Answers to Quiz - 53

1. Despite path breaking inventions like printing, compass, gunpowder etc, scientific and industrial revolutions that took place in the western world eluded China. Name the reputed British Sinologist who posed this interesting conundrum, which is since then identified with his name.

Joseph Needham, Needham’s Grand Question

2. Instituted in 2001, the Ashden Awards are given for excellence in the field of sustainable energy. By what popular name are these awards called?

Green Oscars

3. What is the name of the energetic freestyle dance form that originated among the African-American community on the streets of Los Angeles as a creative outlet for youths on the edge of criminal activities?

Krumping

4. This month we are celebrating the centenary of an accidental invention by Thomas Sullivan, a New York merchant. What is this invention used by millions of people today?

Tea Bag

5. Which awards are widely touted as the Oscars of the food world?

James Beard Foundation Awards

6. What solo collection for Dior catapulted Yves Saint Laurent into stardom at the age of 21 in 1958?

Ligne Trapeze

7. What does the Baltic Dry Index measure?

Bulk shipping rates

8. In United States what does a Code Red Day signify?

Unhealthy levels of air pollution

9. Name the economist considered as the first proponent of Value Investing?

Benjamin Graham

10. Name the French town that hosts world’s leading international festival for animated films in every June?

Annecy