Biz Quizzard 926

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period December 20 - 25. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which Mumbai-based group has acquired the distribution rights for global fashion brand Esprit’s watches segment?

2. Which vaccine maker recently announced the launch of a goat pox vaccine to help control goat pox disease in the country?

3. Adani Enterprises Ltd has formed a wholly-owned unit to set up alumina refinery and aluminium smelter. What is it called?

4. Which subsidiary of ONGC has reported its first ever profit?

5. Tablez has opened the first store of ‘House of Toys’. Which city?

6. Which online beauty and personal care startup has acquired an undisclosed majority stake in feminine hygiene startup Sirona in an all-cash deal worth Rs 100 crore?

7. Which company has picked up a 60% stake in couturier Anamika Khanna’s brand AK-OK?

8. Which company has signed an agreement to acquire Austin, Texas-headquartered transformational cybersecurity consulting provider Edgile?

9. Which company has bagged the contract to build India’s longest expressway project - the Rs 17,000-crore and 594-kmlong Meerut-Prayagraj E’way - in UP?

10. Which company has acquired Nicomet, a nickel and cobalt producer based in Goa, which will make the former the sole producer of nickel in India?

11. Which fitness and wellness start-up has acquired at-home cardio equipment brands - RPM Fitness, Fitkit and Onefitplus - along with outdoor bicycles brand, Urban Terrain?

12. Which beauty brand has launched a new  campaign ’Reinventing Beauty’ featuring actress Ileana D’Cruz?

13. Which health tech firm has announced the appointment of Prabh Singh as the CEO for its India operations?

14. Which Japanese plant-based company has partnered with Indian food-tech start-up Vegan Meat India to launch meat-free alternatives in the country?

15. Which juice brand has added Chia and Pumpkin seeds to its portfolio?

16. Which Ayurveda-based beauty and wellness brand has announced Shreya Chaudhary as its brand ambassador?

17. Which coconut oil brand has introduced an exclusive pack in Tamil Nadu and has launched a campaign for it?

18. Which beverage brand has launched a regional campaign for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana echoing the ‘Ghanam’ outlook of Telugus?

19. Which financial services company has launched a new campaign 'Cashless Confidence'?

20. Which enterprise software maker will buy electronic medical records company Cerner Corp for $28.3 billion in its biggest ever deal?

21. Which dessert brand from the house of Curefoods India has announced actress Megha Akash as its brand ambassador for the coming year?

22. Which business visa immigration consultancy has announced former Australian pacer Brett Lee as brand ambassador?

23. Which online payments processing service has launched the campaign ‘You have it, you just didn’t know it’?

24. Which watch brand has appointed actress Ananya Panday as its celebrity brand ambassador?

25. Which biscuit brand has launched the campaign ‘Kayi Smiles, Nayi Smiles’ to introduce its new identity?

26. Which Pro Kabaddi League team has announced Borosil as its principal sponsor for the upcoming edition?

27. Which online real estate platform recently launched a song as an extension to its "#YahanSearchKhatamKaro" campaign on social media?

28. Which edtech and skilling startup has acquired Delhi-based Prepleaf, an end-to-end placement preparation company that focuses on data analytics, for $1 million, or about Rs 7.5 crore?

29. Which business personality has picked up a 20% stake in Wakau Interactive, a subsidiary of digital entertainment and technology company JetSynthesy?

30. The National Stock Exchange has launched a framework that allows listed companies to sign-up for higher governance standards than what is required under the law. What has it been branded as?

31. Which company has picked up a significant minority stake in Hyderabad-based contract development and manufacturing organisation Yapan Bio for an investment of Rs 101.77 crore?

32. Which Kolkata-based road developer has sold its entire 40% stake in the 67-km-long Shree Jagannath Expressway in Odisha to an arm of the marquee Canadian infrastructure-focused fund CDPQ for Rs 2,100 crore?

33. Which quick service restaurant (QSR) chain reinforced its commitment towards inclusivity through its latest campaign for EatQual initiative?

34. Which payments and API banking solutions company has announced the launch of its brand campaign, ‘Yeh Mera Idea Tha’?

35. Which business group has launched its new corporate ad film ‘Many Reasons to Smile’?

36. Which senior living community operator has launched the Christmas campaign ‘Ms Santa’?

37. Which beverage chain has launched a campaign with the positioning ‘Chai + Snacks = Relax’?

38. Cough and cold brand, Vicks announced that it has roped in which actor as its new brand ambassador?

39. Which automobile company launched the campaign 'Conquering the Unconquerable' to commemorate its 20 years?

40. Which dish topped the list of most-ordered dish in Swiggy’s annual StatEATstics report, released last week?

41. Which realty group has unveiled the “Joyful Living Forever” campaign?

42. Which airline last week unveiled its logo along with the tagline, ‘It’s Your Sky’?

43. Which FMCG major last week announced its foray into the quick service restaurant (QSR) segment with the launch of a new brand - Jango’z?

