In January 2003, a worm reduced Internet traffic around the world to a crawl. Microsoft had floated a patch the previous year that would have thwarted it. What were the worm and its patch called?
Which two industrialists were awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2003?
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The official sponsor replaced its logo on the shirts of Indian cricket players in the 2003 World Cup with another tag. What was it?
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In January 2003, the US Supreme Court delivered a historic judgement, giving a 20-year copyright extension to a well-known comic character. Name it.
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Which Nobel laureate publicly supported the cause of the Tehelka news portal and pleaded its cause with Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani?
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Which is the first private insurance company to provide cover for a Bollywood production?
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It is the world's first robot that walks like a human, talks, climbs stairs and even demands applause. What is it called and which company developed it?
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What is the Maiti Movement?
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Daisuke Inoue now sells cockroach killers. But to his credit is the invention of one of Asia's most popular entertainments, for which he didn't apply for a patent. What is it?
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In February 2003, he became the first politician to bag the Regional Samman award for being the highest tax payer in the professional category for assessment year 1999-2000. Who is he?
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Named after a popular singer, she was born and lived in Scotland. At the age of six years, she was diagnosed with progressive lung disease. She died in February this year. Her death "" and birth "" were both subjects of intense speculation and controversy. Who are we talking about?
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Which bank has tied up with the Mahakaleshwar Temple to handle the funds that are expected to pour in by way of puja offerings and donations during the Simhasta Kumbh Mela of April 2004?
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The "Trunk Wall" is a signature theme at all outlets of which luxury brand?
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Which bank began an e-Hundi service in 2003 to help devotees remit funds faster to the Tirupati Balaji temple?
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Which Indian telecom company recently became a case study at Harvard Business School?
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Which Indian state has the highest number of women entrepreneurs?
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Its two giant yellow cranes, Samson and Delilah, dominate the Belfast skyline. Which company is this and what is it best known for?
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He appears in one of the world's most popular comic strips. He is an Indian geek who studied at the "India" Institute of Technology. Name him and the strip in which he appears.
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