Biz Quizzard 1178

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period October 19 - 24. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which Chennai-based consumer electronics retailer has completed the acquisition of the Bengaluru-based Unilet Appliances for around Rs 140 crore?

2. Actress Yami Gautam has joined which maternal nutrition brand from PlusPlus Lifesciences as its brand ambassador?

3. Actress Mrunal Thakur has been named the brand ambassador for which furnishing brand?

4. Which Japanese lingerie brand has appointed actress Rakul Preet Singh as its brand ambassador for the Indian market, starting with its Autumn/Winter 2026 campaign ‘In Pursuit of Beauty’?

5. PepsiCo India has launched Protein Ladooz and Chikki Bites under which brand?

6. Which edible oil brand has appointed actor Anupam Kher as its brand ambassador?

7. Which Bengaluru-based private space technology company recently unveiled The Anchorage, a 150-acre rocket development and testing facility in Space City near Sriharikota?

8. Which luggage brand has announced a licensing partnership with Warner Bros Global Consumer Products to launch a collection inspired by the iconic DC superhero Batman?

9. Nepalese authorities have banned import, sales, and distribution of which biscuit brand manufactured by Surya Food and Agro Ltd in India?

10. Which home appliances and consumer electronics company is set to invest 7,000 crore – its largest investment in India to date – in a manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh?

11. Which biscuit brand has released a new film, ‘Ami Pujo Shuni’?

12. Which watch brand has unveiled its festive campaign ‘Analog Life’, celebrating meaningful moments?

13. Which bank and Visa have unveiled a joint festive campaign, featuring actor Shahid Kapoor, with the tagline ‘Iss festive season, har khushi ko banao badi’ (This festive season, make every joy bigger)?

14. Which jewellery retailer has launched ‘Unstoppable Legacy’, a campaign featuring brand ambassadors and actors Madhuri Dixit and Ranbir Kapoor?

15. Which solar company has released ‘Rishta Pakka’, its first ad film featuring brand ambassador and cricketer Rohit Sharma?

16. Which footwear brand has launched the festive edition of its ‘Style Ka Naya Andaaz’ campaign featuring actor Ali Fazal and brand ambassador Sanya Malhotra?

17. Which footwear brand has launched its festive campaign, ‘Comfort, but Make It Festive’, featuring actress Rakul Preet Singh?

18. Which brand has launched ‘Off The Clock’, the first chapter of its festive campaign, for its collection of party clutches and micro bags?

19. Which ethnic retail chain has launched ‘Har Pal Svarnim’, its festive campaign inspired by the colours, traditions, and moments of togetherness that bring people closer?

20. Apple’s India business crossed which revenue milestone in FY26?

21. Which drug maker this week announced the launch of Carboplatin Injection in the US market?

22. Which pharma company said it has received the final approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its generic Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone Otic Suspension USP?

23. Which IT services company expanded its collaboration with Truist Financial Corp to help build the US financial services firm’s global capability centre (GCC) in Hyderabad?

24. Which brand has roped in film maker Farah Khan and Chef Dilip for its Greek yogurt campaign?

25. Which paint company has launched its Diwali campaign ‘Taiyyari Shuru, Tyohaar Shuru’?

26. Which jewellery retailer has launched the campaign “Khud ke traditions banayein, Saath mein Diwali manayein!”, featuring mother=daughter actress duo Raveena Tandon and Rasha Thadani?

27. Which tiles and marble company has unveiled its Dussehra campaign, ‘Iss Dussehra, Soch Ko Thoda Premium Banao’?

28. Which lab-grown diamond jewellery brand has unveiled a campaign featuring actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra and a character called ‘Miss Clarity’?

29. Which consumer durables brand has released the film ‘A Little Mist. A Lot More Freshness’ for its FreshBreeze refrigeration technology?

30. Which Hyderabad-based personal genomics solutions company has completed the acquisition of Vancouver, Canada-based dnaPower Inc., which also operates in the same space?

31. Which general insurance company has announced the appointment of Sharad Mathur as its managing director & chief executive officer (MD & CEO)?

32. Which company has announced its entry into the consumer artificial intelligence (AI) segment with plans to launch Dark AI, an AI assistant designed to enable private conversations?

33. Broking company Way2Wealth has been rebranded and Amit Golia appointed as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. What is the new name?

34. JK Maxx Paints has launched a new sustainable paints brand. Name it?

35. Which jewellery brand has released its festive brand film, ‘Truly Hers’?

36. Which kitchen appliances brand has released a two-film digital campaign for Diwali featuring its ArtiMix Stand Mixer and Nutri Pro Slow Juicer?

37. Which period care and women's wellness brand has launched the 'Unpause Menopause' campaign?

38. Which brand has unveiled the Diwali campaign for its origin-led Indian perfumery range, Signature, featuring co-founder and actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu?

39. Which company has launched ‘SWAYE’, a natural diamond jewellery collection inspired by spiral forms, through a campaign featuring actress and brand ambassador Alia Bhatt?

40. The ownership dispute at which electrical goods maker has ended with Mehul Jadavji Shah’s family acquiring the 50% stake held by his younger brother Hemang Jadavji Shah’s family?

41. Which power company is setting up a global capability centre (GCC) in Odisha, the first under the Odisha Global Capability Centre (GCC) Policy unveiled last year?

42. Which brand has introduced what it claims as India’s first Ginger Garlic Paste squeezy bottle through a television commercial?

43. Which brand has launched its first India-exclusive limited-edition lipstick collection, Super Stay Vinyl Ink Mithai, for the festive season, through a campaign featuring actress Kiara Advani?

44. Which fragrance brand has launched 5 PM Somewhere, a new Eau de Parfum, as it expands its retail presence in India?

45. Which technology has unveiled its new campaign ‘#DamnTheOdds’, featuring actor Abhay Verma, for its Tab?

46. Which Japanese chocolate brand has launched its Diwali campaign, ‘Not quite ordinary’?

47. Which gold and lab-grown diamond jewellery brand has launched its Diwali campaign, built around the thought ‘Sabke liye, aur thoda apne liye’?

48. Which besan brand has released a new television commercial, featuring actress Neena Gupta, as part of its ‘Desi Chana Se Bana’ campaign?

49. Which smartphone brand has launched the campaign ‘True to the Moment’?

50. Which company’s board has approved the acquisition of the remaining 49% stake in its joint venture aerospace and defence company from Israel-based Blue Bird Aero Systems?

51. The government has elevated Sunil Kumar as which PSU’s next chairman?

52. Parle Products has partnered with which oral care brand to launch a Mango Bite-flavoured toothpaste?

53. Which Mumbai-based snack brand has launched Pokémon Cheese Balls, a non-fried, palm-oil-free snack developed in collaboration with The Pokémon Company?

54. Actor Saif Ali Khan has collaborated with which sneaker brand for its Aeres collection?

55. Which fresh and clean-label dairy and food essentials brand has partnered with actor and filmmaker Rishab Shetty to promote its dairy range, including cow milk and buffalo milk?

56. Which life insurance brand has launched a new brand film, ‘Anokhe Heere’, celebrating the resilience and dedication of Indian para-athletes?

57. Which financial services company has launched a group brand campaign ‘Think Wealth Creation’, positioning wealth creation as the destination of different investment journeys?

58. Which activewear brand has unveiled a new campaign featuring actor Vicky Kaushal as part of its ‘Move Your Way’ brand platform?

59. Which chocolate brand has introduced festive formats inspired by Indian motifs, including lanterns, rockets, and anars for its gift packs?

60. Which company, a specialist in luxury watch servicing and restoration, has established a facility at the Aequs Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Belagavi, Karnataka?

61. Which dairy company has approved the amalgamation of its wholly owned subsidiary, which makes yoghurt under the Livo brand, into the parent company?

62. Which general insurance company has appointed Deepak Reddy as CEO Designate, effective January 1, 2027?

63. Which broking firm has appointed Rajeev R. Srivastava as Managing Director and CEO?

64. Sunil Raina is stepping down as the MD of which smartphone maker?

65. Which paint company has collaborated with music producer Yashraj Mukhate on a festive rendition of its iconic "Jab Ghar Ki Raunak Badhani Ho" jingle?

66. Which brand has launched its Swiss-made Signature CS-1 watch collection in India and appointed Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur as its global ambassador for the line?

67. Which brand has launched ‘No Bang Diwali’, a festive campaign film that uses humour and absurdity to highlight the impact of fireworks on pets?

68. Which homegrown premium chocolate brand has unveiled its first-ever advertising campaign for Diwali 2026, introducing the concept of a Gifting Concierge?

69. Which home appliances company has unveiled its new campaign ‘Kitchen Up’, starring actor Vikrant Massey?

70. Jio Platforms Ltd.’s IPO has become the first issue globally to receive applications over which milestone mark?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1178 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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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