Presenting the current affairs quiz for the week March 23 - 28. Hope you enjoy it.
1. Which airport in India has been rated as the fifth most service-oriented among the world’s top 10 airports in a global survey?
2. Which brand is being advertised with the positioning ‘now you can’?
3. Which company has introduced a new malt beer brand, Indus Pride Premium Lager?
4. Which two-wheeler brand is being advertised in the print medium with the baseline ‘live off the edge’?
5. According to a report last week, Wonderla Holdings is looking at acquiring more land in Mumbai where it plans to establish the group’s third amusement park. The company is part of which business group (a known household brand related to consumer electronics)?
6. Just days after the launch of nano, which business group in India launched a bicycle worth Rs 2 lakh?
7. Which global fashion design house last week signed an agreement with DLF Brands, the retail arm of real estate major DLF Group, for its India entry?
8. Shyam Sistema Televentures last week launched its CDMA mobile services in the unified circle of Tamil Nadu & Chennai under which brand?
9. Which Indian company has tied up with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to buy 51 per cent in a Russian packaging and distribution company called Grand?
10. RPG Enterprises is all set to launch a general interest magazine on April 3. What has it been branded as?
Please mail your answers on or before next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 261 as the subject.
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rajeev kondapalli
March 29, 2009
March 22, 2009
Biz Quizzard 260
Biz Quizzard completes 5 years with this edition. 5 years without missing a single week. Biz Quizzard started its journey with Biz Quizzard 1 being posted on March 21, 2004 on Quinkie, a Yahoogroup dedicated to business quizzes and started by my friend Murali Duggineni. Quinkie presently has 2600+ members. Would like to thank all of you for being part of this journey.
Presenting the current affairs quiz for the week March 16 - 21. Hope you enjoy it.
1. Which MNC is acquiring Xcel Telecom, a tower company founded by former BPL Mobile chief executive Sandeep Basu?
2. Which brand from the stable of Vijay Mallya’s United Spirits is now among the world’s top three selling rum brands?
3. ET NOW, the soon-to-be-launched business television channel from the Times Group, has inked a pioneering content-sharing agreement with which MNC?
4. Which Indian company has bagged a 7-year $350-million total IT services outsourcing contract from media firm The Reader’s Digest Association (RDA)?
5. Which consumer electronics MNC last week named Takashi Kawamura as its new president, chief executive and chairman?
6. The Amas Bank (Switzerland) Ltd last week announced that it has changed its name. What will it be now known as?
7. Dell Inc last week unveiled what it called the world’s thinnest notebook. What has it been branded as?
8. The country’s oldest mobile telecom service provider BPL Mobile has changed its name. What is the new brand?
9. The government of which foreign country, according to reports last week, is seeking to pick up a 20% stake in a telecom service provider currently offering mobile services in Rajasthan?
10. In what looks like a first in the country, which state government has asked liquor baron Gurdeep Singh, aka Ponty Chadha, to manage the liquor business on its behalf?
11. Which company last week launched India’s first 3G enabled BlackBerry?
12. Which MNC is transferring its towers and other related infrastructure that carry communication signals into a separate company called Ortus Infratel and Holdings?
13. Which company has forayed into branded cold drinks segment with the launch of T!ON?
14. Which confectionery brand has signed on film actor Genelia D’Souza (of Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na fame) as its brand ambassador?
15. Which celebrity has been signed on by Levi Strauss to endorse its Signature range of jeans, T-shirts, woven shirts, jackets and accessories?
16. Which company has introduced new products such as Raag Gold refined palmolien oil, King’s range of refined oils, Bullet brand mustard oils and coconut oil under the brand name Ivory?
Please mail your answers on or before next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 260 as the subject.
Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli
Presenting the current affairs quiz for the week March 16 - 21. Hope you enjoy it.
1. Which MNC is acquiring Xcel Telecom, a tower company founded by former BPL Mobile chief executive Sandeep Basu?
2. Which brand from the stable of Vijay Mallya’s United Spirits is now among the world’s top three selling rum brands?
3. ET NOW, the soon-to-be-launched business television channel from the Times Group, has inked a pioneering content-sharing agreement with which MNC?
4. Which Indian company has bagged a 7-year $350-million total IT services outsourcing contract from media firm The Reader’s Digest Association (RDA)?
5. Which consumer electronics MNC last week named Takashi Kawamura as its new president, chief executive and chairman?
6. The Amas Bank (Switzerland) Ltd last week announced that it has changed its name. What will it be now known as?
7. Dell Inc last week unveiled what it called the world’s thinnest notebook. What has it been branded as?
8. The country’s oldest mobile telecom service provider BPL Mobile has changed its name. What is the new brand?
9. The government of which foreign country, according to reports last week, is seeking to pick up a 20% stake in a telecom service provider currently offering mobile services in Rajasthan?
10. In what looks like a first in the country, which state government has asked liquor baron Gurdeep Singh, aka Ponty Chadha, to manage the liquor business on its behalf?
11. Which company last week launched India’s first 3G enabled BlackBerry?
12. Which MNC is transferring its towers and other related infrastructure that carry communication signals into a separate company called Ortus Infratel and Holdings?
13. Which company has forayed into branded cold drinks segment with the launch of T!ON?
14. Which confectionery brand has signed on film actor Genelia D’Souza (of Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na fame) as its brand ambassador?
15. Which celebrity has been signed on by Levi Strauss to endorse its Signature range of jeans, T-shirts, woven shirts, jackets and accessories?
16. Which company has introduced new products such as Raag Gold refined palmolien oil, King’s range of refined oils, Bullet brand mustard oils and coconut oil under the brand name Ivory?
Please mail your answers on or before next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 260 as the subject.
Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli
March 15, 2009
Biz Quizzard 259
Presenting the current affairs quiz for the week March 09 - 14. Hope you enjoy it.
1. Which MNC last week said it is acquiring Schering Plough for $41.1 billion in cash and stock deal to create a $47 billion drug major?
2. Which two-wheeler brand is being advertised in the print medium with the baseline ‘BECAUSE MUSCLES MATTER’?
3. Which MNC is acquiring Radhakrishna Hospitality Services Group (RKHS), India’s pioneer in food and facilities management sector?
4. Which company last week announced the launch of its new venture christened Fabric Spa?
5. Hindustan Latex Limited (HLL), known for manufacturing contraceptives and other healthcare products, has renamed itself. What will it be known as?
6. Vibgyor Vehicles last week rolled out a 100-cc motorcycle in Kolkata. What has it been branded as?
7. According to a report last week, Hardcastle Restaurants is now venturing into the apparel business. The company is the joint venture partner of which well known MNC?
8. Which business personality has replaced Lakshmi Mittal as the richest Indian in the latest Forbes list of world’s richest billionaires?
9. Which MNC bank last week appointed former US ambassador to India David Mulford as its Vice Chairman International?
10. Who is the Business Standard CEO of the year 2007-08?
11. Which country last week blasted Forbes magazine for its latest list of world’s richest?
12. Which technology marked its 20th anniversary on March 13?
Please mail your answers on or before next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 259 as the subject.
Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli
1. Which MNC last week said it is acquiring Schering Plough for $41.1 billion in cash and stock deal to create a $47 billion drug major?
2. Which two-wheeler brand is being advertised in the print medium with the baseline ‘BECAUSE MUSCLES MATTER’?
3. Which MNC is acquiring Radhakrishna Hospitality Services Group (RKHS), India’s pioneer in food and facilities management sector?
4. Which company last week announced the launch of its new venture christened Fabric Spa?
5. Hindustan Latex Limited (HLL), known for manufacturing contraceptives and other healthcare products, has renamed itself. What will it be known as?
6. Vibgyor Vehicles last week rolled out a 100-cc motorcycle in Kolkata. What has it been branded as?
7. According to a report last week, Hardcastle Restaurants is now venturing into the apparel business. The company is the joint venture partner of which well known MNC?
8. Which business personality has replaced Lakshmi Mittal as the richest Indian in the latest Forbes list of world’s richest billionaires?
9. Which MNC bank last week appointed former US ambassador to India David Mulford as its Vice Chairman International?
10. Who is the Business Standard CEO of the year 2007-08?
11. Which country last week blasted Forbes magazine for its latest list of world’s richest?
12. Which technology marked its 20th anniversary on March 13?
Please mail your answers on or before next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 259 as the subject.
Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli
March 8, 2009
Biz Quizzard 258
Presenting the current affairs quiz for the week March 02 - 07. Hope you enjoy it.
1. Which company last week dedicated India’s tallest flag pole to the nation?
2. Which Indian company last week launched an offer to acquire ICT Group Inc (ICTG), a Nasdaq-listed firm based out of US, for around $130 million in cash?
3. Tata Motors last week unveiled a concept luxury sedan at the Geneva Motor Show. What has it been branded as?
4. Staying on with Tata Motors and the Geneva Motor Show, the company also unveiled an international version of Nano. What has it been branded as?
5. Suzuki Motorcyle India has launched an 1800 cc bike with an ex-showroom price of Rs 12.5 lakhs. What has it been branded as?
6. Which company has bought the exclusive rights to use Jai Ho (the Oscar winning song from Slumdog Millionaire) for political campaigning? (company, not political party)
7. Mr S Sridhar has been appointed chairman and managing director of which bank in India?
8. Universal Music last week unveiled a new music CD (its 10th commemorative album) 'Woman, Sweet 10 Diamonds’ in Tokyo. What is unique about it?
9. Turner International last week joined hands with Warner Brothers to launch a 24-hour English entertainment channel in India. What has it been branded as?
10. AgroTech Foods Ltd, affiliate of ConAgra Foods, US, has forayed into bread spread segment with the launch of peanut butter. What has it been branded as?
11. Four Indians have made it to Forbes magazine’s list of 48 Asian philanthropists this year. Name them?
12. Which business personality will be featured as a comic book hero?
13. Which automobile brand is being advertised with the baseline ‘FITS NO LABEL’?
14. Which well known company in India last week unveiled a new corporate identity after three and half decades?
15. Sony Pictures Television International (SPTI), which owns Sony Entertainment Network, has acquired a regional movie channel. Which one?
Please mail your answers on or before next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 258 as the subject.
Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli
1. Which company last week dedicated India’s tallest flag pole to the nation?
2. Which Indian company last week launched an offer to acquire ICT Group Inc (ICTG), a Nasdaq-listed firm based out of US, for around $130 million in cash?
3. Tata Motors last week unveiled a concept luxury sedan at the Geneva Motor Show. What has it been branded as?
4. Staying on with Tata Motors and the Geneva Motor Show, the company also unveiled an international version of Nano. What has it been branded as?
5. Suzuki Motorcyle India has launched an 1800 cc bike with an ex-showroom price of Rs 12.5 lakhs. What has it been branded as?
6. Which company has bought the exclusive rights to use Jai Ho (the Oscar winning song from Slumdog Millionaire) for political campaigning? (company, not political party)
7. Mr S Sridhar has been appointed chairman and managing director of which bank in India?
8. Universal Music last week unveiled a new music CD (its 10th commemorative album) 'Woman, Sweet 10 Diamonds’ in Tokyo. What is unique about it?
9. Turner International last week joined hands with Warner Brothers to launch a 24-hour English entertainment channel in India. What has it been branded as?
10. AgroTech Foods Ltd, affiliate of ConAgra Foods, US, has forayed into bread spread segment with the launch of peanut butter. What has it been branded as?
11. Four Indians have made it to Forbes magazine’s list of 48 Asian philanthropists this year. Name them?
12. Which business personality will be featured as a comic book hero?
13. Which automobile brand is being advertised with the baseline ‘FITS NO LABEL’?
14. Which well known company in India last week unveiled a new corporate identity after three and half decades?
15. Sony Pictures Television International (SPTI), which owns Sony Entertainment Network, has acquired a regional movie channel. Which one?
Please mail your answers on or before next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 258 as the subject.
Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli
March 1, 2009
Biz Quizard 257
Presenting the current affairs quiz for the week February 23 - 28. Hope you enjoy it.
1. Which automobile brand is being advertised in the print medium with the baseline ‘Drive me crazy’?
2. Tennis ace Sania Mirza can be seen in the television commercial (currently on air) for which two-wheeler brand?
3. Mr Bhavdeep Singh was last week appointed CEO of which healthcare company?
4. Which MNC automaker last week named Takanobu Ito as its new chief executive?
5. MRF last week launched a new series of tyres branded as MRF Wanderer. It has been specially designed for which segment?
6. Which FMCG company has roped in Preity Zinta as a brand ambassador for its shampoo range?
7. According to a news report last week, retail major Future Group is all set to ink a 50:50 joint venture with the promoters of which company to launch a India-oriented lifestyle brand, Holii?
8. Which US-based IT MNC last week appointed William Bauman as the head of its India Technology Centre in Hyderabad?
9. Which brand is claiming to be the fastest car model to reach the 3-lakh milestone in India?
10. Which Indian infrastructure company has acquired 100% stake in Indonesia-based PT Barasentosa Lestari (BSL), a company which holds a 30-year legal coal mining licence in that country?
11. Tata Motors last week launched a lifestyle pick-up vehicle. What has it been branded as?
12. BSNL last week launched its 3G services. What has it been branded as?
13. Which MNC has rolled out Project Vikas for the pharmaceutical manufacturing cluster of Hyderabad to enhance IT awareness?
14. PepsiCo India last week introduced a lemon juice under its 7Up brand. What has it been branded as?
15. Which business group last week announced its foray into the baby care segment with the launch of Puretta, natural and biodegradable baby wipes?
16. Which brand last week signed up Tamil actor Vijay as its brand ambassador in Tamil Nadu?
17. According to a report last week, super cop Kiran Bedi will be endorsing a brand for the first time. Which one?
18. Which MNC last week launched ‘AURA”, a hand-sculpted mobile phone that costs Rs 1.11 lakh?
19. The India Today Group last week launched which popular fashion and celebrity magazine from the stable of US-based Hearst Magazines?
20. Which MNC has rolled out its next global integrated marketing campaign, Open Happiness, in India?
Please mail your answers on or before next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 257 as the subject.
Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli
1. Which automobile brand is being advertised in the print medium with the baseline ‘Drive me crazy’?
2. Tennis ace Sania Mirza can be seen in the television commercial (currently on air) for which two-wheeler brand?
3. Mr Bhavdeep Singh was last week appointed CEO of which healthcare company?
4. Which MNC automaker last week named Takanobu Ito as its new chief executive?
5. MRF last week launched a new series of tyres branded as MRF Wanderer. It has been specially designed for which segment?
6. Which FMCG company has roped in Preity Zinta as a brand ambassador for its shampoo range?
7. According to a news report last week, retail major Future Group is all set to ink a 50:50 joint venture with the promoters of which company to launch a India-oriented lifestyle brand, Holii?
8. Which US-based IT MNC last week appointed William Bauman as the head of its India Technology Centre in Hyderabad?
9. Which brand is claiming to be the fastest car model to reach the 3-lakh milestone in India?
10. Which Indian infrastructure company has acquired 100% stake in Indonesia-based PT Barasentosa Lestari (BSL), a company which holds a 30-year legal coal mining licence in that country?
11. Tata Motors last week launched a lifestyle pick-up vehicle. What has it been branded as?
12. BSNL last week launched its 3G services. What has it been branded as?
13. Which MNC has rolled out Project Vikas for the pharmaceutical manufacturing cluster of Hyderabad to enhance IT awareness?
14. PepsiCo India last week introduced a lemon juice under its 7Up brand. What has it been branded as?
15. Which business group last week announced its foray into the baby care segment with the launch of Puretta, natural and biodegradable baby wipes?
16. Which brand last week signed up Tamil actor Vijay as its brand ambassador in Tamil Nadu?
17. According to a report last week, super cop Kiran Bedi will be endorsing a brand for the first time. Which one?
18. Which MNC last week launched ‘AURA”, a hand-sculpted mobile phone that costs Rs 1.11 lakh?
19. The India Today Group last week launched which popular fashion and celebrity magazine from the stable of US-based Hearst Magazines?
20. Which MNC has rolled out its next global integrated marketing campaign, Open Happiness, in India?
Please mail your answers on or before next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 257 as the subject.
Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli
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