QUIZ 32

Q1
In 1964, he failed the U.S. Armed Forces qualifying test because his writing and spelling skills were sub-par. However, in early 1966, the tests were revised and he was reclassified as 1A. This classification meant he was now eligible for the draft and induction into the U.S. Army. This was especially important because the United States was engaged in the Vietnam War. When notified of this status, he declared that he would refuse to serve in the United States Army and publicly considered himself a conscientious objector. he stated that "War is against the teachings of the Holy Qur'an. I'm not trying to dodge the draft. We are not supposed to take part in no wars unless declared by Allah or The Messenger. We don't take part in Christian wars or wars of any unbelievers." he also famously said in 1966: "I ain't got no quarrel with them Viet Cong ... They never called me nigger. Identify the person.

Q2
Because of Beijing's air pollution levels, he decided to withdraw from
the marathon at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He won the 2008 Berlin
Marathon breaking his own world record (2:03:59). Name him.

Q3
In 1844, 23-year-old Henry , the son of a cattle merchant, emigrated to the United States from Rimpar, Bavaria. He settled in Montgomery, Alabama, where he opened a dry-goods store. In 1847, following the arrival of Emanuel, the firm added "Brothers" to its name. With the arrival of their youngest brother, Mayer, in 1850, the firm changed its name again and the more popular name was established. Its legacy ended on September 15, 2008. Identify the firm.

Q4
The Scottish biologist and pharmacologist noticed a halo of inhibition
of bacterial growth around a contaminant blue-green mold
Staphylococcus plate culture. He concluded that the mold was releasing
a substance that was inhibiting bacterial growth and lysing the
bacteria. He grew a pure culture of the mold and created history. Which
discovery are we talking about?

Q5
Cavi Electrici Affini Torino was founded in Italy by Virginio Bruni Tedeschi. The company's was then taken over by RPG Enterprises in the year 1982. It has an annual turnover of Rs 1,952 crores (US$ 434 million). It exports to over 110 countries across the world. Which company?

Q6
Identify the building shown in the above image. (Hint: It's hard to Believe)

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