G.K. Quiz 16

JK Tyres uses the tagline 'Total Control' to emphasize the control and grip their tires provide. This punchline highlights the product's key benefit to consumers.

United Nations projections estimate the world population to reach approximately 9.2 billion by 2050. This represents a significant increase from current population levels.

Fortune, Warrior, Windsor, and Perfect are all well-known shoe brands from Liberty Shoes, one of India's leading footwear companies. Grasim, Raymonds, and Action are not in the footwear business in the same way.

This adline follows the famous Mastercard 'Priceless' campaign format: 'There are some things money can't buy. For everything else, there's Mastercard.' The blank refers to Mastercard.

IPTV stands for Internet Protocol Television, which delivers television content over IP networks instead of traditional terrestrial, satellite, or cable formats. It allows streaming media through internet connections.

Business Today is a fortnightly business magazine published in India. Launched in 1992, it focuses on business news, analysis, and corporate developments. India Today is weekly, Fortune is American, and Business World is also Indian but the 15-year reference points to Business Today.

Malayala Manorama (spelled 'Malyala Manorma' in the option) is a prominent Malayalam newspaper that used the tagline 'Nobody delivers Kerala Better' to emphasize its comprehensive coverage of Kerala. Kerala Tourism promotes the state, while Sagar Ratna and Dasaprakash are restaurant chains unrelated to this slogan.

Joseph Barbera (misspelled as 'Barbara' in the question) was the co-creator of Tom & Jerry alongside William Hanna. They formed Hanna-Barbera Productions. Mickey Mouse and Pluto are Disney characters created by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks, while Popeye (misspelled as 'Popayee') was created by E.C. Segar.

Shane Warne took his 700th wicket by dismissing Andrew Strauss on Boxing Day 2006 during the Ashes series at the MCG. This was a milestone in his legendary career. Yuvraj Singh, Inzamam-ul-Haq, and Shaun Pollock were not his 700th victim.

Signature is a premium whisky brand from UB Group, and this tagline plays on the word 'signature' - successful people are often away signing things. Kingfisher is a beer, Kalyani Black Label and McDowell No.1 are other liquor brands, but Signature specifically uses the signature/autoplay concept in its marketing.

The Bajaj family split was a major business news story in mid-2000s, where brothers Rahul Bajaj and Shishir Bajaj divided the business empire. Birlas, Modi, and Tata groups were not undergoing similar splits at that time. The Ambani split (Mukesh and Anil) had happened earlier in 2005.

Maruti Suzuki (then Maruti Udyog) was the first Indian automobile company to implement immobilizer chips across its range in 2006-07 to prevent theft. This became mandatory later. Ford, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Tata were not pioneers in this specific technology adoption in India.

IIM Ahmedabad (IIM-A) launched the PMP (Post Graduate Programme in Public Management and Policy) in 2006, designed for mid-career professionals in public sector. IIM-B, IIM-C, and IIM-K did not have this specific program at that time. It's now called PGP-PMP.

SBI (State Bank of India) launched the 'Vishwa Yatra' foreign travel card in 2005-06 to facilitate Indian travelers abroad. It was a prepaid foreign currency card. Bank of Baroda, ICICI Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank had similar products but 'Vishwa Yatra' was specifically SBI's branded product.

Glenn McGrath (spelled 'Glen McGrath' in option) surpassed Wasim Akram's World Cup record of 55 wickets during the 2007 World Cup. McGrath finished with 57 wickets, the highest in World Cup history until 2019. Options have spelling errors: 'Jenson Gillispie' (should be Jason Gillespie), 'Bret Lee' (should be Brett Lee). Bracken is also incorrectly listed.

Sanath Jayasuriya scored 115 runs against Australia in the 2007 Cricket World Cup final, which was his highest score in that tournament. This innings was crucial as it helped Sri Lanka post a competitive total in the championship match.

Adlabs Films Ltd was acquired by Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group's Reliance Capital, making it part of the Reliance Industries conglomerate. Adlabs was involved in film production, distribution, and operated cinema chains across India.

Prachanda, born Pushpa Kamal Dahal, was the chairman of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) in 2011. He led the Maoist movement and became the first Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal in 2008 after the monarchy was abolished.

State Bank of India was seeking a Qualified Full Banking status in Singapore to mobilize retail deposits and set up ATM networks. Many Indian banks were expanding their international operations during this period, and SBI was one of the most aggressive in pursuing overseas expansion.

Amulya Reddy was a renowned Indian scientist known for his work in sustainable development and renewable energy. He was associated with the International Energy Initiative and contributed significantly to research on energy policy and environmental science.

Kushagra Bajaj serves as the CEO of Bajaj Hindustan, which is part of the Bajaj Group conglomerate. Bajaj Hindustan is a leading sugar manufacturing company in India, and Kushagra represents the younger generation of the Bajaj family business leadership.

China announced plans to launch a private bank specifically designed for millionaires, catering to high-net-worth individuals with specialized wealth management services. This was part of China's financial sector liberalization and the growing demand for premium banking services among the wealthy elite.

Spice Systems Ltd decided to sell its 48.28 per cent stake to Mcorp global as part of a corporate restructuring deal. This represented a significant ownership change in the IT services company during the consolidation phase of the Indian technology sector.

The Birla Group was initially formed by Shiv Narain Birla, who established the family's trading business foundation in the 19th century. The group was later expanded significantly by his son Ghanshyam Das Birla and subsequent generations into one of India's largest conglomerates.

Thinking Ahead is the tagline or punchline associated with ICICI Securities, which is the brokerage and financial services arm of the ICICI Group. The slogan reflects the company's positioning around forward-looking investment strategies and financial planning.

Al-Naay is a vertical flute that is traditionally employed in Arabian music. This instrument is part of the rich musical heritage of the Middle East and is used in classical and traditional Arabian musical compositions.

The Bombay High Court ruled that insurance policies can be traded and assigned, establishing that life insurance policies are transferable assets. This judgment clarified that policyholders have the right to sell, transfer, or assign their insurance policies to other parties, treating them as property.