August 4, 2024

Biz Quizzard 1062

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period July 29 - August 03. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which advertising veteran passed away in Mumbai on July 27?

2. Which company announced the launch of a new nutrition brand called 'Right Shift', which is targeted at consumers above the age of 40 in the next 10 days?

3. Which artificial intelligence and analytics services provider has acquired marketing analytics company Analytic Edge for an undisclosed sum?

4. Which business group will commission the first phase of a $4 billion PVC project by December 2026, making its foray into the petrochemicals sector?

5. Which German optics, opto-electronics, lenses, and medical technology brand said it would start production of lenses in India from June 2025?

6. Which Chennai-based conglomerate is set to enter the asset reconstruction (ARC) business during the current financial year and has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?

7. Which video streaming platform has launched its Olympics campaign 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha'?

8. Which company has launched the campaign 'Be Unstoppable', featuring actor Randeep Hooda, for its AI laptops?

9. Which education financing company has launched its Parent's Day campaign, ‘#UnveilTheirStory’?

10. Which company will acquire nearly a third of India Cements from its promoters and their associates, taking its stake in the Chennai-based company past 50%?

11. Which ecommerce platform has unveiled its latest campaign, 'Apna Swag, Bina Brand Tag,' featuring brand ambassador and actress Sara Ali Khan?

12. Manoj Mittal has assumed charge as chairman of which financial institution?

13. Which microfinance company has suspended acquiring new-to-credit customers to prevent further erosion of asset quality amid an increase in delinquencies in the fiscal first quarter?

14. Which footwear brand has unveiled its latest brand campaign ‘You Go Girl’ featuring actress Sonam Bajwa?

15. Which diamond solitaire jewellery brand has roped in actress Vaani Kapoor as brand ambassador?

16. Which jewellery brand has unveiled its latest campaign titled "Dekhna Hai Toh Khel Dekho”, featuring para-archer, Sheetal Devi?

17. Which D2C gender-neutral skincare brand has collaborated with Vishnu Kaushal, a celebrity influencer, to raise awareness for Circadian Rhythm on Global Circadian Day?

18. Zydus Wellness has introduced an ayurvedic immunity-boosting drink 'Immuno-Gro' under which brand, through a television commercial featuring actress Sneha in Tamil Nadu?

19. Which company’s Prolyte ORS has initiated a nationwide campaign, “World Health Organization (W.H.O.) recommended formula nahi, toh ORS Asli nahi”?

20. Prudent Corporate Advisory Services, one of the leading diversified financial services groups, has surpassed which milestone of mutual fund assets under management?

21. Which ecommerce company has released the campaign ‘#IndiaSeDuniyaTak’ (India to the World), showcasing journeys of Indian ambition reaching a global audience?

22. Which sports broadcaster has launched the ‘Iss Baar Drugs Ki Haar' movement aimed at combating drug abuse amongst Indian youth?

23. Which menswear brand, in collaboration with designer Tarun Tahiliani, designed the ceremonial wear for Team India for the Paris 2024 Olympics’ opening ceremony?

24. Which gifting brand has launched an interactive friendship day campaign ‘#FriendshipByChance’?

25. Which MNC has shipped its first batch of 1,000 made-in-India data servers beginning March, and is on track to achieve the $1 billion local manufacturing target over the next five years?

26. Which specialty chemicals company has signed a MoU with the Government of Maharashtra to purchase a 120-acre plot in Aurangabad to construct a new manufacturing facility?

27. Which home decor, accessories, dining & kitchen essentials company has launched a campaign for the festive season, featuring actress Sanya Malhotra?

28. Which luxury automotive brand announced the launch of its Grecale SUV in India?

29. Which energy storage solutions company unveiled its latest campaign, "Bano Kisi Ki Energy," featuring actor Akshay Kumar?

30. Mondelez India is strengthening its premium chocolate segment with a new sub-brand. Name it?

31. Which real estate developer has launched the campaign ‘#TomorrowMatters’ to tackle the urgent global climate crisis through a collaborative approach?

32. Which company has unveiled its latest campaign, #LiveUnstoppable, featuring popstar King, to introduce the K12x 5G phone, the toughest 5G smartphone in its segment?

33. Which educational platform for professionals and higher education aspirants has launched its Father’s Day campaign 'Lessons from a Father: Wisdom Across Generations.'?

34. Which biscuit brand unveiled its Friendship Day campaign ‘Mere Genius Dost’?

35. Akhil Gupta, vice chairman of Bharti Enterprises, will take over as the new chairman of which financial services company from August 24?

36. Cricketer KL Rahul has partnered with which D2C fitness brand?

37. Financial investment advisory company Unaprime has bought a 70% stake in which Maharashtra-based hospital company?

38. Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) last week signed a memorandum of understanding with which state to invest Rs 20,000 crore for building a greenfield car factory?

39. Which business group has acquired Bengaluru’s five-star hotel The Golden Palms Resorts and Spa?

40. Which hospitality company from India last week said it had signed a luxury hotel and a boutique resort in the Kingdom of Bahrain?

41. Which company and Savannah Seeds, the Indian arm of US-based RiceTec Inc, have come together to set up an “agricultural-climate technology” company Paryan?

42. Which matrimony company has launched the 'Wedding Games' campaign?

43. Which hospitality company has relaunched a reimagined version of its flagship ‘Wedding Diaries’ initiative, introducing a ‘Wedding Ambassador’?

44. Sanjay Shukla has assumed the charge of Managing Director of which financial institution for housing, following an approval from the government?

45. Which smartphone brand has launched the campaign ‘India Cheers Neeraj’?

46. Which two-wheeler manufacturer last week said it has commenced operations in the Philippines?

47. Which company said it has received approval from the Indian drug regulator the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) to market its novel therapy Beyfortus in India?

48. Ishan Chatterjee has quit as India MD of which video sharing platform?

49. Which beauty brand has launched its 'The House Party' campaign featuring actresses Kareena Kapoor Khan, Kiara Advani, and Suhana Khan?

50. Which food and agri-business company has signed a definitive agreement with Tyson India Holdings Ltd., an affiliate of Tyson Foods, Inc., to buy its 49% stake in their joint venture?

51. Which company has introduced a new app called District to offer beyond food delivery and quick commerce?

52. Which social media platform has launched the campaign ‘Get more into what you’re into’?

53. Which bathroom cleaning brand has unveiled its new campaign ‘Bathroom Jagmagaye Toh Din Ban Jaaye’, featuring actor Karan Wahi in North, and actor Erode Mahesh in South?

54. Which international gifts platform has unveiled the inaugural ad under its "Amazing Gifts, Samay Par" campaign, celebrating the cherished festival of Raksha Bandhan?

55. Which platform has launched a campaign where its buses will come stocked with popular books from Penguin Random House India to encourage riders to read during their rides?

56. Which farmer-owned horticulture ecosystem has announced the introduction of the renowned patented “Tango” mandarin variety in India?

57. Which e-waste recycler has announced entry into the D2C sector with the launch of an integrated e-waste Consumer Take-Back platform– Selsmart?

58. Which brand has unveiled the third edition of its ‘#StopTheBeautyTest’ campaign, introducing ‘mothermonials’?

59. Reliance Retail plans to extend which British fashion brand into the athleisure segment?

60. Which Gujarat-based fintech company has agreed to acquire a 54% stake in Rediff, one of India’s oldest internet firms?

61. Which South Korean confectionery company last week announced the merger of its Indian subsidiaries to establish an integrated entity?

62. Classic Legends Pvt Ltd, Mahindra & Mahindra’s premium bike arm, has entered into a joint venture agreement with which company to use BSA marks in India?

63. Which brand has collaborated with Diana Penty to take its Edelweiss skin care range to new heights in India?

64. Which food ordering platform has partnered with content creator Bhuvan Bam to launch the 'Friendship Ki Band' campaign?

65. Which brand has unveiled a new campaign video for Breastfeeding Week 2024, as part of the ongoing ‘#ShareTheCare’ initiative?

66. Which sub-brand from Bata is partnering with wrestler Nisha Dahiya to support her Olympic goals?

67. Which MNC brewer last week said it is buying a 33.33% residual stake in its operations in India and a 9.94% stake in Nepal for a total of $744 million?

68. Which contemporary ethnic fashion brand has roped in actress Sara Ali Khan as its first ever brand ambassador?

69. Which lifestyle brand has unveiled its new campaign, featuring brand ambassadors, cricketer Virat Kohli and actress Taapsee Pannu?

70. Which business group has agreed to a deal with English county team Hampshire to buy its major shares worth 120 million pounds (approximately Rs 1278 crore)?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1062 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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