Amazon Daily Quiz Time / Test Your GK Knowledge 06 October 2023
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1) Who, in 1995, stepped onto the Filmfare stage while being handcuffed?
The answer is- Shekhar Kapur
Bandit Queen, which was mired in controversies for its graphic representation of rape and violence, was also considered to be one of the most heartfelt biographies that opened up about the true story of one of India’s most famous female dacoit Phoolan Devi. The film, although was banned by Indian officials initially for its content, later received a green signal and went on to become quite famous with Shekhar Kapur also receiving a Filmfare Award for the Seema Biswas starrer. Shekhar Kapur recalled the time he was felicitated for the film and as a part of his Throwback, he shared a photo of him attending the awards in handcuffs.
2) During the Ashes 2023, the ICC officially altered Jonny Bairstow's dismissal from 'run out' to what?
The answer is- Stumped
The Day 5 the second Test in Ashes 2023 at Lord’s brought with it a lot of drama as England resumed their innings on 114/4 with Ben Duckett (50*) and Ben Stokes (29*) at the crease. In this case, Carey had observed Bairstow walking outside the crease early and was alert to use the opportunity to run him out. Hence, the fielding side considered the ball to still be in play and it wasn’t deemed dead.
3) In 2023, who became the first male player to win each of the four grand slams at least three times?
The answer is- Novak Djokovic
At the French Open this year, he became the first man and fourth player (after Court, Williams, and Graff) to win each of the four Grand Slams at least three times.
At the US Open, he became the only man to win three Majors in a single season four times (2011, 2015, 2021, 2023), beating Federer’s record (2004, 2006, 2007).
4) Parts of this sea creature is used in treatment of what ailment?
The answer is- Rheumatoid Arthritis
Jellyfish and sea jellies are the common names given to the medusa-phase of certain gelatinous members of the subphylum Medusozoa, which is a major part of the phylum Cnidaria. Jellyfish are mainly free-swimming marine animals with umbrella-shaped bells and trailing tentacles.
Jellyfish are also harvested for their collagen, which is being investigated for use in a variety of applications including the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
5) The Panama hats come from which country?
The answer is- Ecuador
A Panama hat, also known as an Ecuadorian hat, a jipijapa hat, or a toquilla straw hat, is a traditional brimmed straw hat of Ecuadorian origin. Traditionally, hats were made from the plaited leaves of the Carludovica palmata plant, known locally as the toquilla palm or jipijapa palm, although it is a palm-like plant rather than a true palm.
