Biz Quizzard 1061

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period July 22 - 27. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Who has become India's most valued celebrity, according to Kroll’s Celebrity Brand Valuation Report 2023?

2. Which pet food brand has roped in actress Palak Tiwari as brand ambassador?

3. Which cricketer has inked an exclusive licensing pact with FanCode Shop, the online merchandise store of Dream Sports-owned FanCode, to launch his own performance wear range?

4. Which actress has partnered with a brand licensing company, Swag to foray into the home and lifestyle segment and launch her own brand Kateeka?

5. Which sports brand has unveiled its latest Olympics campaign, ‘Winning Isn’t For Everyone’?

6. Beauty industry leader Saahil Nayar has partnered with Milap Cosmetics' Sachin and Keshav Chadha to rebrand the company and launch an affordable homegrown makeup brand. Name it?

7. Which global smart home appliance brand has announced the appointment of Manu Sharma as Managing Director for its India operations?

8. Which business group has acquired a majority stake in WTC Noida, a company licensed to develop 13 World Trade Centers across India?

9. Which company focused on the elderly since 2015 has launched its “Mast Rehne Ka” campaign?

10. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of KVS Manian as the MD and CEO of which bank for a term of three years?

11. Which tyre manufacturer has announced a significant partnership with Bundesliga champions and DFB Cup winners, Bayer 04 Leverkusen?

12. Which homegrown ethnic food brand has launched ‘Pyaar Ka Swaad, Ab Har Koi Chakhega’, its first-ever brand film to showcase the entire range of products?

13. Advertising personality Brendan Conan Pereira passed away at the age of 96. He was the co-founder of which advertising agency?

14. Which company has roped in actress Sanya Malhotra as the face of the brand for its upcoming smartphone line-up?

15. Which consumer wearables brand has launched a campaign featuring Bulla, the antagonist from the 1998 flick Gunda?

16. Which MNC bank has unveiled a new campaign 'Meal with a Movie Star', featuring actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas, to foster a strong sense of belonging among Indian expats?

17. Which men's fashion brand has roped in actor Aditya Roy Kapur as its new brand ambassador?

18. Which QSR chain has rolled out the campaign “kahin bhi khao” for its Rolls?

19. Which MNC has launched GroupMe, its college chat app in the US, in India?

20. Which insurtech company has acquired the digital chronic care management company OneCare, to build a comprehensive healthcare ecosystem?

21. Which bank has unveiled the campaign ‘#SalaryKoJagao’ featuring actor Ranveer Singh?

22. Which company will acquire a 55% stake in railway safety system provider GG Tronics India for Rs 319 crore?

23. Which company has launched EcoZen, Asias first low-carbon green zinc brand?

24. Which e-commerce marketplace has launched its campaign ‘Shopping ki Power’ in an effort to encourage e-commerce adoption in India?

25. Which 24/7, member-based gym, co-founded by actress Preity G Zinta, cricketer Shubman Gill, and Australian businessmen Mark Sellar and Deke Smith, has been launched in India?

26. Which e-commerce marketplace has launched a new series of ad films for its ‘Kuch Khaas Kamao’ campaign targeting sellers?

27. Which MNC has elevated its India head Sanjay Gupta as its new Asia Pacific (APAC) president?

28. Chef Vikas Khanna has collaborated with which company’s social impact arm, EkDesh, to release a short film titled "Pinky Ka Basta”?

29. Which company has launched Konjo, a specialist agency providing strategic thinking and brand support to new age startups as well as Indian enterprises wanting to move to the next higher level?

30. Which company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bharat Serums and Vaccines (BSV) from Advent International for around Rs 14,000 crore ($1.67 billion)?

31. Which ethnic handicrafts venture has inked its first partnership with luxury designer label Falguni Shane Peacock?

32. Which company has acquired Jindal Rail Infrastructure for Rs 615 crore?

33. Which company had signed an agreement with Dakshin Foundry Private Ltd. (DFPL) and its shareholders to acquire 100% of the equity share capital at an equity value of Rs 153.12 crore?

34. Which brand continues to be the most chosen in-home brand according to the latest edition of the annual Brand Footprint Report released by Kantar?

35. Which bioscience company has appointed Srinivasakumar Karavadi as the President of Inera, its biological farm inputs business?

