Amul signed up as official sponsor of Indian team to the Olympics

अमूल रियो ओलंपिक के लिए भारतीय टीम का आधिकारिक प्रायोजक

Question: Rio Olympics 2016 will held in which of the following country?
(a) Japan
(b) South Korea
(c) Brazil
(d) Russia
Ans: (c)
Related facts:

  • On 29 June 2016 India’s leading food products company “Amul” has signed up as the official sponsor for the Indian contingent to the Rio Olympics 2016.
  • The contract was signed by Secretary General Indian Olympic Association IOA, Rajeev Mehta and Managing Director Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (Amul), R S Sodhi.
  • Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which sells its product under the brand Amul will provide one crore to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) for the sponsorship.
  • Amul will launch a series of advertising campaigns for milk and various dairy products to promote Indian Olympic Association.
  • The Amul’s turnover during 2014-15 was of Rs 20,733 crore.

Reference:
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/sports/amul-signs-up-as-official-sponsor-for-indian-team-to-the-olympics/article8788068.ece
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Amul-to-officially-sponsor-Indian-contingent-of-Rio-2016-Olympic-Games/articleshow/52972620.cms