November 17, 2024

Biz Quizzard 1077

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period November 11 - 16. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Procter & Gamble (P&G), the world’s largest consumer goods maker, has crossed which milestone sales mark in India, more than three decades after entering the country?

2. US private equity fund, TA Associates will acquire which Bengaluru- and US-based revenue cycle management (RCM) services provider for $250 million (about Rs 2,100 crore)?

3. Food delivery company Zomato has introduced a feature allowing users to buy cancelled orders at a discounted price, in an effort to reduce food wastage. What is it called?

4. HDFC Capital has formed a partnership with which realty developer to set up a platform for developing residential projects for affordable, mid-income and upper mid-income families?

5. Which crypto exchange platform has announced the appointment of former cricketer Gautam Gambhir as its new brand ambassador?

6. Which cloud kitchen brand launched limited-edition Kiddy Pizzas for Children’s Day?

7. Which beauty and cosmetics brand launched the ‘Don’t Be a Star, Be a Trendstar’ campaign, featuring actress Taapsee Pannu, for its makeup collection?

8. Which airline has launched a Ramayana ad?

9. Which fashion jewellery brand has unveiled its first brand campaign ‘For Every Celebration’?

10. Which IT engineering services provider last week signed an agreement to acquire California-based Intelliswift for a total consideration of $110 million?

11. Which Noida-based company has acquired Logix City Centre, a 1.2 million square feet retail, office, and hospitality asset in Noida, for close to Rs 1,000 crore?

12. The All India Pickleball Association has inked a five-year strategic partnership with which snack brand to promote Pickleball in India?

13. Flipkart has achieved which milestone count of EVs in its delivery fleet?

14. Which e-commerce software firm last week said that it has acquired Gurugram-based ecommerce technology platform Shipway?

15. Which brand has become the official chocolate bar of Formula 1?

16. Which pharma company has announced the launch of a public awareness campaign on stroke prevention, with cricketer MS Dhoni?

17. Which American data infrastructure and software company has elevated Vasanthi Ramesh as managing director of India operations?

18. Which home elevator brand recently rolled out its ‘Live Like A King’ TVC across South India?

19. Which QSR chain has unveiled a new campaign, 'Taste the Epic', showcasing its range of bestselling menu items?

20. Which high precision and hi-critical components, sub-assemblies, and systems manufacturer for global OEMs has acquired UK-based PMC Group for 7.7 million pounds?

21. Which bank’s India unit has nominated its head of institutional banking, Rajat Verma to be the bank’s new chief executive officer?

22. Which company became the largest Indian spirits maker in India in terms of revenue, with a consolidated sales revenue of Rs 26,773.22 crore in FY24?

23. Which payments major has announced the launch of its new brand positioning, ‘Always Forward’?

24. Which jewellery brand has unveiled a campaign featuring actress Kareena Kapoor for its Swarnakriti collection?

25. Which EV charging company has unveiled its ‘Charger Lagao Paise Kamao’ campaign?

26. Which customer engagement and user retention software platform said its cofounder and executive chairman Sunil Thomas has assumed the role of CEO?

27. Which sleep solutions brand has unveiled the campaign ‘Peaceful Sleep Mubarakh Ho!’, featuring matchmaker Sima Taparia?

28. Which lifestyle brand owned by the De Rigo Group has roped in cricketer KL Rahul to represent it across India and the Middle East regions?

29. On the occasion of Children’s Day, which mutual fund unveiled the digital film ‘Naye Nazariye Ki Udaan’?

30. Which travel brand has been relaunched by Singapore-based private equity firm Wilson & Hughes?

31. Which company has named 'SYROS' as the name of its new SUV?

32. Which real estate platform has launched a ‘Site Visit Product’ to streamline property visits and enhance developer sales amid rising residential demand?

33. Which real estate platform has unveiled the campaign ‘The Heroes at Home’ for its app?

34. Which brand has announced actress Suhana Khan as the new face of its Y-Series smartphones?

35. Which company last week announced its acquisition of a 60% controlling stake in Tefabo Product Private Limited, a manufacturer of fabricated components and assemblies?

36. Which locks brand marked Home Safety Day 2024 with the launch of its new campaign, “Fear is Good”, featuring actor Makarand Deshpande?

37. Which beverage brand has launched the ad 'Built Not Born', featuring boxer Mary Kom and her son Khupneivar Kom?

38. Which company last week launched the ad ‘Ghanti bajaate bajaate, kahan tak pahunch gae!’ to mark its debut on the stock exchange?

39. Which bank, through its CSR initiative Parivartan, celebrated Children’s Day by launching the digital campaign ‘#LittleSmilesBigDreams’?

40. Arvinder Singh Sahney last week took over as chairman of which PSU?

41. Which state-run company has signed a 10-year agreement with the UAE’s ADNOC Gas for the purchase of up to 0.52 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA) of liquified natural gas (LNG)?

42. Gentari Sdn Bhd, the clean energy arm of which state-run group, has agreed to acquire a part of the renewables portfolio of Brookfield Asset Management for $900 million, inclusive of debt?

43. IndiGo last week operated its first flight with business class seats. Which route?

44. Which spices brand has onboarded actor Anil Kapoor as brand ambassador, with the new positioning: ‘Pyaar Toh Hona Hi Tha’?

45. Which life insurance brand has launched the digital video ‘Lippy ki Duniya’ on the occasion of Children's Day?

46. Which life insurance brand has unveiled its new campaign ‘Boodhe Hoke Kya Banoge’?

47. Which health insurance brand launched the campaign ‘#LetsFaceIt’, aimed at raising awareness about heart health across India?

48. Which kidswear brand has launched the campaign ‘Dads Will Be Dudes’ featuring brand ambassador and celebrity couple Shahid Kapoor and Mira Kapoor?

49. Which chyawanprakash brand launched a television commercial ‘Aapka Angrakshak’ as a run up to World Diabetes Day?

50. Which company is acquiring 100% stake in Del Monte Foods, a joint venture between Sunil Mittal’s Bharti Enterprises and Del Monte Pacific of Singapore, for Rs 1,300 crore?

51. Which matrimony platform has launched WeddingLoan(dot)com, a new Fintech platform for wedding loans?

52. Which company and Oil India Ltd (OIL) will form a joint venture to establish eight compressed biogas (CBG) plants across India?

53. Which company announced last week that its board has approved a scheme to demerge its power evacuation business into Resco Global Wind Services Limited?

54. How many companies have been selected by the government on a pilot basis to set up ecommerce export hubs in the country?

55. Which MNC has acquired Bengaluru-based Red Bricks Lane Marketing Solutions for Rs 50.4 crore?

56. Which brand has introduced Choco Stars, a new chocolate cream cookie, and unveiled a zodiac-themed campaign for the launch?

57. Which American lifestyle brand has announced actors Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor as its new brand faces in India?

58. Which agritech company launched the campaign "Proud Parents” for Children’s Day?

59. Which hospital released a video 'Aao Accha Dekhein' on World Diabetes Day to raise awareness about Diabetic Retinopathy and other eye conditions caused by diabetes?

60. Which food services and hospitality company is acquiring 100% equity in Mirah Hospitality & Gourmet - which owns restaurant brands Rajdhani, Bayroute and Hitchki - for Rs 80 crore?

61. Which brand offering personalised nutrition drinks for children has unveiled the digital campaign "Nahi Chalega” to promote its SuperMilk product range?

62. Which auto-tech platform has launched the 'Take A BackSeat' campaign for child road safety?

63. Which wellness application for personal health monitoring has announced Australian cricketer David Warner as its first Wellness Ambassador?

64. Which brand has unveiled the campaign 'Pyar Bhara', featuring celebrity chefs Sanjeev Kapoor and Ranveer Brar?

65. Which business group has signed a deal to acquire German speciality chemicals firm Hubergroup for an enterprise value of $310 million?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1077 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli

November 10, 2024

Biz Quizzard 1076

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period November 04 - 09. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which upstream oil major has become the first oil producer in India to commit to effective reduction of methane emissions as part of its efforts towards becoming Net Zero Carbon by 2030?

2. Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) last week unveiled its first mass-production battery electric vehicle (BEV) model in Milan, Italy. What has it been branded as?

3. As it celebrates 100 years in India, which airline has unveiled its new TV advert and brand campaign – “Family in the Skies”?

4. Which cookie brand has launched the campaign 'Will of Change’, featuring actors Shefali Shah and Manish Chaudhari?

5. Which telecommunications brand has launched an ad featuring actor Shah Rukh Khan, alongside Hollywood stars Megan Fox, Jason Statham, and Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton?

6. Which real estate advisory firm has launched the ‘Sapno Ka Gullak’ campaign?

7. Which jewellery retail chain has announced actor Kartik Aaryan as the brand ambassador for its men's jewellery range – Aham?

8. In observance of World Vitamin D Day, which beverage brand has launched a campaign to raise awareness about Vitamin D deficiency and the need for convenient wellness solutions?

9. Which aphrodisiac chocolate brand has roped in actress Sunny Leone as its official ambassador?

10. Which financial services company has acquired global information technology and business process services provider Genisys group, which has its origins in London?

11. Which agri input maker has acquired the Bengaluru-based I&B Seeds, a flower and vegetable seeds company, for an undisclosed sum?

12. Which company has introduced Hooper Creatr, a customisable eyewear collection crafted to let kids express their style while prioritising comfort and eye health?

13. Which company has forayed into electric bike space as it unveiled its first model under the new electric vehicle brand Flying Flea, which is likely to hit roads in 2026?

14. Which cloud computing services MNC has appointed Sandeep Dutta as the new president for India and South Asia?

15. Which online classified platform's MD and CEO, Amit Kumar has stepped down from his position, which will be effective from January 31, 2025?

16. Which room freshener brand has unveiled the ‘A Diwali to Remember’ campaign?

17. Which listed real estate investment trust (REIT) said that its CEO, Aravind Maiya, will be stepping down from his role following a directive from Sebi?

18. Which engineering major has agreed to buy 21% in cloud services company E2E Networks for Rs 1,407 crore?

19. The World Castor Sustainability Forum (WCSF) has appointed Haresh Vyas as its first Chairman. He is the Managing Director of which company?

20. Which company bought a majority stake in the operating company of Tree of Life Resorts & Hotels?

21. Muralikrishnan B has stepped down as president of India operations of which smartphone maker?

22. Which semiconductor engineering solutions provider has signed a definitive pact to wholly acquire German semiconductor chip design firm Dream Chip Technologies for up to Rs 400 crore?

23. Which Bengaluru based hyperspectral imaging and Earth Observation company last week unveiled Fireflies, its flagship commercial satellite constellation?

24. Salesforce’s India revenue has crossed which milestone mark in the year ended March 31?

25. Salesforce will build its first India tower in which city?

26. Which confectionery brand has launched the 'Yes To Fresh' campaign, featuring actor Abhay Verma?

27. Which honey brand has launched a new TV campaign, featuring actor Akshay Kumar, for raising awareness on physical fitness in view of the growing obesity problem in India?

28. Which hair oil brand has released a television campaign in Bengali, featuring actress Rukmini Maitra?

29. Which mutual fund brand has launched the campaign 'Big Promises Made And Forgotten'?

30. Billionaire and IndiGo co-founder Rakesh Gangwal has been appointed as the Chairman of which American carrier?

31. Which Mumbai-based nutraceutical maker has acquired ENovate Biolife, a developer of proprietary, clinically-researched botanical ingredients for health solutions?

32. Which company has signed an agreement with Dr. Narayan Dutt Shirmali Foundation International Charitable Trust Society to operate and manage a 750-bed super specialty hospital in Pitampura, New Delhi?

33. Which skin care brand has unveiled a new campaign for Honey & Almonds Body Lotion, featuring actresses Sanya Malhotra, Medha Shankr, and Mimi Chakraborty?

34. Which hair color brand from the house of FMCG major CavinKare Pvt Ltd last week announced its foray into the creme hair color category?

35. Which equity broking company has launched the ‘#BharoseKiChoice’ campaign?

36. Which workforce management firm has launched its first advertising campaign ‘#FindYourWings’, featuring cricketer and brand ambassador Jasprit Bumrah?

37. Sports brand PUMA India has teamed up with which dating app to celebrate 'Singles Day' with a running event in Bengaluru?

38. Which fintech platform has unveiled a new campaign ‘Apne Money Ko Khali Mat Bithao’?

39. Which paints company has unveiled a campaign, featuring designer Manish Malhotra, for its Exterior Textures?

40. Which Hyderabad-based hospital chain has announced its expansion into Kerala, with plans to develop new medical facilities and acquire 3,000 beds over the next five years?

41. Actor Sidharth Malhotra has been roped in as brand ambassador for the fourth-generation model of which automobile brand?

42. Which Swedish smartphone application has elevated its India MD Rishit Jhunjhunwala as its group chief executive officer, effective January 9, 2025?

43. The Supreme Court last week ordered the liquidation of which airline?

44. Which company last week announced that it has entered into a contract with Claridges Hotels Private Limited to run the Claridges and Claridges Collections properties in India and Nepal?

45. Which company last week announced the introduction of a compact SUV, the Kylaq, at prices starting Rs 7,89,000 (ex-showroom)?

46. Which tyre maker last week launched the Trailhound family of tyres with two variants at EICMA 2024 at Milan Rho-Fiera, Italy?

47. Which basmati rice brand has launched the 'Samruddhicha Swaad' campaign in Maharashtra?

48. Which company has unveiled the 'Mileage Badh Gaya Gas Stove Ka' campaign for the launch of the Efficia Gas Stove, which offers 75% thermal efficiency?

49. Which electrical wires brand has launched a television commercial featuring actor Sonu Sood, paying tribute to the often-overlooked role of electricians?

50. Which consumer electronics retailer has elevated its Deputy CEO Shibashish Roy as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with effect from November 18, 2024?

51. Sundar Subramanian will step down as CEO of which IT company, effective January 3, 2025?

52. Which company has announced the launch of its premium beer brand, Amstel Grande in India, starting with the Maharashtra market?

53. Emami Limited Vice Chairman and Managing Director Harsha Vardhan Agarwal has been elected as the president of which industry body for 2024-25?

54. Which footwear brand has launched the campaign ‘Move Your Way’, featuring actor and brand ambassador Vicky Kaushal?

55. Which company is gearing up to bring its global brand ‘Vitaminwater’ to India in a bid to strengthen its premium hydration portfolio in the non-sparkling segment?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1076 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli