Biz Quizzard 372

Presenting the current affairs quiz for the week May 09 - 14. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which business personality has once again topped the UK rich list by Sunday Times?

2. Topps Company, a world leader in sports and entertainment collectibles, has joined hands with IPL to introduce the official trading card game of the league. What has it been branded as?

3. Which MNC will soon launch board games based on Angry Birds, one of the most popular mobile games, in India?

4. What milestone has Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical company Aurobindo Pharma crossed in the financial year-ended March 31, 2011?

5. Which well known business personality of Indian origin last week pledged half his fortune to charity?

6. Which MNC, in its biggest acquisition till date, has agreed to buy Skype Technologies, world’s most popular internet calling service, for $8.5 billion in cash?

7. The infrastructure engineering division of which company has acquired a majority stake in Brazil-based hydraulic cylinders manufacturer RKM Euipamentos Hidraulicos?

8. Hyundai Motor India last week launched the all-new version of its mid-size sedan Verna. What is it called?

9. Indian Hotels Company (Taj group) last week announced the opening of the first international ‘Gateway’ hotel. Which location?

10. Bharti Airtel last week gave a name to its new logo unveiled last November. What is it called?

11. Following the completion of its acquisition by iGate, Patni Computers has been rebranded. What is the new name?

12. Google last week announced the launch of notebooks by Samsung and Acer, using its Chrome operating system. What will these be called?

13. Making its first overseas buy, which Kolkata-based company last week announced its plans to buy German company Agenda Glas AG?

14. Which MNC has launched ‘Picture Your Passion,' the digital campaign, aimed at cricket enthusiasts?

15. Which brand has emerged as the world’s most valuable brand, according to a new study by global brands agency Millward Brown?

16. Which media company has launched a new 'web exclusive' news property, an online news website called Firstpost.com?

17. Which MNC has elevated Muralikrishnan B as the country manager for its Indian operations?

18. Which MNC last week said Phiroz A Vandrevala would take over as the managing director and vice chairman of its UK subsidiary, Diligenta?

Please mail your answers on or before next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 372 as the subject.

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