Biz Quizzard 1072

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period October 07 - 12. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Trent has forayed into the mass-priced beauty segment by adding a new standalone format to its line of stores. What has it been branded as?

2. Which domestic EV charging solutions firm has acquired US-based DC fast charging technology company Tritium for $37 million, or about Rs 310 crore?

3. Which company has inked a pact to acquire the Radio Frequency (RF) components business of Japan-based Renesas Electronics Corporation for a cash consideration of $36 million?

4. Which beauty brand has unveiled the campaign 'Har Look Mein Surprise', featuring actress Radhikka Madan?

5. Which kitchen appliances and home solutions brand has launched the ‘#Let’sGetCooking’ campaign?

6. Which denim brand has launched its global ‘Live Your Life’ campaign in India, featuring actress Janhvi Kapoor?

7. Which home appliances brand has launched the 'Dhoop Ki Goodness Fridge Mein' campaign, showcasing the innovative HarvestFresh Technology?

8. Which jewellery brand has launched a campaign celebrating the spirit of Navratri and Durga Pujo, featuring regional brand ambassadors – Ritabhari Chakraborty and Kinjal Rajpriya?

9. Which diversified conglomerate has picked up a stake in drone technology entity Aereo for $1.8 million?

10. Suresh Narayanan will retire as the chairman and managing director of the Indian operations of which MNC on July 31, 2025?

11. Which bank said its board approved a 100% stake sale in its education subsidiary to tech billionaire Shiv Nadar-led Vama Sundari Investments in an all-cash deal for Rs 192 crore?

12. Which omnichannel beauty platform has announced the introduction of luxury skincare and haircare brand, Augustinus Bader, in India?

13. Which bank has signed former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar as its global brand ambassador?
 
14. Which agrochemical organisation has launched Verdino, a new addition to its herbicide portfolio, and Kanak 600 Boom Sprayer?

15. Which lighting brand has launched its latest campaign “Built to Shine”?

16. Which brand has launched a new card advocacy campaign, ‘Payments Ka Powerplay’, featuring cricketer and brand ambassador MS Dhoni?

17. Which Melbourne-based women’s fashion brand has announced actress Triptii Dimri as its new global brand ambassador?

18. Which jewellery brand has launched its Diwali campaign ‘Nav-Raani’?

19. Which international beauty brand has inaugurated the second edition of its festive campaign ‘Spark A Change 2.0’, featuring actress Diana Penty?

20. Which hospitality major is introducing its luxury Edition brand in India to tap the growing demand for high-end accommodation?

21. Which company and non-profit organisation ChangeInkk last week announced a collaboration to launch AskPurpleFlame, a multilingual AI-driven help desk for learning disabilities?

22. Uber last week launched an initiative, which allows people to take their pets along for a ride, in Bengaluru. What has it been branded as?

23. Which spices brand has launched ready-to-cook Kerala breakfast products?

24. Which company is piloting its entry into traditional snacks by expanding its packaged foods portfolio with a range of traditional South Indian offerings under the Granamma brand?

25. Which mattress and bedding company has announced the onboarding of actor Mukesh Khanna as brand ambassador?

26. Which ecommerce firm unveiled the ‘#AapkeHittMeJaari’ campaign to empower and educate customers with critical tools and insights to safeguard against rising cyber frauds and scams?

27. Which brand has unveiled a new campaign with cricketer Rohit Sharma to launch his own sub-brand of healthy breakfast and snacks?

28. Which credit card brand has roped in cricketer Shreyanka Patil as brand ambassador?

29. Which smartphone brand has launched its Diwali campaign 'The Spirit of Homecoming'?

30. Which company has become the fifth company to receive a licence to operate white-label ATMs in India, the first such approval in a decade?

31. Which apparel retailer has announced actors Kareena Kapoor Khan and Sidharth Malhotra as the new faces of the brand in India?

32. Which beverage brand has launched the campaign 'The Flavour Of Love', featuring actors Palak Tiwari and Ishaan Khatter as brand ambassadors?

33. Which motorcycle brand has unveiled its latest campaign, featuring cricketer Virat Kohli?

34. Which smartphone brand has unveiled its Diwali campaign ‘#VishwasKaDeep’?

35. Which sexual wellness startup has forayed into the women’s segment with the launch of its new brand – Bloom?

36. Which paints company completed its “Let’s Colour” initiative in three remote villages in Himachal Pradesh, in one of the highest inhabited regions of the world?

37. Which life insurance company has appointed Jude Gomes as the new Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer?

38. Which American quick-service restaurant, known for its Whirl'd-famous smoothies, is about to open its first outlet in India later this year?

39. Which bank’s India & South Asia CEO Zarin Daruwala will retire in March after eight years at the top job?

40. Which iconic business personality passed away last week at the age of 86?

41. Prasanth Kumar, CEO-South Asia of GroupM Media India, has been re-elected as the President of which industry body for the year 2024-25?

42. Which pharmaceutical company has announced plans to change its name to Alivus Life Sciences Limited?

43. Which industry body has re-elected Shashi Singh of Osaka Rubber Pvt Ltd as its president for 2024-25?

44. Which omnichannel travel and tourism company announced the launch of its latest campaign featuring six films in six key regional languages?

45. Which paints company has unveiled a campaign featuring actor Pankaj Tripathi to introduce Roof Kool & Seal, an advanced waterproofing range?

46. Which organic food brand has announced the launch of its new ad film with Chef Vikas Khanna for its Multigrain Atta product?

47. Which footwear brand has launched its festive campaign 'Share The Joy', featuring actors Vedang Raina and Rasha Thadani?

48. Which oral care brand has launched the campaign ‘#TheDailyGrind’?

49. Which lighting brand has unveiled a new campaign ‘Thoughtfully Curated Lights for Your Home’?

50. Which company has announced India’s largest ever initial public offer (IPO) of Rs 27,870 crore?

51. Partha Pratim Sengupta, former Indian Overseas Bank managing director, is all set to take over as the managing director and chief executive officer of which bank?

52. Which sustainable dairy brand has launched its Diwali campaign 'More Than A Box'?

53. Which ethnic and fusion-wear brand has roped in actress Sara Ali Khan as brand ambassador, and has unveiled the "Dil Se Indian" campaign?

54. Which artisan bakery brand has announced its partnership with actress Soha Ali Khan for its ongoing consumer awareness campaign, “The Truth We Knead.”?

55. Which chocolate brand has launched the campaign "Message pe muh meetha nai hota”?

56. Which payments bank has unveiled its festive campaign 'Celebrate Dil Khol Kar’?

57. Which company last week said it is buying out Germany's Heubach Group, one of the world’s biggest pigment companies, in an asset and share deal?

58. Which paint brand has launched the campaign ‘Naye Zamane ka Naya Paint’, featuring actors Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna, as brand ambassadors?

59. Which home and office furniture brand launched its festive campaign ‘Dream Home Fiesta’?

60. Who has been appointed the new chairman of Tata Trusts?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1072 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!

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Biz Quizzard 1071

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period September 30 - October 05. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which IT engineering firm last week announced its intent to acquire Pune-based data privacy management firm Arrka for a total consideration of Rs 14.4 crore?

2. Which industry body elected MV Shreyams Kumar of Mathrubhumi as its new President?

3. Which well-known Chinese restaurant in Mumbai unveiled its new campaign “Ladka Nikal Gaya Hai”?

4. Hyundai Motor Company is celebrating which cumulative global production milestone?

5. Which luxury camera maker has roped in celebrity chef Ranveer Brar as its brand ambassador?

6. Which lubricant brand has launched the campaign "The Unstoppables" featuring cricketers MS Dhoni, Hardik Pandya, and Smriti Mandhana?

7. Which snack brand has unveiled an ad featuring cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni to introduce a new flavour to its thin-cut chip lineup – red chilli?

8. Which pizza brand has roped in actress Vaani Kapoor as brand ambassador?

9. Which health-tech startup dedicated to managing and reversing Type 2 and Pre-diabetes has roped in former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar as its brand ambassador and strategic investor?

10. Which edtech startup has acquired PrepInsta, a placement preparation platform.?

11. Which insurance brand has rolled out a ‘Waist-to-Hip Ratio’ campaign, this World Heart Day, to raise awareness around the growing issues of heart health?

12. Which diagnostics company has announced actor Anil Kapoor as its brand ambassador?

13. Which fantasy sports platform has launched the campaign “Poora Fan Bano”, ahead of the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2024?

14. Rana Barua, group chief executive officer, Havas India, South East and North Asia (Japan and South Korea) Havas Group, has been reelected president of which industry body?

15. Which small finance bank has unveiled the ‘Clap of Joy’ campaign to celebrate its anniversary?

16. On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, which business group released its campaign, Instruments of Change, as a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi?

17. Which footwear company has launched its autumn campaign, featuring actors Vijay Varma and Triptii Dimri?

18. Which watchmaker has unveiled its latest campaign, featuring actor Sidharth Malhotra?

19. Which footwear brand has launched the campaign "Celebrate Every Step” featuring actor Kartik Aaryan?

20. Which global entertainment company has appointed Ravi Ahuja as the new president and CEO?

21. The government last week appointed economists Ram Singh, Saugata Bhattacharya, and Nagesh Kumar to which panel for four years, or until further orders?

22. Which news website last week announced the appointment of Vishal Mehta as its new chairman and managing director (CMD)?

23. Unified Payments Interface (UPI) daily transactions count crossed which milestone in September?

24. Which honey brand has unveiled its latest TVC, featuring actor Pankaj Tripathi?

25. Which beverage brand from Nestle launched a new campaign, celebrating coffee farmers and honouring their dedication and relentless efforts in growing coffee?

26. Which CRM solutions company has unveiled its first ad campaign in India, featuring former cricketer Rahul Dravid?

27. On the occasion of International Coffee Day, which QSR chain launched the campaign ‘Roast the Roast’?

28. Which omni-channel jewellery brand has introduced its ‘Festive Edit’ for Diwali - a curation featuring a variety of jewellery designs that cater to different styles and preferences?

29. Which QSR chain has unveiled the ‘Troll Karo but Try Karo’ campaign for its Momo Mia pizza, a pizza that's topped with juicy momos?

30. Which group has entered into a partnership with Druk Holding and Investments, the commercial arm of the Royal Government of Bhutan, to jointly develop solar and hydropower projects?

31. Which edible oil brand has launched the ‘#HarLadkiDurga’ campaign for Durga Puja?

32. Which company last week announced its foray into the electric small commercial segment by introducing the Zio electric four-wheeler in the less than 2-tonne segment?

33. Which automobile company last week launched the EV9 electric for Rs 1.29 crore?

34. The Storage Solutions business of which company has announced the acquisition of Armes Maini, a Bengaluru-based manufacturer of storage shelving systems and mezzanine structures?

35. Which QSR chain has unveiled its ‘Shordaar Crunch’ campaign?

36. Which Ayurvedic digestive products brand has roped in comedian Kiku Sharda as brand ambassador?

37. Which confectionery brand has launched a campaign for its Tadka Lollipop with the tagline "Sweet Outside, Naughty Inside"?

38. Which company has unveiled a campaign featuring actors and father-son duo Jackie Shroff and Tiger Shroff for its urban mobility solutions?

39. Which suiting and shirting brand has roped in actor Vicky Kaushal as brand ambassador?

40. Which hospitality major will set up a global capability center (GCC) in Hyderabad, which will be its first such offshore unit in India?

41. Which California-based India-centric IT firm has acquired the automation unit of Stamford-based Information Services Group (ISG) for a total consideration of $27 million (about Rs226 crore)?

42. Which company last week announced the launch of adult nutrition drink VieMax?

43. Which small finance bank has announced onboarding boxer Mary Kom and footballer Sunil Chhetri as its brand ambassadors?

44. Which wellness startup focusing on aromatherapy has onboarded actress Samantha Prabhu as co-founder?

45. Which jewellery brand has introduced the exclusive M.S. Dhoni signature edition collection?

46. Which plywood and interior infrastructure solutions brand has unveiled a new campaign, featuring 'Gullu', a parrot promoting safe & healthy interiors?

47. Which sports and athleisure footwear brand has roped in actor Vikrant Massey as its new brand ambassador?

48. Which brand has launched the 'Magic of Soft Touch' campaign for its Aloe Vera Soap?

49. Which sweet baked goods brand has launched the ‘Share Karne ka Mann Kare aur Nahi bhi’ campaign?

50. Which quick service restaurant (QSR) chain from South Korea is set to enter the Indian market through a collaboration with Baramati Agro?

51. Which home furnishing brand has launched a digital campaign featuring actress Kajal Agarwal?

52. Which brand has unveiled the Fall 2024 campaign for watches, featuring actress Disha Patani?

53. Which brand has launched the campaign ‘Wrap Karo. Unwrap Karo.’, featuring actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, for its innovative 2-in-1 foil?

54. Which brand has launched the ‘Celestial Inspirations’ campaign for its festive sarees collection Tarini?

55. Which company has rolled out a 10-minute food delivery service, Bolt?

56. Which company has unveiled a new brand campaign featuring actor Saif Ali Khan for its whisky brand – Royal Ranthambore Heritage Collection?

57. Which antacid brand has launched a campaign featuring actress Ditipriya for Durga Puja?

58. Which paint brand has signed actor Dulquer Salmaan as brand ambassador for South, and has launched the 'Khoobsurat Soch' campaign featuring actors Alia Bhatt and Ayushmann Khurranna?

59. Which financial services brand has launched the ‘Be Festive Ready’ campaign?

60. Which drug firm last week said its subsidiary has acquired nine brands from the Medical Nutritional Institute SA (MNI) in South Africa, through a partnership deal with ImpiloVest?

61. Which MNC last week announced that it will be shutting its advertising services in India by the end of this year?

62. Which company last week said it will acquire Innmar Tourism and Hotels at an enterprise value of Rs 205 crore?

63. Which integrated electronics manufacturing company has acquired the U.S. electronic manufacturing services provider Altek Electronics for $29.2 million?

64. Which brand, in collaboration with Indian fashion designer Anita Dongre, has unveiled its first-ever Signature Diwali doll?

65. India’s foreign exchange reserves crossed which milestone mark for the first time, following a $12.6-billion surge during the week-ended Sept 27?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1071 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli