E-Summit Bizzzz Quizzzz Quizmasters: ASJ & AKS 15.03.24
E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ RULES QM’s are Gods and have the final say. Creative answers might fetch brownie points Spellings don't matter until Keshav becomes Ke$ha. Bold Text Serves as a Hint . There are 19 Questions in th e prelims and 18 in the finals Part points will be mentioned wherever applicable. You have to write answers on the sheet provided to you, please don't shout the answers out!
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E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Q01 This picture was taken in 1946 when Gandhi met with Lord Frederick Pethick Lawrence, then the British Secretary at the Viceroy's House in Kolkata Why is this image so significant ?
E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Q02 The economic downturn of 2008, stemming from the burst of the real estate bubble, shares a notable resemblance with the economic depression of 1873. In 1873 , a thriving industry, akin to the housing market boom a few decades ago, faced a similar fate. This industry "X," experienced a surge driven by substantial government subsidies, paralleling the circumstances of the housing market. Investors, speculators, and bankers eagerly sought to capitalize on the potential riches offered by investments in X, pouring millions into the sector. However, this fervent investment led to an oversupply of X, surpassing the existing consumer demand. What bubble burst triggered the long depression of 1873?
E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Q03 The Crime show CID , had an episode dedicated to crimes centred around cryptocurrency , displaying equal parts fascination and ignorance around the Technology. In an bizarre nod, they named the coin at the centre of the action as X, a reference to the parent broadcasting channel . Name X which would sound similar to the most popular crypto.
E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Q04 X might have had a very successful run at WWE but his business endeavours have never seen the same light. He put out this NFT Project and then called it an “ Unseen Catastrophic Disaster” after it barely sold 8% of the total collection. Who?
E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Q05 In a Hindu article titled as “X’s ghost returns - on a cosmetic jar”, we are told about how an American Cosmetic company called Lush in its product line “ Smugglers Soul ” added a moustache wax named after an Indian. Lush’s tagline for the same is “Add a daring and debonair twist to your facial hair with our vegan moustache wax” Identify the Indian
E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Q06 This brand of Cuban cigars was established in 1875 by Inocencio Alvarez and Manin Garcia. Sir Winston Churchill was perhaps the brand's most famous devotee. Look at the image and name this brand.
E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Q07 A very popular company was listed on NYSE in 2021 with the ticker symbol RACE . Identify the company whose mascot is “ Cavallino Rampante ”
E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Q08 In order to protect three struggling Airlines, the greek government merged them and formed X, their flagship carrier for more than 4 decades before being acquired by some other company. Name this Airline
E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Q09 The name of this Australian brand, now owned by a British multinational Consumer goods company is derived from the french word for dead and the german word for one. Identify this brand which most of us would need to buy in the upcoming days.
E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Q10 What two worded joke that is also an illegal activity has been blanked out from the comment?
E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Q11 In 2017, Tesco took drastic measures, halving the price of specific packs of twin-blade razors due to widespread criticism of its pricing policies . Similarly, another UK pharmacy chain, Superdrug also faced intense scrutiny over its pricing strategies, prompting a revision after public outcry and online petitions. Meanwhile, in India, giants like Gillette, L'Oréal, Big Bazaar, and Amazon have found themselves under the microscope for comparable practices. What common term, often championed by groups like Georgette Sand (named after George Sand) , defines this phenomenon of pricing disparities?
E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Q12 Since its establishment in 1922, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has held an esteemed position in global broadcasting. With impartiality as its cornerstone , the corporation claims to present every story with fairness and balance. The BBC is widely recognized for its global news coverage and extensive reach. It emphasizes fairness by showcasing different perspectives , aiming to help viewers gain a balanced understanding of events and avoid leaning too heavily toward one viewpoint . To further reinforce belief on their impartiality, BBC used quite the creative marketing strategy in 2018 to portray that it truly shows both sides of the story . What did they do? Give Funda.
E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Q13 Established by John Hanke within Google in 2010, this company emerged as an internal startup before becoming an independent entity in October 2015. Its first product, Field Trip , launched in 2012, served as a location-based mobile app offering insights into unique discoveries nearby. Once more, this company captured the spotlight in 2016 with the debut of another app, mirroring the functionality of Field Trip. ID Company and App
E-Summit Q14 Who The Hell Is Edgar? was Austria’s official entry to the Eurovision Song Contest this year. As per singers Teodora Špirić and Selina-Maria Edbauer, the song was crafted to be commentary on their experiences as female musicians in the industry. Later in the song, they apparently take on another industry evil with the lyrics on the next slide. What injustice do they reference with their lyric “Zero, dot, zero, zero, three”? BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ
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E-Summit Q15 Dubbed as the "unluckiest man in the world" by Dailymail, Ronald Wayne famously parted with his shares in a company he co-founded with two others , selling his 10% stake for a mere $800. Little did he realize that his company would become a global juggernaut and a household name His significant contributions included designing the original logo and drafting the company's first operations manual , providing vital guidelines for managing its daily operations. Despite his relatively short tenure with the company, Ronald Wayne's contributions laid the groundwork for X’s success and left an indelible mark on its history. ID X BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ
E-Summit Q16 What is the popular name of this nebula? BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ
E-Summit Q17 "There are more than five times of germs on a <redacted> as compared to a toilet seat," NTT Docomo said in a post on its official YouTube page. In 2016, the Japanese telecommunications powerhouse NTT Docomo introduced a unique initiative at Tokyo's Narita Airport by installing specially designed toilet paper rolls. Positioned adjacent to the dispensers within washrooms, these rolls served a very specific purpose. What was the purpose? BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ
E-Summit Q18 This particular advertisement of a company on the next slide received a lot of criticism and flack from customers and people around the world due to an uncanny resemblance that it bears with something. ID Company and the reason for condemnation BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ
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E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Q19 Identify the brand which put out this infamous commercial?
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E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Q01 This picture was taken in 1946 when Gandhi met with Lord Frederick Pethick Lawrence, then the British Secretary at the Viceroy's House in Kolkata Why is this image so significant ?
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E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Q02 The economic downturn of 2008, stemming from the burst of the real estate bubble, shares a notable resemblance with the economic depression of 1873. In 1873 , a thriving industry, akin to the housing market boom a few decades ago, faced a similar fate. This industry "X," experienced a surge driven by substantial government subsidies, paralleling the circumstances of the housing market. Investors, speculators, and bankers eagerly sought to capitalize on the potential riches offered by investments in X, pouring millions into the sector. However, this fervent investment led to an oversupply of X, surpassing the existing consumer demand. What bubble burst triggered the long depression of 1873?
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E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ A02 The Railways Industry The Railway Juggernaut of 1845
E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Q03 The Crime show CID , had an episode dedicated to crimes centred around cryptocurrency , displaying equal parts fascination and ignorance around the Technology. In an bizarre nod, they named the coin at the centre of the action as X, a reference to the parent broadcasting channel . Name X which would sound similar to the most popular crypto.
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E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ A03 SETCoin
E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Q04 X might have had a very successful run at WWE but his business endeavours have never seen the same light. He put out this NFT Project and then called it an “ Unseen Catastrophic Disaster” after it barely sold 8% of the total collection. Who?
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E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Q05 In a Hindu article titled as “X’s ghost returns - on a cosmetic jar”, we are told about how an American Cosmetic company called Lush in its product line “ Smugglers Soul ” added a moustache wax named after an Indian. Lush’s tagline for the same is “Add a daring and debonair twist to your facial hair with our vegan moustache wax” Identify the Indian
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E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ A05 Veerappan
E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Q06 This brand of Cuban cigars was established in 1875 by Inocencio Alvarez and Manin Garcia. Sir Winston Churchill was perhaps the brand's most famous devotee. Look at the image and name this brand.
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E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ A06 Romeo Y Julieta
E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Q07 A very popular company was listed on NYSE in 2021 with the ticker symbol RACE . Identify the company whose mascot is “Cavallino Rampante”
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E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ A07 Ferrari
E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Q08 In order to protect three struggling Airlines, the greek government merged them and formed X, their flagship carrier for more than 4 decades before being acquired by some other company. Name this Airline
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E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ A08 Olympic Airlines
E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Q09 The name of this Australian brand, now owned by a British multinational Consumer goods company is derived from the french word for dead and the german word for one. Identify this brand which most of us would need to buy in the upcoming days.
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E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ A09 Mortein
E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Q10 What two worded joke that is also an illegal activity has been blanked out from the comment ?
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E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ A10 Money Laundering
E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Q11 In 2017, Tesco took drastic measures, halving the price of specific packs of twin-blade razors due to widespread criticism of its pricing policies . Similarly, another UK pharmacy chain, Superdrug also faced intense scrutiny over its pricing strategies, prompting a revision after public outcry and online petitions. Meanwhile, in India, giants like Gillette, L'Oréal, Big Bazaar, and Amazon have found themselves under the microscope for comparable practices. What common term, often championed by groups like Georgette Sand (named after George Sand), defines this phenomenon of pricing disparities?
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E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ A11 The Pink Tax
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E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Q12 Since its establishment in 1922, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has held an esteemed position in global broadcasting. With impartiality as its cornerstone , the corporation claims to present every story with fairness and balance. The BBC is widely recognized for its global news coverage and extensive reach. It emphasizes fairness by showcasing different perspectives , aiming to help viewers gain a balanced understanding of events and avoid leaning too heavily toward one viewpoint . To further reinforce belief on their impartiality, BBC used quite the creative marketing strategy in 2018 to portray that it truly shows both sides of the story . What did they do? Give Funda.
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E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ A12 BBC used Corner Billboards
E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Q13 Established by John Hanke within Google in 2010, this company emerged as an internal startup before becoming an independent entity in October 2015. Its first product, Field Trip , launched in 2012, served as a location-based mobile app offering insights into unique discoveries nearby. Once more, this company captured the spotlight in 2016 with the debut of another app, mirroring the functionality of Field Trip. ID Company and App
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E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ A13 Niantic Labs Pokemon GO
E-Summit Q14 Who The Hell Is Edgar? was Austria’s official entry to the Eurovision Song Contest this year. As per singers Teodora Špirić and Selina-Maria Edbauer, the song was crafted to be commentary on their experiences as female musicians in the industry. Later in the song, they apparently take on another industry evil with the lyrics on the next slide. What injustice do they reference with their lyric “Zero, dot, zero, zero, three”? BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ
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E-Summit A14 BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ SPOTIFY ROYALTIES TO ARTISTS PER STREAM ($0.003)
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E-Summit Q15 Dubbed as the "unluckiest man in the world" by Dailymail, Ronald Wayne famously parted with his shares in a company he co-founded with two others , selling his 10% stake for a mere $800. Little did he realize that his company would become a global juggernaut and a household name His significant contributions included designing the original logo and drafting the company's first operations manual , providing vital guidelines for managing its daily operations. Despite his relatively short tenure with the company, Ronald Wayne's contributions laid the groundwork for X’s success and left an indelible mark on its history. ID X BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ
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E-Summit A15 BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ X-> Apple
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E-Summit Q16 What is the popular name of this nebula? BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ
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E-Summit A16 BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Mozilla Firefox
E-Summit Q17 "There are more than five times of germs on a <redacted> as compared to a toilet seat," NTT Docomo said in a post on its official YouTube page. In 2016, the Japanese telecommunications powerhouse NTT Docomo introduced a unique initiative at Tokyo's Narita Airport by installing specially designed toilet paper rolls. Positioned adjacent to the dispensers within washrooms, these rolls served a very specific purpose. What was the purpose? BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ
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E-Summit A17 BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ To wipe Smartphone screens
E-Summit Q18 This particular advertisement of a company on the next slide received a lot of criticism and flack from customers and people around the world due to an uncanny resemblance that it bears with something. ID Company and the reason for condemnation BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ
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E-Summit A18 BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Starbucks Looks an awful lot like 9/11
E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Q19 Identify the brand which put out this infamous commercial?
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E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ A19 Pepsi
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E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Round 1 Identify Company through advert 6 Questions Written
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E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ A01 Nescafe (Nothing wakes you up as nescafe )
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E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ A02 Lifebuoy
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E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ A03 Zomato
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E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ A04 AXE
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E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ A05 Durex ( During the 2012 end of the world conspiracy)
E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Q01 In a bid to counter declining market shares in the 1990’s , X allocated $500 million for a rebranding initiative called Project Blue enlisting the iconic Concorde in its marketing campaign. Opting for Air France over British Airways due to its reputation, X encountered a challenge regarding the Concorde's temperature sensitivity , prompting them to seek a compromise to accomplish the task. Despite logistical hurdles, the partnership boosted X's visibility and consumer engagement, marking a successful rebranding effort . The Concorde, adorned with X's new colors, soared across continents, captivating audiences globally with its iconic presence and symbolizing X’s resurgence on the world stage. ID X and the handy fix to get the job done.
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E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ A01 X-Pepsi Only the fuselage could be painted blue, while the wings remained white to manage fuel temperature concerns
E-Summit Q02 Originating from the tradition of Barbershop singers, this term refers to the practice of performing a single tune before singing, which would dictate the style and direction of the ensuing song. In contemporary context, it is often used in conferences and tech events for the speech which establishes the fundamental theme of the event. Steve Jobs was renowned for his captivating speeches, which earned him a distinctive moniker that was an adaptation of the original term. ID Term and moniker BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ
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E-Summit A02 BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Keynote Stevenote
E-Summit Q03 Founded in 1945 through the merger of their respective ice cream parlors in Glendale, California, X was the brainchild of brothers-in-law Burt and Irv. Today, it stands as the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty stores, with over 8,000 locations globally. Additionally, X has achieved remarkable financial success, boasting a net worth of billions of dollars in revenue annually. X is renowned for its Y slogan which perfectly embodies its dedication to offering a diverse array of flavors. This iconic slogan is prominently featured on their logo , further emphasizing their commitment to variety. ID X and idea behind Y. BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ
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E-Summit A03 BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ X-> Baskin-Robbins Y-> 31 days (A customer could have a different flavour every day of the month)
E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Q04 Nicholas Barbon was originally a doctor and one of the members of the Royal College of Physicians . However, he soon made a career change to real estate and property development and as luck would have it, a catastrophe followed soon after which decimated a lot of property. This led to vast opportunities which he cashed in on, becoming a successful businessman. He then pioneered the concept of X, in huge demand due to the financial strain on people in the wake of the destruction. Originally, it only included the cause of the catastrophe but the concept later branched out to accommodate other reasons as well. ID X and the catastrophe.
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E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ X : PROPERTY INSURANCE GREAT FIRE OF LONDON A04
E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Q01 FindMy X is a database of all the classes and coachings institutes in pan India. You can visit the website and search for any kind of classes you need. FindMy X lets institutes register themselves and then people can decide which one is best for them. It is very aptly named after the most famous ____ from an Indian epic . ID X or give the companies name
E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Q02 X, Ahmedabad based startup decided to build a robust, user-friendly & cost-effective billing software for restaurants that will automate everyday operations and push businesses towards sustainability. And now, a decade into the industry, X have realized their dream of becoming the ideal restaurant billing solution. X gets its name from a alliterative hindi phrase referring to serving your stomach well.
E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Q03 Matri is another IIT Patna Incubated Startup that recently was on Shark Tank. Read the below Advert and guess what is this product used for.
E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Q04 X is another agri-tech startup incubated at IIT Patna , founded by Nikky Kumar Jha from Bhagalpur. The startup has created transportation solution Sabjikothi or Preservator, a low cost, IoT enabled chamber cum storage which can be used to extend the shelf life of horticultural produce from three days to 30 days(Image on next slide). To name the startup they gave an Agri-twist to the sanskrit name of an astronomical entity . What name?
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E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Q01 FindMy X is a database of all the classes and coachings institutes in pan India. You can visit the website and search for any kind of classes you need. FindMy X lets institutes register themselves and then people can decide which one is best for them. It is very aptly named after the most famous ____ from an Indian epic . ID X or give the companies name
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E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ A01 DRONA
E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Q02 X, Ahmedabad based startup decided to build a robust, user-friendly & cost-effective billing software for restaurants that will automate everyday operations and push businesses towards sustainability. And now, a decade into the industry, X have realized their dream of becoming the ideal restaurant billing solution. X gets its name from a alliterative hindi phrase referring to serving your stomach well.
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E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ A02 Pet Pooja
E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Q03 Matri is another IIT Patna Incubated Startup that recently was on Shark Tank. Read the below Advert and guess what is this product used for.
E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Q04 X is another agri-tech startup incubated at IIT Patna , founded by Nikky Kumar Jha from Bhagalpur. The startup has created transportation solution Sabjikothi or Preservator, a low cost, IoT enabled chamber cum storage which can be used to extend the shelf life of horticultural produce from three days to 30 days(Image on next slide). To name the startup they gave an Agri-twist to the sanskrit name of an astronomical entity . What name?
E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Q01 You can thank the US military for the the world’s most famous __________. As technology pushed pilots to new heights, airmen reported having headaches and altitude sickness during flights due to ________. To address this, John MacReady did something, which shot up in general public after many pictures of him landing on Phillipines beach were released. ID the brand.
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E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ A01 Ray-Ban
E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Q02 More than a century ago, history was made in a remote corner of Assam by a band of intrepid pioneers searching for something . In 1867 Italian Engineers, commissioned by the Assam Railways and Trading Company, to build a railway line from Dibrugarh to Margherita, accidentally discovered something at around IO miles from Margherita. ___, ___, ___ shouted the Canadian engineer, Mr W L Lake, at his men as they watched elephants emerging out of the dense forest with crude oil on their feet". This is possibly the most distilled though fanciful — version of the legend explaining the sighting and naming of the place. What is the name of the place?
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E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ A02 Digboi
E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Q03 In 1877, Sarah Howe opened the Ladies’ Deposit Company in Boston as a bank run by women for women. The company’s mission was simple: help women gain access to the booming world of banking. Howe promised incredible returns on investment: 8% interest rate with the first 3 months in advance. However, The Boston Herald uncovered the reality in 1880: The interest rate was too good to be true , and Howe was using money from new investors to pay out older clients. What did she pioneer, some 40 years before it was named ?
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E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ A03 Ponzi Scheme
E-Summit BIZZZZZ QUIZZZZ Q04 Pure Drinks Group were pioneers in the Indian soft drink industry when they introduced Coca-Cola into India in 1949, and were the sole manufacturers and distributors of Coca-Cola till the 1970s when Coke was asked to leave . The Pure Drinks Group virtually dominated the entire Indian soft drink industry for about 15 years, and then started X during the absence Of foreign competition. The brand's slogan was "The Great Indian Taste" , an appeal to nationalism. ID this drink that might see a revival due to being acquired by Reliance recently ?