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1.1.
Usually held for an hour in the evening onUsually held for an hour in the evening on
Diwali day, it is a symbolic ritual which hasDiwali day, it is a symbolic ritual which has
been performed for years by the investors andbeen performed for years by the investors and
brokers.brokers.
Which stock market trading activity,Which stock market trading activity,
considered very auspicious, is beingconsidered very auspicious, is being
referred to here? referred to here?

2.2.
Vivek Ranadivé, the new owner of Sacramento Kings,Vivek Ranadivé, the new owner of Sacramento Kings,
plans to make it India’s home team in NBA to tapplans to make it India’s home team in NBA to tap
the team’s growing fan base in the Indianthe team’s growing fan base in the Indian
subcontinents.subcontinents.
To make his plans a reality, what unique marketingTo make his plans a reality, what unique marketing
strategy has been employed by the Kings’strategy has been employed by the Kings’
management, which is a first in NBA history?management, which is a first in NBA history?

3.3.
Yuanyang, a popular beverage in China and HongYuanyang, a popular beverage in China and Hong
Kong, is named after Mandarin Ducks, which are aKong, is named after Mandarin Ducks, which are a
symbol of conjugal love in Chinese culture, as thesymbol of conjugal love in Chinese culture, as the
birds usually appear in pairs.birds usually appear in pairs.
What are the two primary, but pretty unlikely,What are the two primary, but pretty unlikely,
components of this beverage?components of this beverage?

4.4.
As claimed by WSJ, the record-breaking stunt wasn’tAs claimed by WSJ, the record-breaking stunt wasn’t
entirely unplanned. As part of its sponsorship dealentirely unplanned. As part of its sponsorship deal
with ABC, Samsung and its media buying firmwith ABC, Samsung and its media buying firm
Starcom MediaVest negotiated to have its latestStarcom MediaVest negotiated to have its latest
gadget integrated into the show. During rehearsalsgadget integrated into the show. During rehearsals
Samsung executives trained the person behind thisSamsung executives trained the person behind this
stunt on how to use that particular gadget.stunt on how to use that particular gadget.
Which record-breaking stunt is being referred to?Which record-breaking stunt is being referred to?

5.5.
After the recent Faf Du Plessis ball tamperingAfter the recent Faf Du Plessis ball tampering
controversy, what essential requirement in trouserscontroversy, what essential requirement in trousers
has been asked to be removed from cricketer’s shirtshas been asked to be removed from cricketer’s shirts
& trousers by ICC, by 2015 ?& trousers by ICC, by 2015 ?

6.6.
What is unique about the loan recovery firmWhat is unique about the loan recovery firm
‘Vasuli Recoveries’ who works with 20‘Vasuli Recoveries’ who works with 20
nationalized banks and has 26 branches acrossnationalized banks and has 26 branches across
the country?the country?

7.7.
Recent newsmakers. Who are they?Recent newsmakers. Who are they?

8.8.
The Babylonians developed a system which wasThe Babylonians developed a system which was
practised by early Mediterranean sailing merchants.practised by early Mediterranean sailing merchants.
If a merchant received a loan to fund his shipment,If a merchant received a loan to fund his shipment,
he would pay the lender an additional amount inhe would pay the lender an additional amount in
exchange for the lender’s guarantee to cancel theexchange for the lender’s guarantee to cancel the
loan, should the shipment be stolen.loan, should the shipment be stolen.
What practise traces its roots to the above story?What practise traces its roots to the above story?

9.9.
In 1955, the members of both Lok Sabha &In 1955, the members of both Lok Sabha &
Rajya Sabha made an unusual request to theRajya Sabha made an unusual request to the
then PM Jawaharlal Nehru to increase theirthen PM Jawaharlal Nehru to increase their
salary by Rs. 1.salary by Rs. 1.
Why?Why?

Identify this Grammy winning singer who is also theIdentify this Grammy winning singer who is also the
co-founder of the clothing brands ‘Billionaire Boysco-founder of the clothing brands ‘Billionaire Boys
Club’ and ‘Ice Cream Footwear’. In 2008, heClub’ and ‘Ice Cream Footwear’. In 2008, he
designed a series of jewellery and glasses for Louisdesigned a series of jewellery and glasses for Louis
Vuitton.Vuitton.
10.10.

11.11.
A piece of cricket history during the match betweenA piece of cricket history during the match between
Yorkshire and Essex on June 16, 1932.Yorkshire and Essex on June 16, 1932.
Find the biz-connection.Find the biz-connection.
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12.12.
This is a pic, gone viral, claiming to be an oldThis is a pic, gone viral, claiming to be an old
Malaysia Airlines ad which is ironically prophetic,Malaysia Airlines ad which is ironically prophetic,
considering current events.considering current events.
What's the most obvious way toWhat's the most obvious way to
tell that it's a fake?tell that it's a fake?
(Bigger vis – next slide)(Bigger vis – next slide)

13.13.
The ‘Delta’ represents the positive andThe ‘Delta’ represents the positive and
transformative change that fitness can have on atransformative change that fitness can have on a
person’s life. The ‘Delta’ has three distinct parts eachperson’s life. The ‘Delta’ has three distinct parts each
representing the changes — physical, mental andrepresenting the changes — physical, mental and
social — that occur when people push themselvessocial — that occur when people push themselves
beyond their perceived limits and embrace an activebeyond their perceived limits and embrace an active
and challenging life.and challenging life.
What is the ‘Delta’?What is the ‘Delta’?

14.14.
The founder of this company launched this soap inThe founder of this company launched this soap in
the 1890s in the northwest of UK. He wanted to makethe 1890s in the northwest of UK. He wanted to make
it affordable for people living in the overcrowdedit affordable for people living in the overcrowded
slums of Liverpool to protect themselves from theslums of Liverpool to protect themselves from the
spread of cholera.spread of cholera.
Name the brand which still enjoys a steady followingName the brand which still enjoys a steady following
in India.in India.

15.15.
This bridge at Pont-à-Mousson, France was builtThis bridge at Pont-à-Mousson, France was built
after WWII. How the old bridge, which wasafter WWII. How the old bridge, which was
destroyed during the war has been immortalised?destroyed during the war has been immortalised?

17.17.
Worn by men, usually with the Shalwar kameezWorn by men, usually with the Shalwar kameez
dress, this type of footwear has recently been given adress, this type of footwear has recently been given a
makeover by designer Paul Smith and named ‘Robertmakeover by designer Paul Smith and named ‘Robert
Sandal’, priced at 300 pounds ($500).Sandal’, priced at 300 pounds ($500).
After which Asian city, this footwear is originallyAfter which Asian city, this footwear is originally
named?named?

18.18.
‘‘___ ___ Fame’___ ___ Fame’ is the world’s first black Eau deis the world’s first black Eau de
perfume created by ___ ___. According toperfume created by ___ ___. According to
promotional materials, the perfume uses a first of itspromotional materials, the perfume uses a first of its
kind fluid technology to combine notes of atropakind fluid technology to combine notes of atropa
belladonna, Tiger orchid, incense, apricot, saffron,belladonna, Tiger orchid, incense, apricot, saffron,
honey and bits of blood and semen.honey and bits of blood and semen.
Just fill up the blanks.Just fill up the blanks.

To save time and similar appearances of theTo save time and similar appearances of the
air-hostesses, which airlines has recentlyair-hostesses, which airlines has recently
introduced wigs for the air-hostesses? introduced wigs for the air-hostesses?
19.19.

Indigo AirlinesIndigo Airlines

Identify this gentleman, featured in theIdentify this gentleman, featured in the
Boraxo Hand Cleaner commercial.Boraxo Hand Cleaner commercial.
20.20.

Video & Audio CommunicationsVideo & Audio Communications
1.1.

Queensland and Northern TerritoryQueensland and Northern Territory
Aerial ServicesAerial Services
2.2.

Piet Klijnveld, William Barclay Peat,Piet Klijnveld, William Barclay Peat,
James Marwick, Reinhard GoerdelerJames Marwick, Reinhard Goerdeler
3.3.

Information SystemsInformation Systems
4.4.

Cowpland Research LaboratoryCowpland Research Laboratory
5.5.

ViVideo &deo & AAudioudio ComCommunicationsmunications
1.1.

QQueenslandueensland aandnd NNorthernorthern TTerritoryerritory
AAerialerial SServiceservices
2.2.

PietPiet KKlijnveld, William Barclaylijnveld, William Barclay PPeat,eat,
JamesJames MMarwick, Reinhardarwick, Reinhard GGoerdeleroerdeler
3.3.

InfoInformationrmation SysSystemstems
4.4.

CoCowplandwpland ReResearchsearch LLaboratoryaboratory
5.5.

After demitting his most illustrous job in JulyAfter demitting his most illustrous job in July
2007, who started an e-paper titled ‘Billion2007, who started an e-paper titled ‘Billion
Beats’ with an aim to make India a developedBeats’ with an aim to make India a developed
nation before 2020?nation before 2020?
1.1.

