The Strategist Quiz #613

The Strategist Quiz #613

1) More than a year ago, the advertising industry was rattled by the emergence of an anonymous Instagram account called ___. It aimed to expose sexual harassment and discrimination in ad agencies. What is its name?

2 ) Connect these leading Marwari business and industrial families and establish what is common to all of them: Birlas, Poddars, Ruias, Seksarias, Bajajs, Singhanias, Khemkas, Goenkas, Modis, Oswals and Piramals.

3)  This scheme was launched by Devgad Taluka Amba Utpadak Sahakari Sanstha Maryadit, a cooperative society consisting over 700 farmers in Devgad taluka, Maharashtra. This is a collective investment scheme that works like a five-year fixed deposit, where you park your money for five years, and get a 10% return in the form of __. At the end of the tenure, you get the principal back. Fill in the blanks

4)  Their first innovation was School ID cards, next was chalk sticks and now the latest is new martial arts form like the Kung Fu. Name the company and the brand that is connected with all these.
 

5) The iconic Great Scotland Yard building that housed the London Metropolitan Police for over 60 years until 1890 and the Old War office Building in London are quite close to each other. What is common to both of them now? Give details.

6) Connect the following: Brothels, milk, transport and Irani tea establishments in cities like Hyderabad and what do you arrive at?

7) Suleiman Aga was an Ottoman Empire ambassador to the French king Louis XIV in 1669. He was banished to Paris from Versailles by the King because he did not bow to him. What is he credited with for introducing to the city of Paris?

8) Whose ad campaign reads as "Men have skin too" and also name its latest brand ambassador.

9) Who calls its brand mascot “Newbie"?

10) Identify the person and the brand that lasted till the late 1930s.

One lucky winner will receive a cheque for Rs 2,000. Send your entries to strategist@bsmail.in. All entries must carry the postal address of the contestant. Last date for receiving entries is May 14 till 8 pm. Previous winners and employees of Business Standard and their families are not eligible to participate. The winner is chosen on the basis of the first correct entry received.
 

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