March 31, 2024

Biz Quizzard 1044

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

1. Which company has started clinical trials of tuberculosis vaccine candidate MTBVAC in India?

2. Which IT company plans to merge its two wholly-owned subsidiaries in the USA, including Born Group, to synergise business operations, optimise operational cost and reduce compliance risks?

3. Which lifestyle e-mobility startup has launched electric mountain bike ‘Stelvio’ and has roped in Ivan Vukomanovic, the coach of Kerala Blasters FC, as brand ambassador?

4. Which brand has introduced ‘Nutri-Licious’ frozen food packets, featuring Veggie KEBABS, Achari POCKETS, and Special Veggie POPS?

5. Mariam Mammen Mathew, CEO of Manorama Online, has been appointed chairperson of which industry body for a duration of two years effective from April 1, 2024?

6. Which omnichannel travel services company has signed cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin and actor Vikrant Massey as brand ambassadors?

7. Which organic food brand has unveiled a campaign featuring Chef Vikas Khanna for its Chole, and Besan?

8. Which beverage brand is back with its 'Joke in a Bottle' campaign, featuring comedian Kapil Sharma and cricketer Suryakumar Yadav?

9. Which skincare brand has launched the ‘#ExpertKiSunoExperimentMatKaro’ campaign, featuring actress Genelia Deshmukh?

10. Earthmoving and construction equipment manufacturer JCB India has achieved which cumulative production milestone in India?

11. Which professional salon brand has roped in cricketer Smriti Mandhana as its brand ambassador for the launch of its D2C skin care product segment set to take place in May 2024?

12. Which powdered beverage brand has launched the ‘Summer Break Bestie’ campaign?

13. Which pizza brand has launched its IPL campaign featuring Rajasthan Royals cricketers?

14. Which beverage brand has unveiled the campaign ‘India ke Khushiyon ka Vitamin’, featuring actress and brand ambassador Tamannaah Bhatia?

15. Which 2 & 3-wheeler tyre brand has launched a campaign featuring Chennai Super Kings cricketers MS Dhoni, Deepak Chahar, and Ruturaj Gaikwad?

16. Which trading and investment platform has launched the campaign 'Cut the Kit Kit, Get in the Market'?

17. Which multi-skilled gaming platform has launched a campaign featuring cricketer Smriti Mandhana to promote responsible gaming?

18. Which company has entered into an exclusive distribution partnership with Sanofi Healthcare India to promote and distribute its vaccine brands across private markets in India?

19. Which cement company will acquire 26 per cent equity of O2 Renewable Energy, a company engaged in the generation and transmission of renewable energy?

20. Which company has bought Odisha’s brownfield Gopalpur Port from the Shapoorji Pallonji Group (SP) for an enterprise value of Rs 3,350 crore?

21. Which company, which is into making cables & shifters for the automotive industry, has entered into an agreement with Aircom Group AG, Switzerland, to form a joint venture company?

22. Which ethnic wear company has announced plans to enter into ethnic silver jewellery segment with a new division under the “Rasamayi” brand?

23. Which company, the largest independent bottler of Coca-Cola in India, has announced the appointment of Costin Mandrea as its Chief Executive Officer?

24. Which packaged food manufacturer is set to enter the country’s Rs 3-lakh crore edible oil market with the acquisition of ‘Arati’ brand mustard oil from R R Proteins and Agro (RRPAL)?

25. Which Hong Kong-based apparel industry major is planning to set up its first garment factory in India as it has acquired 40 acres of land in Bhubaneswar for the manufacturing unit?

26. Which company has said its new store in Kolkata is India´s largest for beauty products?

27. Which oil refinery and retailer has named Alessandro Des Dorides, the former head of oil trading at Eni, as the new chief executive officer (CEO)?

28. Which automobile company has unveiled the campaign 'It's Unbelievable. It's Strong Hybrid'?

29. Which tea chain has launched a new cafe chain under the brand name Kaffee-La, marking its foray into the premium segment?

30. To offer the fastest stock trading and settlement service in the world, BSE and NSE last week started trading in an experimental (beta) version under T+0 settlement cycle. How many stocks?

31. Which fragrance brand has roped in actor Varun Dhawan as brand ambassador?

32. Which home-improvement retailer said it would buy building-products distributor SRS Distribution Inc. for about $18.25 billion in a bid to bolster its professional services business?

33. Which company has entered the colour cosmetics space with a new brand ‘Staze’, targeted at 18 to 24-year-olds?

34. Which global investment firm has partnered with Sanjiv Mehta, former CEO of HUL, to set up a consumer-focused joint venture that will buy equity stakes in Indian companies?

35. Which digital solutions provider in the visa services sector has announced the appointment of Manoj Dharmani as its CEO?

36. Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd. is gearing up to foray into which country in the coming financial year?

37. Which smartphone brand has launched the ‘Intelligence meets art’ campaign, featuring actors Kriti Sanon and Babil Khan for the upcoming launch of its premium phone?

38. Which eyewear company has launched the upcoming French eyewear brand, Le Petit Lunetier, as an exclusive partner in the India market?

39. Which sexual wellness superstore has launched the 'Every Desire Delivered' campaign?

40. Which company will invest Rs 50 crore for a 26% stake in a 600MW unit of Mahan Energen’s thermal power plant, marking a rare, strategic collaboration between the 2 conglomerates?

41. Which snack brand is targeting the South market with new 'Madras' and 'Tasty Saga' flavour mixtures launch?

42. Which face wash brand has unveiled a new campaign, featuring actors Shah Rukh Khan and Sanya Malhotra?

43. Which cough and cold brand has unveiled a television commercial to announce the launch of Roll-On for fast relief from headaches?

44. Which auto components manufacturer has acquired 100% of the steering wheels manufacturer TRW Sun Steering Wheels Pvt Ltd (TSSW)?

45. Arnab Banerjee, Managing Director & CEO of CEAT Ltd, has been elected as the new Chairman of which industry body?

46. Which company launched an agricultural produce procurement and farmer connect initiative - HyFarm, and pledged Rs 100 crore to revolutionise fresh produce procurement?

47. Which agrochemicals manufacturer has announced the acquisition of Sudarshan Farm Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd. (SFCL)?

48. L&T Finance Holdings Ltd. (LTFH) has changed its name, effective March 28. What is the new name?

49. Which domestic carrier has commenced its international operations with its inaugural overseas flight departing from Mumbai to Doha, Qatar?

50. Which commercial vehicles manufacturer last week said it will close its agricultural tractors business and related activities from March 31?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1044 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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