scandal
In a bid to amplify the voice of domestic apps, the Indian
government has been pushing alternate platforms. One such
platform was recently released to rival productivity giants
such as Microsoft Teams, Google, and Zoom. The platform
integrates whiteboards and generative AI to provide a
structured model that helps people visualize, collaborate,
and execute. The parent corporation of this platform is also
behind Arattai, which has seen a boost in sales in September
2025.Q6
Identify the platform
a6. vani
Born not in Hollywood but in the world of precision robotics,
this creation was designed to perform smooth, repeatable
camera moves measured in milliseconds. Yet, instead of
tracking car commercials or product shots, it found unexpected
fame capturing fleeting moments of human glamour, all in
dramatic slow motion. Its operator, a Canadian filmmaker often
spotted crouched beside it on award nights, became nearly as
recognizable as the stars it films. The machine’s footage has
since become the unofficial ritual of modern celebrity
entrances.Q7
Identify this machine
a7. glambot
In 1923, German calligrapher Rudolph Koch designed a font named Neuland,
that was influenced by a specific theme; which may have aided its
subsequent adoption by a problematic regime. However, when the same font
was introduced in the USA, it was popularised for a different reason.
This instance is a depiction of the term ___________, that originally
connotates a historical printing technique, but has been reinterpreted
under the context of graphic design in recent times. The expression is a
combination of two words, with the first word being linked to
discrimination, and the second one to lettering. Mention the specific
theme acting as an inspiration for Neuland as well. Q8 FITB and GIVE FUNDA Image for reference given on next slide.
a8. stereotypography
and nazi regime
A new trend in parenting is emerging, which integrates
cognitive technology into childcare. These digital assistants
go beyond traditional baby monitors- they can detect
potential risks, like a child tripping or playing in an
unsafe area, and alert the parents. While this technology is
gaining popularity and is predicted to become a standard part
of childcare in the future, ethical concerns like compromised
privacy, heavy dependence on technology, and impact on the
child’s emotional well-being, pose as pressing concerns of
this advancement.Q9
What is the this trend
called?
a9. ai nannies
It has almost become routine- every time this social media
app introduces a new update, the audience seems to lose
patience, frustrated by its pattern of consistently stacking
and forcing unnecessary features on the users.
Earlier this year, this app rolled out yet another feature
that sparked backlash; users complained that they keep
misclicking on this feature, that it can't be disabled and
that it is yet another instance of the app copying features
from one of its rival applications. Q10
What is being talked about
here?
a10. comment and repost
on ig
Bringing attention to the toxic work practices that are
prevalent in the Silicon Valley, a person went viral on X
(formerly Twitter). He was called out for ____________ at
multiple different startups at once, and working 140 hours a
week for financial stability. The discourse sparked many
memes, notably referring to a 2016 meme about disloyalty.q11
ID the person and FITB
a11. soham parekh and
moonlighting
q12 GIVE FUNDA
In 2025, a popular Spanish-language network was removed from
YouTube TV due to a failed contract renewal. The removal not
only affected millions of viewers but also became political
when a public figure, who only looks at things from a
singular view, started demanding its reinstatement. What was
the network called? Give Funda.
a12. donald trump
supporting univision
Noland Arbaugh isn’t the first person to experience having a
X, but probably the most prominent person to do so, possibly
because of ____ ____. While the experience is painful and
breaches his privacy, he says the important thing is neither
him nor ____ - but the science and that X is bigger than a
‘____ ____’ device as it would further the way humanity
advances with the use of XsQ 13
FITB and ID X
a13. neuralink implant
While domain-dependant countries such as Tuvalu and Anguilla
have made good money off .tv and .ai, this small island
nation, that is technically under a larger, prominent country
has also rode off the Top-Level Domain train in between the
streaming and AI hype.
This domain has been used prominently in browser-based
multiplayer games and is favored for its short, memorable,
and brandable names.
Give the domain in question and the nation who is assigned
this Top Level DomainQ14
ID the nation and domain
a14. .io domain: British
indian ocean territory
On November 24, 2014, ____ ________ Entertainment offices
were in for a shock to see their digital infrastructure under
siege by the Guardians of Peace, who launched a cyber attack
in retaliation to the above company releasing a certain movie
that stood against the sponsor of the group, this sponsor,
while being a natural person, is said to be a mythical
creature born under a supernatural sky and a global fashion
icon. However he shows his human side by spending time
golfing and by coping with their global hate by telling
everyone that he is loved all across the world.q15
FITB and ID the sponsor
a15. sony pictures,
kim jong un
1.IBM, Fantasy Football
2. Deepseek
3. Kodak Charmera
4. Samsung, Refrigerators
5. Coldplay Astronomer scandal
6. Vani
7. Glambot
8. Stereotypography and Nazi
regime
9. AI nannies
Answers
10. Comment and Repost on IG
11. Soham Parekh and
moonlighting
12. Donald Trump supporting
UniVision
13. Neuralink Implant
14. .io domain- British Indian
Ocean Territory
15. Sony Pictures, Kim Jong Un