QD Feb 20

He was born in 1930 with the last name Schwartz. His father later changed the name to what he is more famously known as now, to avoid Nazi persecution. He went to LSE in 1947 after fleeing his homeland and became an influential investment banker. Identify him.

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This ring that Rihanna wore during her Super Bowl has made controversy due to its country of origin. Which Asian country ruled by an oppressive regime with a poor human rights record that has been in the news over the last couple of years is this ring named after?

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What Russian mercenary group composed of former soldiers has been in the news for its activities not only in the war in Ukraine but also in African nations like Mali and Sudan?

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The deadly earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria last week were a result of the movement of three plates - African, Arabian and a third plate, named after a peninsula of Turkey that forms a majority of its landmass. What is it called?

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In the Delhi test between Australia and India, Virat Kohli was dismissed by Todd Murphy at 20. What was so unique about this wicket?

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This man entered the "CEOs of Indian origin" club last week after taking the helm at which company?

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Based on one of the highest-rated games of all time, what show soared to the top of IMDB's rankings soon after the release of its first epiosde in Jan 2023? While it has since fallen off the top, it is still rated at 9.2 and remains in the top 20.

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Which British children's author found many of their famous books edited last week to remove words and phrases considered potentially offensive like fat, crazy and ugly?

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This is the circuit design for the F1 Grand Prix in which city, set to hold its first race in over 40 years?

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By what name is Nimarata Randhawa better known as? Full name please.

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