July 21, 2024

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.

Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli


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