Biz Quizzard 1131

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


1. Which Indian-origin business personality has decided to leave the UK as the Labour-led government prepares a potential tax shake-up targeting the super-rich?

2. Which company has acquired infrastructure developer Trade Castle Tech Park, which owns sizeable land parcels, for Rs 231.34 crore?

3. Which automobile company has unveiled an experiential museum in Bengaluru?

4. Which company has launched an all-women operated warehousing facility in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, in collaboration with the Indian subsidiary of French multinational firm L’Oreal?

5. Which online travel company has appointed Siddhartha Gupta as chief executive, effective 25 November 2025?

6. Which brand has unveiled a digital film featuring mother-daughter actress duo Tanuja and Kajol for its Muesli?

7. Which global beauty brand known for its fresh, handmade, and cruelty-free cosmetics, has officially re-entered India with the launch of its online store?

8. Which MNC has unveiled a new campaign ‘Tap Your Phone, Pay in Style’, featuring actor Ishaan Khattar, for mobile contactless payments?

9. Which ready-to-cook Asian cuisine brand has introduced its new campaign, 'Not Mangaya, Ghar Pe Banaya,' featuring chef Ranveer Brar?

10. The total electric vehicle (EV) registrations have crossed which annual milestone for the first time in the country?

11. Which Mumbai-based company’s board has approved the acquisition of the remaining 30% stake in its subsidiary Swiss Parenterals?

12. Which microfinance company has appointed Venkatesh Krishnan, a former HDFC Bank executive, as its managing director & chief executive officer?

13. The Delhi High Court has restrained Delhi-based Pelican Tobacco Co from using the name, trade dress, and labels like that of which trademark till the latter’s infringement suit is decided?

14. Which mid-sized IT services company has acquired TestDevLab, a Latvia-headquartered software quality engineering company, to strengthen its presence in the European region?

15. Four trademarks owned by which French luxury brand have been recognised as well-known marks in India by the Delhi High Court?

16. Which company has partnered with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as an official colour partner for three years?

17. Which company, a joint venture between Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) and IndoSpace, has acquired six industrial and logistics parks worth Rs 3,000 crore?

18. Which MNC last week said it has expanded its snacking portfolio in the country with the launch of Red Rock Deli - a gourmet chips brand?

19. Which integrated clean energy conglomerate has launched the ‘Always Clean, Always On’ campaign?

20. Tata Motors last week relaunched which brand with an entry price of Rs 11.5 lakh (ex-showroom)?

21. Advertising personality Ram Sehgal has passed away. He was the former president of which ad agency?

22. Which sports company has appointed Ramprasad Sridharan as Managing Director for India?

23. Which company has acquired a 29% stake in GMR Kalinga Solar Power for Rs 3.6 crore?

24. Which asset management company (AMC) has launched the 'Plan for Life' investor education campaign?

25. Which snacks company has launched the campaign “Life Mein Khali Pet Kuchh Nahi Hota”, featuring actors Tara Sutaria, Krithi Shetty, and Ridhi Dogra?

26. Which jewellery brand has announced celebrity couple Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput Kapoor as its new brand ambassadors?

27. Which brand has announced the launch of ‘Take It Outside’, its new athleisure campaign for the season?

28. Which diaper brand has introduced a new campaign featuring the ‘Geelu Monster’?

29. Which brand has unveiled the 'Maa sab jaanti hai, maa sach jaanti hai’ campaign for its ginger garlic paste?

30. Which company has signed an MoU with the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB)to set up a data centre campus in Visakhapatnam with an investment of $11 billion?

31. Which company has rebranded its data center venture ‘Cloudfiniti’ as ‘Vyoma’?

32. Which paint company’s subsidiary plans to set up its second manufacturing facility in the UAE at an investment of AED 140 million (about Rs 340 crore)?

33. Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (M&M) said it had achieved electric vehicles sales worth over which milestone mark in H1 FY26?

34. Which group’s defence and aerospace unit has acquired Flight Simulation Technique Centre (FSTC), India’s largest pilot training company, for an enterprise value of Rs 820 crore?

35. Which hospitality company’s wholly owned overseas subsidiary Aries Holdings has acquired 25% of Sofitel The Palm FZE, a major luxury beach front property on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai?

36. Which automobile brand has rolled out the ‘Mind Drive’ hypnosis experience?

37. Which brand has rolled out a new campaign, ‘Invest in Iron’, featuring cricketer MS Dhoni on World Iron Deficiency Day?

38. Which trading and investment platform has launched its latest brand campaign, ‘Born to Trade’?

39. Which bank has launched a credit literacy initiative, ‘Score Kya Hua’?

40. In a landmark shift for intellectual property, India has accepted the world’s first scientifically represented olfactory trademark - a rose-like fragrance embedded in tyres by which company?

41. Which logistics company last week announced the appointment of Rajendra Singh Shekhawat as the Chief Executive Officer?

42. Which chyawanprash brand has launched the ‘Systematic Immunity Plan (S.I.P.)’ campaign?

43. Which brand has introduced the MostlySane Collection, a new youth-focused bottom wear line created in collaboration with digital creator and actor Prajakta Koli?

44. Which eye hospitals network has released a new cataract awareness film 'Is this Love?', starring model, actor, and fitness icon Milind Soman?

45. Which sunflower oil brand has unveiled the ‘Coaching the Coach’ campaign, featuring former cricketer Rahul Dravid?

46. Which Indore-based beer brand has unveiled its latest brand film designed to champion the brand’s core philosophy of “Live The Chill”?

47. Which health and fitness platform has roped in actor Shahid Kapoor as brand ambassador?

48. Which skincare brand has launched a digital campaign featuring actor Omi Vaidya and CEO Malini Adapureddy?

49. Tanooraa Swetha Menon, Mitlaj and Shahin Farzeen have launched what is claimed as India’s first integrated wellness ecosystem created specifically for adults over forty. Name it?

50. TVS Motor Company and BMW Motorrad have achieved which cumulative production milestone under their partnership?

51. Mahindra & Mahindra has introduced its seven-seater starting at Rs 19.95 lakhs. What has it been branded as?

52. Which holding company based in Toronto has acquired MW Eat Ltd, which owns some of Britain’s most iconic Indian restaurants?

53. Apple is set to open its fifth store in India on December 11. Which city?

54. Manish Bandlish has resigned as the MD of which milk supplier?

55. Which ultra-luxury skin-care brand, which was first launched in South Africa last year, has been introduced in the India market?

56. Which company last week announced the launch of its first Breathefree Lung Wellness Center in Delhi’s Lajpat Nagar, touted as India's first fully integrated lung diagnostics and wellness facility?

57. Which entity last week said it has set a Guinness World Record for conducting the largest career advice programme session in a single day in Mumbai?

58. Which commercial vehicle manufacturer’s wholly owned subsidiary has incorporated a vehicle assembly unit in Saudi Arabia?

59. Which instant coffee brand has unveiled the campaign ‘Not Just Your Regular Coffee’, featuring actors Abhay Verma and Pratibha Ranta?

60. Which French aerospace and defence giant last week inaugurated its world's largest LEAP engine MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) facility in Hyderabad?

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Biz Quizzard 1130

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


1. Which company is set to enter India’s fast-growing pet foods market with the brand ‘Waggies’?

2. Which company has introduced GraphenGlide, an eco-friendly graphene-based solid dry lubricant product in the market?

3. Which sports nutrition and high-protein snacking brand has launched a digital campaign featuring actress Janhvi Kapoor for its Chocolate Protein Bar?

4. Which baby care brand has launched a 1001-song album, offering culturally relevant music in 7 languages to aid baby growth and entertainment?

5. Which matrimony portal has launched a campaign featuring actors Neena Gupta and Bijendra Kala?

6. Which denim and fashion brand has released a new series of digital films featuring actor Meezan Jaffri?

7. Which messaging platform has launched the film ‘Baatan Hi Baatan Mein’?

8. Which personal care brand has collaborated with Amazon Prime Video’s popular web series, The Family Man, to reshape the perception of masculinity and male self-care in India?

9. Which hospitality platform has unveiled a film featuring Orhan Awatramani (Orry) and film producer Boney Kapoor?

10. Which group’s arm, Voltsun Labs, will foray into the green energy sector through a Rs 1,743 crore greenfield solar cell and module manufacturing facility in Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh?

11. Which IT company from India, in collaboration with Nvidia, last week launched an innovation lab in Santa Clara, California?

12. AstraZeneca Pharma India and which company have announced a “second brand partnership” for Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate (SZC) in India - used to treat hyperkalaemia?

13. Which state last week launched KEO, a compact, affordable, AI-ready personal computer designed and developed entirely in Karnataka to bridge the State’s digital access gap?

14. Which UR Advanced Therapeutics brand has entered into a pact with Japanese Teijin Group to jointly explore opportunities in India and Japan?

15. Which celebration wear brand has released a new wedding campaign ‘Crafted in Confidence’, fronted by actor Meezaan Jafri?

16. Which chyawanprash brand has launched the campaign ‘Beemaar Ya Taiyyar’, featuring actor Akshay Kumar?

17. Which business group has launched its latest film, “Aapke Safar Ke Humsafar”, under its ongoing campaign?

18. The Cycling Federation of India and which group have launched the Tour de Thar, India’s first desert race?

19. Which MNC has brought its Rimegepant (Orally Disintegrating Tablet -ODT) to India, to treat acute migraine, in adults with a previous insufficient response to triptan?

20. Which company has entered into an exclusive distribution partnership with Germany-based cosnova Beauty to bring the ‘essence’ cosmetics brand to India?

21. Arunachalam Vellayan, 72, passed away last week. He was the former chairman of which business group?

22. Which electric two-wheeler maker last week announced its entry into the UK market?

23. Which company last week said it has inked a pact with leading packaging solutions provider SIG to introduce liquid cough and cold medication in single serve spouted pouches?

24. Which motorcycle brand has launched the two-minute animated film “125 years on, we’re still Made Like a Gun”?

25. Which menswear brand has launched the campaign 'Just Say It' for Men’s Day?

26. Which brand has launched a nationwide bridal campaign for its regional heritage jewellery collections ‘Anantara’, ‘Padma Ranjini’, ‘Rajashree’, and ‘Raasvi’?

27. Which company has introduced Barcelona-based eyewear brand Meller in India and announced a creative partnership with global pop-culture company Popmart?

28. Which company has rolled out a digital safety campaign under Har Ghar Surakshit program for its new Neo Digital Locks range?

29. Which pet care brand has launched the campaign ‘Hooman Di Wedding Sale’?

30. Which cement company is buying Vadraj Energy (Gujarat) for Rs 200 crores from JSW Cement and Alpha Alternatives Holdings?

31. Which company and BAE Systems have bagged a contract from the Indian Army for supply of BvS10 Sindhu – a specialised all-terrain armoured vehicle?

32. RPSG Ventures, a strategic arm of RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, has signed definitive agreements to acquire a 40% stake in FSP Design Private Ltd, the company behind which luxury fashion label?

33. Which windows and doors brand has launched new ad films capturing the relatable chaos of household preparations during wedding season?

34. Which hygiene brand marked World Toilet Day with the campaign ‘Hygiene Ki Aadat’?

35. Which men’s grooming and lifestyle brand unveiled a new brand film with actor Bobby Deol to mark International Men’s Day?

36. Which company has announced a new cross-border payments campaign, ‘Get Paid, Not Played’?

37. Which packaged water brand has released its latest campaign, ‘#DrinkItUp 2.0’, featuring brand ambassador and actress Deepika Padukone?

38. Which oral care brand has announced the launch of Pronamel, a globally trusted toothpaste formulated to strengthen and protect tooth enamel, in India?

39. Which brand has launched the ‘Don’t Snooze the Snore’ film to raise awareness about sleep apnea?

40. Which company has emerged as the most valuable Indian brand, valued at nearly $45 billion, as per the Kantar BrandZ rankings?

41. Which company has launched its first smartphone, the Wobble One, marking a significant expansion into the mid-premium segment?

42. Marriott International last week announced the global debut of which brand with the opening of 26 hotels in India?

43. Which D2C ergonomic brand has collaborated with homegrown activewear brand HRX to launch a Barefoot Sock Shoe?

44. Which smartphone maker launched the Find X9 Series with its latest brand campaign, ‘Make Your Moment’?

45. Which digital healthcare company launched the campaign ‘#PowerUpGuys’ for International Men’s Day?

46. Which fashion brand has launched the second edition of 'Saj Dhaj Ke' campaign?

47. Which skincare brand has released a new digital campaign, featuring actor Rohit Saraf, to introduce its Body Milk variant formulated with hyaluronic acid?

48. To mark World Television Day, which DTH brand unveiled a new brand campaign, “Sach Mein… Social Ho Jao” (Get Truly… Social)?

49. Which jewellery brand has launched the film ‘Kasturi’?

50. JSW MG Motor India last week said the MG Windsor has crossed which cumulative sales milestone in just over 13 months since its launch on September 11, 2024?

51. Which company has marked its entry into the premium whisky category with the launch of Seven Islands Pure Malt Whisky?

52. Mahindra Holidays & Resorts is set to foray into the leisure hospitality business through a subsidiary under which brand?

53. Sunil Paliwal, Chairperson, Chennai Port Authority and Kamarajar Port Ltd, has been appointed as chairman of which entity?

54. Which Indian industrialist was awarded the degree of Doctor of Science (Economics) by the University of London?

55. Which logistics solutions provider has announced a long-term partnership with cricketer Abhishek Sharma, naming him as its newest brand ambassador?

56. Which soyabean oil brand has launched the campaign ‘#SehatBadiyaTohSabBadiya’, featuring actor Akshay Kumar?

57. Which biscuit brand has launched 'Adengappa Kadhaigal 2.0' to help parents in Tamil Nadu make story time more interactive, imaginative, and engaging for their children?

58. Which instant noodles brand has teamed up with Kerala-based rapper, composer, and actor Neeraj Madhav to launch the rap anthem “Pottatte Padakkam!”?

59. Which STEM-based educational toy brand has released the film ‘#RealLearning0Screens’?

60. Skoda Auto Volkswagen India (SAVWIPL) has crossed which cumulative local vehicle production milestone in the country?

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Biz Quizzard 1129

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


1. Which global industry body has elected Shailesh Chandra, MD & CEO of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, as its president for a term starting November 1?

2. Sharad Malhotra has been appointed as the MD of which paint company?

3. Varun Berry has stepped down as the chief executive, managing director and vice-chairman of which company?

4. Which drugmaker last week announced a partnership with Emcure Pharma to launch its Poviztra, semaglutide injection 2.4 mg, in India?

5. Which electronics maker will acquire defence and maritime equipment makers Elcome and Navicom?

6. Which exchange last week announced the appointment of Vivek Singla as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)?

7. Which company last week announced its entry into the premium electric vehicle two-wheeler segment and will launch AEROX-E and EC-06 in the Indian market in 2026?

8. Which real estate group last week announced its entry into the emerging asset class of premium senior living with the launch of ‘Elements’ at its integrated township in Chennai?

9. Which global leader in premium metal and sustainable payment cards has announced its entry into the Indian market with an investment of $250 million across technology, real estate, and services?

10. Which corporate trust has inducted Neville Tata, son of chairman Noel Tata, and group veteran and former Titan managing director Bhaskar Bhat, to the board?

11. Which group announced its entry into the battery energy storage systems (BESS) business with a 1126 MW/3530 MWh project at Khavda in Gujarat?

12. Which company has unveiled a new wedding campaign, featuring its signature 1302 series watches?

13. Which smartphone maker has unveiled a campaign with 3 films, Chef of the season', 'Shop like a pro', and 'Your new styling partner', to highlight its AI capabilities?

14. Which motorcycle brand has launched the campaign ‘Ek Raasta Hai Zindagi’?

15. Which automobile company launched its ‘#MomentsBeforeMoments’ wedding campaign?

16. Which hospitality company has unveiled a new social campaign 'Icons of India | The soul of true Indian luxury', featuring Princess Gauravi Kumari of Jaipur?

17. Which home improvement retailer brand has launched its campaign ‘Genie’, featuring actor Rajkummar Rao?

18. Which paint company has launched the campaign “Truly Italian,” featuring actor Dino Morea, for its WoodTech Emporio?

19. Which language learning app has launched a campaign featuring stand-up comics Samay Raina and Kunal Kamra?

20. Which company’s Bangladesh distributor, ACI Motors Ltd, entered the Guinness World Records for achieving the largest-ever tractor deliveries in a single day?

21. OTT platform JioHotstar has crossed which downloads milestone on Google Play in India?

22. Which company has introduced Luminéve, a new skincare brand developed around the science of the skin’s nocturnal repair cycle and circadian rhythm?

23. Which in-app fashion platform’s youth-focused brand Glitchez has launched its debut campaign with a reimagined take on Ritviz’s hit track Udd Gaye?

24. Which health insurance brand has launched a campaign with the message 'Health Insurance Lena Smart Hai.'?

25. Which general insurance brand has launched the digital film ‘Sharmaji Aur Vermaji Ki Smart Car Insurance Shopping’?

26. Which brand has launched its new Fall/Winter 2025 campaign, ‘Life with HEATTECH: In the Cabin’, featuring actress Kareena Kapoor Khan?

27. Which broking company has launched the ‘Investment Mein No Confusion’ campaign?

28. Which trading and investment services company hosted its first-ever Cyclothon 2025, ‘Pedal Karo Apne Style Se’, on 9th November 2025?

29. Which motorcycle brand has unveiled a campaign film, created in collaboration with the Royal Albert Hall in London and London-based composer Rushil Ranjan, for the launch of its new edition?

30. Which company has secured its first ever Chinese market approval for its antidepressant, VenlafaxineExtended-Release (ER) capsules (75 mg and 150 mg)?

31. Which celebrity has announced his foray into the premium spirits market with his own vodka label, RANGEELA Vodka?

32. Which company has announced the launch of Pixxaro, a new broadleaf weed (BLW) control solution for wheat in India?

33. Which company has announced the launch of NuCode, a pioneering brand dedicated to advanced biological solutions for soil and plant health?

34. Which LED lighting brand has signed actor Ranbir Kapoor as its brand ambassador?

35. Which e-mobility brand has unveiled a new campaign ‘Made for More’, featuring actor and reality show personality Rannvijay Singha?

36. Which UPI app has unveiled a new phase of its campaign with the positioning ‘The UPI app for people in hurry’?

37. Which jewellery brand has launched its latest campaign, ‘Unlock with Love,’ unveiling a new collection through a social experiment?

38. Entrepreneur Isha Jain has announced the launch of a contemporary activewear and self-health lifestyle brand built on the philosophy of mindful, purposeful movement. What has it been named?

39. Which fashion brand has rolled out its latest campaign, ‘Embrace the Chill’?

40. Which company and Manulife have announced an agreement to form a 50:50 life insurance joint venture, subject to regulatory approval?

41. Which company has executed a share purchase agreement with BlueScope Steel to buy the remaining 50% stake in their joint venture for a cash consideration of Rs 1,100 crore?

42. Which men's fashion brand has partnered with Sufi artist Bismil for the campaign "Keeping It Alive”?

43. Which entity has launched its India-focused campaign, 'It's Aaj Ka Gold,' targeting digitally-savvy young investors?

44. Which eyewear brand launched the 'Ek Tara Test' campaign for Children’s Day?

45. Which plastic products and moulded furniture manufacturer launched the campaign Yeh Kursi Hai Mahaan!’ for elections?

46. Which footwear brand has released a new campaign, featuring singer and actor Himesh Reshammiya?

47. Which imaging and healthcare technology company has released a new brand film, turning the spotlight on how diagnostic technology is being used in remote parts of Spiti Valley?

48. Which fresh food brand has introduced a new ready-to-cook Pancake Batter, marking its entry into the broader breakfast category?

49. Emami has announced a full-scale rebranding of its Ayurvedic haircare brand Kesh King. What is the new name?

50. Which company has launched Biscoff cookies in India in partnership with Belgium-based Lotus Bakeries?

51. German asset manager DWS Group will pick up a 40% stake in which asset managed company’s alternatives business?

52. Hero Future Energies (HFE) last week signed a pact with which state government to develop renewable energy generation projects?

53. Which commercial vehicle manufacturer has named Torsten Schmidt new Managing Director and CEO from early 2026?

54. Which entity has partnered with Saudi Arabia’s MASAH Construction Company to jointly explore opportunities for natural gas distribution in key industrial cities across the Kingdom?

55. Which mid-tier IT solutions provider has appointed Aditya Jayaraman as its India country head?

56. Which personal care brand and Reebok have launched a limited-edition collection titled ‘Reborn in My Kicks’ to spotlight stories of women who have rebuilt their lives with strength and purpose?

57. Which life insurance brand has launched the campaign ‘Zimmedariyaan Humse Baantiye, Halka Lagega’?

58. Which pharma company launched the ‘#SeeBeyondSugar’ campaign on World Diabetes Day to raise awareness about diabetic retinopathy?

59. Which state last week informed it had commenced the dispatch of India’s largest-ever copper concentrate consignment to China?

60. Which company has signed definitive agreements to acquire 51% stake in Sparsh Infratech, the owning company of the luxury wellness retreat brand Atmantan?

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Biz Quizzard 1128

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


1. Which company has completed the acquisition of Hindusthan Natural Glass, India’s largest glass bottle manufacturer, concluding a long-winding bankruptcy process that started 4 years ago?

2. Adani Solar has crossed which milestone of shipping of solar modules across domestic and international markets?

3. Which luxury entertainment space for kids, present in Dubai Mall, is expected to enter India by 2026, with its first launch in Mumbai's Jio World Plaza?

4. Which chocolate brand has been relaunched through the 'Take Pleasure' campaign, featuring actress Mrunal Thakur as brand ambassador?

5. Which antacid brand has rolled out its latest campaign, ‘Shaadi Ki Buffetbaazi’, celebrating the joy and indulgence of Indian wedding feasts?

6. Which brand has joined hands once again with LoveChild Masaba to unveil the ‘Trousseau Collection’, a new line of luggage that redefines wedding and festive travel?

7. Which fashion jewellery brand has roped in actresses Sanya Malhotra and Priyanka Mohan as new brand ambassadors, and has launched the campaign “Fashion Ki Favourite Jewellery”?

8. Which beverage brand has launched the Kerala Piravi campaign?

9. Which real estate company has announced cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur as its new brand ambassador?

10. Which company and US-based Invesco have completed the formation of their asset management joint venture following the former’s acquisition of a 60% ownership stake in Invesco Asset Management India?

11. Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, is setting up a dedicated research centre for immunotherapeutics and regenerative medicines with the CSR arm of which drug maker?

12. Which drug maker has entered into definitive agreements to acquire 100% stake in Inzpera Healthscience?

13. Which automobile brand has unveiled a collaboration featuring Sitar maestro Rishab Rikhiram Sharma?

14. Which automobile company has unveiled its new brand campaign, ‘Shift Into The New’, featuring cricketer MS Dhoni?

15. Which beauty brand has unveiled the campaign 'We Got You, Girl!', featuring actress Taapsee Pannu, to celebrate women’s individuality during India’s wedding season?

16. Which saree destination has unveiled its latest festive campaign, featuring actress Rukmini Vasanth?

17. Which spice brand has launched the campaign “Taste’la, Feeling’la Vera Level” (In both taste and feeling, it is next level.) in Tamil?

18. Which bank has unveiled its new brand film ‘Rishta’?

19. Which gym brand has launched a campaign targeting people who buy gym memberships but rarely go?

20. Which company has established Nucelion Therapeutics, a wholly-owned subsidiary, to engage in contract research and manufacturing for cell and gene therapies?

21. Which MNC has agreed to buy Tylenol maker Kenvue Inc. for roughly $40 billion?

22. Which industry body has elevated Coromandel International CEO S Sankarasubramanian as Chairman?

23. Which realty developer has appointed vice-chairman Kulin Lalbhai as the chairman?

24. Which stock broking entity has appointed Bhuvaneshwari A as its new managing director and chief executive officer, effective November 1?

25. Which automobile MNC has appointed Sharad Agarwal, who previously led Lamborghini India, as country head for India?

26. Hyundai Motor India last week launched an upgraded version of which compact sports utility vehicle, starting at Rs 7,89,900 (ex-showroom)?

27. Satyakam Arya, the current MD and CEO of Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, will be the new global president and CEO of which Japanese commercial vehicle company, from April 1, 2026?

28. Which two-wheeler maker last week unveiled a micro electric four-wheeler under a new 'Novus' range at the global two-wheeler exhibition EICMA 2025 in Milan?

29. Which company last week said it is acquiring Tata Steel Limited’s ferrochrome plant in Kalinganagar, Odisha, for Rs 610 crore?

30. Gopichand P H died at the age of 85 in London last week. He was the chairman of which conglomerate?

31. Which biscuits and dairy products maker last week announced Rakshit Hargave as its new chief executive officer and executive director?

32. Which wealth management firm has launched its first brand campaign, ‘Your Wealth is Your First Startup?

33. Which baby skincare brand launched the ‘A Touch of Truth’ campaign as a tribute to nurses?

34. Which homegrown value e-commerce platform has unveiled its new brand campaign, ‘Mehnat Ki Kamayi, Haq Se Bachao’?

35. Which mattress brand has unveiled its new brand identity and positioning, ‘Designed to De-Stress’, marking a shift in focus from sleep innovation to overall wellbeing?

36. Which state tourism board has launched a campaign film in collaboration with sitar virtuoso Anoushka Shankar?

37. Which fashion brand has unveiled its new campaign ‘#FreeStyleIt’, featuring cricketer Surya Kumar Yadav as brand ambassador?

38. On World Stress Awareness Day, which paint brand launched the film ‘Wall Therapy by Calista’?

39. Which visa processing platform has launched the campaign "All Set, But No Visa Yet?"?

40. Maruti Suzuki India has crossed which cumulative sales milestone in the domestic market?

41. Which real estate investment trust (REIT) will acquire a 100% interest in Ecoworld, a 7.7 million sq ft grade-A office campus spread over 48 acres on Outer Ring Road in Bengaluru, for Rs 13,125 crore?

42. Which multi-national engineering company is moving the global headquarters of its metals business to Mumbai?

43. Which fertiliser company has announced former cricketer Rahul Dravid as brand ambassador across its product portfolio?

44. Which mutual fund has unveiled its latest investor awareness campaign, ‘Copy Paste’?

45. Which travel fintech brand has unveiled its Winter Release with an insight-driven campaign titled “Travellers on Our Mind. All the Time”?

46. Which deodorant brand has unveiled its latest campaign, ‘Maidan Mein Utro’, featuring cricketer Smriti Mandhana?

47. Which snack brand has released a film “jugalbandi”, featuring actors Ritwik Bhowmik and Shreya Chaudhry for its Date Bites?

48. Which new-age trading platform has launched its latest digital video campaign (DVC) 'Aa gaya High Performance ka Zamaana'?

49. Which brand has launched ‘Here Now’, its first joint brand campaign for life insurance and general insurance?

50. Which two-and three-wheeler manufacturer last week announced that it has entered into agreements to divest its stake in bike-taxi aggregator Rapido for Rs 287.93 crore?

51. Which Bengaluru-based integrative medical centre is venturing into the AYUSH-led hospital care segment, launching a 100-bed facility named SUGHA in Hoskote, Bengaluru?

52. Which educational publishing company has unveiled the digital film 'Aaj Din Me Kitna Muskuraye?', narrated by actor Piyush Mishra?

53. Which at-home beauty services platform has onboarded actress Sakshi Tanwar to promote its newly launched Korean Body Polishing service?

54. Which spice brand has announced actor Hrithik Roshan as its official brand ambassador?

55. Which personal care brand has partnered with the Indian Women’s Ice Hockey Team to launch its new campaign ‘#StrongWomenSoftSkin’?

56. Which solar solutions company has appointed former cricketer and Tamil Nadu head coach Hemang Badani as its brand ambassador?

57. Legacy mobile retailer Sangeetha Mobiles has officially rebranded itself. What is the new name?

58. Which consumer electronics manufacturer’s India head and chairman Manish Sharma has put in his papers?

59. Which company will acquire Mumbai-based Clean Coats Private Limited for Rs 120 crore?

60. For the first time ever, which Indian drug maker saw its US sales of innovative medicines overtaking generics sales in the second quarter of the financial year?

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Biz Quizzard 1127

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period October 27 - November 01. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which company has acquired 51% stake in Peanut Butter and Jelly, the company behind Get-A-Way (GAW) brand ice creams, for Rs 9 crore?

2. Which automotive manufacturer has picked up a 10% stake in renewable energy company OMC Power?

3. Which financial services company has appointed former Standard Chartered India and South Asia CEO Zarin Daruwala as group chief executive officer?

4. Which pharma company has appointed Deepak Arora as Managing Director for India, effective October 27?

5. Lavanya Pachisia has stepped down as the CEO of which lingerie and intimate wear brand?

6. Which premium hotel brand of PRISM (earlier known as Oravel Stays) will be entering the wildlife tourism segment in India, with plans to launch 10 hotel properties in six months?

7. Which company has launched 'Unfold', marking its entry into the sexual wellness segment?

8. Which lab-grown diamond and fine jewellery brand launched the campaign “This Diwali, Gift a Diamond to the Woman Who Already Is”?

9. Which Korean dry ramen brand has launched the campaign “K for Krazy. K for Korean.”?

10. Which metal producer has entered the Kerala market with the launch of its premium roofing range, SEL Tiger roofing sheets?

11. Elon Musk last week unveiled his own version of Wikipedia, the crowdsourced online encyclopedia, with entries edited by xAI, his artificial intelligence company. What is it called?

12. Which steel company has appointed Gautam Malhotra as the chief executive officer with effect from October 28?

13. Karthik Balagopalan has stepped down as the India MD of which sports brand?

14. Renault India will relaunch which SUV brand in India on January 26 next year?

15. Which Saudi Arabian low-cost airline will launch operations into India with “four to five” destinations in 2026?

16. Which skincare brand has launched its new Gentle Exfoliating SA Range, featuring Sara Tendulkar as the face of the campaign?

17. Which brand has launched Choco Meltz, a squeezable molten chocolate in a convenient Rs 5 pack, available across Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana?

18. Which personal care brand launched a refreshed campaign for its Skin Fruits Moisturising Cream, featuring actress Sanya Malhotra?

19. Which re-commerce platform has unveiled the campaign, “Welcome to Refurbia”, a storytelling experience that brings to life how pre-owned devices are given a second chance?

20. Which MNC has introduced a new global corporate identity, the first major redesign of its brand in almost 25 years, with the tagline “Food. Drinks. Smiles.”?

21. Which MNC last week became the first company to reach $5 trillion in market value?

22. Which company has announced its foray into the alcoholic beverages sector, with a partnership between its African subsidiaries and Carlsberg Breweries A/S for their brand of beer, Carlsberg?

23. Which edible oil brand has launched its campaign ‘Bhojan Bahini’ (The Food Force) in West Bengal, featuring former cricketer Sourav Ganguly and actor Abir Chatterjee?

24. Which water purifier brand has unveiled its latest digital campaign, ‘The Honest Warranty’?

25. As the Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to an end, which condom brand has launched the ad 'The Other G-Spot'?

26. Which snack brand has launched the campaign ‘Desi Bhoot Bachao’ (Save Our Indian Ghosts), poking fun at India’s Halloween obsession?

27. Which perfume brand has unveiled a new campaign. featuring actor Siddhant Chaturvedi, for its fragrance RUSH?

28. Which menswear brand has launched the ‘The Young Gentlemen’ campaign?

29. Which beverage brand has launched ‘Extra Josh’, pitched as India’s first tea blend with added natural caffeine?

30. India’s total installed electricity capacity has crossed which milestone mark as of September 30, 2025?

31. Which company has entered into a long-term master franchise agreement to bring Italian fashion brand, MAX&Co to India?

32. Which two-wheeler major last week said it has entered France in partnership with GD France?

33. Which MNC is partnering with Mahindra to bring Digital Car Key technology to Indian vehicles?

34. Which company has launched Korean-inspired ice candies Subak and Shark in India?

35. Which peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform has unveiled its new brand film “Lending Story”?

36. Which menswear brand has launched the campaign 'The Bollywood Wedding', featuring film maker Karan Johar and actor Rohit Saraf?

37. Which Ayurvedic beauty brand has launched a significant rebrand with its new identity, "Breathe Life”?

38. Which home appliance brand has announced a collaboration with filmmaker Karan Johar for its latest multi-film campaign?

39. Which global jewellery brand has announced the appointment of Jennifer Lopez as its new brand ambassador?

40. Which city will host India's first Taj-branded residences by December 2027?

41. Which drugmaker has elevated Achin Gupta, currently global COO, as its new global chief executive officer and managing director, effective April 1, 2026?

42. Which home finance company has named Girish Kousgi, former chief executive and managing director of PNB Housing Finance, as its new CEO and MD?

43. Which pharma company’s subsidiary has launched ‘VitaLyfe’, an AI-powered cardiometabolic wellness platform designed specifically for working professionals aged 25 to 50?

44. Which electrical wires brand has unveiled a new campaign for its flagship product, Green Wires, focusing on the importance of unseen safety within homes?

45. Which children’s personal hair care brand has unveiled its new national TVC featuring its brand ambassador and actress Kareena Kapoor Khan?

46. Which fitness and active lifestyle brand has joined hands with direct-to-home kitchen essentials platform, Country Delight to launch ‘Mission Protein’ to tackle protein deficiency in India?

47. Which fintech company has launched a digital campaign for pet insurance?

48. Which dating app has launched the ‘Dating Scaries’ campaign for Halloween?

49. Which automobile brand has launched the campaign ‘Heartbreak’?

50. Which company’s subsidiary has acquired a 100% stake in TAQA Neyveli Power from Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC for Rs 926 crore?

51. Which company said it will acquire the FMCG business under the Muuchstac brand from Trilogy Solutions via a slump sale at an enterprise value of Rs 400-500 crore?

52. The project proposal for India’s largest greenfield steel plant till date has got environment nod. Which state?

53. Ingka Investments, the investment arm of IKEA’s Ingka Group is investing Rs 1000 crore in setting up a 210-megawatt-peak (MWp) solar power project in which state?

54. Which company has launched Everolimus tablets, a generic version of Zortress by Novartis, under the class of immunosuppressant?

55. Which confectionery brand has launched the campaign 'A Desi Halloween'?

56. Which cleaning equipment and solutions provider launched its Halloween campaign “When Outdated Tech Comes Back to Haunt”?

57. Which mutual fund launched its digital-first investor awareness campaign, “SIP Kar Befikar”?

58. Which edtech company has launched a film featuring actor Vikrant Massey?

59. Which QSR chain has launched a video featuring singers Sukhbir and Rahul Sipligunj?

60. Which company last week announced its entry into the UK healthcare market with the acquisition of Practice Plus Group Hospital?

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