Presenting the current affairs quiz for the week April 16-21. Hope you enjoy it.
1. According to news reports last week, Jet Airways will operate Air Sahara as a separate airline. What will it be branded as?
2. Which business group last week signed a definitive agreement to acquire Canadian Algoma Steel for $1.58 bn?
3. Which company's ice cream brand Chillz, according to a report last week, would get its first TV commercial with a new tagline of 'goodness inside'?
4. General Motors last week launched the new avatar of the erstwhile Daewoo Matiz. What has it been branded as?
5. Which MNC financial giant is advertising its range of products in the print and television media with the baseline 'We appreciate the value of your money'?
6. According a news report last week, Netilo Systems, a company which develops software products and solutions for the banking industry, is being put on the block. Which business group owns a majority stake in the company?
7. Which Bangalore-based hardware company last week rolled out its one millionth product?
8. Gitanjali Gems has lined up a new collection, L'Oreal has introduced a limited edition lipstick shade Tender Beige and Big 92.7 FM is believed to be spending close to Rs 7 lakh for on-ground promotions. What is the occasion?
9. Which MNC auto major last week launched its luxury sedan Teana in India?
10. Very workable. Which airline last week appointed Bollywood actress Preity Zinta as its brand ambassador?
Please mail your answers before Friday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 160 as the subject.
Happy Learning!
Rajeev Kondapalli
April 23, 2007
April 16, 2007
Biz Quizzard 159
Presenting the current affairs quiz for the week April 09-14. Hope you enjoy it.
1. According to a news report last week, Spitz, the Euro 2.2-billion Austrian food major is planning to launch its energy drink in India. What has it been branded as?
2. Health and fitness retail chain VLCC is planning to set up 4000 beauty outlets. What will they be branded as?
3. Which advertising agency last week announced the launch of its design arm - Red Lion?
4. Which advertising agency/group last week launched a creative design boutique 'Iki'?
5. Mr Lakshmi Narayan was last week appointed the chairman for Nasscom, the premier IT body of the country, for 2007-08. He is the vice chairman of which IT company?
6. Which MNC last week announced it would buy Gerber Products Co. from pharmaceutical maker Novartis SA for $5.5 billion giving it the largest share of the global baby food market?
7. Which hospitality group in India last week signed an exclusive agreement with Starwood Hotels & Resorts to bring the latter's premium brand, the 'Luxury Collection', to India?
8. India's first branded train, a holiday special to Nagarcoil, rolled out from Bangalore last week. Name the brand? (in case you are confused, this is a commercial brand, in an advertising deal with the Railways)
9. Which business group is the Hewitt Best Employer in 2007?
10. South African operator Neotel has acquired Transtel Telecom, the commercial telecommunication arm of Transnet, South Africa's largest transport and logistics company, for $33 million. Which Indian business group has a 51% stake in Neotel?
11. Sticking to tradition, Mr Nandan Nilekani last week gave up the CEO position to take on the role of executive co-chairman. Who is the new CEO of Infosys?
12. Geneva watchmaker Romain Jerome last week showcased its exclusive "Titanic - DNA" collection at Baselworld, the watch and jewellery industry's largest annual trade fair. Why has it been branded so?
13. Which clothing brand is being advertised with the baseline 'Catch up with life'?
14. According to a news report last week, Apple Inc has delayed the release of its new computer operating system till October. What has it been code-named?
15. NDTV recently made an official announcement about its new entertainment channel, in association with Karan Johar's Dharma Productions. What has it been branded as?
Please mail your answers before Friday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 159 as the subject.
Happy Learning!
Rajeev Kondapalli
1. According to a news report last week, Spitz, the Euro 2.2-billion Austrian food major is planning to launch its energy drink in India. What has it been branded as?
2. Health and fitness retail chain VLCC is planning to set up 4000 beauty outlets. What will they be branded as?
3. Which advertising agency last week announced the launch of its design arm - Red Lion?
4. Which advertising agency/group last week launched a creative design boutique 'Iki'?
5. Mr Lakshmi Narayan was last week appointed the chairman for Nasscom, the premier IT body of the country, for 2007-08. He is the vice chairman of which IT company?
6. Which MNC last week announced it would buy Gerber Products Co. from pharmaceutical maker Novartis SA for $5.5 billion giving it the largest share of the global baby food market?
7. Which hospitality group in India last week signed an exclusive agreement with Starwood Hotels & Resorts to bring the latter's premium brand, the 'Luxury Collection', to India?
8. India's first branded train, a holiday special to Nagarcoil, rolled out from Bangalore last week. Name the brand? (in case you are confused, this is a commercial brand, in an advertising deal with the Railways)
9. Which business group is the Hewitt Best Employer in 2007?
10. South African operator Neotel has acquired Transtel Telecom, the commercial telecommunication arm of Transnet, South Africa's largest transport and logistics company, for $33 million. Which Indian business group has a 51% stake in Neotel?
11. Sticking to tradition, Mr Nandan Nilekani last week gave up the CEO position to take on the role of executive co-chairman. Who is the new CEO of Infosys?
12. Geneva watchmaker Romain Jerome last week showcased its exclusive "Titanic - DNA" collection at Baselworld, the watch and jewellery industry's largest annual trade fair. Why has it been branded so?
13. Which clothing brand is being advertised with the baseline 'Catch up with life'?
14. According to a news report last week, Apple Inc has delayed the release of its new computer operating system till October. What has it been code-named?
15. NDTV recently made an official announcement about its new entertainment channel, in association with Karan Johar's Dharma Productions. What has it been branded as?
Please mail your answers before Friday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 159 as the subject.
Happy Learning!
Rajeev Kondapalli
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