March 17, 2024

Biz Quizzard 1042

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period March 11 - 16. Hope you enjoy it.

1. In a first initiative of its kind for corporate India, which company has introduced a foster/kinship caregiver leave policy?

2. Which surfacing solution brand has introduced the first digital campaign ‘Mridangam’ for its flagship brand – MikasaPly?

3. Which iconic biscuit brand has launched a ‘Dark’ variant?

4. Which pension fund has appointed former Deloitte chief executive N Venkatram as the country chair for India, effective April 1?

5. eVision, the media and entertainment arm of UAE-based e&, has partnered with which cricket platform to launch a 24/7 channel featuring top global cricket competitions and events?

6. Which ride-hailing platform has introduced the "RideAhead" campaign, an initiative aimed at empowering women through its eBike taxi rides?

7. Which hair oil brand has unveiled its latest campaign ‘#TootnaManaHai’, with actress Tamannaah Bhatia as the brand ambassador?

8. Which automobile brand has launched the ‘#TheUrbanWilds’ campaign to introduce its new edition?

9. Which general insurer has launched the campaign ‘#DontBeAPlus1’ featuring actress Twinkle Khanna for its health insurance?

10. Which company has entered into an exclusive pact to distribute AstraZeneca Pharma India’s anti-asthma inhaled corticosteroid drug Symbicort in India?

11. Which Hyderabad-based company is acquiring 100% stake in Tumakuru-based Bagadia Chaitra Industries Private Limited (BCIPL) at an enterprise valuation of around Rs 125 crore?

12. Which listed systemically important non-deposit-taking core investment company will merge its wholly-owned non-deposit-taking systemically important NBFC subsidiary with itself?

13. Which hyperlocal delivery startup has announced the launch of its delivery-as-a-service vertical Velocity?

14. Which edible and non-edible oil company has appointed Priyam N Patel as the managing director of the company?

15. Which streaming platform has launched the ad ‘TV Dekho Toh Aise’, featuring former cricketer Kapil Dev and cricketer Jasprit Bumrah, for TATA IPL 2024?

16. Which brand has launched the campaign ‘Dil ko na kar mana’ for its flavoured oats range?

17. Which fashion brand has announced the continuation of its partnership with actors Janhvi Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur?

18. Which smartphone brand has roped in actor Shahid Kapoor as product ambassador for its upcoming model?

19. Which fashion-tech platform has launched the campaign ‘Your Closet’ with actress and brand ambassador Athiya Shetty?

20. Which company has acquired the Topline brand of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes and four companies associated with the brand for Rs 265 crore?

21. Which toxin-free and natural personal care brand has entered the personal wash category with moisturising lotion soaps in 4 variants – Ubtan, Vitamin C, Multani Mitti, and Neem?

22. Which electrolyte drink has roped in cricketer Ruturaj Gaikwad as brand ambassador, and has introduced a low sugar variant through the campaign?

23. Which sports performance brand has joined hands with its brand athlete and tennis player, Rohan Bopanna, to amplify its global brand campaign?

24. Which brand has launched the “Mood Jaisa Lighting Waisa” campaign for its Trio Ceiling Lights?

25. Which financial services company launched the digital campaign ‘#LimitlessGrowth’ to celebrate International Women's Day?

26. Which non-banking financial company (NBFC) unveiled a new and revamped brand identity, introducing a visual language built around the concept of 'Windows of Opportunity'?

27. Which online marketplace launched its Women’s Day campaign "Products aur Profession ka koi gender nahi hota hai”?

28. Which professional haircare products brand launched the ‘iNOA Shades Of Red’ campaign for Women’s Day?

29. Which hospitality brand has launched a new TVC ‘A Gift of Happiness’?

30. Which company last week said it has commissioned India’s largest solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) project at Rajnandgaon in Chhattisgarh?

31. Which company has entered into an exclusive distribution and promotion agreement with Sanofi India for the latter’s cardiovascular products in India?

32. Which company has launched Olaparib, a PARP inhibitor, under the brand name IBYRA in India, making advanced cancer treatment accessible to all?

