October 18, 2026

Biz Quizzard 1177

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period October 12 - 17. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which company has launched its globally recognised Colorcoat range of pre-painted steel products in India?

2. Which company has begun manufacturing colour-coated steel at its plant in Bokaro, Jharkhand?

3. Rajasthan’s pollution control board has revoked which company’s operating consent for its Alwar brewery and ordered its closure, citing particulate emissions nearly 8 times above the permitted limit?

4. Which business group has appointed Harshad Jain as CEO of its FMCG business, effective October 12?

5. Which gaming company’s founder Nitish Mittersain has st­epped down as MD and transitioned to the role of non-executive director, effective October 11?

6. Which Retail REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) has appointed Siddharth Nawal as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer-designate?

7. Which tile-fixing solutions brand has appointed actor Ranveer Singh as its brand ambassador, and launched the campaign “Tile Expert Ka Tile Adhesive”?

8. Which technology company has appointed actor and dancer Raghav Juyal as its brand ambassador in India, and launched the campaign 'Smooth Moves, Smoother Service!'?

9. Which at-home beauty and salon services platform has announced actress Vaani Kapoor as the face of its upcoming brand campaign series?

10. Which Indian business personality has been awarded the Chevalier de l’Ordre national de la Légion d’Honneur (Knight of the National Order of the Legion of Honour), France’s highest civilian award?

11. Which company has entered into an agreement to acquire Falcon Agrifriz Foods’ frozen potato processing business in Gujarat, India?

12. Which beverage brand has launched its Durga Pujo campaign, ‘Ekshathei Gold- Being Together is Gold’?

13. Which brand has unveiled the film ‘Heera Kehta Hai’, featuring actress Yami Gautam Dhar, to showcase fine jewellery?

14. Which jewellery retailer has roped in actress Pratibha Ranta as brand ambassador?

15. Which jewellery brand has launched a campaign, featuring actress Triptii Dimri, for Adhyantara, its latest jewellery collection?

16. Which footwear brand has launched ‘Greatest of Today’ (G.O.T.), a campaign featuring actors Tamannaah and Lakshya Lalwani as brand ambassadors?

17. Which footwear brand has launched its Autumn-Winter campaign, ‘Our Kinda 9-5’, focusing on how young consumers split their time between work and after-hours plans?

18. Which hospitality company has released a new campaign film featuring its global brand ambassador Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as part of its ‘Stay in the Moment’ platform?

19. Which kitchen and home solutions brand has launched its Diwali campaign featuring actress Dia Mirza?

20. Which MNC has partnered with Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TPMV) to produce vehicles in India using the latter’s platforms for supplying to more than 50 countries worldwide?

21. Which company has launched Shunya, a new eyewear collection inspired by Indian music, featuring 37 styles across eyeglasses and sunglasses?

22. Which diagnostic services provider this week said its subsidiary has acquired the remaining 30% equity stake in Centrapath Labs?

23. Which activewear brand has released a campaign film built around the thought ‘Maa Aschhe. Boshe Thaki Ki Kore?’, or ‘Maa is coming. How can we possibly sit still?’?

24. Which bakery brand has launched its festive campaign, ‘Unwrap the Joy of Celebrations’, built around six rituals and traditions associated with celebrations in West Bengal?

25. Which brand has launched a campaign, featuring actress Medha Shankr, for its Anti-Hairfall range?

26. Which on-demand hyperlocal delivery service has released a new brand film ‘Toh Pehle Bata Deta’, featuring actor Manoj Pahwa?

27. Which men’s jewellery brand has unveiled a new campaign, featuring cricketer Rohit Sharma and music composer Anirudh Ravichander?

28. Which online pharmacy for super-specialty and critical care medicines has unveiled the film ‘Kuch Hoga Toh Batana’ for its ‘Care for the Caregiver’ initiative?

29. Which Ayurvedic cough syrup brand has launched the campaign “Honey aur Herbs ka Fusion, Khaansi ka Asardar Solution”?

30. Which hospitality major has announced the debut of its luxury brand, LXR Hotels & Resorts, in India with the opening of The Den Bengaluru?

31. Which software-as-a-service company said it will acquire New York-based SaaS management platform Torii?

32. Which company has expanded its beverage portfolio with the launch of Joyland flavoured  milk?

33. Which beauty and personal care company has unveiled a new corporate identity and logo, along with the tagline ‘Where Beauty Evolves’?

34. Which colour cosmetics brand has launched its new ‘Alter Ego’ collection with a campaign featuring brand ambassador and actress Tamannaah Bhatia?

35. Which beauty brand has launched the campaign “Iss Festive Thoda Aurr”?

36. Which paint company has unveiled its new Pujo film ‘Mon Jitey Nilo’?

37. Which chocolate gifting brand has launched its festive campaign '#ThisNokJhokIsSweet'?

38. Which paint brand has launched the campaign ‘Naya Ghar’?

39. Which mattress brand has launched its Durgo Pujo campaign ‘Ei Pujate, Upgrade Korun, Aramei Thakun’?

40. Canadian billionaire Prem Watsa’s Fairfax Financial Holdings will acquire a majority 60.72% stake in which bank for 52,878 crore ($5.5 billion)?

41. Which oil and gas logistics company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire an 89.8% stake in Dubai-based Tristar Holdings for an equity consideration of $809 million?

42. Which lifestyle and community platform for adults aged 50 and above has announced actor, entrepreneur and fitness enthusiast Suniel Shetty as its brand ambassador?

43. Which natural diamond jewellery brand has appointed actor Sharvari as its first brand ambassador?

44. Which online bus ticketing platform has launched the campaign ‘Bus Travel Ka Tareeka Badal Raha Hai’?

45. Which smartphone brand has launched the campaign 'There’s Always More to Find', featuring cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle?

46. Which financial services company has launched a 37-day festive campaign titled ‘Sapno Ka Celebration’?

47. Which travel fintech brand has launched ‘Travel Unreasonably’, a digital-first campaign built around the idea that people do not always need a specific reason to travel?

48. Which body lotion brand has launched the campaign “Softness Aisi, Dil Dhoondhe Choone Ke Bahane.”?

49. Which watch brand has featured actress and brand ambassador Sharvari in its latest Diwali campaign, spotlighting the Ophelia Mini Mesh in Rose Gold?

50. Which pharma company will invest €48 million to acquire a 70% stake in Belgium-based biotechnology company Armed Cell Therapeutics?

51. Which consumer good maker, known for its deodorant brand, has appointed Manoj Gadgil as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO)?

52. Mayank Jain has joined which property platform as chief executive officer, effective October 1, 2026?

53. Which basmati rice brand has appointed actress Yami Gautam Dhar as its brand ambassador?

54. Which sportswear and athleisure brand has appointed cricketer Suryansh Shedge as its brand ambassador?

55. Which company has launched its ‘Four Years Sorted’ campaign, centred on its four-year unconditional warranty for select water purifiers?

56. Which automobile company has launched the campaign film 'The Real Steal'?

57. Which platform has unveiled a new film 'Pehle jaanch, phir sawaari', highlighting its pre-delivery inspection (PDI) service for new and pre-owned cars?

58. Which mental health service provider has launched ‘#UnpackTheBaggage’, a public awareness campaign?

59. Which children’s footwear brand has launched ‘U/A: Free the Child’, a new brand campaign targeting children aged 8 to 13?

60. A joint venture between which company and Sunshine Healthcare has signed an agreement with the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka to set up a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in the island nation?

61. Which Canada-based subsurface engineering firm has announced that it is set to enter the Indian market?

62. Which home décor and lifestyle brand has launched its first Kansa collection, featuring actress Bhumi Pednekar and her sister Samiksha Pednekar?

63. Which Korean skincare brand has signed actress Nitanshi Goel as its first brand ambassador in India?

64. Which lifestyle brand has launched its festive campaign, ‘Your Kinda Gifts, for Your Kinda People’?

65. Which Marie biscuit brand has launched ‘My Pujo Moment of Gold’, a campaign inviting consumers across West Bengal to share personal memories from the festive season?

66. Which electric scooter brand has launched ‘The Sway Wave’, a new TVC built around the colour-shifting spectral finish of its recently launched dual-tone variant?

67. Which fabric brand has launched ‘Tag Check Kiya Kya?’, a campaign encouraging consumers to check fabric labels before buying clothes?

68. Which beverage brand has launched ‘Don’t Go Na’, a seven-episode digital micro-drama series centred on festive gatherings, hospitality and a budding connection?

69. Which AI brand has launched its festive campaign, showcasing new Hindi voices Neer and Leher for users?

70. Which electric two-wheeler maker’s wholly owned subsidiary has received regulatory approval on October 15 to distribute and service insurance policies?

71. Which IT services company, through its step-down subsidiary, has executed a definitive agreement to acquire a 20% stake in US-based startup FLARRE(dot)AI, Inc. for $2,000 in cash?

72. Which agri-input company has introduced Tembotrax, an early post-emergence herbicide containing ‘Tembotrione 34.4% SC’, for weed management in maize and sugarcane cultivation?

73. Which Raipur-based smart TV brand has appointed actor Vicky Kaushal as its brand ambassador and launched its first major national campaign?

74. Google has brought which actress into its Android family as part of a global collaboration that brings together Bollywood and Formula 1?

75. Which telecom brand has launched India’s first prepaid family plan offering users the flexibility to share data with family members, whenever someone is running low on data?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1177 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli

October 11, 2026

Biz Quizzard 1176

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period October 05 - 10. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation has acquired a 49% stake in a unit of which renewable energy company for Rs 375 crore?

2. Which company has received final approval from the US health regulator to manufacture and market Perampanel tablets in various strengths?

3. Which nutraceutical contract manufacturer has appointed Sundeep Talwar as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO)?

4. Which life insurance brand has rolled out 'Har Kal Aasaan' tagline with new brand identity?

5. Which health and hygiene brand has launched the campaign ‘Life Hard Nahi, Aapka Paani Hard Hai’, featuring actress Parul Gulati, for its Water Softener range?

6. Which smartphone brand has launched the campaign ‘Jitna Bada Dil, Utni Badi Selfie’, featuring actors Bobby Deol and Divyenndu Sharma?

7. Which footwear brand has unveiled a new campaign under its global ‘Feel It All’ platform, featuring brand ambassador and cricketer KL Rahul?

8. Which camera maker has launched ‘The Creator’s Cut’, a campaign focused on video-first storytelling and creators across food, fitness and festive content?

9. Which lifestyle brand has launched the campaign ‘Always Holding Your Hand’, featuring actress and brand ambassador Kriti Sanon, for its bags?

10. Which company has raised its stake in Satiya Nutraceuticals, owner of plant-based nutrition and personal care brand Plix, to 84.09%?

11. Which former Union minister has turned entrepreneur and launched vegan pet food brand ‘Woofly’?

12. Which eyewear brand has announced actor Ranveer Singh as brand ambassador for India?

13. Which health food and nutrition brand has partnered with actress Sara Ali Khan as its brand ambassador?

14. Which brand has named actor and director Farhan Akhtar its first Indian Brand Ambassador for watches?

15. Which brand has unveiled the campaign ‘Skin Barrier Strong. Toh Skincare Routine On’ for its moisturiser range?

16. Which brand has released a new film featuring actress Pratibha Ranta to showcase its gourmand fragrance collection?

17. Which company has launched a three-film campaign for its Luxuriem range of premium four-door refrigerators, bringing back the brand's iconic jingle in a new format?

18. Which ride hailing platform has unveiled a new campaign to promote its First Ride Free offer for eligible new riders?

19. Which almond brand is launching a new festive campaign ‘Badam for EveryBuddy’ and giving consumers a reason to rethink their Diwali gift list?

20. Which jewellery brand unveiled ‘Her Again’, a collection that draws on India’s spice heritage as its central design language, featuring sitarist and composer Anoushka Shankar as campaign muse?

21. Which jewellery brand unveiled Padmika, a 22-karat gold festive collection inspired by Goddess Lakshmi, ahead of the festive season?

22. Which egg brand has appointed actor Boman Irani as its brand ambassador and launched the campaign 'Turn Your Day Sunny Side Up'?

23. Which brand has launched its Apex Power Bank Series with a new brand film built around the proposition ‘Power That You Can Bank On’?

24. Ravi Sam, MD of Adwaith Lakshmi Industries Pvt. Ltd and Adwaith Textiles Pvt. Ltd, Coimbatore, has been elected as Chairman of which industry body for 2026-27 to 2027-28?

25. Which mobility-focused engineering and R&D technology company has appointed Faiz Ahmad as its Chief Executive Officer with effect from November 1, 2026?

26. Which company has named actress Sreeleela as the Vibe Face of its smartphones?

27. Which company has appointed actress Rashmika Mandanna as brand ambassador for its Imaging Solutions business, covering Electronic Imaging, instax and Photo Imaging?

28. Which Pune-based real estate developer has unveiled ‘Zameen Se Rishta’, a new campaign for Land of Dreams, its 63-acre plotted development in Vadgaon Lonavala Growth Corridor?

29. Which brand has launched its festive campaign ‘A Doughnut For Every Moment #ThisOneStays'?

30. Which healthcare company has entered into an agreement to exclusively operate and manage Mission of Mercy Hospital and Research Centre on Park Street in Kolkata?

31. Which automotive retail software provider has appointed Sudhakar Ramakrishna as President and Chief Executive Officer?

32. Which audio products brand has entered the 5G smartphone category with the launch of One 5G?

33. Which zero-added-sugar beverage brand has appointed Palash Arneja as Founder and chief executive officer?

34. Which consumer electronics brand has launched its Power+ Led Tv, which comes with an in-built battery designed to keep the television running during power outages for up to three hours?

35. Which Pune-based real estate developer has appointed actor Ranbir Kapoor as its brand ambassador?

36. Which tyre company has partnered with Punjabi singer, actor and car enthusiast Parmish Verma for "Drive Thru," a track from his debut album Victory Lap featuring Wazir Patar?

37. Which crypto investing and trading platform has launched a campaign featuring actors Ronit Roy and Darsheel Safary to introduce a new feature, Market Protect?

38. Which paint brand has launched the campaign ‘A Stroke Unmatched’?

39. Which brand has launched ‘Designed for a Better You’, a campaign featuring two films for its Klip-N-Store Glass Containers and Vita Rich Slow Juicer?

40. Which global alternative investment major has acquired a 10.5 million sq ft logistics portfolio from ESR India for $450 million (Rs 4,300 crore)?

41. India is set to get its first public American university, with the University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) receiving a Letter of Intent (LoI) from the University Grants Commission (UGC) to establish a campus. Which city?

42. Which company has partnered with Norwegian renewable energy technology company Ocean Sun to introduce the latter's innovative membrane-based floating solar technology in India?

43. State-owned Power Finance Corporation’s arm, PFC Consulting, on October 6 transferred a project special purpose vehicle (SPV), Satara Power Transmission, to which company?

44. Which electronic manufacturing services major has entered into a joint venture agreement with Gemtek Technology Co to manufacture optical transceivers and other telecom products in India?

45. Which agri input company has launched Fujita, a systemic fungicide for the control of rice blast (Pyricularia oryzae), one of the major fungal diseases affecting paddy cultivation?

46. Which Korean company is entering India with the launch of its QSR brand Bibigo Bapsang?

47. Which battery brand has announced its entry into the mosquito protection category with the launch of India’s first portable liquid vaporizer?

48. Which company has acquired 100% of Purvi Gems & Jewellery (India) for Rs 9 crore in an all-cash transaction?

49. Which diesel and natural gas engines manufacturer has announced the appointment of Gbile Adewunmi as MD?

50. Actor Varun Dhawan has joined which biofortified staples brand as an investor and brand ambassador?

51. Which brand has collaborated with actor Akshay Kumar for its fashion luggage business?

52. Which brand has expanded its value-added portfolio with the launch of Chicken Jhol Momos in a frozen format?

53. Which hair oil brand has launched ‘Shanti Se Poocho’, an AI-led initiative that introduces ‘Shanti’, a digital companion designed to help women navigate everyday questions and decisions?

54. Which camphor brand has launched ‘Shubh Shuruat’, a digital film centred on the rituals and traditions associated with Navratri?

55. Which saree brand has launched the campaign “Aap se hi poora, har shringaar” for its  ‘Solah Shringaar’ collection?

56. Which brand has launched the campaign ‘Itna Drama Kyun?’, featuring actress Vidya Balan, for its towels and bedsheets?

57. Which brand has unveiled a new campaign for its Gentle Baby Wash, centred on the concerns surrounding a baby’s first bath?

58. Which pet nutrition brand has launched the campaign ‘Effortlessly Premium’ featuring actress and pet parent Kalki Koechlin?

59. Which brand has expanded its menstrual hygiene portfolio with ProComfort Period Panty?

60. Which PSU has launched the second season of its consumer awareness campaign, ‘Wah Kya Energy Hai’, with four short films and a campaign anthem, ‘Naye Bharat Ki Nayi Energy’?

61. Which fashion brand has launched ‘Styled by Ananya’, a festive campaign featuring brand ambassador and actress Ananya Panday?

62. Which brand has launched its winter Fleece campaign featuring actress Kriti Sanon, and cricketer Jasprit Bumrah?

63. Which colour cosmetics brand has collaborated with actress Rhea Chakraborty to launch Caught Blushin’, a new blush?

64. Which noodles brand has introduced 'The Togetherness Table', a social experiment aimed at addressing emotional distance in close relationships?

65. Which brand has relaunched its Volaris watch with dual-time functionality, featuring cricketer Abhishek Sharma in the campaign for the new model?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1176 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli