November 11, 2018

Biz Quizzard 763

Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period November 05 - 10. Hope you enjoy it.

1. In a first for India, HSBC has executed a trade finance transaction using blockchain, which massively reduced the time taken for processing the documents. Which client?

2. Which company has signed an agreement to buy entire stake in KEC International’s Rajasthan-based power transmission arm at an enterprise value of Rs 227.5 crore?

3. Which dialysis and kidney care provider has acquired the Rs 50-crore Indian operations of the world’s second largest kidney care provider and US-listed Fortune500 firm DaVita?

4. Patanjali last week launched its apparel and accessory store in New Delhi. What has it been branded as?

5. Chinese electrical appliance maker Midea will introduce which brand of home appliances in Indian market?

6. Which bank last week said it will divest its stake either fully or partially in various joint venture firms - ASREC India, India International Bank (Malaysia) Bhd and IndiaFirst Life Insurance Co?

7. Which MNC has launched a digital video, Umeed ka Diya, on the occasion of Diwali under its #TuJashnBan campaign?

8. Which electrical wires brand has launched its new campaign ‘Naye India ke Badhte Load ke Liye’?

9. This is a nice campaign. Which brand has launched the campaign ‘#LookUp again’ for Diwali?

10. Which company has become the first to be recognised as a WorldGBC corporate activity partner in Asia-Pacific, to accelerate the uptake of net zero carbon buildings in the Asia-Pacific region?

11. After Australia and the UK, Indian ride-hailing company Ola is now foraying into which country?

12. A consortium of lenders led by which bank has taken ‘symbolic possession’ of the cricket stadium in Pune that had hosted several Indian Premier League matches as well one-day internationals?

13. Which air purifier brand has announced a public awareness campaign to educate people about the importance and benefits of a ‘healthy sleep’ with its brand ambassador Kareena Kapoor Khan?

14. Which MNC has debuted its subscription-based audio book service Audible in India, offering access to over 2,00,000 audiobooks?

15. Which IT firm has acquired Stelligent Systems LLC in an all-cash deal valued at USD 25 million (about Rs 175 crore)?

16. Which MNC has expanded its product range with the launch of ‘Atmosphere Drive’, an air-purifier for vehicles?

17. Which MNC has named Robyn Denholm as its new chairman?

18. Bhavdeep Singh has resigned as the CEO of which healthcare company?

19. The government has approved strategic disinvestment of entire stake in which PSU to a consortium of four ports?

20. Thai businessman Chatchaval Jiaravanon has agreed to buy which publication brand for $150 million in the latest deal for titles from the former Time Inc family?

21. Which brand has roped in Indian Heptathlete Swapna Burman as its newest brand ambassador?

22. Which media monitoring agency has acquired the business of Comniscient Group’s Bluebytes News?

23. Which home-grown perfume house has entered into a strategic association with perfume and cosmetics retailer, Parcos?

24. Which fund house has launched a six-video series campaign titled “Reach for Better”, in partnership with The Better India?

25. Which jewellery brand has launched its new television commercial, featuring actress Revathy?

Please mail your answers 12 pm next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 763 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli

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