Q1. On what issue the Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson had to quit ?
Ans. Inaccurate information given in CV
Q2. Which brand took advertising into outer space in the year 2001 when a Russian rocket had its big logo painted on it ?
Ans. Pizza hut
Q3. Name the hair dresser who pioneered the ‘ Bob cut’
Ans. Vidal Sassoon
Q4. What is the meaning of the term seigniorage in public finance ?
Ans. The difference between the value of money and the cost to produce it
Q5. Which type of biscuits are very popular from Kayani bakery of Pune ?
Ans. Shrewsbury biscuits
Q6. What unique feedback does the hybrid car Honda Insight provides to Its drivers ?
Ans. Mileage based on the way they’re driving
Q7. What is the real name of the JP Morgan trader labelled London whale who has caused a 2 bn $ trading loss ?
Ans. Bruno Iskil
Q8. After it’s split with TATA Motors where has Fiat started it’s first independent dealership ?
Ans. Hyderabad
Q9. Which MNC seed co is in the eye of the storm between Hindu and TOI started by a P Sainath article ?
Ans. Monsanto
Q10. Who are the Partners of Dunkin Donuts in India ?
Ans. Jubilant Foodworks
Q11. How many failures did Rovio have before they hit pay dirt with Angry Birds ?
Ans. 51 failures
Q12. What or who is a “brogrammer” in silicon valley speak ?
Ans. A programmer who breaks the usual expectations of quiet nerdiness and calls everyone else a ‘bro’. Made famous in the movie The Social Network.
-Compiled by G.Mohan @go_mohan