Biz Quizzard 1073

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period October 14 - 19. Hope you enjoy it.

1. The total renewable energy-based electricity generation capacity in India crossed which milestone mark in September?

2. Which skincare brand launched a campaign featuring actor Jim Sarbh, with the theme ‘When your skincare routine is so good, you cannot help but touch your face!’?

3. Which bank has launched its festive campaign with the positioning “Achhai kabhi rukni nahi chahiye”?

4. Which automobile brand has launched the campaign ‘Live Business Class’?

5. Which consultancy has acquired a majority stake in Bengaluru-based Summit Consulting Services for Rs 45-65 crore ($5-8 million) in a cash and stock deal?

6. Which meat and seafood home-delivery service's parent company, Delightful Gourmet last week said that it has acquired Bengaluru-based offline retailer My Chicken and More?

7. Which jewellery brand has launched the ‘Navrang’ campaign, unveiling '9 shades of love'?

8. Which visa processing platform has unveiled its first-ever brand campaign ‘Visas on Time, Guaranteed’?

9. Which cooking oil brand has launched the campaign "Barso Ka Bharosa - Ab Nayi Pehchan Ke Sath", featuring actress Raveena Tandon?

10. Which hospital chain has acquired a five-storey hospital property in Mumbai’s western suburb Andheri for Rs 415 crore?

11. Which chipset platform has launched "Power to Move", its first-ever festive season campaign in India?

12. This ‘World Sight Day, which eye care brand has launched the 'Eye Test Menu' initiative to make Indian roads safer?

13. Which Vedanta Group company has appointed marathon runner Sufiya Sufi as its brand ambassador for the next two years?

14. Which beauty brand has announced the onboarding of actress Parineeti Chopra as its first-ever brand face?

15. Actor Rana Daggubati has invested in which all-white lifestyle brand?

16. Which social media major has launched its safety campaign ‘Scams se Bacho’, featuring actor Ayushmann Khurrana?

17. Which quick commerce platform has launched a campaign celebrating the legacy of Soan Papdi, officially appointing the sweet as its Come Back Officer (CBO)?

18. Which online marketplace for insurance appointed Prasun Sikdar as its first managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) for a period of three years?

19. Which edtech company’s cofounder and managing director Mayank Kumar has stepped down from his executive role to start a new venture?

20. Which global industry association has elected Tata Steel's managing director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Thachat Viswanath Narendran as its chairman?

21. Which MNC has acquired Bengaluru-based Prescinto Technologies (Prescinto), a solar monitoring and analytics platform that provides asset performance management (APM) SaaS for renewables?

22. Which company will build India's first indigenously manufactured bullet train for a total contract value of Rs 866.87 crore?

23. Which Chennai-based drone startup has developed an agricultural drone 'Vihaa' and is set to release an indigenous version with a 20-kg payload, featuring improved unit economies?

24. Which bank is set to acquire Future Group’s stake in its life and non-life insurance joint ventures with Italian insurer Generali?

25. Which consumer electronics brand has roped in cricketer Axar Patel as its brand ambassador?

26. Which beverage chain has announced the launch of its new Diwali campaign, ‘#MeriSpecialJagah’?

27. Which sports brand has unveiled a film featuring actors Ibrahim Ali Khan Pataudi and Ayesha Kanga for its iconic Palermo sneaker?

28. Which health-tech platform has launched a digital campaign, ‘#Unlabelthetruth’?

29. Which dairy brand has launched a campaign for its Khushiyan Mithai range?

30. Which ethnic snacks maker’s subsidiary has acquired a majority 53% stake in Lucknow-based cafe and artisanal sweets chain Hazelnut Factory Food Products Private (THF) for Rs 131 crore?

31. Which Chennai-based AI-driven digital engineering company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in the Kochi-based product engineering services company Experion?

32. Which 174-year-old British brand will launch a range of luxury products in the Indian market early 2025?

33. Which handbag brand has launched the ‘#MadeForMore’ campaign, featuring actress Sharvari, to introduce its A/W 24 collection?

34. Which vegan beauty brand has unveiled its new tagline ‘we have chemistry’?

35. Which celebrity-owned beauty brand has launched the ‘Ghus Ghus Ke' campaign that shines a light on its founder?

36. Which brand launched an awareness campaign on Global Handwashing Day with the message “Ab aadhi adhuri safai karoge, toh zindagi ke pure maze kaise loge”?

37. Which augmented reality mobile game by Niantic has announced actor couple Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh as the brand ambassadors for India?

38. Which electric two-wheeler manufacturer has launched a campaign featuring comedian and actor Kiku Sharda to highlight the savings and sustainability features of its scooters?

39. Which AutoTech platform has launched a brand film with the theme "For the Drives That Take You Back."?

40. Which company has agreed to acquire a 51% stake in Mothercare’s India operations for 16 million pounds (about Rs 175 crore)?

41. Which company last week announced the acquisition of Thomas Assessments Private Limited (TAPL) from global firm Thomas International?

42. Which celebrity has launched a commercial featuring himself for his jewellery brand, Tyaani?

43. Which beauty and wellness e-commerce giant has unveiled the campaign 'Find Your Beautiful,' to further establish itself as India’s go-to beauty destination?

44. Which lighting brand unveiled its new television commercial ‘Hum raaton mein sooraj ugaate hain’, featuring brand ambassador and former cricketer Rahul Dravid?

45. Which sweets and snacks company has teamed up with the Turkish Hazelnut Exporters Associations to introduce a line of eight premium hazelnut-based sweets?

46. Which coffee-first QSR brand is marking its 8 years with the 'Inspiring Indian Crea8ors' campaign?

47. Which brand has brought back the Skyhand OG sneaker for the first time since 1994, and has launched a campaign featuring actress Shraddha Kapoor?

48. Which automobile company has introduced a new campaign “Space Bhi. Mileage Bhi.” to promote its dual-cylinder CNG technology?

49. Which food delivery platform has launched its Diwali campaign, featuring actor and comedian Sunil Grover?

50. Aiming to deepen its presence in India, which company will introduce its budget hotel brand Microtel?

51. Which publisher has launched a video 'Honouring Silent Architects of India's Tomorrow' as a tribute to the dedicated booksellers who play an essential role in students' educational journey?

52. Which cookware company has announced the elevation of Venkatesh Vijayaraghavan as Managing Director (MD)?

53. Which bank last week said it will be acquiring the Rs 4,100-crore personal loan book of Standard Chartered Bank, India?

54. Which pharma company has announced the appointment of Shyamakant Giri as its new chief executive officer, effective January 15, 2025?

55. Which company’s joint venture with Japan’s JFE Steel Corp will fully acquire Thyssenkrupp Electrical Steel (TKES) India for Rs 4,051.40 crore?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1073 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!
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Biz Quizzard 1072

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period October 07 - 12. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Trent has forayed into the mass-priced beauty segment by adding a new standalone format to its line of stores. What has it been branded as?

2. Which domestic EV charging solutions firm has acquired US-based DC fast charging technology company Tritium for $37 million, or about Rs 310 crore?

3. Which company has inked a pact to acquire the Radio Frequency (RF) components business of Japan-based Renesas Electronics Corporation for a cash consideration of $36 million?

4. Which beauty brand has unveiled the campaign 'Har Look Mein Surprise', featuring actress Radhikka Madan?

5. Which kitchen appliances and home solutions brand has launched the ‘#Let’sGetCooking’ campaign?

6. Which denim brand has launched its global ‘Live Your Life’ campaign in India, featuring actress Janhvi Kapoor?

7. Which home appliances brand has launched the 'Dhoop Ki Goodness Fridge Mein' campaign, showcasing the innovative HarvestFresh Technology?

8. Which jewellery brand has launched a campaign celebrating the spirit of Navratri and Durga Pujo, featuring regional brand ambassadors – Ritabhari Chakraborty and Kinjal Rajpriya?

9. Which diversified conglomerate has picked up a stake in drone technology entity Aereo for $1.8 million?

10. Suresh Narayanan will retire as the chairman and managing director of the Indian operations of which MNC on July 31, 2025?

11. Which bank said its board approved a 100% stake sale in its education subsidiary to tech billionaire Shiv Nadar-led Vama Sundari Investments in an all-cash deal for Rs 192 crore?

12. Which omnichannel beauty platform has announced the introduction of luxury skincare and haircare brand, Augustinus Bader, in India?

13. Which bank has signed former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar as its global brand ambassador?
 
14. Which agrochemical organisation has launched Verdino, a new addition to its herbicide portfolio, and Kanak 600 Boom Sprayer?

15. Which lighting brand has launched its latest campaign “Built to Shine”?

16. Which brand has launched a new card advocacy campaign, ‘Payments Ka Powerplay’, featuring cricketer and brand ambassador MS Dhoni?

17. Which Melbourne-based women’s fashion brand has announced actress Triptii Dimri as its new global brand ambassador?

18. Which jewellery brand has launched its Diwali campaign ‘Nav-Raani’?

19. Which international beauty brand has inaugurated the second edition of its festive campaign ‘Spark A Change 2.0’, featuring actress Diana Penty?

20. Which hospitality major is introducing its luxury Edition brand in India to tap the growing demand for high-end accommodation?

21. Which company and non-profit organisation ChangeInkk last week announced a collaboration to launch AskPurpleFlame, a multilingual AI-driven help desk for learning disabilities?

22. Uber last week launched an initiative, which allows people to take their pets along for a ride, in Bengaluru. What has it been branded as?

23. Which spices brand has launched ready-to-cook Kerala breakfast products?

24. Which company is piloting its entry into traditional snacks by expanding its packaged foods portfolio with a range of traditional South Indian offerings under the Granamma brand?

25. Which mattress and bedding company has announced the onboarding of actor Mukesh Khanna as brand ambassador?

26. Which ecommerce firm unveiled the ‘#AapkeHittMeJaari’ campaign to empower and educate customers with critical tools and insights to safeguard against rising cyber frauds and scams?

27. Which brand has unveiled a new campaign with cricketer Rohit Sharma to launch his own sub-brand of healthy breakfast and snacks?

28. Which credit card brand has roped in cricketer Shreyanka Patil as brand ambassador?

29. Which smartphone brand has launched its Diwali campaign 'The Spirit of Homecoming'?

30. Which company has become the fifth company to receive a licence to operate white-label ATMs in India, the first such approval in a decade?

31. Which apparel retailer has announced actors Kareena Kapoor Khan and Sidharth Malhotra as the new faces of the brand in India?

32. Which beverage brand has launched the campaign 'The Flavour Of Love', featuring actors Palak Tiwari and Ishaan Khatter as brand ambassadors?

33. Which motorcycle brand has unveiled its latest campaign, featuring cricketer Virat Kohli?

34. Which smartphone brand has unveiled its Diwali campaign ‘#VishwasKaDeep’?

35. Which sexual wellness startup has forayed into the women’s segment with the launch of its new brand – Bloom?

36. Which paints company completed its “Let’s Colour” initiative in three remote villages in Himachal Pradesh, in one of the highest inhabited regions of the world?

37. Which life insurance company has appointed Jude Gomes as the new Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer?

38. Which American quick-service restaurant, known for its Whirl'd-famous smoothies, is about to open its first outlet in India later this year?

39. Which bank’s India & South Asia CEO Zarin Daruwala will retire in March after eight years at the top job?

40. Which iconic business personality passed away last week at the age of 86?

41. Prasanth Kumar, CEO-South Asia of GroupM Media India, has been re-elected as the President of which industry body for the year 2024-25?

42. Which pharmaceutical company has announced plans to change its name to Alivus Life Sciences Limited?

43. Which industry body has re-elected Shashi Singh of Osaka Rubber Pvt Ltd as its president for 2024-25?

44. Which omnichannel travel and tourism company announced the launch of its latest campaign featuring six films in six key regional languages?

45. Which paints company has unveiled a campaign featuring actor Pankaj Tripathi to introduce Roof Kool & Seal, an advanced waterproofing range?

46. Which organic food brand has announced the launch of its new ad film with Chef Vikas Khanna for its Multigrain Atta product?

47. Which footwear brand has launched its festive campaign 'Share The Joy', featuring actors Vedang Raina and Rasha Thadani?

48. Which oral care brand has launched the campaign ‘#TheDailyGrind’?

49. Which lighting brand has unveiled a new campaign ‘Thoughtfully Curated Lights for Your Home’?

50. Which company has announced India’s largest ever initial public offer (IPO) of Rs 27,870 crore?

51. Partha Pratim Sengupta, former Indian Overseas Bank managing director, is all set to take over as the managing director and chief executive officer of which bank?

52. Which sustainable dairy brand has launched its Diwali campaign 'More Than A Box'?

53. Which ethnic and fusion-wear brand has roped in actress Sara Ali Khan as brand ambassador, and has unveiled the "Dil Se Indian" campaign?

54. Which artisan bakery brand has announced its partnership with actress Soha Ali Khan for its ongoing consumer awareness campaign, “The Truth We Knead.”?

55. Which chocolate brand has launched the campaign "Message pe muh meetha nai hota”?

56. Which payments bank has unveiled its festive campaign 'Celebrate Dil Khol Kar’?

57. Which company last week said it is buying out Germany's Heubach Group, one of the world’s biggest pigment companies, in an asset and share deal?

58. Which paint brand has launched the campaign ‘Naye Zamane ka Naya Paint’, featuring actors Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna, as brand ambassadors?

59. Which home and office furniture brand launched its festive campaign ‘Dream Home Fiesta’?

60. Who has been appointed the new chairman of Tata Trusts?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1072 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!

rajeev kondapalli