Biz Quizzard 1097

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period March 31 - April 05. Hope you enjoy it.


1. The Aditya Birla Group has sold Century Pulp & Paper to which company for Rs 3,498 crore?

2. Burjis Godrej has taken charge as the managing director of which agrochemical company, marking his first major leadership and accountability role within the organization?

3. The government has decided to convert Rs 36,950 crore of spectrum dues into equity, making it the largest shareholder in which private telecom company?

4. Which mutual fund has launched the ‘#SalaryWala Plan’ campaign?

5. Which pain management brand has unveiled the ‘Dauda Dauda Bhaaga Bhaaga Sa’ campaign for the launch of its new Active Muscle Care Cream?

6. Which Chinese QSR chain has launched a cricket-themed campaign, 'Flavors so bold, they’ll get you grooving!'?

7. Which ice cream brand has launched a campaign featuring actress Tamannaah Bhatia and cricketer Hardik Pandya?

8. Which ice cream brand has unveiled an ad featuring actress Kareena Kapoor for its new Pistachio variant?

9. Which beer brand has launched the campaign 'Yours to Take'?

10. Which automotive component manufacturer will acquire an 80% stake in Artifex Interior Systems, part of the Jaguar Land Rover group, for an undisclosed sum?

11. Which automobile MNC has agreed to sell its entire stake in a car manufacturing joint venture in India to French partner Renault?

12. Which consumer electronics retailer has announced the appointment of Shibashish Roy as its new Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, effective April 1?

13. Which electronics retail chain has roped in actor Vijay Deverakonda as brand ambassador, as part of its expansion strategy in the South Indian market?

14. Consumer appliances maker Atomberg Technologies has crossed which milestone revenue mark in the fiscal year?

15. Which IT firm has launched a new dedicated US subsidiary to provide services to state and local government entities, educational institutions, as well as federal civilian and defence agencies?

16. Which snack brand has unveiled a campaign for the launch of 'Flavours of the World' range including Mediterranean Pizza, Mexican Salsa, and Korean Chilli flavours?

17. Which influencer-turned-actor has launched her innerwear brand, UnderNeat?

18. Which sweetener brand has appointed actress Janhvi Kapoor as its new brand ambassador?

19. Which company has launched the campaign '25 Years of Being India Ka Travel Partner', featuring actors and brand ambassadors Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh?

20. Which drug firm has acquired UK-based Rena science Pharma for €12.3 million (around Rs 135 crore) through its wholly-owned subsidiary?

21. Which entity has acquired a 45.4% stake in Nagarjuna Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited (NFCL) from the promoting group, Amlika Mercantile Private Limited?

22. H Shankar has officially assumed charge as the Managing Director of which oil PSU?

23. The government has named Poonam Gupta as the Deputy Governor in which organisation for a period of three years?

24. The government has appointed Deputy Comptroller & Auditor General Sivasubramanian Ramann as the new chairman of which regulatory body?

25. Which jewellery brand has launched two celestial-inspired festive collections, Sol and Luna, capturing the essence of new beginnings with stunning craftsmanship in gold and diamonds?

26. Which oral care brand has launched its ‘Indianis Dentris’ campaign?

27. Which frozen food brand has joined hands with Philips to introduce India’s first range of frozen snacks designed exclusively for Air Fryers?

28. Which health-tech brand has released its latest brand film, ‘Umeed Nahi Yakeen Karo!’, featuring a voiceover by lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar?

29. Which pizza brand has partnered with cricketer Abhishek Sharma for the IPL season, launched 2X Cheesy Pizzas, and introduced cricket-themed packaging?

30. Which company has purchased the Fortis trademark previously owned by the company’s erstwhile promoters, brothers Malvinder and Shivinder Singh, in an auction process for Rs 200 crore?

31. Which port has become the first Indian dockyard to handle over 200 million tonnes (mt) of cargo volume in 2024-25?

32. Which company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, RISE Worldwide Ltd, and BLAST Esports Ltd have announced to form a joint venture to conduct e-sports business in India?

33. Which stock brokerage has unveiled its latest campaign ‘Invest Karo Apne Style Se’?

34. Which baby and personal care brand has unveiled a new campaign for its Mosquito Repellents, featuring actress and brand ambassador Shilpa Shetty Kundra?

35. Which air conditioner brand has onboarded actress Rashmika Mandanna as the brand ambassador?

36. Which brand has unveiled a campaign featuring actress Neena Gupta for its refrigerators?

37. Which beauty care company has unveiled the campaign 'The No Compromise Sunscreen'?

38. Which brand has unveiled the campaign “unlock the future – trusted AC for smart homes.”?

39. Which brand has launched a campaign for 100% vegetarian multivitamin tablets, featuring actress Archana Puran Singh?

40. Which company will acquire Wonder WallCare, a manufacturer of wall putty, for an enterprise value not exceeding Rs 235 crore?

41. Dhruv Agarwala has stepped down as CEO of which property technology company?

42. Which real estate company has launched the ‘#StoriesPerSqFt’ campaign, featuring RCB players Virat Kohli, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Krunal Pandya?

43. The Board of Directors of which company has approved the appointment of Sudhanshu Vats as Managing Director, to succeed incumbent Bharat Puri?

44. Which travel company has roped in actor Kartik Aaryan as the brand ambassador for its foreign exchange business?

45. Which ice cream brand has launched Golden Spoon, an accessible range of in-home delectable desserts, through a campaign featuring actress and brand ambassador Kajol?

46. Which real estate developer has onboarded actor Venkatesh Daggubati as its brand ambassador for the Hyderabad zone?

47. Which digital healthcare company launched the campaign, ‘#ReclaimYourHealth’, to mark World Health Day?

48. The Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal has approved the acquisition of which cement company by Nirma group-owned listed cement maker Nuvoco Vistas Corp?

49. Which company’s European subsidiary Tillomed Laboratories Ltd has acquired the pharmaceutical portfolio of UK-based Manx Healthcare Ltd and its subsidiaries?

50. Which steel company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, will acquire Allied Strips Ltd (ASL)?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1097 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!

rajeev kondapalli

Biz Quizzard 1096

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Happy learning!

rajeev kondapalli