July 28, 2024

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?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1061 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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