August 27, 2023

Biz Quizzard 1013

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period August 21 - 26. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which company is increasing stake in its subsidiary and new-age jewellery brand CaratLane to 98.28% by acquiring an additional 27.18% share for Rs 4,621 crore?

2. Family investment offices of Ranjan Pai, Harsh Mariwala, and Hemendra Kothari have picked up a stake in which ecommerce firm for about Rs 435 crore?

3. Which oil retailer has announced former cricketer Rahul Dravid as its new brand ambassador?

4. Which pharma company has acquired diabetes brands ONDERO and ONDERO MET from Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH. including the trademark rights, for €26 million?

5. Which QSR chain has introduced the Kartik Aaryan Meal, which includes the actor’s favorites from the menu?

6. Which company has recently unveiled its in-house brand, 'Fabricare,' which specialises in high-performance fabrics, and released an ad featuring actors Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt?

7. Which platform for informed online education choices has unveiled its latest campaign, ‘#DabbeseBahar’?

8. Which footwear brand has introduced its latest collection NitPro, as an integral facet of its athleisure sub-brand, Leap7x?

9. Which fragrance brand has collaborated with former cricketer Sourav Ganguly for its upcoming TVC-led campaign?

10. Technology entrepreneur John Warnock died on August 18 at age 82. He was the co-founder of which well-known company?

11. Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting has announced the re-launch of which ayurvedic soap brand in Maharashtra, with the ‘Apne Desh Ka Glow’ campaign?

12. Which Chinese smartphone brand is marking its re-entry into India through a licensing deal?

13. Which infrastructure development company has acquired a 50.10% stake in Michigan Engineers (MEPL), an EPC company in the urban water infrastructure segment, for Rs 137 crore?

14. Which oil exploration company announced that the company’s Executive Director and CFO, Ramasamy Jeevanandam, would be the Managing Director from October 1?

15. Which biscuit brand has launched the ‘#Feelthefit’ campaign featuring actor Ranveer Singh?

16. Which brand has launched the ‘Khayaal Rakhne Vaale Haath’ campaign for its new handwash packs?

17. Which eyewear brand has launched a K-Pop collection through an AI-driven campaign?

18. Which matrimony platform has launched the 'Be Choosy 2.0' campaign?

19. Which realty company has announced former cricketer Sourav Ganguly as its national brand ambassador?

20. Global logistics and supply chain major CEVA Logistics has entered into an agreement to acquire 96% stake in which tech-driven third-party warehouse and distribution service provider?

21. HDFC Capital Advisors and which company will set up a joint venture platform to undertake both plotted developments and low-rise projects across key property markets in India?

22. Which automobile company announced the launch of its ‘100 Years of Driving Smiles' campaign?

23. Which incense sticks brand has launched a campaign featuring cricketer MS Dhoni, with an emphasis on ‘Mann Ki Shanti’?

24. Which confectionery brand has launched the campaign ‘Har pal fun kar’, featuring cricketer Jasprit Bumrah?

25. Which financial services company has roped in cricketer Shubman Gill as its brand ambassador?

26. Which bags and accessories brand from Bagzone Lifestyle has roped in actor Ranveer Singh as brand ambassador?

27. Which toothpaste brand variant has roped in actor Kartik Aaryan as brand ambassador?

28. Which paint brand has launched the campaign ‘#StealsTheSpotlight’ featuring actress Deepika Padukone, and director Karan Johar?

29. Which bank has announced its partnership with five badminton players – Lakshya Sen, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty, Treesa Jolly, and Gayatri Gopichand?

30. The government last week launched a programme aimed at improving road safety by raising the safety standards of motor vehicles. What is it called?

31. Which toxin-free and natural personal care brand launched a digital video campaign 'For Every Mom, Through Every Change' featuring actress Neha Dhupia?

32. Which automobile brand unveiled the country’s largest outdoor installation made of LEGO bricks, at Cyberhub, Gurugram?

33. Which paint brand has launched a campaign with the positioning of offering maximum coverage, featuring actors Alia Bhatt and Ayushmann Khuranna?

34. Actress Urvashi Rautela has teamed up with entrepreneur Rohit Khemmka to introduce which “smart skincare” brand?

35. Which digital infrastructure solutions company has acquired Sheltera Construction Intl Limited to strengthen its foothold in the small cell and optic fibre domains?

36. Which technology company has appointed Pulkit Trivedi as India managing director?

37. Which sports experiences and travel platform launched the digital campaign ‘Experience The Exclusive’, featuring sports personalities Sourav Ganguly and Mary Kom?

38. Which watch brand has roped in cricketer Shubman Gill as its brand ambassador?

39. Which sustainable and slow fashion brand has launched the campaign ‘#KillerFashion’?

40. TVS Motor Company last week unveiled ‘first-of-its-kind’ crossover electric two-wheeler, targeting Gen Z and millennials globally. What has it been branded as?

41. Which protein supplement brand has launched the campaign "Suno Khudki Karo Khudki", featuring Kritarth Chauhan, National Callisthenics Champion (2020, 2022)?

42. Which demi-fine jewellery brand has released a new film “Thankyou Bhaiya”, celebrating Raksha Bandhan?

43. Which personal care brand launched the ‘#pHmatters’ campaign for its Hair Care portfolio?

44. Which denim and lifestyle brand has unveiled the campaign "#ThreadsOfLove" for Raksha Bandhan?

45. Which luxury Swiss chocolate brand has announced the opening of its first exclusive store in India at DLF Emporio in New Delhi?

46. Which edible oil brand has launched an ad featuring actress Kalki Koechlin to promote its Olive Pomace Oil?

47. Which fast-moving electrical goods (FMEG) company has announced its latest campaign, ‘#RishtonKiGrooming’, to celebrate the joyous festival of Rakhi?

48. Which global influencer marketing B2B SaaS platform has roped in Hemang Mehta as its country manager for India?

49. HDFC Bank last week launched a new credit card in partnership with which international hotel chain?

50. Which Indian company last week roped in tennis legend Rafael Nadal as global brand ambassador?

51. Which IT company has introduced Quasar, a Gen AI platform for enterprise AI development?

52. Which food company launched the ‘Pyaar Ka Tohfa’ campaign celebrating Raksha Bandhan?

53. Which retailer has elevated Kavindra Mishra as Executive Director & CEO?

54. Which eye care company has launched the 'See Brilliantly, Live Brilliantly' campaign, highlighting Cataract surgery benefits?

55. Which adaptive learning ecosystem has launched the film ‘Rakshabandhan in the Life of a UPSC Aspirant’ with the positioning 'Your personal UPSC mentor'?

56. Which company last week launched its youth-focused fashion retail brand Yousta with the opening of its first store in Hyderabad’s Sarath City Mall?

57. Which global premium pets company has entered India to sell dogs and cats related accessories, apparel, grooming products, and more?

58. Which snack and packaged food manufacturer has launched its Raksha Bandhan film, an extension of the ‘#PyarKaMeethaBandhan’ campaign, to raise awareness about adoption?

59. Which gifting solutions company has unveiled its brand mascot, an animated bespectacled giraffe named ‘AMA', and is expanding into the children’s category?

60. Reliance Industries last week announced that it has entered into an understanding with which hospitality major to jointly manage three properties across India and the UK?

61. Private equity firm Roark Capital Group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire which quick service restaurant (QSR) chain for $9.55 billion?

62. Which company’s wholly-owned subsidiary has entered into an agreement to buy out the remaining stake held by founder and his affiliates in Ravindranath GE Medical Associates (RGE)?

63. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has awarded the title sponsorship rights for all BCCI international and domestic home matches to which banking company?

64. Which omni-channel jewellery retailer last week appointed Avnish Anand as its new chief executive?

65. Which Indian IT company last week announced a brand partnership with Polish tennis star and four-time grand slam winner Iga Swiatek?

66. Which jewellery brand has roped in cricketer Suryakumar Yadav as brand ambassador?

67. Which packaged water brand has partnered with the Mollywood movie, King of Kotha, starring Dulquer Salmaan?

68. Which food and grocery delivery platform has launched its Raksha Bandhan film featuring OTT actors Satish Ray, Shrishti Srivastava, and Manik Papneja?

69. Which healthcare provider has launched a campaign with the core message of ‘Take Care Of Yourself’?

70. Kalyan Jewellers opened 11 new stores across India in August, including one in Jammu last week. Which global stores milestone did it touch with this launch?


Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1013 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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