Biz Quizzard 1143

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period February 16 - 21. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which company has entered into a definitive agreement with L&T Power Development (L&TPDL) to acquire 100% of equity stake and convertible instruments in Nabha Power (NPL)?

2. India has added what record power generation capacity in the current financial year up to January 31, marking the highest ever annual capacity addition till date?

3. Which realty firm has acquired an 80% stake in Pune-based Solidrise Realty for Rs 294 crore, as part of its expansion plan?

4. Which rooftop solar brand has launched the campaign “Yeh On Toh Quality Lifelong”?

5. Which Muesli brand launched the campaign ‘#LoveInEveryCrunch’ for Valentine’s Day?

6. Which snack brand has introduced its refreshed global brand identity in India, marking what the company describes as the largest redesign in its history?

7. Which skincare brand for kids has unveiled the campaign 'Would You Let Your Child…?’, featuring director Farah Khan?

8. Which toothpaste brand has unveiled a new cricket-season campaign under its ‘Chabaatey Raho’ platform, bringing back the character Chaubey ji, portrayed by actor Manoj Pahwa?

9. Which stock broking firm has unveiled a new advertising campaign, ‘Seedhi Simple Investing’, timed with the ongoing T20 World Cup?

10. Which FMCG company has signed a definitive agreement to form a majority-owned joint venture with Nigerian conglomerate Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group?

11. Rajan Bajaj has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of which small finance bank?

12. Which supply chain firm announced its entry into the aerospace and defence supply chain space, in collaboration with Italian company ALA Group, with initial focus on the domestic market?

13. Which jeweller has launched a new brand DAIMANTE that combines artificial intelligence–assisted design with traditional craftsmanship?

14. Which brand has introduced a refreshed packaging design across its entire Gentle Baby Care Range, as part of sustainability effort?

15. Which Bengaluru-based movement-focused women’s wear brand has entered the menswear category with the launch of a new collection?

16. Which mutual fund has unveiled the campaign ‘Teen Tigda Kaam Tagda’ to promote its Multi Cap fund?

17. Which calcium brand has launched the campaign 'Roz ki thakaan ko bye bolo', reviving the television character Hansa, played by actress Supriya Pathak?

18. Which kitchen appliances brand has unveiled its Valentine’s Day campaign film featuring celebrity couple Chunky Panday and Bhavana Pandey?

19. Which telecom services company has unveiled ‘Together, limitless’, a new brand identity and global positioning, marking another defining moment in its 24-year journey?

20. Which FMCG company last week named Hershey executive Herjit Bhalla its next India chief executive, and elevated current country head Mohit Malhotra to global CEO?

21. Which QSR chain has launched a film featuring cricketers Shivam Dube, Varun Chakravarthy, and Harshit Rana to introduce Crafted Flatzz, a bold new take on pizza?

22. Which personal care brand has unveiled a campaign, featuring actress Taapsee Pannu, for the launch of ‘Derma Control’, a new underarm care range in India?

23. Which life insurance brand has unveiled its new brand positioning, ‘Always Ready for Life’, through a campaign featuring cricketer Smriti Mandhana?

24. Which footwear brand has launched a new campaign for its Echo range in India, featuring actor Siddhant Chaturvedi?

25. Which platform has appointed actor Ahaan Panday as its brand ambassador, making him the only male celebrity currently associated with a large-scale beauty platform?

26. Which company has announced cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal as the official brand ambassador for Real Cricket, one of India's longest-running mobile cricket gaming franchises?

27. Which auto-tech company has launched a campaign featuring its CEO Himanshu Ratnoo?

28. Which tile adhesive brand has launched its first-ever brand anthem, ‘Majboot Rishte, Majboot Bond.’?

29. Which used-car platform is marking its 10 years with the campaign ‘The Master’ featuring former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar?

30. Which company is set to establish India’s largest integrated battery gigafactory in Andhra Pradesh?

31. Which peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform has launched a four-film digital campaign ‘Bring Swag to Your Portfolio’?

32. Which glucose brand has unveiled a campaign built around the theme 'Energy Ka Power Bank' for the launch of what it calls India’s first glucose lollipop, priced at Rs 5?

33. Which biscuit brand has launched a Marvel-Inspired range through a campaign featuring actors Varun Sharma and Kunaal Roy Kapur?

34. Which sauces and condiments brand has launched the ‘Foodies Ka Choice’ campaign featuring actress Kareena Kapoor?

35. Which company has announced the launch of its NOTE Edge smartphone, alongside a new digital campaign ‘World Take NOTE’ featuring cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal?

36. Which laptop brand has launched the campaign ‘Many Me’s in Me’?

37. Which lighting brand has launched the ‘Every Space Bright & Right’ campaign?

38. Which beverage brand has launched the campaign ‘The Timeless Drink of India’?

39. Which biscuit brand has unveiled a campaign featuring actor Hrithik Roshan?

40. Which company has acquired the trademarks of specialty brands, Progynova and Cyclo-Progynova, and related assets, for India from UK-headquartered Mercury Pharma Group?

41. Which Chennai-based startup is building India’s first electric air taxi, the e200x, using advanced technology from Nvidia?

42. Which company has emerged as the successful bidder for Wind World India’s power generation as well as operations and maintenance (O&M) businesses under a NCLT-monitored bidding process?

43. Which tyre brand has launched its T20 World Cup campaign featuring film maker Zoya Akhtar?

44. Which toothpaste brand has launched the campaign ‘Smile Like a Star’ featuring actress Shruti Haasan?

45. Which toothpaste brand has appointed former cricketer Rahul Dravid as brand ambassador?

46. Which appliance brand has launched the campaign 'Engineered to Delight' to promote its Plug ’N’ Play chimney in India?

47. Which women’s ethnic wear brand has launched its Spring Summer ’26 collection under the ‘#HameshaTrending’ campaign, featuring actress Ananya Panday?

48. Coca-Cola India has reintroduced which brand with a film that reimagines an R.D. Burman track?

49. Which sports brand has appointed Olympic shooter Manu Bhaker as brand ambassador in India?

50. Which company has launched Anyra, the country's first indigenously developed biosimilar for the treatment of visual impairment?

51. Which crop protection company’s restructuring plan will consolidate its India and international crop protection businesses and create a pure-play, focused crop protection platform?

52. Which malt producer from France has announced a new project to build a malthouse in South Rajasthan, in partnership with United Breweries Limited (UBL)?

53. Which company has announced the introduction of Tayron R-Line, a luxury SUV at the introductory price of Rs 46.99 lakh (ex-showroom)?

54. Which company has launched the Linus range of sewage pumps in the Indian market?

55. Which MNC drug firm will sell its entire stake of nearly 71% in its listed Indian subsidiary for about Rs 1,446 crore to a clutch of private equity investors, led by ChrysCapital?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1143 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1142

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period February 09 - 14. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Monthly registration of limited liability partnerships (LLPs) topped which milestone-mark for the first time on record in January?

2.Which green energy company has entered into the packaged foods space with ‘Poshan’ and its initial roll-out started in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) this month?

3. Which full-service brokerage firm has appointed Vijay Kumar Goel as Managing Director?

4. Which nutritional drink brand has appointed cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as its brand ambassador?

5. Which logistics company has unveiled a new TV campaign “Go Beyond”, featuring former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, and cricketers Suryakumar Yadav and Abhishek Sharma?

6. Which direct-to-consumer perfume brand has launched a video featuring cricketer Suryakumar Yadav?

7. Which Mumbai-based real estate company has roped in former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar as brand ambassador?

8. Which instant loan app has released the film “Why Can’t Life Be a Perfect Ten” as it completes 10 years of operations?

9. Which financial services brand has launched the campaign ‘Zaroorat Mein Aapke Saath’, featuring actor Pankaj Tripathi?

10. Which FMCG company has agreed to acquire a 75% equity stake in Vietnamese direct-to-consumer skincare company Skinetiq Joint Stock Company?

11. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of R Vijay Anandh as the managing director & CEO of which bank?

12. Which company has entered into a binding arrangement to acquire Rashtriya Metal Industries (RMIL), India’s oldest maker of copper and copper alloy products, for around Rs 800 crore?

13. The market value of State Bank of India (SBI) topped which milestone mark for the first time last week?

14. MakeMyTrip last week announced a strategic partnership with which global hospitality group as part of a broader strategy to expand its direct international hotel inventory?

15. Which automobile company last week inaugurated a new greenfield facility at Panapakkam in Tamil Nadu?

16. Which commercial vehicles manufacturer has released a new film as part of its ‘Better Always’ philosophy?

17. Which paediatrician-recommended brand for baby sensitive skin, owned by Kenvue, has expanded its India portfolio with the launch of the Daily Moisture Cleansing Bar?

18. Which basmati rice brand has launched the campaign ‘Khubsurat Rishton Ki Khubsurat Taiyaari’ for the wedding season?

19. Which well known soap brand last week unveiled a new packaging, with actress Tamannaah Bhatia as brand ambassador?

20. Which company has acquired a majority stake in Australia-based Goodness Group Global, marking its entry into the country’s consumer goods market?

21. Which real estate and business services platform has acquired a 100% stake in SMS Integrated Facility Services from private equity firm Samara Capital in an all-cash transaction?

22. Which company has joined hands with BA Prerna Renewables to expand its presence in the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) segment of the clean energy sector?

23. Which kids’ personal care brand is launching a new range of shampoos, conditioners, body washes, and lotions featuring Peppa Pig?

24. Which MNC’s corporate foundation, Anandana, in partnership with the International Cricket Council, is bringing ‘#MaidaanSaaf’ to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 matches in India?

25. Which brand has launched a new digital-first recipe video series built around the idea 'MOM-FU: Maa ka Pyaar in a Korean avatar' for its range of Chinese sauces?

26. Which company has rebranded itself as Kharesiya Brands Pvt. Ltd., marking its transition from a single-category baby-care player into a diversified House of Brands?

27. Which home furnishing retailer has introduced a new brand position in India, ‘It All Starts at Home’, signalling a shift in how the company connects with Indian consumers?

28. Which brand has unveiled a new brand campaign ‘25 Years of keeping promises’ to mark 25 years of operations in India’s general insurance market?

29. Which brand has released a new brand film built around the idea of ‘Spa at Home’, positioning the bathroom as a personal space for everyday wellness rather than an occasional retreat?

30. Which company has acquired Tamil Nadu-based Southern Health Foods Private Limited, owner of the health foods brand Manna?

31. Which French pharma group is launching GATINN, a global platform dedicated to single pill combinations (SPCs) for cardiometabolic and venous diseases, based in India?

32. Global investment firm Carlyle Group has agreed to buy a strategic majority stake in which housing finance company for Rs 2,100 crore from Edelweiss Financial Services?

33. Which group into pharma products and allied technologies has entered into deep-tech manufacturing, advanced engineering, and automation solutions through Kairish Innotech?

34. Which beverage brand has unveiled its latest digital campaign film ‘The Office’ for Valentine’s Day?

35. Which gifting platform has launched its Valentine’s Day campaign ‘In My Lover Era’?

36. Which brand launched its Vintage watch series campaign for the AQ-240, targeting Gen Z with the "Never Just One" theme?

37. Which noodles brand has released a new campaign for its Magic Masala variant, featuring cricketer Jasprit Bumrah?

38. Which brand has launched a campaign featuring cricketer Virat Kohli to announce the launch of Airboost™, a next-generation mattress range designed to support deep, restorative sleep?

39. Which quick commerce brand has launched ‘RelationShop’, an in-app experience that redefines how consumers discover and shop for gifts this Valentine’s Day?

40. Which company's joint venture, I-Ven Realty Limited, has signed a hotel management agreement with the Swiss luxury hospitality firm Aman Group for a luxury project in Mumbai's Worli?

41. Which fashion brand has expanded into the fragrance category with the launch of its first perfume range, ‘Chase’ and ‘Fling’?

42. Which IT services firm has introduced a refreshed brand identity and positioning ““Business Creativity Partner”, and announced a name change?

43. Which airline’s Chief Commercial Officer Praveen Iyer, who is also one of the co-founders, has put in his papers, marking a second high-level exit?

44. Which cakes and desserts brand has unveiled its latest brand film, strengthening its brand ethos of ‘Never Stop Wishing’?

45. Which at-home beauty and wellness platform has launched a new digital campaign "Beauty With Brains", featuring actress Huma Qureshi?

46. Which greeting card and gifting company is launching a new retail format called 'Express' store to tap Gen Z?

47. Which airline has launched “The Premium You Deserve” campaign?

48. Which smartwatch brand has launched a film for Valentine’s Day, featuring comedian and creator Gursimran Khamba alongside his wife and actress Ismeet Kohli?

49. Which electric mobility solutions provider has launched “Pehla Kadam”, a long-term storytelling initiative that honours India’s delivery partners and gig workers?

50. Which group’s hospitality arm has announced a ‘strategic’ partnership with JOE & THE JUICE to launch and operate the international café brand in India?

51. Which electrical equipment manufacturer has appointed Janaki Kirloskar as its chief executive officer?

52. Which Hyderabad-based company has acquired Delhi-based AS Strategic as part of efforts to strengthen its push to build a globally embedded aerospace and defence platform?

53. Which brand has unveiled its new TVC campaign ‘India Ka Captain Cool’, featuring cricketer MS Dhoni for its residential air conditioners?

54. Which noodles brand has launched the digital campaign 'Mujhe Mirch Nahi Lagti' for its Spicy range?

55. Which paint company has released a new cricket-themed anthem ‘Rang De India’, building on its partnership with the BCCI as the Official Colour Partner of India Home Cricket?

56. Which adhesive brand for shoes launched the campaign ‘Jodi Salamat Rahe’ for Valentine’s Day?

57. Which dashcam brand has launched the digital campaign ‘Avoid Dash Dash’?

58. Which jewellery brand has launched the campaign ‘Legacy Is Our Biggest Gold’, featuring actor Ranbir Kapoor?

59. Which jewellery brand has unveiled "Soulmate Diamond Pair Rings", created in collaboration with De Beers?

60. Which drug firm will acquire 79% stake in Nutritionalab, the parent company of Wellbeing Nutrition, for Rs 1,583 crore?

61. Which company is acquiring the remaining 49% stake in Zywie Ventures (OZiva) for Rs 824 crore?

62. Which ecommerce company has unveiled a film to announce its sponsorship of the Namibian cricket team in the T20 World Cup?

63. Which denim brand has introduced the ‘#LoveAtFirstFit’ in-store activation, inviting couples to style each other while blindfolded?

64. Which home décor brand has launched the campaign 'Love That Feels Like Home'?

65. Which ergonomics and comfort solutions brand has launched its Valentine’s Day campaign “Red Flags Hurt”?

66. This Valentine’s season, which snack brand has launched Dilruba, a heart-shaped, chocolate-enrobed kaju katli designed for modern expressions of love?

67. Which hair oil brand has released an original music track as part of the digital campaign ‘Fit Chul, Hit Chul’, centred on West Bengal?

68. Which company has agreed to pay Astellas Pharma $120 million to settle the U.S. patent litigation with the latter over generic bladder disorder drug Mirabegron?

69. Which IT firm has launched Chia, a conversational AI chatbot that can automatically handle customer support requests for businesses?

70. Which renewable energy company and RJ Corp have entered into an equally owned joint venture that will start by investing Rs 1,700 crore in Africa for renewable energy generation projects?

71. Which electric vehicle manufacturer has launched a new three-wheeler, ‘UDO’?

72. Which watchmaker has created a limited-edition timepiece in chess player Gukesh Dommaraju’s honour?

73. Which company has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with L’Oréal India to manage all operations of luxury skincare brand Kiehl’s in India?

74. Which cookie brand has rolled out its Valentine’s Day campaign ‘Happy Cookiestage’?

75. Which jewellery brand has rolled out its Valentine’s Day campaign featuring celebrity couple and actors Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Khemu?

76. Which jewellery brand has launched the film ‘Dancing Hearts’ for Valentine’s Day?

77. Which toothpaste brand has launched the campaign ‘The Beauty Secret’, featuring actress Kriti Sanon and cricketer Abhishek Sharma?

78. Which edtech brand has unveiled its Valentine’s Day campaign ‘AI Love You’?

79. Which nutritious snacking brand has announced the appointment of cricketer Harshit Rana as its brand ambassador?

80. Which pharma company’s medical devices unit will buy up to a 55% stake in Switzerland’s Occlutech Holding for €99.4 million ($118 million)?

81. The Gujarat government last week appointed which business personality as chairman of the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City Company (GIFT City)?

82. Which beer brand has launched the campaign ‘Be Pro at Moving On’ for Valentine’s Day?

83. Which brand has unveiled a new summer campaign, featuring actress Shanaya Kapoor, for its Vitamin C + E Super Bright Sunscreen? 

84. Which company has elevated Manish Syag as managing director of its pet nutrition business in India?

85. Which Singapore-based flex space provider will launch its super-premium workspaces under brand The Collective in India in the coming months?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1142 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1141

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period February 02 - 07. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which airport is set to become the first in the country to operate hydrogen-powered buses for passenger transportation?

2. The Delhi High Court has prohibited which company from selling its ‘Cool King Thanda Tel’ hair oil or any oil that resembles Emami’s Navratna oil in its packaging?

3. Actor Randeep Hooda has invested in which homegrown wellness and nutrition venture?

4. Which beauty brand has announced the appointment of actress Kiara Advani as its new brand ambassador for India?

5. Which beauty brand has announced the appointment of actress Sonam Kapoor as its brand ambassador from India?

6. Which pharma company has launched generic cancer drug Dasatinib Tablets, in multiple strengths, in the U.S.?

7. Which mortgage lender has announced the appointment of former State Bank of India chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara as its chairperson for a five-year term?

8. Which entertainment magazine has officially launched in India with its inaugural cover featuring actors Aamir Khan, Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, and Salman Khan?

9. Which jewellery brand has rolled out ‘The Shape of You’, a design-led styling feature that uses face-shape analysis to guide jewellery selection?

10. Which company has acquired a 50.1% equity stake in Sikhya Entertainment Private Limited (SEPL), one of India’s most globally recognised and awarded production houses?

11. Which jewellery brand has rolled out its Valentine’s season campaign ‘Bee My Valentine, every day’, featuring brand ambassador and actress Aneet Padda?

12. Which shapewear brand has unveiled an Instagram-first collaboration featuring celebrity Malaika Arora in a narrative that positions looking good as a playful offence?

13. Which brand has unveiled an online-exclusive limited-edition womenswear capsule with actress Khushi Kapoor?

14. Which footwear company has rolled out a refreshed chapter of its ‘Make Your Way’ campaign, with actress Sanjana Sanghi joining as the face of the initiative?

15. Which chocolate brand has launched its Valentine’s Day campaign ‘When in love, ask your heart, not AI.’?

16. Which packaged drinking water brand has unveiled a new television commercial, featuring actor Amitabh Bachchan?

17. Which beverage brand has unveiled its new campaign, marking a decisive evolution of its ‘Super Duper Refresher’ positioning?

18. Which automobile company has unveiled the “Deewane India ka Deewana Humsafar” campaign, featuring actor and brand ambassador Shah Rukh Khan, for T20 World Cup 2026?

19. Which automobile company has launched an integrated campaign ‘You Never Drive Alone’ as it debuts its brand-wide service programme ‘Super Care’?

20. Apple has set up its first education hub in India to offer skill-building and training programmes as well as its suite of development courses to its suppliers’ employees. Which city?

21. Which fashion accessories brand has launched Celestor 2.0, a dual band GPS smartwatch and announced badminton pair Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy as brand ambassadors?

22. The Reserve of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of VM Tonse as MD and CEO of which bank for three years from the date of taking charge?

23. Ajay Kapur has stepped down as Managing Director of which cement company on superannuation with effect from January 31?

24. Which company has signed an MoU with Italian defence major Leonardo to establish an integrated helicopter manufacturing ecosystem in India?

25. Which two-wheeler company last week forayed into the EV segment with the launch of an electric scooter - EC-06 - priced at Rs 1.67 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)?

26. Entrepreneur Ananya Birla has launched a new venture, marking the Aditya Birla Group’s entry into film production. What has it been branded as?

27. Which life insurance brand launched the digital film ‘Promises Forever’ derived from a social experiment conducted as part of its insight gathering ahead of Promise Day 2026?

28. Which tyre company has rolled out a new brand campaign ‘Har Safar Mein Dum Hai’, after announcing its association with the Indian cricket team as lead sponsor?

29. Which packaged water brand has unveiled the digital film ‘Peace in a Bottle’?

30. Walmart has become the first retailer ever to hit which milestone mark in market valuation?

31. Homegrown private equity firm ChrysCapital has bought a significant minority stake in which Bengaluru-based design and manufacturing solutions provider?

32. Which global accounting and consulting firm has acquired a majority stake in Affiniax Group, a UAE-based assurance and advisory firm, for an undisclosed amount?

33. Which company has executed a business transfer agreement to sell its technology park in Kolkata, along with 25.9 acres of land, for a total of Rs 670 crore to Srijan Group?

34. Which company has launched its paints business Haisha in the eastern region, including West Bengal and Bihar?

35. Which watch brand has launched the film ‘Watch Out For Us’, aimed at engaging younger consumers and reflecting evolving aspirations?

36. Which cookie brand has launched its Valentine’s Day campaign featuring actors Ananya Panday and Lakshya?

37. Which sportswear brand has onboarded cricketers Shivam Dube and Varun Chakravarthy to launch its “Move your body, move your mind” campaign?

38. Which brand last week announced the launch of its global campaign “Football is Calling” as the Official Smartphone Partner of the FIFA World Cup 26?

39. Which men’s fashion brand has launched the ‘Everyone Has an Opinion’ brand film on body positivity for men?

40. Which FMCG company has acquired a 60% stake in Cosmix, a startup that sells plant-based protein supplements, for Rs 375 crore?

41. Which quick service restaurant (QSR) chain operator last week named its finance head Manish Dawar as president and chief executive officer?

42. Which social media group has rolled out the third edition of its nationwide anti-scam awareness campaign, Scam Se Bacho, featuring actress Neena Gupta?

43. Which ethnic wear brand has launched the campaign ‘Portraits of Purpose’?

44. Which sports brand has rolled out a new campaign ‘Born to Beat the Odds’ across Mumbai ahead of the men’s T20 cricket tournament?

45. Which beverage brand has released a new brand anthem, featuring rapper Hanumankind and singer-composer Vishal Dadlani?

46. Which edible oil brand has unveiled its latest campaign ‘#TogetherTastesBetter’?

47. Which lifestyle brand has released a new Valentine’s Day campaign ‘Make Space for Love’, built around an everyday behaviour many women relate to - placing a bag on the seat beside them?

48. Which jewellery brand has unveiled a new Valentine’s Day campaign ‘Elements of Love’?

49. Which children’s nutrition brand has partnered with Marvel to launch a special-edition SuperMilk range aimed at children and teenagers?

50. Which steel company has become the first in India to receive a Green Steel certification?

51. Which video gaming company has strengthened its global footprint by acquiring EverMerge, a popular merge puzzle game from Big Fish Games, a subsidiary of Aristocrat Leisure?

52. Which energy drink brand has roped in cricketers Mohammed Siraj and Shreyas Iyer as brand ambassadors?

53. Which conductors, transmission cables, and speciality wires manufacturer has launched a television commercial featuring actor Sonu Sood?

54. Ahead of Valentine’s Day, which quick commerce brand released ‘Phools in Love’, a reactions-led digital film built around a public installation in Bandra, Mumbai?

55. Which innerwear brand has unveiled 'Underwoman', a brand campaign that transforms everyday wardrobe struggles into an entertaining cinematic universe?

56. Which fashion quick commerce brand has launched its Valentine’s Day campaign ‘Pyaar Baantte Chalo’?

57. Which beverage brand has launched the ‘Kadak Hai, Kadwi Nahi’ campaign, featuring actress Neena Gupta?

58. Which brand has onboarded actress Sreeleela as brand ambassador for its hair care category and unveiled a film for its Rosemary Anti-Hair Fall Shampoo ahead of Valentine’s Day?

59. Which financial services firm has unveiled a new digital campaign ‘Sahi Guidance’ to frame investing risks?

60. The number of highway car users who have bought FASTag Annual Pass has crossed which milestone mark in six months since the scheme was launched?

61. Which jewellery brand has rolled out its Valentine’s Day campaign ‘Kyunki Pyaar Jatana Zaroori Hai’?

62. Which general insurance brand has rolled out the second phase of its national brand campaign, Here Now, expanding the narrative from brand introduction to life-stage financial planning?

63. Which chocolate brand has launched the ‘Restore Valentine’s Day’ campaign?

64. Which personal care and beauty brand has teamed up with the global phenomenon show, Bridgerton - from Netflix and Shondaland - to unveil a new limited-edition collection?

65. Which pharma company has announced the launch of its nationwide awareness campaign, ‘Win Over Weight’, designed to help people move beyond weight-focused stigma?

66. Which audio and wearables brand has forayed into the dashcam segment with the Hive Dashcam series?

67. Which QSR chain has launched the ‘Tote-ally Yours Meal’ to celebrate Valentine’s Week?

68. Which ecommerce company has launched the campaign ‘This Valentine’s, Woo Her With Choreplay!’?

69. Which electric two where company has roped in cricketer Hardik Pandya as brand ambassador?

70. Which brand has set a new Guinness World Record for ‘the largest ice cream social party’?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1141 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1140

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period January 26 - 31. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which FMCG firm has agreed to acquire a 93.27% stake in Zea Maize, which owns snacking brand 4700BC, from PVR Inox for up to Rs 226.83 crore?

2. Six state-owned entities will form a container shipping line. What will it be called?

3. Which toothpaste brand released its Republic Day film ‘Desh Ke Bacche, Desh Ke Sachche Laal', centred on real-life stories of children who have received the Rashtriya Bal Puraskar?

4. Which logistics company unveiled its Republic Day film ‘Yeh Desh Chalne Se Bana Hai’?

5. Which early childhood education brand launched the digital campaign ‘What Is India?’, which explores how preschool children perceive the idea of a nation?

6. Which denim brand rolled out a three-film Republic Day series as part of its ongoing ‘Daur Apna Hai’ initiative?

7. Which wellness brand has partnered with the RCB Women’s cricket team to launch the digital platform ‘1derwoman Academy’ on the occasion of National Girl Child Day?

8. Which jewellery brand has launched its Valentine’s Day brand film, ‘All Yours. Love, Sealed in Silver’?

9. Which solar PV module manufacturing firm has unveiled a new brand film featuring players from the Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women’s team?

10. India and which supranational political and economic union last week announced a mega free trade deal, agreeing to slash tariffs on over 99% of Indian exports?

11. Which solar PV module manufacturer has agreed to acquire a 55% stake in Gujarat-based Associated Power Structures Ltd (APSL) for Rs 1,225 crore?

12. Which business group has tied up with Brazilian aerospace major Embraer to build an assembly line for regional commercial aircraft in India?

13. Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) last week said that it has achieved which milestone of executing engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects to date?

14. China’s biggest sportswear brand Anta Sports Products has struck a deal to buy a 29.1% stake in which sports brand from the Pinault family for 1.5 billion euros ($1.8 billion)?

15. Which brand has appointed Rasha Thadani as the brand ambassador for its hair styling range?

16. Which company has unveiled the campaign 'Tested for Handlooms. Trusted by India' for the launch of handloom-friendly AI washing machines for everyday Indian fabrics?

17. Which diagnostics company has appointed actress Madhuri Dixit as its brand ambassador?

18. Which snack maker has unveiled a new national campaign for its flagship product, Gathiya, under the tagline “Chhoti Bhookh Ka Bada Solution”?

19. Which QSR chain has launched a brand-owned music platform that will feature original music across its physical outlets and digital streaming services?

20. Which logistics company has acquired Hyderabad-based 3PL company, ‘Swamy & Sons 3PL’ (S&S3PL) for an enterprise value of Rs 88 crore?

21. Which real estate private equity has partnered with Curated Living Solutions to set up India’s first large-scale, institutional rental housing platform with an initial corpus of Rs 1,000 crore?

22. Which brand has launched what is claimed to be India’s first crowdsourced motorcycle ad film?

23. Which watch brand has appointed cricketer Abhishek Sharma as its new brand ambassador?

24. Which footwear brand has introduced ‘Wonderfully Unordinary’, a new global brand narrative that signals a shift in how it frames self-expression and creativity?

25. Which digital payments app has unveiled a new campaign ‘Super Over’, featuring cricketer Rohit Sharma, ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup?

26. Which perfume brand has launched the film ‘Whatever happens, the vibe must go on’ featuring actor Raghav Juyal?

27. Which smartphone brand has launched the ‘Hat-trick Ki Tayyari’ campaign, featuring cricketers Tilak Varma and Arshdeep Singh, alongside digital creator and cricket commentator Sahiba Bali?

28. Which baby care brand has launched the campaign ‘Life is Hard. Switch to Softer’?

29. Which cookie brand has unveiled the campaign ‘Dream for the Team’, featuring cricketer Rohit Sharma?

30. Sportswear brand FILA has opened its first new-concept store in India. Which city?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1140 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1139

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period January 19 - 24. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which pharma company has submitted a nonbinding offer to acquire US-headquartered Organon, a specialist in women’s health with an expanding presence in the fast-emerging biosimilars space?

2. Which fashion designer died at the age of 93 in Rome last week?

3. Which PSU last week said it has signed a long-term agreement with Abu Dhabi firm ADNOC Gas for supply of liquefied natural gas?

4. Which wood adhesive brand has launched the campaign ‘Lakdi Ka Chumbak’, featuring actor Ranbir Kapoor?

5. Which business conglomerate has launched the film ‘Where Togetherness Is Real Wellbeing’, showcasing an integrated ecosystem of care that caters to different life stages and lifestyles?

6. Which helmet maker has launched the ‘Pehnoge to Bachoge’ campaign?

7. Which fashion platform has unveiled its latest wedding campaign, ‘Wedding Fits for Everyone’, featuring fashion creators Komal Pandey and Siddharth Batra?

8. Which skincare brand has rolled out the campaign ‘#BringBackBarbershops’?

9. Which beer brand has unveiled ‘In the Hands of Fans’, a campaign marking the beginning of its partnership with the International Cricket Council (ICC) for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026?

10. Which MNC drug firm’s parent company has acquired a 49% stake in Mumbai-headquartered Surya Hospitals?

11. Which FMCG company has appointed Shiva Krishnamurthy as CEO for India operations?

12. Which fashion and retail company last week announced the appointment of Satyaki Ghosh as its Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately?

13. Which IT firm’s Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Sudip Singh has stepped down after seven years in the role?

14. Which business newspaper has released the film 'Insight begins with noticing'?

15. Which life insurance brand has launched a campaign featuring cricketers Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja as Jolly & Polly?

16. Which at-home beauty and wellness platform has rolled out a new digital campaign, featuring actress Shweta Tiwari?

17. Which feminine hygiene brand has launched a film featuring cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues, as part of its ‘AB Mudna Nahi, Udna Nahi’ campaign?

18. Which nutrition brand for kids has launched the film 'Assurance of Dense Nutrition'?

19. Which two-wheeler company has rolled out ‘Prayers for Safety’, a rider safety initiative in the Himalayan region?

20. Sony Group is spinning off control of its home entertainment business, including the flagship Bravia television brand, to which Chinese rival?

21. Which energy company has signed an agreement with the Uttar Pradesh government to invest $25 billion in setting up an Artificial Intelligence (AI) hub in Greater Noida?

22. Which company has officially entered the electric vehicle market with the launch of the Urban Cruiser Ebella?

23. Which elevator solutions company has announced the appointment of wrestling icon “The Great Khali” as its new brand ambassador?

24. Which beauty and lifestyle destination has announced its partnership with MILK Makeup, bringing one of New York City’s most influential beauty brands to Indian consumers?

25. Which celebrity, in partnership with Harshita Motaparthi and Pravishta Nadella, has launched Mile Collective, an activewear and lifestyle brand focused on comfort-first, everyday clothing?

26. Which company last week said it will purchase Cargill India’s corn wet milling division to re-enter the starch business it divested in 2010?

27. Which luxury car maker has launched the campaign ‘DRIVE YOUR MATCH’?

28. Which paint company has launched the ‘Northeast Book of Colours’, a curated shade guide created exclusively for the Northeast region?

29. Which software company has acquired Paris-based rival AB Tasty for around $150-200 million?

30. Inspira Global will buy a controlling stake in Restaurant Brands Asia (RBA). Which QSR chain does RBA run in India?

31. Deepinder Goyal has resigned as managing director and group CEO of which company effective February 1?

32. Which cosmetics maker last week said it will invest Rs 3,500 crore in setting up one of its biggest global capability centres (GCCs) in Hyderabad?

33. Which pharma company will launch generic semaglutide injection under the Noveltreat brand name after the expiry of the drug’s patent in India?

34. The government has delicensed the lower portion of which spectrum band, allowing consumers to have better speeds on their home Wi-Fi networks?

35. Which non-bank lender has announced that its chief executive officer, Monu Ratra, has resigned after a brief tenure of less than four months to pursue an entrepreneurial path?

36. Which jewellery retail chain will acquire 68% stake in August Jewellery Private Limited (AJPL), the parent company of fast-fashion jewellery brand Melorra, for Rs 68 crore?

37. Which telecom services company has appointed Ganesh Lakshminarayanan as its managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO)-designate?

38. Which electrical and digital infrastructure company last week inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Nashik, marking one of the group’s largest factories globally and its biggest in India?

39. US private equity firm General Atlantic has inked a definitive pact for acquiring a strategic stake in which Gujarat-based ethnic packaged snacks maker?

40. Ride-hailing company Rapido’s revenue crossed which milestone mark in FY25?

41. Which IT firm has signed an agreement to acquire Singapore-based boutique wealth consulting firm Finergic Solutions for 19 million Singapore dollars (about $14.8 million) in an all-cash deal?

42. Which detergent brand has launched the animated film ‘Anokhe Desh ke Anokhe Mael’?

43. Which brand has launched a campaign to mark 25 years in the Indian general insurance market?

44. Which jewellery brand has announced actor Ranbir Kapoor as its new brand ambassador?

45. Which life insurance brand has launched the film ‘A legacy of Values & Financial Security!’?

46. Which digital healthcare company has unveiled ‘#AskTheUnasked’, an awareness campaign on cervical cancer?

47. Which footwear brand has roped in actor Ayushmann Khurrana as its new brand ambassador?

48. Which lubricant brand has launched the film ‘Har Boond Mein Desh Ki Raftaar’?

49. Myntra co-founder Mukesh Bansal and former Flipkart CTO Peeyush Ranjan have announced foray into the edtech space with the launch of edtech venture. What is it called?

50. India’s power transmission network has crossed which milestone in circuit kilometres (ckm) with transmission lines of 220 kV and above?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1139 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1138

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period January 12 - 17. Hope you enjoy it.


1. The Delhi High Court last week cleared the way for which company to market and sell a biosimilar version of nivolumab, a blockbuster cancer drug of US-based Bristol Myers Squibb?

2. Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast has crossed which milestone mark in cumulative electric car sales in India?

3. Which Indian PSU will establish a greenfield data centre for Ethiopia’s ministry of foreign affairs in Addis Ababa, the African nation’s capital city?

4. Which omnichannel beauty platform has exclusively launched the South Korean makeup brand Hince in India?

5. Abhishek Poddar has resigned as the managing director and country head–India of which Australia-headquartered asset manager?

6. Which company has announced actor Tiger Shroff as the brand ambassador for its Orthopedic & Mobility Aids division and has unveiled a nationwide movement titled ‘Fit Raho Hit Raho’?

7. Which paints manufacturer has appointed former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar as brand ambassador for three years?

8. Thierry Sabbagh has taken over as divisional vice-president and president, Middle East, KSA, CIS and India of which automobile MNC?

9. Which beverage chain has partnered with nutrition brand SuperYou to introduce Protein Cold Foam across its outlets in India?

10. Which brand has secured the first sound mark registration in the country’s hospitality sector?

11. Which British bicycle brand has announced its entry into the Indian market with the launch of 18 models across segments in collaboration with distribution firm Anata Ventures?

12. Which engineering major will acquire the 40% stake it currently does not hold in its marine infra joint venture from Sapura Nautical Power for about Rs 122.4 crore?

13. Which company has launched its residential battery energy storage system, Shakti, from its battery gigafactory in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu?

14. The board of which technology firm has approved a proposal to acquire 51% stake in Bengaluru-based AYOU, the fresh produce brand promoted by Shree NagaNarasimha Pvt Ltd (SNN)?

15. Which children’s lifestyle brand has entered the baby and kids’ personal care space with the launch of its new range, ‘Your Baby Safe’?

16. Which jewellery brand has launched the campaign ‘My Best Friend’s Wedding’, featuring actors Dulquer Salmaan, Keerthy Suresh, and Suhasini Maniratnam?

17. Which QSR chain has unveiled a new campaign to support the introduction of its latest product line, the Dunked range?

18. Which multi-brand watch retailer has unveiled its wedding campaign ‘Samay Samay Ki Baat Hai’, featuring digital creator Sanchi Rai and actor Rohan Mehra?

19. Which mutual fund has unveiled its latest Investor Awareness Initiative (IAP) campaign, ‘Investment Mistakes’?

20. Indian Oil Corp has signed a preliminary pact with which company to allow the carmaker to set up service stations at its select fuel retail outlets?

21. Which company will invest Rs 4,960 crore to set up its 2nd passenger vehicle manufacturing plant in Gujarat, with the board approving land acquisition at Khoraj Industrial Estate near Ahmedabad?

22. Which IT products distributor from Africa has announced its foray into the Indian market with an investment plan of up to Rs 1,000 crore in the next three years?

23. Which platform has expanded its learning offerings in India with the introduction of a chess course, supported by a campaign featuring chess grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa?

24. Which brand has launched the campaign ‘Fans Reimagined’, featuring actress Rashmika Mandanna, for its BLDC fan range?

25. Which sports retailer has rolled out a new year brand campaign ‘Movement Is For All’?

26. Which financial services company has unveiled the campaign ‘Zidd Tarakki Ki’, featuring cricketer and brand ambassador Shubman Gill?

27. Which beauty brand has unveiled its new campaign “Purity that Belongs to Our Roots”, timed with the celebrations of Lohri and Makar Sankranti?

28. Which ice cream brand has unveiled a new culture-focused campaign around Uttarayan, centered on a specially created festive anthem developed with Gujarati folk singer Kirtidan Gadhvi?

29. Which brand has rolled out a new digital campaign ‘Made to Fit Every Story’, built around Chico, one of its key denim fits?

30. Which company has acquired a 51% stake in Brij Hospitality, which operates boutique luxury hotels and resorts under the Brij brand, for up to Rs 225 crore?

31. Which business personality’s family office USK Capital has acquired a majority stake in Go Raw, a Chicago-based seed-centric snack brand?

32. Which company has introduced the country’s first airside reefer truck at Hyderabad Airport?

33. Which state is the most export-ready large state of India, according to Niti Aayog’s Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024 released last week?

34. Urja Bharat Pte (UBPL), an equal joint venture between which two PSUs, has made a discovery in an onshore block it operates in the UAE?

35. Which brand has entered the athleisure apparel category, marking its move beyond footwear into clothing?

36. Which company has acquired the UK-based Nasmyth Group, an aerospace and defence precision engineering and manufacturing company, at a cost of Rs 213 crore to expand its global footprint?

37. Which AI company has appointed former Microsoft India MD Irina Ghose as Managing Director of India?

38. Anuj Tyagi has resigned as Managing Director and CEO of which general insurance company to pursue entrepreneurial interests?

39. Which paint company has appointed Sachin Sahay as the chief executive officer?

40. Two-wheeler sales in India crossed which milestone mark again in 2025?

41. Which content studio has sold its over-the-top (OTT) streaming business in South Asia and Southeast Asia to Rohit Jain at an estimated deal value of up to $30 million?

42. Scott Adams passed away last week at the age of 68. He was the creator of which comic strip?

43. Which snack brand has released a new campaign for its Korean Chilli Nachos?

44. Which jewellery brand has launched a campaign featuring actresses Shraddha Kapoor and Amrita Rao for its mangalsutras?

45. Which health-focused foods brand has launched the digital campaign ‘#KeepItUp’, timed around Quitters’ Day?

46. Which real estate brand has launched the ‘Real Advice’ campaign featuring actor Vicky Kaushal?

47. Which brand has rolled out a campaign for its Idiyappam Maker, introducing a brand character called Insta-Mami to highlight changing approaches to traditional cooking in Indian homes?

48. Which homegrown cola brand has unveiled a refreshed visual identity, marking its first major design update in more than two decades?

49. Which company has acquired global rights of four large international beauty product brands - Brylcreem, Toni & Guy, Badedas, and Matey?

50. Maruti Suzuki India last week said it had started shipments of its mid-sized sport utility vehicle Victoris to overseas markets. The SUV will be globally sold under which brand?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1138 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1137

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period January 05 - 10. Hope you enjoy it.


1. The number of ‘active’ or operational companies in the country surpassed which milestone mark in December?

2. The India unit of which music label has acquired a 30% stake in Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s unlisted Bollywood production house, Excel Entertainment?

3. Which Ahmedabad-based group is planning to enter the hospitality sector as part of its diversification strategy and has applied for environmental clearance to develop a five-star hotel?

4. Which agritech startup is acquiring Info Edge-backed agritech platform Gramophone in a stock-swap deal?

5. According to the union agriculture minister, India has surpassed China to become the world’s largest producer of which agricultural commodity?

6. Which power management company last week announced the appointment of Binod Muni as Managing Director of its Electrical business in India?

7. London-based private equity (PE) firm Apax Partners has picked up an over 35% minority stake in which food company?

8. Ramesh Kumar Juneja has taken charge as the chairman of which Export Promotion Council sponsored by Ministry of Commerce and Industry?

9. Which FMCG conglomerate has ended its exclusive partnership with Swiss luxury chocolate brand Läderach in India?

10. Which PSU will take a 50% stake in two joint venture companies that will own and operate very large ethane carriers (VLECs) in partnership with Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL)?

11. Actor Amitabh Bachchan has been roped in as brand ambassador for which packaged water brand?

12. Which sportswear brand has announced its collaboration with tennis player Sania Mirza, who joins as brand ambassador and chief advisor for Women’s Sports?

13. EBG Group has appointed actress Mrunal Thakur as the brand ambassador for which wellness and hospitality platform?

14. Which online platform offering certification courses and resources for architecture, engineering, and construction professionals has launched the “This Year You Finally Choose You.” campaign?

15. Which haircare brand has launched a campaign featuring actress Ananya Panday and director Anurag Kashyap?

16. Which Marie biscuit brand has unveiled a film for the introduction of a Vitamin D–enriched variant?

17. Which paint brand has unveiled a new brand film ‘Celebrating Colours of Togetherness’?

18. Which brand has unveiled ‘The Lighter, Quieter Whey’, a new campaign on its Whey Protein range?

19. Which brand has unveiled the campaign ‘India’s Finest Baby Diaper’?

20. Which company has launched Hevaxin, a novel recombinant vaccine for the prevention of Hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection in India?

21. Which used car platform last week announced the acquisition of Delhi-based vehicle information management startup CarInfo?

22. Which electric 2-wheeler manufacturing company last week unveiled Ultra, powered by a 6.5 kWh battery, claimed to be the largest ever fitted on an electric scooter in India?

23. Which company has opened the country’s first inland trout farming facility in Kandukur Mandal in Ranga Reddy district in Telangana?

24. Which bank has launched a “Zero-Forex Diamond Reserve Credit Card” for affluent global travellers?

25. Which state is set to witness the launch of India's first hydrogen-powered train?

26. Which steel company has appointed cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur as its brand ambassador?

27. Which fast-fashion consumer tech brand from the Nu Republic universe has roped in actor Abhay Deol as its brand ambassador?

28. Which branded land developer has launched the campaign “No Drama”, featuring actors Boman Irani and Aparshakti Khurana?

29. Which financial services firm has rolled out the campaign ‘Champions Ki Galliyon Mein’, ahead of the fourth season of the TATA Women’s Premier League (WPL)?

30. Which company will set up a greenfield 10GW ingot and wafer manufacturing plant - the largest in the country - with an investment of Rs 6,675 crore at Nellore, Andhra Pradesh?

31. Which agri-technology and export-oriented company has launched CarbonKrishi, an AI-enabled carbon credit platform, marking its entry into the carbon credit and ESG ecosystem?

32. Which agri-tech firm is taking its electricity-free, low-cost cold storage solution for perishables, Subjee Cooler, overseas to the markets in South East Asia this year?

33. Which travel services company has sold a significant minority stake to mid-market private equity firm Xponentia Capital?

34. The Bombay High Court has restrained Anrose Pharma from using Zerovol-P or any other mark which is identical which Mumbai-based pharmaceutical firm’s painkiller drug ‘Zerodol’?

35. Which packaged foods company has signed an agreement to acquire a 75% stake in soya-based food manufacturer Andri Agro Foods Private Limited (AAFPL)?

36. Which skincare brand has released a new digital campaign ‘TAN-doori Days’, featuring musician and actor Himesh Reshammiya, to mark its fourth anniversary?

37. Which bank has rolled out a new Pongal campaign ‘Uravugal Thaan Thamizhagathin Valimai!’ in Tamil Nadu?

38. Which dating app has unveiled a new brand campaign “Better Because of Love”?

39. Which bank has unveiled ‘The Fortuna Wave’, its refreshed brand identity?

40. Which airline last week inducted India’s first Airbus A321XLR aircraft into its fleet?

41. Prashant Peres has taken charge as General Manager of the which MNC’s snacking business in India?

42. Cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues has joined which Mumbai-based women’s helmet brand as an investor partner in an equity-led arrangement?

43. Which alternative asset manager announced the appointment of Sandeep Agarwal as its chief executive effective from January 1?

44. Which company won a Rs 1,000-crore, 10-year integrated cash solutions contract from SBI, covering about 5,000 bank-owned ATMs nationwide?

45. United Breweries Limited (UBL), part of the HEINEKEN Company, has launched which variant, that expands the Kingfisher portfolio within India’s mainstream strong beer segment?

46. Which company and Israel’s Senecio Robotics have signed a MoU to deploy advanced, AI-driven Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) solutions for mosquito control in India?

47. Which company has launched a new service under the name ‘Smart Super Clean’, a professional home-care deep-cleaning service?

48. India has become the first nation in the world to commercially produce which variety of bitumen?

49. Which company and Germany-headquartered ECKART have joined hands to launch India’s first gas-atomised aluminium powders-making unit?

50. Which diamond jewellery brand has opened a 5,000 square foot flagship in Mumbai’s Khar, its largest globally?

51. Which smartphone brand will be integrated into Oppo as a sub-brand, as parent BBK Electronics looks to pool resources and reduce costs?

52. Which skincare brand positioned towards Gen Z consumers has appointed cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues as its national brand ambassador ahead of the upcoming Women’s T20 League?

53. Which baby care brand has launched the campaign ‘Baby's First Winter’?

54. Which jewellery brand has launched the campaign 'Give wings to the girl within’, featuring actress Ananya Panday?

55. Which cheese brand has launched the campaign ‘Snacking Ka New Angle’?

56. Which paint sub-brand for institutional spaces has launched the film ‘Perfection Always’?

57. Which regional OTT platform has roped in actor Randeep Hooda on board as brand ambassador?

58. Which company has collaborated with actress Nitanshi Goel for the launch of its Opt Optimals Even Out skincare range in the Indian market?

59. Which brand has launched a campaign for its No Nonsense protein bar?

60. Germany’s Remmers Gruppe SE has announced to acquire 50.1% stake in which premium wood coatings company for 300 crore?

61. Alchemist Marketing Solutions Group, an integrated marketing communications (IMC) group, has announced the acquisition of which legacy agency brand?

62. Which sports brand has announced cricketer Shubman Gill as the face of the global campaign for its Mind range, the first neuroscience-based footwear?

63. Which fashion retailer has launched ‘The Sound of Style’, its official merchandise collection for Lollapalooza India 2026, with India’s youngest boy band OutStation as the face of the campaign?

64. Which paint company has appointed Parth Jindal as Chairman?

65. Which consumer healthcare MNC has appointed former Castrol India MD Kedar Lele as President for the India Subcontinent, effective January 2026?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1137 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1136

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period December 29 - January 03. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Arvind Fashions last week said it will acquire which company’s 31.25% stake in Arvind Youth Brands for Rs 135 crore, making the entity a wholly owned subsidiary?

2. Which pharma company has unveiled the campaign ‘#InhaleTheChange’, featuring actress Raveena Tandon, to address insulin adherence barriers?

3. Which brand has unveiled a digital campaign featuring actress Sahher Bambba for its hair styling tools?

4. Which basmati rice brand has roped in Gujarati folk singer Aditya Gadhvi as brand ambassador and unveiled a brand song in collaboration with him?

5. Which lightweight fine jewellery brand has appointed Sara Tendulkar as the brand ambassador?

6. As part of its New Year outreach, which QSR chain has unveiled the campaign ‘Milne Ki Bhookh’?

7. Which senior care ecosystem has launched the awareness campaign “Love Means Expert Senior Care”, featuring dancer, actress, and inclusion champion Sudha Chandran?

8. Which snack brand has released a new digital film ‘Mad for Peace’?

9. For National Farmers’ Day, which FMCG group has unveiled a new digital film and print-led campaign to recognise the contribution of women farmers across India?

10. Which company has named Saurabh Jain as CEO of its pet care division, Zigly?

11. Which automobile company last week announced its entry into the commercial mobility segment with the launch of its dedicated taxi offerings under the ‘Prime Taxi’ range?

12. Which brand has rolled out a Uttarayan-themed festive pack for its Cottonlite Refined Cottonseed Oil in Gujarat, alongside the launch of its ‘Pakko Gujarati’ campaign?

13. The Union Cabinet last week approved the freezing of Vodafone Idea Ltd (VIL)’s Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues, amounting to Rs 87,695 crore, for what period?

14. The Delhi High Court has restrained Shri Swastik Organics and others from infringing the trademark and shape of which brand owned by Britannia?

15. The government has made energy efficiency star-labelling mandatory on a host of appliances, including refrigerators, televisions, LPG gas stoves, cooling towers, and chillers from which date?

16. Registrations of electric two-wheelers (e-2W) - both pure EV and battery-operated vehicle – crossed which milestone mark for the second year in a row in 2025?

17. Which brand has introduced K-BOMB Chocolate Noodles as a limited-edition offering for the Christmas and New Year period?

18. Which financial services company has unveiled a new cyber safety initiative ‘Sachet with Sachet’?

19. Which jewellery brand has launched the film ‘A Soulmate Story’, featuring celebrity couple Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar, to celebrate the enduring value of natural diamonds?

20. Which well-known Indian company celebrated its 80th anniversary on 29 December 2025?

21. The broadband subscriber base in India crossed which milestone mark in November?

22. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has approved which company’s proposal to acquire AION Capital’s stake in teleport operator Planetcast Media?

23. Which pharma company is acquiring the non-oncology prescription business of Mumbai-based Khandelwal Labs on a going concern, slump sale basis for a cash consideration of Rs 325 crore?

24. Which brand has launched a new jewellery collection called Glow in Motion, alongside a campaign fronted by actress Barkha Singh?

25. Which paint manufacturer has rolled out a new Pongal-themed campaign in Tamil Nadu for its Style Colour Smart Interior range?

26. State-run miner Coal India last week opened up its e-auctions to foreign buyers from which countries?

27. DSM Fresh Foods last week announced the acquisition of a 51% stake in Avyom Foodtech to enter the ready food solutions segment. The former operates under which brand?

28. Which smartphone brand has unveiled the brand campaign ‘Live it Your Way’, featuring actors Pooja Hegde, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and Ishaan Khatter?

29. Which brand has emerged as the top-selling car of calendar year 2025 (CY25)?

30. Which company and Sapphire Foods India, which operate KFC and Pizza Hut quick service chains in India, are merging operations to create the country’s largest single QSR entity?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1136 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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