Quizzinga - Biz & Innovation Quiz 2023

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   QUIZZINGA
   A Business & Innovation Quiz
   QM: PRAYAG MOHANTY

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   Rules
   • There are 20 questions
   • Each question carries 1 point ( Any part-points will be mentioned )
   • No negatives
   • Questions with star will be used to break ties (Q 10,11,12,13)
   • Any unfair means would lead to instant disqualification

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   ATB !

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   Q1.
   Homegrown meat brand Licious has recently introduced a certain product range.
   Priced ₹349 onwards, it’ll be available in a “chick~n & mutt~n" variant & claims
   the cook-time for the products is approximately 8 minutes, with a shelf life of
   12-14 days.
   The ~ refers to the close resemblance of the taste and texture of meat.
   What is unique about the product?

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   (picture slide)

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   Q2.
   In 2018, Samsung invented a robotic butt which can simulate and exert pressure.
   What’s the purpose?

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   (picture slide)

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   Q3.
   In 1917, the Hall brothers were running a stationery store in Kansas City selling
   tissue paper for the upcoming holiday season. Rollie Hall improvised, leading to
   the development of a new product. Within two years, they had established a
   world-famous company with this product.
   Give the name of the company ( also name the product for brownie points)

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   Q4.
   The object in the image is placed between a serving dish or bowl, and a dining
   table, usually to protect the table from heat damage. The word for these objects
   is derived from their original structure, although most variants you’ll see these
   days don’t have the structural features from which they got their name.
   A different object has the same etymology as the above object, except that it’s
   name is derived from Hindi/Urdu rather than Latin. Most variants of these objects
   also do not strictly obey their etymology.
   What’s the latter object?

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    (picture slide)

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    Q5.
    After the release of the first trailer, the show's premise was compared to that of
    the American TV show Silicon Valley. However, when the pilot premiered,
    viewers realized this was not the case. It was a story of trials and tribulations of
    young entrepreneurs who quit their jobs in order to pursue their start up venture,
    Pragati.
    A cult classic, the name of the show refers to the main characters who are
    aspiring entrepreneurs.
    Which show?

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    Q6.
    Which singer/songwriter was named after his
    mother’s favourite car?

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    (picture slide)

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    Q7.
    Which brand would you associate with this book?

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    Q8.
    • The number, denotes the generation
    • “Plus"/"Max" indicates a physical larger model of the same generation
    • "Pro" indicates the higher end model
    • "S" used to denote a slight upgrade
    What naming convention is being talked about ?

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    Q9.
    While it is best known for its iconic plastic blocks, this company's also the
    world’s largest manufacturer of tyres, producing more than 381 million tyres
    annually, as per the Guinness Book of World Records.
    These small tyres are used in various sets, including cars, trucks, and even
    bicycles. Which company?

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    Q10.
    Because of the new technologies adopted by the common people a certain
    ‘profession’ has been reduced to great extent in Kerala (and India, in general).
    Now under 10 cases are being filed annually in each district in regards with this
    type of incident. Several years ago it was said there were experts who gave
    training to perform such crimes.
    What type of crimes? What is the reason behind the decline in these crimes?

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    Q11.
    Pixmob is an LED consultant based in Montreal, Canada. Using state of the
    art customizable LED solutions, Pixmob is one of the leading names in its
    field. Recently they came up with an ingenious method to control their effects.
    Using controllers to project infrared light at the receivers all around them, they
    essentially "paint the room" and control the entire setting thus eliminating the
    possible threat of position changes of the receivers midway. This is a
    departure from previous similar systems that were coded according to
    location
    Where have we recently seen these improved solutions?

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    Q12.
    In the 1920s, a company featured a puzzle advertisement on the back of a
    weekend newspaper inviting consumers to send in the completed puzzle to win a
    prize of a branded pincushion in the shape of a flour sack. Previously, the
    company's all male advertising department had dealt with customer mail and
    questions. Surprised by the unprecedented number of responses, the company
    decided to turn to B.
    B was made the female chief of correspondence for the company. Her first name,
    was chosen for it's wholesome, cheerful sound. She shares her first name with
    a younger, quintessential "girl" next door that has been around since 1940s.

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    Q13.
    The name of this Carnatic raga translates to ‘lord of the forest’.
    It would also be familiar to us as the generic title of a milk product, which is
    marketed in India under a brand owned by Bunge (which they bought from HUL)
    What name?

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    Q14.
    The Pula is the currency of Botswana.
    Pula literally means _ _ _ _ , because _ _ _ _ is very scarce in Botswana - home to
    much of the Kalahari Desert.
    What does Pula mean?

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    (picture slide)

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    Q15.
    ‘Frustrated Dropout’ is a tea stall started by Shubham Saini, located in
    Bengaluru. Saini started this venture after dropping out from his BCA course.
    Sometime back, a picture of his tea stall went viral over the Internet for
    possessing a certain feature.
    While some remarked that this could happen ‘only in this city’, others were
    curious about how the process would work.
    What is so special about Saini’s stall?

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    (picture slide)

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    Q16.
    This company was founded by Ankur Jain, an entrepreneur who moved from USA
    in 2008 and wanted to introduce craft beer in India.
    The name does not stand for anything literally, however colloquially it is what
    North Indians would call their brother or friend which sounds similar to beer in
    Italian, and 91 represents India's Country Code. The reverse B in the logo
    represents a spirit of irreverence. The monkey mascot was designed considering
    the urban millennial & as a playful identity.
    Which popular beer brand?

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    Q17.
    X is India's first semi-permanent hair color brand. They also appeared on Shark
    Tank S2.
    After a lot hit and trial regarding their name, the logo, the initial color range, the
    team finally decided to go ahead with X, inspired by the iconic colors of the birds
    of ________.
    The name is a pun on the place of contentment/fulfilment and the hair colouring.
    Identify X

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    Q18.
    Developed by Cleo Robotics, this is the world’s first bi-rotor ducted drone
    designed and engineered for safe operation indoors, in confined spaces and GPS
    denied environments.
    Due to it’s shape, it’s name is a portmanteau of the product with a food item.
    What’s the name?

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    (picture slide)

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    Q19.
    Initially launched only in the UK, in the early 2000s, this media service was known
    as "2580". Mobile users would dial "2580" on their phone, hold it up toward the
    music and then wait for a SMS with the song title and name of the artist. On
    September 2018, it was acquired by a tech giant which is the world’s fourth-
    largest smartphone manufacturer for a reported $400 million.
    Identify this service.

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    Q20.
    A month ago, Lays released a campaign involving 807 goats from an American
    ranch. Why?
    ( Video follows )

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    (picture slide)

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    ANSWERS

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    Q1.
    Homegrown meat brand Licious has recently introduced a certain product range.
    Priced ₹349 onwards, it’ll be available in a “chick~n & mutt~n" variant & claims
    the cook-time for the products is approximately 8 minutes, with a shelf life of
    12-14 days.
    The ~ refers to the close resemblance of the taste and texture of meat.
    What is unique about the product?

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    (picture slide)

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    Plant-based meat

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    Q2.
    In 2018, Samsung invented a robotic butt which can simulate and exert pressure.
    What’s the purpose?

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    (picture slide)

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    Phone testing / Durability

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    Q3.
    In 1917, the Hall brothers were running a stationery store in Kansas City selling
    tissue paper for the upcoming holiday season. Rollie Hall improvised, leading to
    the development of a new product. Within two years, they had established a
    world-famous company with this product.
    Give the name of the company ( also name the product for brownie points)

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    Hallmark,
    Gift wrapping paper

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    Q4.
    The object in the image is placed between a serving dish or bowl, and a dining
    table, usually to protect the table from heat damage. The word for these objects
    is derived from their original structure, although most variants you’ll see these
    days don’t have the structural features from which they got their name.
    A different object has the same etymology as the above object, except that it’s
    name is derived from Hindi/Urdu rather than Latin. Most variants of these objects
    also do not strictly obey their etymology.
    What’s the latter object?

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    (picture slide)

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    Teapoy

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    Q5.
    After the release of the first trailer, the show's premise was compared to that of
    the American TV show Silicon Valley. However, when the pilot premiered,
    viewers realized this was not the case. It was a story of trials and tribulations of
    young entrepreneurs who quit their jobs in order to pursue their start up venture,
    Pragati.
    A cult classic, the name of the show refers to the main characters who are
    aspiring entrepreneurs.
    Which show?

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    Pitchers

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    Q6.
    Which singer/songwriter was named after his
    mother’s favourite car?

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    (picture slide)

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    Lil Nas X

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    Q7.
    Which brand would you associate with this book?

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    Dunkin Donuts

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    Q8.
    • The number, denotes the generation
    • “Plus"/"Max" indicates a physical larger model of the same generation
    • "Pro" indicates the higher end model
    • "S" used to denote a slight upgrade
    What naming convention is being talked about ?

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    iPhones naming convention

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    Q9.
    While it is best known for its iconic plastic blocks, this company's also the
    world’s largest manufacturer of tyres, producing more than 381 million tyres
    annually, as per the Guinness Book of World Records.
    These small tyres are used in various sets, including cars, trucks, and even
    bicycles. Which company?

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    Lego

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    Q10.
    Because of the new technologies adopted by the common people a certain
    ‘profession’ has been reduced to great extent in Kerala (and India, in general).
    Now under 10 cases are being filed annually in each district in regards with this
    type of incident. Several years ago it was said there were experts who gave
    training to perform such crimes.
    What type of crimes? What is the reason behind the decline in these crimes?

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    Pickpocketing, UPI

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    Q11.
    Pixmob is an LED consultant based in Montreal, Canada. Using state of the
    art customizable LED solutions, Pixmob is one of the leading names in its
    field. Recently they came up with an ingenious method to control their effects.
    Using controllers to project infrared light at the receivers all around them, they
    essentially "paint the room" and control the entire setting thus eliminating the
    possible threat of position changes of the receivers midway. This is a
    departure from previous similar systems that were coded according to
    location
    Where have we recently seen these improved solutions?

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    Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour

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    Q12.
    In the 1920s, a company featured a puzzle advertisement on the back of a
    weekend newspaper inviting consumers to send in the completed puzzle to win a
    prize of a branded pincushion in the shape of a flour sack. Previously, the
    company's all male advertising department had dealt with customer mail and
    questions. Surprised by the unprecedented number of responses, the company
    decided to turn to B.
    B was made the female chief of correspondence for the company. Her first name,
    was chosen for it's wholesome, cheerful sound. She shares her first name with
    a younger, quintessential "girl" next door that has been around since 1940s.

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    Betty Crocker

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    Q13.
    The name of this Carnatic raga translates to ‘lord of the forest’.
    It would also be familiar to us as the generic title of a milk product, which is
    marketed in India under a brand owned by Bunge (which they bought from HUL)
    What name?

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    Vanaspati (Dalda)

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    Q14.
    The Pula is the currency of Botswana.
    Pula literally means _ _ _ _ , because _ _ _ _ is very scarce in Botswana - home to
    much of the Kalahari Desert.
    What does Pula mean?

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    (picture slide)

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    Rain

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    Q15.
    ‘Frustrated Dropout’ is a tea stall started by Shubham Saini, located in
    Bengaluru. Saini started this venture after dropping out from his BCA course.
    Sometime back, a picture of his tea stall went viral over the Internet for
    possessing a certain feature.
    While some remarked that this could happen ‘only in this city’, others were
    curious about how the process would work.
    What is so special about Saini’s stall?

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    (picture slide)

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    Crypto

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    Q16.
    This company was founded by Ankur Jain, an entrepreneur who moved from USA
    in 2008 and wanted to introduce craft beer in India.
    The name does not stand for anything literally, however colloquially it is what
    North Indians would call their brother or friend which sounds similar to beer in
    Italian, and 91 represents India's Country Code. The reverse B in the logo
    represents a spirit of irreverence. The monkey mascot was designed considering
    the urban millennial & as a playful identity.
    Which popular beer brand?

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    BIRA 91

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    Q17.
    X is India's first semi-permanent hair color brand. They also appeared on Shark
    Tank S2.
    After a lot hit and trial regarding their name, the logo, the initial color range, the
    team finally decided to go ahead with X, inspired by the iconic colors of the birds
    of ________.
    The name is a pun on the place of contentment/fulfilment and the hair colouring.
    Identify X

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    Paradyes

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    Q18.
    Developed by Cleo Robotics, this is the world’s first bi-rotor ducted drone
    designed and engineered for safe operation indoors, in confined spaces and GPS
    denied environments.
    Due to it’s shape, it’s name is a portmanteau of the product with a food item.
    What’s the name?

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    (picture slide)

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    Dronut

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    Q19.
    Initially launched only in the UK, in the early 2000s, this media service was known
    as "2580". Mobile users would dial "2580" on their phone, hold it up toward the
    music and then wait for a SMS with the song title and name of the artist. On
    September 2018, it was acquired by a tech giant which is the world’s fourth-
    largest smartphone manufacturer for a reported $400 million.
    Identify this service.

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    Shazam, acquired by
    Apple

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    Q20.
    A month ago, Lays released a campaign involving 807 goats from an American
    ranch. Why?
    ( Video follows )

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    (picture slide)

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    Messi’s
    Inter Miami
    transfer