36. Mars Wrigley India has launched a sophisticated gifting option in chocolates under which brand, and has unveiled the launch campaign featuring actress Kiara Advani?

37. Which home services company unveiled its latest film ‘Chhoti Baat?’?

38. Which life insurance brand has unveiled its latest campaign, 'Plan For Success in Life', highlighting the importance of early financial planning for children?

39. Which medical device company has announced the launch of its advanced surgical robotic technology MISSO to aid surgeons with real-time assistance during knee replacement procedures?

40. Mobile number porting requests under the Mobile Number Portability service crossed which cumulative milestone mark on July 6, as per Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai)?

41. Which company unveiled its new campaign 'Ab India Banega 7-Star’ urging parents to support kids' future with 7 key vaccinations?

42. Which personal mobility solutions provider has roped in actor Ashish Vidyarthi as brand ambassador?

43. Which baby skincare brand has unveiled a campaign featuring actors and father-daughter duo Anil Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor?

44. Which cement brand has announced a partnership with the Olympic medallist, Mirabai Chanu?

45. Which business group last week launched a jewellery retail brand, Indriya?

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Biz Quizzard 1060

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period July 15 - 20. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which company has signed an agreement to sell its Pureit water business to AO Smith India for Rs 601 crore, in line with its broader strategy to exit non-core assets and brands?

2. Which company has secured what it calls the “single largest fully built bus order” from the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) for a value of Rs 982 crore?

3. Which company said it has divested the US commercial women´s health specialty business to Evofem Biosciences, a biopharmaceutical company based in the US?

4. Who has been named co chair of the Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders?

5. Which Korean skincare brand has announced actress Wamiqa Gabbi as its first brand ambassador in India?

6. Which handmade carpet and rugs company has unveiled its latest campaign, ‘The Court of Carpets’, featuring tennis star Rohan Bopanna?

7. Which global piping solutions and advanced water management systems provider has announced cricketer Rohit Sharma as its brand ambassador for the Indian market?

8. Which chocolate brand launched its latest campaign ‘Bhookhe Pet Na Ho Payega’?

9. Which chocolate brand has roped in director Rohit Shetty as the new brand ambassador?

10. Subhash Dandekar passed away last week at the age of 85. He was the founder of which stationery brand?

11. Which biscuit brand unveiled its new campaign 'Nalladhu Thedi Varum' with Tamil Superstars Sneha and Simran?

12. Which QSR chain has launched a distinctive chicken product - Cheesiken, along with a portfolio of chicken products crafted for the discerning palates of chicken lovers?

13. Which hosiery brand has launched a campaign featuring actor Mahesh Babu?

14. Which company has signed a binding agreement for the buyout of Coredge(dot)io, a sovereign cloud platform and artificial intelligence company?

15. Which company last week said it has entered into a nonexclusive patent licensing agreement with Japanese drugmaker Takeda for commercialising the latter’s drug Vonoprazan in India?

16. Which brand has unveiled Siren Torch, a ‘first-of-its-kind’ flashlight with safety alarm for the safety of women, elderly, and farmers?

17. Which agritech firm has announced the launch of Sage, the planet’s first real-time agri-intelligence solution powered by Google Gemini?

18. Which 2-wheeler EV brand has launched the campaign ‘Bade Armaanon Ki Achchi Shuruwat’?

19. Which soap brand has announced its relaunch in Tamil Nadu with a new proposition: "Double Benefits through Double Ayurveda."?

20. Footwear major Bata India has crossed which franchise outlets milestone for the first time?

21. Which company has unveiled the 'Khoob Chalega' campaign featuring actor Jimmy Shergill for its feature phones?

22. Which consumer appliances company has announced the resignation of its Managing Director and CEO, Anuj Poddar, who would be moving on to pursue an external opportunity?

23. Which IT firm has agreed to acquire a 100% membership interest in three-year old US-based BridgeView Life Sciences through its wholly owned subsidiary for $25 million?

24. Which engineering R&D services company said it was acquiring Germany-based Tecosim Group through its wholly owned subsidiary for an enterprise value of €21 million?

25. Which luxury automobile company has announced the launch of its popular ‘Wishbox’ campaign?

26. Which tile manufacturer has unveiled a campaign to celebrate the spirit of women empowerment and excellence in sports?

27. Which paint company has unveiled two additions to its Home Protect Waterproofing range: Zero Damp Advance and Zero Damp Smart?

28. Which business group has reignited its ‘Rukna Nahi Hai’ campaign with a new film celebrating the resilience and determination of Indian athletes ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games?

29. Which mutual fund has unveiled the ‘Apne #SIPKoDoPromotion’ campaign?

30. Bigbasket announced software-as-a-service based supply chain platform to help new and existing ecommerce companies manage their supply chains and operations. What has it been branded as?

31. Which company has released a campaign ‘Awaaz Uthaney Ka Power’ to promote its newly launched flashlight that has a unique safety feature - a high-decibel siren?

32. Which fabric whitener brand has been relaunched with the campaign ‘#PehnoPhirseWhite’?

33. Which real estate portal has unveiled a new campaign in Telugu, ‘#ManaLoManaMaata’, featuring actor end entrepreneur Rana Daggubati?

34. Which healthcare company has launched a campaign “#BreakTheHabit for a Safer Tomorrow," aimed at raising awareness about head and neck cancer?

35. Which ayurvedic personal care brand unveiled Soapera, an exclusive coffee table book capturing the 55 years journey of the brand?

36. Sanjeev Krishan was last week re-elected as chairperson of which consulting firm?

37. Which sleep solutions brand announced its partnership with the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) through the ‘Sona Chahiye Toh Sona Zaroori Hai’ campaign?

38. Actor Sidharth Malhotra has been roped in as brand ambassador for which beverage brand?

39. Which 100% vegetarian multivitamin tablet has joined hands with Bikanervala, a multinational Indian restaurant and sweets chain, to champion the health and wellness of vegetarians?

40. Which media and gaming firm has acquired the remaining 48.42% stake it did not hold in Paper Boat Apps for Rs 300 crore, making it a wholly owned subsidiary?

41. Which sports performance brand has onboarded wrestler Antim Panghal to its roster of brand athletes?

42. Which home décor fabrics brand has unveiled a television commercial with the tagline ‘live consciously’, featuring actor and brand ambassador Ranveer Singh?

43. Which sweets and snacks major recently unveiled its Teej campaign - "Teej ki Meethi Reet”?

44. Which gifting platform has launched the campaign 'Door ho ya paas, Rakhi banayein khaas'?

45. Which automobile company last week unveiled Curvv, an SUV coupe in ICE and EV formats?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1060 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1059

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period July 08 - 13. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Global IT services firm Accenture acquired which Bengaluru-based semiconductor design services firm to bolster its growing silicon design and engineering capabilities?

2. Which innerwear and athleisure brand has joined forces with actor Vicky Kaushal to launch a first of its kind music video ad campaign ‘A New Feeling'?

3. Which fintech company has roped in actor Vikrant Massey as its brand ambassador?

4. Which restaurant has released a digital ad film in association with actor Jim Sarbh, to bring to life its latest cocktail program?

5. Which automobile brand has unveiled its new campaign ‘Move The Way You Like’?

6. Which automobile company has roped in actor Hrithik Roshan as brand ambassador?

7. Which power company has selected Amar Kaul as the next managing director and CEO for a period of five years beginning July 25, 2024?

8. Which elevator company has announced the introduction of Modular Series offering hundreds of design combinations for customers?

9. Khadi and Village Industries' annual turnover crossed which milestone mark for the first time in FY24?

10. Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) last week said it has surpassed which cumulative vehicle dispatches milestone using the railways?

11. Which edtech firm has acquired Housing(dot)com co-founder Advitiya Sharma's startup Genius Teacher?

12. Which edtech startup last week said that it has acquired Ekagrata Eduserv, a chartered accountancy (CA) test preparation firm?

13. Canadian investor Brookfield Asset Management has agreed to invest $550 million (about Rs 4,594 crore) to buy a controlling stake in which Tamil Nadu-based renewables platform?

14. Indkal Technologies has signed a licensing deal to launch a wide range of made-in-India smartphone models under which brand?

15. Which company last week announced the acquisition of a 67 per cent stake in Omkar Chemicals Industries Private Limited (OCIPL), a Gujarat-based speciality chemicals firm?

16. Which sunflower oil company has announced its foray into Tamil Nadu with a new brand, ‘Be-Rite’?

17. Which brand has unveiled the ‘Wonderful by Design’ campaign featuring actress Rashmika Mandanna?

18. Which consumer electronics brand has announced singer Jasleen Kaur Royal as brand ambassador?

19. Which tourism destination has launched the 'A Whole New You' campaign featuring actors Saif Ali Khan and Sara Ali Khan?

20. Which company’s wholly owned subsidiary has entered into a share purchase agreement for acquisition of 100 per cent stake in SiliConch Systems for Rs 183 crore?

21. Which agarbatti brand unveiled its new campaign 'Dil se Karo Baat, Bhagwan Ke Saath'?

22. Which toothpaste brand has introduced its Fresh Active Gel through the ‘#FullFullFresh’ campaign featuring actors Tiger Shroff and Tamannaah Bhatia?

23. Which steel company has roped in former cricketer Rahul Dravid as brand ambassador to launch its new Corrosion Resistant Steel (CRS) in the retail segment?

24. Which pet care service provider has named former cricketer and commentator Ravi Shastri as its principal advisor and brand ambassador?

25. Which sports nutrition brand has launched the campaign ‘Apne Andar Ki Taaqat Jagao’, featuring badminton player PV Sindhu?

26. Which all-in-one visual communication platform unveiled its inaugural brand marketing campaign ‘Dil Se, Design Tak’ in India?

27. Which Danish watch brand announced the appointment of Harnaaz Sandhu, former Miss Universe, as its new brand ambassador?

28. Which healthcare company launched its ‘Chakkar Ko Check Kar’ campaign, featuring actor Ayushmann Khurrana, to create awareness about Vertigo?

29. Which Italian electric two-wheeler brand last week announced its entry in the fast-growing Indian electric vehicle market in collaboration with KAW Veloce Motors?

30. Which multi-specialty quaternary-care group has acquired the 300-bed SevenHills Hospital in Visakhapatnam for an undisclosed amount via insolvency process?

31. Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), an agricultural goods merchant and processor, has relaunched which edible oil brand in India?

32. Which company released a digital film starring former cricketer Gautam Gambhir for the launch of its new smartphone Blaze X?

33. Which life insurance company launched a campaign featuring a rap video for its 'Golden Years Pension Plan'?

34. Which brand launched Flutes, its newest addition to India's chocolate market?

35. Which omni-channel jewellery brand has launched the campaign ‘#WearYourWins’, featuring content creator and designer Nancy Tyagi?

36. Which corporate trust launched a Breast Cancer Awareness film ‘Gaanth Pe Dhyan’ (Focus on the Lump), featuring chef Sanjeev Kapoor?

37. Which Bengaluru-based electric scooter maker has entered into an agreement with the UK’s Zapp Electric Vehicle Group to assemble and sell electric two-wheelers in India?

38. Which beverage brand unveiled the 'D for Dreams' campaign featuring former cricketer Rahul Dravid?

39. Which smartphone company unveiled its new campaign “Your Everyday AI Companion”, featuring actor Ranbir Kapoor?

40. Which company has raised its shareholding in Goodview Fashion, manufacturer, and seller of ethnic couture brand Tarun Tahiliani, to 51% from about 33.5%?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1059 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1058

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period July 01 - 06. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Maruti Suzuki Swift has achieved which cumulative sales milestone in India?

2. Which brand has unveiled its new campaign, ‘#StrokesofGenius’, for its art-inspired jewellery and accessories?

3. Which real estate developer and CPP Investments have signed an agreement to sell one of their prime office complexes, One Paramount 1 tech park in Chennai to Singapore’s asset manager Keppel for around Rs 2,100 crore?

4. Which company announced the launch of the OneBlade Cup - a thrilling tournament dedicated to discovering the next top BGMI team in India?

5. Which pharma company unveiled its ‘#SecondBirthDate 2.0’ campaign, featuring actress Sushmita Sen, on National Doctors’ Day?

6. Which brand has launched a campaign to introduce a new body wash range with an automatic foamer, eliminating the need for a loofah?

7. Avinash Pandey has quit as the CEO of which media company?

8. US-based buyout fund Platinum Equity Advisors has acquired a significant majority stake in which Mumbai-based pharmaceuticals company at a valuation of Rs 2,500 crore ($300 million)?

9. Which group last week said its subsidiary SI Air Springs has acquired Italy-based automotive components supplier Roberto Nuti Group?

10. US PE fund KKR & Co has acquired a controlling stake in which Kerala-based multi-specialty hospital chain?

11. Which insurance company has redesignated its chairman Siddhartha Mohanty as managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO), with effect from June 30, 2024?

12. Which company said its board has approved the acquisition of the remaining 51 per cent stake from Japan-based NSK Ltd in their joint venture?

13. Which personalised and exclusive matchmaking service has launched a campaign featuring actor Ronit Roy?

14. Which brand has launched the 'TUF Bano TUF!' campaign, featuring The Great Khali, for its TUF Gaming laptops?

15. Which sportswear brand has launched the ‘ZIDD FOR MORE’ campaign featuring athlete Neeraj Chopra?

16. Which digital healthcare platform launched the ‘#WhiteCoatHeroes’ campaign for Doctors' Day?

17. Which protein brand launched its Doctors' Day campaign "Dil Se Doctor"?

18. Which digital imaging technology company has appointed Toshiaki Nomura as its new president and chief executive officer for India from July 1?

19. Which men’s grooming brand launched the campaign ‘sundamental facts’, centered around its sun protection range?

20. Which healthcare services provider has forayed into insurance space with its product ‘Aditi’?

21. Which sports brand has roped cricketers Riyan Parag and Nitish Kumar Reddy as brand ambassadors?

22. Nissan Motor India announced that it has crossed which export milestone since the start of its export operations?

23. Which matrimonial site has launched an ad featuring its founder, with the message 'Find your green flag'?

24. Which hair removal brand has launched the '#BetterWayToWax' campaign featuring actress and brand ambassador Triptii Dimri?

25. Which brand roped in actress Rashmika Mandanna as its brand ambassador and unveiled the design of its smartphone?

26. Which general insurance brand unveiled its 'Protection Ka All-rounder' campaign?

27. Which real estate company has appointed Abhijeet Maheshwari as its chief executive officer (CEO)?

28. Which company has inked a pact with Germany-based internal combustion engine manufacturer DEUTZ AG to jointly manufacture DEUTZ range of engines in the country?

29. Which Bangalore-based health food brand has roped in former South African international cricketer AB De Villiers as investor and brand ambassador?

30. Which Indian company announced its title partnership of the Sydney Marathon?

31. Which fertility clinics chain unveiled its new awareness campaign, ‘#IVFkiPehel’, featuring actress and brand ambassador Kareena Kapoor Khan?

32. Which electric mobility solutions brand has roped in cricketer Tilak Varma as its new brand ambassador?

33. Which QSR chain has launched the 'Value so good #ItDoesntAddUp' campaign?

34. Which Indian cryptocurrency exchange has acquired Dubai’s BitOasis for an undisclosed sum?

35. Which non-banking finance company has changed its name to Sammaan Capital?

36. Which health and wellness company has announced the launch of Vritilife Outer Nutrition Range, unveiling its entry into the Indian luxury skincare market?

37. Badminton player PV Sindhu has joined which wellness brand as a strategic investor and brand ambassador?

38. Which nutrition brand has unveiled its new campaign "Show Your Tongue to Health Problems!"?

39. Which watch brand launched 'Balancing work with play', the latest iteration of its campaign featuring brand ambassador and actress, Ananya Panday?

40. Which IT firm last week said it intends to acquire 100% stake in US-based software firm Starfish Associates for $20.7 million?

41. Which food company last week named Abhinav Kapoor as its CEO with immediate effect?

42. Which smartphone maker last week elevated veteran Robin Liu as head of India business?

43. The market capitalisation of state-owned Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders crossed which milestone mark last week?

44. Which automobile MNC launched Next Bharat Ventures, its venture investing arm for the Indian market with a corpus of Rs 340 crore to back early-stage startups?

45. Which company has announced the launch of ‘Eatlists’ - a global- first feature in food delivery, to transform how users discover and share food recommendations?

46. Which audio wearable brand launched the "Bass ReWired” campaign featuring actress and singer Shruti Haasan?

47. Which mattress brand launched the campaign 'Investment in Sleep' featuring actress Vidya Balan?

48. Which housing finance company launched the "Unlock Your Dreams” campaign to promote its Loan Against Property (LAP) offerings?

49. Which menstrual hygiene brand has launched the digital film 'Put staining worries to sleep'?

50. Which company last week launched Freedom, the world’s first motorcycle that runs on compressed natural gas (CNG)?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1058 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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