Biz Quizzard 1086

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period January 13 - 18. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Apple has breached which milestone value mark for iPhone exports from India in 2024?

2. Which Swiss watch brand is returning to India, in collaboration with Indian luxury watch retailer Ethos?

3. Which PSU and John Cockerill India will jointly invest around Rs 6,000 crore on setting up a downstream plant for steel?

4. Neville Noronha is stepping down as the CEO of which retailer, after more than two decades stint in the company?

5. Which sports brand has roped in badminton player PV Sindhu as brand ambassador?

6. Which beer brand has expanded to the UK with acquisition of 23% stake in ChadKP Holdings, the parent company of Chadlington Brewery and The Tite Inn, Oxford?

7. Which alco-bev firm has appointed Praveen Someshwar as its CEO-designate for India operations?

8. Hong Kong-based private equity investment firm PAG has acquired a majority stake in which Hyderabad-based packaging company focused on the pharmaceutical industry?

9. Which life insurance company has launched Sunishchit Laabh, a non-participating individual savings plan?

10. Which company has bagged the bankrupt KSK Mahanadi Power Company under the corporate insolvency resolution process of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016?

11. Which MNC has agreed to acquire Intra-Cellular Therapies Inc, a company focused on treatments for central nervous system disorders, for about $14.6 billion?

12. Which Japanese consumer electronics brand is re-entering the India TV market through a brand licence agreement with Noida-based Super Plastronics (SPPL)?

13. Which bank has announced the launch of its 'Pongalo Pongal' campaign, a vibrant celebration of the Pongal festival in Tamil Nadu?

14. Which traditional ethnic wear brand has unveiled a campaign featuring actor Abhishek Bachchan and players from the Chennaiyin FC football team?

15. Which company has unveiled the 'Aapki Roof, Aapki Takat' campaign for its solaroof solutions?

16. Which fintech brand has appointed Ambarish Kenghe as Group CEO?

17. Which nutrition supplement brand has onboarded actor Asim Riaz as its new brand ambassador?

18. Which South Korean skincare brand has launched its first ever brand film, featuring its debut brand ambassador and actress Wamiqa Gabbi?

19. Which sauces and condiments brand has launched a campaign highlighting how food serves as a reward for everyday achievements, from school successes to work and workouts?

20. Which startup last week deployed three hyperspectral satellites into a 550-kilometre orbit around the earth, becoming the first Indian company to launch a private satellite constellation?

21. Which Japanese pharmaceutical company last week inaugurated an innovation capability centre (ICC) in Bengaluru, its first such facility in Asia?

22. Publicis Groupe last week announced that it is combining two creative networks – Leo Burnett and Publicis Worldwide. What will the merged entity be called?

23. Which direct-to-consumer (D2C) logistics player has launched Shipfast, a solution that offers 4-hour, same-day, and next-day shipping options?

24. Which lingerie, sleep, and personal care brand has launched digital campaigns with Bigg Boss OTT Season 3 participants Khanzaadi and Sana Makbul respectively to unveil its latest collection?

25. Which electrical and communication cables company has launched FinoUltra, a cutting-edge range of wires designed to offer superior safety, durability, and performance?

26. Which housing finance company has announced the launch of its new brand identity: Truhome Finance?

27. Which jewellery brand has unveiled its new wedding campaign “Khushiyon ki Reet”?

28. Which brand has launched the 'Dinner Dhamaka' campaign for its new regional pickles range?

29. Which finance company has launched Parakh, a series of short films that go beyond traditional advertising to depict the real lives of borrowers?

30. Which auto components maker last week said it would buy 49% stake in Flash Electronics for Rs 1,372 crore?

31. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) last week allowed banks to open what type of accounts at their overseas branches for people residing outside the country?

32. Bain Capital last week said it bought a significant minority stake in which Aurangabad-based manufacturer of automotive parts?

33. Binod Kumar has assumed charge as managing director and chief executive officer of which bank?

34. The government appointed Ashok Chandra as managing director and chief executive officer (MD & CEO) of which bank?

35. Which platform-first martech (marketing technology) network has acquired BigStep Technologies, a leader in Generative AI and cloud-native custom software solutions?

36. Which MNC has agreed to acquire Bengaluru-based fintech firm Axio in an all-cash deal at a valuation of around $190-200 million?

37. Which drugmaker has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% stake in Canadian clinical stage biotech firm Antibe Therapeutics?

38. Which retailer has entered the quick commerce market in Kolkata under the brand name ‘Jiffy'?

39. Which smartphone brand has unveiled a campaign featuring actor Shah Rukh Khan ahead of a new launch?

40. Media veteran Dr. Bhaskar Das, 72, passed away on January 15. He had a three-decade association with which media giant, apart from his various other associations?

41. Which motorcycle riding gear and accessories brand has roped in actor and adventure enthusiast, Rannvijay Singha, as its official brand ambassador?

42. Which online skill-based gaming platform has unveiled its latest campaign ‘India Ka Apna Game’, featuring actor Salman Khan?

43. Which fashion brand has unveiled an ad featuring chess players Viswanathan Anand and Gukesh Dommaraju?

44. Which spice brand has unveiled a digital ad campaign featuring actress Shilpa Shetty?

45. Which salt brand has roped in actress Karisma Kapoor as its brand ambassador?

46. Which company has made its debut in the mini-truck segment with the launch of Saathi, a premium entry-level light commercial vehicle priced at Rs 6.5 lakh?

47. Which health insurance company has unveiled its latest campaign, ‘#KaamMeinShaanHai’, dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the invaluable contributions of its advisors and agents?

48. Which cement company has unveiled a new TVC featuring cricketer and brand ambassador Rohit Sharma, as part of its rebranding campaign, ‘Soch Karo Buland’?

49. Which paint brand has launched the campaign ‘Graphene Bucket’ in Kerala, featuring the iconic duo Suraj Venjaramoodu and Chemban Vinod Jose?

50. Which MNC bank has received central bank approval to open 20 new branches in India, the biggest branch expansion the RBI has allowed a foreign bank in more than a decade?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1086 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 1085

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period January 06 - 11. Hope you enjoy it.

1. In one of the biggest deals worldwide for a biosimilar brand, which company has agreed to buy Udenyca, the brand name for medication pegfilgrastim-cbqv, from US-based Coherus BioSciences?

2. Which company has launched a new check-in policy for partner hotels, starting from Meerut, introducing guidelines whereby unmarried couples will no longer be welcome to check in?

3. Which company has emerged the winning bidder for acquiring Gujarat-based Vadraj Cement through the corporate insolvency resolution process?

4. Which business group from India has partnered with Thailand’s Indorama Resources to foray into the refinery, petrochemical, and chemical business?

5. Amit Banerji died at the age of 45 last week. He was the founder, chairman and CEO at which managed workspace provider?

6. For the first time in four decades, a non-Maruti Suzuki India car has topped the list of India’s best-selling cars in 2024. Which brand?

7. Which company last week announced its foray into the rehydration segment with the launch of RasKik Gluco Energy?

8. Which company has announced the global acquisition of the active ingredient “Ethoxysulfuron” from Bayer AG for sale in certain Asian countries?

9. Which innerwear and loungewear manufacturer and retailer has appointed Karthik Yathindra as the new chief executive officer, effective April 1, 2025?

10. Which automobile MNC has decided to acquire 26% stake in NDDB Mirda Ltd, a bio-gas venture of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)?

11. Which electric vehicle company and brand has unveiled its new brand identity, OPG Mobility?

12. Himanshu Shekhar has stepped down from his role as CEO, Southeast Asia, of which media agency?

13. Which MNC last week said it would merge with rival Shutterstock to create a $3.7-billion stock image powerhouse geared for the AI era?

14. Which soap brand has unveiled its latest television commercial as part of the ‘Dil Se Khoobsurat’ campaign?

15. Which brand has roped in actress Karisma Kapoor as brand ambassador for its cooking oils and pastas?

16. Which motorcycle riding gear and accessories brand has roped in Indian motorsport athlete Harith Noah as its official brand athlete?

17. Which gaming platform has roped in Indian rapper DIVINE as its global brand ambassador?

18. Jitendra EV has launched its latest TVC for which flagship electric scooter brand?

19. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) last week approved US-based global investment firm Carlyle’s proposal to acquire a 68.9% stake in which automotive component manufacturer?

20. Which city has emerged as India’s top city for women, according to the third edition of the ‘Top Cities for Women in India’ (TCWI) report?

21. Zomato announced the launch of its 15-minute food service. What has it been branded as?

22. Which platform has launched a new app, Snacc, for delivery of snacks, drinks, and meals in 15 minutes?

23. Which smartphone maker has roped in actor Akshay Kumar as brand ambassador?

24. Which toy company has appointed K A Shabir as its CEO, as on January 1, 2025?

25. The ePlane Company, an electric flying taxi startup, has signed a strategic partnership with which IT firm to develop scalable solutions for passenger and cargo transportation using e-planes?

26. Which agri value chain enabler has appointed former Unilever veteran Badri Narayanan as the Group CEO Designate?

27. Which PSU under the Government of Karnataka has announced plans to foray into public tourism, aiming to provide affordable travel solutions for middle- and lower-middle-class families?

28. Inshorts cofounder Azhar Iqubal last week announced his new venture, a platform that enables users to create apps or websites without coding. What has it been branded as?

29. TATA Starbucks recently announced the opening of a new store in Mumbai. Which milestone store count has it touched in the city with this launch?

30. Which media house last week announced that it will shut down its radio business, operated under the brand name Ishq 104.8 FM, in the next six months, citing current market dynamics?

31. Which airports operator said one of its subsidiaries will sell its stake in a joint venture in the Philippines for $1.4 million?

32. Consumer firm Emami has rebranded its men’s brand ‘Fair And Handsome’ and roped in actor Kartik Aaryan as its new brand ambassador. What is the new name?

33. Which customer experience (CX) and business process outsourcing (BPO) services provider is acquiring US-based BPO player S4 Communications for an undisclosed sum?

34. Which health and wellness company has launched its "Unhustle Fitness" campaign to promote a new approach to fitness?

35. Which company has entered the specialty batter segment with the launch of protein idli dosa batter, ragi millet idli dosa batter, multigrain idli dosa batter, and mallige idli batter?

36. Which luxury Ayurvedic beauty brand has announced a partnership with actor Ishaan Khatter?

37. Which brand has set a new Guinness World Records title for the largest online video chain of people passing and applying moisturiser on 18 December 2024?

38. Which tile brand has roped in actress Vaani Kapoor as its brand ambassador and has launched the ‘Kya Baat Hain’ campaign?

39. H Lakshmanan passed away last week at the age of 92. He was the former executive director of which auto components company?

40. Which solar PV modules manufacturer has agreed to acquire 100% stake in Enel Green Power (EGP) India from Enel Green Power Development SRL for Rs 792 crore?

41. Mukundan Menon, Executive Director at Voltas, has been appointed President of which industry body?

42. Which Chennai-based real estate group has announced its debut in the hospitality sector with the launch of Four Points by Sheraton Chennai Velachery in collaboration with Marriott International?

43. Which Taiwan company has collaborated with Syrma SGS Technology Ltd, a leading electronics systems design and manufacturing company, to produce laptops for the Indian market?

44. Which peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform has launched the campaign “Banao Har Din Ho Khaas, Daily Earnings Ke Saath”?

45. Which company reported its highest-ever consolidated crude steel production of 7.03 million tonnes for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024-25?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1085 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli