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#96 #2016 Q) This theory got its name from a mild curse popularized by the following song. The inventor of the theory proposed a new unit of measurement which is represented by the letter "j". According to the inventor, 512j is achieved in the year 1982. Name the theory.  Ans: Its  Jumping Jesus Phenomenon which is derived from derives from the mild curse "jumping Jesus on a pogo stick". The unit of measurement, a "jesus"(j), which comprises the sum of known scientific facts in the year 1 C.E., named after the "celebrated philosopher born that year".

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#95 #2016 Q) X is constitutionally mandated to have a precise geometric construction, with 24 geometric steps for making it. First two steps are as below (i) On the lower portion of a crimson cloth draw a line AB of the required length from left to right. (ii) From A draw a line AC perpendicular to AB making AC equal to AB plus one third AB. From AC mark off D making line AD equal to line AB. Join BD. Id X ?  Ans: X - Nepal's Flag. Following are the steps

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#94 #2016 Q) She was the first Indian athlete from India to win two medals in Asian Games . She was also a part of Indian Women Hockey team that participate in Hockey World Cups . She had the opportunity to train with best athletes of here generation. Below is a picture showing her trained with Great Jesse Owens . Id her ?     Ans: She is Mary Dsouza , she  was part of the 1952 Helsinki Olympics .

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#93 #2016 Q) What is special about the following athletes ? Rami Anis, Yiech Pur Biel, James Nyang Chiengjiek, Yonas Kinde, Anjelina Nada Lohalith, Rose Nathike Lokonyen, Paulo Amotun Lokoro, Yolande Bukasa Mabika, Yusra Mardini, Popole Misenga . Ans: For the first time in history of Olympic these 10 refugee athletes will be competing as the Refugee Olympic Team (ROT) . At the opening ceremony they will march holding the official Olympic flag stepping out into the stadium immediately before host nation Brazil.

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#92 #2016 Q)  X was the first Indian to win a beauty pageant title in 1974, which was discontinued after that year, making her the last winner of the title. X also acted in the first Konkani Colour Film . A plagiarized version of the following song was picturized on X in her first Hindi Film. Id X ? Ans:  X is Radha Bartake . She became first Indian to win International Teen Princess in 1974. The following song was picturised on her which was a plagiarized version of the song "Mamy Blue" sung by Nicoletta .