Presenting the current affairs quiz for the week June 02 - 07. Hope you enjoy it.
1. Which Indian group recently acquired Virgin Radio in the UK in a 53.2 million pounds (Rs 445 crores) deal with SMG Plc?
2. According to a report last week, the country’s largest retailer Future Group has yanked off which well-known brand off the shelves across its various formats?
3. Which life insurance brand is being advertised in the print medium with the baseline ‘Aatm-vishwas ki nayee taqat’?
4. Intel will be soon launching a new family of low-power processors deigned specifically for mobile internet devices (MID) and a new class of simple and affordable internet-centric computers. What has it been branded as?
5. Which FMCG major last week announced it would enter the non-life insurance sector in alliance with US-based general insurer Liberty Mutual Group?
6. Which fashion legend died in Paris, at the age of 71, on June 1 after being in poor health for some time?
7. Which company is planning to launch its solar-powered hoardings, called I-Sign, by September this year?
8. Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD) is rolling out a much-awaited line-up of chips for laptops. What has it been branded as? (hint: a well known brand in the sports wear segment)
9. Systech has acquired a controlling stake in Italian design firm Engines Engineering (EE). Systech is the component arm of which Indian auto major?
10. Former cricketer and businessman JK Mahendra has tied up with which two cricketers for the hospitality venture, Bat & Ball Inn?
11. Which MNC has agreed to buy US-based cellular carrier Alltel for $5.9 billion?
12. Which Hyderabad-based telecom infrastructure (software) company has acquired 85% of Openbit OY of Finland in an all-cash deal?
13. Which Indian conglomerate has emerged as the world’s sixth most reputed company in the annual ‘Global 200: The world’s best corporate reputations’ list, compiled by US-based Reputation Institute?
14. Maruti Suzuki India has launched a new LPG variant of Maruti 800. What has it been branded as?
15. Mr Pranesh Misra last week quit which advertising agency after a 25-year stint?
Please mail your answers on or before next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 219 as the subject.
Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli
June 8, 2008
June 1, 2008
Biz Quizzard 218
Presenting the current affairs quiz for the week May 26 - 31. Hope you enjoy it.
1. Which MNC, according to a report last week, is poised to come up with an apparel and accessories collection named after glamorous tennis ace Sania Mirza?
2. Which Indian company last week acquired the UK-based global managed network services provider Vanco for $77 million?
3. Which Indian IT company has won a $100-million five year contract with NXP Semiconductors?
4. Italian-born Vittorio Colao is the new CEO of which MNC?
5. Mr KK Swamy, who recently resigned as the deputy MD of Toyota Kirloskar Motor Corporation, will be joining which MNC as the managing director and vice president?
6. Mr TS Narayanasami has been elected president of the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF) effective May 26. He is the chairman and managing director of which bank?
7. June 1 marked a new chapter for airlines across the world. What was the significance?
8. Which MNC last week launched its mobile handset model ‘Soul’ in India?
9. Which Indian company last week acquired Canada-based Draxis Specialty Pharmaceuticals for $253 million?
10. Which fashion house last week dropped actress Sharon Stone from its Chinese ads after her controversial remarks regarding the recent earthquake?
11. Which Indian security services company last week bought a controlling stake in UK-based Shield Guarding Company for Rs 125 crore?
12. Which MNC last week announced the launch of its ‘Fit for Life’ programme to evaluate and improve the physical and mental well-being of its employees, integrating all current well-being initiatives under one umbrella?
13. According to a print ad last week, which company commissioned India’s largest blast furnace on May 31?
14. According to a report last week, Bull Dog Entertainment will be getting into the gaming business with the DTH premiere of the game Kya Aap Paanchvi Paas Se Tez Hain. Mr Ramit B M, director of the company, is the son of which well-known business personality?
15. Interpublic Group (IPG) has decided to float a new agency in India, which will essentially be Lowe’s second agency in India. What is it named?
Please mail your answers on or before next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 218 as the subject.
Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli
1. Which MNC, according to a report last week, is poised to come up with an apparel and accessories collection named after glamorous tennis ace Sania Mirza?
2. Which Indian company last week acquired the UK-based global managed network services provider Vanco for $77 million?
3. Which Indian IT company has won a $100-million five year contract with NXP Semiconductors?
4. Italian-born Vittorio Colao is the new CEO of which MNC?
5. Mr KK Swamy, who recently resigned as the deputy MD of Toyota Kirloskar Motor Corporation, will be joining which MNC as the managing director and vice president?
6. Mr TS Narayanasami has been elected president of the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF) effective May 26. He is the chairman and managing director of which bank?
7. June 1 marked a new chapter for airlines across the world. What was the significance?
8. Which MNC last week launched its mobile handset model ‘Soul’ in India?
9. Which Indian company last week acquired Canada-based Draxis Specialty Pharmaceuticals for $253 million?
10. Which fashion house last week dropped actress Sharon Stone from its Chinese ads after her controversial remarks regarding the recent earthquake?
11. Which Indian security services company last week bought a controlling stake in UK-based Shield Guarding Company for Rs 125 crore?
12. Which MNC last week announced the launch of its ‘Fit for Life’ programme to evaluate and improve the physical and mental well-being of its employees, integrating all current well-being initiatives under one umbrella?
13. According to a print ad last week, which company commissioned India’s largest blast furnace on May 31?
14. According to a report last week, Bull Dog Entertainment will be getting into the gaming business with the DTH premiere of the game Kya Aap Paanchvi Paas Se Tez Hain. Mr Ramit B M, director of the company, is the son of which well-known business personality?
15. Interpublic Group (IPG) has decided to float a new agency in India, which will essentially be Lowe’s second agency in India. What is it named?
Please mail your answers on or before next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 218 as the subject.
Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli
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