Biz-Tech Quiz - Prelims

Rules * 25 questions.* Each question carries 1 mark.* Star-marked questions (1, 5, 10, 15, 20 & 25) will be counted to break the ties. If needed, Countback Method will be considered.* Every decision of the QM is final.

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How do we presently know Infotel Broadband Services Limited (IBSL), the only firm to win broadband spectrum in

all 22 zones in India in the 4G auction?


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“There’s no putting the genie back in the bottle,” says Dr. Alastair Carruthers, named by The Observer as one of the “50 men who really understand women.” The genie, he

mentioned is something he discovered alongwith his wife, Jean in 1987.

What did they discover which is helping to change the face of mankind immensely?

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Why photoshopped images like these are doing the rounds in the recent times?


4

John Hendricks’ job as a work-study student at the University of Alabama was to prepare catalogues of documentaries that

would help the Professors to take their classes. He was waiting for someone to

create a gateway for his type of programmes but as nothing like that was happening, he

decided to take the plunge. His new book, A Curious Discovery: An

Entrepreneur’s Story, describes his journey in the world of business.

What did he found in 1985? (cover of the book – next slide) Biz-Tech Quiz


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5


Following in the footsteps of Kim Kardashian, Ariana Grande and Amber Rose, which

controversial person has launched this set of emojis?


6

The release of this article

resulted in a lot of jokes, memes

and trolling in

social media.

Why it has caused such a

reaction from the

fans?



7

For which of his works, Donald Trump was awarded this Star at the Hollywood Walk

of Fame?



8

The Chinese word for ‘millet’ became a household name since 2011.

What is the good word?



9

This Hyderabad based small start-up recently

became the first in a certain respect and as a

result of that the employees, total 16 in no., are going to have a huge

pay hike.Put funda.



10

What is this ghazal doing in today’s quiz?



11

Popular among Hollywood celebrities, it was also mentioned in Agatha Christie’s Murder

on the Orient Express. Identify the company from this ad.



12

F-1 boss Bernie Ecclestone was attacked by four men outside his office in Central

London in Nov, 2010. After he had his four stitches removed, he requested one of the

official partners of F-1 to use his battered face in their next ad campaign.

Which company used Ecclestone’s face for their print ads in 2011?

(vis – next slide)



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In 2005-06, a veg-restaurant opened in Delhi’s Fun Republic cineplex. The variety of dishes and their interesting prices ensure a

decent footfall at the eatery. ‘Multan Ke Sultan Ki Tikdi’, the most costliest dish is

priced at Rs. 309. The dish named ‘Birmingham Surprise’ is ideally suited for

the diners at a shoestring budget. What is it’s price? Why it is priced so?



14

Rolls Royce has paid tribute to which famous Indian with this limited edition

Ghost model?



15

Amancio Ortega is presently the richest

person in Europe and the richest person in the

world, according to Forbes, with an estimated net

worth of US$79.5 billion as of 10 September 2016.

He is mostly known for which fashion brand that

he initially named Zorba after the classic film Zorba the Greek? Biz-Tech Quiz (Prelims)


16

Amruta, an Assistant Vice-President in Axis Bank has recently appeared on the New York

Fashion Week, promoting the cause of the girl empowerment.

Who is the more famous husband of this lady who once appeared as a model of a local

fashion brand?(bigger vis – next slide)



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17

Taking on a journey of inspiration through the world of art, design and craft, what is the unique personalisation service offered by

Aston Martin to its customers, called?



18

This bridge at Pont-à-

Mousson, France was

built after the original was destroyed

during WWII. Where can you

find the earlier one till today?Biz-Tech Quiz (Prelims)


19

As claimed by WSJ, the record-breaking stunt wasn’t entirely unplanned. As part of its sponsorship deal with ABC, Samsung and

its media buying firm Starcom MediaVest negotiated to have its latest gadget

integrated into the show. During rehearsals Samsung executives trained the person

behind this stunt on how to use that particular gadget.

Which record-breaking stunt is being referred to?



20

As revealed during the launch of the autobiography ‘Second Innings’, ‘what’

reason was cited by Flintoff for this particular dismissal?



21

As part of a major image overhaul, which company has unveiled a new logo and

tagline – ‘Unbox Zindagi’, as it seeks to position itself differently in the

hyper-competitive e-commerce business? It’s logo will now be in vermello (a shade of

red) instead of the existing blue and red combination.



22

This particular ad titled ‘Duel’, recently released by Audi, is inspired from which

reallife duel?



23

The model OQ-2 by the Radioplane Company was the first mass-

produced UAV in the USA. A follow-on version, the OQ-3, became the most widely

used target aircraft during WWII. Which employee of that company, then

working as an assembler at the Van Nuys Airport factory in the Los Angeles, was said

to be ‘discovered’ by a photographer named David Conover?



24


Guardians of the Skies (GOTS) is a game freely available on Android, Windows and iOS

platforms for mobile. It features various defence missions and covert operations

against a fictitious nation named ‘Zaruzia’.

Which organisation has launched this game?

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Which three-word phrase will appear next on screen?


1


How do we presently know Infotel Broadband Services Limited (IBSL), the only firm to win broadband spectrum in

all 22 zones in India in the 4G auction?


1


JioJio


2

“There’s no putting the genie back in the bottle,” says Dr. Alastair Carruthers, named by The Observer as one of the “50 men who really understand women.” The genie, he

mentioned is something he discovered alongwith his wife, Jean in 1987.

What did they discover which is helping to change the face of mankind immensely?

Biz-Tech Quiz


2

Botox / Botulinum ToxinBotox / Botulinum Toxin

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3


Why photoshopped images like these are doing the rounds in the recent times?


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No Jack in iPhone 7No Jack in iPhone 7


4

John Hendricks’ job as a work-study student at the University of Alabama was to prepare catalogues of documentaries that

would help the Professors to take their classes. He was waiting for someone to

create a gateway for his type of programmes but as nothing like that was happening, he

decided to take the plunge. His new book, A Curious Discovery: An

Entrepreneur’s Story, describes his journey in the world of business.

What did he found in 1985? (cover of the book – next slide) Biz-Tech Quiz


4

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4

Discovery Discovery ChannelChannel

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5


Following in the footsteps of Kim Kardashian, Ariana Grande and Amber Rose, which

controversial person has launched this set of emojis?


5


Charlie SheenCharlie Sheen


6

The release of this article

resulted in a lot of jokes, memes

and trolling in

social media.

Why it has caused such a

reaction from the

fans?



6

Deepika became Peedika PadukoneDeepika became Peedika Padukone



7

For which of his works, Donald Trump was awarded this Star at the Hollywood Walk

of Fame?



7

The ApprenticeThe Apprentice



8

The Chinese word for ‘millet’ became a household name since 2011.

What is the good word?



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XiaomiXiaomi



9

This Hyderabad based small start-up recently

became the first in a certain respect and as a

result of that the employees, total 16 in no., are going to have a huge

pay hike.Put funda.



9

First Indian company acquired by AppleFirst Indian company acquired by Apple



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What is this ghazal doing in today’s quiz?



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11

Popular among Hollywood celebrities, it was also mentioned in Agatha Christie’s Murder

on the Orient Express. Identify the company from this ad.



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EvianEvian



12

F-1 boss Bernie Ecclestone was attacked by four men outside his office in Central

London in Nov, 2010. After he had his four stitches removed, he requested one of the

official partners of F-1 to use his battered face in their next ad campaign.

Which company used Ecclestone’s face for their print ads in 2011?

(vis – next slide)



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HublotHublot



13

In 2005-06, a veg-restaurant opened in Delhi’s Fun Republic cineplex. The variety of dishes and their interesting prices ensure a

decent footfall at the eatery. ‘Multan Ke Sultan Ki Tikdi’, the most costliest dish is

priced at Rs. 309. The dish named ‘Birmingham Surprise’ is ideally suited for

the diners at a shoestring budget. What is it’s price? Why it is priced so?



13

Price is Rs. 0 (zero) and named after Viru’s Price is Rs. 0 (zero) and named after Viru’s King’s Pair at Birmingham (2011)King’s Pair at Birmingham (2011)



14

Rolls Royce has paid tribute to which famous Indian with this limited edition

Ghost model?



14

Tipu SultanTipu Sultan



15

Amancio Ortega is presently the richest

person in Europe and the richest person in the

world, according to Forbes, with an estimated net

worth of US$79.5 billion as of 10 September 2016.

He is mostly known for which fashion brand that

he initially named Zorba after the classic film Zorba the Greek? Biz-Tech Quiz (Prelims)


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ZaraZara



16

Amruta, an Assistant Vice-President in Axis Bank has recently appeared on the New York

Fashion Week, promoting the cause of the girl empowerment.

Who is the more famous husband of this lady who once appeared as a model of a local

fashion brand?(bigger vis – next slide)



16



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Devendra Fadnavis (CM of Maharasthra)Devendra Fadnavis (CM of Maharasthra)



17

Taking on a journey of inspiration through the world of art, design and craft, what is the unique personalisation service offered by

Aston Martin to its customers, called?



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QQ



18

This bridge at Pont-à-

Mousson, France was

built after the original was destroyed

during WWII. Where can you

find the earlier one till today?Biz-Tech Quiz (Prelims)


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Logo of Saint GobainLogo of Saint Gobain



19

As claimed by WSJ, the record-breaking stunt wasn’t entirely unplanned. As part of its sponsorship deal with ABC, Samsung and

its media buying firm Starcom MediaVest negotiated to have its latest gadget

integrated into the show. During rehearsals Samsung executives trained the person

behind this stunt on how to use that particular gadget.

Which record-breaking stunt is being referred to?



19

The Oscar SelfieThe Oscar Selfie



20

As revealed during the launch of the autobiography ‘Second Innings’, ‘what’

reason was cited by Flintoff for this particular dismissal?



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ViagraViagra



21

As part of a major image overhaul, which company has unveiled a new logo and

tagline – ‘Unbox Zindagi’, as it seeks to position itself differently in the

hyper-competitive e-commerce business? It’s logo will now be in vermello (a shade of

red) instead of the existing blue and red combination.



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SnapdealSnapdeal



22

This particular ad titled ‘Duel’, recently released by Audi, is inspired from which

reallife duel?



22

Hillary-Trump fight for US Hillary-Trump fight for US PresidentPresident



23

The model OQ-2 by the Radioplane Company was the first mass-

produced UAV in the USA. A follow-on version, the OQ-3, became the most widely

used target aircraft during WWII. Which employee of that company, then

working as an assembler at the Van Nuys Airport factory in the Los Angeles, was said

to be ‘discovered’ by a photographer named David Conover?



23

Marilyn MonroeMarilyn Monroe



24


Guardians of the Skies (GOTS) is a game freely available on Android, Windows and iOS

platforms for mobile. It features various defence missions and covert operations

against a fictitious nation named ‘Zaruzia’.

Which organisation has launched this game?


24


Indian Air ForceIndian Air Force

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Which three-word phrase will appear next on screen?

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