August 16, 2026

Biz Quizzard 1168

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period August 10 - 15. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which renewable energy platform will acquire 1.4 gigawatt-peak (GWp) operational solar assets from ReNew at an enterprise value of 4,859 crore?

2. Which pharma company has launched Antibiotic Academy, an open scientific learning platform aimed at strengthening clinical dialogue and management of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in India?

3. Which spacetech startup has acquired spacecraft engineering company StarOps to strengthen its in-house satellite development capabilities?

4. Telecom regulator Trai has begun the phased implementation of which new series numbering system for service and transactional calls from utility, courier and logistics companies?

5. Which group last week announced the creation of a dedicated sector combining its Real Estate and Hospitality businesses, and named Amit Kumar Sinha as chief executive to lead it?

6. Which Mumbai-headquartered hospital is set to expand its international footprint with a super-speciality OPD (outpatient department) facility in Kazakhstan from early September 2026?

7. Which menswear brand has partnered with travel platform Escape Plan to enter the travel accessories category with a new luggage and travel line?

8. Which home décor platform has appointed actors Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra as its new brand ambassadors as it launches its new brand philosophy, ‘Fashion for Your Home’?

9. Which apparel brand has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Zenims, a denim range positioned around comfort, and has launched the campaign "Comfort is Sexy”?

10. Which microbrewery chain has acquired and merged with its US namesake to create a hospitality group with revenue of about Rs 450 crore?

11. Which entity has acquired jewellery brands Asmi and Sangini, marking its entry into the branded jewellery segment as part of its strategy to build a portfolio of established Indian brands?

12. Which international real estate brand is making its debut in South India with a 2.2-million-sq-ft luxury residential project being jointly developed by Tribeca Developers and Ira Realty?

13. Which company has launched the campaign ‘Clean Energy Humse Hai’ for the 18th season of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC)?

14. Which food brand has launched ‘Khaane Ke Saath No Mazaak’, a campaign focused on how everyday staples such as jaggery, ghee and wheat flour are made and processed?

15. Which kitchen essentials brand has launched the campaign 'Wrap karo. Unwrap karo.', featuring actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, for its Golden Embossed and 2-in-1 foil products?

16. Which bus booking platform has launched ‘Freedom Bottle’, an Independence Day campaign highlighting the challenges women face with hydration during long-distance bus journeys?

17. Which consumer electrical company has unveiled its Independence Day campaign, “Chalta Hai, Ab Nahi Chalega”?

18. Which food storage solutions brand has unveiled the campaign 'Freshness for Your Family'?

19. Which home appliances company has launched ‘4 Ghante Mein Itna Kuch’, a new D2C service proposition?

20. Which FMCG company has elevated Aasif Malbari as managing director and chief executive officer effective August 12?

21. FSSAI has banned the use of plastic and plastic-laminated packaging for which category under the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Amendment Regulations, 2026, notified on August 7?

22. Which electronics and manufacturing services company last week said it is in the process of incorporating a new subsidiary, Adivistar Electronics India?

23. Which personal care company has appointed Vikas Gupta as Chief Executive Officer – India, effective September 23, 2026?

24. Which jewellery brand has appointed actress Krithi Shetty as its brand ambassador for the southern markets of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka?

25. Which consumer finance company has announced the launch of its new Independence Day  brand campaign, ‘#KhudParNirbhar’?

26. Which stationery brand has launched a campaign for its Gelix Waterproof Gel Pen?

27. Which financial services company has launched a three-film campaign for its gold loan offering, featuring brand ambassador Jasprit Bumrah?

28. Which pregnancy detection brand has launched the campaign 'One Smile. Many Languages. One Good News.' for Independence Day?

29. Which real estate conglomerate marked its fourth consecutive year of Independence Day storytelling with the launch of ‘Ekta Ki Dhun’?

30. Which company has signed an agreement with Bhutan's Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) to jointly develop the 920 MW Punatsangchhu-III Hydroelectric Project in Bhutan?

31. Which company is set to launch Fabletics, a global activewear apparel brand, in India?

32. Following approval from the Central Zoo Authority (CZA), which location is set to become home to Asia’s first desert-themed drive-through night safari and zoological park?

33. Which facility management company has acquired 100% equity stake in Citelum India Private Ltd from Citelum S.A.S., France, a subsidiary of the French government-owned EDF Group?

34. Which brand has launched VYBE, a new menswear sub-brand targeted at younger consumers, alongside a music-led campaign featuring independent artists Tricksingh and THE IMBACHI?

35. Avik Chatterjee has taken over as the CEO of which restaurant company?

36. Which electric commercial vehicle brand has initiated international expansion with the rollout of its Super Auto platform across Nepal, Tanzania, and West Africa?

37. Which engineering conglomerate has secured an order to build India’s largest single-cluster artificial intelligence infrastructure facility?

38. Which company announced actor Abhay Deol as a Friend of the Brand for its watch portfolio for the coming 18 months?

39. Which brand has appointed Shah Rukh Khan as its brand ambassador for its serum, moisturiser, sunscreen, and face mask categories?

40. N Chandrasekaran last week announced his decision “not to offer himself for reappointment as chairman of which holding company when the current term ends on February 20, 2027?

41. Which eyewear maker launched ‘‘Drishti Ki Daud’ - Run for Vision’ initiative on its app for Independence Day?

42. Which cookware and appliances brand launched ‘Onam Combotsavam’ campaign, featuring Malayalam actress, lyricist and YouTuber Pearle Maaney as the brand’s ‘Combo Rani’?

43. Which brand has launched Hot Chips Style Asian Fiery Chilli, a new variant inspired by the chilli-forward flavour preferences of consumers across South India?

44. Which paint company has launched the print campaign '5000+ Colours of Freedom' for Independence Day?

45. Which PVC water pipes maker launched the campaign 'India Flows Free'?

46. Which audio social app has launched 'Dil Se Bol', a campaign about the fear of being judged for how you speak?

47. Which logistics company launched its Independence Day campaign ‘Corners of Courage’?

48. Which financial services company launched the campaign ‘Soch Ki Clarity’ for Independence Day?

49. Which business group’s Appliances Business has launched a multi-city OOH campaign celebrating India’s diverse handlooms?

50. IRCTC has awarded train branding advertising rights for the Lucknow-Delhi-Lucknow Tejas Express to which brand for six months, making it the first train in India to be named after a brand?

51. Which company has celebrated late advertising legend Piyush Pandey in its annual report?

52. Which company will sell its wholly owned football subsidiary, Jamshedpur FC, to Goa-based Churchill Brothers Football Club for a token consideration of Rs 100?

53. Which air conditioner maker is forming an equal joint venture with Atomberg to manufacture room AC compressors and parts?

54. On India’s 80th Independence Day, which corporate music academy marked 150 years of Vande Mataram with the music video ‘Desh Ek Raag 3’?

55. Which conglomerate last week announced a foray into the defence sector through a proposed partnership with British engine maker Rolls-Royce?

Please mail your answers on or before next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1168 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli

August 9, 2026

Biz Quizzard 1167

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period August 03 - 08. Hope you enjoy it.


1. The monthly registrations of electric two-wheelers crossed which milestone mark for the first time in July?

2. Which stationery brand has launched its latest brand campaign, "Every Year Counts"?

3. Which apparel brand has unveiled a new campaign, featuring actor Abhay Deol?

4. Which home décor and lifestyle brand has launched its Raksha Bandhan campaign, 'Gifts So Good, You'd Hate Gifting Them'?

5. Which company has launched the campaign 'Ghar Ka New Favourite' for its SmartClean robotic vacuum cleaner, featuring actress Shraddha Kapoor?

6. Which fashion retailer has launched its Onam campaign, featuring actress Preity Mukundhan, dancer and creator Sarangi Shyam, and DJ Attakkari?

7. Which jewellery retailer has launched its ‘Festival of Diamonds’ campaign featuring actress Ananya Panday?

8. Which jewellery retailer has launched the campaign ‘Celebrating You for 30 Years’?

9. Which brand has launched the campaign 'Build Naturally' for its Shilajit Gold Resin featuring brand ambassador and actor Tiger Shroff?

10. After nearly a century, which company is planning to permanently shut its 362-MW coal-fired AMGEN power plant in Ahmedabad’s Sabarmati area by December 2030?

11. TVS Motor Company has expanded which motorcycle brand edition with a new Doctor Doom-inspired variant?

12. Which British brewer has re-entered the Indian market after an absence of more than six decades, launching its premium beer portfolio in Delhi?

13. Which home appliances brand has announced the onboarding of actor and director Saurabh Shukla as the official  brand ambassador?

14. Which financial services company has launched ‘Kal Jaante Hain, Kal Banaate Hain’, its first brand campaign under its transformed brand identity?

15. Which confectionery brand has launched a limited-edition Tiramisu toffee?

16. Which actor and creator has entered the fragrance category with Sarkar, a perfume brand co-founded with IPLIX Media executives Neel Gogia, Rohit Raj, and Jag Chima?

17. Which health insurer has launched the campaign 'Setback Se Comeback Tak', featuring Saina Nehwal and Mirabai Chanu, around the recently concluded Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games?

18. Which tyre brand has launched its international adventure touring range - Trailhound STR - in India?

19. Which beauty brand has launched the campaign "10 & Trending"?

20. Which company’s offshore hydrocarbon business has secured a more than 15,000 crore order from Adnoc Offshore for a major project in West Asia?

21. Which company has received final approval from the US health regulator for its generic version of indocyanine green for injection, an optical imaging agent indicated for fluorescence imaging?

22. Which mutual fund has appointed Madhu Nair as the chief executive officer?

23. Which protein brand has expanded its snacking portfolio with the launch of Power Puffs, marking its entry into the puffed snacks category?

24. Which brand has launched the next chapter of its 'Let Them Talk' campaign in India, featuring actor and brand ambassador Siddhant Chaturvedi to introduce the Echo II footwear range?

25. Which paint brand has launched the campaign 'Many Hearts, One Onam'?

26. Which tractor brand has launched its Punjab-focused campaign, 'Duniya Vich Ikko Lalkaar', with a music video featuring singer Sukhbir Singh and actor-singer Parmish Verma?

27. Which liquid detergent brand for bucket washing has launched the campaign 'Naye Zamane Ki Dhulayi’?

28. Which consumer technology brand has unveiled the campaign 'Start with Nothing', featuring actress Zeenat Aman, actor Siddhant Chaturvedi, and hip-hop duo Seedhe Maut?

29. Which footwear brand has signed actor Ali Fazal for its latest campaign, 'Style Ka Naya Andaaz'?

30. Which company has announced its entry into India's packaged snacking market with the launch of WeMe, a digital first snacking  brand aimed at Gen Z and Millennial consumers?

31. Which French luggage brand has introduced Alu’r, its first aluminium luggage collection in India, as part of its 80th anniversary and a broader push to expand its retail footprint in the country?

32. Which brand, part of the Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting portfolio, has entered India’s premium air care market with the launch of Floralis, a new home care sub-brand?

33. Which investment and trading platform has launched 'Dhan Ki Bhasha – The Language of Money', a campaign centred on the role of money in everyday life and across generations in India?

34. Which talc brand has launched the Malayalam campaign 'Priye Sundari', featuring actress Priya Prakash Varrier as its brand ambassador?

35. Which MNC launched a global campaign, 'Cheers to Beer', ahead of International Beer Day on August 7?

36. Which brand has launched a campaign for its Kaashika jewellery collection, inspired by the architecture, culture and heritage of Kashi (Banaras)?

37. Which brand has launched 'Farak Clear Hai', a television campaign focusing on the making of its transparent soap bar?

38. Which brand has launched a campaign featuring actor Aamir Khan to unveil 'Total Cover', describing it as India's first comprehensive warranty commitment in the plywood category?

39. Which basmati rice brand has roped in Chef Ranveer Brar as brand ambassador and has launched the campaign “Har Dish Ko Banaye Very Very Nice” for its latest offering?

40. Global investment firm KKR announced the acquisition of the India hospitals of which Sweden-based healthcare and diagnostics company for $1.39 billion?

41. Which Barcelona-based fragrance house has appointed Shekhar Srinivasan as Managing Director for India, effective August 4, 2026?

42. Which brand is launching a new collection, spanning innerwear, outerwear, and accessories, inspired by fan-favourite Disney and Marvel characters?

43. Which brand has unveiled a new campaign, 'Matchy Matchy pH', centred on the importance of maintaining a baby's natural skin pH balance?

44. Which chocolate gifting brand has unveiled its new Raksha Bandhan campaign ‘#ThisTakraarIsSweet’?

45. Which personal care brand has launched the campaign ‘Shower With Benefits’ as it looks to strengthen its position in the body care category?

46. Which airline has appointed former Ethiopian Airlines chief Tewolde Gebremariam as its CEO?

47. Which company has partnered with US apparel brand SKIMS to bring the Kim Kardashian co-founded label to India?

48. Which customer engagement and cloud telephony platform has unveiled the campaign ‘#LikeAFriend’, to coincide with Friendship Day?

49. Which consumer finance brand has launched a campaign, featuring actress Nayanthara, with a brand film built around the theme ‘#DreamsGetWings’?

50. IndiaRF, backed by Piramal Finance and Bain Capital, has acquired a majority stake in which Belagavi-based machine castings maker for about Rs 2,000 crore?

51. Which state-owned miner has emerged as the 'preferred' bidder for the Gadadharpur Iron Ore Block in Odisha's Kendujhar district, marking its entry into iron ore mining?

52. Which UPI app last week announced the launch of splitStore, extending the simplicity and ubiquity of UPI into seamless, responsible access to credit?

53. Which brand last week launched Powerplay, a ready-to-drink nutritional milkshake marking its entry into India's ready-to-drink dairy beverages segment?

54. Which healthcare financial infrastructure platform last week announced a strategic partnership with Petos Insurance (“Petos”), a pet health insurance and wellness platform in India?

55. Which beauty and fashion retailer will acquire a 51% stake in Mumbai-based skincare brand Aminu for Rs 32 crore in an all-cash deal?

56. Which retail entity has acquired Furrl’s technology, including its AI Styling Engine and commerce app?

57. Which tequila maker, the world’s largest, is launching direct operations in India through spirits unit Proximo?

58. TVS Vehicle Mobility Solutions (TVS VMS) last week announced a strategic collaboration with which company's electric medium and heavy commercial vehicles division?

59. Lumina Datamatics, which is into content, retail support, and technology solutions, last week said it had acquired 100% stake in which Chennai-based publishing technology company?

60. Which consumer technology company has introduced Mijia, its dedicated home and lifestyle sub-brand, as it accelerates the expansion of its home ecosystem in India?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1167 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli