October 13, 2024

Biz Quizzard 1072

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period October 07 - 12. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Trent has forayed into the mass-priced beauty segment by adding a new standalone format to its line of stores. What has it been branded as?

2. Which domestic EV charging solutions firm has acquired US-based DC fast charging technology company Tritium for $37 million, or about Rs 310 crore?

3. Which company has inked a pact to acquire the Radio Frequency (RF) components business of Japan-based Renesas Electronics Corporation for a cash consideration of $36 million?

4. Which beauty brand has unveiled the campaign 'Har Look Mein Surprise', featuring actress Radhikka Madan?

5. Which kitchen appliances and home solutions brand has launched the ‘#Let’sGetCooking’ campaign?

6. Which denim brand has launched its global ‘Live Your Life’ campaign in India, featuring actress Janhvi Kapoor?

7. Which home appliances brand has launched the 'Dhoop Ki Goodness Fridge Mein' campaign, showcasing the innovative HarvestFresh Technology?

8. Which jewellery brand has launched a campaign celebrating the spirit of Navratri and Durga Pujo, featuring regional brand ambassadors – Ritabhari Chakraborty and Kinjal Rajpriya?

9. Which diversified conglomerate has picked up a stake in drone technology entity Aereo for $1.8 million?

10. Suresh Narayanan will retire as the chairman and managing director of the Indian operations of which MNC on July 31, 2025?

11. Which bank said its board approved a 100% stake sale in its education subsidiary to tech billionaire Shiv Nadar-led Vama Sundari Investments in an all-cash deal for Rs 192 crore?

12. Which omnichannel beauty platform has announced the introduction of luxury skincare and haircare brand, Augustinus Bader, in India?

13. Which bank has signed former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar as its global brand ambassador?
 
14. Which agrochemical organisation has launched Verdino, a new addition to its herbicide portfolio, and Kanak 600 Boom Sprayer?

15. Which lighting brand has launched its latest campaign “Built to Shine”?

16. Which brand has launched a new card advocacy campaign, ‘Payments Ka Powerplay’, featuring cricketer and brand ambassador MS Dhoni?

17. Which Melbourne-based women’s fashion brand has announced actress Triptii Dimri as its new global brand ambassador?

18. Which jewellery brand has launched its Diwali campaign ‘Nav-Raani’?

19. Which international beauty brand has inaugurated the second edition of its festive campaign ‘Spark A Change 2.0’, featuring actress Diana Penty?

20. Which hospitality major is introducing its luxury Edition brand in India to tap the growing demand for high-end accommodation?

21. Which company and non-profit organisation ChangeInkk last week announced a collaboration to launch AskPurpleFlame, a multilingual AI-driven help desk for learning disabilities?

22. Uber last week launched an initiative, which allows people to take their pets along for a ride, in Bengaluru. What has it been branded as?

23. Which spices brand has launched ready-to-cook Kerala breakfast products?

24. Which company is piloting its entry into traditional snacks by expanding its packaged foods portfolio with a range of traditional South Indian offerings under the Granamma brand?

25. Which mattress and bedding company has announced the onboarding of actor Mukesh Khanna as brand ambassador?

26. Which ecommerce firm unveiled the ‘#AapkeHittMeJaari’ campaign to empower and educate customers with critical tools and insights to safeguard against rising cyber frauds and scams?

27. Which brand has unveiled a new campaign with cricketer Rohit Sharma to launch his own sub-brand of healthy breakfast and snacks?

28. Which credit card brand has roped in cricketer Shreyanka Patil as brand ambassador?

29. Which smartphone brand has launched its Diwali campaign 'The Spirit of Homecoming'?

30. Which company has become the fifth company to receive a licence to operate white-label ATMs in India, the first such approval in a decade?

31. Which apparel retailer has announced actors Kareena Kapoor Khan and Sidharth Malhotra as the new faces of the brand in India?

32. Which beverage brand has launched the campaign 'The Flavour Of Love', featuring actors Palak Tiwari and Ishaan Khatter as brand ambassadors?

33. Which motorcycle brand has unveiled its latest campaign, featuring cricketer Virat Kohli?

34. Which smartphone brand has unveiled its Diwali campaign ‘#VishwasKaDeep’?

35. Which sexual wellness startup has forayed into the women’s segment with the launch of its new brand – Bloom?

36. Which paints company completed its “Let’s Colour” initiative in three remote villages in Himachal Pradesh, in one of the highest inhabited regions of the world?

37. Which life insurance company has appointed Jude Gomes as the new Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer?

38. Which American quick-service restaurant, known for its Whirl'd-famous smoothies, is about to open its first outlet in India later this year?

39. Which bank’s India & South Asia CEO Zarin Daruwala will retire in March after eight years at the top job?

40. Which iconic business personality passed away last week at the age of 86?

41. Prasanth Kumar, CEO-South Asia of GroupM Media India, has been re-elected as the President of which industry body for the year 2024-25?

42. Which pharmaceutical company has announced plans to change its name to Alivus Life Sciences Limited?

43. Which industry body has re-elected Shashi Singh of Osaka Rubber Pvt Ltd as its president for 2024-25?

44. Which omnichannel travel and tourism company announced the launch of its latest campaign featuring six films in six key regional languages?

45. Which paints company has unveiled a campaign featuring actor Pankaj Tripathi to introduce Roof Kool & Seal, an advanced waterproofing range?

46. Which organic food brand has announced the launch of its new ad film with Chef Vikas Khanna for its Multigrain Atta product?

47. Which footwear brand has launched its festive campaign 'Share The Joy', featuring actors Vedang Raina and Rasha Thadani?

48. Which oral care brand has launched the campaign ‘#TheDailyGrind’?

49. Which lighting brand has unveiled a new campaign ‘Thoughtfully Curated Lights for Your Home’?

50. Which company has announced India’s largest ever initial public offer (IPO) of Rs 27,870 crore?

51. Partha Pratim Sengupta, former Indian Overseas Bank managing director, is all set to take over as the managing director and chief executive officer of which bank?

52. Which sustainable dairy brand has launched its Diwali campaign 'More Than A Box'?

53. Which ethnic and fusion-wear brand has roped in actress Sara Ali Khan as brand ambassador, and has unveiled the "Dil Se Indian" campaign?

54. Which artisan bakery brand has announced its partnership with actress Soha Ali Khan for its ongoing consumer awareness campaign, “The Truth We Knead.”?

55. Which chocolate brand has launched the campaign "Message pe muh meetha nai hota”?

56. Which payments bank has unveiled its festive campaign 'Celebrate Dil Khol Kar’?

57. Which company last week said it is buying out Germany's Heubach Group, one of the world’s biggest pigment companies, in an asset and share deal?

58. Which paint brand has launched the campaign ‘Naye Zamane ka Naya Paint’, featuring actors Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna, as brand ambassadors?

59. Which home and office furniture brand launched its festive campaign ‘Dream Home Fiesta’?

60. Who has been appointed the new chairman of Tata Trusts?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1072 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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