Indian Business and Corporate Affairs Quiz

SEBI stands for Securities and Exchange Board of India, established in 1988 to regulate securities markets. Options A and B incorrectly use 'Stock' instead of 'Securities', while option C uses 'Bureau' instead of 'Board'.

Accenture's tagline is 'High Performance. Delivered', reflecting their focus on delivering business results. EDS was acquired by HP, Microsoft's tagline has been various slogans like 'Empowering Us', and IBM's is 'Think'.

HDFC Bank offers NetSafe, a virtual credit card feature that generates temporary card numbers for secure online transactions. This protects the actual card details from fraud during online purchases.

Jet Airways was in merger talks with Air Sahara in 2005-2006, though the deal eventually fell through due to price disagreements. Air Deccan was a low-cost carrier, Indian Airlines was state-owned, and GoAir is a different budget airline.

Intel underwent a major rebranding in 2006, introducing the new 'Intel Leap Ahead' logo and retiring the famous 'Intel Inside' campaign after nearly 15 years. AMD, Nokia, and Qualcomm did not have similar high-profile rebrands that year.

DHL is a logistics company owned by Deutsche Post, the German postal service. FedEx and Blue Dart are separate companies, while Skypak is an Indian logistics firm not associated with Deutsche Post.

BNP Paribas acquired a 49.9% stake in Sundaram Mutual Fund in 2007, entering India through this joint venture. This was one of several foreign AMC investments in India's growing mutual fund sector.

Singapore uses the Singapore Dollar (SGD) as its official currency, not Rupiah or Rupee which are used by other Asian countries. Singapore Cents are smaller units, not the main currency.

Paul Jacobs served as CEO of Qualcomm from 2005-2014, leading the company through its dominance in mobile chipsets. He is the son of Irwin Jacobs, Qualcomm's co-founder. The other options have different CEOs.

Aditya Mittal is the son of Lakshmi Mittal and serves as CFO of ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steel company. Sunil Mittal is founder of Bharti Airtel, while Bob and Sanjay Mittal are not related to the Mittal Steel family.

The Hero Honda Splendor was India's highest-selling motorcycle for years and won multiple consumer awards including the Awaz Consumer Award in 2006. Its reliability, fuel efficiency, and strong dealer network made it extremely popular among Indian consumers. The Splendor brand dominated the two-wheeler market throughout the 2000s.

Lenovo acquired IBM's Personal Computer Division in 2005 for $1.75 billion, including the iconic ThinkPad brand. This historic deal made Lenovo the world's third-largest PC manufacturer and gave them access to IBM's enterprise sales channels and technology patents. The ThinkPad brand continues under Lenovo to this day.

ADAG (Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group) was formed after the Reliance empire split between brothers Mukesh and Anil Ambani in 2005. Anil Ambani's group included companies like Reliance Communications, Reliance Power, and Reliance Capital. The abbreviation ADAG was widely used in financial and business news reporting throughout the 2000s.

Malaysia's currency is the Ringgit Malaysia (RM), abbreviated as MYR internationally. It was introduced in 1967, replacing the Malaya and British Borneo dollar. The Ringgit is divided into 100 sen, and its value has been pegged to the US dollar at various times in history. Unlike many neighboring countries, Malaysia does not use dollars or rupees.

Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS) is located in Mumbai and is one of India's premier business schools. Established in 1965, it's part of the University of Mumbai and is known for its strong MBA program and excellent corporate placements. JBIMS is often compared to IIMs for its reputation and ROI, being located in India's financial capital.

Indian Airlines introduced the 'Spot Fares' scheme offering discounts up to 70% on last-minute bookings. This was part of their strategy to compete with emerging low-cost carriers like Air Deccan in the mid-2000s. The scheme allowed passengers to purchase tickets at significantly reduced rates for flights with unsold seats closer to departure date.

Virender Sehwag was endorsed as the brand ambassador for Band-Aid in India during the mid-2000s. This was part of Johnson & Johnson's marketing strategy to associate the brand with sports, fitness, and an active lifestyle. Sehwag's aggressive playing style and mass popularity across India made him an attractive choice for health and fitness-related product endorsements.