ET Quiz

08-Apr-09

Group 5
Kapali Prachi Pankaj Nikhil Kedar On Ali Chandra 05 16 21 28 40 52 56

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General Rules
Quiz is ALL CLOSED except MIND. We have designated two persons who would keep a check on teams, if found with notes or newspaper, 50 points will be deducted For questions with parts, points for complete answer only

Group 5

8th April

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Rules for Round 1 & 2
Each direct question carries 20 points. Pass question carries 10 points Passed question would follow cyclical group order Time allowed 20 seconds Passed question to be answered in 5 seconds Each team will give only one answer. Anyone can answer In case of more than one answer coming, question will be passed to next team
Group 5 8th April

Round 1
Macroeconomics

Round 1 : Macroeconomics

Question 1

Which govt. administrative ministry decides on matters of accounting policies?

Round 1 : Macroeconomics

Answer 1

Ministry of Corporate Affairs

Round 1 : Macroeconomics

Question 2 Which financial instrument allows companies to hedge their risk against fluctuations in exchange rates? And which two entities, currently prohibited, will be allowed to operate in near future?
Round 1 : Macroeconomics

Answer 2

Currency Futures FIIs and NRIs

Round 1 : Macroeconomics

Question 3

On account of realignment of NSE indices to free float market capital, which two sectors will see a positive shift in weightage of free float market capital.
Round 1 : Macroeconomics

Answer 3

Banking & FMCG

Round 1 : Macroeconomics

Question 4

Govt will form new body to manage govt borrowings soon. What is this body known as why is it being formulated?

Round 1 : Macroeconomics

Answer 4 National Treasury Management Agency. To manage the cash and borrowings of central and state governments from RBI to avoid conflicts of interest plaguing the central bank
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Question 5

Who regulates commodity exchanges in India? Name the regulator

Round 1 : Macroeconomics

Answer 5

Forward Markets Commission (FMC)

Round 1 : Macroeconomics

Question 6

Recently Fed extended currency swap line to Mexico, Korea, Brazil & Singapore. What is this currency swap?

Round 1 : Macroeconomics

Answer 6 A currency swap is a transaction where two parties exchange an agreed amount of two currencies while at the same time agreeing to unwind the currency exchange at a future date
Round 1 : Macroeconomics

Question 7

DICGC IS A SUBSIDIARY OF RBI. EXPAND DICGC

Round 1 : Macroeconomics

Answer 7

Deposit Insurance And Credit Guarantee Corporation

Round 1 : Macroeconomics

Question 8 (Extra)

NSE Nifty futures are traded on Singapore stock exchange. What is the name of the trading instrument?

Round 1 : Macroeconomics

Answer 8

Defty future contracts

Round 1 : Macroeconomics

Round 2
Domestic and International Environment

Round 2 : Domestic and Int. Env

Question 1

Under the notification by health ministry all the processed foods and beverage makers need to carry_______ in there product labels
Round 2 : Domestic and Int. Env

Answer 1

Nutritional Facts

Round 2 : Domestic and Int. Env

Question 2

Which US company entered Indian helicopter market with the first delivery last week?

Round 2 : Domestic and Int. Env

Answer 2

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation

Round 2 : Domestic and Int. Env

Question 3

Name the two main reasons for the drop in Number of internet users in January 2009

Round 2 : Domestic and Int. Env

Answer 3

Poor broadband connectivity Cyber policing

Round 2 : Domestic and Int. Env

Question 4

Which commission suggests the SMP (Statutory Minimum Price) of cane to Center

Round 2 : Domestic and Int. Env

Answer 4

Commission for Agriculture Costs and Prices (CACP)

Round 2 : Domestic and Int. Env

Question 5

In addition to CBI and SEBI, Which third Govt. Department is a part in investigating the Satyam Fraud Case

Round 2 : Domestic and Int. Env

Answer 5

Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO)

Round 2 : Domestic and Int. Env

Question 6

Who is countries largest port operator?

Round 2 : Domestic and Int. Env

Answer 6

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT)

Round 2 : Domestic and Int. Env

Question 7

RIL has started producing 2.5mmscmd gas from the d-6 block of kg basin. What is mmscmd?

Round 2 : Domestic and Int. Env

Answer 7

Million Standard Cubic Metres A Day

Round 2 : Domestic and Int. Env

Question 8 (Extra)

Name any one of three companies against whom a probe has been opened by Paris Prosecutors for committing tax fraud?
Round 2 : Domestic and Int. Env

Answer 8

Michelin Adidas Total

Round 2 : Domestic and Int. Env

Round 3
People of The Week

Round 3 : People of The Week

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Rules for Round 3
This is a Visual round Total time allowed 15 seconds The questions will not be passed 20 marks without Hint 10 marks with Hint

You can ask for a hint at any time; total time remains 15sec
Anyone can answer, Only One and First answer will be considered
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Sample Question

Round 3 : People of The Week

Sample Question (Hint)

Round 3 : People of The Week

Sample Answer

KV Kamath

Managing director and CEO KV Kamath Term ends on April 30

Round 3 : People of The Week

Question 1

Round 3 : People of The Week

Question 1 (Hint)

Round 3 : People of The Week

Answer 1
Jayanthi Chauhan

Only child of Parle Bisleri owner Ramesh Chauhan To Join Parle Bisleri As a Director

Round 3 : People of The Week

Question 2

Round 3 : People of The Week

Question 2 (Hint)

Round 3 : People of The Week

Answer 2
Frederick (Fritz) Henderson

Replaced Rick Wagoner as CEO of General Motors

Round 3 : People of The Week

Question 3

Round 3 : People of The Week

Question 3 (Hint)

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Answer 3
Captain Gopinath

Capt. Gorur Ramaswamy Iyengar Gopinath, launched low cost airline Air Deccan

Round 3 : People of The Week

Question 4

Round 3 : People of The Week

Question 4 (Hint)

Round 3 : People of The Week

Answer 4
Ben S Bernanke

Chairman of the board of governors of US Federal Reserve

Round 3 : People of The Week

Question 5

Round 3 : People of The Week

Question 5 (Hint)

Round 3 : People of The Week

Answer 5
Piyush Pandey

Executive Chairman of Oglivy & Mather

Round 3 : People of The Week

Question 6

Round 3 : People of The Week

Question 6 (Hint)

Round 3 : People of The Week

Answer 6
Nulsi Wadia

Grandson of Mohammad Ali Jinnah Chairman Bombay Dyeing and Wadia group (Britannia)

Round 3 : People of The Week

Question 7

Round 3 : People of The Week

Question 7 (Hint)

Round 3 : People of The Week

Answer 7
Nandini Piramal

Daughter of Ajay and Swati Piramal Appointed as Executive director of Piramal Healthcare

Round 3 : People of The Week

Question 8 (Extra)

Round 3 : People of The Week

Question 8 (Hint)

Round 3 : People of The Week

Answer 8
Suresh Kalmadi

President of IOA, AAA & AFI. Member of INC

Round 3 : People of The Week

Round 4
Corporate Talks

Round 4 : Corporate Talks

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Rules for Round 4
This is a company specific round The team with lowest score so far will choose first Ascending order to be followed on score basis 20 marks for each Question Time allowed 20 seconds The questions will not be passed Anyone can answer, Only One and First answer will be

considered
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Round 4 : Corporate Talks

Question (Bharti)

which foreign company has 31% stake in Bharti?

Round 4 : Corporate Talks

Answer (Bharti)

SingTel (Singapore Telecommunications)

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Question (HSBC)

Where is HSBC headquarter located?

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Answer (HSBC)

London

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Question (Aircel)

Aircel Cellular is Indian unit of?

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Answer (Aircel)

Maxis Communications, Malaysia

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Question (Sun Pharma)

Talks between Sun Pharmaceuticals and this firm failed due to price deadlock. Name this firm and the country
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Answer (Sun Pharma)

Taro Pharmaceuticals Israel

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Question (Mahindra)

M&M and Swaraj Mazda resolved a pending issue. What is the issue and the agreement

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Answer (Mahindra)

Use of Swaraj name Swaraj Mazda can use it for two more years
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Question (Reliance Money)

who has been named the MD of Reliance Money

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Answer (Reliance Money)

S. Bandopadhyay

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Question (Maruti)

Maruti is launching a new car. Name it? What is this car popularly known in Europe?

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Answer (Maruti)

Ritz Europe Name - Splash

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Question (Wockhardt)

Who are the auditors of Wockhardt?

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Answer (Wockhardt)

S R BATLIBOI

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Question (RIL)

Who has RIL partnered with for the new exploration licensing policy for gas supply to the east and west region from the KG basin?
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Answer (RIL) Niko Resources of Canada, had bagged this block in the first round of the New Exploration Licensing Policy. RIL holds a 90% interest in the block, while Niko holds the balance stake.
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Question (Brittania)

Nusli Wadia group firm and ____ company are equal stake holders in Britannia holding company. Name the company and country it belongs to?
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Answer (Brittania)

Groupe Danone, France

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Round 5
Shoot and Loot

Round 5 : Shoot and Loot

ET Quiz
Rules for Round 5
Rapid fire round Each team given 60 seconds for 7 questions 10 Marks for each question

You can skip by saying Pass, but would not get a chance to answer the question again
Any one can answer from the team. One final answer will be accepted At the end of 60 sec if the question has started you get a chance to answer the question.

Group 5

8th April

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Rules for Round 5
Bonus marks:

Correct Answers
7 6 5

Bonus Marks
30 20 10

Group 5

8th April

Rapid fire Group 1..

Round 5 : Shoot and Loot

Rapid fire Group 1

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2 3 4 5 6

Expand FIPB.
Which French Pharma major has proposed to acquire Piramal healthcare? Which company won Grand Prix award at GoaFest? The duty applied by GOI to ensure the competitiveness of Domestic Producers is called Bisleri controls what %age of Indian packaged industry? Bajaj Hindustan Chairman Name Shiv Senas Executive Vice President.

Foreign investment Promotion Board

Sanofi Aventis JWT CVD (Counter Veiling Duty) 60% Shishir Bajaj

Uddhav Thackrey

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Rapid fire Group 2..

Round 5 : Shoot and Loot

Rapid fire Group 2

1 2 3 When and Where is the East Asia Summit (EAS) going to be held? Recently NSDL decided to move to SAT against order issued by special panel set up by SEBI. Expand SAT? Wockhardt chairman who recently stepped down? Thailand, April 11-12, 2009 Securities Appellate Tribunal Habil Khorakiwala

4
5

Expand DGFT

Director General of Foreign Trade

Beverly Hills Polo Club Twitter

Spencer Retail is opening which US fashion brand stores in India? Google is rumoured to buy which 6 company? 7 What is the election symbol of BSP?

Elephant

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Which company is looking to buy a 1 part of loss making PSU Indian Telephone Industries (ITI)? 2 3 4 5 What is the comic strip on editorial page of ET called? IndiGo Airlines is in talks with which foreign player for an alliance? Who is the Co-CEO of Motorola? What is the amount G20 pledged for revival this year Alcatel-Lucent Blinkers Off South African Airways (SAA) Sanjeev Jha 1.1 Trillion Telecom Disputes settlement and appellate Tribunal Bhubaneswar

6
7

Expand TDSAT.
Where was Third Front Rally Held Recently?

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Maruti Suzuki is planning to phase out Maruti-800 and in which year? RIL has started producing gas from 2 the KG basin. Name the block from which the production has started. Name the CEO of Financial 3 Technologies running MCX. 4 Expand BCTT (Budget Term, a Tax) 1 Name the parent group for Spencer Retail. M&M has partnered with which 6 Chinese tractor company? Who has replaced Sanjay Dutt in 7 the elections from Lucknow? 2016

D-6BLOCK Jignesh Shah Banking Cash Transaction Tax

RPG Group
Yeuda Group Nafisa Ali

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1 2 3 RBS is planning to set up a facility in which Indian city? Expand NEFT? Chennai National Electronic Funds Transfer O&M DCA (Dep't. Of Consumers Affairs) 118 Pascal Lamy Congress

Who won highest no of awards in GoaFest? Which dept. decides the policies in 4 policies for Commodity Future Market? India is ranked ___ in broadband 5 penetration. 6 7 WTOs director General is Mamata Banerjee Has made alliance with?

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Rapid fire Group 7..

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Rapid fire Group 7

1 Name 3 worlds most expensive cities for expatriates to live in. DTAA (Double taxation avoidance act) on capital gains in India is applicable in which two countries? Who is the executive chairman of McCann Erickson? Expand NMDC? IMF gold reserves are valued at 1) Moscow 2) Tokyo 3) Hong Kong

Mauritius and Cyprus

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4 5

Prasun Joshi
National Minerals Development Corporation $95Billion Xerox National Security Act (NSA)

HCL Bagged $100 million data 6 centre contract from which foreign multinational? Varun Gandhi is currently booked 7 under which act?

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1 2 3 4 5 Name Australia's biggest retail chain. Aircel is in talks to acquire Which beverage company is launching the touch screen fountain? Expand USO (Indian Telecom Industry) Infiniti retail is a subsidiary of Woolworths loop mobile Coke Universal Service Obligations Tata Sons

6 Who is the CEO of ByCell Telecom?

7 Which constitutional article does BJP want to scrap?

Alexander Louzine
Article 370

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