September 14, 2025

Biz Quizzard 1120

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period September 08 - 13. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Diwan Arun Nanda passed away on September 6. He was the cofounder of which advertising agency?

2. Which hospitality company has changed its name to Prism?

3. Which two-wheeler manufacturer has named Harshavardhan Chitale as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 5, 2026?

4. Which probiotic brand has launched a campaign with the positioning “The Gut Expert”, featuring actress and brand ambassador Taapsee Pannu?

5. Which dental brand has unveiled the campaign ‘Finding the Missing Tooth’?

6. Which retailer has introduced its festive season campaign ‘Cook Up Some Magic’?

7. The Supreme Court last week allowed which IT firm to use its logo in India until the disposal of Atyati Technologies’ interim application seeking restraining orders against the former?

8. The Central Government has extended Ajay Kumar Srivastava’s tenure as MD and CEO of which bank for about 21 months, with effect from January 01, 2026?

9. Which brand has launched the campaign ‘Life Banaye Wonderful’, featuring actor and brand ambassador Ajay Devgn, for its air coolers?

10. Which DTH company has launched its VZY Smart TV range?

11. Which power solutions company is venturing into a new market with the introduction of EDGE, a brand aimed at addressing India’s growing demand for portable power?

12. Which business group has entered the lifestyle segment with the launch of Luxe Asia, a wholly owned subsidiary?

13. Which audio company last week announced its foray into the Indian market with plans to set up a manufacturing facility in Manesar, Haryana?

14. Which appliance company has roped in actor Saif Ali Khan as brand ambassador for its cooling range?

15. Which ready-to-wear brand from the house of Arvind has appointed actor Raghav Juyal as its brand ambassador?

16. Which beauty brand has launched its new Ultimune Power Infusing Serum in India, accompanied by a campaign featuring actress Tamannaah Bhatia?

17. Which QSR chain has unveiled a digital video featuring singer and actor Himesh Reshammiya?

18. Which UPI platform has unveiled a new digital ad film, featuring cricketer Jonty Rhodes as its ‘Cashback Catcher’?

19. Which beauty brand has launched the 'Spark A Change 3.0' Diwali campaign, featuring actresses Saachi Bindra and Saiee M. Manjrekar?

20. Which business group has bought out Statkraft’s 49% stake in Malana Power Company, a hydro power JV, for an undisclosed sum?

21. Which ice cream company has appointed Himanshu Kanwar as its first non-family chief executive?

22. Which company has acquired Cheers Breweries Ltd, a Mysuru-based facility with an annual production capacity of 1.5 million hectolitres?

23. Ramprasad Sridharan is stepping down as the India MD and CEO of which fashion company?

24. Which food, agricultural solutions, and industrial products MNC has appointed Ravinder Balain as Country President for India?

25. Godrej Interio has been rechristened. What is the new name?

26. Which insurance brand has unveiled a campaign featuring cricketer MS Dhoni and actor R Madhavan?

27. Which denim brand has unveiled the ‘I Wear India’ campaign, featuring brand ambassador and actor Meezan Jaffery, for the Asia cup?

28. Which brand is celebrating its association as the Official Tyre Partner of the DP World Asia Cup 2025 with the ‘Rolling With Champions’ campaign?

29. Which home fragrance brand has unveiled a new television commercial featuring actress Kareena Kapoor?

30. In one of the biggest land deals in Mumbai, which organisation has signed an agreement with Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd to acquire a 4.2-acre plot at Nariman Point for Rs 3,472 crore?

31. Who last week briefly became the world’s richest person for the first time?

32. Which renewable energy solutions company last week announced the appointment of Dr Arulkumar Shanmugasundaram as its new CEO and MD?

33. Which asset reconstruction company has appointed Abhishek Maheshwari as MD and CEO?

34. TV Narendran, CEO and MD of Tata Steel, has taken over as the President of which industry body?

35. Which renewable energy firm and Japan-based IHI Corporation have formed a joint venture to set up a 0.4 million tonnes green ammonia project at Gopalpur in Odisha?

36. Which watch brand has launched a film with the message "This Pujo, give the gift of time!"?

37. Which e-commerce furniture and home décor company has unveiled its latest campaign, ‘Why Wait for Diwali’?

38. Which luggage company has launched the 'Tagged To Be Found' campaign for its Smart Tag technology, powered by Tag8?

39. Which brand has unveiled the ‘Bath Ban Jaye’ campaign to announce the launch of its latest portfolio of water heaters?

40. Which mining ancillary, in consortium with funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Funds, will acquire global mining consumables company Molycop at an enterprise value of $1.5 billion?

41. Kuala Lumpur-based private equity firm Creador is set to acquire about 7% stake in which domestic pharmaceutical company for Rs 800 crore?

42. The Board of which listed education enterprise has approved the formal demerger of its commerce vertical and creation of a new entity, J.K. Shah Commerce Education?

43. Which fashion retailer is foraying into the beauty segment in India with the launch across its stores and online on October 2?

44. Which fashion and beauty retailer is expanding its global presence by launching its in-house brand, Kay Beauty, in the UK market through Space NK?

45. Which IT firm last week approved its largest ever share buyback proposal worth Rs 18,000 crore?

46. Which saree brand has unveiled its new festive campaign, ‘The Gift of Pure Love’?

47. Which denim brand has launched the 'Got Game?' campaign featuring cricketer Abhishek Sharma?

48. Which paint brand has launched the campaign “No Daag. No Tension. Only Beautiful Walls.”?

49. Which financial services company has launched the campaign ‘Just Zoom Two-wheeler Loans’, featuring brand ambassador and cricketer, Jasprit Bumrah?

50. Which FMCG company will acquire the remaining 46.02% stake in HW Wellness Solutions Private Limited, which owns ‘True Elements’, for Rs 138 crore?

51. Which company has agreed to acquire a 100% stake in DP Jain TOT Toll Roads (DPJTOT) for an enterprise value of Rs 1,342 crore?

52. Which Bengaluru-based nutraceuticals maker has announced its entry into South Korea with ‘Quantum Ayurveda’?

53. Which fashion retailer has partnered with Vellvette Lifestyle, which owns SUGAR Cosmetics, to launch Molten Beauty, a skincare and makeup brand for young Indian consumers?

54. Which entity has been recognised as the “Best Management Association in India for Outstanding Performance in Propagating the Management Movement” for the year 2024–25 by AIMA?

55. Which wearables brand has appointed hip-hop artist KR$NA as its newest brand ambassador?

56. Which footwear destination has launched the ‘Crossover' collection with the tagline “A Sneaker. Dressed Up.”?

57. Which paint brand has unveiled its new campaign ‘Lage Shaandaar, Chale Shaandaar’?

58. Which global house of brands platform, cofounded by former cricketer Steve Waugh, has announced its entry into the Indian market?

59. Which group’s aerospace business has signed a contract with France's Safran Aircraft Engines to manufacture critical components for the LEAP engine, developed by CFM International?

60. Which company has sold its 51% stake in Saurashtra Freight for Rs 662 crore to Japan’s Kamigumi Co Ltd?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1120 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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