Biz Quizzard 1022

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

1. Which bank said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of Ashok Vaswani as its MD & CEO for a period of three years?

2. Which country has emerged as India's biggest trading partner during the first half of the current financial year?

3. Which bank has introduced a campaign aimed at promoting its personalised financial app, 'INDIE'?

4. Which sunflower oil brand has launched a new television commercial in Tamil, featuring actress and brand ambassador Samantha Prabhu?

5. Which skincare brand has launched its ‘#DuggaDuga’ campaign, celebrating the beauty of those who have so far remained behind the scenes?

6. Which electrical solutions brand has unveiled its Durga Puja campaign 'Sharoda Anjali' on unsung heroes of Kolkata?

7. Parag Desai, 49, died on October 22, a week after he suffered injuries when chased by stray dogs. He was the executive director of which beverage company?

8. Which company, through its subsidiary, has entered into an agreement for buying 51 percent stake in Styleverse Lifestyle for Rs 155 crore?

9. Fumio Oshima, who headed global operations at Dentsu Inc in the mid to late 1990s and early 2000s, has been elected as group chairman of which advertising group?

10. The recent inauguration of India’s first Regional Rapid Transit System also marked the global debut of which MNC’s modern signalling systems with integrated platform screening doors?

11. Which hospitality loyalty program has unveiled its latest campaign, ‘India All-ways on my mind’?

12. Which watch store has unveiled its ‘#Time Is Changing’ DVC campaign, a powerful celebration of Navaratri that pays homage to the Goddesses of today?

13. Akbar Al Baker is retiring as the chief executive of which MNC airline after a 27-year stint?

14. Which PSU has won a bid to acquire PTC India’s wind power unit for Rs 925 crore?

15. Who has launched his maiden fund, VSS Investments Fund, which will focus on backing startups in new frontier technologies including artificial intelligence (AI) and electric vehicles?

16. Which US energy giant will buy its rival Hess for $53 billion in an all-stock deal?

17. Which snack brand has reintroduced cricketer MS Dhoni as its brand ambassador in its new campaign?

18. Which toothpaste brand has released the ad ‘The Sweet Truth’ showing diverse Indian households brushing their teeth with desserts?

19. Which fashion label has introduced its autumn/winter collection of 2023 with a new brand campaign ‘You are the celebration’?

20. Which company has sold a gold loan portfolio of Rs 725 crore to the Asset Reconstruction Company of India (Arcil) almost at par?

21. Which QSR chain has launched the ‘Swaad aisa, India jaisa’ campaign to introduce new flavours of its main offering?

22. Which confectionery brand has roped in actor Ranveer Singh as brand ambassador?

23. Which logistics company has announced the launch of its festive campaign, ‘#HarParcelMeJaanBastiHai’?

24. The Delhi high court in a trademark dispute has ordered an Agra business to pay compensation of Rs 10 lakh to which company in a case involving usage of the latter’s ‘leaping cat’ logo?

25. Which mattress brand has launched a campaign featuring culinary expert Kunal Vijaykar?

26. General Atlantic (GA), a private equity investor, has entered into an agreement with entities held by Affirma Capital to acquire a minority stake in which travel distribution platform?

27. Which Korean brand, earlier in India in a different segment, has formed a strategic licensing partnership with Gurugram-based Kelwon Electronics and Appliances?

28. Which business group has incorporated a wholly-owned subsidiary company ‘Udanvat Leasing IFSC” on October 23, 2023, for its foray into aircraft leasing space?

29. Which health and wellness solutions platform for seniors has launched the ‘Let Your Love for Life Never Age’ campaign?

30. Real estate investment and asset management firm Alta Capital has acquired Goldman Sachs’ and Warburg Pincus’ 100% stake in which student housing platform for around Rs 2,700 crore)?

31. Which watch brand has onboarded actress Katrina Kaif as its global brand ambassador?

32. Which online insurance marketplace has roped in comedian Kapil Sharma for a series of ad films, marking his return as the brand ambassador?

33. Which new audio brand has roped in footballer Sunil Chhetri as brand ambassador and has released its first film showcasing its core vision, ‘Ab India Khelega’?

34. Which brand has unveiled a new campaign with its brand ambassador and actress Jacqueline Fernandez to launch its whiteglow vitamin C range of skin care products?

35. Which brand has released a new campaign ‘#RukeNahiToonteNahi’ to unveil its new range of Mixer Grinders right in time for the festive season?

36. Which smartphone brand has launched an ad featuring actor Anil Kapoor in his iconic Mr India avatar?

37. Which financial services firm has introduced its first brand film ‘Jey Thaat’ that talks about investing with confidence?

38. Which chewable Calcium and Vitamin D tablet brand has launched the campaign ‘Do Haddiyon Ko Dum’?

39. The RBI has increased the minimum amount to be deposited in a non-callable deposit to what amount from Rs 15 lakh?

40. Which PSU has tied up with Chevron to introduce Caltex brand lubricants in India?

41. Which intimate wear brand has launched the "Check Yourself Out" campaign for breast cancer awareness?

42. Which food company has launched a film ‘Lie Detector Test', featuring its CEO, D.S. Sachdeva, to promote its pasta?

43. Which financial services marketplace has launched a campaign ‘Even Celebs Need It!’, featuring actors Tusshar Kapoor, Dino Morea, and Zayed Khan?

44. Which whisky brand has roped in actor Sharad Malhotra as brand ambassador?

45. Which automated platform for secured lending has launched the campaign ‘Tarakki Pakki’ featuring actor Pratik Gandhi?

46. In a bid to fight negative perception and “misinformation” about gaming, online gaming companies have come together to set up a skill gaming institute. What is it called?

47. Which pharma company has entered into a binding agreement with Rxilient Biohub for the sale of its manufacturing facility in Singapore for $15 million?

48. Marks & Spencer India (M&S) has opened a new store at Linking Road, Santacruz, Mumbai. Which store count milestone has it touched with this launch?

49. Which realty company has sold its entire 31.67% stake in a joint venture, Sangam City Township, which is planning to develop a township project in Pune?

50. Which Rajasthan-based firm has become the first company to produce memory chips in India?

51. Which steel company has developed a new product – TMT Fe550D wire rods - to be used in the highspeed Mumbai coastal road project?

52. Which international health and wellness brand has unveiled its new ad film, starring actress Sanjana Sanghi?

53. Which fashion brand has launched its festive campaign, featuring actors and siblings Saif and Soha Ali Khan, to introduce Autumn-Winter ‘23 collection, inspired by Koh-i-Noor range?

54. Which Indian wear brand for women has launched the film 'Mere Rang He Meri Reeti', featuring actress Kriti Sanon?

55. Which company is acquiring Wistron’s operations in India for $125 million (Rs 1,000 crore), that will make it the first Indian company to manufacture Apple iPhones?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1022 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1021

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period October 16 - 21. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which company has launched an assured buyback programme for its motorcycles, the first motorcycle maker to do so in India?

2. The bankruptcy court has approved the acquisition of Topworth Steel and Power by which company?

3. Which digital public infrastructure (DPI) and population-scale e-governance solutions company unveiled its first ever 360 degrees brand campaign 'Change is Growth’?

4. Which beverage brand has launched the campaign 'The Real Magic of Pujo'?

5. Which pharma company last week announced the appointment of Punit Patel as president and chief executive officer, Americas?

6. Which electronics brand has unveiled actor Varun Dhawan as the face of its cutting-edge Smart TV offerings?

7. Which spice brand from the house of Lifestyle Foods has roped in actress Karisma Kapoor as its brand ambassador for the next two years?

8. The India office of American Pistachios Growers (APG) has announced which sports personality as the brand ambassador for California-grown American pistachios in India in 2023-24 season?

9. Which lubricants brand has launched the ‘Everyday Relatability Meets Dependability’ campaign featuring former cricketer Rahul Dravid?

10. The Ratan Tata Endowment Foundation has recently bought minor stakes in which 2 Tata Group companies, marking the first investments by the group’s recently established charitable arm?

11. Which company unveiled a new campaign ‘Me Time, Marie Time’ for its Rich Marie range of products, featuring former cricketer Sourav Ganguly?

12. Which hair color and styling brand has launched the campaign, “#BreakTheRules and not your hair," for its Color Specialist range?

13. Which chocolate brand has launched an ad featuring actress Anushka Sharma?

14. The Coca-Cola company has entered the ready-to-drink alcohol market with the launch of a new drink in partnership with which MNC?

15. Which life insurance company has unveiled its new brand positioning theme, ‘Har Waqt Ke Liye Taiyaar’?

16. Which tractor maker has unveiled a new campaign, building on last year's ‘Asli Hero Ki Asli Taqat’ campaign, which portrayed farmers as the heroes of the nation who feed us all?

17. Which small finance bank has unveiled its new campaign, featuring actress Kiara Advani, under a tactical theme of "Soch Badlo aur Bank Bhi"?

18. Which company has unveiled its new festive TVC featuring brand ambassador and cricketer MS Dhoni to showcase and promote its Joylite range of festive lights?

19. Which toy manufacturer and Asmodee, a leading French firm specialised in boardgames, have partnered to introduce Dobble®, a visual perception card game, in the Indian market?

20. Collections under the small savings scheme for senior citizens crossed which milestone mark in the first half of the fiscal year?

21. The Indore bench of the NCLT has approved the acquisition of which listed renewable energy company by the consortium of SVA Family Welfare Trust and M&B Switchgears?

22. Which specialised cable manufacturer has acquired Pune-based Elegar Kepen, formerly known as Leoni Cable Solutions India Private Ltd (LCSI)?

23. Toy major Hasbro has launched cricket edition of which board game?

24. WPP announced the merger of Wunderman Thompson and VMLY&R. What will the combined entity, pitched as the world’s largest creative company, be known as?

25. Which tile adhesives brand has launched a campaign with the positioning "Chaar Ikkon Ka Power Packed Tile Solution"?

26. Which consumer electronics retailer has launched the film ‘Ichchepuroner Sharodeeya’ for Durga Pujo, celebrating the dedication and hard work of India’s artisans and craftsmen?

27. Which plywood and laminate manufacturer has launched the film ‘Beauty is what beauty does’ on acid attack survivors?

28. Which fintech app has launched the campaign 'Aapki har zaroorat ka saathi' for its digital lending platform?

29. Japan-based personal mobility solutions provider WHILL last week announced its entry into the Indian market with a strategic collaboration with which electric mobility startup?

30. Which non-bank lender is acquiring 26% equity stake in Hyderabad-based fintech solutions provider Pennant Technologies for Rs 267.50 crore?

31. Which celebration wear brand has roped in actor Ram Charan as brand ambassador and has launched a campaign featuring him?

32. Which bathroom cleaning brand has released its first-ever festive campaign ‘#MomWaliDiwali’?

33. Which industry body has launched the campaign ‘#CheeniSaMeethaIndia’ to ensure that 'cheeni,' 'sugar,' and 'sakhare' receive their well-deserved recognition?

34. Which matrimony platform has launched its latest campaign ‘The Spirit of Durga’?

35. Which QSR chain has launched the campaign ‘#ForYourOtherDiwali’?

36. Which QSR chain has launched mutton and prawn pizzas in India for the first time?

37. Which chocolate gifting brand has launched the ‘#ThisAdIsMyStore’ campaign?

38. Which chocolate company has launched a campaign ‘The Art of Fine Taste’ featuring actor Hrithik Roshan to introduce its new gift collection?

39. Which gaming brand has launched the campaign ‘#TheGameNeverStops’ featuring actress Esha Gupta?

40. Which company has launched a triple-fixed dose combination (FDC) drug for treatment of diabetes under the brand name Zita?

41. Which food delivery platform has unveiled its Durga Puja campaign, paying tribute to the spirit of the festival and the culinary treasures found at Pandals?

42. Which food delivery platform has unveiled its Durga Puja campaign “Khushir Bahon”?

43. Which FemTech health startup has launched the ‘#AbhiTohUmarHai’ campaign for World Menopause Day?

44. Private equity fund BanyanTree Growth Capital, which owns food and beverage brand Nirula’s, has acquired which Delhi-based confectionary chain?

45. Which paint brand has launched the film ‘Two Sisters’ celebrating beautiful memories?

46. Which audio brand has launched its latest campaign, "Perfect Sound for Every Mood"?

47. Which premium brand has launched a campaign to showcase its latest Kashmiri Saffron offering?

48. Which snack brand has launched a television commercial to introduce its new variant ‘Dinamita’?

49. Which footwear company has launched its festive campaign ‘Takes you to the new’?

50. Which Bengaluru-based diagnostic services provider has acquired the remaining 16% stake in Hyderabad-based Medcis PathLabs?

51. Mercedes-Benz India crossed which milestone revenue mark in the financial year ended March 31?

52. Which automobile company will pick up 26.79 per cent stake in digital logistics solutions company Freight Tiger for Rs 150 crore?

53. Which hospitality brand has launched the The Artiste Kochi hotel in Kochi?

54. Which clothing brand has forayed into quality home textile products with a new vertical and has roped in actress Raveena Tandon as its brand ambassador?

55. Which certified organic beauty brand has entered the colour cosmetics category with the launch of a new makeup line, and has roped in actress Nimrat Kaur as brand ambassador?

56. Which brand has launched the ‘Fabulous Brides’ campaign showcasing latest lingerie collection for soon-to-be brides, featuring actress Rakul Preet Singh?

57. Which brand has unveiled its new brand film series, “The Unbelievable Mattress”?

58. Which Indian wear brand has unveiled its brand film 'Har Nazar Mein Kuch Naya'?

59. Which watch brand has launched the ‘Waste More Time’ campaign with actress Ananya Pandey?

60. Nestle India has crossed which milestone quarterly revenue for the first time, for the quarter ended September 30, 2023?

61. Which beer brand has launched its latest campaign, ‘#NoFilterFriendships’ for its packaged water?

62. Which fresh food digital brand has launched the “Eat Good, Do Great.” campaign featuring actress Kareena Kapoor Khan?

63. The family office of Gland Pharma’s former promoter has acquired GBJ Hotels, which operates a five-star property under which brand in Coimbatore?

64. Which US-based online social shopping platform will shutter its India business on October 26?

65. Which bank last week said it received Reserve Bank of India´s (RBI´s) approval to acquire 100 per cent stake in microlender Sonata Finance?

66. Which company last week held the groundbreaking ceremony for its upcoming scrap-based electric arc furnace (EAF) plant in Ludhiana, its first low-carbon green steel plant in India?

67. Which company has completed the acquisition of Mittal Corp Limited through its wholly owned subsidiary for Rs 351 crore?

68. Which everyday fashion brand has roped in entertainer, actor and content creator, Bhuvan Bam as its brand ambassador?

69. Which financial services firm has launched the campaign ‘Tareeka Badlo, Business Badlega’ for Udyog Plus, a one-stop digital platform that supports micro, small and medium enterprises?

70. Which company last week announced its debut in the Venezuelan market, in an exchange filing, becoming the first Indian automaker to set foot in the South American nation?

71. Which agri-platform launched the campaign '#BetterLives For Every Agri Citizen' to unveil its brand revamp with the positioning "Behtar Kal ka Saathi" or "Partners for a better tomorrow"?

72. Cover Story Clothing Limited (CSCL) has launched which womens’ ultra-fast Gen Z fashion brand exclusively on AJIO?

73. Tata-owned air-conditioner maker Voltas has ventured into which segment as part of its plan to transform into a home appliance manufacturer?

74. Which MNC last week introduced refurbished laptops in India, its first such initiative globally?

75. Which American IT hardware firm has appointed former Apple executive Ipsita Dasgupta as senior vice president and managing director of its India business?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1021 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1020

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period October 09 - 14. Hope you enjoy it.

1. The full-scale production of the country´s first large private gold mine will begin by the end of next year. Which state?

2. Which consumer electronics retailer has unveiled its ‘Festival of dreams’ campaign to bring the joy and excitement of Durga Pujo to every household?

3. Which direct-to-consumer (D2C) beauty brand has launched a new DVC featuring actress and brand ambassador, Kareena Kapoor Khan for its Moroccan Argan Hair Care range?

4. Which innerwear brand has launched its latest campaign featuring cricketer Hardik Pandya?

5. Which brand has roped in actress Tamannaah Bhatia to endorse its newly launched range of skincare products like face wash, body wash, and body lotion?

6. Which fragrance brand has launched a campaign featuring actors Ronit Roy and Shweta Tiwary to introduce its gift packs?

7. Which beverage brand has launched an ad featuring actor Shah Rukh Khan, and cricketers Jaspreet Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, and Rohit Sharma?

8. Which food delivery and restaurant discovery platform has announced actor Ranveer Singh as its brand ambassador, and has launched an ad featuring him and cricketer Chris Gayle?

9. Which snack brand has launched a video featuring cricketer Virat Kohli, and composer and YouTuber Yashraj Mukhate for the launch of its anthem for ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup?

10. Which company will launch India's most expensive hotel next year at Ranthambore in Rajasthan, with an opening price of Rs 1.95 lakh per room per night plus taxes?

11. Which jewellery brand has unveiled a campaign for the launch of its "Swarn Banga" collection, celebrating the craft, culture, and creativity of Bengal?

12. Which FMEG brand has unveiled its Diwali campaign “Values that Stay, Lifestyle that Changes”?

13. Which smartphone brand has launched its World Cup campaign ‘Jode Bharat Ka Har Dil’?

14. Which company has unveiled a 360-degree marketing campaign, ‘My gift, my choice’, to transform how businesses celebrate Diwali with their employees?

15. Electric two-wheeler maker Ather Energy last week said it is foraying into the international market with the export of its flagship model, 450X, to which country?

16. Godrej Properties last week said it has opened a hotel, comprising 155 keys, in Vikhroli, Mumbai. What has it been branded as?

17. Which wind power operations and maintenance service provider has signed a term sheet for divestment of 100% stake in Nani Virani Wind Energy SPV (special purpose vehicle)?

18. Which MNC has agreed to buy drugmaker Mirati Therapeutics Inc. for $4.8 billion to expand its aging portfolio of cancer drugs?

19. Which commercial port in India completed 25 years of its operations on October 7?

20. Who has won the 2023 Nobel economics prize for her work exposing gender gap issues including deeply rooted wage inequality between men and women?

21. Which company and Mylab Discovery Solutions launched a point-of-care skin test for detecting latent tuberculosis infections (LTBI) at a 50-70 % cost lower than comparable tests available now?

22. Which online gaming platform launched the ad 'Ludo Mein Drinks Break?' featuring former cricketer Ravi Shastri and cricketer MS Dhoni?

23. Which pet care and nutrition brand has roped in actor and proud dog dad Varun Dhawan as its first Indian brand ambassador?

24. Which technology company and gaming brand has launched the campaign “Khelon Ka Pitara" featuring actor Ronit Roy?

25. Which footwear brand has launched its Diwali campaign 'Utsav ke Rang, Kartavya ke sang'?

26. Which cement brand has launched the ad ‘Mazbooti Ki Misaal’?

27. Which footwear brand has collaborated with actress Sonam Bajwa for the launch of the Chunky sneaker collection?

28. Which jewellery retail brand has unveiled a new campaign ‘Aishani’ which is an ode to the resilient spirit of women of Bengal?

29. Which tech-based logistics company has launched a campaign with the positioning 'Delivery hai? Ho jayega!' for the ongoing cricket world cup?

30. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has banned which public sector lender from onboarding any new customers onto its mobile application with immediate effect?

31. Former Xiaomi India head Manu Kumar Jain has joined which AI company as India CEO?

32. Which cod liver oil capsules brand has launched the digital campaign ‘#ShuruwatAajSe’?

33. Which home lifestyle brand has launched a campaign to introduce its latest innovations, the "Play Sofa" and "Tilt Sofa”?

34. Which men’s Indian wear brand has launched its latest commercial featuring actors Ranbir Kapoor and Ananya Pandey to unveil its Autumn Winter 2023 collection?

35. Which electrical and digital building infrastructure company has launched the ‘‘What’s in the box?’ campaign for its E-Shop?

36. The government has allocated flying rights to Akasa for which three countries?

37. Which Chennai-based jewellery retailer is opening its first US showroom in Dallas, Texas on October 19?

38. Ferrero India has forayed into the fast-growing snacking category by launching Shoko-Bons Crispy under which brand?

39. Which technology company has roped in footballer Sunil Chhetri as its brand ambassador?

40. Which two companies have announced the introduction of the motorcycle, Scrambler 400 X, in India?

41. Which cement brand has unveiled its latest campaign ‘Bharosa Atoot’?

42. Which personal care brand has roped in actress Sandeepa Dhar as brand ambassador?

43. Which feminine hygiene brand has launched a campaign featuring actress Barkha Singh to introduce 100% rash-free sanitary pads?

44. Which multi-brand retail store which specialises in travel gear and lifestyle accessories has launched the campaign 'EVOLVE’ featuring actor Arjun Rampal?

45. Which device care company has launched the campaign “Protection Ka All-Rounder” featuring cricketer Hardik Pandya?

46. Former cricketer Yuvraj Singh has invested in which food and beverage startup?

47. Which music company has announced the acquisition of the Indian artist management company, E-Positive?

48. Which travel platform has launched the ‘Tested by Fans’ campaign for world cup for its homestay offerings?

49. Navneet Munot, CEO of HDFC Asset Management, has been elected chairman of which industry body?

50. Which food company has been renamed as Orkla India?

51. Which home services platform last week launched a range of water purifiers under the brand ‘Native’?

52. Which group has entered into a binding agreement with France's AXA Group to acquire its 49% stake in the life insurance joint venture?

53. Which MNC has agreed to buy Pioneer Natural Resources Co. for $59.5 billion, the supermajor’s largest takeover in more than two decades?

54. Which company has acquired 75.1 % stake in Feinguss Blank, a German company with plants in Germany and Romania, for an undisclosed amount?

55. Which beauty brand from Brazil has roped in celebrity Khushi Kapoor as its first brand ambassador for India?

56. Which wearable brand has announced the launch of its festive ‘Killer deals’ campaign featuring TV show characters from CID and Crime Patrol, as well as cricketer Hardik Pandya?

57. Which beauty and cosmetics company has roped in actress Tamannaah Bhatia as its first-ever brand ambassador in India for its skincare range?

58. Which used car platform has announced the launch of its latest ad campaign “It’s never just a car” featuring cricketer Sachin Tendulkar?

59. Which dating app has launched a film featuring former cricketer Ravi Shastri?

60. Which company has acquired Belgium-based Nanocyl SA as it looks to expand its presence in the energy systems market?

61. Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan has inked a strategic partnership with which brand’s parent company, Vellvette Lifestyle, to form a joint venture company called Quench Botanics?

62. The RBI last week announced the cancellation of certificate of registration (CoR) of which bank’s Chennai-headquartered housing finance subsidiary?

63. Nokia’s Chennai factory, one of the company’s largest globally, has crossed which cumulative production milestone, including that of 4G/5G equipment?

64. Which smartphone maker has launched the ‘#MadeToBeIconic’ campaign featuring actresses Zeenat Aman and Janhvi Kapoor for its newly launched model?

65. Which QSR chain has launched a first-of-its-kind feature on its app and website to make food ordering more accessible and enjoyable for color blind consumers?

66. Which structural steel tubing and piping company has announced the appointment of actor Amitabh Bachchan as its brand ambassador?

67. Which beverage brand has launched the '#BanglarNokshaPujo' campaign to celebrate Durga Pujo with handloom-inspired festive packs?

68. Which brand has collaborated with Imagimake, a toy design company, to launch the 'H for Handwashing Games', in conjunction with Global Handwashing Day (GHD) on October 15?

69. Which motorcycle brand has launched a campaign featuring cricketer Shubman Gill?

70. Which wealth management platform has become the leader among Indian stockbrokers in terms of active clients?

71. Which omni-channel jewellery brand has marked the beginning of the festive season with the launch of its new collection, Alpona?

72. Which fashion retail brand has launched its festive campaign "Unbelievable"?

73. Which ethical beauty brand has introduced its festive campaign ‘Spark a Change’ to mark the beginning of Diwali and the launch of their collection of changemaking gifts in-store and on-line?

74. Tata Starbucks has opened its first island store at which location?

75. Which international jewellery brand has partnered with actress Ananya Panday to launch its Diwali campaign?

76. Which sports brand has roped in cricketer Mohammed Shami as its brand ambassador?

77. Which company has rolled out hyperlocal delivery service Xtreme, seeking to leverage its two-wheeler fleet of more than 300,000 delivery executives to deliver small packages within a city?

78. Which hygiene brand has launched its Durga Pujo ad, with a rendition of a popular Bengali song ‘Dugga Elo’ sung by singer Shaan, advocating handwashing for safe festive feasting?

79. Which cement brand has launched the film ‘Kisiko Aashiyana Dena’ on World Homeless Day?

80. Which IT solutions provider has announced the acquisition of US-based Silverline, a digital transformation consultancy and Salesforce partner?

81. Which retailer has launched the digital campaign 'We-Time Wali Diwali,' featuring actress Rakul Preet Singh?

82. Which Indian sauces and condiments brand has unveiled a new brand campaign, "Your Food, Your Rules"?

83. Who has reclaimed the top position on the 2023 Forbes list of India's 100 Richest with a net worth of $92 billion?

84. Which electrical construction materials (ECM) manufacturer has unveiled a new festive campaign called "Adorn your life with Right Light"?

85. Which agarbatti brand has launched a video on the occasion of World Sight Day, commemorating the contribution of its 150+ visually impaired ‘Sixth Sense’ fragrance testers?

86. Which beauty company has unveiled its Pujo TVC featuring actors Prosenjit Chatterjee, Tonni Laha Roy, Diya Mukherjee, and Aratrika Maity?

87. Which jewellery brand has kickstarted its Durga Pujo festivities with the launch of an ad featuring actress Ritabhari Chakraborty?

88. Which beverage brand has unveiled ‘Thand Rakh’ brand films during ICC Men's Cricket World Cup?

89. Which brand has roped in Shardul Thakur and Mohammad Shami as its cricket special brand ambassadors to launch its limited edition packaged energy drink, Cricket Crazy?

90. Which startup has become the first Indian company to get the drug regulator’s approval for a CAR-T cell therapy for the treatment of certain types of blood cancers?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1020 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1019

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period October 02 - 07. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) crossed which milestone sales mark in April-September for the first time?

2. The domestic wholesale of passenger vehicles (dispatches to dealers) crossed which milestone mark for the first time in history between April and September (six months)?

3. Which spirits company has appointed Alok Gupta as its new managing director and chief executive?

4. Venezuela’s government and which Indian company have signed an agreement for the latter to run the country’s largest iron ore producing plant?

5. Which company has commenced bookings for Gold Wing Tour, the firm’s flagship motorcycle, priced at Rs 39.20 lakh (ex-showroom, Gurugram)?

6. Which bank has appointed P R Seshadri as its MD & CEO, effective October 1?

7. Which spices brand marked the onset of Durga Puja with the launch of 'Dashabhuja Ghore Ghore Durga' music video, sung by Monali Thakur and Jeet Ganguly?

8. Which business personality has bought back the active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) business he had sold to Mylan NV (now Viatris) in 2006, for an undisclosed amount?

9. Which MNC will divest its women's healthcare business, primarily related to oral and injectable contraceptives, to Insud Pharma, a leading Spanish multinational pharmaceutical company?

10. T-Series has become the world's first YouTube channel to cross which milestone subscriber base mark?

11. Which India-focused webtoon startup has raised an undisclosed amount of funding from the Sony Innovation Fund (SIF)?

12. Which company is set to get a new identity as Samman Capital, shedding its housing finance tag to operate as non-banking finance company?

13. Which paints brand has introduced DAMPSTOP, an innovate range of waterproofing products, and released a television commercial featuring actors Akshay Kumar and Gulshan Grover?

14. Which home furnishing brand has released its festive campaign "My Love for Home," with brand ambassador and actress Kareena Kapoor Khan?

15. Which bottled water company has announced the launch of its natural mineral water brand 'NubyClear' (NU) in India?

16. Which cough suppressant brand has unveiled its Cheer Anthem featuring cricketer Yuvraj Singh?

17. Which MNC’s India division is launching its first gaming-focused incubator programme for local startups?

18. Which electricals, electronics, and home appliances company has unveiled its premium Brushless Direct Current (BLDC) high-speed fan called Insight-G in the Indian market?

19. Solar tracker and software solutions company Nextracker has achieved which milestone annual manufacturing capacity in India?

20. Which fintech major’s India CEO Anirban Mukherjee has been promoted to the role of global CEO?

21. Cemex UAE has signed an agreement with Star Cement Co LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of which cement company, to recycle concrete waste in the construction industry?

22. Which castings and pig iron manufacturer has acquired Oliver Engineering Pvt Ltd, which is engaged in ferrous casting and machining, with its manufacturing facility located in Punjab?

23. India and which country are getting connected with a non-stop flight for the first time in over five decades, with the latter’s airline announcing its Mumbai service from October 7?

24. Which brand has launched the 'Find Your Own Beauty' campaign, strengthening its positioning as the ultimate premium and luxury beauty destination?

25. Which mutual fund has launched the campaign 'SIP se sab hoga'?

26. Which smartphone maker has launched the ‘#TechSeSmartDilSeSmart’ campaign, featuring brand ambassadors and actors Disha Patani, and Pankaj Tripathi?

27. Which consumer electronics and home appliances brand has roped in cricketer Ravindra Jadeja as brand ambassador for the television, AC, and refrigerator categories?

28. Which online bus ticketing major has launched two new ad films featuring actor Allu Arjun, with the positioning ‘Apno ko, sapno ko kareeb laye’?

29. Which international luxury brand has roped in actress Ananya Panday as brand ambassador?

30. Which British fashion brand has entered into a joint venture agreement with Reliance Brands for the sale of its intellectual property assets in India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh for £40 million?

31. Actress Nayanthara, director Vignesh Shivan, and entrepreneur Daisy Morgan recently announced the launch of a skincare brand. Name it?

32. Which consulting firm has appointed former HDFC Bank managing director and CEO Aditya Puri as a senior advisor?

33. Which Bengaluru-based fintech firm last week said it is merging with North East Small Finance Bank (NESFB)?

34. Which British tech firm last week announced its entry into the wearables category in the Indian market, with the launch of noise cancelling headphones?

35. Which company has acquired a 100 per cent stake in SRJ CBCC Cancer Hospital in Indore for Rs 45 crore?

36. Which denim brand has launched the campaign 'What Shapes you, Makes you' with cricketer Smriti Mandhana?

37. Which writing instruments brand has roped in actor Ranveer Singh as brand ambassador?

38. Which brand has introduced the ‘Gujarat special spice range’ and has launched a campaign featuring actress Sarita Joshi and Gujarati celebrity Anjali Barot?

39. Which security solutions company has unveiled the 'Desh Ki Tijori' campaign featuring actor Ayushmann Khurrana?

40. Which chocolate brand has launched the ‘#SitTogether’ campaign, highlighting joy of watching cricket with everyone?

41. Which electrical construction materials (ECM) manufacturer has launched the television commercial ‘Load Lega Leader’?

42. Which company announced the launch of a new Durga Puja campaign to promote its festive collection under its Gossip brand of fast-moving, fashionable, and easy-to-wear silver jewellery?

43. Which real money gaming major has acquired fantasy firm called Sixer?

44. US-based Anne Klein, and Canada’s Herschel Supply Co have partnered with which retail company for their India entry?

45. Which company extended its premium spring water brand Vedica to the sparkling water segment?

46. Which sports and wellness nutrition brand has launched the 'Make India Protein Efficient’ campaign?

47. Which writing instruments manufacturing company unveiled a new ad film '#LikhoMaximum' featuring cricketer Virat Kohli?

48. Which telecom brand has launched the campaign ‘Be Someone’s We’?

49. Which paints brand has launched a television commercial in Malayalam to showcase the stain-repellent properties?

50. Hitachi Energy Technologies Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Switzerland’s Hitachi Energy, last week inaugurated its largest Global Technology and Innovation Centre. Which city?

51. Which gaming platform last week announced the launch of its app in Brazil, where it plans to invest up to $25 million?

52. Which brand, in a bid to embrace inclusivity for World Smile Day, has created limited-edition packs, each adorned with a cookie featuring a cleft smile semblance?

53. Which oil retailer unveiled a TVC campaign, ‘Aapki Gaadi ka Mr Dependable’, featuring former cricketer Rahul Dravid as its brand ambassador?

54. Which jewellery brand is introducing the Starburst Collection for the upcoming festive season, and has unveiled the 'For the Star in You' campaign featuring actress Rakul Preet Singh?

55. Which real estate platform has unveiled its new campaign ‘#StoryHarGharKi’?

56. Bata India is expanding its product range to include activewear and athleisure clothing under which brand?

57. Which company has signed hotel management agreements with K. Raheja Group’s Saryu Properties & Hotels Private Ltd. (SPHPL) for two existing properties in Powai, Mumbai?

58. Which Maldivian hospitality firm is making its entry in India with the unveiling of eight new properties?

59. InterGlobe Hotels in partnership with Accor has announced the opening of its newest hotel in Goa, under which brand?

60. Which company last week launched 669 room Aurika Mumbai Skycity, the largest hotel in the country by number of rooms?

61. Which direct-to-consumer brand specializing in natural and organic skincare products joined forces with actress Soha Ali Khan for its product collaboration?

62. Which ecommerce company has roped in cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni as brand ambassador?

63. Amazon has launched a shopping-only version of its Prime membership. What is it called?

64. Which company has launched a new product called Twist and Spread Butterstick, designed to simplify the process of spreading butter?

65. Which energy drink brand has launched the 'Sweat makes talent shine' campaign featuring cricketer Hardik Pandya?

66. Which quick commerce company has launched a campaign featuring cricketer Jasprit Bumrah?

67. Which male grooming brand unveiled its new digital film for the launch of “Badass Perfume Collection”?

68. Which denim brand has launched the campaign ‘Home of The Real Denim' with rapper King?

69. Which pipes brand launched the short film ‘Mazboot Pipes, Atoot Rishte’ celebrating Durga Puja and Navratri?

70. Ola last week debuted a parcel pick-up-and-drop service in Bengaluru. What is it called?

71. Which sleep solutions brand has launched the 'Did You Sleep Well' campaign?

72. Which furniture solutions brand has launched the digital campaign 'Mega Match Madness'?

73. Which wood panel manufacturer has launched the television commercial ‘Unshakeable Strength’ as part of its 'MDF Ka Doosra Naam' campaign?

74. Which retailer has unveiled the new Kashish collection alongside its Diwali campaign 'Tyohar Ki Nayi Kashish', featuring actress and brand ambassador, Sanya Malhotra?

75. Which communications application has acquired Bengaluru-based Unoideo Technologies, the provider of fraud detection service TrustCheckr?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1019 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1018

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period September 25 - 30. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which general insurance company has announced the appointment of Sanjeev Mantri as the new managing director and CEO?

2. Ahead of International Day of Sign Languages, which QSR chain used its its brand asset, the bucket, to raise awareness for Indian Sign Language?

3. Which retailer has roped in actress Ushasi Ray to headline the ‘Saajer Utsav’ campaign for Durga Pujo celebrations?

4. Which electric scooter brand has launched the ‘Make Way’ campaign?

5. Which digital savings app has launched a film featuring footballers Sunil Chhetri, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, and Rohit Kumar?

6. Which biscuit brand has launched the 'Tutti Frutti ki Baarish' campaign?

7. Which brand has launched Chocolate Muesli with the tagline, ‘Mmmmuesli’, and the positioning ‘India's Tastiest Muesli’?

8. Which cooking oil brand is celebrating its 30-year landmark with a television commercial in Tamil?

9. Which company last week unveiled its discount brokerage platform, Sky?

10. The Burman family, owners of Dabur group, last week announced an open offer to acquire up to 26% in which diversified financial services provider for Rs 2,116 crore?

11. Which digital transformation consulting company has acquired Chicago, Illinois-headquartered customer experience solutions consultancy, Dunn Solutions Group Inc for an undisclosed amount?

12. Which luggage brand has announced the appointment of cricketer KL Rahul as its brand ambassador?

13. Kewal Kiran Clothing Limited (KKCL) announced its foray into the kids' wear category with the launch of which clothing brand?

14. Which music company has announced the appointment of Hari Nair as its new Chief Executive Officer?

15. Which non-banking finance company has launched the digital campaign ‘Log toh Sawaal Karenge Hi’?

16. Which corporate foundation has launched the ‘#LehraDoTeamIndia’ campaign for Asian Games?

17. Which digital payments firm has announced the launch of its Indus Appstore Developer Platform, and opened it to other Android developers in a bid to challenge the duopoly of Google and Apple?

18. Which matrimony platform has unveiled a series of thumb stopper films showcasing its latest feature, interest-based matching?

19. Which lifestyle tech brand has onboarded Neeraj Chopra, Olympic Gold Medalist and the reigning Javelin world champion, as its brand ambassador for smartwatches?

20. Which company has entered into an agreement to acquire a 100% stake in Anamika Sugar Mills for Rs 235.5 crore?

21. Which global apparel retailer has roped in actress Katrina Kaif as its first ever brand endorser in India?

22. Which Pune-based co-operative bank amalgamated with Sahebrao Deshmukh Co-operative (SDC) Bank with ten branches in Mumbai and one in Satara?

23. Which mutual fund has elevated DP Singh as Joint CEO and deputy managing director?

24. Which energy drink brand is launching a limited-edition flavor called Blue Current?

25. Which chocolate brand has launched the ‘#MyMastiMyMusic’ campaign, featuring actor Tiger Shroff?

26. Which sportswear brand for the streets has launched a new campaign that cements the Trefoil as a cultural pioneer by teaming up with actor Ranveer Singh?

27. Which snacking brand has launched a campaign featuring actors Shah Rukh Khan and Rashmika Mandanna, with the positioning 'Bas Mauka Chahiye Ji!'?

28. Which brand has unveiled its new digital campaign (DVC) for "Glue Drops" – a drop adhesive that promises to redefine the way you decorate and adhere things?

29. Which oral care brand has launched the '#DoctorsOfJoy' campaign for World Dentist's Day?

30. Which company has acquired a 1.4-acre parcel of land with a partially built hospital owned by Future Oncology Hospital and Research Centre in Kolkata’s Sonarpur for Rs 102 crore?

31. Which pet food brand has roped in actor Kartik Aaryan as brand ambassador?

32. Which platform for informed online education choices has unveiled its new video "Har middle-class baap ka sapna hoga sach”, featuring actor Atul Srivastava?

33. Which psychology-driven wellness and fitness platform has launched its social media campaign featuring actress Bhumi Pednekar?

34. Which menstrual hygiene brand has unveiled the ‘This Daughter's Day, Talk to Your Sons' campaign with celebrities Kiara Advani, and PV Sindhu?

35. Which snacking brand has launched its inaugural restaurant television commercial, "Dhina Dhin Dha"?

36. India held on to which rank in the World Intellectual Property Organization’s global innovation index in 2023?

37. Which U.K-. and New York-headquartered software firm, which is into vector and time-series data management, has announced its entry into the Indian market?

38. Edtech major Byju’s has decided to rebrand its wholly-owned subsidiary, WhiteHat Jr. What will it be called as?

39. Which Japanese business solutions provider last week announced its foray into the office printer business in India?

40. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has designated DXN as the airport code for which under-construction airport?

41. Which MNC last week appointed company veteran Gokul Subramaniam as India president?

42. Which men’s accessories sub-brand has launched its maiden campaign “Work, Play, Slay”, featuring actor Ranveer Singh?

43. Actress Dia Mirza has invested in which babycare D2C brand?

44. Cred, a credit card and bill payments fintech, has entered the vehicle management space. What has the offering been branded as?

45. Which company is foraying into the juice category with ‘AloFrut’ through strategic investment in Axiom Ayurveda (Axiom) and its subsidiaries/associates by acquiring a 26% equity stake?

46. Which company is buying 51.82 percent stake in Pocket Aces, a youth-focussed digital content creator and publisher, famous for the hit web show 'Little Things', among others?

47. Which firm has become the nation’s first to manufacture silicon carbide devices with the establishment of its Surface Mount Semiconductor Packaging Line at its Mohali plant?

48. Canadian fund Brookfield and which Hyderabad-based company have formed another joint venture to establish a renewable energy development platform in India?

49. Which airline will launch new uniforms designed by fashion designer Manish Malhotra for its staff by December-end?

50. Ashwin Dani, 79, died last week following a brief illness. He was the former chairman, and current non-executive director, of which company?

51. Which bank announced that its Managing Director and CEO S Krishnan has tendered his resignation citing personal reasons?

52. Which sports performance brand has welcomed Hockey player Manpreet Singh to its roster of brand athletes?

53. On World Heart Day, which brand launched the ‘#RozKaHealthyStep’ campaign featuring actress Kareena Kapoor Khan?

54. Which brand has introduced its new range of Ultima batteries through the ‘KhelengeTohSikhenge’ campaign?

55. Sodexo Benefits and Rewards Services (BRS) India has transitioned to its new identity, a digital-first brand. Name it?

56. Which premier organic coffee brand from Vietnam is all set to enter the Indian market?

57. Which company and Red Apple Kitchen Consultancy Pvt Ltd (Toscano) are jointly acquiring a majority stake of 53.3% in Blue Planet Foods Private Ltd?

58. Which company, in collaboration with Indian designer Rahul Mishra, has launched a new global luxury label, AFEW Rahul Mishra?

59. Which city remained the world's top financial centre, as per the latest Global Financial Centres index, compiled by London-based think tank Z/Yen and the China Development Institute?

60. Which brand retained its top position as India’s most valuable brand for the second consecutive year with a brand value of $43 billion in the BrandZ study, conducted by WPP and Kantar?

61. Which resources conglomerate said it would demerge into six listed companies to undergird the valuations of its revenue streams as diverse as mining, energy, and non-ferrous metals?

62. Which industry body has appointed Marico CEO Saugata Gupta as the new chairman of its Board of Governors?

63. Homegrown private equity firm True North has agreed to sell 20% of its stake in which health insurance company to its joint venture partner?

64. Which steel brand has added actor Shah Rukh Khan to its roster of brand ambassadors?

65. Which health and fitness company has signed cricketer Hardik Pandya as brand ambassador for its wide range of nutritional supplements?

66. Which ecommerce company has launched a ‘Mega Blockbuster Sale 2023’ campaign featuring actors Pooja Hegde and Kapil Sharma?

67. Which direct-to-customer (D2C) fashion and lifestyle brand headquartered in Singapore has acquired Zymrat, an innovative performance-wear brand?

68. Which financial services company has unveiled the ‘Khoobsurat chinta’ campaign featuring cricketer Shubman Gill?

69. Which D2C skincare brand has launched its very first 360-degree campaign ‘#WorksWonders’, featuring actress Jennifer Winget as the face of the brand?

70. Which advertising agency has elevated VR Rajesh as the new India CEO?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1018 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!

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