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1. An inventor invented 5 things. These are 4 of his inventions, which is the fifth and the most popular one?

2. Identify the country?

3. On January 2, 1893, the Financial Times did something to distinguish itself from the similarly named Financial News. Economic press started being called X due to what Financial Times did then. What is X?

4. On 15 August 2012, all the traders at NYSE were dressed in reds. Why?

5 Y received a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay in 1978 and joined Mumbai-based Patni Computer Systems, where he met and was interviewed by X. In 1981, Y, X, and five others left Patni to start their own company, Z. Give X, Y and Z.

6. He was born (September 9, 1975) and raised in London. His ancestors came from Punjab. He was ranked by SUCCESS magazine as the 198th richest British Asian. As of 2009, he was Chief Executive Officer of Essential General Trading LLC, a Dubai-based international trading company dealing in precious metals, construction, mining and green renewable energy projects. Who?

7. The goal is to join the 9 dots without lifiting the nib. The solution(right) to this puzzle led to the origin of a catchphrase which is very popular among management gurus. What catchphrase?

15. WHAT DID THE LETTER LEAD TO?

9. Identify the advertiser

10. Identify the airlines?

11.

• In 1983,Eiji X summoned a secret meeting of a company executives, to whom he posed the question “ Can we create a luxury vehichle to challenge the world’s best ?” This question prompted the company to embark on a top-secret project, codenamed F1 (“ Flagship” and “No 1 Vehicle”.) The name has been attributed to combinations of words – “ luxury and elegance , while another claims it is an acronym for “luxury exports to the US “. Identify the automaker and the brand.

12.

• This business was set up in 1986 by Late SS Goenka , in name of the company Peutronics Pvt Ltd . His son Bharat was responsible for the development of the commercial software product which made a difficult subject very easy. Mukesh Ambani also has significant stake in this company now. Identify this software product and new name of this company .

13• What was established in Calcutta in 1818 by Bipen Bihari

Dasgupta and others ? Europeans in India were its primary target and it charged Indians heftier premiums. The slogan of the company is "Yogakshemam Vahamyaham“ which translates to Sanskrit to "Your welfare is our responsibility".

14.

• This magazine was founded in 1892 by Princeton Graduate Arthur Baldwin Turnure and backed by wealthy NYC residents. Magazine aimed to be a dignified, authentic journal of society and fashion. It was primarily pictorial and not textual. Now it is published monthly in 21 national and regional editions by Condé Nast.

15• If its SEBI in India , SEC in US then which organization

undertook similar responsibilities in UK until this April ?• Among the world’s most notable and established financial

regulators, this organisation presided over the United Kingdom’s financial sector for 28 years. Last week, however, the long-standing regulator has officially ceased to exist, handing regulatory responsibility back to the Bank of England, and consumer arbitration to an all-new organization called the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

16• A British company called WPP (Wire & Plastic Products ) is the

world no. 1 in its field. What field ? Think out of the box . Be creative

17• X is a fictional character in the James Bond novels and films.

She is secretary to M, who is Bond's boss and head of the British Secret Service (MI6). Although she has a small part in the films, it is always highlighted by the underscored romantic tension between her and Bond. On that note, she is not always considered to be a Bond girl, having never had anything more than a professional relationship with Bond, to her dismay

18• The construct of this logo is based on the fact that

it carries an emotional response across all boundaries. It is chararcterised by a bird in flight- unrestricted and unhindered. Choice of colours are yellow and red. Red denotes energy, passion and commitment. Yellow denotes joy and happiness. Whose logo?

19• Given is the conversion between Nita and Tina• Tina :- I always wanted to enjoy a better living . Could you

please advice me how to achieve that. • Nita :-sure my friend . wellness is the key to eternal happiness.

for this ,stay calm and fresh. One also needs to have material comforts . First go and buy yourself a car from the autozone. enjoy digital gadgets, wear jewels ,wear clothes that are in trendz available at the retail out let at the mart .I am sure that after you follow my tips you will super and will leave your footprints wherever you go.

• Tina :-one more question ???• Nita :- Sorry. Timeout . Gotta go• Which company is being talked about .

20• In 2010 which sporting event became the first to be

broadcasted live on YouTube ?

1. An inventor invented 5 things. These are 4 of his inventions, which is the fifth and the most popular one?

Rubik’s Cube

2. Identify the country?

Cyprus

3. On January 2, 1893, the Financial Times did something to distinguish itself from the similarly named Financial News. Economic press started being called X due to what Financial Times did then. What is X?

Salmon Press

4. On 15 August 2012, all the traders at NYSE were dressed in reds. Why?

Issue Manchester United Shares

5 Y received a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay in 1978 and joined Mumbai-based Patni Computer Systems, where he met and was interviewed by X. In 1981, Y, X, and five others left Patni to start their own company, Z. Give X, Y and Z.

X: NR Narayana MurthyY: Nandan NilekaniZ: Infosys

6. He was born and raised in London. His ancestors came from Punjab. He was ranked by SUCCESS magazine as the 198th richest British Asian. As of 2009, he was Chief Executive Officer of Essential General Trading LLC, a Dubai-based international trading company dealing in precious metals, construction, mining and green renewable energy projects. Who?

Raj Kundra

7. The goal is to join the 9 dots without lifiting the nib. The solution(right) to this puzzle led to the origin of a catchphrase which is very popular among management gurus. What catchphrase?

Out of the box Thinking

8. WHAT DID THE LETTER LEAD TO?

INTRODUCTION OF TOILETS IN INDIAN RAILWAY

9. Identify the advertiser

MasterCard

10. Identify the airlines?

GoAir

11.

• In 1983,Eiji X summoned a secret meeting of a company executives, to whom he posed the question “ Can we create a luxury vehichle to challenge the world’s best ?” This question prompted the company to embark on a top-secret project, codenamed F1 (“ Flagship” and “No 1 Vehicle”.) The name has been attributed to combinations of words – “ luxury and elegance , while another claims it is an acronym for “luxury exports to the US “. Identify the automaker and the brand.

• Toyota and Lexus

12.

• This business was set up in 1986 by Late SS Goenka , in name of the company Peutronics Pvt Ltd . His son Bharat was responsible for the development of the commercial software product which made a difficult subject very easy. Mukesh Ambani also has significant stake in this company now. Identify this software product and new name of this company .

• Tally and Tally Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

13• What was established in Calcutta in 1818 by Bipen Bihari

Dasgupta and others ? Europeans in India were its primary target and it charged Indians heftier premiums. The slogan of the company is "Yogakshemam Vahamyaham“ which translates to Sanskrit to "Your welfare is our responsibility".

LIC

14.

• This magazine was founded in 1892 by Princeton Graduate Arthur Baldwin Turnure and backed by wealthy NYC residents. Magazine aimed to be a dignified, authentic journal of society and fashion. It was primarily pictorial and not textual. Now it is published monthly in 21 national and regional editions by Condé Nast.

VOGUE

15• If its SEBI in India , SEC in US then which organization

undertook similar responsibilities in UK until this April ?• Among the world’s most notable and established financial

regulators, this organisation presided over the United Kingdom’s financial sector for 28 years. Last week, however, the long-standing regulator has officially ceased to exist, handing regulatory responsibility back to the Bank of England, and consumer arbitration to an all-new organization called the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

FSA (Financial Services Autority)

16• A British company called WPP (Wire & Plastic Products ) is the

world no. 1 in its field. What field ? Think out of the box . Be creative

Advertising . That’s creative

17• X is a fictional character in the James Bond novels and films.

She is secretary to M, who is Bond's boss and head of the British Secret Service (MI6). Although she has a small part in the films, it is always highlighted by the underscored romantic tension between her and Bond. On that note, she is not always considered to be a Bond girl, having never had anything more than a professional relationship with Bond, to her dismay

Miss Moneypenny

18• The construct of this logo is based on the fact that

it carries an emotional response across all boundaries. It is chararcterised by a bird in flight- unrestricted and unhindered. Choice of colours are yellow and red. Red denotes energy, passion and commitment. Yellow denotes joy and happiness. Whose logo?

India Post

19• Given is the conversion between Nita and Tina• Tina :- I always wanted to enjoy a better living . Could you

please advice me how to achieve that. • Nita :-sure my friend . wellness is the key to eternal happiness.

for this ,stay calm and fresh. One also needs to have material comforts . First go and buy yourself a car from the autozone. enjoy digital gadgets, wear jewels ,wear clothes that are in trends available at the retail out let at the mart .I am sure that after you follow my tips you will have super and will leave your footprints wherever you go.

• Tina :-one more question ???• Nita :- Sorry. Timeout . Gotta go• Which company is being talked about .

Reliance (various formats of its retail outlets )

• Given is the conversion between Nita and Tina• Tina :- I always wanted to enjoy a better living . Could you

please advice me how to achieve that. • Nita :-sure my friend . wellness is the key to eternal happiness.

for this ,stay calm and fresh. One also needs to have material comforts . First go and buy yourself a car from the autozone. enjoy digital gadgets, wear jewels ,wear clothes that are in trends available at the retail out let at the mart .I am sure that after you follow my tips you will have super lifestyle and will leave your footprints wherever you go.

• Tina :-one more question ???• Nita :- Sorry. Timeout . Gotta go• Which company is being talked about

20• In 2010 which sporting event became the first to be

broadcasted live on YouTube ?

IPL