33. Which company has invested Rs 284 crore each in three of its subsidiaries - Ethane Coral LLC, Ethane Diamond LLC, and Ethane Jade LLC - totalling Rs 852.8 crore ($102.9 million)?

34. Which Mumbai-based pharmaceutical company is claiming to have developed the world´s first human insulin eye drops designed to treat corneal eye conditions?

35. Which cooling products and AC brand has launched its summer campaign 'Shor Kam, Kaam Zyada' to promote its new SmartAir AC series?

36. Which air conditioning and commercial refrigeration brand has launched the summer campaign '#GarmiKiChhutti', featuring cricketer and brand ambassador Virat Kohli?

37. Which air cooler brand has launched the campaign 'Chills Like An AC' featuring actors and couple Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa?

38. Which edible oil brand has launched the ‘#ChunoSahi’ campaign?

39. Which proptech company has launched a television commercial for its professional AC servicing?

40. Which dialysis care services company has acquired Renal Therapy Solutions Inc (RTSI), a dialysis network in the Philippines?

41. Which global multi-specialist sports brand has unveiled a new 'orbit' logo, and a new purpose “Move People Through the Wonders of Sport”?

42. Which financial and investment platform launched the 'GRWM. Getting Ready With Me, For The World!' for Women’s Day?

43. Which beverage brand has roped in actress Tamannaah Bhatia as the face of the brand for its latest campaign?

44. Which mutual fund has appointed Madhu Nair as the chief executive officer?

45. Which company has merged its premium grocery vertical InsanelyGood with its quick commerce vertical?

46. Which brand has launched Korean-flavoured savoury snacks, and has collaborated with popular South Korean singer Aoora for a new song "Maeun Maeun" to promote it?

47. Which home electricals brand has launched its latest campaign ‘#ShockinglyBright’, featuring actor Varun Sharma?

48. Which audio brand has appointed cricketer Dhruv Jurel as its latest brand ambassador?

49. Which D2C Indian fashion label has unveiled its latest campaign ‘Colours of Spring’ for the spring-summer collection?

50. Which company has acquired Biocon Biologics’ India branded formulations business for Rs 1,242 crore?

51. Which apparel brand has announced the launch of its 2024 Spring/Summer campaign, ‘Summers are for Linen’, starring actress and brand ambassador Katrina Kaif?

52. Which realty company unveiled the campaign ‘Deserved – Reserved’ for Women’s Day?

53. Which cattle feed brand has launched a campaign featuring actor Akshay Kumar?

54. Which unisex eyewear brand has unveiled its latest digital campaign, 'Holi Kab Hai?’?

55. Which housing finance company announced its new initiative ‘Achiev-Her’ to celebrate the strength and accomplishments of its female employees?

56. Which footwear brand has launched its Holi campaign, featuring new brand ambassadors Vedang Raina and Rasha Thadani?

57. Celebrating World Sleep Day, which brand announced the launch of its ‘#OneMoreHour’ campaign?

58. Which investment-tech company has launched a series "Traders ka Andekha Sach’?

59. Which electric vehicle company has released a rap song 'Hum Hai Bhaiya Delivery Boys'?

60. Which biscuit brand has launched the ‘#HungryForGold’ campaign, aiming to ignite a hunger for sports beyond cricket?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1042 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli



March 10, 2024

Biz Quizzard 1041

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period March 04 - 09. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which automobile company last week announced the demerge of the company into two separate listed companies?

2. Which MNC has broken ground for a new facility to manufacture its Carl-Gustaf weapons in Haryana, in what is the first 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) venture in the defence sector?

3. The Reserve Bank of India last week gave its go-ahead to the merger of which two small finance banks, the first-ever merger between two small finance banks?

4. Real estate platform Magicbricks has launched an initiative that spotlights all the new projects across key cities. What has it been branded as?

5. Which microfinance company has entered into a definitive agreement with Advent International and Multiples Private Equity for an investment of Rs 1,930 crore, or $230 million?

6. Which beverage brand has roped in actress Nayanthara as brand ambassador?

7. Which financial services firm has launched its Women's Day campaign ‘Tum Shakti Ho, Tum Saksham Ho’?

8. Which life insurance brand has launched the ‘Zimmedari lagey pyaari’ campaign?

9. Which jewellery brand has launched the ‘#SimplyMe’ digital campaign ahead of International Women’s Day, featuring actress and brand ambassador Wamiqa Gabbi?

10. Which business group plans to venture into the gold jewellery business with the official launch of Novel Jewels in June?

11. Which Korean beauty and skincare brand has announced actress Khushi Kapoor as the first-ever face of the brand in India?

12. Which meats and seafood brand has launched a film featuring actors Gajraj Rao and Sheeba Chaddha, highlighting the ‘India’s Juiciest Chicken’ title by the National Meat Research Institute?

13. On World Dosa Day (March 3), which food brand unveiled four new authentic variants of Chutney?

14. Which beauty brand has launched a film featuring actress and brand ambassador Diana Penty for Women’s Day?

15. Which MNC has announced the launch of its much-awaited blockbuster medication Vabysmo (faricimab) in India?

16. Which software company has elevated Manish Prasad as president and managing director for Indian subcontinent?

17. RBI last week barred which NBFC from extending loans against shares, including financing subscriptions to IPOs of shares and debentures, with immediate effect?

18. Which healthtech company has introduced Swandook, an innovation in healthcare technology?

19. Which transport technology company has launched the campaign ‘#HarSafarKaDigitalHumsafar’?

20. Which MNC has announced the inclusion of Indian G-Securities in its Emerging Market (EM) Local Currency Government Index and related indices from January 31 next year?

21. Which speciality chemicals major has named Bhavana Bindra as MD for India, Middle East & Africa (IMEA) Region?

22. Which two-wheeler maker has announced its ‘Protect Little Riders’ campaign?

23. Which mutual fund has launched the ‘Sapno ki Kishte’ campaign for Women's Day?

24. Which sports retailer is set to introduce the second edition of the 'Play Your Own Way' campaign, promoting inclusivity and empowerment for women of all ages, backgrounds, and sizes?

25. Which beauty and fashion destination has launched Rihanna’s beauty brand Fenty Beauty in India?

26. Which sports property has launched the campaign ‘Ajab Rang Dikhega’?

27. Which two-wheeler maker has announced its entry into the French market and unveiled its range of vehicles at the Salon du Deux Roues in Lyon, France?

28. Which electric cycle brand has launched its ‘Daddy of all E-cycles’ campaign starring Marathi actor, Upendra Limaye?

29. Which online skill gaming platform has launched the campaign 'Science of Gaming'?

30. Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Ltd has become the first standalone health insurance company to achieve which milestone count of settled claims?

31. Which mutual fund has launched the film ‘Seekh’ to educate investors about the relevance of SIP by drawing parallels from life?

32. Glenn Saldanha has resigned as the chairman and nonexecutive director of which active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) maker following the change of ownership of the company?

33. Which state last week launched India´s first government-backed OTT platform called CSpace?

34. Airbus has signed a contract with which business school for aviation training in India?

35. Which professional services MNC will acquire California-headquartered edtech platform, Udacity?

36. Which company's Dubai arm, Ospree International FZCO, has acquired France-based Le Marche Duty Free SAS (LMDF) at a cost of 5,000 euros?

37. Which quick commerce brand has unveiled its latest campaign, ‘#SuperPapa’?

38. Which beverage brand has released a sequel to its last year’s campaign ‘#everyBODYcan’?

39. On the occasion of Women’s Day, which retailer has unveiled the ‘#Don’tStop’ campaign?

40. Which company is venturing into the decorative paints market with the debut of Haisha Paints?

41. Which energy solutions company, as part of its ‘#WomenInEnergy’ campaign, has launched a digital film on the occasion of International Women’s Day?

42. Which confectionery brand has unveiled the 'Shape of Fun' campaign to introduce new jelly shapes?

43. Which online platform for buying and selling used cars has announced the launch of its month-long campaign 'It’s a Woman’s World' on the occasion of International Women’s Day?

44. Which homegrown fashion brand has unveiled its digital campaign ‘Strength Meets Style’ featuring cricketer Renuka Singh Thakur?

45. Actress Shraddha Kapoor has joined which Pune-based jewelry startup as co-founder?

46. Which snack brand has collaborated with Marvel to launch a range of healthy snacks?

47. Which company has launched the ‘#InvestInWomen’ campaign, showcasing the transformative impact of investing in women across its diverse portfolio of businesses?

48. Which online travel portal commemorated Women’s Day 2024 with the launch of a digital film ‘#BreakTheCage’?

49. Which grocery retailer has partnered with chef and entrepreneur Sanjeev Kapoor to launch a frozen foods brand Precia?

50. Which advertising personality from India was presented with the IAA Golden Compass Award at the 45th IAA World Congress held in Penang, Malaysia?

51. Which Ahmedabad-based full-service clinical research organisation (CRO) has announced the appointment of Mahesh Bhalgat as the Group chief executive officer (CEO)?

52. Which general insurer last week launched a new product called ´Health PowHER´ designed to address women´s healthcare needs at various stages of their lives?

53. Which general insurer last week launched “Insurance Samjho”, a Generative AI powered bot designed to simplify insurance complexities for customers?

54. Which general insurance company has elevated Animesh Das as CEO?

55. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) last week barred which company from acting as the lead manager for any new public issue of debt securities due to alleged fraudulent practices?

56. Which brand has launched its first campaign with the positioning ‘We get kids’ fashion’?

57. Which food company has unveiled its new brand identity, logo, and brand mascot Funzy?

58. Which audio wearable brand, in collaboration with comedian Aishwarya Mohanraj, has launched a campaign taking a stand against the objectification of women in songs?

59. Which hair care brand has launched the campaign ‘#WomenofSubstance’?

60. Which smart wearable and watch manufacturer has partnered with CueZen, a global leader in predictive and generative AI for health, to develop a new generation of smart wearables?

61. Which omnichannel renovations and interior platform has launched its Women’s Day campaign ‘#RethinkThePalette’?

62. Which perfume brand has released a new film starring brand ambassadors and actors Tara Sutaria and Kartik Aryan?

63. Which diversified technology company has introduced its latest GREEN IMPACT campaign ‘Push for Change’, urging the youth to commit to building a better tomorrow?

64. Which brand has launched the ‘#NoJunkChocolateyCrunch’ campaign for its Ragi Bites Choco Sticks?

65. Which luggage brand launched the campaign ‘Give Her Space’ for Women’s Day?

66. Which paint brand has launched ‘Inspired by Kerala, Dedicated to Kerala’ campaign showcasing new heritage-inspired packaging?

67. Which digital healthcare platform has launched the ‘#InspireInclusion’ campaign in honour of International Women’s Day?

68. Which hearing aid technology company has launched a month-long awareness campaign ‘#HearTheChange’?

69. Which multivitamin brand has unveiled the ‘#LookDeeper’ initiative to mark International Women's Day?

70. Which beverage brand has launched a campaign featuring actors Aamir Khan and Darsheel Safary?

71. Which intercity electric bus service launched the ‘#UnloadYourWorries’ campaign for International Women's Day?

72. Which beverage brand has unveiled the 'Argentina Jao, Team Argentina Ka Match Dekho' summer campaign?

73. Which automobile brand has launched the video ‘Silent Dreams’, as part of its social awareness campaign for girl child education based on insights from its Unnati Wings4her programme?

74. Which online credit solution provider launched the campaign 'Inspiring Inclusion: One Loan at a Time' for International Women’s Day?

75. Which brand launched its International Women’s Day campaign ‘How to Eat like a lady’?

76. Which smartphone brand launched its latest digital campaign, ‘The Seat – Celebration of Women in STEM’?

77. Which business group launched the campaign ‘ChangeTheGame’ for Women’s Day?

78. Which mattress brand launched the ‘#SleepFirstHealthFirst’ campaign for Women’s Day and World Sleep Day?

79. Which hair serum brand launched its Women’s Day campaign ‘#ExpressInStyle’?

80. Which healthcare provider last week unveiled the ZAP-X Gyroscopic Radiosurgery Platform, used in carrying out non-invasive brain tumour treatment?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1041 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli