February 15, 2026

Biz Quizzard 1142

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


1. Monthly registration of limited liability partnerships (LLPs) topped which milestone-mark for the first time on record in January?

2.Which green energy company has entered into the packaged foods space with ‘Poshan’ and its initial roll-out started in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) this month?

3. Which full-service brokerage firm has appointed Vijay Kumar Goel as Managing Director?

4. Which nutritional drink brand has appointed cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as its brand ambassador?

5. Which logistics company has unveiled a new TV campaign “Go Beyond”, featuring former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, and cricketers Suryakumar Yadav and Abhishek Sharma?

6. Which direct-to-consumer perfume brand has launched a video featuring cricketer Suryakumar Yadav?

7. Which Mumbai-based real estate company has roped in former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar as brand ambassador?

8. Which instant loan app has released the film “Why Can’t Life Be a Perfect Ten” as it completes 10 years of operations?

9. Which financial services brand has launched the campaign ‘Zaroorat Mein Aapke Saath’, featuring actor Pankaj Tripathi?

10. Which FMCG company has agreed to acquire a 75% equity stake in Vietnamese direct-to-consumer skincare company Skinetiq Joint Stock Company?

11. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of R Vijay Anandh as the managing director & CEO of which bank?

12. Which company has entered into a binding arrangement to acquire Rashtriya Metal Industries (RMIL), India’s oldest maker of copper and copper alloy products, for around Rs 800 crore?

13. The market value of State Bank of India (SBI) topped which milestone mark for the first time last week?

14. MakeMyTrip last week announced a strategic partnership with which global hospitality group as part of a broader strategy to expand its direct international hotel inventory?

15. Which automobile company last week inaugurated a new greenfield facility at Panapakkam in Tamil Nadu?

16. Which commercial vehicles manufacturer has released a new film as part of its ‘Better Always’ philosophy?

17. Which paediatrician-recommended brand for baby sensitive skin, owned by Kenvue, has expanded its India portfolio with the launch of the Daily Moisture Cleansing Bar?

18. Which basmati rice brand has launched the campaign ‘Khubsurat Rishton Ki Khubsurat Taiyaari’ for the wedding season?

19. Which well known soap brand last week unveiled a new packaging, with actress Tamannaah Bhatia as brand ambassador?

20. Which company has acquired a majority stake in Australia-based Goodness Group Global, marking its entry into the country’s consumer goods market?

21. Which real estate and business services platform has acquired a 100% stake in SMS Integrated Facility Services from private equity firm Samara Capital in an all-cash transaction?

22. Which company has joined hands with BA Prerna Renewables to expand its presence in the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) segment of the clean energy sector?

23. Which kids’ personal care brand is launching a new range of shampoos, conditioners, body washes, and lotions featuring Peppa Pig?

24. Which MNC’s corporate foundation, Anandana, in partnership with the International Cricket Council, is bringing ‘#MaidaanSaaf’ to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 matches in India?

25. Which brand has launched a new digital-first recipe video series built around the idea 'MOM-FU: Maa ka Pyaar in a Korean avatar' for its range of Chinese sauces?

26. Which company has rebranded itself as Kharesiya Brands Pvt. Ltd., marking its transition from a single-category baby-care player into a diversified House of Brands?

27. Which home furnishing retailer has introduced a new brand position in India, ‘It All Starts at Home’, signalling a shift in how the company connects with Indian consumers?

28. Which brand has unveiled a new brand campaign ‘25 Years of keeping promises’ to mark 25 years of operations in India’s general insurance market?

29. Which brand has released a new brand film built around the idea of ‘Spa at Home’, positioning the bathroom as a personal space for everyday wellness rather than an occasional retreat?

30. Which company has acquired Tamil Nadu-based Southern Health Foods Private Limited, owner of the health foods brand Manna?

31. Which French pharma group is launching GATINN, a global platform dedicated to single pill combinations (SPCs) for cardiometabolic and venous diseases, based in India?

32. Global investment firm Carlyle Group has agreed to buy a strategic majority stake in which housing finance company for Rs 2,100 crore from Edelweiss Financial Services?

33. Which group into pharma products and allied technologies has entered into deep-tech manufacturing, advanced engineering, and automation solutions through Kairish Innotech?

34. Which beverage brand has unveiled its latest digital campaign film ‘The Office’ for Valentine’s Day?

35. Which gifting platform has launched its Valentine’s Day campaign ‘In My Lover Era’?

36. Which brand launched its Vintage watch series campaign for the AQ-240, targeting Gen Z with the "Never Just One" theme?

37. Which noodles brand has released a new campaign for its Magic Masala variant, featuring cricketer Jasprit Bumrah?

38. Which brand has launched a campaign featuring cricketer Virat Kohli to announce the launch of Airboost™, a next-generation mattress range designed to support deep, restorative sleep?

39. Which quick commerce brand has launched ‘RelationShop’, an in-app experience that redefines how consumers discover and shop for gifts this Valentine’s Day?

40. Which company's joint venture, I-Ven Realty Limited, has signed a hotel management agreement with the Swiss luxury hospitality firm Aman Group for a luxury project in Mumbai's Worli?

41. Which fashion brand has expanded into the fragrance category with the launch of its first perfume range, ‘Chase’ and ‘Fling’?

42. Which IT services firm has introduced a refreshed brand identity and positioning ““Business Creativity Partner”, and announced a name change?

43. Which airline’s Chief Commercial Officer Praveen Iyer, who is also one of the co-founders, has put in his papers, marking a second high-level exit?

44. Which cakes and desserts brand has unveiled its latest brand film, strengthening its brand ethos of ‘Never Stop Wishing’?

45. Which at-home beauty and wellness platform has launched a new digital campaign "Beauty With Brains", featuring actress Huma Qureshi?

46. Which greeting card and gifting company is launching a new retail format called 'Express' store to tap Gen Z?

47. Which airline has launched “The Premium You Deserve” campaign?

48. Which smartwatch brand has launched a film for Valentine’s Day, featuring comedian and creator Gursimran Khamba alongside his wife and actress Ismeet Kohli?

49. Which electric mobility solutions provider has launched “Pehla Kadam”, a long-term storytelling initiative that honours India’s delivery partners and gig workers?

50. Which group’s hospitality arm has announced a ‘strategic’ partnership with JOE & THE JUICE to launch and operate the international café brand in India?

51. Which electrical equipment manufacturer has appointed Janaki Kirloskar as its chief executive officer?

52. Which Hyderabad-based company has acquired Delhi-based AS Strategic as part of efforts to strengthen its push to build a globally embedded aerospace and defence platform?

53. Which brand has unveiled its new TVC campaign ‘India Ka Captain Cool’, featuring cricketer MS Dhoni for its residential air conditioners?

54. Which noodles brand has launched the digital campaign 'Mujhe Mirch Nahi Lagti' for its Spicy range?

55. Which paint company has released a new cricket-themed anthem ‘Rang De India’, building on its partnership with the BCCI as the Official Colour Partner of India Home Cricket?

56. Which adhesive brand for shoes launched the campaign ‘Jodi Salamat Rahe’ for Valentine’s Day?

57. Which dashcam brand has launched the digital campaign ‘Avoid Dash Dash’?

58. Which jewellery brand has launched the campaign ‘Legacy Is Our Biggest Gold’, featuring actor Ranbir Kapoor?

59. Which jewellery brand has unveiled "Soulmate Diamond Pair Rings", created in collaboration with De Beers?

60. Which drug firm will acquire 79% stake in Nutritionalab, the parent company of Wellbeing Nutrition, for Rs 1,583 crore?

61. Which company is acquiring the remaining 49% stake in Zywie Ventures (OZiva) for Rs 824 crore?

62. Which ecommerce company has unveiled a film to announce its sponsorship of the Namibian cricket team in the T20 World Cup?

63. Which denim brand has introduced the ‘#LoveAtFirstFit’ in-store activation, inviting couples to style each other while blindfolded?

64. Which home décor brand has launched the campaign 'Love That Feels Like Home'?

65. Which ergonomics and comfort solutions brand has launched its Valentine’s Day campaign “Red Flags Hurt”?

66. This Valentine’s season, which snack brand has launched Dilruba, a heart-shaped, chocolate-enrobed kaju katli designed for modern expressions of love?

67. Which hair oil brand has released an original music track as part of the digital campaign ‘Fit Chul, Hit Chul’, centred on West Bengal?

68. Which company has agreed to pay Astellas Pharma $120 million to settle the U.S. patent litigation with the latter over generic bladder disorder drug Mirabegron?

69. Which IT firm has launched Chia, a conversational AI chatbot that can automatically handle customer support requests for businesses?

70. Which renewable energy company and RJ Corp have entered into an equally owned joint venture that will start by investing Rs 1,700 crore in Africa for renewable energy generation projects?

71. Which electric vehicle manufacturer has launched a new three-wheeler, ‘UDO’?

72. Which watchmaker has created a limited-edition timepiece in chess player Gukesh Dommaraju’s honour?

73. Which company has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with L’Oréal India to manage all operations of luxury skincare brand Kiehl’s in India?

74. Which cookie brand has rolled out its Valentine’s Day campaign ‘Happy Cookiestage’?

75. Which jewellery brand has rolled out its Valentine’s Day campaign featuring celebrity couple and actors Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Khemu?

76. Which jewellery brand has launched the film ‘Dancing Hearts’ for Valentine’s Day?

77. Which toothpaste brand has launched the campaign ‘The Beauty Secret’, featuring actress Kriti Sanon and cricketer Abhishek Sharma?

78. Which edtech brand has unveiled its Valentine’s Day campaign ‘AI Love You’?

79. Which nutritious snacking brand has announced the appointment of cricketer Harshit Rana as its brand ambassador?

80. Which pharma company’s medical devices unit will buy up to a 55% stake in Switzerland’s Occlutech Holding for €99.4 million ($118 million)?

81. The Gujarat government last week appointed which business personality as chairman of the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City Company (GIFT City)?

82. Which beer brand has launched the campaign ‘Be Pro at Moving On’ for Valentine’s Day?

83. Which brand has unveiled a new summer campaign, featuring actress Shanaya Kapoor, for its Vitamin C + E Super Bright Sunscreen? 

84. Which company has elevated Manish Syag as managing director of its pet nutrition business in India?

85. Which Singapore-based flex space provider will launch its super-premium workspaces under brand The Collective in India in the coming months?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1142 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli

February 8, 2026

Biz Quizzard 1141

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


1. Which airport is set to become the first in the country to operate hydrogen-powered buses for passenger transportation?

2. The Delhi High Court has prohibited which company from selling its ‘Cool King Thanda Tel’ hair oil or any oil that resembles Emami’s Navratna oil in its packaging?

3. Actor Randeep Hooda has invested in which homegrown wellness and nutrition venture?

4. Which beauty brand has announced the appointment of actress Kiara Advani as its new brand ambassador for India?

5. Which beauty brand has announced the appointment of actress Sonam Kapoor as its brand ambassador from India?

6. Which pharma company has launched generic cancer drug Dasatinib Tablets, in multiple strengths, in the U.S.?

7. Which mortgage lender has announced the appointment of former State Bank of India chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara as its chairperson for a five-year term?

8. Which entertainment magazine has officially launched in India with its inaugural cover featuring actors Aamir Khan, Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, and Salman Khan?

9. Which jewellery brand has rolled out ‘The Shape of You’, a design-led styling feature that uses face-shape analysis to guide jewellery selection?

10. Which company has acquired a 50.1% equity stake in Sikhya Entertainment Private Limited (SEPL), one of India’s most globally recognised and awarded production houses?

11. Which jewellery brand has rolled out its Valentine’s season campaign ‘Bee My Valentine, every day’, featuring brand ambassador and actress Aneet Padda?

12. Which shapewear brand has unveiled an Instagram-first collaboration featuring celebrity Malaika Arora in a narrative that positions looking good as a playful offence?

13. Which brand has unveiled an online-exclusive limited-edition womenswear capsule with actress Khushi Kapoor?

14. Which footwear company has rolled out a refreshed chapter of its ‘Make Your Way’ campaign, with actress Sanjana Sanghi joining as the face of the initiative?

15. Which chocolate brand has launched its Valentine’s Day campaign ‘When in love, ask your heart, not AI.’?

16. Which packaged drinking water brand has unveiled a new television commercial, featuring actor Amitabh Bachchan?

17. Which beverage brand has unveiled its new campaign, marking a decisive evolution of its ‘Super Duper Refresher’ positioning?

18. Which automobile company has unveiled the “Deewane India ka Deewana Humsafar” campaign, featuring actor and brand ambassador Shah Rukh Khan, for T20 World Cup 2026?

19. Which automobile company has launched an integrated campaign ‘You Never Drive Alone’ as it debuts its brand-wide service programme ‘Super Care’?

20. Apple has set up its first education hub in India to offer skill-building and training programmes as well as its suite of development courses to its suppliers’ employees. Which city?

21. Which fashion accessories brand has launched Celestor 2.0, a dual band GPS smartwatch and announced badminton pair Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy as brand ambassadors?

22. The Reserve of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of VM Tonse as MD and CEO of which bank for three years from the date of taking charge?

23. Ajay Kapur has stepped down as Managing Director of which cement company on superannuation with effect from January 31?

24. Which company has signed an MoU with Italian defence major Leonardo to establish an integrated helicopter manufacturing ecosystem in India?

25. Which two-wheeler company last week forayed into the EV segment with the launch of an electric scooter - EC-06 - priced at Rs 1.67 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)?

26. Entrepreneur Ananya Birla has launched a new venture, marking the Aditya Birla Group’s entry into film production. What has it been branded as?

27. Which life insurance brand launched the digital film ‘Promises Forever’ derived from a social experiment conducted as part of its insight gathering ahead of Promise Day 2026?

28. Which tyre company has rolled out a new brand campaign ‘Har Safar Mein Dum Hai’, after announcing its association with the Indian cricket team as lead sponsor?

29. Which packaged water brand has unveiled the digital film ‘Peace in a Bottle’?

30. Walmart has become the first retailer ever to hit which milestone mark in market valuation?

31. Homegrown private equity firm ChrysCapital has bought a significant minority stake in which Bengaluru-based design and manufacturing solutions provider?

32. Which global accounting and consulting firm has acquired a majority stake in Affiniax Group, a UAE-based assurance and advisory firm, for an undisclosed amount?

33. Which company has executed a business transfer agreement to sell its technology park in Kolkata, along with 25.9 acres of land, for a total of Rs 670 crore to Srijan Group?

34. Which company has launched its paints business Haisha in the eastern region, including West Bengal and Bihar?

35. Which watch brand has launched the film ‘Watch Out For Us’, aimed at engaging younger consumers and reflecting evolving aspirations?

36. Which cookie brand has launched its Valentine’s Day campaign featuring actors Ananya Panday and Lakshya?

37. Which sportswear brand has onboarded cricketers Shivam Dube and Varun Chakravarthy to launch its “Move your body, move your mind” campaign?

38. Which brand last week announced the launch of its global campaign “Football is Calling” as the Official Smartphone Partner of the FIFA World Cup 26?

39. Which men’s fashion brand has launched the ‘Everyone Has an Opinion’ brand film on body positivity for men?

40. Which FMCG company has acquired a 60% stake in Cosmix, a startup that sells plant-based protein supplements, for Rs 375 crore?

41. Which quick service restaurant (QSR) chain operator last week named its finance head Manish Dawar as president and chief executive officer?

42. Which social media group has rolled out the third edition of its nationwide anti-scam awareness campaign, Scam Se Bacho, featuring actress Neena Gupta?

43. Which ethnic wear brand has launched the campaign ‘Portraits of Purpose’?

44. Which sports brand has rolled out a new campaign ‘Born to Beat the Odds’ across Mumbai ahead of the men’s T20 cricket tournament?

45. Which beverage brand has released a new brand anthem, featuring rapper Hanumankind and singer-composer Vishal Dadlani?

46. Which edible oil brand has unveiled its latest campaign ‘#TogetherTastesBetter’?

47. Which lifestyle brand has released a new Valentine’s Day campaign ‘Make Space for Love’, built around an everyday behaviour many women relate to - placing a bag on the seat beside them?

48. Which jewellery brand has unveiled a new Valentine’s Day campaign ‘Elements of Love’?

49. Which children’s nutrition brand has partnered with Marvel to launch a special-edition SuperMilk range aimed at children and teenagers?

50. Which steel company has become the first in India to receive a Green Steel certification?

51. Which video gaming company has strengthened its global footprint by acquiring EverMerge, a popular merge puzzle game from Big Fish Games, a subsidiary of Aristocrat Leisure?

52. Which energy drink brand has roped in cricketers Mohammed Siraj and Shreyas Iyer as brand ambassadors?

53. Which conductors, transmission cables, and speciality wires manufacturer has launched a television commercial featuring actor Sonu Sood?

54. Ahead of Valentine’s Day, which quick commerce brand released ‘Phools in Love’, a reactions-led digital film built around a public installation in Bandra, Mumbai?

55. Which innerwear brand has unveiled 'Underwoman', a brand campaign that transforms everyday wardrobe struggles into an entertaining cinematic universe?

56. Which fashion quick commerce brand has launched its Valentine’s Day campaign ‘Pyaar Baantte Chalo’?

57. Which beverage brand has launched the ‘Kadak Hai, Kadwi Nahi’ campaign, featuring actress Neena Gupta?

58. Which brand has onboarded actress Sreeleela as brand ambassador for its hair care category and unveiled a film for its Rosemary Anti-Hair Fall Shampoo ahead of Valentine’s Day?

59. Which financial services firm has unveiled a new digital campaign ‘Sahi Guidance’ to frame investing risks?

60. The number of highway car users who have bought FASTag Annual Pass has crossed which milestone mark in six months since the scheme was launched?

61. Which jewellery brand has rolled out its Valentine’s Day campaign ‘Kyunki Pyaar Jatana Zaroori Hai’?

62. Which general insurance brand has rolled out the second phase of its national brand campaign, Here Now, expanding the narrative from brand introduction to life-stage financial planning?

63. Which chocolate brand has launched the ‘Restore Valentine’s Day’ campaign?

64. Which personal care and beauty brand has teamed up with the global phenomenon show, Bridgerton - from Netflix and Shondaland - to unveil a new limited-edition collection?

65. Which pharma company has announced the launch of its nationwide awareness campaign, ‘Win Over Weight’, designed to help people move beyond weight-focused stigma?

66. Which audio and wearables brand has forayed into the dashcam segment with the Hive Dashcam series?

67. Which QSR chain has launched the ‘Tote-ally Yours Meal’ to celebrate Valentine’s Week?

68. Which ecommerce company has launched the campaign ‘This Valentine’s, Woo Her With Choreplay!’?

69. Which electric two where company has roped in cricketer Hardik Pandya as brand ambassador?

70. Which brand has set a new Guinness World Record for ‘the largest ice cream social party’?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1141 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli