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)?
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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.
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