Logo Quiz of the Day : 885

Answer: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is a agency of the Republic of India, responsible for the development of technology for use by the military, headquartered in New Delhi, India. It was formed in 1958 by the merger of Technical Development Establishment and the Directorate of Technical Development and Production with the Defence Science Organisation.

DRDO has a network of 52 laboratories which are deeply engaged in developing defence technologies covering various fields, like aeronautics, armaments, electronic and computer sciences, human resource development, life sciences, materials, missiles, combat vehicles development and naval research and development. The organization includes more than 5,000 scientists and about 25,000 other scientific, technical and supporting personnel.

Logo Quiz of the Day : 884

Hint: Builders to the nation
Answer: Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL)
Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL) is India’s prime shipyard. It manufactures warships and submarines for the Indian Navy, as well as offshore platforms and associated support vessels for offshore oil drilling. It also builds tankers, cargo bulk carriers and passenger ships and ferries.
The shipyards of MDL were established in the 18th century. These yards have over two centuries of experience in shipbuilding. Ownership of the yards passed through various entities, including the P&O Lines and the British India Steam Navigation Company. Eventually, Mazagon Dock Limited was registered as a public company in 1934. The shipyard was nationalized in 1960, and is now a PSU of the Government of India.

Logo Quiz of the Day : 883

Hint: Government company
Answer: Hindustan Antibiotics Limited (HAL)
Hindustan Antibiotics Limited (HAL), based in Pimpri, India, is the first public sector drug manufacturing companies setup by the Government of India. It was the first company in India to launch recombinant DNA product, rHU-Erythropoietin (Hemax) in 1993. The company introduced new products like Halpen, Haltax, Hexpan in 2008. Sati-HIV drugs will be produced from September 2009.

Logo Quiz of the Day : 882

Answer: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited based in Bangalore, India, is one of Asia's largest aerospace companies. Under the management of the Indian Ministry of Defence, this state-owned company is mainly involved in aerospace industry, which includes manufacturing and assembling aircraft, navigation and related communication equipment, as well as operating airports.
HAL built the first military aircraft in South Asia and is currently involved in the design, fabrication and assembly of aircraft, jet engines, and helicopters, as well as their components and spares.

Logo Quiz of the Day : 881

Hint: Government company
Answer: Indian Telephone Industries Limited
Indian Telephone Industries Limited is a state-owned manufacturer of telecommunications equipment in India. It was founded in 1948, and today has six manufacturing facilities which produce a range of switching, transmission, access and subscriber premises equipment. It is headquartered at Bengalooru ( Bengaluru ).
It produces GSM mobile equipment at its Mankapur and Rae Bareli Plants. These two facilities supply more than nine million lines per annum to both domestic as well as export markets. It also produces Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment such as network management systems, encryption and networking solutions for internet connectivity, and secure communications networks and equipment for India's military.

Logo Quiz of the Day : 880

Hint: Telecom company
Answer: Maxis Communications Berhad
Maxis Communications Berhad is a Malaysian cellular operator company headquartered at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was started in the year 1993. Majority of the company's stake is owned by billionaire Ananda Krishnan. The company primarily operates across Asia-pacific.

Logo Quiz of the Day : 879

Hint: Diversified Conglomerate
Answer: Sun TV Network
Sun TV Network is an Indian media company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, part of Kal Media Services, Sun Group. It has been named as Asia's most profitable media corporations and the largest TV network. Established on April 14, 1993, it created and owns a variety of television channels and radio stations in multiple languages covering all Indian States. Its flagship channel is Sun TV which was the first fully privately owned Tamil channel in India when it emerged.

The company is owned by Kalanidhi Maran, who is the chairman and managing director. Sun Network had recently begun film distribution and production through Sun Pictures. In addition, is also provides direct-broadcast satellite under the service called Sun Direct DTH, a joint venture along with Astro.