Biz Quizzard 1148

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period March 23 - 28. Hope you enjoy it.


1. India's two-wheeler market, including both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric models, crossed which milestone mark in registrations in a financial year for the first time in FY26?

2. Which solar company has announced the appointment of Sameer Nagpal as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately?

3. Which musical instruments and professional audio equipment company has announced music icon AR Rahman as its brand ambassador?

4. Which electric scooter brand has launched the campaign ‘Behind Every Journey Is a Family’?

5. Which mattress brand has launched the campaign "India Vs Peaceful Sleep", featuring cricketer MS Dhoni as brand ambassador?

6. Which organic food brand has unveiled its ‘Shuddhasana’ campaign, featuring brand ambassador and actress Kareena Kapoor Khan?

7. Which beverage major marked World Water Day with the Jal Jeevan Melas campaign?

8. Which lifestyle brand has launched its Spring Summer 2026 campaign, Hello Spring, fronted by actress Shanaya Kapoor?

9. Which metals and mining conglomerate has launched its ad film ‘Kyunki aasmaan ko chhoone waley raastey, zameen se shuru hotey hain’ across cinemas in key markets?

10. A consortium comprising Aditya Birla Group, The Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures, and a Blackstone fund has acquired which IPL team for $1.78 billion?

11. Which pharma company has appointed actors Anushka Sen and Taaruk Raina as brand ambassadors for its anti-acne range, Alite?

12. Which steel brand has launched the campaign ‘Ghar Ki Asli Shakti’, featuring former cricketer Sourav Ganguly, focusing on the role of TMT rebars in construction?

13. Which brand has partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products to launch a limited-edition FRIENDS-inspired makeup range under its CRAZE collection?

14. Which wires and cables company has unveiled the campaign ‘Mrs. Perfect ki No.1 Hawa’ for its fans category?

15. Which smartphone brand has launched a campaign featuring cricketer Shubman Gill, with voiceover by actor Boman Irani?

16. Which online travel platform has unveiled a new campaign, inspired by the childhood game ‘Chidhiya Udd’, for the fourth edition of its '#NationOnVacation' (NoVac) summer sale?

17. Which skincare brand has launched a digital film featuring comedians Samay Raina and Bharti Singh?

18. Which real estate company has unveiled a new campaign ‘This is it’ to promote its Starwood Towers 3.0 project in Medavakkam, Chennai?

19. Which sauces, pickles, and other food products brand has unveiled a new film, featuring actress Kareena Kapoor, as part of its ‘Foodies Ka Choice’ campaign?

20. US-based entrepreneur Kal Somani, supported by Rob Walton of Walmart and the Hamp family of Ford Motor, have bought which IPL team at a $1.6 billion valuation?

21. Which company has launched GLIPIQ (semaglutide) in India for the management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), focusing on affordability and access to GLP-1 therapy?

22. Which streaming service last week announced the launch of Fatafat, a new micro-drama destination designed for mobile-first audiences?

23. Robin Liu has resigned as the India CEO of which smartphone brand?

24. Which MNC bank has appointed Rahul Badhwar as its senior country officer for India, effective July 2026?

25. Which Ireland-headquartered hospitality chain last week announced its entry into the Indian market, targeting 1,000 keys as part of its global expansion plans?

26. Which brand, in collaboration with whisky community platform The Dram Club, last week unveiled Rudhira, claimed to be India’s first single malt whisky matured in Pineau des Charentes casks?

27. Which industry body has appointed Puneet Gupt, Chief Operating Officer of Times Internet, as its Chairperson?

28. Which hospitality brand has released a campaign film featuring celebrity couple Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna?

29. Which brand has introduced Sweet Treat, its newest Dewy Lip Treatment, through a campaign featuring actress Banita Sandhu and founder Diipa Büller-Khosla?

30. Who will retire as chairman of Airtel Africa in July after the conclusion of this year’s annual general meeting (AGM)?

31. Which beverage brand has rolled out a new global platform titled ‘It’s That Fresh’, marking a significant brand reset across 180 markets?

32. Which company has agreed to acquire the wine production facility and estate of Moët Hennessy India’s Chandon in Nashik?

33. Which MNC has hired former JioStar CEO Kiran Mani as managing director for Asia-Pacific, effective June 2026?

34. Which real estate developer last week announced it will name a stand at its upcoming cricket stadium in Dwarka after Harmanpreet Kaur, captain of the Indian Women’s Cricket Team?

35. Which beauty platform has introduced Q+A Skincare, a fast-growing UK-based brand known for its ingredient-first philosophy and refreshingly straightforward approach to skincare, in India?

36. Which watch brand has unveiled its newest Spring 2026 collection, “In Your Spring Dreams,” fronted by actors Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon?

37. Which Ayurvedic skincare brand has unveiled its latest year-long brand campaign “Take Your Time”?

38. Which apparel and footwear brand has launched the campaign ‘Ready is overrated’ featuring actor and campaign ambassador, Adarsh Gourav?

39. Which energy and infrastructure group has partnered with former cricketer Sourav Ganguly to champion its renewable energy initiatives?

40. Which IT firm will acquire US-based firms Optimum Healthcare IT and Stratus for around $560 million?

41. Dilip Oommen will retire as the CEO of which steel company at the end of June this year?

42. Which telecom gear company has appointed Samar Mittal as India country business leader and Vibha Mehra as India country manager, effective April 1?

43. Suraj Bahirwani will become CEO of which fashion retailer from October 1, 2026?

44. Which skincare brand has announced cricketer Tilak Varma as its newest brand ambassador, extending its ongoing “Play On Till The Sun’s Gone” campaign for the Glow Sunscreen?

45. Which automobile brand launched the campaign ‘Easy to Love’?

46. Which brand has launched Supernova Rise 3 Adaptive, what it describes as its "first running shoe specifically designed for people with disabilities”?

47. Which Ayurvedistry beauty brand has unveiled a documentary film to mark the debut of the brand's inaugural fragrance collection, Surya & Chandra?

48. Which jewellery brand has roped in actress Yami Gautam Dhar as its first-ever brand ambassador?

49. Which snack brand has launched its first above-the-line (ATL) campaign in India with a new digital film highlighting its positioning 'Once You Pop The Fun Don't Stop.'?

50. Global infrastructure investor Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) will sell its Toll-Operate-Transfer (ToT) 1 road assets in India to which French company?

51. Which company last week said it will use French firm Dassault SystAmes' platform as its core digital backbone for the upcoming New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) as part of a collaboration?

52. Zydus Wellness has announced the appointment of actor Milind Soman as the brand ambassador for which performance hydration brand?

53. Which Indian company has entered into a strategic alliance with NASDAQ-listed ParaZero Technologies to offer ‘DefendAir’, a hard-kill counter-drone system?

54. Which company behind India's leading open mobility platforms has announced the acquisition of Netherlands-based mobility firm Automicle Holding BV?

55. Which paint brand has appointed actor Akshay Kumar as its brand ambassador?

56. Which jeweler has announced actor Ayushmann Khurrana as its national brand ambassador?

57. Which activewear brand has unveiled a new brand film centered on the idea of ‘Real Movement’, timed for the ongoing Indian Premier League season?

58. Which biopharmaceutical company has appointed Shreehas Tambe as its Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, effective April 1, 2026?

59. Which company last week informed the Delhi High Court that it intends to rebrand its diabetes medication, proposing to replace the mark Olymviq with Olymra?

60. Which MNC bank from the Middle East is closing its two branches in India after operating in the country for over a decade?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1148 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli

Biz Quizzard 1147

 

Biz Quizzard has completed 22 years, without missing a single week in between, and this edition marks the beginning of the 23rd year. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey.

Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period March 16 - 21. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which edtech firm has signed a term sheet to acquire rival Unacademy in an all-stock transaction?

2. Chip veteran KC Ang has resigned from his role as president and head of which semiconductor company?

3. Which automobile MNC hosted its first national premiere in India, presenting the 849 Testarossa at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai’s BKC?

4. According to a report last week, Chennai is expected to cross which milestone mark (in sq ft) in office stock by December-end?

5. Which Florida-based hospitality giant last week announced it has terminated franchise agreements with JSM Corporation and related entities, resulting in the closure of outlets in 10 locations?

6. Guruprasad Srinivasan has resigned as the executive director and group CEO of which business services provider with effect from May 31?

7. Which company has entered into a binding long-term supply and purchase agreement with Samsung C&T Corporation, South Korea, for the supply of Green Ammonia over a 15-year period?

8. Which proptech platform has partnered with National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) for research and broadcast across India’s real estate ecosystem?

9. Which IT firm last week announced its AI-powered digital twin platform for lung navigation, surgical planning, and respiratory diagnostics?

10. NMDC’s iron ore production has touched which milestone mark in FY26?

11. Which global apparel retailer last week announced that it has roped in cricketer Jasprit Bumrah as its brand endorser in India?

12. Which payments app has roped in cricketer MS Dhoni as brand ambassador?

13. Which Bengaluru-based real estate developer has announced actor Ranbir Kapoor as its brand ambassador alongside the unveiling of its refreshed brand identity?

14. Which lighting brand has launched the “Lights Change, Toh Vibe Change” campaign featuring actor Ranbir Kapoor?

15. Which waterproofing solution brand has launched a campaign featuring actors Ranbir Kapoor and Saurabh Shukla?

16. Which e-pharmacy platform has launched a campaign featuring actor Paresh Rawal to highlight awareness around substitute medicines?

17. Which pet food brand has launched a campaign featuring actress Huma Qureshi?

18. Which beauty brand has rolled out a new campaign ‘Nani Ka Secret’, featuring brand ambassador and actress Rashmika Mandanna?

19. Which sleep solutions brand unveiled the digital campaign ‘Dhamki Squad’ around World Sleep Day?

20. Which retailer has appointed Kalpana Unadkat, an independent director on its board, as chairperson of the company with effect from 1 April 2026?

21. Which pharma company will acquire and in-license a portfolio of branded generic products across sub-Saharan Africa from Swiss drugmaker Sandoz for an initial consideration of $12 million?

22. Which banking technology company has appointed former State Bank of India deputy managing director Nitin Chugh as group CEO and managing director?

23. Which London-headquartered hedge fund has appointed Maneesh Menon as its India director?

24. Which basmati rice brand has launched a campaign to promote its Classic Biryani Masala?

25. Which cloud kitchen biryani brand announced that cricketer MS Dhoni has officially expanded his role from strategic investor to official brand ambassador?

26. Which smartphone brand has entered into a brand partnership with cricketer Ishan Kishan?

27. Which skincare brand has announced Gen Z influencer Apoorva Mukhija, best known as Rebel Kid, as the brand ambassador for its sunscreen category?

28. Which menstrual hygiene brand has launched a digital campaign for its Secure Nights range?

29. Which innerwear brand has unveiled its Micro Modal fabric campaign, featuring brand ambassador and actor Varun Dhawan, with the positioning 'Pehenne mein mazza aayega’?

30. Which company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the intellectual property and brand rights of Morphy Richards in India and select South Asian markets for Rs 141.4 crore?

31. Which Finnish health-tech company has entered India with the launch of its smart ring?

32. Renault India last week relaunched which brand in India, with turbo petrol prices starting at Rs 10.49 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi)?

33. Which fashion platform has launched the campaign ‘Fashion As YOU Like It’, featuring actress Kiara Advani?

34. Which diagnostics chain has launched the campaign ‘#FaceItToday’, featuring actresses Malaika Arora, and Ishita Dutta?

35. Which jobs and talent platform has launched the film ‘Boss Aaj Kal’, featuring cricketer Jasprit Bumrah?

36. Which mosquito repellent brand has launched the film ‘Macchar Hai, Mehman Nahi’?

37. Which brand has appointed actress Malavika Mohanan as brand ambassador for its Marine Collagen and Skin Fuel Glutathione portfolio, for a campaign centred on ingestible skincare?

38. Which fabric enhancer brand from Marico has launched an ad in Malayalam with the positioning 'Super Strong Stiffness, All Day Long'?

39. Which jewellery brand has released a Gudi Padwa campaign film featuring actress Pooja Sawant?

40. Which company will acquire a 50% controlling stake in Spain-based gaming studio Bluetile Games and its in-house engagement platform BestPlay Systems for $100.3 million (about Rs 918 crore)?

41. Atanu Chakraborty has resigned as the chairman of which bank with immediate effect?

42. Which cement company will acquire a 26.18% stake in Sunsure Solarpark Seven, a renewable energy generation and transmission company, for up to Rs 19.2 crore?

43. Which French electronics brand last week forayed into the home refrigerator segment in India?

44. Which Artificial intelligence and analytics firm has acquired UK-based data and AI company Datavid for an undisclosed sum?

45. The board of directors of Bosch has approved a 50:50 joint venture with which company to manufacture electric vehicle components?

46. Private equity (PE) firm KKR will invest up to $310 million in which Delhi-based electric commercial vehicles manufacturer and its electric bus operating platform Allfleet?

47. Which realty major has tied up with the Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) to launch a Taj-branded hotel and residences in Noida for an investment of Rs 1,000 crore?

48. Which retailer has released an Eid campaign film centred on the idea of ‘Barkat’, a term commonly associated with abundance and well-being in households?

49. Which footwear brand has announced cricketer KL Rahul as a brand ambassador, coinciding with the launch of its ‘Play Hard, Rest Easy’ campaign?

50. Which company’s South African arm, Bevco, is set to acquire Crickley Dairy Proprietary for over 131 crore rupees?

51. Which children’s art supplies maker has partnered stationery major Luxor Writing Instruments to invest around Rs 400 crore in India over the next five years?

52. Which alcoholic beverages company has appointed Ronak Jain, an industry veteran, as Managing Director, effective March 19, 2026?

53. Which automobile brand has launched the campaign ‘Respect the young’?

54. Which pet nutrition brand released a new brand film under the theme “Unique Needs | Precise Nutrition”?

55. Which fragrance and devotional products brand has launched the campaign ‘Sab Shubh Hoga’, featuring cricketer MS Dhoni?

56. Which tiles and bathware brand has launched the campaign ‘Log Toh Poochenge Hi’, featuring actors Rashmika Mandanna and Ranveer Singh?

57. Which perfume company has appointed actor Ranveer Singh as its brand ambassador for the "Your Unseen Power" campaign?

58. Which MNC has partnered with EBG Group to launch a premium range of coffee machines and small kitchen appliances in India?

59. Which company last week said it will demerge its resorts and resort management business into Sterling Holiday Resorts Limited (SHRL)?

60. Which steel company last week opened its first ever scrap-based electric arc furnace (EAF), built at a cost of Rs 3,200 crore, to help drastically slash emissions?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1147 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli