September 29, 2019

Biz Quizzard 809

Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period September 23 - 28. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which British travel firm collapsed into bankruptcy last week?

2. Which airline in India recently announced the appointment of Pallavi Shardul Shroff as its independent woman director?

3. Which Indian Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) importer has decided to invest $2.5 billion in American company Tellurian Inc?

4. Which telecom brand has launched a new campaign with Shankar Mahadevan, famous Indi-pop singer and composer, for its ‘Play’ app?

5. Which contemporary ethnic wear brand has launched a TVC starring Disha Patani, marking its first TV advertising in the past 10 years?

6. Which fashion e-commerce company has announced the launch of United States' children’s clothing brand, OshKosh B’Gosh, in India?

7. Which sports and nutrition brand from UK has marked the entry into India, with a strategic partnership with MSM Retail Pvt Ltd?

8. Which MNC is rolling out Play Pass, a subscription service that gives Android users access to more than 350 apps and games without ads and in-app purchases?

9. Which multi-brand loyalty programme has roped in cricketer Yuvraj Singh as brand ambassador and has launched its consumer campaign?

10. According to reports last week, which well known entrepreneur has invested in Rebel Foods, India's largest shared-kitchen company?

11. Which business group has launched a new environmental campaign, '#CutTheCrap’ that builds a case for waste management?

12. Which movie theatre chain has launched ‘Xperience The Future’, a campaign that highlights the brand’s technological expertise and fort?

13. Which celebrity has invested in electric taxi start-up Blu Smart as part of an angel round of $3 million, through her family office Ka Enterprises?

14. The Reserve Bank of India has ordered which cooperative bank not to do any business for six months and capped depositor withdrawals at Rs 10,000?

15. Which company has set up two joint ventures (JV) in India - Mountainia Developers and Hospitality and MyPreferred Transformation and Hospitality – with SB Topaz?

16. Haptik, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, has acquired which Mumbai-based conversational commerce startup for an undisclosed amount?

17. Which MNC has brought in 7 top Indian lenders to its blockchain platform that enables payments to reach beneficiaries faster with fewer steps in cross-border payments?

18. Which startup’s co-founder, Adam Neumann, has stepped down as chief executive?

19. Which weekly marketing, branding and advertising magazine is celebrating three decades?

20. Which Indian company has been ranked third in the list of World's Best Regarded Companies by Forbes?

21. Who has been announced as the first Indian to join Team Visa for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020?

22. Brandzstorm India Marketing has signed which actress as brand ambassador for Giordano handbags in India?

23. Which automobile brand launched a video titled '#LanguageOfHumanity’ marking the International Day of Sign Languages?

24. Which women legging brand has roped in actress Taapsee Pannu as its brand ambassador?

25. Which online insurance marketplace has started a new brand under its parent entity named Zphin to offer digital business and technology solutions and services to financial institutions globally?

26. Which entrepreneur has picked up a majority stake in Bengaluru-based microfinance company Chaitanya Rural Intermediation Development Services (CRIDS)?

27. I should stop asking this question. Who has topped the list of richest Indians for the eighth consecutive year, according to the latest IIFL Wealth-Hurun India Rich List?

28. Which mobility platform has launched a two-month campaign ‘Safety Never Stops’ in five different languages across India?

29. Which retail chain will acquire 51% stake in Booker India Pvt Ltd (BIPL) in a cash deal of around Rs 22 crore?

30. Which company is the most valued brand in India, according to the BrandZ 2019 Most Valuable Indian Brands, a report by WPP and Kantar Millward Brown?

31. Which entrepreneur in India has been recognised as distinguished alumni by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)?

32. Which bank has announced the launch of the new ‘Digismart’ credit card with Anushka Sharma as the face of its campaign?

33. Which apparel and accessories retail chain has roped in actors Vicky Kaushal and Janhvi Kapoor as brand ambassadors?

34. Which diagnostic company has launched its new campaign 'Health is the new currency'?

35. Which MNC turned 21 on September 27?

36. Which home appliances company has launched a new TV commercial around the theme of ‘#TheOneForYou’, featuring its range of frost free refrigerators?

37. In conjunction with the inaugural New York Times Food Festival on October 5 - 6, which MNC has introduced two bespoke macaron flavours, Passion and Optimism?

38. Which watch brand has announced an all-new limited-edition watch designed in partnership with actor Varun Dhawan?

39. Which hygiene brand has introduced ‘Swachchata Ka Gullak’, a community initiative led by school children?

40. Kristalina Georgieva was last week confirmed as Managing Director of which global lender?

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September 22, 2019

Biz Quizzard 808

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

1. Which MNC will venture into India’s entry-level job search market with ‘Kormo’?

2. Which MNC has acquired the workforce of Niche AI for its Bengaluru-based artificial intelligence centre?

3. Which home security solutions provider has launched the ‘#BilkulSafeHai’ campaign with Ayushmann Khurrana?

4. Which womenwear brand has launched a campaign to promote India’s ‘First Comfort Fit Pocket Leggings’?

5. Which English entertainment channel has unveiled a refreshed brand identity with a ‘Happy in Life’ quotient?

6. Which cement brand launched the film ‘#DuniyaKisneBanayi’ for Engineer’s Day, celebrated in India on September 15?

7. Which New Delhi-based fine jewellery brand has signed actress Tara Sutaria as brand ambassador?

8. Which automobile brand has launched the ‘Be Limitless’ campaign celebrating real life heroes?

9. Which smartphone maker has released a music video in collaboration with the music industry’s popular duo, Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike?

10. AgriTech platform DeHaat announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with which MNC to work with over 50,000 litchi growers in east India?

11. Which jewellery brand has launched a television commercial for its 'Aishani' collection this Durga Pujo?

12. Which MNC released a new campaign promoting its range of gourmet Italian offerings - Olive oil, Dried Pasta and Pasta Sauces, Table Olives - with the tagline ‘Can’t Get More Italian’?

13. Which automobile company has announced the launch of its new campaign, 'Tomorrow Can’t Wait'?

14. Which brand has announced a collaboration with actor Kartik Aaryan for its Fall 2019 watch campaign?

15. Which IT firm has elevated Ramkumar Ramamoorthy as chairman and managing director of India operations?

16. Which company has partnered with Japan’s Yamaha Motor Co to launch Lectro e-cycle series in India?

17. Which group has announced the acquisition of the full-service independent digital agency Langoor?

18. Havells India Limited has roped in which actor as the brand ambassador for its male grooming products?

19. Which Indian broadcaster completed 60 years on September 15, 2019?

20. Which public sector company / brand has launched the campaign 'Unsung Heroes' as part of its 60 years celebrations?

21. Which textile brand has roped in Amitabh Bachchan as brand ambassador and has launched a campaign with the tagline ‘Badal Dalo’?

22. Which payments bank has announced the launch of its latest innovation - the Bharosa Savings Account?

23. Which cement company last week unveiled a new brand identity and positioning ‘Future Today’?

24. Which digital payments platform has claimed to have become the first non-banking app to launch IPO applications with UPI?

25. Which company will be the first manufacturer in India to bring what3words addressing system in its cars?

26. Which global sportswear major has launched a new athletics franchisee, the VRCT jacket, a canvas of self-expression and individuality?

27. Which power company last week said its arm Khopoli Investments will divest its entire 50% stake in South African joint venture Cennergi for $106 million (around Rs 761 crore)?

28. Which Hyderabad-based company is acquiring 100% shares of Phekolong Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pharmacare Limited t/a Aspen Pharmacare, South Africa, for a cash consideration of ZAR 75,000?

29. Toronto-based commercial real estate services and investment management consultancy, Colliers International, has acquired a controlling stake in which project management firm in Bengaluru?

30. Cognizant has touched which milestone staff count in India?

31. Which confectionary brand has rolled out a new campaign rooted in the philosophy ‘Fun is for life, and not just for kids’?

32. Fashion startup Estrolo has announced which cricketer as brand ambassador for the Estrolo denim range of jeans and shirts?

33. Viacom18 will be launching which content proposition as a digital entity to be housed on its OTT platform VOOT, rather than a linear television channel?

34. Technology and artist services company Believe has acquired which Indian live music production company?

35. A two-judge division bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in Mumbai has ordered the liquidation of which readymade garment maker after lenders did not agree on the offers on the table for the company?

36. Which online men's lifestyle brand has entered the men's grooming products sector with its clean premium men’s beauty sub-brand ‘Mud’?

37. Which German skin and hair care brand has launched its first ever campaign in India 'pH 5.5 = perfectly Healthy skin'?

38. Which brand has launched a campaign to promote its almond milk, featuring Jacqueline Fernandez among others?

39. Which sleep solutions startup has unveiled its campaign, ‘#KnowMoreSleepBetter’?

40. Which company last week unveiled its new electric vehicle (EV) technology brand Ziptron?

41. Rohit Gupta has been elected the chairman of The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI). He is the president of which broadcasting company?

42. Which company has set up a subsidiary - The Hello World - to enter the co-living segment which will cater to both students and professionals?

43. Which Japanese company is buying a 22% stake in Future Group's listed logistics arm Future Supply Chain Solutions (FSC) for Rs 646 crore?

44. Which automobile company launched its digital campaign ‘Under the Hood’ with Indian hip-hop music, highlighting the features of the car?

45. Which company has promoted Alison Rose to chief executive officer, making her the first woman to run one of Britain´s big four lenders?

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September 15, 2019

Biz Quizzard 807

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

1. Which advertising agency has elevated Nirvik Singh as chief operating officer (COO), a new global position?

2. Which general insurance company has appointed Anup Rau as CEO and MD?

3. Volkswagen has announced the merger of its three Indian subsidiaries in the passenger car space. What will be the new entity called?

4. Which company has acquired Sankalp Semiconductor, a technology design services firm, for Rs 180 crore for 100% stake in an all-cash deal?

5. Private equity major Advent International is buying a 68% stake in which company, which makes corn rings and puff snacks under ‘Crax’ brand, for Rs 852 crore?

6. The Niti Aayog has roped in which entity to set up India’s first digital capability centre (DCC)?

7. Hiroto Saikaw will be resigning as the CEO of which automobile MNC?

8. Which furniture and interior solutions brand has launched a new campaign ‘Make Space for Life’?

9. Actor Ranveer Singh is the newest brand ambassador of which audio products brand globally?

10. Which company has acquired Fortune Select Metropolitan Jaipur, currently managed by ITC Hotels, as part of its plans to enter the four-star segment?

11. Which life insurance company has launched the campaign ‘You Are The Difference’?

12. Which microbrand watches startup has unveiled a limited edition 21-piece collection of watches whose components are made from the fuselage of the MiG-21 jet fighter?

13. Which adhesive brand has launched its new campaign 'Phenko Nahi Jodo'?

14. Which multinational direct sales company has launched the brand campaign ‘More Time Living’ in India?

15. Which company has launched a digital campaign called #CelebratingConnections for Ganesh Chaturthi in association with Bhartiya Digital Party, the Marathi YouTube Channel?

16. Which fashion retailer has come up with a first-of-its-kind digital fashion reality show, Fashion Superstar?

17. Which education company has announced the launch of a 'Say no to stress' campaign across India on the eve of the World Suicide Prevention Day?

18. Which sports entity has appointed Rajesh Sethi as managing director of its India business?

19. Which MNC last week effectively created Europe’s largest consumer tech company, called Prosus, with a stunning Amsterdam stock debut driven by interest in its stake in China’s Tencent?

20. Which MNC is launching its first new brand for more than 30 years - a line of body creams specially for tattooed skin?

21. Which pharma company has acquired 70% stake in Switzerland-based Fairmed Healthcare AG for CHF 2.2 million (over Rs 15.50 crore)?

22. Which pharma major has decided to sell its facility in Ankleshwar, Gujarat, to Zentiva India?

23. Which smartphone maker has appointed actor Ayushmann Khurrana as its brand ambassador?

24. Which app has announced a new awareness campaign ‘Taking the Right Calls’ in collaboration with Balaji Motion Pictures’ latest production, 'Dream Girl'?

25. Which influencer marketing company has announced the launch of Funbox, a creative and scalable influencer gifting solution, in time for the festive season?

26. Beauty care brand Lotus Herbals has appointed which actress as the brand ambassador for its Lotus White Glow range of skincare products?

27. Which health supplement brand has launched the #TryKar campaign across its primary social media platforms?

28. Which company and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) are jointly working on a driverless car project and building the country’s first home-grown metal 3D printing machine?

29. Which company last week announced a tie up with self-drive car rental company Revv to offer its passenger vehicles on a subscription model?

30. Which sports drink brand has roped in Hima Das as the brand ambassador?

31. Which online insurance website and comparison portal has launched a brand film '#LiveOnYourTerms', celebrating the multitasking mothers of today?

32. Which mobility platform has launched the campaign 'Ab Khulenge Naye Raaste'?

33. Which beauty brand has introduced actress Shraddha Kapoor as its new face in India?

34. Which company has launched the campaign 'Live like a Racer' featuring Narain Karthikeyan?

35. Which fashion brand has launched the campaign ‘#DulhanWaliFeeling’?

36. This is an amazing campaign. Which chocolate brand has launched the campaign ‘Donate your words’ in the UK focusing on old aged people?

37. Royal Stag has roped in which cricketer as its newest brand ambassador?

38. Which Japan-based footwear brand has roped in actor Tiger Shroff as brand ambassador?

39. Which food delivery platform is all set to launch 18 original shows over the course of the next three months?

40. Which country will run the world’s largest current account surplus in 2019 for the fourth consecutive year, according to the Ifo economic institute?

Please mail your answers on or before next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 807 as subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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September 8, 2019

Biz Quizzard 806

Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period September 02 - 07. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which company is picking up 55% stake in radio taxi service Meru Cabs for a cash consideration of Rs 201 crore?

2. Which Indian handset maker has received a three-year multi-crore order from US conglomerate General Electric to manufacture hand-held devices meant specifically for medical use?

3. Which company has recruited 10 women officers - including mining, electrical, mechanical and mineral processing engineers - who have been deployed at the Noamundi Ore, Mines and Quarries (OMQ) division?

4. Which Anil Ambani-owned business news channel shut down operations on August 31?

5. Which casual work wear brand from Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd has unveiled its fresh range of dresses for women in different sizes with a new campaign, ‘Own your shape’?

6. Which automobile company has launched the video ‘Aasmaan' as part of its social content series?

7. Which hospitality company has acquired Copenhagen-based data science venture Danamica for an undisclosed sum?

8. Which company has signed a deal with Japanese steel giant JFE Shoji Trade Corporation for selling its subsidiary Cogent Power Inc (CPI)?

9. The joint venture partners of which US casual dining restaurant chain in India have sold their stakes to Singapore-based Universal Success Enterprises?

10. Which company last week unveiled its new marketing strategy, ‘Sab Saath Bade’?

11. Which Swiss luxury watch manufacturer recently entered the Indian market through a retail partnership with luxury watch stores chain Ethos Watch Boutiques?

12. Which fashion retail chain has launched its digital IP, Brand Stock Exchange (BSE) announcing discounts in a bidding format?

13. Which mens grooming company has come up with Sacred Games themed kits, which comes with quirky captions inspired by dialogues from the show?

14. Which media professional has launched his new venture ‘House of Cheer’?

15. The founders of which ecommerce company have set up an investment vehicle, Titan Capital?

16. Which sanitary ware and bath solutions brand has launched a brand campaign, featuring actress Anushka Sharma?

17. Which automobile MNC has appointed Rakesh Srivastava as India managing director?

18. Which company has signed a two-year deal with T10 Sports Management to live stream the Abu Dhabi T10 League to its subscribers in India?

19. Which Indian buyout firm has acquired majority stake in Mumbai-based marketing firm Digital Refresh Networks for $6 million or about Rs 40 crore?

20. Maruti Suzuki India has achieved which cumulative sales milestone of utility vehicles (UVs)?

21. Which company has signed a pact to induct Japanese utility JERA as a partner for the 750 MW gas-based combined cycle power project it is setting up in Bangladesh?

22. Which company last week claimed it has became the first Indian commercial vehicle maker to get BS VI certification for its entire heavy trucks range (gross vehicle weight of 16.2. tonne and above)?

23. Which automobile brand has launched the campaign titled ‘#IMadeItBig’?

24. Which consumer healthcare company has unveiled ‘Sabse Pehle Aap’, a new initiative at educating and connecting registered medical practitioners (RMPs) and chemists in remote rural areas via the digital medium?

25. Which data management company will acquire software-defined storage company Hedvig for Rs 1,621 crore ($225 million)?

26. Which company has launched a concierge service, Go, which will help users send or receive packages within Bangalore, in a move that directly competes with Google-backed concierge startup Dunzo?

27. Which pharma company has signed an agreement with Germany’s Boehringer Ingelheim to develop and commercialise a new drug for certain cancer patients who currently have limited treatment options available?

