April 5, 2026

Biz Quizzard 1149

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


1. Air Commodore (Dr.) Vijaypat Singhania passed away on March 28. He was the former chairman of which group?

2. The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has recommended Ashok Kumar Panda for the post of chairman and managing director of which PSU?

3. Which oil-to-metals conglomerate will break up into five listed companies in April?

4. Which personal care brand has unveiled a new TVC for its Hydra Refresh Gel, featuring brand ambassador and actress Sanya Malhotra?

5. Which brand has launched the campaign ‘My Home, My Way’ for its Larah dinnerware?

6. Which hair colour brand has launched a campaign featuring mother-daughter duo Raveena Tandon and Rasha Thadani?

7. Which UPI app has launched its IPL campaign featuring actor Salman Khan?

8. Which paint company has unveiled HERizons, a community for women?

9. Which electric scooter brand, in partnership with IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders, has launched the ‘6 for 6’ campaign?

10. Which company has acquired the automated teller machine (ATM) managed services business of Financial Software and Systems (FSS) Private Limited for a consideration of up to Rs 115 crore?

11. Which company said it has operationalised India’s first Port of Refuge (PoR)?

12. A division bench of the Delhi High Court has again barred which company from selling induction cooktops under the brand name Stella, Stelladexin, and other similar names?

13. The Delhi High Court has permanently restrained which Ahmedabad-based company from manufacturing, selling, and marketing its cancer drug under the trademark Bevatas?

14. Which antiseptic brand has launched the film ‘Shaadi Ka Ghar’?

15. Which company has launched Ayurveda Secrets, a premium personal care brand, marking its entry into the higher-end Ayurveda beauty segment?

16. Which chocolate brand has launched the campaign 'My Epic First Match #TheKhaasSeat', centered on first-time IPL match experiences?

17. Which investment app has launched the campaign ‘The Intelligent One’?

18. Which astrology app has launched a campaign comprising three digital films, focusing on everyday dilemmas around relationships, commitment, and financial stability?

19. Which company has launched a cross-border payments platform for Indian businesses, alongside a campaign titled 'No Borders. Just Business.’?

20. Which company will not renew its franchise agreement to operate US coffee and-donut chain Dunkin’ in India, ending a 15-year franchise deal amid recurring losses and weak growth?

21. Which business group has appointed Sriram Rangarajan as chief executive officer of its upcoming wires and cables business?

22. Which auto components manufacturer last week re-designated Venu Srinivasan, the current chairman emeritus and MD, as its chairman and MD with immediate effect?

23. Which steel wheel manufacturer’s MD, Srivats Ram, has been appointed as the company’s Chairman with effect from March 31, 2026?

24. Cricketer MS Dhoni has invested in which mobile-first, AI-driven storytelling platform, and joined the company as brand ambassador for its short-format drama app?

25. Which jewellery brand has launched the campaign ‘Lekhini’, featuring badminton player PV Sindu, in South India?

26. Which healthy snacking brand has unveiled its ‘Daily Fuel’ initiative, anchored by MasterChef India finalist Gurkirat Singh?

27. Which watch brand has launched the campaign ‘Never Same. Never Sane.’, featuring actor Siddhant Chaturvedi?

28. Which retailer has unveiled a new campaign ‘Fayda Meter’ under its “Time aur Paise Dono Bachaye” platform, featuring celebrity couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone?

29. Tata Chemicals has recorded which soda ash production milestone in FY26 at its Mithapur facility in Gujarat?

30. Which company last week announced the acquisition of Wokadine, a 46-year-old trusted brand, from Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd?

31. Which company has acquired a 60.20% stake in Gozoop Online for Rs 36.96 crore as part of a three-tranche deal?

32. Which MNC has agreed to buy sleep drug maker Centessa Pharmaceuticals in a deal worth up to $7.8 billion?

33. Which Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) has appointed Shashank Jain as the chief executive officer (CEO) & managing director (MD), effective July 1?

34. Which REIT will acquire a 2.6-million-sq-ft IT Park, Commerzone Pallikaranai, spread over 12.4 acres on the Pallavaram–Thoraipakkam Road (PTR) in Chennai, for Rs 2,541 crore?

35. Which housing finance company has launched the campaign “GharLelo”?

36. Which energy drink mix brand has launched the campaign ‘Har Din Ko Kar Recharge’?

37. Which pizza brand has launched the ‘Slice Maar’ campaign as part of its association with Rajasthan Royals for the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League?

38. Which e-commerce company has launched the campaign ‘Umpires For Sale’ featuring former international umpire Billy Bowden?

39. Which online pharmacy platform has rolled out its ‘On-time or Free’ (OTOF) campaign during the ongoing cricket season, aiming to drive awareness around its diagnostic services?

40. Which airline has named former pilot and International Air Transport Association (IATA) director general Willie Walsh as chief executive officer, subject to regulatory approvals?

41. China's Cosmx, the world's second-largest supplier of battery packs for smartphones, has signed a joint venture agreement with which Chennai-based company to source lithium-ion cells?

42. Which company will acquire around 60% in Niyam Group and anchor capital for its newly launched Lloyd’s Syndicate 2047, to tap India’s fast-growing reinsurance market?

43. Which baby care brand has launched a campaign featuring actress Yami Gautam Dhar to promote its Sterilizer for baby bottles?

44. Which smartphone brand has launched the campaign ‘The Monster Stunt’ featuring Rannvijay Singha and Nikhil Chinapa?

45. Which innerwear brand has launched a campaign featuring actor Saif Ali Khan?

46. Which payments app has launched the campaign ‘Mahi Way’, featuring cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni?

47. Which brand is promoting its milkshake through the campaign ‘The New Secret of Mahi Energy’, featuring cricketer MS Dhoni?

48. Which men’s sexual wellness brand has launched the campaign ‘Protect What’s Precious’ in collaboration with comedian Samay Raina, timed with the ongoing IPL season?

49. Cricketer Jitesh Sharma has collaborated with which QSR chain to promote the brand's new Crispy ShaWOWrma Wrap through a promotional video on his Instagram account?

50. Which MNC last week announced the merger of its food business with McCormick & Company to create a $20 billion revenue?

51. Which IT major has appointed Aparajita Puri as Managing Director for India and South Asia?

52. Which business personality has bought Raja Ravi Varma’s painting ‘Yashoda and Krishna’ for Rs 167.2 crore after an intense bidding war at a Saffronart sale?

53. Which Pune-based engineering firm last week appointed Aman Rahul Kirloskar as Managing Director for a five-year term effective April 1, 2026?

54. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) last week said it handled which milestone mark of cargo in fiscal year 2026?

55. Which condom brand has launched the campaign “Unwrap the Fun” featuring reality TV personality Baseer Bob?

56. Which compact SUV brand has launched the campaign ‘Drive to Shine’ featuring actor Pankaj Tripathi?

57. Which footwear brand has launched the film 'No Shortcuts, Only Grit' featuring actor Ayushmann Khurrana?

58. Which Ayurveda brand has introduced the Sandanya collection, a new skincare line, with actress Mahieka Sharma as the face of the campaign?

59. Which quick commerce platform specialising in baby and kids' products has appointed actress Parineeti Chopra as its brand ambassador?

60. Which telecom operator last week said it has reached the milestone of 650 million customers, citing GSMA Intelligence data, making it the second largest globally according to customer base?

61. Which business group has agreed to acquire Prudential Financial’s entire stake in PGIM India Asset Management?

62. Which Mumbai-based spirits maker has appointed Amar Sinha its managing director (MD)-designate effective April 2?

63. Nandita Sinha is stepping down as the CEO of which fashion etailer?

64. Which company has appointed cricketer Rohit Sharma and his wife Ritika Sajdeh as brand ambassadors as it looks to strengthen its visibility across key real estate markets in North India?

65. Which company has approved the acquisition of the remaining 73.5% stake in Axiom Ayurveda Private Limited for up to Rs 200 crore?

66. Which company has launched “MINAR Fortified Protein Plus MultiGrain Atta”, marking its expansion into the health and lifestyle foods category?

67. Which brand has opened its first franchise boutique in India in Noida, in partnership with Kapoor Watch Company and DLF Retail?

68. LG Electronics India has crossed which milestone sales mark for air conditioners in the first quarter of 2026?

69. Which streaming platform has made an entry into India’s fast-growing micro show category with the launch of Tadka?

70. According to a report last week, which brand is India’s best-selling passenger vehicle for the 2025-26 fiscal year (FY26)?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1149 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time. 

Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli

March 29, 2026

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