Biz Quizzard 1075

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period October 28 - November 02. Hope you enjoy it.

1. The Tata group’s ecommerce venture Neu is set to enter the quick commerce segment under which brand?

2. Which D2C electronics brand has unveiled its Diwali campaign ‘#GharAaneKaTyohar’?

3. Which consumer durables brand has unveiled its Diwali campaign, 'India Ka Celebration’?

4. Which electrical and electronic equipment company announced the appointment of Atsushi Takase as the new managing director, effective October 1, 2024?

5. Which lifestyle brand’s brand ambassador, cricketer Hardik Pandya, has now become an investor in the company?

6. Which video streaming company has unveiled the "Har Parivaar Ke Liye" campaign for Diwali?

7. Which coworking and managed workspace solutions provider has roped in actress Shraddha Kapoor as its brand ambassador?

8. Which electricals and home appliances brand has launched its Diwali campaign ‘Iss Diwali, Rishte Jod Lo’?

9. Which mutual fund has unveiled its 'Bachpan Waali Diwali' campaign?

10. The promoters of which real estate company last week pledged over $2.5 billion or over Rs 20,000 crore towards philanthropic causes?

11. Which telecom company last week said Shashwat Sharma, currently Chief Operating Officer, will be appointed MD & CEO on January 1, 2026?

12. Fintech platform BharatPe has renamed its peer-to-peer lending application 12% Club. What is the new name?

13. Which intelligent engineering services company has acquired a 27.3% stake in fabless custom ASIC company Azimuth AI, known for expertise in intelligent energy and power solutions?

14. Which company has announced the formation of a wholly-owned subsidiary, Emcutix Biopharmaceuticals Limited, which will focus exclusively on dermatology?

15. Which brand has announced actress Janhvi Kapoor as the brand ambassador for its new Meditate air purifier?

16. Which clothing brand has launched the campaign ‘Why So Formal?’ for its Athleisure range?

17. Which housing finance company has launched 'Bharose Ki Keemat' campaign this festive season, featuring actor Abhishek Banerjee?

18. Which real estate developer has unveiled the ‘Ghar ka Favorite Din’ campaign for Diwali?

19. Which spices brand has launched a specially curated music video as part of its ‘Urja ka Vardaan’ campaign to celebrate the revered Chhath Puja in Bihar?

20. India’s first private military aircraft facility was inaugurated last week. Which location?

21. Which business group’s Dubai-based arm Renew Exim DMCC will acquire construction company ITD Cementation India for $381 million?

22. Which luxury lifestyle platform has announced a tie up with Bvlgari, the Roman High Jeweller, to launch the latter’s first digital boutique in India?

23. Which material engineering solutions MNC has appointed Avinash Avula as the Country President of India operations?

24. Which ethnic namkeen manufacturer last week announced the launch of Pizza Pasta fryums under its flagship brand?

25. Which textile and fashion brand has launched its new brand, ZECODE, catering to GenZ’s flair for bold, expressive, and affordable fashion?

26. Which Mohali-based real estate developer has roped in actor Hrithik Roshan as brand ambassador?

27. Which furniture fittings solutions brand has launched the "Roast The Room" campaign?

28. Which brand has unveiled a new television commercial for the Svachh Lid Pressure Cooker with Spillage control mechanism?

29. Which motorcycle brand has launched the campaign ‘Call of the Wicked’?

30. Which company has launched Elobixibat, a first-in-class drug to treat chronic constipation, under the brand name BixiBat in India?

31. Which company has launched an Indian ethnic wear brand ‘Kalaanj’?

32. Which general insurer has launched the ‘Shubh Diwali, Surakshit Diwali’ campaign?

33. Which wealth management platform unveiled the campaign 'Iss Diwali, Kuch Naya!' for the occasion of Muhurat Trading?

34. Which mobile game has unveiled an ad 'Isko Phekna Nahi Aata' featuring athlete Neeraj Chopra?

35. Which consumer electricals and wires brand has launched the campaign ‘#LightUpLives’ to fund education for electricians' kids?

36. Celebrating the festive season, which ice cream brand has launched two new flavours: Jalebi and Royal Dry Fruit Ice Cream?

37. Which stainless steel manufacturer launched the video ‘#SwitchToStainless’ for Diwali?

38. Which kitchenware brand has launched the campaign ‘Namaste Samurai’ featuring its MD Rajesh U. Pandya?

39. Which sexual wellness brand launched the video ‘#LifeAbShikharPar’ featuring cricketer Shikhar Dhawan?

40. Which company has acquired the remaining stake in UK-based sodium-ion battery technology company Faradion from existing shareholders, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary?

41. Which hybrid homeschooling platform has roped in actor Ayushmann Khurrana as brand ambassador and investor?

42. Which dating platform has launched its Diwali film 'Find someone on your wavelength'?

43. Which electrical appliances brand has launched its festive campaign, ‘#HomesAreHappier’, featuring actresses Kalki Koechlin, and Mrunal Thakur?

44. Which rural fintech brand has launched the campaign "Customer Ek, Bill Anek."?

45. Which consumer electronics brand has roped in actress Kareena Kapoor Khan as the brand ambassador for its Smart TV range?

46. Which messaging platform has unveiled a unique music video, featuring actor Abhay Deol, as part of its privacy campaign?

47. Which food products brand has launched the film “Ek Vichaar” urging viewers to stop food wastage?

48. Which smartphone brand has launched the ‘#PehleWaliDiwali’ campaign?

49. Which school has unveiled a new Diwali film “Diyon Se Dil Tak”?

50. Which group last week signed an agreement with South Korea’s Posco Group to set up an integrated steel plant in India with an initial capacity of 5 million tonnes per annum (mtpa)?

51. Which company said it will sign a definitive agreement to acquire Naturell, the maker of Ritebite Max Protein bars and snacks, for Rs 390 crore in cash?

52. Which company last week announced it is acquiring 51% in Rajkot-based Ayurvedic haircare maker Sesa Care?

53. Which gaming and media firm’s subsidiary Datawrkz has acquired UK-based growth marketing agency Space & Time for 4.8 million pounds (around Rs 52.3 crore) in cash and stock?

54. Which instant noodles brand has launched the campaign 'Chinese, par apne style se'?

55. Which footwear brand has launched the film 'Celebrating Unreal Love in Real Relationships' as part of its 'Takes You to the New' campaign?

56. Which non-banking financial company (NBFC) has announced the launch of its ‘#SapnoWaliDiwali’ campaign?

57. Which gold loan NBFC has launched the campaign ‘Gold Loan Kamaal, Doosre Loan Bemisaal’, featuring brand ambassador and actor Amitabh Bachchan?

58. Which logistics company has launched its Diwali campaign ‘Some Packages Carry More Than Just Goods’?

59. Which two-wheeler brand has launched its Diwali campaign ‘Let Light Move You’?

60. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has crossed which milestone of the total number of client accounts registered with it?

61. Which company, which operates hospitals in Delhi – NCR region, has announced acquisition of a super-speciality hospital in Delhi – previously known as MD City Hospital – for Rs 160 crore?

62. TPG Nambiar died in Bengaluru last week at the age of 95. He was chairman emeritus and founder of which business group?

63. Which fashion designer passed away at the age of 63 in Delhi last week?

64. Noted author and economist Bibek Debroy passed away last week at the age of 69. He was the chairman of which advisory body?

65. Which FMCG conglomerate launched its social media campaign “Shared Happiness” on the occasion of Diwali?

66. Which haircare brand unveiled its Diwali campaign "One Diya, One Tradition"?

67. Which wealth management company unveiled its new campaign, ‘Khaas Mahurat, Khaas Basket’?

68. Which two-wheeler maker last week said it had appointed Itaru Otani as chairman?

69. Which pants, leggings, palazzos, and tees brand has roped in actress Wamiqa Gabbi as brand ambassador and launched the 'Aren’t We All Girls?' campaign?

70. Which IT firm last week said it has signed a 10-year strategic partnership with Brazil’s higher education and research institution Insper?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1075 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1074

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period October 21 - 26. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Mondelez India has forayed into the premium chocolate segment under which brand, introduced through a campaign featuring actor-couple Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan?

2. Which e-commerce furniture and home decor company has unveiled its Diwali campaign ‘Fashion for Home: Festive Edition’?

3. Which housing finance company has launched a new brand message, 'Ghar ki baat pakki, jab support ho pakka!'?

4. Which consumer durables brand from Havells India has joined hands with popular actor Vijay Sethupathi to strengthen its presence in Tamil Nadu?

5. Which jewellery brand has unveiled a campaign, featuring actress Zeenat Aman, inspired by the Disco era?

6. Which mall brand has launched its first brand-led campaign, "Bade Dilwali Diwali”?

7. Which cement company will be the title sponsor for India’s Tour of South Africa, beginning in November?

8. Tyre major TVS Srichakra Ltd. has brought all its tyres under which brand to establish itself as a global bike-tyre specialist and to build and strengthen a global consumer brand?

