Biz Quizzard 1096

 

Biz Quizzard has completed 21 years (and a week), without missing a single week in between. While the announcement comes a week late, the episode posted last week marked the beginning of the 22nd year. A big thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey. 

Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period March 24 - 29. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which automotive components manufacturer has entered into an agreement for the acquisition of International Automotive Components Group Sweden AB (IAC Sweden)?

2. The Board of Directors of which industry body has elected Gopal Vittal, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Bharti Airtel, as its new Chairman, until the end of 2026?

3. Which paints company has unveiled a new corporate film to celebrate 80 years of protecting Indian homes?

4. Which fashion market place has launched the campaign ‘Jashn-e-Iftar’, featuring director Farah Khan and fashion critic Sufi Motiwala?

5. Which fashion retailer has announced the launch of its new summer-occasion wear collection and its new campaign featuring actor Mahesh Babu and his daughter Sitara?

6. Which CK Birla Group company has announced it has rebranded to BirlaNu?

7. Which company has launched a new campaign, featuring cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni and digital influencers Kusha Kapila and Madan Gowri, for its BLDC fans?

8. Which brand has launched its new ‘Supreme Collection’, the range of four perfumes for men: Hero, Chief, Boss, and King?

9. Which cement brand has launched the musical campaign “Ek Ghar Banaunga”?

10. Which B2B manufacturing and supply chain enablement startup has acquired a 51% stake in US-based Oussum?

11. Which entity has acquired a 100% stake in Stride Climate Investments, a solar generation asset portfolio in India, from a fund managed by Macquarie Asset Management?

12. Which online travel platform will venture into charter aviation by acquiring a 49% stake in debt-strapped Big Charter, also known as FlyBig?

13. The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) last week said it has officially crossed which milestone transactions mark?

14. Which beverage brand has unveiled a campaign featuring actor Yash?

15. Which sexual wellness brand has unveiled its new campaign, ‘Won Love’?

16. Which ice cream brand has launched its Twister brand in India?

17. Which fashion and lifestyle brand has unveiled its new campaign, ‘Your Safe Space’, featuring actors Khushi Kapoor and Vedang Raina?

18. Which value-segment luggage brand has launched its IPL campaign featuring actors Tiger Shroff and Tamannaah Bhatia?

19. Which consumer appliances brand has launched the 'Day-1 Waali Feelings' campaign for fans and air coolers categories?

20. According to Bloomberg data, which company emerged as the most valuable steel company globally with its market capitalisation touching $30.5 billion last week?

21. US buyout group TPG has struck a deal with which company to buy a majority stake in its onshore wind turbine generator manufacturing business in India and Sri Lanka?

22. Vikram Sahu will take over as the new India head for which MNC bank?

23. Which glass and building material major has appointed Sreedhar N as the new CEO for the Asia-Pacific region, including Australia and New Zealand, as well as CEO of India?

24. Which diamond company has introduced ‘Love, From Dad’, a new collection designed for meaningful gifting?

25. Which house shifting service has unveiled the ‘Safety ki Shart Lagi’ campaign?

26. Which brand has launched its ‘Befikar Living Unlocked’ campaign to introduce the Advantis IoT 9 Digital Lock?

27. Which brand has launched two new TV commercials featuring actor Akshay Kumar to highlight the company's solar energy and inverter-battery solutions?

28. Which mutual fund has launched the 'Sabse Important Plan' (SIP) campaign?

29. Which chocolate brand has unveiled a TV commercial for the launch of its new variant, Peanut Brownie?

30. Which automobile company appointed Sunil Kakkar as an additional director and whole-time director, the first instance of an Indian employee being nominated as a director by the parent?

31. Reliance Jio’s streaming platform JioHotstar has crossed which milestone subscriber mark?

32. Which clothing company has announced Sumit Dhingra as its new country director?

33. Which FMCG major last week announced the appointment of ex-Britannia CEO and Executive Director Rajneet Kohli as its Executive Director, Foods?

34. Which cooking oil brand has launched the ‘30 Minute Movement’ campaign, urging women to prioritise health with 30 minutes of daily exercise?

35. Which ride-sharing platform has launched the ‘Bawaal’ campaign?

36. Which biscuit brand has roped in actress Ananya Panday as brand ambassador, and unveiled the ‘Start Your Story’ campaign featuring her and actor Lakshya?

37. Which personal care brand has unveiled the latest campaign for its lemon facewash, featuring actors Shah Rukh Khan and Sanya Malhotra?

38. Which skincare brand has unveiled its new brand philosophy ‘Beauty To A Science’, onboarding actress Shraddha Kapoor as its newest brand ambassador in India?

39. Which NBFC has named cricketer Jasprit Umrah as its brand ambassador?

40. Which Indian company has won its largest single order from QatarEnergy LNG for its North Field Production Sustainability Offshore Compression Project?

41. Which automobile company last week said it will stop manufacturing and assembly operations at its stepdown electric bus manufacturing subsidiary in the UK?

42. Which British sportswear and fashion giant announced plans to open over 350 Sports Direct stores across Southeast Asia and India through its existing partnership with Indonesian retailer MAP Active?

43. Which grooming brand and luggage brand Mokobara have teamed up to launch the 'Anywhere Grooming Kit'?

44. Which fan-first sports engagement platform has announced cricketer Ajinkya Rahane as its brand ambassador?

45. Which dairy brand has roped in actor Rana Daggubati as brand ambassador for its Badam Milk?

46. Which e-commerce platform has launched the campaign ‘AC Deals So Good, India Rahega Cool’?

47. Which beauty soap brand has announced actress Mrunal Thakur as its new brand ambassador, and has launched the “Pehli Jhalak Kare Khoobsurat Asar” campaign?

48. Which company has launched a campaign featuring actor Tiger Shroff for its laptop?

49. Which social gaming and interactive entertainment platform has unveiled its latest ad campaign, “Jaha Jeetega India”, featuring cricketer MS Dhoni?

50. Krafton, the developer and publisher of Battlegrounds Mobile India (previously known as PUBG Mobile India), has acquired a controlling stake in which Pune-based game development studio?

51. Which spend management company has acquired a little over 38% stake in payment solutions provider Mobileware Technologies for around Rs 22.8 crore?

52. Which global sports giant has unveiled its new campaign "Go Wild," marking a significant evolution in its brand identity?

53. Which cement company has re-designated CEO Ajay Kapur as the managing director and named Vinod Bahety as its new CEO?

54. Which electrical appliances company has announced the appointment of Sanjay Sachdeva as the managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO), effective April 15, 2025?

55. Which protein supplement brand has launched the digital campaign ‘#AirChairTest’, challenging adults to test muscle strength?

56. Which jewellery brand has launched a digital campaign for Gudi Padwa featuring brand ambassador Pooja Sawant?

57. Which Indian automobile company has launched its electric vehicle range in Mauritius, in collaboration with Allied Motors?

58. Which industry body has elected State Bank of India (SBI) Chairman CS Setty as the new Chairman?

59. Which Chennai-based group has announced the acquisition of Chennai-based Vibrant Screen Pvt Ltd (VSPL), a provider of background verification solutions, for an undisclosed sum?

60. Which Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) firm has acquired Trainn, a SaaS start-up that creates hyper-personalised videos for customer training purposes?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1096 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!

rajeev kondapalli

Biz Quizzard 1095

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period March 17 - 22. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which company has acquired Indian regional record labels Symphony Recording Co, and ARC Musicq?

2. Which lab-grown diamond jewellery brand has been launched with actress Wamiqa Gabbi as its brand ambassador?

3. Which at-home services startup has entered the quick commerce space with Insta Maids, a service that allows users to book a househelp in 15 minutes?

4. Which travel agency has roped in actress Amruta Khanvilkar as brand ambassador and has launched ‘#WeBhatakNare’, specially curated tour packages for Maharashtrians?

5. Which footwear brand has roped in cricketer Jasprit Bumrah to strengthen its cricket roster?

6. Which company has launched Pukka, the herbal infusion brand from the UK, in India through the "Self Care in a Cup” campaign by unveiling “the most calming film on the internet”?

7. Which visa processing platform has released the film 'Schengen Visa on Time = Whole New Personality.'?

8. Which eyewear fashion brand has launched the ‘Wildgear’ collection and campaign with the positioning of ‘Unleash the Animal Within’?

9. Which bank has announced the launch of ‘Hausla Talks’, a platform for sharing real stories of ambition, courage, and success?

10. Which company has signed a binding agreement to acquire its joint venture partner’s 26% stake in its life and general insurance ventures for Rs 24,180 crore, ending a 24-year-old partnership?

11. Which company has acquired the India rights for premium juice brand Sun Crush from former Sri Lanka cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan’s company Ceylon Beverage International?

12. Which tractor company has appointed its director Lakshmi Venu as vice-chairperson?

13. Airtel Payments Bank has surpassed which milestone transactions mark on its platform in January 2025?

14. Which international airline brand has launched the ‘The Great Indian Fufaji’ campaign?

15. Which tyre brand has launched the campaign “Enjoy Every Turn”, featuring cricketer MS Dhoni?

16. Which travel portal has launched a new campaign featuring cricketers Sunil Gavaskar and Rishabh Pant?

17. Which home lockers brand has launched the campaign 'Tension Free Security - Unlocked'?

18. Which electric bicycle brand has unveiled a new ad film, featuring cricketer MS Dhoni and filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga?

19. Which brand has unveiled a campaign featuring actor Manoj Bajpayee for the launch of ‘No Maida Rusk’?

20. Chennai-based Hatsun Agro Product Limited inaugurated a HAP daily Outlet in Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh. Which milestone store count did it touch with this launch?

21. Which company has announced an exclusive licensing agreement with Taiwan-based Formosa Pharmaceuticals to market clobetasol propionate ophthalmic suspension 0.05% (APP13007) across 11 countries, including India?

22. Which MNC has agreed to acquire cloud security firm Wiz for $32 billion in cash?

23. Which company last week unveiled Avaan Tower 2, a 306-meter residential skyscraper in Mumbai’s Tardeo neighborhood, claimed as India’s tallest ultra-luxury residential building?

24. Which US-based family-owned real estate firm is entering India’s office property market with a project spread over 4.3 acres in Pune’s Koregaon Park?

25. Which digital-first advertising agency has acquired performance marketing and SEO agency AdLift for Rs 50 crore?

26. Which Ayurvedic toothpaste brand has launched the ‘#SwitchToFluorideFree’ campaign on World Oral Health Day?

27. Which paints company has launched the ‘Budget Kam, Warranty Mein Dum’ campaign?

28. Which brand specialising in engineered quartz surfaces has introduced ‘Pastel Poise’, a pastel quartz collection, with a new campaign?

29. Which home care brand has launched the ‘Bathroom Nahi, Freshroom’ campaign?

30. Which two-wheeler manufacturer has announced a strategic investment of up to Rs 525 crore in three-wheeled electric commercial vehicle maker Euler Motors?

31. Bain Capital is set to buy a stake in which NBFC and become joint owner of the shadow lender that’s the country’s second-largest gold loan company?

32. Which realty developer will sell 21.74% stake in its joint venture company I-Ven Realty to global investment firm Alpha Wave Ventures II for Rs 1,250 crore?

33. Which company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Kutch Copper has formed a joint venture with Praneetha Ventures to manufacture and sell metal products, wires, and cables?

34. Which non-banking finance company has elevated long-standing managing director Rajeev Jain to the position of vice chairman for three years starting April 1?

35. Which MNC is partnering with HCL Group’s Vama Sundari Investments to launch a standalone health insurance business in India?

36. Which digital payments major has picked up a 43% stake in Mindgate Solutions, a banking infrastructure company?

37. Which company is acquiring a 14.3% stake in Lucro Plastecycle, a recycled flexible plastics maker, as part of its sustainability goals and to scale up the use of recycled content in packaging?

38. Which New Zealand-based luxury mattress maker will enter India's $2.5 billion mattress market by setting up its first manufacturing unit in Hyderabad with an investment of Rs 100 crore?

39. Which IT services and solutions provider has announced former cricketer Rahul Dravid as its cultural ambassador?

40. Which company is set to acquire 74% of Nauyaan Shipyard from Welspun Corp, owned by B K Goenka, for Rs 383 crore?

41. Which cat food company has roped in actress Sharvari Wagh as brand ambassador?

42. Which metals company has unveiled a new brand identity and tagline, ‘Engineering Better Futures’?

43. Which automobile company has roped in actor Vicky Kaushal as brand ambassador to promote its passenger and electric vehicle range?

44. Which fashion brand has released a new marketing film featuring former cricketer Virender Sehwag and actresses Mandira Bedi and Sahiba Bali?

45. Which smartphone company has launched the ‘#ZindagiKeRealHeroes’ campaign to honour the resilience of delivery agents, cab drivers, and gig workers?

46. Which tractor brand has signed up former cricketer Yuvraj Singh as its brand ambassador?

47. Which fantasy sports platform has launched the ‘Circle Mein Aaja’ campaign?

48. Which 10-minute food delivery service has unveiled the "Ek Do Teen" campaign?

49. Which beverage brand has unveiled an innovative new product – ‘Rich’ – a powder concentrate designed to deliver a richer flavor, fuller texture, and enhanced taste?

50. India has crossed which coal production milestone in fiscal year 2024-25?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1095 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli

Biz Quizzard 1094

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period March 10 - 15. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which pharma company has agreed to acquire US-based Checkpoint Therapeutics in cash for up to $355 million?

2. Which brand has unveiled a film with chef Vikas Khanna for its Argent Samsara collection, featuring advanced cookware technology and a classic design for home and professional chefs?

3. The appliances business of which business group launched the ‘AManCan’ campaign for Women’s Day?

4. Which bank, in collaboration with VISA, launched its Women’s Day campaign ‘#DropTheLabel’, featuring chess player Tania Sachdev?

5. Which CSR initiative launched a four-video series titled ‘Stories of Sanginis: A Tribute to Their Strength’ for Women’s Day?

6. Which mutual fund launched its investor education campaign ‘SamayKeSaathRotation’?

7. Which innerwear brand has launched the 'For What's NXT' campaign?

8. Which denim brand launched its Women’s Day campaign ‘#HerDayEveryDay’?

9. Which smartwatch brand has launched the film '#Take11 Extra Mins of Sleep'?

10. Which company has signed an exclusive shareholder’s agreement with Brazil-based Oswaldo Cruz Química Indústria e Comércio Ltda (OCQ) to establish a new joint venture in India?

11. Which travel-tech company has appointed Sonal Sinha as the CEO of G6 Hospitality, an American motel company that it had acquired from Blackstone Real Estate?

12. Which product engineering company has acquired US-based design company Alpha-Numero Technology Solutions for an undisclosed amount?

13. Which online investment platform is set to start offering wealth management services to high net-worth individuals through a separate arm under the brand W?

14. Which provider of software services to banks and other financial services companies has acquired CreditNirvana, a debt management and collections platform?

15. Which automobile company has appointed Takashi Nakajima as the new president & CEO, effective April 1, 2025?

16. Which subsidiary of Biocon Group has acquired its first manufacturing facility in the US, from Emergent Manufacturing Operations Baltimore?

17. Which renewable energy firm has formed a joint venture with Osaka Gas Group to develop a 300MW renewable energy portfolio, entailing an investment of Rs 1,500 crore?

18. Which packaged wheat flour brand has launched the campaign “Better Half Ki Better Choice”, featuring actor and brand ambassador Salman Khan?

19. Which pharma company has entered the daily supplements market with an expansion of its Arth range, and has roped in actress Vidya Balan as brand ambassador?

20. Which airline inducted its 100th aircraft, a Boeing 737-8, which features ‘Chittara’ art, inspired by Karnataka’s traditional mural painting, on its tail, on March 10?

21. Snap Camera India, the local unit of social networking and messaging platform Snapchat's US-based parent company Snap Inc, has crossed which milestone revenue mark for the first time?

22. Which real estate development firm has acquired the 20-acre DXC Technology campus in Bengaluru for approximately Rs 400 crore?

23. Which BPM company last week announced the acquisition of US-headquartered Kipi(dot)ai, a data modernisation and democratisation services focused on the Snowflake platform?

24. Which company will acquire the remaining 48.06% equity stake in Creamline Dairy Products from existing shareholders for Rs 930 crore?

25. Which company last week introduced its first hybrid motorcycle in the 150cc category, the 2025 ‘FZS Fi Hybrid´?

26. Which brand has unveiled its latest Spring Summer campaign, ‘Life in Linen’, starring actors Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Sidharth Malhotra?

27. Which caller identification app has launched a campaign featuring actors Deepak Tijori, and Sheeba Chaddha?

28. Which fresh food brand has unveiled its new TVC campaign 'Different Names. One Emotion.', a celebration of the universal love for parotas?

29. Which tiles and bathware brand has launched the film 'Bura na mano, Secretary hai!' for Holi?

30. Which company will acquire 100% stake in Bengaluru-headquartered commercial real estate company Darshita Southern India Happy Homes for Rs 2,250 crore in cash?

31. Which company has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Wavin Industries to acquire its pipes and fittings business for $30 million (about Rs 262 crore)?

32. Fintech major PhonePe has clocked which milestone registered users mark?

33. Which beverage brand has launched its Holi campaign, flipping ‘Kaali Zubaan’ into ‘Rangeen Zubaan’?

34. Which fantasy sports platform has launched its IPL campaign featuring actors Aamir Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, and a host of cricketers and celebrities?

35. For Women’s Day, which bank launched its latest campaign for the ARISE Women’s Savings Account, featuring actress Shefali Shah?

36. Which healthcare brand launched the ‘Her Turn to Fight’ campaign for Women’s Day?

37. Which dating app collaborated with actor, podcaster and entrepreneur Rhea Chakraborty’s clothing brand, Chapter 2, to unveil "Consent Zaroori Hai" tee for Holi?

38. Which brand launched its Holi campaign to reinforce coconut hair oil as the ultimate solution to Holi hair damage concerns?

39. Which consumer electrical and electronics brand launched the film 'This Holi, let go of the past for a better tomorrow'?

40. Which company has bought a controlling stake in Nagarjuna Agrichem, which makes active ingredients for crop protection chemicals?

41. Which homegrown wearables maker is expanding outside India, starting with the Middle East market in partnership with Dubai-based distribution company Lime Concepts?

42. Which company said it has received approval from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States for a $36 million deal to acquire the Radio Frequency (RF) components business of Japan-based Renesas Electronics Corporation?

43. Which business personality has launched a new startup Opptra, which specialises in developing franchise business portfolios?

44. BNW Developments, a real estate developer, has entered into an agreement with The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) to bring which brand to the UAE?

45. Which chocolate brand has unveiled its ‘Generosity’ campaign?

46. Which paints company has unveiled the ‘Sound of Colour’ campaign for Holi?

47. Which paint brand unveiled its Holi campaign ‘Duniya Ko Rang Do!’?

48. Which brand unveiled the ‘health insurance ka Girl Logic’ campaign, featuring celebrity Shalini Passi, for Women’s Day?

49. Which edible oil brand has launched the campaign “BuraNaKaro” for Holi?

50. Singapore’s sovereign private equity giant Temasek is acquiring 9-10% stake in which snack company for over Rs 8,500 crore?

51. Baba Ramdev-owned Patanjali Ayurved and Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group) have bought a majority stake in which general insurance company?

52. Which mobile games giant will pay $3.5 billion to acquire Niantic's game unit including the studio behind Pokemon Go?

53. Marking its return, Tata Motors last week announced the launch of its all-new range of passenger vehicles, including electric vehicles, in which country?

54. Which logistics player has expanded its presence to Sri Lanka and has partnered with Parcel Lanka as its authorised franchisee?

55. Which electrical equipment and appliances company has roped in celebrity couple Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan as brand ambassadors for south?

56. Which digital lending platform unveiled its Holi campaign, ‘Khushi yon Ke Rang Bina Raukawa Ke’?

57. Which financial services company released the film ‘Masti Ke Rang, Enayat Ke Sang’ for Holi?

58. Which mutual fund launched its Holi campaign ‘SochSeAage’ for children's financial security?

59. Which company has received a reinsurance licence from insurance regulator Irdai, making it the first private sector reinsurer?

60. In one of the biggest deals in India’s residential real estate sector, US-based alternate asset manager Blackstone will be acquiring a majority stake in which Pune-based company?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1094 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli

Biz Quizzard 1093

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period March 03 - 08. Hope you enjoy it.


1. In one of the largest foreign investment deals in India’s auto component industry, Fontana Gruppo is acquiring a majority stake in which Nashik-based company?

2. Microsoft will retire which offering in May?

3. Which broadcasting company has changed its corporate identity to Crystal Business System?

4. Which denim brand has named singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh as its newest global brand ambassador?

5. Which company has sold its bottling operations in north Gujarat to Kandhari Global Beverages Group, one of its top four independent franchisee bottlers, for close to Rs 2,000 crore?

6. Which biscuit brand has launched the campaign ‘Headlines’?

7. Which beverage brand has unveiled its latest campaign ‘Make Your World’?

8. Which pregnancy detection kit brand has unveiled its latest Women's Day campaign '#SheCanCarryBoth'?

9. Which gold and silver refiner has launched a film series titled ‘A Legacy of Gifting Tradition’ aimed at redefining wedding gifting culture in India?

10. Which hospitality major has announced plans to develop two new resorts in Rishikesh in partnership with the Ladhani Group?

11. Which Mumbai-based fintech startup has acquired fintech startup Digiledge, which offers bill payments and CBDC (Central Bank Backed Digital Currency)?

12. Which hair wellness brand rooted in Ayurvedic rituals has introduced actress Kareena Kapoor Khan as its first global brand ambassador?

13. Which brand has announced its foray into the Rs 5,000 crore ready-to-eat market with the launch of instant homestyle Sambar?

14. Which meat-delivery brand has launched its Holi campaign 'Gulaal & Gravy'?

15. Which waterproofing solutions brand has launched the "Water Proofing Ka Baap" campaign, with a jingle sung by and featuring actor and brand ambassador Amitabh Bachchan?

16. Which tourism destination has launched a campaign featuring Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara actors Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, and Abhay Deol?

17. Which multi-brand retail destination for travel gear, handbags, and lifestyle accessories launched the ‘She Carries It All’ campaign for Women’s Day?

18. Which real estate and infrastructure development company has unveiled ‘Home of Positive Energy’ as its new brand idea?

19. Which device by Skinnovation that builds muscle and burns fat has named actress Malaika Arora as brand ambassador?

20. Which MNC last week said that it would debut its luxury hotel brand, Signia, in the Asia-Pacific region (APAC), with the first hotel set to open in Jaipur in 2028?

21. Which aerospace components manufacturer last week said it has been selected as a Tier 1 supplier to Airbus Commercial Aircraft?

22. Which Gujarat-based company said it will acquire a basket of 14 Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDAs) from Dr Reddy's Laboratories for an undisclosed amount?

23. Which company last week said it has received marketing authorisation for Sugammadex, a medication used to reverse neuromuscular blockade, from the Philippines authorities?

24. Which basmati rice brand has roped in actor Shah Rukh Khan as brand ambassador?

25. Which Hyderabad-based sunflower oil producer has formed a joint venture called GEF Foods India Pvt. Ltd. with Coimbatore-based Sree Annapoorna Foods, a spice processing brand?

26. Which Chennai-based financial technology start-up is acquiring AI start-up Mad Street Den (MSD) in an undisclosed stock and cash deal?

27. Which company is set to develop the world´s first combination vaccine for typhoid and shigellosis?

28. Which Japanese conglomerate, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, last week announced its re-entry into the Indian air-conditioner market?

29. Which women’s wear brand has appointed actress Malaika Arora as its new face?

30. Which company has begun India’s first-ever trials of hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks?

31. Jio Financial Services will acquire which bank’s entire stake in Jio Payments Bank for Rs 104.5 crore?

32. Which group has announced the launch of its latest film, “Journey of Dreams”, as part of its ongoing campaign?

33. Which health insurance brand has unveiled the “Ab India Karega Rise" campaign?

34. Which beverage brand has launched its summer campaign, featuring actor Vicky Kaushal?

35. Which smartphone maker has launched ‘KanyaGyaan’, a nationwide initiative aimed at supporting young women from underserved communities in pursuing STEM careers?

36. Which auto-tech platform has launched the ‘Park Your Bias’ campaign ahead of Women’s Day, highlighting gender bias in trusting your car with women?

37. Which automobile brand has launched the 'Own Your Dream' campaign featuring actor and brand ambassador Ranveer Singh?

38. Which menstrual hygiene brand has announced its strategic partnership with badminton icon Saina Nehwal, who joins as an investor and brand ambassador?

39. Which bank has announced the appointment of actress Vidya Balan as its first-ever brand ambassador?

40. Consumer and enterprise hardware group Lenovo's India revenues have crossed which milestone mark for the first time in FY25?

41. Who has been named the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 (EOY) and will represent India at the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year Award (WEOY) in Monte Carlo in June 2025?

42. Which company last week said it has launched ANVIMO, a breakthrough medication for transplant patients?

43. Which brand has released the third film in ‘#WomenInEnergy’ campaign for International Women's Day?

44. Which tyre company has signed cricketer Shubman Gill as its brand ambassador?

45. Which personal care brand has announced the addition of actress Palak Tiwari as the newest face of the brand?

46. Which real estate project in Chennai has launched the campaign “Taking Luxury to New Heights” featuring actor Hrithik Roshan?

47. Which two-wheeler engine oil brand has launched the 'Garmi mein bhi 3X* protection' campaign featuring actor Shah Rukh Khan?

48. Which skincare brand has launched the ‘Feels So Light, Shields So Right’ campaign to promote its Glow+ Dewy Sunscreen as effective sun protection?

49. Which jewellery brand has launched the film 'Her Choice' for Women’s Day?

50. Which company has acquired a controlling stake in Lucknow-based Care Diagnostics for an undisclosed sum in an all-cash deal?

51. Which MNC has acquired ETML, a performance marketing and analytics agency based in India, as it looks to strengthen its digital marketing capabilities amid growing client demand?

52. Which business group has launched the ‘#SheForShe’ campaign to promote support among women?

53. Which QSR chain has launched the "Shakashaka" campaign, turning its Shake Shake Fries into a musical element?

54. Which brand has introduced the ‘Royal Metal Handi,’ a new biryani packaging designed for group dining?

55. Which higher education and professional training provider has launched its Women’s Day campaign ‘STEMTheBias’ campaign?

56. Which subsidiary of Nestle last week opened its first boutique store in India at the Select Citywalk Mall in Delhi’s Saket?

57. Which FMCG company’s chief executive and executive director Ranjeet Kohli resigned on March 5?

58. Which soap brand has launched a new ad featuring actor Shah Rukh Khan, now positioned within the broader ‘skin protection’ category?

59. Which fashion marketplace has launched the ‘Fashion Ki Adalat’ campaign, featuring Archana Puran Singh?

60. The government has appointed Vikas Kaushal, a private sector consultant, as chairman and managing director of which PSU for five years?

61. Which brand has released a special edition biscuit and packaging to recognise Avani Lekhara, the first Indian female athlete to win gold at both the Paris 2024 and Tokyo 2020 Games?

62. Which online travel agency has released a video with ‘Registani Ladkiyan’ for International Women’s Day?

63. Which stainless steel brand has launched a video campaign called ‘Flip the Script’ on the occasion of International Women’s Day?

64. This Women’s Day, which mutual fund brand is redefining financial planning with the launch of The Equal Calculator?

65. For International Women’s Day, which toy brand is recognising five Indian women to reinforce its “You Can Be Anything” message?

66. On the occasion of International Women's Day, which hospital has launched the ‘Her Health, Her Power’ campaign?

67. Which entertainment company unveiled its Women’s Day campaign ‘#HarRoleIsHerRole’?

68. Which business group has launched a campaign titled ‘SheIsOnTheRise’, featuring actress Gul Panag, to honor and recognize women who make a difference?

69. Which social networking platform has roped in actor Kartik Aaryan as brand ambassador?

70. Which group has acquired a majority stake in LKP Finance in an all-cash transaction?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1093 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli

Biz Quizzard 1092

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period February 24 - March 01. Hope you enjoy it.


1. KKR has acquired a controlling 54% stake in which cancer care hospital chain from private equity peer CVC Capital Partners for Rs 3,466 crore ($400 million)?

2. Which PSU will establish a joint venture with an arm of France's EDF to build renewable power plants in South Asian countries?

3. Indorama Netherlands, B.V., a group entity of Indorama Ventures will buy a minority stake in which specialty packaging company?

4. Which fintech firm acquired checkout financing platform BharatX in an all-cash deal?

5. Which commerce platform has onboarded badminton star PV Sindhu as an investor and brand ambassador?

6. US drug major Amgen last week announced the opening of a new technology and innovation hub, Amgen India. Which city?

7. Which footwear-first lifestyle brand launched its Slider collection with an ad campaign featuring the tagline “Comfort aisa, ki ab kya bataayein”?

8. Which beverage brand has launched a campaign featuring actors Hrithik Roshan and Salman Khan?

9. Which Indian lifestyle brand has appointed actress Kriti Sanon as its brand ambassador?

10. Which cement company announced its entry into the wires and cables segment and will set up a plant in Gujarat as part of plans to expand its footprint in the construction value chain?

11. Which company has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Vinpai S.A., a French ingredients technology company specializing in natural alternatives to chemical additives?

12. Which company has partnered strategically with Bavarian Nordic to expand access to Bavarian Nordic’s Chikungunya vaccine in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC)?

13. MO Alternate Investment Advisors will invest Rs 460 crore for a majority stake in which pharma company?

14. Which brand has launched a new masala range “Flavours of Arabia” in the Kerala market?

15. Which IMFL manufacturer has launched a limited-edition whiskey 'Expedition', which it claims is the oldest single malt produced in the country?

16. Which property tech company has launched its SaaS product, ConvoZen(dot)AI?

17. Which bank has introduced ‘Hausla Hai Toh Ho Jayega’, a new group brand philosophy?

18. Which beverage brand has unveiled its latest campaign in Marathi, 'Kadak Surve- Chai Bhari', featuring actor Riteish Deshmukh?

19. Which snack brand has released a Bhojpuri music video, featuring actor Khesari Lal Yadav and actress Shweta Sharda?

20. Which company last week said it is introducing the country´s first flu protection quadrivalent influenza virus vaccine as per WHO recommended composition?

21. Which non-bank finance company (NBFC) has agreed to acquire NBFC TruCap Finance’s gold loan business in a slump sale deal for about Rs 330 crore?

22. Which coffee chain celebrated its 25th anniversary on 28 February 2025?

23. Which credit distribution platform has elevated Santosh Agarwal as the new chief executive officer?

24. The board of which company last week approved the sale of its FM radio broadcasting operations under Ishq FM to Creative Channel for Rs 20 crore?

25. Which menstrual hygiene brand has launched the campaign ‘#PadComfortableTohPeriodsComfortable’, featuring actress Kiara Advani?

26. Which audio and wearables brand has launched its latest flagship product through a campaign featuring folk metal band Bloodywood and indie artist Rashmeet Kaur?

27. Which brand partnered with comedian Biswa Kalyan Rath for the launch of Mustang Torq earbuds?

28. Which wedding jewellery sub-brand has unveiled a wedding song 'Main Keya Hai Hai’, in collaboration with director Zoya Akhtar’s production house Tiger Baby?

29. Which footwear brand launched its Holi campaign featuring actress Pratibha Ranta?

30. The union government last week announced the appointment of finance and revenue secretary, Tuhin Kanta Pandey, as the next chairperson of which regulatory body?

31. Which MNC is bringing global sports drinks brand BodyArmorLyte to India this summer?

32. Which company last week announced that YESINTEK (ustekinumabkfce) is now available to patients in the United States?

33. Which company will acquire the edtech platform ffreedom app from Suvision Holdings Private Limited?

34. Which Ayurvedic healthcare institution has appointed actor Sonu Sood as its brand ambassador?

35. Which fabric brand has launched its 'For All Kinds of Cool' summer campaign?

36. Which ecommerce company has shut down its arm ANS Commerce and laid off its entire workforce?

37. Honda Cars India has announced that the Elevate SUV has crossed which cumulative sales milestone?

38. Which brand has unveiled its latest campaign, 'Hai Proof Tabhi Mama Approved', for the Milky Soft Head to Toe Wash, featuring brand ambassador and actress Shilpa Shetty?

39. Which company last week organised the name-giving ceremony of its newest dual-fuel methanol container vessel at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) in Mumbai?

40. Which company last week announced the launch of GoGo, its all-new brand of electric autos?

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Biz Quizzard 1091

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period February 17 - 22. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which company has announced its acquisition of Vishal Personal Care, the company behind the popular South India-based natural products brand, Banjara's?

2. The Reserve Bank of India has approved the appointment of corporate banking veteran and former JP Morgan India chief executive officer Prabdev (PD) Singh as India CEO of which bank?

3. Which commercial vehicle company has announced the introduction of India’s first Road Train solution which is aimed at optimising efficiency in the high-volume logistics industry?

4. Actor Pankaj Tripathi has been chosen as the brand ambassador for which retailer's high-performance fuels?

5. Which quick food delivery service has launched a digital campaign featuring cricketer Rishabh Pant?

6. Which financial services company has launched the campaign "Game Bolega” for Tata WPL Season 3?

7. Which internet restaurant company has launched QuickiES, an industry-first service that promises to deliver food within 15 minutes or it’s free?

8. Which company has acquired wealth management firm Arete Capital Services with assets under management (AUM) of Rs 5,151 crore?

9. Which healthcare company has unveiled its latest campaign “Apno Ki Fikr”, highlighting the importance of expert care for critical illnesses?

10. Which Indian company has been ranked the second-best brand globally on the FutureBrand Index for 2024?

11. Which automobile company has appointed Anurag Mehrotra, former President and MD of Ford India, as MD?

12. Which credit card company has appointed Salila Pande as the MD & CEO with effect from April 1, 2025?

13. Which technology services company last week announced the acquisition of Bluewave Technology Group, an Ireland- and UK-based Salesforce Summit (Platinum) Partner?

14. Which brand has collaborated with baker Shivesh Bhatia to create a "Nexa Cake," visually representing the mattress's multi-layered construction and highlighting its unique support system?

15. Which beverage brand has launched its summer campaign featuring actress Triptii Dimri?

16. Which snack brand has announced the appointment of actor Raghu Ram as its new ‘CTO - Chief Triangle Officer’?

17. Which audio streaming platform has unveiled its Valentine’s Day campaign 'Playlist Your Love', featuring actors Ibrahim Ali Khan and Khushi Kapoor?

18. Which hair styler appliance brand has unveiled the “Long-lasting Straight Hair” campaign, featuring actress and brand ambassador Ananya Panday?

19. Which basmati rice brand has unveiled the ‘Only Top Class, No Khulla Class’ campaign featuring actor Amitabh Bachchan?

20. Which celebrity last week launched his own lifestyle brand, ARKS?

21. Which bicycle brand has announced the appointment of Ashwani Gautam as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO)?

22. Which international retailer has appointed Manish Kapoor from Pepe Jeans as the new managing director for India?

23. Which lubricant brand has revived its ‘Lamba Chalega’ campaign?

24. Which brand has unveiled its new television commercial ‘Guzre Dinon Ko Thoda Sa Chakh Lo’ for its pickles?

25. Which wellness brand has unveiled the 'India's No. 1' campaign with RCB Women's Team for its face wash range?

26. Which ice cream brand has unveiled its new campaign 'cut down on sugar, not taste'?

27. Which QSR chain has launched the video 'Every great ritual starts with a dip… and a pop… and a strip.' for its boneless range?

28. Which English language test brand has unveiled its new campaign 'Where only your English skills matter', featuring actor and brand ambassador Vicky Kaushal?

29. Which fantasy sports platform has unveiled the campaign “Champions Ka Game”, ahead of the Champions Trophy?

30. Which business group is set to expand its presence in healthcare through a Rs 500-crore contribution to the Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai?

31. Which company last week announced the launch of the country’s first operating system for smart TVs?

32. Which cloud kitchen brand, in collaboration with cricketer Mayank Agarwal, has announced the launch of energy bars brand ‘Hustl’?

33. Which consulting and IT engineering services firm has appointed former LTIMindtree executive Rohit Kedia as its chief executive officer?

34. Which feminine hygiene brand’s founder Deep Bajaj last week announced the completion of the buyback of the brand from the cash-strapped content-to-commerce firm Good Glamm Group?

35. Which entity is the most valuable unlisted company in India in 2024, according to a joint study by Axis Bank’s Burgundy Private and Hurun India?

36. Which general insurance company has unveiled the latest campaign film for its flagship CSR initiative 'Caring Hands’?

37. Which housing finance company has unveiled the campaign 'Achche Padosi Milte Nahi, Bante Hain'?

38. Which health insurance brand has launched the campaign 'Go from Aiyyoo to OHH'?

39. Which brand has appointed model and fitness advocate Milind Soman as its brand ambassador for smartwatches?

40. Tata Motors has crossed which cumulative sales milestone for electric vehicles?

41. Which Indian group and Anduril Industries, an American defence technology company that specialises in autonomous systems, have forged a strategic partnership?

42. Which management consulting firm last week announced the appointment of Sumit Sarawgi as the new head of its business in India?

43. Which MNC last week announced the opening of Ananta, its fourth and newest campus in Bengaluru, which is also one of the company’s largest offices worldwide?

44. Which diversified financial services group has roped in cricketer Shreyas Iyer as its new brand ambassador?

45. Which company has announced the launch of its European holiday home brand, DanCenter, in the Indian market?

46. Which eyewear brand has launched Phonic, an audio eyewear?

47. Which brand has announced its foray into the evolved skincare category with Samantha Ruth Prabhu as brand ambassador and introduced the Luminous Even Glow range?

48. Which automobile brand has onboarded actor Ranveer Singh as its brand ambassador?

49. Which electric intercity bus brand has launched the “Bada Swaad, Bada Sukoon” campaign, featuring The Great Khali?

50. Hilton has tied up with NILE Hospitality to debut which brand in India, with plans to open 75 hotels?

51. Which online skill gaming company last week said it will acquire Deltatech Gaming, the company behind the online poker platform Adda52, for Rs 491 crore?

52. Which brand has launched television commercials in West Bengal & Odisha, featuring celebrity couples Subhashree Ganguly & Raj Chakrabarty and Archita & Sabyasachi for its soya chunks?

53. Which ethnic wear brand has launched its Spring-Summer 2025 collection with a dedicated summer soundtrack, with a campaign featuring brand ambassador and actress Kriti Sanon?

54. Which construction chemical brand has named former cricketer Sourav Ganguly as its new brand ambassador and mentor?

55. Which hair colour brand has launched a campaign featuring cricketer MS Dhoni and wife Sakshi?

56. Which Gurugram-based real estate group has announced actor Shah Rukh Khan as its brand ambassador?

57. Electric vehicles company Kinetic Green Energy and Power Solutions has revived which iconic campaign for its new offering?

58. Which beverage brand has unveiled a new global campaign “Halftime”?

59. Which hosiery company has introduced PYNK, a trendsetting collection of women’s bottomwear, and has named actress Shraddha Kapoor as brand ambassador?

60. Which company has inked a pact to acquire Senn Chemicals AG, a Swiss-based Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO) specialising in peptides for Rs 192 crore?

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Biz Quizzard 1090

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period February 10 - 15. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which entity is investing Rs 600 crore in a dairy plant in Kolkata, featuring the world's largest curd manufacturing facility.?

2. Which MNC is eying the snack segment in India with plans to launch 'Pepero', its famous chocolate-coated biscuit stick?

3. Which business group has announced it will invest Rs 54,000 crore on a greenfield steel mill with a production capacity of 10.50 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) at Koppal in Karnataka?

4. Which company last week said that it has received approval from the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to market Winlevi, a topical acne treatment?

5. Which company has received USFDA final approval for Bosentan tablets for oral suspension, 32mg, its generic version of Actelion Pharmaceuticals US Inc.’s pulmonary arterial hypertension drug Tracleer?

6. Which gifting solutions brand has unveiled its latest Valentine’s campaign, ‘#PyarKaOGSolution’, reinforcing its legacy as the go-to destination for love and heartfelt expressions?

7. Which dishwashing brand has launched the ‘Equal Vows’ campaign, featuring actor couple Rajkummar Rao and Patralekha Paul Rao?

8. Which travel banking fintech platform has unveiled its anti-Valentine’s Day campaign ‘EiffelSingle’?

9. Which asset management company has launched its Valentine Day campaign '#OneForTheLongRun'?

10. Which company will acquire Mahananda Spa and Resorts, the owning company of The Westin Resort and Spa, Himalayas, in Rishikesh, for Rs 530 crore?

11. Which commercial vehicle manufacturer’s board has approved the appointment of Siddhartha Lal as executive chairman?

12. Which jobs portal announced cricketer Jasprit Bumrah as its new brand ambassador?

13. Which chocolate company has launched its Valentine’s Day campaign, ‘Sometimes, Love Sounds Like…’, celebrating the many, everyday ways people express love?

14. Ferrero India has roped in actress Medha Shankr as the new face of which confectionery brand?

15. Which general insurance company has unveiled its latest campaign ‘With You Like Family, With You Always.’?

16. Which life insurance brand has announced the launch of its flagship campaign, ‘#ThisIsMyClimb’?

17. Which cement brand has unveiled its new film, featuring Olympic boxer Lovlina Borgohain, celebrating the resilience of the North-East?

18. Which Indian apparel brand has launched its latest brand campaign, ‘Bitchcoin’?

19. India has achieved which solar energy capacity milestone?

20. Which company last week unveiled ALS, new long-range, autonomous suicide drone that is capable of operations from high altitude areas and forward landing grounds?

21. Making its foray into the healthcare sector, which business group will set up Mumbai’s largest private hospital on a seven-acre plot in Kandivli, with 1,000 beds and a medical college?

22. Which listed research services company has named Peter Bains as its new CEO?

23. In a first-of-its-kind structure using GIFT City, which mutual fund is bringing in Japanese retail investors’ money into the Indian stock market using the Nifty BeES index fund?

24. Which brand has launched the film ‘Secret Behind Bengaluru’s Weather Revealed’, featuring actor Dino Morea?

25. Which skin care brand has announced actress Rashmika Mandanna as the brand’s ambassador for its Bright Healthy Radiance (BHR) range, through the campaign 'Choose Your Bright Side'?

26. Which sports brand last week announced a multiyear partnership with cricketer Rishabh Pant?

27. Which mutual fund has launched the ‘S.I.P – Sahi Investment Plan’ campaign?

28. Which brand has launched a campaign featuring beauty influencer Malvika Sitlani for its latest product, Sunkisser, a 2-in-1 highlighter and blush?

29. Which travel portal has announced the launch of a new feature - ‘Explore Hotels by Vibe’, with a campaign featuring actress Khushi Kapoor?

30. Coca-Cola’s home-grown mango drink Maaza crossed which milestone annual sales mark in 2024?

31. Sunil Kataria, CEO and MD of Raymond Lifestyle, is moving to which diversified agri-business company as CEO and MD designate with effect from May 5, 2025?

32. Which company and Brazilian homeware company Tramontina have formed a 50:50 joint venture to manufacture cookware in India?

33. Which scooter brand has introduced a special edition ‘Qala’, inspired by the celebratory motifs of Mehendi and honouring Indian artistry?

34. Which beverage brand has launched its ‘Thand Rakh’ campaign, featuring actors Sharvari, Varun Tej, Vedang Raina, and Dev Adhikari?

35. Which beverage brand has launched the ‘Dum Hai Toh Dikha' campaign, featuring actors Shah Rukh Khan, and Allu Arjun?

36. Which cosmetics brand has unveiled the ‘Pookieman’ campaign featuring actor Gurfateh Pirzada?

37. Which chocolate brand has launched its Valentine’s Day campaign ‘Hungry Third Wheels’?

38. Which dating app has launched the "Axe Your Ex" campaign with influencer Orry?

39. Which wearable audio brand has teamed up with designer Dhruv Kapoor to introduce the exclusive 'Flaming Hearts' collection?

40. Which holding company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 67% stake in Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Gujarat Titans from CVC Capital Partners?

41. Which edible oil brand has launched the ‘#KaroSabsePyaar’ campaign for Valentine’s Day?

42. Which jewellery brand has launched its Valentine’s Day campaign 'Not Just Another Day'?

43. Which sports medicine brand has roped in cricketer MS Dhoni as brand ambassador?

44. Which Hindi-exclusive OTT platform launched the campaign 'Jaagega Purana Pyaar' for Valentine’s Day?

45. Which casual fashion brand launched the digital campaign ‘Own Your Z’, featuring actress Zeenat Aman, for Valentine’s Day?

46. Which ecommerce company launched the ‘Snore Campaign’ for Valentine’s Day?

47. Which automobile company launched the ‘#PickYouUp’ campaign this Valentine’s month?

48. Which oral care brand, in collaboration with singer Dhvani Bhanushali, has introduced Love Tunes, a new campaign designed to help people express their love?

49. Which quick commerce brand has unveiled the ‘Gifts for Every Love Story’ Valentine’s Day campaign?

50. Which joint venture company agreed to wholly acquire Ayana Renewable Power for an enterprise value of Rs 19,500 crore?

51. Which entertainment platform has launched the campaign ‘#SpreadTheJoy’ for Valentine’s Day?

52. Which grooming brand has launched its ‘Love However’ campaign for Valentine’s Day, focusing on non-traditional expressions of love?

53. Which jewellery brand has launched the Heart So Full Collection?

54. Which new snack brand variant has launched a campaign featuring actors Sara Ali Khan and Ranveer Singh?

55. Which quick commerce brand has launched the campaign "Rift to Gift’ for Valentine’s Day?

56. Which e-commerce furniture and home décor company is offering the services of ‘Love Consultants’ this Valentine’s Day?

57. Which international tourism destination has unveiled a new brand film "Family Holiday Dhamaal", featuring actor Ranveer Singh?

58. Which digital stockbroking platform has rolled out the campaign ‘ItsATraderThing’?

59. Which protein foods brand has roped in cricketer Acar Patel as investor and brand ambassador?

60. Which company has acquired 100 per cent of the open field vegetable seed business of Dutch company Axia Vegetable Seeds?

61. Which retail-focused real estate investment trust (REIT) has acquired Vega City mall, a nearly 0.5-million-sq-ft Grade-A retail property in South Bengaluru?

62. Which defence tech company last week said it has secured India’s first global export order for fully indigenous autonomous aircraft, designed for surveillance and reconnaissance missions?

63. Which global investment firm has created a dedicated platform with two newly acquired automotive parts companies, Highway Industries and Roop Automotives?

64. Which luxury lifestyle brand’s India manager Nader Wassel has quit the company?

65. Which Bengaluru-based start-up has unveiled the CargoMax 20KHC drone in the ongoing Aero India 2025?

66. Which company has signed definitive agreements to acquire the 228-bed Shrimann Superspecialty Hospital in Jalandhar, Punjab, by way of a slump sale for Rs 462 crore in an all-cash deal?

67. Which auto components maker last week said its board has approved to acquire 49.9% remaining stake in a joint venture firm from partner FRIWO Geratebau GmbH for Rs 195 crore?

68. Sachin Bansal is set to transition into the role of executive chairman of which group, which encompasses its lending division and technology arm?

69. RBI last week announced it has superseded the board of directors of which Mumbai-based co-operative bank, and appointed Shreekant, the former CGM of SBI, as the ‘Administrator’?

70. Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL) has acquired which personal care brand from Sujatha Biotech for an undisclosed amount?

71. Which life insurance brand has unveiled its latest campaign, “Aapka aage ka plan kya hai?”, featuring cricketer Smriti Mandhana?

72. Which bank has launched its latest campaign ‘Right Moves’ with brand ambassador and chess player D. Gukesh?

73. Which lab grown diamond jewelry brand has announced the onboarding of actress Taapsee Pannu and former tennis player Sania Mirza to launch the platform “My Choice My Voice”?

74. Which cat food brand has launched the ‘The Tiger in Your Cat' campaign to educate pet parents about the unique dietary needs of cats?

75. Which business leader was awarded the Knighthood of ‘The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire’, the UK government announced on February 14?

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BIz Quizzard 1089

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period February 03 - 08. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which company has acquired all brands and other Intellectual Property rights (IPR) from Fullarton Distilleries, the maker of Pumori gin and Woodburns whiskey, for nearly Rs 40 crore?

2. Which travel company’s chairman Madhavan Menon has retired after 25 years?

3. Victor Menezes died in the US at the age of 77. He was the former vice-chairman and India CEO of which bank?

4. Which direct-to-consumer (D2C) brand specialising in sexual wellness and pleasure has launched a new campaign featuring its co-founder and investor, Bhuvan Bam?

5. Which lubricant company marked 15 years in India with the launch of the fourth edition of ‘#GaadiKeDoctor’ campaign, recognising mechanics for their work?

6. Which oral care company has appointed Odia actor Archita Sahu as its brand ambassador to strengthen its presence in the state?

7. Which dating app has launched the 'Effort Matters' campaign, focusing on how thoughtful actions build lasting connections?

8. Which digital lending platform has launched the campaign 'Mid Month Funds Crisis turning you into Aadheshyam?', featuring former cricketer Sourav Ganguly?

9. Which life insurance brand has unveiled its latest campaign ‘Viraasat Ban Ke Hi Rahegi’, featuring actor Rajkummar Rao?

10. Which institute will be established as a specialised national cooperative university, the first of its kind in the country?

11. Which business group has won the bid to acquire a stake in Manchester Originals, valuing the franchise in the UK professional cricket league at £107 million?

12. Which Indian company has acquired a 25% stake in Brazilian embedded finance startup Dinie for a million dollars?

13. Which jewellery brand has launched the 'Reborn' campaign?

14. Which footwear, apparel, and outdoor gear brand has unveiled a campaign in partnership with dance troupe The Quick Style?

15. Which beverage brand has launched a television commercial featuring actor Kartik Aaryan?

16. Which drugmaker has appointed Winselow Tucker as president and GM for India operations, effective immediately?

17. Which brand has unveiled a new campaign ‘#AClassApart’, to promote Stellar and its range of premium notebooks?

18. Which motorcycle brand has unveiled the film ‘Thrill’, featuring actor John Abraham?

19. Which skincare brand has unveiled its latest innovation - 44% Rice Water Brightening Serum Pads/Brightening Serum Pads, with a campaign featuring actress and investor Kriti Sanon?

20. Curefoods, the Bangalore-based house of F&B brands, announced the repositioning of its flagship brand EatFit under a new identity. What will it be called?

21. Good Glamm Group cofounder Priyanka Gill, who joined Kalaari Capital last year, has quit the early-stage venture capital fund to launch a lab-grown diamond (LGD) brand. What is it named?

22. Which luxury automobile MNC will present its first fully-electric vehicle (EV) at its capital markets day scheduled on October 9?

23. K Balasubramanian is set to be the new India chief executive of which MNC bank?

24. Which footwear company has announced its new ‘Celebration’ campaign, celebrating the real stars of every wedding - the guests who bring the party to life?

25. Which brand has launched Choco Frames, a limited-edition Harry Potter-themed chocolate biscuit?

26. Which footwear brand has launched its Valentine’s Day campaign, featuring actor Jackie Shroff and influencer Orhan Awatramani (Orry)?

27. Which MNC bank has launched its global campaign, ‘Now’s your time for wealth’, in India?

28. Which newspaper has launched the 'Pragati ka Partner' campaign?

29. Which jewellery retailer has launched its Valentine’s Day campaign, positioning itself as “the perfect place to find your thoughtful Valentine's gift”?

30. Which business group has acquired a 100% stake in The Hundred’s Northern Superchargers for £100 million?

31. The client base of Angel One, one of the major fintech players in brokerage space, has surpassed which milestone mark?

32. Which company last week launched its first electric motorcycle series, the Roadster X, with prices starting at Rs 74,999?

33. Which youth brand has launched the 'Mere Ex Ki Shaadi' campaign for its sunglasses?

34. Which global leader in lighting solutions has announced the appointment of actress Rashmika Mandanna as its brand ambassador?

35. Which platform has claimed to have become ‘the first finfluencer-led company’ to secure the SEBI-registered Investment Adviser (RIA) license?

36. Which jewellery brand has unveiled its new campaign, "Expressions of Love"?

37. Which company has launched the brand film 'Business Loan Se Badlo Apni Pehchaan!', showcasing its loan offerings for small and medium-sized business owners?

38. Which health insurance brand has launched the campaign ‘Who Cares?’?

39. Which beauty brand has released a new digital film, featuring actor couple Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth, ahead of Valentine’s Day?

40. Which company last week agreed to acquire Prasuma, which operates in the frozen, chilled, and ready-to-cook foods space?

41. Which company said it will sell about 29% stake in its joint venture that runs Massimo Dutti in India for about Rs 20.75 crore to Spanish retail firm Grupo Massimo Dutti?

42. Homegrown PE fund Multiples Alternate Asset Management, along with its co-investors, will acquire a controlling stake in which digital engineering platform?

43. The family office of which business personality has bought nearly 20% stake in AstaGuru Auction House for an undisclosed sum?

44. Which provider of software services to banks and other financial services companies has acquired CustomerXPs, which operates fraud detection platform Clari5?

45. Which pharma company said its subsidiary has inked a licence agreement with Shanghai Henlius Biotech Inc to develop and commercialise an underdevelopment cancer drug?

46. FINO Tequila, an ultra-premium spirits brand co-founded by which former cricket player and a collective of entrepreneurs, has debuted in the United States market?

47. Which nerve care brand has launched the ‘Sabse Bada B’ campaign with actor Amitabh Bachchan as its brand ambassador?

48. Which tiles and bath ware company has unveiled a Tamil TVC, featuring actors Gomathi Priya and Vetri Vasanth from Siragadikka Aasai?

49. Which eye hospital has unveiled a new television commercial (TVC) featuring former cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Glenn McGrath?

50. Which company last week said that its board approved a resolution to change the name to Eternal Ltd?

51. Which brand has launched season 3 of the ‘Brave New Art’ campaign, featuring author Anuja Chauhan, for its laptops?

52. Which home decor startup’s COO Ramakant Sharma will take over as CEO?

53. Which business group last week announced its foray into nuclear energy with the establishment of a new company?

54. Making its entry into the gold loan business, which company has signed an agreement to acquire the gold loan business of Paul Merchants Finance on a slump sale basis for Rs 537 crore?

55. Which dialysis network has acquired seven new dialysis clinics in the Philippines, bolstering its position in the region?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1089 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1088

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period January 27 - February 01. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which company is acquiring a 60% stake in Srinagar-based cement maker Saifco Cements?

2. Which real estate developer in Dubai has roped in actor Kartik Aaryan as its brand ambassador for the next two years?

3. Sridhar Vembu last week said he has stepped down as CEO of which SaaS company?

4. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) last week announced it superseded the board of which housing finance company due to governance issues and defaults in meeting various payment obligations?

5. Which fashion platform launched its latest campaign, ‘Fashion With Caution’, featuring actors Triptii Dimri, Ranbir Kapoor, and Sushant Singh?

6. This Republic Day, which nutrition brand launched “Keep Going Documentaries”, a documentary series that celebrates the spirit of resilience, strength, and perseverance?

7. Which diaper brand launched the campaign 'Badhai Ho Maa Hui Hai'?

8. Which sports brand announced the launch of its new campaign, 'Move Your Way'?

9. Which automobile brand launched a film featuring actor Jim Sarbh in a dual role?

10. Which business group is foraying into copper mining and has won two blocks of copper mines in Jharkhand from state-owned Hindustan Copper?

11. Which hyperlocal logistics startup has acquired logistics firm CriticaLog for an undisclosed amount?

12. Which wealth management company last week announced the acquisition of Batlivala & Karani Securities and Batlivala & Karani Finserv for Rs 1,884 crore?

13. Which ecommerce company has unveiled its new campaign “#DikhogeTohBikoge” (which translates to 'If you're visible, you'll sell')?

14. Which brand has launched a campaign film showcasing ‘Fine Fragrances for Every Hour, Every Day’ for its latest collection?

15. Which nutraceutical brand has roped in actress Sharvari as its brand ambassador?

16. Which science-backed skincare brand offering has unveiled its new campaign, ‘Skincare on the menu’?

17. Which brand has launched a campaign in Karnataka for its puliogare powder?

18. Which curated home marketplace launched the campaign 'Do the room together this V-Day'?

19. Which food brand has announced its latest launch, Wowzers crackers?

20. Which dairy company has acquired Milk Mantra Dairy and its brand ‘Milky Moo’ for Rs 233 crore?

21. Which consumer durables company last week announced its MD and CEO Pradeep Bakshi is stepping down upon the completion of his current term in August?

22. Which pan-Asian renewable energy platform has agreed to acquire a significant stake in Jakson Green’s 1 GW solar energy portfolio for an enterprise value of $400 million?

23. Which luxury brand from Jaipur that specialises in engineered quartz surfaces has partnered with fashion designer Masaba Gupta for its campaign, ‘Stories Cast in Stone’?

24. Which ride hailing company has teamed up with content creator and social media influencer Bhuvan Bam to represent its newly launched membership programme?

25. Which intimate hygiene and lifestyle brand unveiled its new campaign, 'I O Me'?

26. Which company, known for fractional ownership of commercial real estate in India, has unveiled ‘Alt’ for investors, and has appointed chess player Gukesh D as brand ambassador?

27. Which lifestyle tech accessories brand has rolled out its latest digital ad, featuring actor Shahid Kapoor?

28. Which jewellery brand has announced the launch of ‘Solitaire One’, a collection of natural diamonds certified by international labs, through a campaign featuring actress Alia Bhatt?

29. Which energy storage brand has launched a TVC featuring cricketer MS Dhoni for its smart wi-fi inverter?

30. Which company has teamed up with former Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan to co-create, manufacture, and sell sports drinks in India?

31. Which MNC is bringing hydration drink brand Liquid IV, its largest global brand in the health and wellbeing business, to India?

32. Which steel brand has launched the campaign “100% certified nahi toh TMT nahi.”?

33. Which living experience technology company has marked its 9th anniversary with a film paying tribute to security guards at gated communities?

34. Which pharma company has marked completion of 90 years with the film ‘1935 Se Desh Ki Sehat Ke Saath’?

35. Which Maharashtra-based multispecialty hospital chain has introduced a one-of-a-kind brand mascot, VK, as part of its latest campaign, featuring actor Anil Kapoor?

36. Which business group launched its Republic Day CSR campaign ‘Elevate India – Viksit Bharat Dhyeya Hamara’?

37. Which airline unveiled its Augmented Reality (AR) Republic Day campaign "Sky Parade”?

38. Which asset management company unveiled the campaign 'This Republic Day, Awaken to a Brighter Future'?

39. Which camphor freshener brand has launched an outdoor campaign ‘Fragrance Missiles’?

40. Which company last week claimed it has become India’s first steel company to develop pipes for hydrogen transportation, marking a significant milestone in the country’s hydrogen mission?

41. Which diversified mining company last week announced the appointment of Deshnee Naidoo as its first chief executive officer (CEO)?

42. Which pharma company has appointed Rajwinder Mehdwan as country General Manager for India, effective 1 April 2025?

43. Which property management firm’s Vietnam and India business has been acquired by a private consortium led by co-founder Trent Iliffe, along with former India CEO, and Vietnam CEO?

44. Which corporate trust launched its Republic Day campaign “India of my dreams”?

45. Which company has launched Purrfeto, a premium range of cat food for kittens and adults, through the ‘Cattitude: Relax from Home’ campaign?

46. Which automobile company has partnered with Indian artist Subodh Kerkar to unveil "The Most Ignored Painting” campaign, delivering a powerful message on road safety?

47. Which premium Swiss chocolate brand has opened its first café in India at Jio World Plaza in Mumbai?

48. Which company last week announced the renewal of its partnership with actor Jimmy Shergill, extending his role as the face for its feature phone portfolio in India?

49. Which chocolate brand has unveiled its latest integrated campaign ‘Made to Share’, developed in partnership with its global creative agency, VCCP?

50. Niranjan Gupta will step down as CEO of which two-wheeler maker on April 30?

51. Which athleisure wear brand has unveiled the campaign “Wear Your Energy” for its newly launched DRY FIT Collection?

52. Which fashion brand has unveiled its latest campaign, ‘#IYKYDK’ (If You Know, You Don’t Know), featuring actress Alaya F?

53. Which real estate company has launched the campaign ‘Goodluck Saying Goodbye’?

54. Which spice brand has launched two new television commercials featuring actors Akshay Kumar and Rajpal Yadav?

55. Irdai has directed insurers not to increase senior citizens’ health premiums by more than what % without approval?

56. Which automobile company has confirmed the re-appointment of Hisashi Takeuchi as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for an additional three years?

57. Which beverage brand has launched its latest commercial ‘The First Dance’, featuring actor Aamir Khan, for the summer of 2025?

58. Which gold loan NBFC has unveiled its new ad campaign ‘Har Shubharambh Mein Apno Jaisa Bharosa’, featuring its brand ambassador and actor Amitabh Bachchan?

59. Which oats brand has unveiled the campaign ‘#NewYearStartsToday’?

60. Which company has acquired a 49% stake in the England and Wales Cricket Board’s (ECB) The Hundred team, Oval Invincibles, for £60.27 million?

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Biz Quizzard 1087

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period January 20 - 25. Hope you enjoy it.

1. PepsiCo and Tata Consumer Products have inked a partnership to develop and sell packaged snacks, involving which two brands?

2. Which edtech startup said it has acquired K12 education marketplace Edjust in a cash and stock deal?

3. Which Bengaluru-based cell and gene therapy company has launched India’s second CAR-T cell therapy Qartemi to treat patients with B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (B-NHL)?

4. Which colour cosmetics brand has roped in actress Rasha Thadani as its new face?

5. Which brand has launched an ad for its ‘Besan’, featuring director and producer Karan Johar and actress Ananya Panday?

6. Which online beauty destination has unveiled its new campaign, "Discover the ‘U’ in Beauty," featuring actress and brand ambassador Anushka Sharma?

7. Which jewellery brand has announced the launch of its exquisite first-ever bridal collection through a campaign featuring actors Aditi Rao Hydari and Shaheer Sheikh?

8. Which brand has launched the campaign ‘Take charge of your look’, featuring actor Vicky Kaushal, for its grooming range?

9. Which confectionery brand has unveiled a fresh version of the campaign “Kaisi Jeebh Laplapayee”?

10. Which company last week announced the launch of its first electric three-wheeler (e3W), the “King EV MAX”, marking its entry into the segment?

11. Which power company has appointed Neeraj Parakh as its executive director and chief executive officer with immediate effect?

12. The reconstruction of Mumbai’s iconic Sea Rock Hotel is expected to begin in the second half of 2025. What has it been rebranded as?

13. Which company acquired fintech company Bankit Services for AU$30 million through its majority-owned subsidiary Transaction Solutions International (India) Pvt Ltd (TSI)?

14. Which imaging and healthcare technology company has announced the launch of its second brand film “Maa’s fight through my eyes” under the series “Stories of More Smiles”?

15. Which jewellery brand has unveiled its latest wedding campaign, featuring actress and global brand ambassador Katrina Kaif?

16. Which agritech startup has acquired farm advisory platform AgriCentral from Olam Agri through a business transfer agreement (BTA) in an all-cash deal?

17. Which automobile brand has roped in actor Kartik Aaryan as brand ambassador and unveiled the campaign ‘More Power to Your Play’?

18. Which footwear-first lifestyle brand has unveiled its latest slider collection with a new ad campaign with the tagline “Comfort aisa, ki ab kya bataayein”?

19. Which brand has launched a limited-edition Pokémon yellow cookie range?

20. Which company has acquired Pune-based packaged foods brand SIL, maker of jams, sauces, and baked beans?

21. Everstone Capital has acquired a controlling stake in which Delhi-based software as a service (SaaS) provider from the founders for about $300 million?

22. Which hospital has announced a strategic collaboration with Mayo Clinic USA to establish a 300-bed Cancer Care Institute in Mumbai, and a hospital in Gift City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat?

23. Which confectionery brand has launched the campaign ‘Yummy, Approved by Mummy!’ featuring celebrities Sameera Reddy, and Mira Rajput Kapoor?

24. Which luggage brand has launched the campaign ‘Parent Honeymoon’?

25. Which financial services company has launched the ‘#YehConHai’ campaign to help investors identify and avoid scams?

26. Which saree brand has unveiled its first-ever brand campaign, featuring singer Usha Uthup and actress Mrunal Thakur?

27. Which beer brand has unveiled its new offering, which includes Lemon Masala and Mango Berry Twist variants?

28. Which company has launched a campaign for its Miluz Zeta Range of Switches and Sockets?

29. Which life insurance brand has unveiled its latest campaign 'Values and planning shape your family’s future'?

30. Which company last week said it will acquire a 90.5% stake in direct-to-consumer beauty brand Minimalist for Rs 2,955 crore through secondary buyouts and primary infusion?

31. Dabur is promoting which product for women by roping in shooter Manu Bhaker as brand ambassador and launching a campaign with the positioning ‘Khajur Ki Taakat, Iron Ki Shakti'?

32. Which audio wearable brand has launched the “Rock’in India” campaign, featuring comedian Ravi Gupta?

33. Which baby care brand has roped in actress Yami Gautam as brand ambassador and launched the ‘#SwitchToSofter’ campaign?

34. Which fine jewellery brand has launched a campaign for Valentine’s Day, featuring sports icons and real-life couple, Dinesh Karthik and Dipika Pallikal?

35. Reliance Retail's Tira has introduced which Singapore-based beauty brand to the Indian market, according to a statement last week?

36. Which IT company last week said that its former president Venugopal Lambu would return as CEO designate after a two-year stint at Randstad Digital?

37. Which engineering and IT services company’s chief executive officer and executive director Karthikeyan Natarajan has resigned?

38. Which basmati rice brand has roped in actor Amitabh Bachchan as brand ambassador?

39. Which smartphone brand has launched the ‘#XceedLimits’ campaign featuring actor Akshay Kumar?

40. Which education institute’s alumni couple Jitendra Mohan and Swapna Samant have pledged $11 million (Rs 95cr), marking one of the largest individual contributions in its history?

41. Which health-tech brand has launched the rap video 'Sar Main Baal' in collaboration with rap artist Baba Sehgal?

42. Which bank has unveiled Devanagari PIN - a revolutionary approach that transforms how people create and remember their PINs?

43. Which handmade carpets manufacturer and a global luxury brand has acquired the luxury rug brand Shyam Ahuja?

44. Which vodka brand has launched its latest campaign, 'UNLABEL, BORN COLOURLESS,’ for its Mixers?

45. Tata Motors has achieved which cumulative production milestone for its Punch brand?

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Biz Quizzard 1086

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period January 13 - 18. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Apple has breached which milestone value mark for iPhone exports from India in 2024?

2. Which Swiss watch brand is returning to India, in collaboration with Indian luxury watch retailer Ethos?

3. Which PSU and John Cockerill India will jointly invest around Rs 6,000 crore on setting up a downstream plant for steel?

4. Neville Noronha is stepping down as the CEO of which retailer, after more than two decades stint in the company?

5. Which sports brand has roped in badminton player PV Sindhu as brand ambassador?

6. Which beer brand has expanded to the UK with acquisition of 23% stake in ChadKP Holdings, the parent company of Chadlington Brewery and The Tite Inn, Oxford?

7. Which alco-bev firm has appointed Praveen Someshwar as its CEO-designate for India operations?

8. Hong Kong-based private equity investment firm PAG has acquired a majority stake in which Hyderabad-based packaging company focused on the pharmaceutical industry?

9. Which life insurance company has launched Sunishchit Laabh, a non-participating individual savings plan?

10. Which company has bagged the bankrupt KSK Mahanadi Power Company under the corporate insolvency resolution process of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016?

11. Which MNC has agreed to acquire Intra-Cellular Therapies Inc, a company focused on treatments for central nervous system disorders, for about $14.6 billion?

12. Which Japanese consumer electronics brand is re-entering the India TV market through a brand licence agreement with Noida-based Super Plastronics (SPPL)?

13. Which bank has announced the launch of its 'Pongalo Pongal' campaign, a vibrant celebration of the Pongal festival in Tamil Nadu?

14. Which traditional ethnic wear brand has unveiled a campaign featuring actor Abhishek Bachchan and players from the Chennaiyin FC football team?

15. Which company has unveiled the 'Aapki Roof, Aapki Takat' campaign for its solaroof solutions?

16. Which fintech brand has appointed Ambarish Kenghe as Group CEO?

17. Which nutrition supplement brand has onboarded actor Asim Riaz as its new brand ambassador?

18. Which South Korean skincare brand has launched its first ever brand film, featuring its debut brand ambassador and actress Wamiqa Gabbi?

19. Which sauces and condiments brand has launched a campaign highlighting how food serves as a reward for everyday achievements, from school successes to work and workouts?

20. Which startup last week deployed three hyperspectral satellites into a 550-kilometre orbit around the earth, becoming the first Indian company to launch a private satellite constellation?

21. Which Japanese pharmaceutical company last week inaugurated an innovation capability centre (ICC) in Bengaluru, its first such facility in Asia?

22. Publicis Groupe last week announced that it is combining two creative networks – Leo Burnett and Publicis Worldwide. What will the merged entity be called?

23. Which direct-to-consumer (D2C) logistics player has launched Shipfast, a solution that offers 4-hour, same-day, and next-day shipping options?

24. Which lingerie, sleep, and personal care brand has launched digital campaigns with Bigg Boss OTT Season 3 participants Khanzaadi and Sana Makbul respectively to unveil its latest collection?

25. Which electrical and communication cables company has launched FinoUltra, a cutting-edge range of wires designed to offer superior safety, durability, and performance?

26. Which housing finance company has announced the launch of its new brand identity: Truhome Finance?

27. Which jewellery brand has unveiled its new wedding campaign “Khushiyon ki Reet”?

28. Which brand has launched the 'Dinner Dhamaka' campaign for its new regional pickles range?

29. Which finance company has launched Parakh, a series of short films that go beyond traditional advertising to depict the real lives of borrowers?

30. Which auto components maker last week said it would buy 49% stake in Flash Electronics for Rs 1,372 crore?

31. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) last week allowed banks to open what type of accounts at their overseas branches for people residing outside the country?

32. Bain Capital last week said it bought a significant minority stake in which Aurangabad-based manufacturer of automotive parts?

33. Binod Kumar has assumed charge as managing director and chief executive officer of which bank?

34. The government appointed Ashok Chandra as managing director and chief executive officer (MD & CEO) of which bank?

35. Which platform-first martech (marketing technology) network has acquired BigStep Technologies, a leader in Generative AI and cloud-native custom software solutions?

36. Which MNC has agreed to acquire Bengaluru-based fintech firm Axio in an all-cash deal at a valuation of around $190-200 million?

37. Which drugmaker has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% stake in Canadian clinical stage biotech firm Antibe Therapeutics?

38. Which retailer has entered the quick commerce market in Kolkata under the brand name ‘Jiffy'?

39. Which smartphone brand has unveiled a campaign featuring actor Shah Rukh Khan ahead of a new launch?

40. Media veteran Dr. Bhaskar Das, 72, passed away on January 15. He had a three-decade association with which media giant, apart from his various other associations?

41. Which motorcycle riding gear and accessories brand has roped in actor and adventure enthusiast, Rannvijay Singha, as its official brand ambassador?

42. Which online skill-based gaming platform has unveiled its latest campaign ‘India Ka Apna Game’, featuring actor Salman Khan?

43. Which fashion brand has unveiled an ad featuring chess players Viswanathan Anand and Gukesh Dommaraju?

44. Which spice brand has unveiled a digital ad campaign featuring actress Shilpa Shetty?

45. Which salt brand has roped in actress Karisma Kapoor as its brand ambassador?

46. Which company has made its debut in the mini-truck segment with the launch of Saathi, a premium entry-level light commercial vehicle priced at Rs 6.5 lakh?

47. Which health insurance company has unveiled its latest campaign, ‘#KaamMeinShaanHai’, dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the invaluable contributions of its advisors and agents?

48. Which cement company has unveiled a new TVC featuring cricketer and brand ambassador Rohit Sharma, as part of its rebranding campaign, ‘Soch Karo Buland’?

49. Which paint brand has launched the campaign ‘Graphene Bucket’ in Kerala, featuring the iconic duo Suraj Venjaramoodu and Chemban Vinod Jose?

50. Which MNC bank has received central bank approval to open 20 new branches in India, the biggest branch expansion the RBI has allowed a foreign bank in more than a decade?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1086 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1085

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period January 06 - 11. Hope you enjoy it.

1. In one of the biggest deals worldwide for a biosimilar brand, which company has agreed to buy Udenyca, the brand name for medication pegfilgrastim-cbqv, from US-based Coherus BioSciences?

2. Which company has launched a new check-in policy for partner hotels, starting from Meerut, introducing guidelines whereby unmarried couples will no longer be welcome to check in?

3. Which company has emerged the winning bidder for acquiring Gujarat-based Vadraj Cement through the corporate insolvency resolution process?

4. Which business group from India has partnered with Thailand’s Indorama Resources to foray into the refinery, petrochemical, and chemical business?

5. Amit Banerji died at the age of 45 last week. He was the founder, chairman and CEO at which managed workspace provider?

6. For the first time in four decades, a non-Maruti Suzuki India car has topped the list of India’s best-selling cars in 2024. Which brand?

7. Which company last week announced its foray into the rehydration segment with the launch of RasKik Gluco Energy?

8. Which company has announced the global acquisition of the active ingredient “Ethoxysulfuron” from Bayer AG for sale in certain Asian countries?

9. Which innerwear and loungewear manufacturer and retailer has appointed Karthik Yathindra as the new chief executive officer, effective April 1, 2025?

10. Which automobile MNC has decided to acquire 26% stake in NDDB Mirda Ltd, a bio-gas venture of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)?

11. Which electric vehicle company and brand has unveiled its new brand identity, OPG Mobility?

12. Himanshu Shekhar has stepped down from his role as CEO, Southeast Asia, of which media agency?

13. Which MNC last week said it would merge with rival Shutterstock to create a $3.7-billion stock image powerhouse geared for the AI era?

14. Which soap brand has unveiled its latest television commercial as part of the ‘Dil Se Khoobsurat’ campaign?

15. Which brand has roped in actress Karisma Kapoor as brand ambassador for its cooking oils and pastas?

16. Which motorcycle riding gear and accessories brand has roped in Indian motorsport athlete Harith Noah as its official brand athlete?

17. Which gaming platform has roped in Indian rapper DIVINE as its global brand ambassador?

18. Jitendra EV has launched its latest TVC for which flagship electric scooter brand?

19. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) last week approved US-based global investment firm Carlyle’s proposal to acquire a 68.9% stake in which automotive component manufacturer?

20. Which city has emerged as India’s top city for women, according to the third edition of the ‘Top Cities for Women in India’ (TCWI) report?

21. Zomato announced the launch of its 15-minute food service. What has it been branded as?

22. Which platform has launched a new app, Snacc, for delivery of snacks, drinks, and meals in 15 minutes?

23. Which smartphone maker has roped in actor Akshay Kumar as brand ambassador?

24. Which toy company has appointed K A Shabir as its CEO, as on January 1, 2025?

25. The ePlane Company, an electric flying taxi startup, has signed a strategic partnership with which IT firm to develop scalable solutions for passenger and cargo transportation using e-planes?

26. Which agri value chain enabler has appointed former Unilever veteran Badri Narayanan as the Group CEO Designate?

27. Which PSU under the Government of Karnataka has announced plans to foray into public tourism, aiming to provide affordable travel solutions for middle- and lower-middle-class families?

28. Inshorts cofounder Azhar Iqubal last week announced his new venture, a platform that enables users to create apps or websites without coding. What has it been branded as?

29. TATA Starbucks recently announced the opening of a new store in Mumbai. Which milestone store count has it touched in the city with this launch?

30. Which media house last week announced that it will shut down its radio business, operated under the brand name Ishq 104.8 FM, in the next six months, citing current market dynamics?

31. Which airports operator said one of its subsidiaries will sell its stake in a joint venture in the Philippines for $1.4 million?

32. Consumer firm Emami has rebranded its men’s brand ‘Fair And Handsome’ and roped in actor Kartik Aaryan as its new brand ambassador. What is the new name?

33. Which customer experience (CX) and business process outsourcing (BPO) services provider is acquiring US-based BPO player S4 Communications for an undisclosed sum?

34. Which health and wellness company has launched its "Unhustle Fitness" campaign to promote a new approach to fitness?

35. Which company has entered the specialty batter segment with the launch of protein idli dosa batter, ragi millet idli dosa batter, multigrain idli dosa batter, and mallige idli batter?

36. Which luxury Ayurvedic beauty brand has announced a partnership with actor Ishaan Khatter?

37. Which brand has set a new Guinness World Records title for the largest online video chain of people passing and applying moisturiser on 18 December 2024?

38. Which tile brand has roped in actress Vaani Kapoor as its brand ambassador and has launched the ‘Kya Baat Hain’ campaign?

39. H Lakshmanan passed away last week at the age of 92. He was the former executive director of which auto components company?

40. Which solar PV modules manufacturer has agreed to acquire 100% stake in Enel Green Power (EGP) India from Enel Green Power Development SRL for Rs 792 crore?

41. Mukundan Menon, Executive Director at Voltas, has been appointed President of which industry body?

42. Which Chennai-based real estate group has announced its debut in the hospitality sector with the launch of Four Points by Sheraton Chennai Velachery in collaboration with Marriott International?

43. Which Taiwan company has collaborated with Syrma SGS Technology Ltd, a leading electronics systems design and manufacturing company, to produce laptops for the Indian market?

44. Which peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform has launched the campaign “Banao Har Din Ho Khaas, Daily Earnings Ke Saath”?

45. Which company reported its highest-ever consolidated crude steel production of 7.03 million tonnes for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024-25?

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Biz Quizzard 1084

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period December 30 - January 04. Hope you enjoy it.

1. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has extended the deadline for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) providers to adhere to its 30% market share limit to which date?

2. Which company is set to exit its 25-year-old joint venture with Wilmar International in a deal worth around $2 billion?

3. Which renewable energy company said Ashish Khanna will take charge as CEO from April 1, 2025?

4. Which company has announced the acquisition of Huminsulin in India from Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) to further enhance its diabetes portfolio?

5. Which edible oil brand has launched its campaign ‘#NewYearOldResolutions’?

6. Which air freshening brand has unveiled a new campaign, recreating its 10-year-old TVC featuring actress Jasmin Bhasin?

7. Which MNC bank has appointed Rajat Verma as CEO of its India operations, effective from March 1?

8. Which men’s apparel brand has launched the ‘Beyond the Green’ campaign in collaboration with luxury lifestyle influencer Anvit Oberoi?

9. Which telecom infrastructure provider has signed a MoU to acquire Delhi-NCR tower company Lotus Tele Infra Private Limited for Rs 13.5 crore?

10. Which cloud kitchen startup last week said that it acquired the South and West India operations of the doughnut and coffee brand Krispy Kreme?

11. Which automobile company has launched its latest campaign, ‘Aisi Care Nowhere’, featuring actor Paresh Pahuja, for promoting its service and genuine parts?

12. Which frozen food brand has unveiled its latest winter campaign 'Dadi Ki Kahaniyan'?

13. Which online travel tech platform last week announced the appointment of co-founder Rikant Pittie as chief executive officer (CEO)?

14. Which design, engineering, and project management consultancy has announced the acquisition of U.S.-based design engineering firm CDI Engineering Solutions (CDI)?

15. Which matrimony platform has signed actor Anil Kapoor as its brand ambassador?

16. Which quick commerce major last week launched 10-minute ambulance service in select areas of Gurugram as a pilot project?

17. Kabeer Biswas is stepping down as the CEO of which instant delivery firm?

18. Which brand has unveiled a new campaign ‘Har Baby ka Pehla Diaper’?

19. Which nutrition supplement brand unveiled its new campaign "Protein Salute” for New Year?

20. Which airline has become the first Indian airline to offer in-flight Wi-Fi internet to passengers on domestic and international routes?

21. Walter Saldanha passed away at the age of 93. He was the co-founder of which advertising agency?

22. China’s Shenzhen Skyworth Digital Technology Co has formed a joint venture with Super Plastronics to locally manufacture and sell TVs in India under which brand?

23. Which general insurance company has announced the appointment of Amit Ganorkar as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer?

24. Which solar company has roped in former cricketer Rahul Dravid as its first brand ambassador?

25. Which company has announced the launch of ‘Pride Hog’, a scientifically developed pig feed range designed to provide optimal nutrition at each stage of a pig’s life cycle?

26. Which pistachios brand has launched “The Better Nut”, its first ad campaign in India?

27. Which purpose-driven FMCG brand has partnered with Zepto to launch the 'Plant Goodness' campaign for a greener 2025?

28. Which smartphone maker has unveiled its latest campaign, ‘Live in the Moment’, featuring actors Siddhant Chaturvedi, Ishaan Khatter, and Vedang Raina?

29. Which premium activewear brand has launched a digital film 'Happy in There' featuring actor Rannvijay Singha?

30. Which cement company has announced the appointment of Suresh Vasant Patil as the new CEO?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1084 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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