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Corporate Organizations and Industry

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Corporate organizations and industry questions test knowledge of major Indian brands, IT companies, and recent corporate acquisitions. Topics cover brand ambassadors, company histories, and industry milestones. This section is vital for the general awareness preparation of banking and administrative exams.

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Corporate Organizations and Industry Questions

Multiple choice

Shipping Corporation of India has appointed Dolphin Offshore Enterprises as its subcontractor on March 18, 2011. Which of the following is/are true about the contract?

(I) Dolphin Offshore Enterprises will provide diving services on Board ONGC's two multi-support vessels, SAMUDRA SEVAK and SAMUDRA PRABHA and one Geo-technical vessel SAMUDRA SARVEKSHAK. (II) This contract is for a firm period of one year starting from March 24, 2011.

  1. Only I

  2. Only II

  3. Both I and II

  4. Both I and II are wrong
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

According to the contract Dolphin Offshore Enterprises will provide diving services on Board ONGC's two multi support vessels, SAMUDRA SEVAK and SAMUDRA PRABHA, and one Geo-technical vessel SAMUDRA SARVEKSHAK and this contract is for a firm period of one year starting from March 24, 2011. Hence, this is the correct option.

Multiple choice

Omimex De Columbia, a Columbian oil firm, was acquired by ONGC Videsh Limited (OVL) in partnership with

  1. Reliance Petrochemical

  2. Sinopec

  3. Malaysian Oil Bhd

  4. Rosnfet
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

ONGC Videsh Limited (OVL), the international arm of ONGC, acquired Omimex de Colombia in partnership with Sinopec (China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation). This was part of OVL's strategy to acquire international oil assets. The partnership with Sinopec helped share the financial and operational risks of the acquisition.

Multiple choice

Indira Nooyi sometimes brings her kids to office so that they can do their homework under her supervision. Which company elevated her to the rank of the CEO?

  1. Coca Cola

  2. Proctor and Gamble

  3. Pepsico

  4. Hindustan Lever
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Indra Nooyi (spelled Indira here) served as the CEO of PepsiCo from 2006 to 2018. She is one of the most prominent Indian-origin business leaders globally, known for leading PepsiCo through a significant transformation towards healthier products.

Multiple choice

Dealogic is a

  1. research firm

  2. BPO

  3. chemical firm

  4. IT firm
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Dealogic is a financial research and data firm that specializes in providing information and analysis on global capital markets. It tracks mergers and acquisitions, investment banking activities, equity and debt capital markets, serving financial institutions worldwide.

Multiple choice

According to reports, Abu Dhabi Government owned Abu Dhabi Media Company (ADMC), which owns a number of print and broadcast firms, has launched a company called ……………. with plans to make movies in the rich, desert state.

  1. Imagination Abu Dhabi

  2. Abu Dhabi Imagination

  3. Imagination Gulf Arab

  4. Gulf Arab Media
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Abu Dhabi Media Company (ADMC), a government-owned entity, launched a company called 'Imagination Abu Dhabi' with plans to produce movies in the emirate. This was part of Abu Dhabi's $1 billion initiative to develop a film industry in partnership with Hollywood, Bollywood, and local producers.

Multiple choice

After venturing into services like internet protocol TV (IPTV) services, state-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam recently launched on-demand hosted contact service solutions for its enterprise customers. The service is to be launched in association with which of the following?

  1. Tata Communications

  2. Reliance Communications

  3. Airtel

  4. Aircel
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

BSNL launched its on-demand hosted contact service solutions in partnership with Tata Communications. This collaboration allowed BSNL to expand its enterprise service offerings beyond traditional telecom services into cloud-based contact center solutions.

Multiple choice

GIC & LIC are

  1. insurance companies

  2. truck manufacturing companies

  3. banks

  4. MNCs
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

GIC (General Insurance Corporation) and LIC (Life Insurance Corporation) are both government-owned insurance companies in India. GIC handles general insurance (non-life), while LIC specializes in life insurance.

Multiple choice

Which company has replaced satyam in nifty (NSE)?

  1. Tata capital

  2. Reliance capital

  3. Reliiance mutual fund

  4. Sadbhav engg
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

After the Satyam scandal in 2009, Reliance Capital replaced Satyam Computer Services in the Nifty index. This was part of NSE's index reconstitution.

Multiple choice

VIP suitcases are manufactured by

  1. Tata Plastic Products

  2. Blow Plast (India) Ltd.

  3. Asian Plastics Pvt. Ltd.

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

VIP suitcases are manufactured by Blow Plast (India) Ltd., which is a major luggage manufacturing company in India. The company produces luggage for various brands including VIP and is one of the largest players in the Indian luggage market.

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct option for the given question.

Which company is providing mobile service with the name 'Cellone' to the consumers?

  1. MTNL

  2. BSNL

  3. Reliance Infocom

  4. Bharti Tele
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Cellone was the brand name for mobile services provided by BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited), a government-owned telecommunications company. BSNL was formed in 2000 and continues to be a major telecom service provider in India.