Indian GK: Business, Cinema & Sports

IndusInd Bank was established by the Hinduja Group, a multinational business conglomerate. The bank was one of the first new-generation private banks in India and has been controlled by the Hinduja business group since its inception. Note: The question spells it as 'Indusland' but this appears to be a typo for IndusInd Bank.

General Motors India collaborated with IIT Delhi to develop a bio-diesel version for its MUV (Multi Utility Vehicle), specifically the Chevrolet Tavera. This joint research project aimed to explore alternative fuel options and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. General Motors has been actively researching biofuels for the Indian market.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor entered the used car business market with Toyota U-Trust, their certified pre-owned car program. This venture allows customers to buy and sell certified used Toyota vehicles with warranty and quality assurance, expanding beyond just new car sales.

Raymonds, a leading Indian textile brand, developed and targeted the women's suiting market with specialized products. While traditionally known for men's suiting, Raymonds expanded to offer suiting solutions specifically designed for women professionals, recognizing the growing segment of women in the workforce.

Tata Green is the correct answer as it is the battery brand that was tested and approved by both Toyota and Honda for use in their vehicles. This joint validation by two major Japanese automakers indicates the battery's quality and reliability. The other options (Tata Poweress, Tata Electro, Red Tata) are not genuine Tata battery brands.

ICICI Bank is the correct answer. In 2013, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong fined ICICI Bank for dealing in securities without proper licensing. The SFC took action against the bank's Hong Kong branch for conducting unauthorized securities trading activities. None of the other banks listed (SBI, ABN Amro, PNB) faced this specific penalty from Hong Kong's regulator.

The Philippines is the correct answer. The country abolished the death penalty in 2006 under President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, making it the only Asian country to have completely abolished capital punishment at that time. Finland had abolished it much earlier (1972 for peacetime crimes), while Morocco and Bulgaria still maintain the death penalty in their legal systems.

South Africa is the correct answer. They registered a ten-wicket victory over Scotland in the 2003 Cricket World Cup, chasing down the target without losing any wickets. Australia had many victories but no ten-wicket wins in that tournament. New Zealand and the West Indies did not achieve such a comprehensive victory.

Aag is the correct answer as it was Raj Kapoor's directorial debut in 1948. Shree 420 came later (1955), Awara was also after Aag (1951), and Barsaat (should be spelled Barsaat) was actually Kapoor's acting debut, not his directorial one. Kapoor went on to become one of India's most influential filmmakers after starting with Aag.

Marlon Brando is the correct answer. He played the iconic role of Don Vito Corleone in The Godfather (1972), delivering one of the most legendary performances in cinema history. Charles Bronson, Sean Connery, and Yule Brinner (appears to be typo for Yul Brynner) were not associated with this role. Brando won an Oscar for his performance.

Shatranj Ke Khilari is the correct answer. It was the only Hindi film directed by the legendary Bengali filmmaker Satyajit Ray, released in 1977. The other films listed (Ankush, Manthan, Bhumika) were directed by Shyam Benegal, not Satyajit Ray. Ray was primarily known for his Bengali films, making this Hindi adaptation of Munshi Premchand's story an exception.

Nawab Pataudi (Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi) is the correct answer. He is the only cricketer to have played Test cricket for both India and England - for England before India's independence (1930s) and for India after independence (1946). The other players listed (Nazir Ali, Ranjit Singh, Chandu Borde) did not have this unique distinction.

Madhur Bhandarkar is the correct answer. He directed Page 3 in 2005, which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film. The other directors listed (Ashutosh Gowarikar, Naseeruddin Shah, Shyam Benegal) did not direct this film. Bhandarkar is known for his realistic films exposing various aspects of urban Indian society.

Asif Kapadia is the correct answer. He directed The Warrior (2001), which was a British-Indian film that won the BAFTA Award for Best British Film. Richard Attenborough directed Gandhi, Mel Gibson directed Braveheart, and Sheela Nair is not a known director of this film. Kapadia is better known for his documentaries like Senna and Amy.

Raj Kapoor is the correct answer. The song 'Mera Joota Hai Japani' from the film Shree 420 (1955) was picturized on Raj Kapoor himself, who was the lead actor and director of the film. It became an iconic song representing newly independent India. Shammi Kapoor, Kishore Kumar (who sang it), and Ashok Kumar were not the ones it was picturized on.

Ratan Tata is the correct answer. He was born on December 28, 1937, and became one of India's most prominent industrialists, leading the Tata Group to global prominence. The other options (Tulsi Tanti - wind energy pioneer, Kushal Pal Singh - real estate mogul, Nandan Nilekani - Infosys co-founder) have different birth dates and are not the correct answer.

GAIL (Gas Authority of India Limited) was incorporated in 1984 as a public sector company under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. SAIL was established in 1954, NTPC in 1975, and Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) in 1959. The founding dates of these major PSUs are important facts for competitive exams.

The 10th Five Year Plan (2002-2007) allocated approximately 2.33-2.34% of GDP to defense spending. This is a specific factual detail from planning documents. Option D (3.30-3.32%) is too high for India's defense allocation during this period.