July 23, 2023

Biz Quizzard 1008

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period July 17 - 22. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Morgan Stanley PE Asia has acquired a controlling stake in which Delhi-headquartered chain of oncology hospitals and radiation therapy centres from Italy's KOS Group?

2. Which company in the wellness industry has recently launched a natural sugar replacer called "Everyday Sweet"?

3. Which brand is celebrating its ‘Heritage’ footwear collection with the 'Iconic Everywhere' campaign?

4. Belgium’s Proximus Group has signed a definitive agreement to buy 57.56% stake in which cloud communication platform provider through a unit for Rs 5,922 crore in cash?

5. Which industry body has elected Shree Cements managing director Neeraj Akhoury as its president?

6. Which MNC tyre maker has announced the appointment of Shantanu Deshpande as Managing Director for India?

7. Which home appliances company has announced the appointment of Salil Kapoor as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)?

8. Which online youth fashion brand has acquired Direct-to-Customer (D2C) online casual sneaker start-up Flatheads?

9. Which mobile game has launched the film "Ab Dhadkane Hongi Tez"?

10. Which mattress company has purchased a 35% stake in the furniture rental company Furlenco?

11. Which company has roped in actress Madhuri Dixit as a brand ambassador to promote its brands “Jaipur Kurti” and “Desi Fusion By Jaipur Kurti”?

12. Which brand, known for its batteries, has launched the 'For the New You' campaign?

13. Which dry fruits and nuts company in Karnataka recently launched the campaign 'Ishte Na'?

14. Which Gurgaon-based multi-beverage brands company has forayed into energy drink category with ‘Hustle’?

15. Which loyalty program development and implementation company has announced that it will be rebranding, and changing its name to - Edenred, the name of its French multinational parent?

16. Which tyre manufacturer has introduced a new product line, the LYFMAX X3 series for truck tyres?

17. India’s total active install base of 5G smartphones has crossed which milestone mark, as per Counterpoint Research?

18. Auto parts firm Sundaram Clayton Ltd has been rechristened. What is the new name?

19. Perfetti Van Melle India’s Mentos has collaborated with which beverage brand to launch a limited-edition single and multipack offering in the country?

20. Which hospitality technology platform last week announced its foray into premium resorts and hotels category with the launch of its new brand – ‘Palette’?

21. Which lubricant brand has unveiled a new campaign, ‘#BadhteRahoAage’?

22. Which cement company has launched the "Naam se toh kaee Kaam se Ek hi No.1" campaign?

23. Which biscuit brand has launched ‘Anaivarukkum', a region-specific campaign celebrating Tamil Nadu’s rich linguistic diversity and regional pride?

24. Which life insurance brand has announced its collaboration with cricketer Shubman Gill, to take forward its brand journey of being life goal enablers?

25. Which snacks maker has acquired 49% stake in emerging snacks company Bhujialalji?

26. Former Intel India country head Nivruti Rai has joined as the managing director and CEO of which investment promotion and facilitation body?

27. Which microfinance company will acquire Sachin Bansal-led Chaitanya India Fin Credit for around Rs 1,000 crore, subject to regulatory approval from the RBI?

28. Which sustainable baby & mom care brand has announced actress Alia Bhatt as its investor and brand ambassador?

29. Which food and beverage company recently announced the launch of a new product category of Junior Peanut Butter under its brand Oleev Kitchen?

30. Which business group last week announced a £4-billion (about Rs 42,000 crore) battery cell gigafactory project in the UK?

31. US-based Bryant University and which Bengaluru-based university have announced the launch of a global executive MBA programme?

32. Which automobile company has promoted interim CEO Adrian Mardell as chief executive officer for three years?

33. Which on-demand logistics company has introduced inter-city courier services, with deliveries to more than 19,000 locations across India?

34. Which Coimbatore, India, and US-based response management software company has rebranded itself as ‘Responsive’?

35. Which dry fruits and nuts company has launched the campaign "Healthy Ko Rakhe Healthy", featuring former cricketer, and brand ambassador Rahul Dravid?

36. Which automobile company has announced its new brand philosophy - “Let’s Explore”, with the campaign, “Make every KM count”?

37. Which Ayurveda-based personal care and nutrition brand for children has roped in actress Shriya Saran as its first brand ambassador?

38. Which sports property has launched the campaign 'It Takes One Day', featuring actor Shah Rukh Khan?

39. Which audio solutions brand unveiled its latest digital ad campaign, "Bass ka Boss," featuring its brand ambassador, actor Sidharth Malhotra?

40. Which business personality has acquired Bangalore-based beauty and personal care retail chain 'Health and Glow' from the family offices of Rajan Raheja and Hemendra Kothari for Rs 700-750 crore?

41. Which men’s celebration wear brand has launched a one-of-a-kind limited-edition collection, ‘Legendary Celebrations’, in collaboration with Marvel?

42. The board of directors of which company has approved an investment of around Rs 205 crore to acquire Multitech Auto Private Ltd and its wholly-owned subsidiary Mal Metallik?

43. Which business group has acquired the Viceroy Bangalore Hotels Pvt. Ltd, following a bidding process?

44. Which Hyderabad-based speciality chemical manufacturer has acquired 100 per cent stake in Chennai-based Ramadas Minerals Pvt Ltd?

45. Which state has got the country’s first Construction Innovation Hub (CIH)?

46. Which wearable brand has unveiled Smart Ring in India, with a focus on health and fitness?

47. Which online poker platform has roped in actor Abhay Deol as brand ambassador, and has launched the campaign “Everyone’s Game”?

48. Which electric scooter manufacturer has unveiled the campaign ‘Simp My Ride’, created in collaboration with artist Kunel Gaur?

49. Which brand has unveiled the digital film ‘Hero Banne Ka Power’ for its rechargeable torches?

50. ITC last week became the seventh Indian company to cross which milestone market capitalisation mark?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1008 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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