Monday, 15 December 2014

Answers of 23rd Memo-Recall Exercise

Q.1- He is an Indian-born, British-based business magnate, philanthropist, and Labour politician. In 1996 he became a life peer, sitting in the House of Lords (British Parliament). His company is having  business interests predominantly in the manufacture and marketing of steel, and specialist engineering product. Identify him.
Answer- Mr. Swaraj Paul

Q.2- Identify the sponsor of digital initiative 'Kal Ke Genius'.

Answer- Parle-G


 Q.3- She was the first musician ever to be awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor. She is the first Indian musician to receive the Ramon Magsaysay award, often considered Asia's Nobel Prize. Identify her.
Answer- M S Subbalaxmi

Q.4- He is a member of the Indian Davis Cup team since 2002. In 2010, he finished as a runner-up in doubles at the US Open, partnering with Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, the duo, nicknamed the IndoPak Express, Identify him.
Answer- Rohan Bopanna

Q.5- Describe the full form of FedEx, an American global courier delivery services company.
Answer- Federal Express

Monday, 8 December 2014

Answers of 22nd Memo-Recall Exercise

Q.1- She is Indian cinema's most well-regarded costume designer, having worked in over 100 films, since the 1950s. She became the first Indian to win an Academy Award for her work in the 1982 film, Gandhi. She also won two National Film Awards, in 1991 and 2002. Identify her.
Answer- Smt. Bhanu Athaiya



Q.2- Identify this businessman, who is heading famous healthcare venture in India.
Answer-Mr. Ajay Piramal (Piramal Group)

Q.3- Describe the full form of abbreviation ICICI.

Answer- Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India

Q.4-Identify the campaign (use original parts) from a famous automobile company.
Answer- Honda Automobiles (Use original parts)

Q.5-  In recognition of his achievements, the Government of India has bestowed several awards upon him—Arjuna Award , Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna , and Padma Shri . He has achieved a hat-trick of hat-tricks in English billiards, holding the World, Asian, and Indian National Championship titles simultaneously. Recently he lost to Yen Bingtao in the world snooker championships quarter-finals. Identify him.
Answer- Mr. Pankaj Advani


Monday, 1 December 2014

Answers of 21st Memo-Recall Exercise

Q.1- She was an Indian diplomat and politician, relatives of many Prime Ministers of India. She was the first Indian woman to hold a cabinet post, and was appointed the Indian representative to the UN Human Rights Commission. Identify her.

Answer-Mrs. Vijay Laxmi Pandit (Sister of J N Nehruji)


Q.2- She is a prominent Indian female entrepreneur, who is best known for her herbal cosmetics, particularly skin care products. In 2006 she was awarded the Padma Shri, a civilian award by the Government of India in 2006, and in 1996 Success Magazine's "World's Greatest Woman Entrepreneur" award.

Answer- Mrs. Shahnaz Husain

Q.3- Identify the sponsor of this Print ad.
Answer- Zandu Balm

Q.4- Describe the full form of ITC Company.
Answer-  In 1910 it was known as Imperial Tobacco Company of India Limited, Later, the company was renamed as the Indian Tobacco Company Limited

Q.5- She has recently won Macau Open, and acclaimed various awards on her name. She seems to be rising star in Badminton Sports. Identify her.

Answer- P V Sindhu