Biz Quizzard 1146

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


1. Ride-hailing firm Uber has entered into intercity bus ticketing on its app in partnership with which ticket booking platform?

2. Which Hyderabad-based company has entered Karnataka with the opening of two super-speciality hospitals in Bengaluru in Mahadevapura and Electronic City?

3. Which packaged goods company launched the ‘#TheNoRepeatCampaign’ for Women’s Day?

4. Which real estate company has launched the film ‘Your Dream Home Begins with the Right Place’, featuring cricketer MS Dhoni, in Tamil?

5. Which kitchenware brand has launched the ‘Everyday Cast Iron’ campaign?

6. To mark International Women’s Day, which mutual fund launched its latest investor education campaign “Invest Like A Woman”?

7. Which footwear brand launched the campaign 'You Go Girl', featuring actress Zeenat Aman, for Women’s Day?

8. Which general insurance brand marked Women’s Day with the ‘#ForwardTogether’ campaign?

9. Which QSR chain has launched a campaign featuring actress Sara Arjun for its Buddy Meal?

10. Which company last week announced the acquisition of direct-to-consumer beauty and wellness brand Pahadi Local along with its business from Pahadi Goodness?

11. Himanshu Ratnoo has resigned as India CEO of which company’s used-cars sales business?

12. Which watch brand has launched the campaign ‘Busy Woman’?

13. Which basmati rice brand launched the campaign ‘#NotYourBiryani’ on International Women’s Day?

14. Which furniture brand has unveiled its new campaign, with the positioning ‘Designed to be desired’?

15. Which fashion brand has launched the digital campaign ‘Cultural Blue Movement’ featuring celebrities Sara Tendulkar, singer Jonita Gandhi, and creator Kritika Khurana?

16. Which general insurance brand has released the latest edition of its ‘Drive Like A Lady’ campaign around Women’s Day?

17. Which diagnostics chain has released a television commercial featuring brand ambassador and actor Anil Kapoor?

18. Which aluminium composite panel (ACP) manufacturer has released the latest film in its ongoing ‘Test-Nahi-Toh-Trust Nahi’ campaign?

19. Which global energy technology leader has launched the second phase of the Green Yodha initiative with the ‘One Unit Mission’?

20. Pieter Elbers has stepped down as the CEO of which airline with immediate effect?

21. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has granted Certificates of Registration to a reinsurer and a general insurer. Name both the companies?

22. Which financial services company unveiled its new campaign, ‘Do Se Teen’, ahead of International Women’s Day?

23. Which MNC has partnered with Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma as part of its efforts to promote natural diamonds in India?

24. Which UAE-based fashion and retail group has expanded its portfolio in India with the addition of Nike Littles and Jordan?

25. Which apparel brand has launched its Spring Summer 2026 campaign ‘The Art of Choosing Well’, featuring actor Arjun Rampal?

26. Which clean skincare brand, founded by Prabal Bhatia, has entered the Indian market with a portfolio of vegan and cruelty-free skincare products?

27. Which logistics company recently launched “We Got This,” a brand film that challenges long-standing perceptions of logistics as a male-dominated industry?

28. Which dermatological skincare brand has launched the “Choose what’s clinically proven. Not what’s viral.” campaign featuring actress Sonakshi Sinha and dermatologist Dr. Shivangi Rana?

29. Which watch retailer has appointed actor Ayushmann Khurrana as its brand ambassador and opened a flagship store in Connaught Place?

30. Which Bengaluru-headquartered fertility services chain has acquired a majority stake in CRAFT Hospitals, one of Kerala’s leading fertility centres?

31. Which electronics contract manufacturer has got approval from the Ministry of Electronics and IT (Meity) under the Press Note 3 to form a joint venture with Chinese firm HKC Overseas?

32. Which manufacturing startup has acquired Micron EMS Tech Pvt Ltd as it looks to evolve from a manufacturing aggregation platform into a full-stack electronics manufacturing partner?

33. Which company announced the launch of its drug eluting stent, XIENCE Skypoint, in the country?

34. Which music company has announced that its chief executive, Hari Nair will step down effective 30 April 2026?

35. Which metal company, through its CSR (corporate social responsibility) initiative, has launched Vedamrit Jibika Farmer Producer Company in eastern India?

36. Cricketers Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma have invested in which solar company?

37. Which company has announced the launch of Felix Gravy Lover and Pro Plan Cat in India, strengthening its presence in the rapidly growing cat food segment?

38. Which company has expanded its ‘Healthy & Tasty’ portfolio with the introduction of ‘Healthy & Tasty, FOR CHEF’ range for the HoReCa and B2B foodservice segment?

39. Which celebrity couple have introduced three international franchise brands, easyGym, 5àsec, and Blenz Coffee, to the Indian market?

40. The USA government last week announced the opening of the first new oil refinery in the United States in 50 years, backed by an investment from which Indian company?

41. Which beer brand has acquired Agnetta International, a premium wines and spirits company, for Rs 3.5 crore?

42. The board of which general insurance company has approved the elevation of Parthanil Ghosh as managing director and chief executive officer with effect from April 16. 2026?

43. Which hospitality major has appointed Vikas Chawla president for India and Southwest Asia region, effective from April 1?

44. Which online trading and investing app has launched the ad ‘American Paglus’?

45. Which healthcare company has launched a campaign focusing on senior citizens, featuring cricketer MS Dhoni?

46. Which lender has unveiled the digital film “Pragati Ki Misaal,” highlighting how access to the right credit at the right time can help small businesses unlock growth to scale their ambitions?

47. As part of this year’s International Women’s Day theme ‘#GiveToGain’, which cancer care network launched its nationwide awareness campaign ‘#MirrorsDontLie’?

48. Marking its strategic entry into the Indian On-Highway tyre market, which brand has unveiled its new brand campaign, ‘Elevate Your Drive’, featuring actor Ranveer Singh?

49. Which plumbing and water management solutions provider has released the film ‘An Ode to Plumbers: The People That Keep Life Flowing’?

50. Which company has entered into partnership with CMR Green Technologies, a non-ferrous metal recycling firm, for setting up of a manufacturing facility at zinc park in Rajasthan?

51. Which celebrity has launched ‘Maejoy’, a lifestyle accessories brand co-created in collaboration with Exceed Entertainment and Myntra Jabong India Private Limited (MJIPL)?

52. Rohan Pewekar has stepped down as managing director, Indian Subcontinent, of which QSR chain?

53. Which cooling solutions company has launched a new consumer appliances brand, AGREYAS, and has named actor Emraan Hashmi as brand ambassador?

54. Which beverage brand has introduced Nutri+, a nutrition-fortified powder drink concentrate, as part of its summer campaign for 2026, featuring actress Rakul Preet Singh?

55. Which beauty brand has unveiled a new campaign ‘I Earned It’, featuring actress Aneet Padda, to promote its latest product line, the 9to5 Hya Beach Edit?

56. Which mattress brand marked World Sleep Day with the release of a digital campaign film ‘Better Moments Begin Here’, and a mattress donation initiative in Hyderabad?

57. Which fashion brand has brought its 2026 global campaign, ‘Behind Every Original,’ to India, featuring global brand ambassador and actress Alia Bhatt?

58. Which home appliance brand has launched a new air cooler video campaign featuring actor couple Rajkummar Rao and Patralekha Paul?

59. Which wearable brand and jewellery brand GIVA have come together to celebrate women’s individuality with ‘Wear Your Charm’ campaign for the smartwatch Chrome Ivory?

60. Which design software maker said longtime CEO Shantanu Narayen will leave his ⁠role once a successor is appointed?

61. Which company has expanded its electric vehicle portfolio with the launch of electric scooter TVS Orbiter V1 equipped with a 1.8 kWh battery?

62. Which company has acquired automotive utility app Vehicle Info as part of its strategy to build what it describes as India's first full-stack vehicle ownership platform?

63. Paints and coatings maker AkzoNobel India has received approval from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) to change its name. What is the new name?

64. Which beverage brand has partnered with actors Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda as part of a new campaign in India?

65. Which cricket equipment brand has appointed cricketer Arshdeep Singh as brand ambassador for its cricket ball category?

66. Which new men’s grooming brand has entered India’s fast-growing male personal care market with partnerships with Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru?

67. Which home salon and wellness platform has unveiled a new digital campaign film featuring actor Rajpal Yadav and influencer Tanya Mittal?

68. Which brand has launched the digital campaign ‘Pixel Deficiency’ to draw attention to its monitor portfolio in India?

69. Which watch company last week announced a partnership with German watchmaker Alexander Shorokhoff to bring its watches to India?

70. Netflix has launched a new visual effects and virtual production facility under Eyeline Studios in India. Which location?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1146 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1145

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


1. Which company recently launched a new IA91 grade aluminium alloy ingot, a high-performance solution for advanced casting applications in various industries?

2. Which company has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Netherlands-based VievePharm, a specialist in natural animal nutrition, for an undisclosed amount?

3. Deepak Gupta, a seasoned energy sector executive, has assumed charge as chairman and managing director of which PSU?

4. Which real estate developer has roped in actor Kartik Aaryan as brand ambassador for its Nagpur Marina project?

5. Which singer / rapper and VRB Consumer Products have launched Zyro India, a zero sugar and zero calorie beverage brand, along with its first digital campaign titled ‘Nothing Unnecessary’?

6. Which hair colour brand has unveiled 'Glow From Within', a campaign film celebrating the Illumina Color City Collection: Mumbai Edition?

7. Which company has announced the next phase of its obesity awareness initiative, featuring Boman Irani and Kayoze Irani; Ratna Pathak and Supriya Pathak; and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar?

8. Which celebration wear brand has onboarded celebrity couple and actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda as brand ambassadors for its latest campaign, ‘Made for Each Other’?

9. On the occasion of World Protein Day, which sports nutrition brand unveiled Project Protein Thali 2026, the next phase of its consumer awareness campaign?

10. London-based Global Systems for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) last week conferred the ‘Lifetime Achievement’ award on which Indian business personality?

11. Which company is acquiring a minority stake in direct-to-consumer skincare company RAS Beauty for Rs 60 crore?

12. Aloke Singh will step down as the managing director of which low-cost airline in March?

13. Which company has introduced the all-new V-Class, it’s luxury van at an introductory price of Rs 1.4 crore ex-showroom all India?

14. Which skincare brand has appointed former tennis player Sania Mirza as brand ambassador for its suncare category?

15. Which general insurance company has announced actor Pankaj Tripathi as its brand ambassador and unveiled an integrated brand campaign ‘Chuniye Bharosa, Apno Sa’?

16. Which water pump brand unveiled the digital film ‘Bina Ruke, Jyaada Chale’ for Holi?

17. Which ice cream brand has launched its 2026 summer campaign with a television commercial ‘Goodness Every Day’?

18. Which paint company has introduced a campaign to promote its exterior protection products, Hero Weather Guard 12, and Zero Damp Advance?

19. Which hair oil brand has launched the campaign “Na na wali nahi, Nariyal wali Holi.”?

20. Which company’s Japan-based joint venture with Mitsubishi Agricultural Machinery has decided to exit the agricultural machinery business by the first half of fiscal year 2027?

21. Which company has signed a share subscription cum shareholders’ agreement to acquire a minority stake in Hyderabad-based Huwel Lifesciences?

22. Which company, along with its partner Breckenridge Pharmaceutical Inc, has launched Pomalidomide Capsules, a generic version of Celgene’s Pomalyst in the U.S. market?

23. Which company’s wholly-owned subsidiary Eugia Pharma Specialities last week launched Pomalidomide Capsules in the United States?

24. Which streetwear brand has launched a campaign featuring Namita Thapar, executive director at Emcure Pharmaceuticals and an investor on Shark Tank India?

25. Which footwear brand has launched HotShots, a lifestyle sneaker crafted for a generation that refuses to stand still, through a campaign featuring actors Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday?

26. Which fashion brand has unveiled its latest campaign, ‘Dear Summer: A Curation of Memories’, alongside a new collection influenced by iconic music decades and childhood nostalgia?

