Biz Quizzard 1084

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period December 30 - January 04. Hope you enjoy it.

1. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has extended the deadline for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) providers to adhere to its 30% market share limit to which date?

2. Which company is set to exit its 25-year-old joint venture with Wilmar International in a deal worth around $2 billion?

3. Which renewable energy company said Ashish Khanna will take charge as CEO from April 1, 2025?

4. Which company has announced the acquisition of Huminsulin in India from Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) to further enhance its diabetes portfolio?

5. Which edible oil brand has launched its campaign ‘#NewYearOldResolutions’?

6. Which air freshening brand has unveiled a new campaign, recreating its 10-year-old TVC featuring actress Jasmin Bhasin?

7. Which MNC bank has appointed Rajat Verma as CEO of its India operations, effective from March 1?

8. Which men’s apparel brand has launched the ‘Beyond the Green’ campaign in collaboration with luxury lifestyle influencer Anvit Oberoi?

9. Which telecom infrastructure provider has signed a MoU to acquire Delhi-NCR tower company Lotus Tele Infra Private Limited for Rs 13.5 crore?

10. Which cloud kitchen startup last week said that it acquired the South and West India operations of the doughnut and coffee brand Krispy Kreme?

11. Which automobile company has launched its latest campaign, ‘Aisi Care Nowhere’, featuring actor Paresh Pahuja, for promoting its service and genuine parts?

12. Which frozen food brand has unveiled its latest winter campaign 'Dadi Ki Kahaniyan'?

13. Which online travel tech platform last week announced the appointment of co-founder Rikant Pittie as chief executive officer (CEO)?

14. Which design, engineering, and project management consultancy has announced the acquisition of U.S.-based design engineering firm CDI Engineering Solutions (CDI)?

15. Which matrimony platform has signed actor Anil Kapoor as its brand ambassador?

16. Which quick commerce major last week launched 10-minute ambulance service in select areas of Gurugram as a pilot project?

17. Kabeer Biswas is stepping down as the CEO of which instant delivery firm?

18. Which brand has unveiled a new campaign ‘Har Baby ka Pehla Diaper’?

19. Which nutrition supplement brand unveiled its new campaign "Protein Salute” for New Year?

20. Which airline has become the first Indian airline to offer in-flight Wi-Fi internet to passengers on domestic and international routes?

21. Walter Saldanha passed away at the age of 93. He was the co-founder of which advertising agency?

22. China’s Shenzhen Skyworth Digital Technology Co has formed a joint venture with Super Plastronics to locally manufacture and sell TVs in India under which brand?

23. Which general insurance company has announced the appointment of Amit Ganorkar as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer?

24. Which solar company has roped in former cricketer Rahul Dravid as its first brand ambassador?

25. Which company has announced the launch of ‘Pride Hog’, a scientifically developed pig feed range designed to provide optimal nutrition at each stage of a pig’s life cycle?

26. Which pistachios brand has launched “The Better Nut”, its first ad campaign in India?

27. Which purpose-driven FMCG brand has partnered with Zepto to launch the 'Plant Goodness' campaign for a greener 2025?

28. Which smartphone maker has unveiled its latest campaign, ‘Live in the Moment’, featuring actors Siddhant Chaturvedi, Ishaan Khatter, and Vedang Raina?

29. Which premium activewear brand has launched a digital film 'Happy in There' featuring actor Rannvijay Singha?

30. Which cement company has announced the appointment of Suresh Vasant Patil as the new CEO?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1084 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!
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Biz Quizzard 1083

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period December 23 - 28. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which company is buying an 85.8% stake in Air Works India (Engineering), the country’s largest private sector aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) company?

2. Rohan Mirchandani, 42, passed away on December 21 due to a cardiac arrest. He was the founder of Drums Food International, the parent company of which yoghurt brand?

3. Which fashion brand has roped in actress Sahiba Bali to promote its latest collection ‘Groovin’?

4. Which player in e-mobility has ventured into the kids’ mobility segment with the launch of its new vertical, ‘Formula Fun’?

5. Which company last week said that it is foraying into the kids’ toothpaste category with the launch of ‘Herb’l Kids Toothpaste’, curated for cavity protection for kids above 3 years of age?

6. Which life insurance brand has unveiled its latest campaign '#PromisesKaPartner', featuring actor Varun Sharma?

7. Which organic foods brand launched the campaign ‘Kudrat ke shudhta aapke haathon me' to celebrate Kisan Diwas?

8. Which agri equipment company unveiled the video "Kisaan Ka Kamaal" for Kisan Diwas?

9. Which cooking oil brand launched the campaign 'Rakho Iraade Fresh'?

10. Which Nasdaq-listed company has agreed to sell a 300 MW operating solar power plant to Anzen India Energy Yield Plus Trust, a part of the Edelweiss group, at an enterprise value of $176 million?

11. Which MNC has agreed to buy Chinese-owned printer maker Lexmark in a $1.5-billion deal to expand its presence in Asian markets?

12. Which bank announced the release of its first ad campaign and brand film, Play The Masterstroke, featuring former cricketer and its global brand ambassador, Sachin Tendulkar?

13. Which men’s grooming brand has unveiled the campaign “Evolution Ends with the Bearded Boss”, featuring actor Hrithik Roshan?

14. Which jewellery brand has unveiled its latest diamond-themed TVC, featuring actress Manisha Koirala?

15. Which sleep and comfort solutions brand has launched the 'Tested by Relationships' campaign?

16. Which wealth management platform has unveiled its latest campaign, ‘Financial Gym’?

17. Which bank has announced the appointment of Amitava Chatterjee, currently deputy managing director of State Bank of India, as its new managing director and chief executive officer?

18. Which hair colour brand has launched the television commercial 'The Shine Revolution is here', featuring celebrity Malaika Arora?

19. Jubilant Food has signed an MoU with which company to buy sparkling drinks and other products from the latter?

20. Which business personality from the automobile industry passed away at the age of 94 on December 25?

21. Which healthcare company announced the appointment of Leo Puri as the chairman of its board of directors?

22. Which company last week announced an all-cash deal to acquire the green energy business of O2 Power for Rs 12,468 crore, or about $1.4 billion?

23. Which company last week said it is acquiring an 8.69% stake in Meghalaya-based Star Cement from the promoter group for Rs 851 crore?

24. Which investment app launched its Christmas campaign with the theme ‘Santa is Retiring’?

25. Which quick service restaurant (QSR) brand has unveiled a rap video featuring actor Chunky Panday?

26. Which newly launched uber-luxury fashion brand unveiled its inaugural campaign, "Rise Above", shot in Ladakh?

27. Which electrical and lighting solutions brand has unveiled its latest winter campaign, capturing the magic of December and its celebrations?

28. Which paints manufacturer unveiled its sonic identity, through a collaboration with renowned dance troupe, The Quick Style?

29. The State-run Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) board last week cleared the decks to kick off pre-project activities for its plans to set up a Rs 95,000-crore greenfield refinery. Which state?

30. Dr Manmohan Singh, India’s 13th Prime Minister, passed away last week. He was appointed RBI Governor in which year?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1083 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli