The weekly WhatPackaging? quiz
Are you paying attention to our regular social media posts and print edition of WhatPackaging? magazine? What is the breaking news over the past few days, here’s an easy quiz to test your pharma brain cells
26 Sep 2023 | By Aditya Ghosalkar
WhatPackaging? quiz to tickle your brain cells
Questions
1. Two pharma majors are eyeing a promoter stake in Cipla that might just be the start of a massive acquisition spree in the pharma sector. Can you name them?
2. Which city is to emerge as the pharma hub in the Indian east coast? (Hint: Situated in Andhra Pradesh)
3. In 2020, Dr Reddy's bought a chunk of a Mumbai-headquartered pharma company, its domestic formulation biz for Rs 1850 crore. Can you recall which group?
4. Guess the washing powder company, which decided to buy 75% stake in Glenmark Life Sciences.
5. Which India’s beauty and personal care brand is projected to notch up USD 30 billion by 2027?
6. Global pharma major ____ announced GMP inspection completion by US FDA of its Unit-2 manufacturing facility located in Mandideep, India.
7. Name the two companies who recently entered in a joint venture, evaluated at USD 11 billion investment which aims to create the largest containerboard producer.
8. ___ plans to completely offset its plastic footprint by 2026. Can you identify the brand known for fragrance and prayer essentials? WhatPackaging? published the interview.
9. What module is used to create proofing profiles for CMYK and spot colours? (Hint- From the GMG bandwagon, it offers packaging converters assurance of precise colour management)
Answers
1. Torrent Pharma and Dr Reddy’s.
2. Kakinada. Aurobindo Pharma has set up their API (Active Pharma Ingredients) unit at Kakinada SEZ. The Union Government has sanctioned Bulk Drug Park in Kakinada.
3. Wockhardt.
4. Nirma.
5. L’Oreal.
6. Lupin.
7. Smurfit Kappa and WestRock.
8. Cycle Pure Agarbatti.
9. The GMG Color Proof with Open Color Bundle.