August 11, 2024

Biz Quizzard 1063

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period August 05 - 10. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which company has entered the quick-commerce race with a service called Minutes?

2. Which frozen food brand has launched the 'Baarish Ka Maza Badega' campaign?

3. Which QSR chain has announced the launch of Cheese Volcano Pizzas?

4. Which consumer durables brand has launched the ‘No More Ziddi Monsoons’ campaign?

5. Which men's grooming essentials brand has launched ‘The Rakhi Rap Of The Year’?

6. Which investment-tech company has unveiled its new TVC "Options B.R.O. Banayega Aapko Options Trading Mein Pro."?

7. Which skincare and baby care brand has launched the film ‘Breastfeeding Challenges - It's Okay To Ask’ for Breastfeeding Awareness Month?

8. Which online gifting platform has launched its Rakhi campaign, ‘#YaadonKaBandhan’?

9. Actis, a London-based global investor in sustainable infrastructure, and which company have set up a joint venture to develop industrial and logistics real estate facilities across India?

10. In a pivot away from its all-economy cabin, IndiGo unveiled a tailor-made business-class product, which will roll out on its flights from mid-November for metro-to-metro flights. What is it called?

11. San Francisco-based staffing solution provider Instawork has acquired the technology platform built by which Bengaluru-based online placement forum for an undisclosed amount?

12. Which contract manufacturing company has entered into a strategic partnership with Bengaluru-based electronics manufacturing services company Smile Electronics to launch three state-of-the-art factories for IT hardware production in India?

13. Which newly launched motorcycle model is being introduced with the campaign ‘Chala Apni’?

14. Which cookie brand has unveiled its new campaign ‘Stay Playful’?

15. Which pharma company has launched the platform 'LullabAI' to help speech-impaired mothers sing a lullaby?

16. Which fashion platform has rolled out its campaign for Raksha Bandhan, featuring actors and sibling duo Arjun Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor?

17. Which hair oil brand has launched the ‘#ShineBejhijak’ campaign, featuring athlete Jyothi Yarraji?

18. Which Indian self-care brand has announced the appointment of actress Tara Sutaria as its brand ambassador for the hair care segment?

19. Which packaged flour brand celebrated the Rath Yatra festival with the 'Ratha Yatra Eka Aithiya' campaign?

20. The Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) approved the appointment of Challa Sreenivasan Setty as chairman of which bank from August 28, 2024?

21. Which company has announced the launch of two new fungicides - Miravis Duo and Reflect Top - in the Indian market?

22. Which activewear brand has unveiled its latest campaign, ‘Sport Your Spirit’, amidst the excitement of the Olympics 2024?

23. Which prescription lens brand has unveiled its latest campaign featuring cricketer and brand ambassador Virat Kohli?

24. Manish Tiwary has resigned as the India head of which ecommerce company?

25. Which company has partnered with Druk Green Power Corporation to develop the 600 MW Khorlochhu Hydropower Project in Bhutan with 40% equity investment?

26. IPG Mediabrands, the media holding company of US-based ad giant Interpublic Group, has opened its largest global capability centre (GCC) hub in which city in India?

27. Which renewable energy solutions provider has executed definitive agreements to acquire 76% stake in Renom Energy Services from Maharashtra-based Sanjay Ghodawat Group?

28. Which food services and contract catering company has acquired a 70% stake in Delhi-based food and beverages catering company ICS Foods?

29. Which two PSUs have signed a pact for setting up a coal-to-synthetic natural gas plant using surface coal gasification technology in Raniganj area of West Bengal?

30. Indian Institute of Technology-Madras has received a Rs 228 crore donation from its alumnus Krishna Chivukula. He is the founder and chief executive of which company?

31. Ghodawat Consumer, the Rs 1,600 crore FMCG arm of the Sanjay Ghodawat group, has roped in actress Raveena Tandon as brand ambassador for which edible oil brand?

32. Which edible oil brand has launched a digital campaign featuring actress Chitrangda Singh?

33. Which fashion brand has released a video for its Rakhi collection 'Threads of Memories'?

34. Which bank has announced the launch of ‘Golden Circle’, a comprehensive priority banking program meticulously designed to cater to the unique needs of senior citizens?

35. Tata Consumer Products (TCP) announced the launch of beverage Kombucha under which brand?

36. Which company last week launched a new biscuit ‘Super Egg & Milk’, combining milk and eggs?

37. Which company regained the top spot in the list of best employers to work for in India in 2024, according to the Randstad Employer Brand Research report?

38. Cricketer Rohit Sharma has partnered with which healthy foods brand to launch a licensed brand?

39. Which menswear brand has roped in actor Rana Daggubati as brand ambassador?

40. Which agri solutions provider has elevated S Sankarasubramanian as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)?

41. Which toothpaste brand has launched the 'Eat Like You Should' campaign?

42. Which antacid brand has unveiled a TVC, featuring actors Farida Jalal and Aparshakti Khurana, for the launch of its new 3-in-1 variant?

43. Which chocolate brand has launched its Raksha Bandhan campaign ‘#CreatingMemoriesNeverClicked’?

44. Which gifting brand is launching its campaign video ‘Rishte Jazbaton Ke’ for Raksha Bandhan to celebrate relationships?

45. Which D2C ethnic fashion brand has announced its strategic acquisition of Isadoralife, a ready-to-wear saree company?

46. Which test preparatory service has roped in cricketer Rishabh Pant as brand ambassador?

47. Which media and gaming firm has acquired UK-based gaming studio Fusebox Games for Rs 228 crore ($27.2 million) in an all-cash transaction?

48. Which company has acquired the US-based Columbus Hydraulics to strengthen its presence in the North American market?

49. The transaction limits for tax payments through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) will be enhanced from Rs 1 lakh to what amount, according to the RBI?

50. The unique registered investor base on the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) crossed which milestone mark on August 8?

51. Which footwear brand has unveiled a new collection with the 'Stronger Inside' campaign?

52. Which skincare brand has roped in Olympian Antim Panghal as brand ambassador?

53. Which fashion retailer has collaborated with designer Anamika Khanna to launch a collection on September 5?

54. Which astrotech platform has launched a digital campaign with the tagline ‘Gyaani toh bahut hai, par Yogi Sirf Ek.’?

55. Which paper manufacturer has launched the 'Sandese Aate Hai' campaign, aiming to bridge the gap between civilians and the nation's defenders?

56. Which mattress brand and the Indian Society for Sleep Research (ISSR) have come together to underscore and raise awareness about the significance of sleep for overall health and well-being?

57. Which smartphone brand has unveiled ‘The Quest Film: Keep Questing’ film?

58. Which beverage brand has launched the ‘#DeshkaGarv-Pradesh Ki Kala’ campaign for Independence Day?

59. Which company has announced the launch of its Harry Potter-inspired eyewear collection in collaboration with Warner Bros?

60. The government last week introduced a bill to amend banking laws, which includes changes to nomination facility to allow up to how many nominees?

61. Capital market regulator SEBI approved Praveena Rai’s appointment as the Managing Director and CEO of which commodity exchange?

62. Which agrochemical manufacturer’s Founder Chairman R G Agarwal decided to step down on attaining 75 years?

63. Which company acquired the entire assets of US-based gaming content firm Deltias Gaming for $900,000 (Rs 7.5 crore)?

64. Which watch brand has launched the ‘Find Your Joy’ campaign?

65. Which IT company has agreed to wholly acquire Zeenea, a French data catalog and governance solutions company, for €24 million (about Rs 220 crore)?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1063 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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