January 19, 2025

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.

Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli

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