27. Which brand has launched its Spring 2026 womenswear campaign, featuring actress Palak Tiwari?

28. Which electric two-wheeler solutions provider launched its Holi campaign ‘Apni Ride, Apna Rang’?

29. Which food delivery platform has announced its official launch in Bengaluru through the ‘‘Food Promise’ campaign?

30. The cumulative gross revenue of telecom service providers crossed which milestone mark in the December 2025 quarter, according to a Trai report?

31. Which company last week rolled out Powertrac Shaurya, a tractor developed for the paddy-growing regions?

32. Theatre and film personality Vijay Crishna passed away last week. He was the former executive director of which company?

33. Which Kerala-based real estate company has announced the appointment of actor Nivin Pauly as its brand ambassador?

34. Which social media company has launched a film in Tamil, featuring actor Vijay Sethupathi?

35. Parle Products has launched the campaign ‘Taste Itna Great, Mooh Se Na Hoga Wait!’ for a confectionery product that combines two flavours in a single candy. What has it been branded as?

36. Which innerwear brand has launched the digital campaign ‘Shaq Tank’, featuring comedian, actress and writer Mallika Dua?

37. Which lighting brand has roped in former cricketer Dinesh Karthik for the new phase of ‘Every Space Bright & Right’ campaign?

38. Which company has launched the campaign ‘Welcome to the Celebrity Life’, featuring celebrity Gauri Khan, for its residential project Whispers of Sky in Chennai?

39. Which real estate company has launched a teaser campaign for its child-focused residential development in Yelahanka, Bengaluru?

40. Which online travel platform has agreed to buy a majority stake in Gujarat-based tour operator Flamingo Transworld?

41. Which business personality has announced the launch of a new venture, Offbeat Studios, days after stepping away from an operational role at the consumer electronics brand he co-founded?

42. Australia-based QBE Insurance group is set to acquire the remaining 51% stake in which joint venture from its Indian partner Prism Johnson for Rs 324 crore, subject to regulatory approvals?

43. Which manufacturer of gearboxes and other components for wind turbines has installed what it claims as India’s highest capacity wind gearbox test rig near Chennai?

44. IBM has launched its first Infrastructure Innovation Center in India, the Sangam Infrastructure Innovation Center. Which city?

45. Which general insurance company has launched the ‘Happy Women’s Pay’ campaign around the theme of equal pay?

46. Which QSR chain has unveiled the campaign ‘Turn Up The Heat: Hot & Spicy Schezwan Fries Are Here!’ for a new fries range across its outlets, marking its entry into the French fries category?

47. Which paint brand has unveiled the film ‘Dil Aise Eid Manaye’?

48. Which pregnancy detection brand has launched the digital film ‘#SheCanCarryBoth’ ahead of International Women’s Day to spotlight postpartum depression?

49. Which bank has raised Rs 10,000 crore through Series I long-term green infrastructure bonds, becoming the first bank in India to issue domestic green bonds?

50. Which MNC will acquire the remaining 51% stake in Forest Essentials, taking full control of the Indian Ayurvedic skincare brand?

51. Which iconic gripe water brand has launched a Tummy Roll-On to build a broader tummy care platform?

52. V R Muthu, chairman of VVV & Sons Edible Oils, passed away in Chennai at the age of 72. He was instrumental in popularizing which oil brand?

53. Which life insurance brand has announced the launch of HER Insurance, a customer-centric category built using research and insights into women’s real needs?

54. Which fashion brand released the digital film ‘Ek Aasmaan’, which explores the perception of professional excellence through everyday vocabulary?

55. Which financial services company launched ‘#HerVerse’, a campaign that utilises spoken word poetry to document the workplace experiences of its female employees?

56. Which small finance bank unveiled “Bharat ki Naari”, an AI music video celebrating the grit, grace, and ambition of India’s working women?

57. Jayant Dua will take over as managing director of which cement company with effect from January 1, 2027, for a period of four years?

58. Which digital payments platform has launched a campaign built around the line 'Meri Team Hai Na' for its mutual funds offering?

59. Which company has signed a memorandum of understanding with Finnish food multinational Fazer Group to explore the possibility of introducing the latter’s premium brand of chocolates in India?

60. Which state will roll out a new alcohol-in-beverage (AIB)-based excise duty system from April, becoming the first state in the country to link liquor taxation directly to alcohol content?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1145 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli