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Which newspaper baron started his career by launching the "Adelaide Herald" when he was just 23years old? Ans.: Rupert Murdoch 42. The Hollywood horror flick "Crocodile 2 Death Roll" was recently shot in which film studio in India? Ans.: Ramoji Film City 43. The Striding Man is the logo of which best selling brand of scotch whiskey? Ans.: Jhony Walker 44. In his recent visit to New Delhi, in which 5 star Hotel did Bill Gates stay? Ans.: Maurya Sheratan 45. What automobile, still seen on the roads with minor variations, did Ferdinand Porsche develop under the behest of Adolf Hitler? Ans.: VolkWaggen 46. Mumbai-born Fareed Zackaria has been appointed the editor of which international newsmagazine? Ans.: NewsWeek 47. Which textile company of India is head quartered at "Neville House"? Ans.: Bombay Dyeing 48. What useful and innovative computer accessory did Douglas Engelbert invent in 1968? Ans.: The Mouse 49. At long last the Department of Telecommunications (DoT, for short) has been transformed in to a corporation. What is its name in its new avatar? Ans.: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited 50. What ingredient of chewing gum comes from the South American sapodilla tree? Ans.: Chicle

71. Arun Bajoria's takeover threat was targeted at which company? Ans.: Bombay Dyeing 72. Which Bank has launched the "India Millennium Deposits" to mobilize resources of NRI & rsquos? Ans.: State Bank of India 73. The quality enforcing technique of 'Six Sigma' was first introduced by which American company? Ans.: Motorola 74. Which airline uses the slogan "Be Good to Yourself" in its ads? Ans.: The Emirates 75. What is the expensive delicacy obtained from the fish sturgeon especially found in the Caspian Sea? Ans.: Caviar 76. What is the name of the new generation fuel cell car recently developed by GM? Ans.: Hydrogen 77. Which large chaebol, now in dire straits, was started by five friends in 1979 to manufacture and export garments? Ans.: Daewoo 78. Which Dutch brewery is ranked as the biggest producer of beer in Europe? Ans.: Heinneken 79. What prized and exclusive cars are manufactured in Malvern Link, North west of London? Ans.: Morgan 80. In collaboration which Bollywood star is 'Emami' proposing to launch a range of Ayurvedic personal care products? Ans.: Madhuri Dixit 1. K Malleswari, the lone medal winner for India in the millenium Olympics, and the first woman from India to ever win a medal, is employed at which Central Government Corporation? Ans.:

Food Corporation of India Toyota Hyderabad Gucci Amar Chitra Katha Thai Kaun Banega Crorepati Johnson & Johnson Jack Welch Pawnbrokers Maruti Udyog Ciitizen Greshams Law

2. First there was Bridgestone, and then Mitsubishi; What giant automaker of Japan was embroiled, recently, in a quality-related (again!) controversy? Ans.:

3. The Times of India launched its latest edition in which city? Ans.:

4. Which famous fashion accessories House first started as leather goods shop in Florence in 1921? Ans.:

5. Uncle Pai is associated with which once roaringly successful publishers of childrens literature? Ans.:

6. Which international airline uses the slogan "Smooth As Silk" in its advertisements? Ans.:

7. Which TV programme currently aired in India, is sponsored by a) Colgate b) Bajaj c) Dettol and d) LG? Ans.:

8. Who are the maker of the soft contact lens "Accuvue"? Ans.:

9. Named "Manager of the Century" by the business magazine Fortune, he was recently in India? Who is he? Ans.:

10. The "Three Golden Balls" is the traditional symbol of which class of businessmen, especially in Europe? Ans.:

11. Which is the largest unlisted company in India in terms of turnover? Ans.:

12. What watchmaker sells an environment-friendly brand of watches called "Eco Drive"? Ans.:

13. The useful thumb rule in Economics, "Bad money drives out the good" goes by what name? Ans.:

14. What is film Production Company owned by the Hollywood star Dustin Hoffman? Ans.: Punch Productions 15.What famous place in New York gets its name from the original location of a stockade built by the Dutch in 1653 to keep out the attacking English colonists and Red Indians? Ans.: Wall Street 16. Which famous TV personality owns a film production company called Harpo Films? Look hard at the name, may be you can decipher the answer. Ans.: Oprah Winfrey 17. The person next-in-command to the CEO is often referred to as the Upper Roger. From what Indian (Sanskrit) word does this phrase come? Ans.: Yuwa Raja 18. Some aeroplanes of which airline sported Meera Mehtas "Paithan Sari Motif"on their tails for sometime? Ans.: British Airways 19. Who or what is a MAMBA? Ans.: Middle Aged MiddleBrow Achiever 20. Under what brand name is the compound "sidenafil citrate sold by the pharma company, Pfizer? Ans.: Viagra 21. What social expression company (if I may coin a phrase) was started by the 18 year old Joyce Hall in 1910? Ans.: Hallmark 22. Which is the biggest toy retail chain in the world? Ans.: Toys R US 23. Heres a Dot-buster: Which award-winning net-based furniture selling company, despite being backed by Amazon.com, filed for bankruptcy, recently? Ans.: Living.com 24. What is the name given to software developed exclusively for use by infants and toddlers? Ans.: Lapware 25. What major currency is known as Greenbacks in slang? Ans.: US Dollars 26. Who is the only Asian to be included in Sunday Times list of " The Wealthiest 200 in Britain since 1066"? Ans.: L.N Mittal 27. R Gopalan who is basking in the limelight for his role as a the official emissary in the Raj Kumar Kidnapping case, is the editor of which Tamil Magazine? Ans.: Nakkheeran

41. Which newspaper baron started his career by launching the "Adelaide Herald" when he was just 23years old? Ans.: Rupert Murdoch 42. The Hollywood horror flick "Crocodile 2 Death Roll" was recently shot in which film studio in India? Ans.: Ramoji Film City 43. The Striding Man is the logo of which best selling brand of scotch whiskey? Ans.: Jhony Walker 44. In his recent visit to New Delhi, in which 5 star Hotel did Bill Gates stay? Ans.: Maurya Sheratan 45. What automobile, still seen on the roads with minor variations, did Ferdinand Porsche develop under the behest of Adolf Hitler? Ans.: VolkWaggen 46. Mumbai-born Fareed Zackaria has been appointed the editor of which international newsmagazine? Ans.: NewsWeek 47. Which textile company of India is head quartered at "Neville House"? Ans.: Bombay Dyeing 48. What useful and innovative computer accessory did Douglas Engelbert invent in 1968? Ans.: The Mouse 49. At long last the Department of Telecommunications (DoT, for short) has been transformed in to a corporation. What is its name in its new avatar? Ans.: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited 50. What ingredient of chewing gum comes from the South American sapodilla tree? Ans.: Chicle

28. What we know as Maruti Zen was launched worldwide by Suzuki in the 90s under what name? Ans.: Alto 29. Zee Movies is contemplating a co-branding exercise in collaboration with which major Hollywood Film studio? Ans.: MGM 30. Ashok H Advani is the publisher of which business magazine? Ans.: Business India 51. Which Indian confectioneries brand and Times Warner are involved in a legal wrangle over the 'Bunny' logo? Ans.: Nutrine 52. What is the consulting firm recently acquired by the electronics giant Hewlett-Packard? Ans.: Pricewaterhouse Coopers 53. What pharma company markets the 'Ayurvedic Concepts' range of health products? Ans.: Himalaya Drugs Company 54. What Hyderabad based company has been contracted by Cantor Index plc to supply giant- sized, inflatable images of the latest contenders to American Presidency-Bush and Gore? Ans.: Unique Inflatables 55. What internationally famous sports apparel company was started in the 1930's by a champion tennis-player of France? Ans.: Locaste 56. Prime Minister AB Vajpayee under went knee surgery in which Mumbai hospital? Ans.: Breach Candy 57. According to 'BBC's Moneytalk' which German brand is ranked No. 1 amongst car audio products? Ans.: Blaupunkt 58. Who was chosen to be the first and only recipient in India of the choicest, limited edition champagne 'Espirit du Siecle'? Ans.: Pronnay Roy 59. Which Hollywood star and brand ambassador of Omega watches was recently in India to meet the Dalai Lama? Ans.: Pierce Brosnan 60. What tourist attraction in London, designed by Sir Richard Rogers especially for the millennium, is in grave financial crisis because of its failure to attract enough visitors? Ans.: Millenium Dome

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