July 21, 2024

Biz Quizzard 1060

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period July 15 - 20. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which company has signed an agreement to sell its Pureit water business to AO Smith India for Rs 601 crore, in line with its broader strategy to exit non-core assets and brands?

2. Which company has secured what it calls the “single largest fully built bus order” from the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) for a value of Rs 982 crore?

3. Which company said it has divested the US commercial women´s health specialty business to Evofem Biosciences, a biopharmaceutical company based in the US?

4. Who has been named co chair of the Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders?

5. Which Korean skincare brand has announced actress Wamiqa Gabbi as its first brand ambassador in India?

6. Which handmade carpet and rugs company has unveiled its latest campaign, ‘The Court of Carpets’, featuring tennis star Rohan Bopanna?

7. Which global piping solutions and advanced water management systems provider has announced cricketer Rohit Sharma as its brand ambassador for the Indian market?

8. Which chocolate brand launched its latest campaign ‘Bhookhe Pet Na Ho Payega’?

9. Which chocolate brand has roped in director Rohit Shetty as the new brand ambassador?

10. Subhash Dandekar passed away last week at the age of 85. He was the founder of which stationery brand?

11. Which biscuit brand unveiled its new campaign 'Nalladhu Thedi Varum' with Tamil Superstars Sneha and Simran?

12. Which QSR chain has launched a distinctive chicken product - Cheesiken, along with a portfolio of chicken products crafted for the discerning palates of chicken lovers?

13. Which hosiery brand has launched a campaign featuring actor Mahesh Babu?

14. Which company has signed a binding agreement for the buyout of Coredge(dot)io, a sovereign cloud platform and artificial intelligence company?

15. Which company last week said it has entered into a nonexclusive patent licensing agreement with Japanese drugmaker Takeda for commercialising the latter’s drug Vonoprazan in India?

16. Which brand has unveiled Siren Torch, a ‘first-of-its-kind’ flashlight with safety alarm for the safety of women, elderly, and farmers?

17. Which agritech firm has announced the launch of Sage, the planet’s first real-time agri-intelligence solution powered by Google Gemini?

18. Which 2-wheeler EV brand has launched the campaign ‘Bade Armaanon Ki Achchi Shuruwat’?

19. Which soap brand has announced its relaunch in Tamil Nadu with a new proposition: "Double Benefits through Double Ayurveda."?

20. Footwear major Bata India has crossed which franchise outlets milestone for the first time?

21. Which company has unveiled the 'Khoob Chalega' campaign featuring actor Jimmy Shergill for its feature phones?

22. Which consumer appliances company has announced the resignation of its Managing Director and CEO, Anuj Poddar, who would be moving on to pursue an external opportunity?

23. Which IT firm has agreed to acquire a 100% membership interest in three-year old US-based BridgeView Life Sciences through its wholly owned subsidiary for $25 million?

24. Which engineering R&D services company said it was acquiring Germany-based Tecosim Group through its wholly owned subsidiary for an enterprise value of €21 million?

25. Which luxury automobile company has announced the launch of its popular ‘Wishbox’ campaign?

26. Which tile manufacturer has unveiled a campaign to celebrate the spirit of women empowerment and excellence in sports?

27. Which paint company has unveiled two additions to its Home Protect Waterproofing range: Zero Damp Advance and Zero Damp Smart?

28. Which business group has reignited its ‘Rukna Nahi Hai’ campaign with a new film celebrating the resilience and determination of Indian athletes ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games?

29. Which mutual fund has unveiled the ‘Apne #SIPKoDoPromotion’ campaign?

30. Bigbasket announced software-as-a-service based supply chain platform to help new and existing ecommerce companies manage their supply chains and operations. What has it been branded as?

31. Which company has released a campaign ‘Awaaz Uthaney Ka Power’ to promote its newly launched flashlight that has a unique safety feature - a high-decibel siren?

32. Which fabric whitener brand has been relaunched with the campaign ‘#PehnoPhirseWhite’?

33. Which real estate portal has unveiled a new campaign in Telugu, ‘#ManaLoManaMaata’, featuring actor end entrepreneur Rana Daggubati?

34. Which healthcare company has launched a campaign “#BreakTheHabit for a Safer Tomorrow," aimed at raising awareness about head and neck cancer?

35. Which ayurvedic personal care brand unveiled Soapera, an exclusive coffee table book capturing the 55 years journey of the brand?

36. Sanjeev Krishan was last week re-elected as chairperson of which consulting firm?

37. Which sleep solutions brand announced its partnership with the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) through the ‘Sona Chahiye Toh Sona Zaroori Hai’ campaign?

38. Actor Sidharth Malhotra has been roped in as brand ambassador for which beverage brand?

39. Which 100% vegetarian multivitamin tablet has joined hands with Bikanervala, a multinational Indian restaurant and sweets chain, to champion the health and wellness of vegetarians?

40. Which media and gaming firm has acquired the remaining 48.42% stake it did not hold in Paper Boat Apps for Rs 300 crore, making it a wholly owned subsidiary?

41. Which sports performance brand has onboarded wrestler Antim Panghal to its roster of brand athletes?

42. Which home décor fabrics brand has unveiled a television commercial with the tagline ‘live consciously’, featuring actor and brand ambassador Ranveer Singh?

43. Which sweets and snacks major recently unveiled its Teej campaign - "Teej ki Meethi Reet”?

44. Which gifting platform has launched the campaign 'Door ho ya paas, Rakhi banayein khaas'?

45. Which automobile company last week unveiled Curvv, an SUV coupe in ICE and EV formats?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1060 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli


July 14, 2024

Biz Quizzard 1059

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period July 08 - 13. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Global IT services firm Accenture acquired which Bengaluru-based semiconductor design services firm to bolster its growing silicon design and engineering capabilities?

2. Which innerwear and athleisure brand has joined forces with actor Vicky Kaushal to launch a first of its kind music video ad campaign ‘A New Feeling'?

3. Which fintech company has roped in actor Vikrant Massey as its brand ambassador?

4. Which restaurant has released a digital ad film in association with actor Jim Sarbh, to bring to life its latest cocktail program?

5. Which automobile brand has unveiled its new campaign ‘Move The Way You Like’?

6. Which automobile company has roped in actor Hrithik Roshan as brand ambassador?

7. Which power company has selected Amar Kaul as the next managing director and CEO for a period of five years beginning July 25, 2024?

8. Which elevator company has announced the introduction of Modular Series offering hundreds of design combinations for customers?

9. Khadi and Village Industries' annual turnover crossed which milestone mark for the first time in FY24?

10. Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) last week said it has surpassed which cumulative vehicle dispatches milestone using the railways?

11. Which edtech firm has acquired Housing(dot)com co-founder Advitiya Sharma's startup Genius Teacher?

12. Which edtech startup last week said that it has acquired Ekagrata Eduserv, a chartered accountancy (CA) test preparation firm?

13. Canadian investor Brookfield Asset Management has agreed to invest $550 million (about Rs 4,594 crore) to buy a controlling stake in which Tamil Nadu-based renewables platform?

14. Indkal Technologies has signed a licensing deal to launch a wide range of made-in-India smartphone models under which brand?

15. Which company last week announced the acquisition of a 67 per cent stake in Omkar Chemicals Industries Private Limited (OCIPL), a Gujarat-based speciality chemicals firm?

16. Which sunflower oil company has announced its foray into Tamil Nadu with a new brand, ‘Be-Rite’?

17. Which brand has unveiled the ‘Wonderful by Design’ campaign featuring actress Rashmika Mandanna?

18. Which consumer electronics brand has announced singer Jasleen Kaur Royal as brand ambassador?

19. Which tourism destination has launched the 'A Whole New You' campaign featuring actors Saif Ali Khan and Sara Ali Khan?

20. Which company’s wholly owned subsidiary has entered into a share purchase agreement for acquisition of 100 per cent stake in SiliConch Systems for Rs 183 crore?

21. Which agarbatti brand unveiled its new campaign 'Dil se Karo Baat, Bhagwan Ke Saath'?

22. Which toothpaste brand has introduced its Fresh Active Gel through the ‘#FullFullFresh’ campaign featuring actors Tiger Shroff and Tamannaah Bhatia?

23. Which steel company has roped in former cricketer Rahul Dravid as brand ambassador to launch its new Corrosion Resistant Steel (CRS) in the retail segment?

24. Which pet care service provider has named former cricketer and commentator Ravi Shastri as its principal advisor and brand ambassador?

25. Which sports nutrition brand has launched the campaign ‘Apne Andar Ki Taaqat Jagao’, featuring badminton player PV Sindhu?

26. Which all-in-one visual communication platform unveiled its inaugural brand marketing campaign ‘Dil Se, Design Tak’ in India?

27. Which Danish watch brand announced the appointment of Harnaaz Sandhu, former Miss Universe, as its new brand ambassador?

28. Which healthcare company launched its ‘Chakkar Ko Check Kar’ campaign, featuring actor Ayushmann Khurrana, to create awareness about Vertigo?

29. Which Italian electric two-wheeler brand last week announced its entry in the fast-growing Indian electric vehicle market in collaboration with KAW Veloce Motors?

30. Which multi-specialty quaternary-care group has acquired the 300-bed SevenHills Hospital in Visakhapatnam for an undisclosed amount via insolvency process?

31. Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), an agricultural goods merchant and processor, has relaunched which edible oil brand in India?

32. Which company released a digital film starring former cricketer Gautam Gambhir for the launch of its new smartphone Blaze X?

33. Which life insurance company launched a campaign featuring a rap video for its 'Golden Years Pension Plan'?

34. Which brand launched Flutes, its newest addition to India's chocolate market?

35. Which omni-channel jewellery brand has launched the campaign ‘#WearYourWins’, featuring content creator and designer Nancy Tyagi?

36. Which corporate trust launched a Breast Cancer Awareness film ‘Gaanth Pe Dhyan’ (Focus on the Lump), featuring chef Sanjeev Kapoor?

37. Which Bengaluru-based electric scooter maker has entered into an agreement with the UK’s Zapp Electric Vehicle Group to assemble and sell electric two-wheelers in India?

38. Which beverage brand unveiled the 'D for Dreams' campaign featuring former cricketer Rahul Dravid?

39. Which smartphone company unveiled its new campaign “Your Everyday AI Companion”, featuring actor Ranbir Kapoor?

40. Which company has raised its shareholding in Goodview Fashion, manufacturer, and seller of ethnic couture brand Tarun Tahiliani, to 51% from about 33.5%?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1059 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli