Presenting the current affairs quiz for the week January 19 - 24. Hope you enjoy it.
1. Which company last week made a quite foray into retail with the launch of its specialty format 'Mom & Me' to sell infant care and maternity products?
2. Which Indian company last week signed a multi-million dollar contract to assist Italy’s Ducati Motor Holding in better asset management and vastly improve business efficiency?
3. Which Indian business personality will co-chair the forthcoming World Economic Forum annual meeting 2009 at Davos, Switzerland?
4. Shakti Bhog last week announced its foray into the health foods and ready-to-eat business. Which celebrity has been roped in as the brand ambassador?
5. According to a report last week, 21-year-old Siddharth has joined the London office of Diageo, the makers of iconic brands like Johnnie Walker and Smirnoff, as a management trainee. Who is Siddharth?
6. Times Internet last week launched a new portal for Indian women. What has it been branded as?
7. Tata Motors last week launched its pre-owned car business in major cities. What has it been branded as?
8. French pen and stationery manufacturer BIC has picked up 40% stake in which Mumbai-based stationery products maker for Rs 800 crore?
9. Which brand last week launched a new campaign ‘THE POWER OF ideas’?
10. Which company last week made its first foray into pure-play retail with the launch of its new format Helios?
11. Prime Minister recently unveiled the logo of the soon-to-be-launched business channel of Times Global Broadcasting. What has it been branded as?
12. Which celebrity has been roped in to endorse the Ford Endeavour, the sports utility vehicle (SUV) from the Ford India stable?
Please mail your answers on or before next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 252 as the subject.
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rajeev kondapalli
January 25, 2009
January 18, 2009
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Presenting the current affairs quiz for the week January 12 - 17. Hope you enjoy it.
1. According to a report last week, which well known business personality has recently bought a property in Kalakshetra Colony, Chennai for a whopping Rs 11 crore?
2. Which company last week said that it has become the largest baby corn exporter in the country with its shipments exceeding 200 tonne from Punjab?
3. The recently released Akshay Kumar-starrer ‘Chandni Chowk to China’ is the first Bollywood film of which well known international production house?
4. In which country did Bharti Airtel launch mobile services last week?
5. Which iconic German fashion house has unveiled a sourcing deal with Hyderabad-based Pokarna Group, makers of Stanza brand?
6. Which automobile brand is being advertised with the baseline ‘i GOT IT ALL’?
7. Fiat India Automobiles last week launched its luxury sedan. What has it been branded as?
8. Which MNC last week said it bought French company Sekkoia SAS, which makes board game Blokus?
9. According to a report last week, Altima India Master Fund Ltd has moved a resolution to replace 2 directors at The India Film Company (IFC), acquirers and distributors of such blockbusters as Jab We Met, Welcome, Singh is Kinng and Ghajini. Which business personality is the principal promoter of IFC and one of the 2 directors being sought to be removed?
10. Which automobile brand was launched last week with the positioning “The era of sedans is over”?
11. The TV9 Group launched an English news channel in Bengaluru on January 9. What has it been branded as?
12. Which brand is being advertised (TVC currently on air) with the baseline 'Ab ghar kare khud ki hifaazat'?
Please mail your answers on or before next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 251 as the subject.
Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli
1. According to a report last week, which well known business personality has recently bought a property in Kalakshetra Colony, Chennai for a whopping Rs 11 crore?
2. Which company last week said that it has become the largest baby corn exporter in the country with its shipments exceeding 200 tonne from Punjab?
3. The recently released Akshay Kumar-starrer ‘Chandni Chowk to China’ is the first Bollywood film of which well known international production house?
4. In which country did Bharti Airtel launch mobile services last week?
5. Which iconic German fashion house has unveiled a sourcing deal with Hyderabad-based Pokarna Group, makers of Stanza brand?
6. Which automobile brand is being advertised with the baseline ‘i GOT IT ALL’?
7. Fiat India Automobiles last week launched its luxury sedan. What has it been branded as?
8. Which MNC last week said it bought French company Sekkoia SAS, which makes board game Blokus?
9. According to a report last week, Altima India Master Fund Ltd has moved a resolution to replace 2 directors at The India Film Company (IFC), acquirers and distributors of such blockbusters as Jab We Met, Welcome, Singh is Kinng and Ghajini. Which business personality is the principal promoter of IFC and one of the 2 directors being sought to be removed?
10. Which automobile brand was launched last week with the positioning “The era of sedans is over”?
11. The TV9 Group launched an English news channel in Bengaluru on January 9. What has it been branded as?
12. Which brand is being advertised (TVC currently on air) with the baseline 'Ab ghar kare khud ki hifaazat'?
Please mail your answers on or before next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 251 as the subject.
Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli
January 11, 2009
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Presenting the current affairs quiz for the week January 05 - 10. Hope you enjoy it.
1. What unique distinction did Bharti Airtel achieve recently, albeit for a brief period?
2. Which IPL team has unveiled a new logo and a lion named Moochu Singh as the mascot?
3. Which company last week announced it had sold 49% stake in its telecom tower and infrastructure arm to Srei group company Quippo Telecom Infrastructure (QTIL)?
4. Which Indian retailer has bought a 25% stake in UK-based high-street ethnic womenwear retailer, East?
5. Which international airport has purchased a 25% stake in Bengal Aerotropolis Projects Ltd, a new airport project in eastern India?
6. Which company last week launched a print campaign with the baseline ‘The Power of Belief’ to celebrate its 50 years in the Indian financial sector?
7. Which retail chain has tied up with Reva Electric Car Co, maker of India’s first electric car, for selling the latter’s cars through its outlets?
8. Dabur India has partnered with Disney Consumer Products to feature which Disney character on Dabur Honey’s 'eazee squeezee’ pack?
9. Which company has recently started test-marketing bidis called ‘Sona 24 Carat’ in select markets like Gujarat, Rajasthan and Haryana?
10. I don’t know what the auto major’s reaction to this would be. Bajaj Electricals last week launched a new range of home appliances including water heaters and food processors. What has it been branded as?
11. Who will replace Mr Katsuaki Wanabe as the president of Toyota Motor in June?
12. Kirby Adams has been appointed the chief executive officer of which well known steel producer with effect from April?
Please mail your answers on or before next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 250 as the subject.
Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli
1. What unique distinction did Bharti Airtel achieve recently, albeit for a brief period?
2. Which IPL team has unveiled a new logo and a lion named Moochu Singh as the mascot?
3. Which company last week announced it had sold 49% stake in its telecom tower and infrastructure arm to Srei group company Quippo Telecom Infrastructure (QTIL)?
4. Which Indian retailer has bought a 25% stake in UK-based high-street ethnic womenwear retailer, East?
5. Which international airport has purchased a 25% stake in Bengal Aerotropolis Projects Ltd, a new airport project in eastern India?
6. Which company last week launched a print campaign with the baseline ‘The Power of Belief’ to celebrate its 50 years in the Indian financial sector?
7. Which retail chain has tied up with Reva Electric Car Co, maker of India’s first electric car, for selling the latter’s cars through its outlets?
8. Dabur India has partnered with Disney Consumer Products to feature which Disney character on Dabur Honey’s 'eazee squeezee’ pack?
9. Which company has recently started test-marketing bidis called ‘Sona 24 Carat’ in select markets like Gujarat, Rajasthan and Haryana?
10. I don’t know what the auto major’s reaction to this would be. Bajaj Electricals last week launched a new range of home appliances including water heaters and food processors. What has it been branded as?
11. Who will replace Mr Katsuaki Wanabe as the president of Toyota Motor in June?
12. Kirby Adams has been appointed the chief executive officer of which well known steel producer with effect from April?
Please mail your answers on or before next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 250 as the subject.
Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli
January 4, 2009
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Presenting the current affairs quiz for the week December 29 - January 03. Hope you enjoy it.
1. Which MNC last week said it had acquired all shares of ECS, providers of HR Consulting Services, from the erstwhile owners Eicher Goodearth?
2. FMCG major Dabur India last week announced its foray into the malted food drink market with the launch of its new health drink. What has it been branded as?
3. Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) last week launched its premium hatchback in the country. What has it been branded as?
4. Which telecom brand was launched in Bangalore last week?
5. Which auto major has sold its 14.04% stake in Punjab-based commercial vehicle manufacturer Swaraj Mazda to Sumitomo Corporation of Japan?
6. Which MNC has announced the launch of its take-back campaign from January 1, where customers will be encouraged to dispose their used products at recycling bins set up across its centers?
7. SBI announced a new milestone with the inauguration of a new branch in Assam last week by union home minister Mr P Chidambaram. What is unique about this branch?
8. According to US magazine Forbes, which business personality has topped the list of billionaire blowups of 2008 by virtue of turning out to be the biggest loser of wealth in the world?
9. Mr DL Rawal has been appointed the chairman and managing director of which bank in India?
10. Which well known international name in investment banking slipped into history last week?
11. Mr Ravi Uppal has joined as the managing director & CEO of L&T Power. He is the former head of global markets and member of the group executive of which well known MNC?
12. “YOU DON’T BUY A ____, YOU EARN IT’. Fill in the blank to complete the campaign for this recently launched brand in India.
Please mail your answers on or before next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 249 as the subject.
Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli
1. Which MNC last week said it had acquired all shares of ECS, providers of HR Consulting Services, from the erstwhile owners Eicher Goodearth?
2. FMCG major Dabur India last week announced its foray into the malted food drink market with the launch of its new health drink. What has it been branded as?
3. Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) last week launched its premium hatchback in the country. What has it been branded as?
4. Which telecom brand was launched in Bangalore last week?
5. Which auto major has sold its 14.04% stake in Punjab-based commercial vehicle manufacturer Swaraj Mazda to Sumitomo Corporation of Japan?
6. Which MNC has announced the launch of its take-back campaign from January 1, where customers will be encouraged to dispose their used products at recycling bins set up across its centers?
7. SBI announced a new milestone with the inauguration of a new branch in Assam last week by union home minister Mr P Chidambaram. What is unique about this branch?
8. According to US magazine Forbes, which business personality has topped the list of billionaire blowups of 2008 by virtue of turning out to be the biggest loser of wealth in the world?
9. Mr DL Rawal has been appointed the chairman and managing director of which bank in India?
10. Which well known international name in investment banking slipped into history last week?
11. Mr Ravi Uppal has joined as the managing director & CEO of L&T Power. He is the former head of global markets and member of the group executive of which well known MNC?
12. “YOU DON’T BUY A ____, YOU EARN IT’. Fill in the blank to complete the campaign for this recently launched brand in India.
Please mail your answers on or before next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 249 as the subject.
Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli
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