August 18, 2024

Biz Quizzard 1064

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period August 12 - 17. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which business group said it would acquire a 24.5% stake in British telecommunications major BT Group, buying out the British company's top shareholder, Altice UK?

2. Which Chennai-based drone startup has expanded its operations in Sri Lanka?

3. Which brand has launched the campaign 'Vanilla Never Smelled So Good', featuring actress Ananya Panday, for its Vanilla Caramello perfume?

4. Which natural and wellness lifestyle brand, aimed at preventing hangovers, has roped in actor Aditya Roy Kapoor as brand ambassador?

5. Which beauty and personal care brand has roped in actress Rashmika Mandanna as the new brand ambassador for its hair care range?

6. Which packaged fruit juice brand has roped in actress Sara Ali Khan as brand ambassador?

7. Which hospitality chain has partnered with actor Sidharth Malhotra for a new campaign?

8. Which rental platform has launched the 'Brave to Be Free' campaign ahead of Independence Day?

9. Which denim brand has launched its Raksha Bandhan campaign ‘#ThreadsOfLove’?

10. Which rural-focused fintech startup has obtained a NBFC licence following its acquisition of a majority stake in Kushal Finnovation Capital, an NBFC specialising in supply chain financing?

11. Which footwear brand has announced the appointment of actor Varun Dhawan as its brand ambassador?

12. Which beauty and personal care company is discontinuing its ayurvedic beauty brand Ayuga?

13. Which Hyderabad-based ethnic fashion brand has forayed into the jewellery segment with the launch of its new brand Tyohaar?

14. Which iconic British motorcycle brand last week debuted in India with the Gold Star model?

15. Audio and wearable brand boAt last week said it has surpassed which milestone ´Made in India´ products mark?

16. Which sweets and snacks company has launched its Raksha Bandhan campaign 'Rakhi ka bandhan manao, bhar ke pyaar jatao'?

17. Which feminine hygiene brand has launched a Raksha Bandhan campaign featuring the Impower Self Defence Pepper Spray?

18. Which tech-enabled salon-at-home service provider has unveiled a new campaign 'Not Every Expert is a Salon Expert', with actress Shraddha Kapoor as its brand ambassador?

19. Which two-wheeler manufacturer recently opened its first-ever "Premia" store in New Delhi?

20. Which steel company last week announced the acquisition of up to 66.67% in Australian miner M Res NSW HCC Pty Ltd (M Res NSW) in a bid to boost raw material security?

21. Which quick commerce brand launched its Rakhi campaign video, featuring actress and model Rakhi Sawant?

22. Which quick commerce brand launched the "Rakhi Aapki, Lifafa Humara” campaign?

23. Which flagship brand of Hindustan Pencils announced a new brand identity and packaging design?

24. Which online travel company has launched a series of ads featuring Hindi-speaking non-Indian content creators Drew Hicks, Yechan C. Lee, and Agu Stanley Chiedozie?

25. Which company said it has acquired Suasth Healthcare Foundation, which runs a 400-bed multi-speciality hospital in Navi Mumbai, for Rs 189 crore under the Insolvency Bankruptcy Code?

26. The Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved SKS Power Generation (Chhattisgarh)'s acquisition by which BSE-listed company?

27. Which payment app has been carved out as a separate subsidiary by NPCI?

28. Which men’s wellness and grooming products brand has launched a campaign featuring actor Vikrant Massey, and Raghu Ram, who is known for his association with the popular show Roadies?

29. Which beauty brand has unveiled the ‘#InMySkin’ campaign, featuring actress Tara Sutaria, to celebrate authentic beauty?

30. Maruti Suzuki India last week announced that it has commenced exports of which model to Japan?

31. Which MNC last week ousted CEO Laxman Narasimhan and picked Chipotle Mexican Grill’s Brian Niccol as its next leader?

32. Which beverage brand has reportedly roped in Paris Olympics medallist Manu Bhaker for about Rs 1.5 crore for a one-year endorsement deal?

33. Which real estate conglomerate has unveiled ‘Azaadi Ki Dhun’ - an acapella anthem from the group, especially penned, and crafted to celebrate the spirit of India’s 78th Independence Day?

34. Which cement company launched the film ‘Tum Virat Ho’ for Independence Day?

35. Which cement company launched the film ‘The Bridge of Unity’ for Independence Day?

36. Which digital healthcare platform has launched its Independence Day campaign with the message ‘Empowering a Healthier, Stronger India’?

37. Which food packaging solution brand from LSKB Aluminium Foils has roped in actress Kareena Kapoor Khan as brand ambassador?

38. Which beauty brand has unveiled its first TVC featuring actress Mrunal Thakur as the brand's new face for its color cosmetics range?

39. Which confectionery brand has launched the campaign ‘Aage Badh Ja’ featuring actor Varun Dhawan?

40. Which MNC is buying Cheez-It maker Kellanova in a nearly $36-billion deal?

41. Which multiplex chain has launched the 'Orryginal' campaign featuring internet celebrity Orry?

42. Which conglomerate launched the video 'Desh Ek Raag' as a musical tribute to the nation?

43. Which jewellery brand is celebrating Raksha Bandhan in style with a new Disney-inspired jewelry collection?

44. Which beverage brand has launched the campaign 'It's Fizzin Amazin', featuring actor Sidharth Malhotra?

45. Which D2C wellness company dedicated to helping individuals overcome tobacco addiction launched the video ‘Tambaku Chodo aur Azaadi Chuno’?

46. Which fashion etailer launched its Independence Day campaign ‘#FashionBeyondLabels’?

47. Which business group launched the campaign ‘#SmallFreedomsofIndia’?

48. Which beverage brand launched the campaign ‘Courage Has No Bias' for Independence Day?

49. Which health insurance brand launched the ‘Sirf Chutti Mat Manao’ Independence Day campaign?

50. Which home appliances brand is entering the beauty market with its first wet line styling products, the Chitosan formulations range?

51. Which stainless-steel manufacturer launched the campaign 'Stainless salute to our country'?

52. Which healthy food brand launched the campaign “#SmallChangesBigImpact for a Viksit Bharat”?

53. Which life insurance company launched the 'Invest in Independence' campaign?

54. Which online travel company, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, launched the campaign 'India: The Homecoming’?

55. Which Belgian bakery and restaurant chain is re-entering the Indian market through a master franchise agreement with Bake & Brew Pvt Ltd?

56. Which fintech brand launched its Independence Day campaign ‘#AzaadiKaRaasta’?

57. Which pain management brand launched the campaign “Dard Hum Sambhal Lenge”?

58. Which company and Brazil based OTB Industria e Comercio de Componentes e Technologia Ltda, (OTB) Franca will set up a joint venture company in Chennai to manufacture and market invisible pens and innovative solutions for shoe components?

59. Which socks brand has launched the Rakshabandhan campaign ‘#ThreadsofLove’?

60. Which company last week launched its first range of electric motorcycles called the Roadster?

61. Which corporate foundation has announced the launch of its new video ‘#SambhavHaiAzadi’?

62. Which denim brand launched the campaign ‘#YoungRestlessResponsible’ for Independence Day?

63. Which online recruiting platform has launched a digital video campaign (DVC) 'Azaadi, Swabhimaan aur Sammaan ke Saath' for Independence Day?

64. Which potato wafer brand has launched the campaign ‘The World of Mexican Chilling’?

65. Which bank launched the campaign 'Sanskrit Password' for Independence Day?

66. Which cookware brand has launched its Rakshabandhan campaign, ‘Cash vs Gift’?

67. Which company unveiled a silent National Anthem campaign, featuring special drone pilots and technicians with hearing and speaking challenges?

68. Which matrimony platform’s social initiative wing unveiled a campaign to raise awareness about women’s low workforce participation?

69. Which beverage brand has unveiled a new campaign celebrating homemakers' tireless spirit and unwavering energy, embodying the brand's proposition 'Josh Jagaye Har Roz’?

70. Private equity fund Warburg Pincus has acquired a majority stake in which Indian player in the furniture fittings and architectural hardware segment?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1064 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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