28. India has pipped which country to move into the list of top ten countries in terms of total gold reserves?

29. Which German consumer electronics brand will make a foray into the Indian market by this month as it introduces its range of LED TVs?

30. Which automobile MNC last week chose India to unveil a three-seater hybrid car for its global launch?

31. Which automobile brand last week chose Niagara Falls, a Chinese wind farm and a solar site in Germany to unveil its first all-electric sports car?

32. Which ayurvedic hair and scalp care brand has roped in actress and Yoga fitness icon, Shilpa Shetty, as its new brand ambassador for its shampoo?

33. Which soya bean oil brand has launched a campaign with the positioning 'Ghar ka khana, ghar ka khana hota hai'?

34. Which protein supplement brand has launched a Kesar Badam variant for the Indian consumer?

35. Which mosquito repellant brand has launched the communication 'Kids Vs Mosquito Rap Battle' for its spray format?

36. Which smartphone brand has roped in has roped in actors Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif, along with popular musician and rapper Badshah to endorse its newest launch?

37. Which media and digital marketing communications agency has elevated Ashish Bhasin, currently CEO Greater South, and chairman and CEO – India, to the position of Asia Pacific CEO?

38. Which life insurance company has launched its new campaign ‘#EarlyRetirement’?

39. Royal Enfield recently launched a campaign with the introduction of six new colours of which iconic motorcycle?

40. Xiaomi India has crossed which cumulative sales milestone mark in the country, within 5 years of India launch?

41. Which two-wheeler brand has launched its new campaign ‘#RideToReboot’?

42. Which life insurance company has launched its new ad campaign 'Bounce back to life', featuring real survivor stories of Amrita Raichand (chef) and Boria Majumdar (sports journalist)?

43. Which pre-owned cars selling platform has announced the launch of its #CoolGannu campaign on this Ganesh Chaturthi?

44. According to a report last week, hospitality firm OYO has entered which market as part of its expansion plans in Latin American markets?

45. Global investment firm KKR & Co has acquired majority stake in which education services provider from the existing investor consortium led by Gaja Capital for an undisclosed sum?

Please mail your answers before 12 pm next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 806 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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September 1, 2019

Biz Quizzard 805

Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period August 26 - 31. Hope you enjoy it.

1. The Reserve Bank of India will transfer how much reserve capital to the government for the current fiscal year?

2. Hindustan Unilever has launched which fabric care brand and has roped in Manish Malhotra as brand ambassador?

3. Which online travel aggregator recently introduced its couple-friendly rooms with a post titled 'India, get a room.'?

4. The RuPay card, the Indian system of electronic payment, was launched in which country recently?

5. Who is the world's highest paid actress for the second year in a row, according to Forbes's annual ranking?

6. Actor Kartik Aaryan has been roped in as the new brand ambassador for which chocolate brand?

7. Google last week launched which smart display device in India with a price tag of Rs 9,999?

8. Which real estate major last week announced its foray into co-living space under EPDPL CoLiving brand and said it would operate more than 100,000 beds in the next five years?

9. Which tractor manufacturer has appointed former Cummins India managing director Sandeep Sinha as the chief executive officer?

10. Which smartphone player last week unveiled what will be its largest global R&D facility in Hyderabad?

11. Which automobile brand has rolled out its launch campaign ‘#FeelsJustRight’?

12. On the occasion of World Breastfeeding Week, which mother & child care brand launched the film ‘#DropsOfLove’?

13. Which acidity brand has launched a digital film on the 'quick relief from stomach ailments' in the form of a love story shot at the annual fair held on the Nauchandi Ground in Meerut?

14. Which cooking oil brand has launched the campaign ‘Life aapki, recipe aapki’?

15. On Women's Equality Day, which personal care brand launched a video featuring host, model and actor Kubbra Sait?

16. Which company has launched the digital campaign, ‘Jab chahe hot, Jab chahe cold’ for new range of washing machines?

17. Which ceramic company has announced the launch of its new TVC campaign 'Zameen se Judey', featuring brand ambassador Salman Khan?

18. Which company has rolled out a digital campaign titled ‘#MyIndiaMyTrips’ to inspire and assist Indian travellers to plan their travel and explore the best of India?

19. Which matrimonial site has launched its new TVC campaign, ‘Ladka Achha hai/Ladki Achhi Hai’?

20. Swedish caller identification app Truecaller has crossed which milestone count of paying subscribers globally?

21. Which company has announced its association with wrestling champion Bajrang Punia as the new brand ambassador for its commercial vehicle lubricants’ segment?

22. Which hospitality company has announced the global launch of its ‘Sticker Book’ contest?

23. Which learning platform has announced the appointment of former LendingTree executive Gabriel Dalporto as its new chief executive officer?

24. Sidharth Rao has launched his book ‘How I almost blew it’. He is the co-founder and chief executive officer of which digital agency?

25. Parthasarathi Mukherjee has quit as the CEO of which bank?

26. Which company will replace Indiabulls Housing Finance on the Nifty index from September 27?

27. Which two automakers last week entered into a capital alliance agreement for equity investment in each other?

28. Which audio products maker has introduced lifestyle audio brand Infinity in India?

29. Which Japanese brand has announced its debut in Indian kitchens with 3 offerings, premium wrap, frying pan foil and cooking sheet?

30. Which MNC has entered India's niche but potentially high-volume non-alcoholic malt drinks market in a big way with its global brand Barbican?

31. Which group has signed an exclusive master franchise agreement (MFA) with Tapas Club to roll out a series of stylish Spanish restaurants across its extensive portfolio of hotels in India?

32. PVR Cinemas has crossed which milestone screens count?

33. Which automobile brand has launched the campaign ‘#ChooseTogetherChooseRight’?

34. Which rating agency last week sacked its chief executive, Naresh Takkar?

35. Essel Group has reached an agreement to sell 205 megawatt operating solar assets of Essel Green Energy and Essel Infraprojects at an enterprise value of Rs 1,300 crore to which group?

36. Which newly formed healthcare business has announced the appointment of Pirojshaw Sarkari as its CEO effective October 1, 2019?

37. Gautam Thapar has been ousted as chairman of which company?

38. Which private equity firm has completed acquiring 33% stake in Sona BLW and is set to merge the auto parts company with Comstar Automotive Technology, its other subsidiary in India?

39. Which pharma company will be divesting its entire equity shareholding in its joint venture to its SA Ajinomoto Omnichem NV (now doing business as Ajinomoto Bio-Pharma Services)?

40. Amazon India last week announced the launch of its largest delivery station in India. Which city?

41. Samsonite International, in a strategic partnership with which electronics major, has developed a range of IoT-enabled travel suitcases that come with tracking and tracing capability?

42. Leveraging the irrefutable love that Bengalis have for food and especially fish, which cooking oil brand has launched a ad film around the Ilish Utsab or Ilish Festival?

43. Which health startup has announced the launch of ‘#YehHaiMeriLife’ digital campaign to focus on the importance of complete nutrition for girls in sports?

44. After seeing loads of companies/brands/people latch onto PV Sindhu’s victory, finally saw an ad from a brand she actually endorses. Which brand launched an ad celebrating her gold medal in line with its philosophy of ‘Sweat More’?

45. Which premium international documentary SVOD streaming service by IN10 Media has officially announced the launch of operations worldwide?

46. Which business professional last week launched his first book ‘The Tech Whisperer’?

47. Which business group last week announced the recruitment of JCB India MD and CEO Vipin Sondhi to its global leadership team?

48. Which construction equipment manufacturer has elevated Subir Chowdhury as its India MD and CEO?

49. Which television channel, in association with Rupa Publications, has announced a first of its kind, long-term collaboration of adapting its TV shows into books?

50. Which Indian advertising personality was recognised with Korea’s highest honour for his significant contribution to the advertising industry at the recently concluded 12th edition of Ad Stars held in Busan, South Korea?

51. Which automobile brand has unveiled a new digital campaign ‘Dhaakad’?

52. After Singapore, Dentsu Aegis Network in partnership with iProspect is launching which female start-up initiative in India?

53. Which Hyderabad-based cloud communication player will acquire 100% share capital of marketing automation services provider Gamooga Softtech for Rs 48.45 crore?

54. Which newly launched automobile brand has launched a television commercial featuring music directors Vishal Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjiani?

55. The government last week announced an extensive consolidation of state-owned banks that will see 10 of them being merged to form how many lenders?

Please mail your answers before 12 pm next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 805 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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