9. Which home furnishing solutions company has unveiled the 'Speaking Gifts' campaign for Diwali?

10. Which company has executed definitive agreements to acquire three special purpose vehicles, collectively holding 125 MW wind energy portfolio, from Hetero Labs and Hetero Drugs?

11. Which Michigan, US-based homecare solutions provider has re-entered India with its range of vacuum cleaners after six years?

12. Which aluminium composite panels (ACP) company has onboarded actor Anil Kapoor as its first brand ambassador?

13. Which audio and wearable brand has launched a campaign featuring stand-up comedian Maheep Singh for its collaboration with Blinkit?

14. Which company, through its subsidiary Sintex BAPL, has acquired 100% of the equity shares and non-cumulative redeemable preference shares of ‘Weetek Plastics’ for Rs 85 crore?

15. Which apparel retailer said that Helena Kuylenstierna has taken over the position of Director for India and will be leading the company’s operations in the country?

16. Which company has launched Akkord, a new musical instruments brand?

17. Which brand is launching a new jewellery collection to celebrate Hello Kitty's 50th anniversary?

18. Which Bengaluru-based fashion brand has released a new ad film parodying the iconic Bollywood movie Go Goa Gone?

19. Which jewellery brand has launched the campaign ‘Glow Karo, Grow Karo’ featuring actress Sauraseni Maitra?

20. Which business personality is picking up a 50% stake in Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and Dharmatic Entertainment for Rs 1,000 crore?

21. Which business personality has launched a new health-tech venture called ‘Continue,’ aimed at tracking wellness and mental health?

22. Tata Group and which institute have announced the construction of a building in honour of the late Ratan Tata on the college campus in England?

23. Which brand has announced the relaunch of its celebrated ‘Bras as Versatile as I Am’ campaign, timed for the festive season?

24. Which eyewear brand has launched the ‘Break The Frame’ campaign featuring actor Ali Fazal?

25. Which skincare and wellness products brand has launched a campaign featuring actress Zeenat Aman for its authentic Japanese tea collection?

26. Which loan app has launched the ‘Har Sapney Ka Sathi’ campaign?

27. Which financial services company has launched the ‘#ChangeTheSoch’ campaign to combat gender bias in financial advice?

28. Which quick commerce brand has launched a campaign to thank its competitors, featuring chess legend Vishwanathan Anand?

29. Which green buildings developer has signed actress Dushara Vijayan for its latest campaign 'love arranged homes' / ‘Unga Veedu—Love ah, Arranged ah?’?

30. Which company last week announced the buyout of CK Birla Group’s Orient Cement at an equity value of Rs 8,100 crore?

31. Which company, which makes sugar and engineered-to-order turbo gearbox, has entered the Indian-Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) business with the launch of premium whisky brands in UP?

32. Germany headquartered Rehau Group has acquired 51% stake in which Chennai-based producer of PVC Edgeband tapes?

33. Which oral care brand has signed actor Nagarjuna Akkineni as brand ambassador?

34. Which formal and casual menswear brand has launched its latest campaign, 'Man on a Mission', featuring actor Vicky Kaushal?

35. Which footwear brand has launched its latest campaign “Ek Kadam, Khushiyon Ki Ore.” for the festive season?

36. Which womenswear brand has launched its Autumn/Winter 2024 campaign, "Stay Real," featuring brand ambassador and actress Shanaya Kapoor?

37. Which brand in the headache pain market has launched a new product for both headaches and body pain, and has reworked its iconic jingle in collaboration with music producer Mayur Jumani?

38. Which hair oil brand has unveiled its latest TV campaign, ‘#IssDiwaliChamakUtho’?

39. Which mall brand has launched ‘Asli Happyness Wali Diwali’ campaign, starring brand ambassador and actor Ayushmann Khurrana?

40. Which diagnostics company has acquired Mumbai-based iGenetic Diagnostics for an undisclosed amount.?

41. Which motorcycle maker from India last week announced starting a manufacturing unit, in collaboration with IFAD Motors, and a showroom in Bangladesh?

42. Which coated wafer brand has been launched with the ‘#RaiseTheBar’ campaign featuring actors and brand ambassadors Siddhant Chaturvedi and Sreeleela?

43. Which autotech platform has launched CarTruth, a Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) service?

44. Which brand has unveiled its new music video ‘Zara Muskurade’, featuring singer Monali Thakur and actress Aneri Vajani, for its Strawberry Shine Lip Balm?

45. Which Italian apparel brand has appointed ex-BIBA President Sundeep Chugh as MD for its India arm?

46. K Madhavan has stepped down as country manager and president of which media company?

47. Which quick commerce brand has launched the ‘Sona Kitna Sona’ campaign, featuring actress Karisma Kapoor, to celebrate Dhanteras?

48. Which luxury hospitality wellness program has launched a campaign featuring cricketer Smriti Mandhana?

49. Which cooking oil brand has unveiled the campaign ‘#DiwaliKeBaadKiSafai’?

50. The IPO of which company was subscribed 76.34 times on the final day of bidding on October 23, with the share sale receiving 9.734 million applications - the highest ever in India?

51. Which sweetener brand has ventured into the packaged foods segment with the launch of D’lite cookies, and has roped in actor Shahid Kapoor to promote the range?

52. Which private general insurer has launched a campaign to promote its travel insurance TripSecure+?

53. The Advertising Agencies Association of India has announced that Vikram Sakhuja will receive the AAAI Lifetime Achievement Award for 2024. He is the Group CEO of which media company?

54. Which luxury fashion house has named actress Sonam Kapoor as its latest ambassador?

55. Which gifts and greetings brand has launched the ‘#SabKiDiwaliHappyWali’ campaign, honouring its store staff as festive heroes?

56. Which surface solutions brand has launched the ‘Be Different’ campaign for its Sampada Collection?

57. Which sweets and snacks brand has launched the ‘Diwali ki Dhadkan’ campaign?

58. Which brand has launched the "Good News" campaign, showcasing its One Touch Casserole?

59. Which brand has unveiled a campaign, featuring actors and new parents Rubina Dilaik and Abhinav Shukla, introducing its Connected Baby Monitor?

60. Which global automotive systems company and component supplier has entered into an agreement with Escorts Kubota (EKL) to acquire its Railway Equipment Division (RED)?

61. Which chocolate brand has launched the “Confirmed Ticket’ campaign in partnership with the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC)?

62. Which watch brand has launched a social media campaign featuring actors Karan Tacker and Amyra Dastur?

63. Which gold loan company has launched the campaign ‘Spread Happiness’ for Diwali?

64. Which B2C e-commerce logistics solutions provider has launched its festive campaign ‘Hume Cliché Diwali Ad Banana Nahi Aata - Par Delivery Time Pe Karna Aata Hain!’?

65. Which bank has launched the campaign ‘Celebrations Unlimited’ for the festive season?

66. Which bank has unveiled the campaign ‘Rishton Se Hai Diwali, Har Din’?

67. Which baby clothing brand has introduced celebrity couple Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput as its first brand ambassadors?

68. Which shared marketplace has unveiled a new campaign, ‘Safai Mein Kamai’, encouraging consumers to turn their Diwali home cleaning into a rewarding experience?

69. Which brand has roped in celebrity couple Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Kemmu for its new campaign promoting its protein products range?

70. Which company and Singapore-headquartered Keppel have entered into an agreement to launch sustainable Cooling-as-a-Service (CaaS) solutions in India?

71. Nvidia Corp has struck a deal with which company to build out an artificial intelligence (AI) computing infrastructure as well as an innovation centre in India?

72. Which food ordering and delivery platform has launched the ‘Mission Diwali’ campaign?

73. Which company has inked a pact to acquire critical construction chemicals maker Buildtech Products India for about Rs 72 crore?

74. Which luxury men’s celebration wear brand has announced actor Rajkummar Rao as its brand ambassador?

75. Which newspaper group has unveiled a new campaign ‘#SochBadlo #ListBadlo’ as part of its annual Sarthak Deepawali initiative?

76. Which footwear brand has launched a campaign featuring actor Jim Sarbh to unveil the 'PartyReady' collection?

77. Which payment app has launched the campaign, ‘Meethi Diwali’, in association with CRY (Child Rights and You)?

78. Which biryani brand has unveiled its Diwali campaign "The Nawabi Surprise”, featuring actor and brand ambassador Saif Ali Khan?

79. Which ethnic wear brand has unveiled its latest Diwali campaign, ‘#CelebratingMotherhood’?

80. Which company has signed a collaboration agreement with the Institute for Carbon Management at the University of California, Los Angeles, to pilot a new technology- The Zero Carbon Lime (ZeroCAL)?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1074 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli