Answers to the Strategist Quiz (#434)

1. Connect bamboo charcoal and squid ink to a product brought out by two global giants. Name the companies.
   Black bun burgers were launched by Burger King in Japan and McDonalds. Burger king used Bamboo charcoal and McDonalds used Squid Ink to color it black.
    
2. What are these types of - Masala, Dim Sum, Sushi, Bull Dog, Kangaroo and Yankee?
   All are bonds traded in financial markets. Masala bonds are Indian rupee denominated bonds issued in offshore capital markets. These will be offered and settled in US dollars to raise Indian rupees from international investors for infrastructure development in India. IFC will convert bond proceeds from dollars into rupees and use the rupees to finance private sector investment in India.
    
3. Which technology company launched a project code named Loon recently. What was it about?
   Alphabet's project of launching helium balloons across Indonesia to give internet access to people on the ground.
    
4. What is the term used to describe any apparatus that unduly reduces the effectiveness of emissions control systems under conditions a vehicle may reasonably be expected to experience? This apparatus is forbidden in the European Union and its use attracts a penalty.
   Defeat Device. The one which got Volkswagen into a major scandal
    
5. The season for permanent holiday botanicals in offices will begin soon. What is being referred to here?
   Artificial Christmas Trees.
    
6. Name the vehicle brand that is considered as the world's first luxury 4X4 SUV.
   The Jeep Grand Wagoneer.
    
7. This organisation was established in 1895. The initial partners were five engineering firms. It has donned the following abbreviations EITA, IEA, EAI, AIEI, CEI. It finally changed its name in 1992 and continues to retain the same even today. Name the organisation.
   CII (Confederation of Indian Industries).
    
8. Which company invented the world's first erasable ball point pen and by what brand name was it sold?
   Gillette. It was known as Eraser Mate.
    
9. Which brand during the 70s had created two characters Ram and Shyam as its ambassadors?
   Parle Poppins.
    
10. Identify the company from its logo.
    

Amara Raja. The makers of Amaron Batteries.

There were 11 correct entries to quiz No 434. Prachi Jain from IIT Roorkee, wins Rs 2000. The winner is based on the first correct entry received.