Biz Quizzard 1143

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period February 16 - 21. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which company has entered into a definitive agreement with L&T Power Development (L&TPDL) to acquire 100% of equity stake and convertible instruments in Nabha Power (NPL)?

2. India has added what record power generation capacity in the current financial year up to January 31, marking the highest ever annual capacity addition till date?

3. Which realty firm has acquired an 80% stake in Pune-based Solidrise Realty for Rs 294 crore, as part of its expansion plan?

4. Which rooftop solar brand has launched the campaign “Yeh On Toh Quality Lifelong”?

5. Which Muesli brand launched the campaign ‘#LoveInEveryCrunch’ for Valentine’s Day?

6. Which snack brand has introduced its refreshed global brand identity in India, marking what the company describes as the largest redesign in its history?

7. Which skincare brand for kids has unveiled the campaign 'Would You Let Your Child…?’, featuring director Farah Khan?

8. Which toothpaste brand has unveiled a new cricket-season campaign under its ‘Chabaatey Raho’ platform, bringing back the character Chaubey ji, portrayed by actor Manoj Pahwa?

9. Which stock broking firm has unveiled a new advertising campaign, ‘Seedhi Simple Investing’, timed with the ongoing T20 World Cup?

10. Which FMCG company has signed a definitive agreement to form a majority-owned joint venture with Nigerian conglomerate Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group?

11. Rajan Bajaj has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of which small finance bank?

12. Which supply chain firm announced its entry into the aerospace and defence supply chain space, in collaboration with Italian company ALA Group, with initial focus on the domestic market?

13. Which jeweller has launched a new brand DAIMANTE that combines artificial intelligence–assisted design with traditional craftsmanship?

14. Which brand has introduced a refreshed packaging design across its entire Gentle Baby Care Range, as part of sustainability effort?

15. Which Bengaluru-based movement-focused women’s wear brand has entered the menswear category with the launch of a new collection?

16. Which mutual fund has unveiled the campaign ‘Teen Tigda Kaam Tagda’ to promote its Multi Cap fund?

17. Which calcium brand has launched the campaign 'Roz ki thakaan ko bye bolo', reviving the television character Hansa, played by actress Supriya Pathak?

18. Which kitchen appliances brand has unveiled its Valentine’s Day campaign film featuring celebrity couple Chunky Panday and Bhavana Pandey?

19. Which telecom services company has unveiled ‘Together, limitless’, a new brand identity and global positioning, marking another defining moment in its 24-year journey?

20. Which FMCG company last week named Hershey executive Herjit Bhalla its next India chief executive, and elevated current country head Mohit Malhotra to global CEO?

21. Which QSR chain has launched a film featuring cricketers Shivam Dube, Varun Chakravarthy, and Harshit Rana to introduce Crafted Flatzz, a bold new take on pizza?

22. Which personal care brand has unveiled a campaign, featuring actress Taapsee Pannu, for the launch of ‘Derma Control’, a new underarm care range in India?

23. Which life insurance brand has unveiled its new brand positioning, ‘Always Ready for Life’, through a campaign featuring cricketer Smriti Mandhana?

24. Which footwear brand has launched a new campaign for its Echo range in India, featuring actor Siddhant Chaturvedi?

25. Which platform has appointed actor Ahaan Panday as its brand ambassador, making him the only male celebrity currently associated with a large-scale beauty platform?

26. Which company has announced cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal as the official brand ambassador for Real Cricket, one of India's longest-running mobile cricket gaming franchises?

27. Which auto-tech company has launched a campaign featuring its CEO Himanshu Ratnoo?

28. Which tile adhesive brand has launched its first-ever brand anthem, ‘Majboot Rishte, Majboot Bond.’?

29. Which used-car platform is marking its 10 years with the campaign ‘The Master’ featuring former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar?

30. Which company is set to establish India’s largest integrated battery gigafactory in Andhra Pradesh?

31. Which peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform has launched a four-film digital campaign ‘Bring Swag to Your Portfolio’?

32. Which glucose brand has unveiled a campaign built around the theme 'Energy Ka Power Bank' for the launch of what it calls India’s first glucose lollipop, priced at Rs 5?

33. Which biscuit brand has launched a Marvel-Inspired range through a campaign featuring actors Varun Sharma and Kunaal Roy Kapur?

34. Which sauces and condiments brand has launched the ‘Foodies Ka Choice’ campaign featuring actress Kareena Kapoor?

35. Which company has announced the launch of its NOTE Edge smartphone, alongside a new digital campaign ‘World Take NOTE’ featuring cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal?

36. Which laptop brand has launched the campaign ‘Many Me’s in Me’?

37. Which lighting brand has launched the ‘Every Space Bright & Right’ campaign?

38. Which beverage brand has launched the campaign ‘The Timeless Drink of India’?

39. Which biscuit brand has unveiled a campaign featuring actor Hrithik Roshan?

40. Which company has acquired the trademarks of specialty brands, Progynova and Cyclo-Progynova, and related assets, for India from UK-headquartered Mercury Pharma Group?

41. Which Chennai-based startup is building India’s first electric air taxi, the e200x, using advanced technology from Nvidia?

42. Which company has emerged as the successful bidder for Wind World India’s power generation as well as operations and maintenance (O&M) businesses under a NCLT-monitored bidding process?

43. Which tyre brand has launched its T20 World Cup campaign featuring film maker Zoya Akhtar?

44. Which toothpaste brand has launched the campaign ‘Smile Like a Star’ featuring actress Shruti Haasan?

45. Which toothpaste brand has appointed former cricketer Rahul Dravid as brand ambassador?

46. Which appliance brand has launched the campaign 'Engineered to Delight' to promote its Plug ’N’ Play chimney in India?

47. Which women’s ethnic wear brand has launched its Spring Summer ’26 collection under the ‘#HameshaTrending’ campaign, featuring actress Ananya Panday?

48. Coca-Cola India has reintroduced which brand with a film that reimagines an R.D. Burman track?

49. Which sports brand has appointed Olympic shooter Manu Bhaker as brand ambassador in India?

50. Which company has launched Anyra, the country's first indigenously developed biosimilar for the treatment of visual impairment?

51. Which crop protection company’s restructuring plan will consolidate its India and international crop protection businesses and create a pure-play, focused crop protection platform?

52. Which malt producer from France has announced a new project to build a malthouse in South Rajasthan, in partnership with United Breweries Limited (UBL)?

53. Which company has announced the introduction of Tayron R-Line, a luxury SUV at the introductory price of Rs 46.99 lakh (ex-showroom)?

54. Which company has launched the Linus range of sewage pumps in the Indian market?

55. Which MNC drug firm will sell its entire stake of nearly 71% in its listed Indian subsidiary for about Rs 1,446 crore to a clutch of private equity investors, led by ChrysCapital?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1143 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1142

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period February 09 - 14. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Monthly registration of limited liability partnerships (LLPs) topped which milestone-mark for the first time on record in January?

2.Which green energy company has entered into the packaged foods space with ‘Poshan’ and its initial roll-out started in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) this month?

3. Which full-service brokerage firm has appointed Vijay Kumar Goel as Managing Director?

4. Which nutritional drink brand has appointed cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as its brand ambassador?

5. Which logistics company has unveiled a new TV campaign “Go Beyond”, featuring former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, and cricketers Suryakumar Yadav and Abhishek Sharma?

6. Which direct-to-consumer perfume brand has launched a video featuring cricketer Suryakumar Yadav?

7. Which Mumbai-based real estate company has roped in former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar as brand ambassador?

8. Which instant loan app has released the film “Why Can’t Life Be a Perfect Ten” as it completes 10 years of operations?

9. Which financial services brand has launched the campaign ‘Zaroorat Mein Aapke Saath’, featuring actor Pankaj Tripathi?

10. Which FMCG company has agreed to acquire a 75% equity stake in Vietnamese direct-to-consumer skincare company Skinetiq Joint Stock Company?

11. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of R Vijay Anandh as the managing director & CEO of which bank?

12. Which company has entered into a binding arrangement to acquire Rashtriya Metal Industries (RMIL), India’s oldest maker of copper and copper alloy products, for around Rs 800 crore?

13. The market value of State Bank of India (SBI) topped which milestone mark for the first time last week?

14. MakeMyTrip last week announced a strategic partnership with which global hospitality group as part of a broader strategy to expand its direct international hotel inventory?

15. Which automobile company last week inaugurated a new greenfield facility at Panapakkam in Tamil Nadu?

16. Which commercial vehicles manufacturer has released a new film as part of its ‘Better Always’ philosophy?

17. Which paediatrician-recommended brand for baby sensitive skin, owned by Kenvue, has expanded its India portfolio with the launch of the Daily Moisture Cleansing Bar?

18. Which basmati rice brand has launched the campaign ‘Khubsurat Rishton Ki Khubsurat Taiyaari’ for the wedding season?

19. Which well known soap brand last week unveiled a new packaging, with actress Tamannaah Bhatia as brand ambassador?

20. Which company has acquired a majority stake in Australia-based Goodness Group Global, marking its entry into the country’s consumer goods market?

21. Which real estate and business services platform has acquired a 100% stake in SMS Integrated Facility Services from private equity firm Samara Capital in an all-cash transaction?

22. Which company has joined hands with BA Prerna Renewables to expand its presence in the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) segment of the clean energy sector?

23. Which kids’ personal care brand is launching a new range of shampoos, conditioners, body washes, and lotions featuring Peppa Pig?

24. Which MNC’s corporate foundation, Anandana, in partnership with the International Cricket Council, is bringing ‘#MaidaanSaaf’ to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 matches in India?

25. Which brand has launched a new digital-first recipe video series built around the idea 'MOM-FU: Maa ka Pyaar in a Korean avatar' for its range of Chinese sauces?

26. Which company has rebranded itself as Kharesiya Brands Pvt. Ltd., marking its transition from a single-category baby-care player into a diversified House of Brands?

27. Which home furnishing retailer has introduced a new brand position in India, ‘It All Starts at Home’, signalling a shift in how the company connects with Indian consumers?

28. Which brand has unveiled a new brand campaign ‘25 Years of keeping promises’ to mark 25 years of operations in India’s general insurance market?

29. Which brand has released a new brand film built around the idea of ‘Spa at Home’, positioning the bathroom as a personal space for everyday wellness rather than an occasional retreat?

30. Which company has acquired Tamil Nadu-based Southern Health Foods Private Limited, owner of the health foods brand Manna?

31. Which French pharma group is launching GATINN, a global platform dedicated to single pill combinations (SPCs) for cardiometabolic and venous diseases, based in India?

32. Global investment firm Carlyle Group has agreed to buy a strategic majority stake in which housing finance company for Rs 2,100 crore from Edelweiss Financial Services?

33. Which group into pharma products and allied technologies has entered into deep-tech manufacturing, advanced engineering, and automation solutions through Kairish Innotech?

34. Which beverage brand has unveiled its latest digital campaign film ‘The Office’ for Valentine’s Day?

35. Which gifting platform has launched its Valentine’s Day campaign ‘In My Lover Era’?

36. Which brand launched its Vintage watch series campaign for the AQ-240, targeting Gen Z with the "Never Just One" theme?

37. Which noodles brand has released a new campaign for its Magic Masala variant, featuring cricketer Jasprit Bumrah?

38. Which brand has launched a campaign featuring cricketer Virat Kohli to announce the launch of Airboost™, a next-generation mattress range designed to support deep, restorative sleep?

39. Which quick commerce brand has launched ‘RelationShop’, an in-app experience that redefines how consumers discover and shop for gifts this Valentine’s Day?

40. Which company's joint venture, I-Ven Realty Limited, has signed a hotel management agreement with the Swiss luxury hospitality firm Aman Group for a luxury project in Mumbai's Worli?

41. Which fashion brand has expanded into the fragrance category with the launch of its first perfume range, ‘Chase’ and ‘Fling’?

42. Which IT services firm has introduced a refreshed brand identity and positioning ““Business Creativity Partner”, and announced a name change?

43. Which airline’s Chief Commercial Officer Praveen Iyer, who is also one of the co-founders, has put in his papers, marking a second high-level exit?

44. Which cakes and desserts brand has unveiled its latest brand film, strengthening its brand ethos of ‘Never Stop Wishing’?

45. Which at-home beauty and wellness platform has launched a new digital campaign "Beauty With Brains", featuring actress Huma Qureshi?

46. Which greeting card and gifting company is launching a new retail format called 'Express' store to tap Gen Z?

47. Which airline has launched “The Premium You Deserve” campaign?

48. Which smartwatch brand has launched a film for Valentine’s Day, featuring comedian and creator Gursimran Khamba alongside his wife and actress Ismeet Kohli?

49. Which electric mobility solutions provider has launched “Pehla Kadam”, a long-term storytelling initiative that honours India’s delivery partners and gig workers?

50. Which group’s hospitality arm has announced a ‘strategic’ partnership with JOE & THE JUICE to launch and operate the international café brand in India?

51. Which electrical equipment manufacturer has appointed Janaki Kirloskar as its chief executive officer?

52. Which Hyderabad-based company has acquired Delhi-based AS Strategic as part of efforts to strengthen its push to build a globally embedded aerospace and defence platform?

53. Which brand has unveiled its new TVC campaign ‘India Ka Captain Cool’, featuring cricketer MS Dhoni for its residential air conditioners?

54. Which noodles brand has launched the digital campaign 'Mujhe Mirch Nahi Lagti' for its Spicy range?

55. Which paint company has released a new cricket-themed anthem ‘Rang De India’, building on its partnership with the BCCI as the Official Colour Partner of India Home Cricket?

56. Which adhesive brand for shoes launched the campaign ‘Jodi Salamat Rahe’ for Valentine’s Day?

57. Which dashcam brand has launched the digital campaign ‘Avoid Dash Dash’?

58. Which jewellery brand has launched the campaign ‘Legacy Is Our Biggest Gold’, featuring actor Ranbir Kapoor?

59. Which jewellery brand has unveiled "Soulmate Diamond Pair Rings", created in collaboration with De Beers?

60. Which drug firm will acquire 79% stake in Nutritionalab, the parent company of Wellbeing Nutrition, for Rs 1,583 crore?

61. Which company is acquiring the remaining 49% stake in Zywie Ventures (OZiva) for Rs 824 crore?

62. Which ecommerce company has unveiled a film to announce its sponsorship of the Namibian cricket team in the T20 World Cup?

63. Which denim brand has introduced the ‘#LoveAtFirstFit’ in-store activation, inviting couples to style each other while blindfolded?

64. Which home décor brand has launched the campaign 'Love That Feels Like Home'?

65. Which ergonomics and comfort solutions brand has launched its Valentine’s Day campaign “Red Flags Hurt”?

66. This Valentine’s season, which snack brand has launched Dilruba, a heart-shaped, chocolate-enrobed kaju katli designed for modern expressions of love?

67. Which hair oil brand has released an original music track as part of the digital campaign ‘Fit Chul, Hit Chul’, centred on West Bengal?

68. Which company has agreed to pay Astellas Pharma $120 million to settle the U.S. patent litigation with the latter over generic bladder disorder drug Mirabegron?

69. Which IT firm has launched Chia, a conversational AI chatbot that can automatically handle customer support requests for businesses?

70. Which renewable energy company and RJ Corp have entered into an equally owned joint venture that will start by investing Rs 1,700 crore in Africa for renewable energy generation projects?

71. Which electric vehicle manufacturer has launched a new three-wheeler, ‘UDO’?

72. Which watchmaker has created a limited-edition timepiece in chess player Gukesh Dommaraju’s honour?

73. Which company has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with L’Oréal India to manage all operations of luxury skincare brand Kiehl’s in India?

74. Which cookie brand has rolled out its Valentine’s Day campaign ‘Happy Cookiestage’?

75. Which jewellery brand has rolled out its Valentine’s Day campaign featuring celebrity couple and actors Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Khemu?

76. Which jewellery brand has launched the film ‘Dancing Hearts’ for Valentine’s Day?

77. Which toothpaste brand has launched the campaign ‘The Beauty Secret’, featuring actress Kriti Sanon and cricketer Abhishek Sharma?

78. Which edtech brand has unveiled its Valentine’s Day campaign ‘AI Love You’?

79. Which nutritious snacking brand has announced the appointment of cricketer Harshit Rana as its brand ambassador?

80. Which pharma company’s medical devices unit will buy up to a 55% stake in Switzerland’s Occlutech Holding for €99.4 million ($118 million)?

81. The Gujarat government last week appointed which business personality as chairman of the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City Company (GIFT City)?

82. Which beer brand has launched the campaign ‘Be Pro at Moving On’ for Valentine’s Day?

83. Which brand has unveiled a new summer campaign, featuring actress Shanaya Kapoor, for its Vitamin C + E Super Bright Sunscreen? 

84. Which company has elevated Manish Syag as managing director of its pet nutrition business in India?

85. Which Singapore-based flex space provider will launch its super-premium workspaces under brand The Collective in India in the coming months?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1142 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli