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The favourite hang-out of intelligentsia in Dharamsala is on the verge of closure. With net losses running over 35 lakh, the authorities say they are unable to meet the demand of the Municipal Council to hike the building rent and the head office in Delhi has already given a go-ahead to close down. Leaking roofs, open sewerage, dirty toilets and perennial shortage of water supply have added to the woes. The authorities have also been repeatedly raising the demand for a parking lot in the area for its clientele. Which Venue in Dharamsala ?

A-Indian Coffee House

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Identify the Author and What is this book most famous for ?


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Author-Abraham Maslow
Famous for-Maslow's hierarchy of needs

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In the Yuan Dynasty, Kublai Khan enjoyed it and kept it a royal secret until Marco Polo visited China and took the technique of making it to Italy. What ?

A-Ice Cream

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A tradition of was that participants could raise a small Union Flag on their desk to pause proceedings. Under the telephone fixing system, participants can register a pause by saying the word "flag", and the chair ends the meeting with the phrase "There are no flags, and we're fixed". What am i talking about ?

A-Gold Price Fixation

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The new hotel will feature approximately 480 guest rooms, along with a number of exclusive Skylofts brand suites and serviced apartments. It has tied up with Silver Resort Hotel India Private Limited for the Delhi project. It will provide design assistance and operate the hotel under the American brand. The hospitality district near the Delhi airport would be part of an area of 45 acres. Which hotel Chain ?

A-MGM Grand

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The owner initially maintained the companies core business of textiles, but by 1967, he was expanding into the insurance industry and other investments. He first ventured into the insurance business with the purchase of National Indemnity Company. In the late 1970s, He acquired an equity stake in the GEICO, which forms the core of its insurance operations today . In 1985, the last textile operations were shut down. Which Co & Identify the Owner ?

A-Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway

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Kerala has the largest number of chains, approximately 51. Advocate T. K. Krishnan, a Communist Leader of Thrissur and N. S. Parameswaran Pillai, the State Secretary of the India Coffee Board Labor Union and a thrown-out employee of the govt chain were the founders of in Kerala. The first of Kerala was started in Thrissur in 1958. It was also the fourth in the country. It was inaugurated by A. K. Gopalan on 8 March 1958. What ?

A-Indian Coffee House

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He was one of these; he brought a new face to the study of human behavior. He called his new discipline, "Humanistic Psychology." His family life and his experiences influenced his psychological ideas. After World War II, he began to question the way psychologists had come to their conclusions, and though he didn’t completely disagree, he had his own ideas on how to understand the human mind. To prove that humans are not simply blindly reacting to situations, but trying to accomplish something greater, he studied mentally healthy individuals instead of people with serious psychological issues. Who ?

A-Abraham Maslow

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His father was a civil surgeon in Cochin. He graduated in Physics from Loyola College, Madras in 1940 and then did B.E. (Mech) from the University of Madras. After completing his degree, he joined the Tata Steel Technical Institute, Jamshedpur from where he graduated in 1946. He then went to USA on a government scholarship to earn his Msc in Mechanical Engineering (with distinction) from Michigan State University. Who ?

A-Verghese Kurien

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Arabs were the first to use milk as a major ingredient in its production, sweeten it with sugar rather than fruit juices, as well as perfect ways for its commercial production. As early as the 10th century, it was widespread amongst many of the Arab world's major cities, such as Baghdad, Damascus and Cairo. It was produced from milk and often some yogurt similar to Ancient Greek recipes, flavored with rosewater as well as dried fruits and nuts. What ?

A-Ice Cream

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They were originally wrapped in silver-colored foil, and were only available in this color for decades. 1962 marked the first year that they were available in different colored foil wrappers: red, green, and silver-wrapped were manufactured to coincide with the Christmas season. In 1986, Valentine's Day-themed wrappers of red and silver were introduced. Xs and Os have also appeared on pink and red wrappers as well as little red hearts on silver wrappers for Valentine’s Day. Independence Day has silver with red stripes and blue-starred wrappers. Pink wrappers with "ribbons" on them to support breast cancer have also appeared. Camouflage wrappers are also available, primarily on military bases. What Am I Talking about ?

A-Hershey Kisses

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It continued to be owned by cousins Deepak and Lalit , till 2006 when it saw 100% acquisition by Samir Kukreja, Lalit's nephew and the $1 billion Malaysia-based Navis Capital Partners. In 2007, its original outlet at CP, moved to K-Block, Connaught Place, while the adjacent "Potpourri restaurant" also moved to N block, Outer Circle also in CP . Also in 2007, It opened India first ice cream museum situated at its Ice cream factory in Noida . Which Co ?

A-Nirulas

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Popular American hotel has firmed up plans to check into the hospitality district near the international airport in Delhi . This will be its first destination in India and it expects to be ready by early 2014. There won't be any casino here, though. The Hotel and Skylofts in New Delhi will be part of a dynamic multiple-hotel development in the national capital. Groundbreaking on the project is scheduled for March 2011 and It is expected to welcome its first guests in early 2014. What Am i talking about ?

A-MGM Grand opening near DIAL

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After the ban was announced, the import of "The Generic Product" was immediately halted. When first introduced, the ban caused much controversy and some open defiance. Some took the trouble of traveling to neighbouring Johor Bahru, Malaysia, to purchase chewing "The Generic Product". No black market for "The Generic Product" in Singapore ever emerged, though some Singaporeans occasionally still manage to smuggle some "The Generic Product" from Johor Bahru for their own consumption. The ban has been partially lifted, as some types of "The Generic Product" are allowable, such as the ones for dental health. However, the government refuses to completely lift the ban for the risk of "The Generic Product" littering again. Name the "The Generic Product" ?

A-Chewing Gum

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In a bid to conserve energy, Tamil Nadu government has banned use of a product in its offices and local bodies. A Government Order was issued banning the use of such products in government departments, public sector undertakings, various boards, cooperative institutions, local bodies and institutions running on government aid. A more energy-efficient substitute has been put as an replacement. In a given situation, about four crore (40 millon units) of them will be replaced. What ?

A-Incandescent light bulbs being replaced by CFL

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The Sanskrit word for silver means what in India what in the world of finance ?

A-Rupee

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In 1962, "A Guy whose Middle name was Edward" began buying stock in the company after noticing a pattern in the price direction of its stock whenever the company closed a mill. Eventually, he acknowledged that the textile business was waning and company's financial situation was not going to improve. In 1964, Stanton made a verbal tender offer of $11½ per share for the company to buy back his shares. He agreed to the deal. A few weeks later, he received the tender offer in writing, but the tender offer was for only $11⅜. He later admitted that this lower, undercutting offer made him angry. Instead of selling at the slightly lower price, He decided to buy more of the stock to take control of the company and fire Stanton . However, this put him in situation where he was now majority owner of a textile business that was failing. Who and Which Co ?

A-Warren Buffett & Berkshire Hathway

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While the campaign reinforces the positioning of just like home drink, this time, the company has captured the idea of nostalgia in a bottle by talking about first love through the tagline 'Khatti Meethi Yaadon Ka Ras'. The television commercial titled First Love, showcases how the protagonist goes down memory lane to reminisce the days of his childhood love - his first love -thanks to a bottle of lemonade, a drink preferred most in summer, through the ages. That memory is rekindled in the mind of the protagonist the minute he takes a sip of the brand; he conveys that to his childhood sweetheart - now, his wife. Which Brand ?

A-Minute Maid Nimbu Fresh

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The Times of India in its Thursday March 31 edition, printed two words - Think Blue - on its power jacket many thought it was to honor India's win over Pakistan in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup. The newspaper even had the headlines changed from black to blue. It was an innovation by the Another Company. The company kick started its Think Blue campaign showcasing its 'technology being responsible towards the environment' concept. Which Co ?

A-Volkswagen

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Mudra Max is fully aware of the excitement our cricketers are generating these days. And, cashing in on this cricket fever, the OOH agency has fully wrapped and branded the trains of Delhi Metro running on the Delhi Airport Metro express line, which links the Indira Gandhi International airport with the New Delhi metro station. The entire length of the train showcases Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina and Virat Kohli staring at passers-by and spreading the OOH campaign. The train branding started on March 28, and will continue till mid-April. This is the first time that a metro train was wrapped by an advertiser. Which Brand ?

A-Pepsi

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It is a ayurvedic/herbal brand founded in 1940 by C. R. Kesavan Vaidyar. C. R. Kesavan Vaidyar studied the traditional Indian system of medicine and was awarded the Vaidyaratnam title by K.C. Manavikraman, the Zamorin of Kozhikode in 1953. He started manufacturing an ayurvedic brand from near Thrissur in Kerala. When he first made the brand, Ayurveda was not very well known or used in non-medicinal products. In the beginning Kesavan Vaidyar traveled on foot or by bus carrying the wooden case all by himself. There were harsh times when he even traveled by holding onto the ladder on the back of the bus and slept outside shops waiting for them to open, so that he could sell his product to them. Now the brand is exported to several western, Middle Eastern and far eastern countries. Which Brand ?

A-Chandrika

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It is a chain started during British Rule in the mid 1940s. It was closed down in the 1950s due to a policy change. The thrown-out workers then took over the branches, under the leadership of the communist leader A. K. Gopalan. The first was opened in New Delhi on 27 October 1957. Gradually, the chain expanded across the country by the end of 1958. Which Chain ?

A-Indian Coffee House

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From 1937 to 1951, he was on the faculty of Brooklyn College. In New York he found two more mentors, anthropologist Ruth Benedict and Gestalt psychologist Max Wertheimer, whom he admired both professionally and personally. These two were so accomplished in both realms, and such "wonderful human beings" as well, that he began taking notes about them and their behavior. This would be the basis of his lifelong research and thinking about mental health and human potential. In 1967, the American Humanist Association named him Humanist of the Year. Who ?

A-Abraham Maslow

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Identify The Advertiser























Ans:Corona Beer

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His growing fortune has caused a controversy because it has been amassed in a developing country where per capita income does not surpass $14,500 a year, and nearly 17% of the population lives in poverty. Critics claim that He is a monopolist. His wealth is the equivalent of roughly 5% of his countries annual economic output. He has been awarded the Entrepreneurial Merit Medal of Honor from Mexico's Chamber of Commerce. He is a CEO of the year in 2003 by Latin Trade magazine, and one year later CEO of the decade by the same magazine. In 2008 his philanthropy was recognised with the award of The National Order of the Cedar by the Lebanese government. Who ?

A-Carlos Slim

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His father died when he was 11. His early schooling was at the Native High School and later at the Little Flower Catholic High School in Kumbakonam. He went to college at Maharajas College in Ernakulam and earned a B.Sc. in zoology. During the time of wartime food shortages he chose a career in agriculture and enrolled in Coimbatore Agricultural College where he graduated as valedictorian with another B.Sc, this time in Agricultural Science. In 1947, the year of Indian independence he moved to the IARI in New Delhi as a post-graduate student in genetics and plant breeding and obtained a post-graduate degree with high distinction in Cytogenetics in 1949. Who ?

A-M. S. Swaminathan

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Who is known as the Milkman of India ?

A-Verghese Kurien

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Who is known as the Milkman of India ?

A-Verghese Kurien

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Harry Jennings and his disabled friend Herbert Everest, both mechanical engineers, invented the first lightweight, steel, collapsible in 1933. Mr Everest had broken his back in a mining accident. The two saw the business potential of the invention and went on to become the first mass-manufacturers of it: Everest and Jennings. What Am I Talking about ?

A-Wheelchairs

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Italian confectioner Perugina manufactures a small chocolate and hazelnut candy called Baci (Italian for kiss). Baci are reputed to have been used as a clandestine method for delivering love notes between two confectioners, Giovanni Buitoni and Luisa Spagnoli. This may have served as the inspiration for what with Regard to hersheys?

A-The Paper plume for Hershey Kisses

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In June 2010, the company changed to its present name, to reflect its latest strategy of expanding worldwide, including licensing its brand and expertise to develop non-gaming hotels and residences. Through 6 global offices of its subsidiary, it has agreements to develop and manage non-gaming Bellagio, Grand and Skylofts hotels in countries such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, India, Vietnam, Egypt and China by 2013. Billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian and his Tracinda Corporation were, until May 2009, the majority shareholders ; Kerkorian was the former owner of the studio, from which the predecessor corporation, derived its name. Following a one-billion-dollar stock offering by it amidst the global credit crutch, Tracinda's shares were diluted from 53.8 percent to 39 percent. In May 2010, hedge fund Paulson & Co acquired 40 million shares (about 9%) to become the second-largest shareholder. It has plans of opening a property in Delhi. Which Corp ?

A-MGM Resorts International

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The 20th-century mass-market format was pioneered by German publisher Albatross Books in 1931, but the experiment was cut short. It was an immediate financial success in the UK in 1935, when Penguin Books adopted many of Albatross' innovations, including a conspicuous logo and color-coded covers for different genres. Allen Lane (British publisher) bought certain rights from publishers, ordered huge print runs to keep unit prices low and looked to non-traditional book-selling retail locations. Booksellers were initially reluctant to buy his books, but when Woolworths placed a large order, the books sold extremely well. After that initial success, booksellers were no longer reluctant to stock them and the word "Penguin" became closely associated with the format. What ?

A-Paperback Books

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In the Persian Empire, people would pour grape juice concentrate over snow - in a bowl - and eat this as a treat. In particular this was consumed when the weather was hot. Either snow would be saved in the cool-keeping underground chambers or taken from fresh snow that may still have remained at the top of the mountains by the summer capital - Hagmatana, Ecbatana or Hamedan of today. In 400 BC, the Persians went further and invented a special chilled food, made of rose water and vermicelli which was served to royalty during summers. What ?

A-Ice Cream

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The word is actually a borrowing from the Persian language. In Afghan Persian the word often means money or cash. Medieval-era trade routes that spanned the Arabian Sea between India, the Arab regions and East Africa spread the usage of Indian and Arabic currency terms across these areas. Which Word ?

A-Paisa

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A website using the name humorously claims the "Club's" "founder" as pilot and design engineer Lawrence Sperry along with "socialite Mrs. Waldo Polk" citing their possibly anecdotal flight in an autopilot-equipped Curtiss Flying Boat near New York in November 1916. The American transportation authority NTSB reports a documented case in which sexual activity is at least partly responsible for an aviation accident. In November 2007 the BBC reported a story headlined "Airline Bans A380 _________" about a measure taken by Singapore Airlines. The airline asked their first class passengers shortly after the introduction of their new Airbus A380 to respect the law. The twelve first class cabins have double beds, but are not soundproof. What Term ?

A-Mile High Club

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The 70s saw the Its venture into the fast food business with the opening of Delhi's first fast food restaurant in 1977 . A subsequently addition was the waiter-served first "The Potpourri" restaurant also adjacent, by the time it had become a CP landmark, offering people western fast food like burgers, pizzas and foot longs, plus an ice cream parlour with 21 flavours. The coming two decades saw the company starting a Central Kitchen and Family-style restaurants at Vasant Vihar, Chanakya cinema complex, Chanakyapuri, Defence Colony, Noida and various other locations in the NCR. In the subsequently years even though MNC chains like McDonald's made inroads into its share, in 2000 it retained 40 per cent of the Delhi market. The group subsequently diversified into business hotels opening one at Noida and another at Panipat, and set up food processing plants in Okhla and Noida, near Delhi. Which Company ?

A-Nirulas

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• In 1973, "His Company" began to acquire stock in the Washington Post Company. In 1979, "His Company" began to acquire stock in ABC.
• He became a billionaire on paper when "His company" began selling class A shares on May 29, 1990. In 2002, he entered in $11 billion worth of forward contracts to deliver U.S. dollars against other currencies. By April 2006, his total gain on these contracts was over $2 billion.
• In 2006, he announced in June that he gradually would give away 85% of his "His company" holdings to five foundations in annual gifts of stock. In 2007, in a letter to shareholders, he announced that he was looking for a younger successor, or perhaps successors, to run his investment business.
• He had previously selected Lou Simpson, who runs investments at Geico, to fill that role. However, Simpson is only six years younger than him.

Ans- Warren Buffett

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It was 1992 when Vinita Jain started her dream project mostly to export, has set up an R&D centre in Switzerland to get a blend of Swiss biotechnology and ayurveda and today she is credited with making Ayurvedic beauty products fashionable. EVERY two months, Vinita Jain takes off to Switzerland for about 10 days or so to oversee her team of doctors, biotechnologists and scientists. The team, based in Switzerland, comprises exclusively-owned research and development headquarters. Demi Moore, Kate Moss, Prince Charles and the royal families of Dubai and Saudi Arabia are just some celebrity names that figure in regular consumer base. That the trademark green and white jars now draw immediate brand recall from consumers across various cross-sections and income groups is an indication of success that has come in quick time. Which Brand ?

A-Biotique

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The concept originated on the Internet with the launching of Woot.com in July 2004 . By late 2006, it had exploded, with more than 100 sites in existence. The products sold primarily include geek toys, such as USB powered gadgets or computer peripherals. Goods sold may also be in the form of coupons redeemable at other sites. Since fast delivery and local knowledge is key to this business, sites tend to operate on specific geographic territories. What ?

A-Deal-a-day concept

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What was created by inventor Gilmore Schjeldahl for Northwest Orient Airlines in 1949 ?

A-Airsickness Bag

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Pearson bought the paper in 1957. It is regarded as the premier news source involving the European Union, the Euro, and European corporate affairs. The Group had a 13.85% stake in the publisher of the Business Standard. It has since sold this stake in April, 2008 and has entered into an agreement with Network 18 to launch it in India, though it is speculated that they may find it difficult to do so, as the brand in India is owned by The Times Group. Why ?

A-Financial Times

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It is a retail store that specializes in everything from candy to clothing. The most famous location is in the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada; stores also opened in Orlando, Florida (2005) and New York City (2006). The first location opened in Las Vegas in 1997, in the Showcase Mall next to the MGM Grand. On display are products of the brand in nearly every color . The New York City store is three-level glass box in Times Square. It includes a 50-foot wide, two-story-high, "wall of chocolate", made up of 72 continuous candy-filled tubes. Before it opened in 2006, nearly 13,000 people lined up for the 198 jobs, which were in demand because of a more generous health benefit package than is usually offered for an entry-level retail job in New York. What ?

A-M&M world

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George Inman later teamed with General Electric to create a practical one, sold in 1938 and patented in 1941. Circular and U-shaped lamps were devised to reduce the length of fluorescent light fixtures. The first fluorescent bulb and fixture were displayed to the general public at the 1939 New York World's Fair. The spiral tube was invented in 1976 by Edward E. Hammer, an engineer with General Electric, in response to the 1973 oil crisis. The design met its goals, and it would have cost GE only about US$25 million to build new factories to produce them, but the invention was shelved. What ?

A-CFL

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In 1955 Delta Air Lines pioneered the system at in Atlanta, Georgia , in an effort to compete with Eastern Air Lines. In the mid-1970s FedEx adopted the model for overnight package delivery, and after the airline industry was deregulated in 1978, Delta's paradigm was adopted by several other airlines. Airlines have extended the model in various ways. One method is to create additional ones on a regional basis, and to create major routes between them. This reduces the need to travel long distances between nodes that are close together. What ?

A-The Spoke-Hub Travel Distribution

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He was born into a poor family, the third son of Kaniram and Birdibai, in a village named Kashi Ka Bas, near Sikar. He was later adopted as a grandson by Seth Bachhraj and his wife Sadibai , a rich Rajasthani merchant couple of Wardha. Seth Bachhraj was a distant relative on his father's side and was a well-known and respected trader in the British Raj. Upon coming of age, under the guidance of Seth Bachhraj, he got involved in the family business of his grandfather. During this period he acquired the knowhow of being a tradesman—keeping strict accounts and buying and selling commodities—excelling in his work by the time Seth Bachhraj died. Who ?

A-Jamnlal Bajaj

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The derivative word was used to denote the coin introduced by Sher Shah Suri during his reign from 1540 to 1545. The original was a silver coin weighing 178 grains (11.534 grams). At the end of the 19th century the Indian silver ones went unto a gold exchange standard at a fixed rate of 1 unit to one shilling and fourpence in British currency. Valuation of it based on its silver content had severe consequences in the nineteenth century, when the strongest economies in the world were on the gold standard. The discovery of vast quantities of silver in the United States and various European colonies resulted in a decline in the relative value of silver to gold. What Am I Talking about ?

A-Rupee

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He was a longtime senior partner at management consultancy McKinsey & Company with Rajat Gupta, and the creator of two different types of outsourcing. He graduated from The Doon School, the IIT Bombay in India, Imperial College in the UK, and the Wharton School in the US. At McKinsey he pioneered and evangelized the concepts of Knowledge Process Outsourcing and Business Process Outsourcing. Correctly predicting the rise of both Silicon Valley and India, he founded and directed McKinsey offices in both locations, Silicon Valley in the 1980s and then India in the 1990s. These offices were tremendously successful, and led to his election as senior partner at an early age. He co-founded something in 1997, which is today one of the top 15 worldwide. Who ?

A-Anil Kumar

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The company now owns a diverse range of businesses including railroads, confectionery, retail, home furnishings, encyclopedias, manufacture of vacuum cleaners, jewelry sales; newspaper publishing; manufacture and distribution of uniforms; as well as several regional electric and gas utilities. The company traces its roots to a textile manufacturing company established by Oliver Chace in 1839 as the Valley Falls Company in Valley Falls, Rhode Island. The company went through a course of mergers and got its current name. The company suffered during a general decline in the textile industry after World War I. At this time, It was run by Seabury Stanton, whose investment efforts were rewarded with renewed profitability after the Depression. Which Co ?

A-Berkshire Hathaway

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In law, the word means relating to a thing as distinguished from a person. Thus the law broadly distinguishes between this sort property and "personal" property. Some people have claimed that the word in this sense is descended from the Latin word for 'king'. In the feudal system the king was the owner of all land, and everyone who occupied land paid him rent directly or indirectly , in cash, goods or services. What term is derived from the above sources ?

A-Real Estate

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The Pattern by the brand has established itself as a uniquely appropriate model for rural development. It is also the world's biggest vegetarian cheese brand . Angered by the unfair and manipulative trade practices, the farmers of Kaira District approached Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel . Sardar Patel advised the farmers to supply milk directly to the Bombay Milk Scheme . Which Brand is being described here ?

A-Amul

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Who Introduced the Device Popkorn Projector ?

A-Spice Mobiles

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He was born in Dunfermline, Scotland, and migrated to the United States as a child with his parents. His first job in the United States was as a factory worker in a bobbin factory. Later on he became a bill logger for the owner of the company. Soon after he became a messenger boy. Eventually he progressed up the ranks of a telegraph company. He built a Company, which was later merged with several smaller companies to create U.S. Steel. He is often regarded as the second-richest man in history after John D. Rockefeller. Who ?

A-Andrew Carnegie

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He was Earlier Roped in By Insurance Company to make people understand that during his down-point what is significance of insurance. Pepsi,Fiat And Seagram Dropped Him as the Brand Ambassador. His Performance has touched the blade again and all his past failures are forgotten. Who ?

Ans:-Yuvraj Singh

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It is a Paradise, Nevada based corporation that brands itself as a global hospitality company. It is the second largest gaming company in the world by revenue - about US$6 billion in 2009. It owns and operates 15 properties in Nevada, Mississippi and Michigan, and has 50% investments in four other properties in Nevada, Illinois and Macau, China. In the mid-2000s, growth of its non-gaming i.e. lodging, food, retail revenue began to outpace gaming receipts and demand for high-rise condominiums was surging, with median property prices in Las Vegas twice the national average. The company shifted its business model from fully owning and operating resorts and casinos, to being more real estate focused. It recently opened a property in New Delhi ?

A-MGM Resorts International

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Ans: Lillan Bettencourt ( Owner Loreal)

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Lee Kuan Yew recounted that as early as 1983, when he was still serving as Prime Minister, a proposal for the ban was brought up to him by the then Minister for National Development.

• "The Generic Product" was causing serious maintenance problems in high-rise public housing flats, with vandals disposing of spent "The Generic Product" in mailboxes, inside keyholes and even on elevator buttons.
• "The Generic Product" left on floors, stairways and pavements in public areas increased the cost of cleaning and damaged cleaning equipment.
• "The Generic Product" stuck on the seats of public buses was also considered a problem.

However, Lee thought that a ban would be "too drastic" and did not take action.

In 1987, the S$5 billion metro system, the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), began operations. It was then the largest public project ever implemented in Singapore, and expectations were high.

One of the champions of the project, Ong Teng Cheong, who later became the first democratically-elected President, declared,"… the MRT will usher in a new phase in Singapore's development and bring about a better life for all of us."

It was then reported that vandals had begun sticking "The Generic Product" on the door sensors of MRT trains, preventing the door from functioning properly and causing disruption of train services. Such incidents were rare but costly and culprits were difficult to apprehend. In January 1992, Goh Chok Tong, who had just taken over as Prime Minister, decided on a ban.

The restriction on the distribution of "The Generic Product" was enacted in Singapore which also governs the restriction of alcohol and tobacco.

A-Chewing Gum

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He was slow and tidy, and remembered his childhood as lonely and rather unhappy, because, as he said, "I was the little Jewish boy in the non-Jewish neighborhood. It was a little like being the first Negro enrolled in the all-white school. I was isolated and unhappy. I grew up in libraries and among books." He would pursue law, but he went to graduate school at the University of Wisconsin to study psychology. At Wisconsin he pursued an original line of research, investigating primate dominance behavior and sexuality. Who ?

A-Abraham Maslow (Maslow Theory of Need Hierarchy)

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In 2007 it was announced that the his foundation had an asset base of $4 billion and that it would be establishing a Institutes for Health, Sports and Education. Furthermore, it was to work in support of an initiative of Bill Clinton to aid the people of Latin America. He also inaugurated his version of the Rockefeller Center where most of his ventures will now share a common headquarters address, Plaza Carso. He has been vice-president of the Mexican Stock Exchange and president of the Mexican Association of Brokerage Houses. He was on the Board of Directors of the Altria Group (previously known as Philip Morris) until his resignation in April 2006. He was also on the Board of Directors of Alcatel. In 1997, just before the company introduced its iMac line, he bought three percent of Apple Computer's stock. In 2008 it was reported that he had shown an interest in buying the Honda Formula One team. Who ?

A-Carlos Slim

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He purchased a five-bedroom stucco house in Omaha, where he still lives, for $31,500. He asked one of his partners, a doctor, to find ten other doctors willing to invest $10,000 each in his partnership. Eventually eleven agreed, and He pooled their money with a mere $100 original investment of his own. He invested in and eventually took control of a textile manufacturing firm which he went on convert into a conglomerate. However, he lived solely on his salary of $50,000 per year, and his outside investment income. In 1979, His company began the year trading at $775 per share, and ended at $1,310. His net worth reached $620 million, placing him on the Forbes 400 for the first time. Who ?


A-Warren Buffett

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In 1995, the authors of a book called The Discipline of Market Leaders colluded to manipulate their book onto the best seller charts. The authors allegedly purchased over 10,000 copies of their own book in small and strategically placed orders at bookstores. Because of the ancillary benefits of making on it the authors felt that buying their own work was an investment that would pay for itself. The book climbed to #8 where it sat for 15 weeks. Although such efforts are not illegal, they are considered unethical by publishers. What am i talking about ?

A-The New York Times Best Seller list

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They were originally wrapped by hand. Automated wrapping began in 1921. The same automatic wrapping process allowed for the insertion of the distinctive paper "plume", that the company used to guarantee that consumers were getting the genuine product, rather than an imitation. This thin paper strip was registered as a company trademark in 1924. They have been produced continuously since 1907, except for the period of time between 1942 and 1949. Rationing of raw materials during World War II made the aluminum foil for the wrappers a scarce commodity. What Am I Talking about ?

A-Hershey Kisses

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The Elephant Lovers' Association has vowed that it will not permit the brand to have its theme video shot using live elephants. They claim that the brand is being involved in commercial exploitation of animals. ELA suggests that the brand opt for animation for its video. Which Brand ?

A-Kochi Tuskers Kerala

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What are these Two Companies jointly doing ?

A-Mahindra Satyam and a consortium led by Morpho, a high-technology firm belonging to Safran Group, have been selected as one of the key partners to implement the Aadhaar program by Unique Identification Authority of India

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It was launcehd in 1959 for Carpenters. The Parekh Group introduced variants of the brand. The brand soon became a household name, a politician who cant separate himself and his chair, a hen that lays unbreakable eggs, an overloaded bus, a joint family that refuses to fall apart and many more. Its primary application was woodworking,upholstery, flooring, and footwear. A 30gm collapsible tube was introduced in the 1970s. Which Brand ?

A-Fevicol

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It now boasts attractions such as Good Morning America is broadcast live, an elaborate Toys "Я" Us store, and competing Hershey's and M&M's stores across the street from each other, as well as restaurants such as Ruby Foo's (Chinese food), the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company (seafood), Planet Hollywood Restaurant and Bar (theme restaurant) and Carmine's (Italian) along with a number of multiplex movie theaters. Where is all this ?

A-Times Square

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Its Chinese version has more than 1.5 million registered users. Founded in 1888 by James Sheridan and Horatio Bottomley, It was competed with four other newspapers. It intially described itself as the friend of "The Honest Financier and the Respectable Broker", it was a four-page journal. Its main readership was the financial community of the City of London. It established itself as the "stockbroker's Bible". What ?

A-Financial Times

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Give Fundae ?

A-Bon Jovi Accusing Steve Jobs for Killing the Music Industry

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It started Delhi's first fast food restaurant in Connaught Place in 1977. It was acquired in June 2006, by Malaysia-based private equity fund, Navis Capital Partners. The chain traces its origins to the "Hotel India" opened at L-Block Connaught Place, New Delhi (CP) in 1934 it had 12 rooms and a restaurant. In the 1950s, they started a 'Chinese Room' Restaurant, Delhi's oldest Chinese restaurant at the premises. In 1940, it started running the Indian Coffee House for Indian Coffee Board at Janpath introducing espresso coffee, which became an instant success. Soon it launched two speciality restaurants- La Boheme serving Hungarian food; and Gufa, an Indian restaurant. What ?

A-Nirulas

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The Indian government has armed itself with a certain power during times of national emergencies, becoming one of the first few countries to assume such far reaching authority. It can happen in the interest of sovereignty and integrity of India, its defense, security of its states, friendly relations with foreign states or for public order. Failure to comply will result in imprisonment of up to seven years. The amendment was pushed through in the weeks following the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai. Supporters of it — as it is being popularly called — say it will enable countries to prevent the spread of rumors and false information during times of national crisis and help coordinate a coherent response without any sign of public panic. What powers has the Indian govt earned ?

A-To Kill The Internet

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They typically employ the first letter or character , sometimes with minor changes such as ligatures or overlaid vertical or horizontal bars. Today, ISO 4217 codes are used instead of them for most official purposes. The European Commission considers part of the success of the global recognition of the symbol. In 2009, India launched a public competition to replace the ligature it shared with neighboring countries. It finalized its new it on 15 July 2010. What Am I talking about ?

A-Currency Signs

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His first loan, consisting of US$27.00 from his own pocket, was made to 42 women in the village, who made a net profit of BDT 0.50 (US$0.02) each on the loan. Who ?

A-Mohd Yunus

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It has unveiled a new identity designed to further establish the brand , targeting the next generation consumers with the new tag line, ‘A Step Ahead’. The re-branding and repositioning comes on the eve of crossing the 10-million subscriber mark in India since its Indian launch in March, 2009. It has incorporated the new tag line, ‘A Step Ahead,’ in the same red box as its logo. The symbol of a white egg with the brand name is still there. Earlier, it used to be two red boxes side-by-side, with a white egg symbol in one, and the brand name in the next one. The white egg symbolizes simplicity and genius. Which Brand ?

A-MTS

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He earned more than CEO Josef Ackermann last year after his corporate and investment banking unit reported record revenue. He was a potential successor to Ackermann, took over as sole head of the corporate and investment bank in July. Who & Which Bank did he work for ?

A-Anshu Jain (Deutsche Bank)

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He was born in Alappuzha District, Kerala. He was the Founder President of the Kerala Students Union (KSU), the students' wing of Indian National Congress in Kerala. He was given a Govt based Responsibilty had taken things in his own hands, undermining the nascent turnaround strategy that was being put in place. Being the seasoned negotiator that he is, He is working towards a solution that will be binding on all parties — the unions, the management and the government. He is able to appreciate the complexities of integrating two separate staff forces, with different pay scales and service rules. Through his goodwill with the unions, if he is able to push through a wage cut and tougher productivity-linked compensation, he will have achieved where others failed. Who With What ?

A-Vayalar Ravi about Air India

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It is defined as a narrowly defined customer group seeking a distinctive mix of benefits. It can be called as micro-segment which is small, profitable, with less number of competitors where the consumer is willing to pay a premium for the offerings. Usually This type brands commands a premium since it satisfies some distinct set of consumer needs. All these descriptions fit the category in which Sensodyne operates. What is term to describe this Category ?

A-Niche (Niche Market,Niche Brand)

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Anna Wintour is the British-born editor-in-chief of American Vogue, a position she has held since 1988. Lauren a former Wintour assistant who left Vogue for Departures along with Richard Story, wrote the book after a writing workshop he suggested she take. It was eagerly anticipated for its supposed insider portrait of Wintour prior to its publication. Wintour told The New York Times, "I always enjoy a great piece of fiction. I haven't decided whether I am going to read it or not." In the novel, Miranda has many similarities to Wintour—among them, she is British, has two children,and is described as a major contributor to the Met. Which Book ?

A-The Devil Wears Prada

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The Sanskrit word which means "wrought silver" or a coin of silver. The word was coined by Pashtun (Afghan) Emperor Sher Shah Suri during his brief rule of India between (1540–1545). It was used for the silver coin weighing 178 grains. He also introduced copper coins called Dam and gold coins called Mohur that weighed 169 grains. Later on, the Mughal Emperors standardised this coinage of tri-metalism across the sub-continent in order to consolidate the monetary system. Which Word ?

A-Rupee

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He was co-founder and became CEO of Praja Inc. "Praja" from a Sanskrit word "Praja" which means "citizen" or "common people". The goals of the company ranged from allowing common people to access information without restriction to providing a testbed for various management ideas. The company eventually laid off 1/3 of its workforce and was sold to TIBCO. At the time of his passing, he was still on the board of TiE, The Indus Entrepreneurs. Who ?

Ans: CK Prahalad

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In 2000, in an attempt to appeal to a more "mature" clientèle, the hotel underwent a major renovation and almost all traces of the "Oz" theme were removed. The theme is now more of the Art Deco era of classic Hollywood and the hotel started billing itself as The City of Entertainment. More recently, the resort has used the phrase, "Maximum Vegas" referring to the vast amount of activities It offers its guest. On April 26, 2000, It opened a new satellite registration/hotel check-in center at the McCarran International Airport. This is the first of its kind opened by a hotel company at any United States airport. Which Hotel ?

A-MGM Grand

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Using what he learned, he felt confident enough to teach an "Investment Principles" night class at the University of Nebraska. The average age of his students was more than twice his own. In 1952 he married Susan Thompson at Dundee Presbyterian Church and the next year they had their first child, Susan. In 1954, He accepted a job at Benjamin Graham's partnership. His starting salary was $12,000 a year (approximately $97,000 adjusted to 2008 dollars). Graham was a tough man to work for. He was adamant that stocks provide a wide margin of safety after weighting the trade-off between their price and their intrinsic value. Who ?

A-Warren Buffett

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His sons Rajiv and Sanjiv are involved in the management of his companies. His daughter Sunaina Kejriwal is married to Manish Kejriwal who heads Temasek India. Last year, He did business settlement with his brother Shishir. His 3 cousins, Shekhar, Madhur and Niraj assist him in controlling the the group companies. Who ?

A-Rahul Bajaj

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The products launch in Japan in the wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in the country. It was scheduled to hit Japan on March 25. The company has not yet set a new launch date for it in Japan, which now also faces risk of nuclear radiation leak after a series of blasts at its nuclear plant at Fukushima. The company's employees in Japan were helping quake victims recharge their computers and cellphones, while also offering free Internet access to contact family members. In a report on the impact of the Japan disaster on Apple, Minneapolis-based investment firm Piper Jaffray said Japan constituted 5.4 per cent of overall Apple revenue in the December 2010 quarter. In a worst case scenario, where there were absolutely no sales in Japan in the first half of the June quarter, Companies revenue would decrease by 563 million dollars. Which Product ?

A-Apple Ipad 2

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It is a permanent merchandising area, marketplace, or street of shops where goods and services are exchanged or sold. The term is sometimes also used to refer to the "network of merchants, bankers and craftsmen" who work that area. The word derives from the Persian word "the place of prices". Although the current meaning of the word is believed to have originated in Persia, its use has spread and now has been accepted into the vernacular in countries around the world. In North America, the term can be used as a synonym for a "rummage sale". Whats the word ?

A-Bazaar

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This in Article of Faking News (Faking News is an Indian news satire website that publishes fake news reports containing satire on politics and society of India. The website also publishes occasional serious articles related to television journalism in India.)

Leading adhesives brand Fevicol has decided to hire X as their new Brand Ambassador. Earlier, the brand was represented by unnamed politician, aliens, egg-laying-hen, and girl-with-a-moustache among others, and X is believed to be a natural extension. Who ?

Identify X

A-Suresh Kalamadi

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In 2005, when he also invested in the Volaris airline. Having amassed a 50.1% stake in Cigatam, the tobacco company, Slim reduced his holdings by selling a large part of that to Philip Morris in 2007 for $1.1bn. He also licensed the Saks name and opened Saks Fifth Avenue in Santa Fé, Mexico. The following year saw him take a 6.4% stake in The New York Times Company. Who ?

A-Carlos Slim

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Notable sign-age includes the Toshiba billboard directly under the NYE ball drop and the curved seven-story NASDAQ sign at the NASDAQ MarketSite and the curved Coca-Cola sign located underneath another large LED display owned and operated by Samsung. What Am i talking about ?

A-Times Square Signs

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It is a large-screen television using technology developed by Sony, typically used in sports stadiums and concert venues to show close up shots of the event. Although it is a registered trademark owned by the Sony Corporation, the word is often used by the public as a genericized trademark. Sony ceased it from being sold in 2001, when the company decided to exit the business. Sony creative director Yasuo Kuroki is credited with the development of it. WWE makes frequent use of it. What ?

A-Jumbotron

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He became the head of the Scandinavian offices in 1981 and head of the Chicago office in 1990. In 1994 he was elected the firm's first managing director born outside of the US, and re-elected twice in 1997 and 2000. After completing three full terms thats the maximum allowed and nearly a decade at the head of the firm he became senior partner emeritus in 2003 and retired from the firm in 2007. While he was managing director he co-founded ISB with fellow senior partner Anil Kumar. He co-founded Scandent Group and is a Senior Advisor at TeleSoft Partners. Who ?

A-Rajat Gupta