Absolute BakchodiThe Business Hub quiz

With Pratyush Pran Sarma

Rules:

1.On pounce.

2.The quizzers are asked to be polite to the quizmaster. They are asked to keep calm and behave like men. Sorry if you find any mistakes, I made the quiz overnight.

3.Don’t shout.

1.It is a high fashion women`s clothing and accessory brand from a famous fashion house. It was opened in 1993 and is named after the present owner(female)`s family nickname.

Name the owner and the brand. NO PART POINTS.

Miuccia Prada

Miu Miu

2. In the 1960s and 1970s, X featured comic strips of Cookie man, a superhero character who subdued various cookie devouring creatures such as Fruit Fly or Big Wig. X also showed Cookie Man in their TV commercials. The picture in the next slide is a part of the comic strip.

The name X was derived from “The Uncommercial Traveller” by Charles Dickens.

X ??

Chips Ahoy!

3. X was formed in the 17th century but was officially declared a company in 19th century under Alan X. It became of the world`s top 10 conglomerates. X now employs 170,000 people in 170 countries. X deals in shipping, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, food, steel, automotive, shipbuilding, electronics, technologies, biotech, medical, healthcare, etc.

X ??

Wayne Enterprises

4. Today's X stands at 3 inches and, for safety, is mounted on a spring-loaded mechanism designed to retract instantly into the radiator shell if struck from any direction. There is a button which can raise/lower it when pressed. X can be made from highly polished stainless steel, stainless with 24-carat gold plating, or from illuminated frosted crystal - the latter two being optional extras. Aftermarket customized versions are also available, including those covered in a matte black paint or studded in diamonds.

X ??

The Spirit Of Ecstasy

5. The logo of this company was designed by Otto Firle in 1918. It consists of a stylized crane in flight. It is widely believed that when the first aircraft was employed in service, it was pure white and looked like a huge white crane.

Sitter, name the company !!

Lufthansa Airlines

6. The Renault Formula One crash controversy, dubbed Crashgate by some in the media, is a sporting scandal perpetrated by the Renault F1 team who ordered Nelson Piquet, Jr. to crash deliberately during the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, in order to gain a sporting advantage for his Renault team-mate Fernando Alonso. In response to the scandal, Renault's main sponsors “X” and Spanish company Mutua Madrilena ended their sponsorship agreements with Renault early, within a week after the FIA's decision and right before the next race, the 2009 Singapore Grand Prix, with the team removing their logos from the cars before the event.

Which financial institution (X) ??

7. This is a video of Britney Spear`s Do Somethin – song`s video.

On 19 November, 2007, the brand X successfully sued her for violating counterfeiting laws. In the video, she is seen showing fingers tapping on the dashboard of a hot pink Hummer with what looks like X`s Cherry Blossom design bearing X`s logo. They were successful in making Sony and MTV stop showing this video, as a allegation of attack on their brand luxury goods.

X ??

Louis Vuitton

8. XY is an energy drink brand produced by Monster Energy. It debuted in late 2004 in the United States and Canada under its former owner The Coca-Cola Company. It is known for its sponsorship of National Hot Rod Association competitions from 2008 to 2012.On June 12, 2015, Monster Beverage closed on the deal to acquire The Coca-Cola Company's energy drinks line.

XY is the name of a 1995 Hong Kong action drama film, and also the name of a yearly quiz held somewhere in Assam.

XY ??

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Throughout my professional life, I’ve tried to maintain a basic level of privacy. I come from humble roots, and I don’t seek to draw attention to myself. _____ is already one of the most closely watched companies in the world, and I like keeping the focus on our products and the incredible things our customers achieve with them.At the same time, I believe deeply in the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, who said: “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’ ” I often challenge myself with that question, and I’ve come to realize that my desire for personal privacy has been holding me back from doing something more important. That’s what has led me to today.For years, I’ve been open with many people about my sexual orientation. Plenty of colleagues at _____ know I’m gay, and it doesn’t seem to make a difference in the way they treat me. Of course, I’ve had the good fortune to work at a company that loves creativity and innovation and knows it can only flourish when you embrace people’s differences. Not everyone is so lucky.While I have never denied my sexuality, I haven’t publicly acknowledged it either, until now. So let me be clear: I’m proud to be gay, and I consider being gay among the greatest gifts God has given me.

Who is clearing things up here ??

Tim Cook

10. After the cars were brought under the present brand, the logo was changed from L & K to the name of the brand inside a oval crest. Later a blue winged arrow was used as the logo. The logo was changed to green and black in 1991, where black symbolised the hundred year tradition and green symbolised environment protection. In 2011, it was changed as colours were used to make it look more distinct, with changing the green into a new green called, _____(name of the brand) green.

FITB with the name of the brand.

11. Future Combat Systems (FCS) was the United States Army's principal modernization program from 2003 to early 2009. Formally launched in 2003, FCS was envisioned to create new brigades equipped with new manned and unmanned vehicles linked by an unprecedented fast and flexible battlefield network. In April and May 2009, Pentagon and army officials announced that the FCS vehicle-development effort would be cancelled. “X” jointly with Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), were the prime contractors in the U.S. military's Future Combat Systems program. The FCS program was canceled in June 2009 with all remaining systems swept into the BCT Modernization program. “X”`s engineers now make unmanned air vehicles, unmanned ground vehicles, weaponised six manned vehicles, etc.

“X” ??

12. This bank was found in 1474 and is named after the founder. All the workers in the bank belonged to a certain class, the same to which the founder belonged to. It is in the north side of Diagon Alley, London, England. People can exchange currency, deposit money as well as valuables and take them out. It was considered as one of the safest places in the world. Its motto is a Latin phrase which means “Strength through Loyalty”.

Which bank am I talking about ??

Gringotts National Bank

13. “X” is a high-end English footwear manufacturer founded in 1873 by Thomas X and his three sons. During the 1990s the company came under the control of Prada which bought 83% of the company at US$170 million.

Tony Blair, United Kingdom`s Prime Minister said about his X shoes, “I know it's ridiculous, but I've worn them for every PMQs (Prime Minister's Questions), I've actually had them for 18 years,” Blair told The Times in an interview, adding that ‘cheap shoes are a false economy.’

Which shoe brand (X) ??

Church`s

14. There are five ads by Absolut Vodka given here, and they are associated with famous personalities.

Name the personalities in each ad.

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BorisKarloff

Mary Shelly

M.C. Escher

AlfredHitchcock

Stephen Spielberg

15. It all started when “X” created history.

Successive leaders of the Tata Group have carried forward the spirit of adventure, ignited by Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata himself. The legacy was carried forward by JRD Tata, Bharat Ratna awardee. It was on the behest of JRD Tata that “X” joined Tata Steel.

Mr. J.R.D Tata then created a separate Department of Adventure Programs was established and “X” was made the Chief of all the Adventure Programs. The Tata Steel Adventure Foundation, in its nascent stages started off with providing free adventure courses to the denizens of Jamshedpur. Over the years, it has evolved from an Adventure sports body to a Leadership school with an introduction of a wide array of programs aimed at holistically developing the persona of future leaders. “X” ??

Bachendri Pal

16. A “X Y” in corporate finance, is an anti-takeover strategy used by target firms. In a “X Y”, the target firm issues a charter that prevents individuals with more than 10% ownership of convertible securities (includes convertible bonds, convertible preferred stock, and warrants) from transferring these securities to voting stock. The term derives from the fact that “X Y” are designed to catch large “X” but allow small “X” to escape.

“X Y” ??

Lobster Trap

17. A sarong is a large tube or length of fabric, often wrapped around the waist and worn by men and women throughout much of South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Arabian Peninsula, the Horn of Africa, and on many Pacific islands. The fabric most often has woven plaid or checkered patterns, or may be brightly colored by means of batik or ikat dyeing. Many modern sarongs have printed designs, often depicting animals or plants.

A kebaya is a traditional blouse-dress combination that originates from Indonesia and is worn by women in Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Burma, Singapore, southern Thailand, Cambodia and the southern part of the Philippines. It is sometimes made from sheer material such as silk, thin cotton or semi-transparent nylon or polyester, adorned with brocade or floral pattern embroidery.

Who(iconic) wears this apparels ??

Singapore Girl

The flight attendants of Singapore Airlines

18. “X Y” is a boulevard in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, 1.9 kilometres long and 70 metres wide, which runs between the Place de la Concorde and the Place Charles de Gaulle, where the Arc de Triomphe is located. Apart from being famous for its theatres, cafés and the military parade that takes place each year on the avenue on 14 July to celebrate Bastille Day, it is very famous for upscale shopping. Adidas, Benetton, the Disney Store, Nike, Zara, H&M, Cartier, Bel Air Fashion, Toyota, Gap, and Sephora occupy major spaces. Traditionally home to popular brands, as well as luxury brands Louis Vuitton, Hugo Boss, Lancel, Guerlain, Lacoste, Hôtel de la Païva and Fouquet's. The name is French for Elysian Fields, the paradise for dead heroes in Greek mythology.

“X Y” ??

Champs-Élysées

19. The “X” group is a global mobile food delivery marketplace headquartered in Berlin, Germany, and operating in 40 countries, including India, Pakistan, Russia, Brazil, Mexico, Singapore and Hong Kong. The service allows users to select from local restaurants and place orders via the mobile application as well as the website. The company has partnered with over 58,000 restaurants.

“X” ??

20. The present installed capacity of the Corporation is 1135 MW comprising 755 MW in Hydro, 375 MW in Thermal and 5 MW in Renewable (Solar). It commissioned its first 5 MW MWp Grid Interactive Solar PV Power Plant at Monarchak in Sepahijala District of Tripura on the 15th February, 2015. Presently it is implementing 3 Hydro Projects aggregating 770 MW viz. Kameng (600 MW), Pare (110 MW) & Tuirial HEP (60 MW) in the northeast region for commissioning within 12th Plan.

The logo contains 8 stars, the name written in two languages, and a lightning symbol, much alike as the one that we can see in the quizzing app, QuizUp.

Which corporation am I talking about ??

There are 15 old-age ads.

You will have to write the names of the companies.

And you are not allowed to come up close and look.

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Thank you !!