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QUESTION 1The ice bucket challenge was huge

last year. What disease (which counts Stephen Hawking among it’s sufferers) did it aim to create awareness of?Only the full form please!

QUESTION 2“ The LM footpads are only depressed in the surface about 1 or 2 inches, although the surface appears to be very, very fine grained, as you getclose to it. Its almost like a powder. Ground mass is very fine.” “ ___ ___ ”“ Yes, the surface is fine and powdery. I can kick it up loosely with my toe. It does adhere in fine layers, like powdered charcoal, to the sole and sides of my boots. I only go in a small fraction ofan inch, maybe an eighth of an inch, but I can see the footprints of my boots and the treads in the fine, sandy particles.” Fill in the historic statement “xxxxx” and WHO said it

QUESTION 3In the early 50s, scientists discovered that _________ did not occur in the areas normally innervated by the damaged nerve. This suggested that the nervous system plays an essential role in _______.

In 2011-2013, scientist proved that ________, being an active process, must have an evolutionary function. The team also showed that the pattern of ________ appeared to be optimized for providing a drainage network that improved grip in water.

Earlier thought to be caused by osmosis , ie the movement of water from higher to lower concentration, ____xx is actually caused when blood vessels below the surface shrink – vasoconstriction.

What phenomenon only seen in humans and gibbons is being described here?

Question 4The Scoville scale, used for the measurement of something which is usually measured by a method that uses high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). This identifies and measures the concentration of chemicals necessary for the scaling. X topped the Scoville scale from 2007 until February 2012 with an average of 1 million SHU and an individual highest of 1.5mn. It was surpassed by Carolina Reaper with 2.2mn SHU in 2013 and holds the record till date. What does Scoville scale measure? Also, Identify X.

Question 5What has been blanked out of the science behind the Sony Vaio logo?Hint : think electronics

Question 6What is this an x-ray diffraction image of?This image prompted someone to say “I found it!I found the secret of life!”

Question 7What recent event does this Google Doodle commemorate?

Question 8Following are the 3 laws of ______ written by Isaac Asimov.✘ A ______ may not injure a human

being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.

✘ A ______ must obey the orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.

✘ A ______ must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Laws.

Fill in the blanks!

Question 9Short and sweet.

What is

Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia?

Question 10What did this event lead to the invention of?Georges de Mestral, a Swiss engineer who, in 1941 went for a walk in the woods with his dog. On the way back home, he noticed tiny burrs (sharp seed-like objects) clinging to his trousers and his dog’s fur. At home, he examined them and noticed sharp projections from the seed had snagged on the fibre of his cloth.He wondered if they could be turned into something useful.

Question 11Again, to whom is this Google Doodle dedicated?

Question 12In the spirit of the region’s favourite animal, tell me, what does a camel’s hump actually store?

Question 13Which chemical causes this squeaky, chipmunk-ish voice when inhaled?

Question 14The brand is the only drink in its family to have a Ph rating greater 7 indicating it’s basic nature, this fact is behind the name of this brand. Identify this mass produced, refreshing drink.

Question 15Which animal is the deadliest on the planet (in terms of number of people killed by it directly or indirectly per year) ?

It might be smaller than you think....

Question 16Zbtb7 is a gene that may act as a master switch for cancer.The gene is unique in that it is needed for other oncogenes to cause cancer. Discovery of the gene was first published in the January 2005 issue of Nature. It was originally called "POK erythroid myeloid ontogenic factor" but was renamed to Zbtb7. Why was it renamed ? (HINT: copyright violation)

Question 17 Alkaloid theobromine is sometimes used as a drug to treat high blood pressure. Its effects are similar to caffeine but on a smaller scale. However, it can be poisonous to dogs as they metabolize this compound very slowly. What commonly enjoyed food contains theobromine and thus should not be given to dogs?

Question 18 Some animals like rats, dolphins and most prominently –bats, send calss out to the environment and listen to the echoes of those calls that return from various objects near them. They use these echoes to locate and identify the objects.What is the term for this NATURAL SONAR produced to help these guys navigate their environment?

Question 19The score of what standardized test measuring mental ability is calculated using the formula

Question 20Hygieia was the Greek goddess of hygiene, and the daughter of Asclepius. Asclepius' symbol is his rod, with a snake twined around it; correspondingly, Hygieia's symbol is a cup or chalice with a snake twined around its stem and poised above it.Where do we see the amalgamation of this father-daughter duo’s symbols in modern medicine?

Submit your papers please!

QUESTION 1The ice bucket challenge was huge

last year. What disease (which counts Stephen Hawking among it’s sufferers) did it aim to create awareness of?Only the full form please!

Answer 1 ALS – Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Or

Lou Gehrig’s Disease

QUESTION 2“ The LM footpads are only depressed in the surface about 1 or 2 inches, although the surface appears to be very, very fine grained, as you getclose to it. Its almost like a powder. Ground mass is very fine.” “ ___ ___ ”“ Yes, the surface is fine and powdery. I can kick it up loosely with my toe. It does adhere in fine layers, like powdered charcoal, to the sole and sides of my boots. I only go in a small fraction ofan inch, maybe an eighth of an inch, but I can see the footprints of my boots and the treads in the fine, sandy particles.” Fill in the historic statement “xxxxx” and WHO said it

Answer 2 “It’s one small step for man, one giant step for mankind”

Said by

Neil Armstrong

QUESTION 3In the early 50s, scientists discovered that _________ did not occur in the areas normally innervated by the damaged nerve. This suggested that the nervous system plays an essential role in _______.

In 2011-2013, scientist proved that ________, being an active process, must have an evolutionary function. The team also showed that the pattern of ________ appeared to be optimized for providing a drainage network that improved grip in water.

Earlier thought to be caused by osmosis , ie the movement of water from higher to lower concentration, ____xx is actually caused when blood vessels below the surface shrink – vasoconstriction.

What phenomenon only seen in humans and gibbons is being described here?

Answer 3 The WRINKLING OF FINGERTIPS when in contact with water for extended periods of time

Question 4The Scoville scale, used for the measurement of something which is usually measured by a method that uses high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). This identifies and measures the concentration of chemicals necessary for the scaling. X topped the Scoville scale from 2007 until February 2012 with an average of 1 million SHU and an individual highest of 1.5mn. It was surpassed by Carolina Reaper with 2.2mn SHU in 2013 and holds the record till date. What does Scoville scale measure? Also, Identify X.

Answer 4

Scoville Scale measures the spicy heat of chillies.

X- Bhut Jholokia variety of chillie found in Northeast India .

Question 5What has been blanked out of the science behind the Sony Vaio logo?Hint : think electronics

Answer 5

Question 6What is this an x-ray diffraction image of?This image prompted someone to say “I found it!I found the secret of life!”

Answer 6

First observation of the HELICAL STRUCTURE OF DNA MOLECULE

Question 7What recent event does this Google Doodle commemorate?

Answer 7

Evidence of WATER ON MARS

Question 8Following are the 3 laws of ______ written by Isaac Asimov.✘ A ______ may not injure a human

being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.

✘ A ______ must obey the orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.

✘ A ______ must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Laws.

Fill in the blanks!

Answer 8

3 laws of ROBOTICS

Question 9Short and sweet.

What is

Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia?

Answer 9

Fear of the number

666

Question 10What did this event lead to the invention of?Georges de Mestral, a Swiss engineer who, in 1941 went for a walk in the woods with his dog. On the way back home, he noticed tiny burrs (sharp seed-like objects) clinging to his trousers and his dog’s fur. At home, he examined them and noticed sharp projections from the seed had snagged on the fibre of his cloth.He wondered if they could be turned into something useful.

Answer 10

He went home and came up with the idea of

VELCRO FASTENERS

Question 11Again, to whom is this Google Doodle dedicated?

Answer 11

Thomas Alva

EDISON

Question 12In the spirit of the region’s favourite animal, tell me, what does a camel’s hump actually store?

Answer 12

FAT (not water)

Question 13Which chemical causes this squeaky, chipmunk-ish voice when inhaled?

Answer 13

HELIUM GAS

Question 14The brand is the only drink in its family to have a Ph rating greater 7 indicating it’s basic nature, this fact is behind the name of this brand. Identify this mass produced, refreshing drink.

Answer 14

7Up

Question 15Which animal is the deadliest on the planet (in terms of number of people killed by it directly or indirectly per year) ?

It might be smaller than you think....

Answer 15

The MOSQUITO

Question 16Zbtb7 is a gene that may act as a master switch for cancer.The gene is unique in that it is needed for other oncogenes to cause cancer. Discovery of the gene was first published in the January 2005 issue of Nature. It was originally called "POK erythroid myeloid ontogenic factor" but was renamed to Zbtb7. Why was it renamed ? (HINT: copyright violation)

Answer 16 Because it was names the POKEMON gene.Pokemon USA threatened legal action as they saw it as bad publicity

Question 17 Alkaloid theobromine is sometimes used as a drug to treat high blood pressure. Its effects are similar to caffeine but on a smaller scale. However, it can be poisonous to dogs as they metabolize this compound very slowly. What commonly enjoyed food contains theobromine and thus should not be given to dogs?

Answer 17

Chocolate!

Question 18 Some animals like rats, dolphins and most prominently –bats, send calss out to the environment and listen to the echoes of those calls that return from various objects near them. They use these echoes to locate and identify the objects.What is the term for this NATURAL SONAR produced to help these guys navigate their environment?

Answer 18

ECHOLATION

Question 19The score of what standardized test measuring mental ability is calculated using the formula

Answer 19

Intelligence Quotient

Or

IQ

Question 20Hygieia was the Greek goddess of hygiene, and the daughter of Asclepius. Asclepius' symbol is his rod, with a snake twined around it; correspondingly, Hygieia's symbol is a cup or chalice with a snake twined around its stem and poised above it.Where do we see the amalgamation of this father-daughter duo’s symbols in modern medicine?

Answer 20

The symbol for

PHARMACY