April 21, 2013

Biz Quizzard 473

Presenting the current affairs quiz for the week April 15 - 20. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which well known business personality, also known as ‘takeover tycoon’, recently passed away in Kolkata?

2. Which celebrity has launched a company, Groupco Developers, in partnership with Hem Tejuja, to develop housing projects in collaboration with land owners across the country?

3. Diamond producer Rio Tinto Diamonds has roped in which actress as the brand ambassador for Nazraana, its flagship diamond jewellery initiative for the Indian market?

4. Crop protection solutions provider Dhanuka Agritech has roped in which celebrity as the brand ambassador for its products?

5. Which retail venture has entered Guinness World Records by opening a record 315 retail outlets across India in one go?

6. Reliance Retail has crossed which important sales landmark last fiscal?

7. Which beverage brand has roped in West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle along with actor Priyanka Chopra for its ongoing marketing campaign?

8. Which company has acquired BS Motoring magazine, the auto magazine published by Business Standard (BS) for an undisclosed amount?

9. Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India has launched a new 110cc motorcycle, its cheapest two-wheeler model sold in the country. What has it been branded as?

10. Which dairy major has signed on Karisma Kapur as its brand ambassador?

11. Which dairy company has forayed into the flavoured milk segment with ‘Topp-Up’?

12. Which MNC media communications group has announced the acquisition of Bangalore-based Neev, a technology services provider?

13. Twitter has launched a music service that recommends tunes based on what people are 'tweeting' about and lets people sample songs they might like. What has it been branded as?

14. Which MNC has emerged as India’s most attractive employer for the third straight year in 2013, according to a survey by HR service firm Randstad?

15. Tata Sky is all set to launch its new commercial ‘Prison Break’. What is its claim to fame?

Please mail your answers on or before next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 473 as the subject.

Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli

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