2.2.
These two ladies’, associated with beverage industry,These two ladies’, associated with beverage industry,
are India’s first women in their respective field ofare India’s first women in their respective field of
expertise. Who are they?expertise. Who are they?

3.3.
Until the early 1990s, American Express was known for cuttingUntil the early 1990s, American Express was known for cutting
its merchant fees or discount rate to restaurants if theyits merchant fees or discount rate to restaurants if they
accepted only American Express cards. This prompted othersaccepted only American Express cards. This prompted others
such as Visa and MasterCard to cry foul. The practice endedsuch as Visa and MasterCard to cry foul. The practice ended
in 1991, as several restaurants in Boston started accepting thein 1991, as several restaurants in Boston started accepting the
Visa and MasterCard because of their far lower fees. TheVisa and MasterCard because of their far lower fees. The
campaign, which ultimately spread to other cities like Newcampaign, which ultimately spread to other cities like New
York, Chicago & LA was given a particular name whichYork, Chicago & LA was given a particular name which
alludes to an historical event happened in 1773.alludes to an historical event happened in 1773.
What was that early 90s event named?What was that early 90s event named?

4.4.
A German bank, Sparkasse Chemnitz, polled internetA German bank, Sparkasse Chemnitz, polled internet
customers allowing them to vote for images to placecustomers allowing them to vote for images to place
on their credit cards.on their credit cards.
Who won hands down, prompting twitter messagesWho won hands down, prompting twitter messages
such as – ‘such as – ‘The ________ Card – because credit is theThe ________ Card – because credit is the
opium of the massesopium of the masses’ & ‘’ & ‘A spectre is hauntingA spectre is haunting
Europe - the spectre of cash back and low, lowEurope - the spectre of cash back and low, low
interest ratesinterest rates’?’?

Which popular service was launched on 3Which popular service was launched on 3rdrd
October, 1957 to counter a ‘foreign invasion’,October, 1957 to counter a ‘foreign invasion’,
with this non-filmy song?with this non-filmy song?
5.5.

In an effort to set up new ventures, Titan hasIn an effort to set up new ventures, Titan has
started selling two new products from 2013.started selling two new products from 2013.
After venturing into the perfume business withAfter venturing into the perfume business with
the Skinn brand, what did it launch under itsthe Skinn brand, what did it launch under its
Fastrack label?Fastrack label?
6.6.

Sevin® is a trademark for the insecticide, commonlySevin® is a trademark for the insecticide, commonly
called carbaryl. Considered to be relatively safe tocalled carbaryl. Considered to be relatively safe to
use, this particular product has been associated withuse, this particular product has been associated with
a black chapter in the history of mankind, especiallya black chapter in the history of mankind, especially
in this part of the world.in this part of the world.
Explain.Explain.
7.7.

Its preparation releasedIts preparation released
MIC and causedMIC and caused
Bhopal TragedyBhopal Tragedy

‘‘A-Space’ – in Facebook is a social networkingA-Space’ – in Facebook is a social networking
site for which category of people?site for which category of people?
8.8.

During his tenure as the President of Tata Steel Ltd.During his tenure as the President of Tata Steel Ltd.
Workers Union in 1928, he fought fiercely with theWorkers Union in 1928, he fought fiercely with the
management to appoint more Indians in keymanagement to appoint more Indians in key
positions. In a letter written to the then Chairman ofpositions. In a letter written to the then Chairman of
Tata Steel, Mr N.B. Saklatvala, on Nov 12, 1928, heTata Steel, Mr N.B. Saklatvala, on Nov 12, 1928, he
had said that “had said that “one of the most important problemsone of the most important problems
before the company is that it lacks senior officialsbefore the company is that it lacks senior officials
from Indiafrom India”.”.
Who was this fiesty union leader?Who was this fiesty union leader?
9.9.

Netaji SubhasNetaji Subhas
Chandra BoseChandra Bose

It is an award winning ad of …..It is an award winning ad of …..
10.10.

Tradus.in, an online store was giving, a few monthsTradus.in, an online store was giving, a few months
back, an AAM AADMI discount on a householdback, an AAM AADMI discount on a household
commodity. A message on their website reads :commodity. A message on their website reads : JoinJoin
Anti Corruption Campaign in Delhi. Pay Rs. 19 forAnti Corruption Campaign in Delhi. Pay Rs. 19 for
this brand new Aam Aadmi ka __ and celebrate thethis brand new Aam Aadmi ka __ and celebrate the
birth of corruption free NEW Indiabirth of corruption free NEW India..
What was being sold?What was being sold?
11.11.

A Blue-Collar Worker is a member of the workingA Blue-Collar Worker is a member of the working
class who typically performs manual labour and earnsclass who typically performs manual labour and earns
an hourly wage.an hourly wage.
A White-Collar Worker refers to a salariedA White-Collar Worker refers to a salaried
professional or educated worker who performs semi-professional or educated worker who performs semi-
professional office, administrative tasks.professional office, administrative tasks.
Who is a Pink-Collar Worker?Who is a Pink-Collar Worker?
12.12.

Employed in a jobEmployed in a job
that is traditionallythat is traditionally
considered to beconsidered to be
women's work.women's work.

Nelofar Currimbhoy, aNelofar Currimbhoy, a
budding author wrote a bookbudding author wrote a book
titled ‘titled ‘Flame : The Story ofFlame : The Story of
My Mother ___ ___My Mother ___ ___’, which’, which
was released in 2012.was released in 2012.
Who is her ‘business-Who is her ‘business-
entrepreneur’ mother?entrepreneur’ mother?
13.13.

Shahnaz HussainShahnaz Hussain

St. Tropez, located on the French Riviera, was theSt. Tropez, located on the French Riviera, was the
first town on this coast to be liberated during Worldfirst town on this coast to be liberated during World
War II. Presently a popular tourist destination, thisWar II. Presently a popular tourist destination, this
town is the venue of the brainstorming session for thetown is the venue of the brainstorming session for the
launch of an automobile brand in India.launch of an automobile brand in India.
Which popular brand, named after St. Tropez, is this?Which popular brand, named after St. Tropez, is this?
14.14.

Santro fromSantro from
HyundaiHyundai

Incorporated in 1908,Incorporated in 1908,
it is the oldest of itsit is the oldest of its
kind in South Asiakind in South Asia
and the second largestand the second largest
in India.in India.
Identify theIdentify the
establishment from itsestablishment from its
logo.logo.
15.15.

Calcutta StockCalcutta Stock
ExchangeExchange

The signature of this entrepreneurThe signature of this entrepreneur (vis)(vis) has beenhas been
given a technicolour look, from its earliergiven a technicolour look, from its earlier
monochromatic version, in 2008 to make it moremonochromatic version, in 2008 to make it more
attractive to the younger generation.attractive to the younger generation.
Where can youWhere can you
find it?find it?
16.16.

Once considered the richest man in America, whoOnce considered the richest man in America, who
is this business magnate and philanthropistis this business magnate and philanthropist
featured on this stamp and coin?featured on this stamp and coin?
17.17.

John D. RockefellerJohn D. Rockefeller

Steinway Musical Instruments Inc. is an AmericanSteinway Musical Instruments Inc. is an American
musical instrument manufacturing company. Somemusical instrument manufacturing company. Some
of its notable products are : Bach Stradivariusof its notable products are : Bach Stradivarius
Trumpets, LeBlanc Clarinets, King Trombones andTrumpets, LeBlanc Clarinets, King Trombones and
Armstrong Flutes.Armstrong Flutes.
What did they do to pay theirWhat did they do to pay their
respect to Beethoven?respect to Beethoven?
18.18.

LVB -- their NYSELVB -- their NYSE
ticker symbolticker symbol

The Shemrock Group of schools has more than 225The Shemrock Group of schools has more than 225
branches of play schools (Shemrock) and 75 branchesbranches of play schools (Shemrock) and 75 branches
of senior secondary schools (Shemford). of senior secondary schools (Shemford).
Who has been appointed their brand ambassador inWho has been appointed their brand ambassador in
2012?2012?
19.19.

Whose ad is this?Whose ad is this?
20.20.

Gourmohan Dutta was an established trader ofGourmohan Dutta was an established trader of
imported goods, when the Swadeshi Movementimported goods, when the Swadeshi Movement
was sweeping India. Inspired by that, he stoppedwas sweeping India. Inspired by that, he stopped
importing goods altogether and startedimporting goods altogether and started
manufacturing medicines. The flagship product ofmanufacturing medicines. The flagship product of
his company had a humble beginning in his househis company had a humble beginning in his house
in 1929.in 1929.
Identify it.Identify it.
20.20.

7.7.
In February 2014, a landmark deal was signed insideIn February 2014, a landmark deal was signed inside
an out-of-use North County Social Services office inan out-of-use North County Social Services office in
Mountain View, California, because one of theMountain View, California, because one of the
people involved was used to draw food coupons frompeople involved was used to draw food coupons from
the government as part of welfare services, as histhe government as part of welfare services, as his
family had very little income then.family had very little income then.
What the deal was all about?What the deal was all about?

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