44. Which bank’s subsidiary last week announced that it has acquired the passenger vehicle finance portfolio of Ford Credit India (FCIPL)?

45. Private equity (PE) major Advent International has acquired a majority stake in which global digital engineering services company with innovation labs in India and the US, for $1.5 billion?

46. Which merchant commerce platform has launched ‘Plural Tokenizer’, a tokenisation solution that works across leading card networks?

47. Which ecommerce marketplace announced the appointment of a former Arvind Lifestyle Brands units executive Himanshu Chakrawarti as president of the company?

48. Which skincare brand has roped in actress Kiara Advani as its brand ambassador and has launched the ‘#SwishDabDab’ campaign?

49. Which snack brand has launched the campaign ‘For The Bold' featuring actor and brand ambassador Kartik Aaryan and actress Sanjana Sanghi?

50. Which MNC will acquire its joint venture Prione Business Services, subject to requisite regulatory approvals?

51. Which pain relief brand has launched an Instagram Influencer campaign with Bani J and Sunil Chhetri amongst others?

52. Which multi-brand e-commerce platform has launched the ‘#BeTheSanta’ campaign?

53. Which brand from Hamdard Laboratories has released its latest campaign- ‘Shine Like No One’?

54. Which financial services marketplace has launched the campaign ‘#AbChoicesHueAasan’ featuring actor Sumeet Raghavan?

55. Which food brand has launched its new campaign ‘#AapkaTastePartner’ for its pickles and papads, featuring actress and brand ambassador Madhuri Dixit?

56. Which insurance broker and risk adviser has increased shareholding in its Indian arm, a joint venture with Rampart Trust, to 92% from 49%?

57. Which company is investing Rs 1,600 crore in setting up its largest integrated wood panel manufacturing unit at Gopavaram in YSR Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh?

58. Which institute last week launched the ‘Surendra and Dorothie Shah Chair’ for research on sustainable construction?

59. Which business group’s Vulcan Minerals will buy the coal assets of Brazilian mining company Vale for $270 million?

60. Which MNC will acquire the mutual fund business of L&T Finance Holdings for $425 million (Rs 3,250 crore)?

61. Which QSR chain has launched the campaign ‘‘Bhook ke chhakke chhudao’ featuring actor Ranveer Singh as part of its association with the movie 83?

62. Which men’s fragrance brand has launched a campaign featuring actor Randeep Hooda?

63. Which brand has launched a television commercial on Milky Soft Baby Care range featuring actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra?

64. Which online healthcare company launched its latest campaign ‘Let’s call it a wRAP’ in collaboration with musician and rapper Baba Sehgal?

65. Which online furniture company is celebrating its tenth anniversary with ‘Big 10 Bash’ campaign?

66. Which company has launched its campaign ‘#TheGoodChocolate’ to take chocoholics on a journey of bliss with the unique taste of its exclusively premium range of Camel Milk Chocolates?

67. Which brand has launched its new campaign ‘Solar ka Simple Solution’?

68. Which health tech brand has roped in Australian cricketer Pat Cummins as brand ambassador and investor to offer its services to a wider consumer base across India?

69. Which MNC will buy privately owned footwear label Heydude for $2.5 billion?

70. Tata Motors has completed the formation of an electric vehicle subsidiary following the successful incorporation of the new company. What is it called?

71. Which IT firm has signed an agreement with UK-based Ardonagh, wherein its subsidiary has acquired 51% stake in a shared services entity Mrald?

72. The wholly owned subsidiary of which bank and the Indian Navy have introduced a co-branded credit card for the personnel of the Indian Navy?

73. Which personal care brand owned by Emami has forayed in the offline retail space and looking to strengthen its distribution footprint with exclusive retail outlets?

74. Which Bengaluru-based company has acquired UK-based manufacturer Westwire Harnessing Limited for an undisclosed amount?

75. Which company has won the financial bid for resolution of the ailing Lavasa Corporation, which is constructing the country’s first privately-built smart city near Pune?

76. Which company launched high-speed escooter Faast at an introductory price of Rs 89,999 (before subsidies) at the EV Expo 21 held at Greater Noida?

77. Which company, on the occasion of National Consumer Rights Day, launched a new campaign for its smart care number 1800 209 5511?

78. Which home and sleep solutions company has launched a new campaign, 'The Honest Office-goer's Rant' featuring actor Sumeet Vyas?

79. Which company has acquired women-oriented content platform Momspresso along with its associated influencer engagement platform Momspresso MyMoney?

80. 10 years after it exited the sector by selling Cinemax India to PVR, which Mumbai-based real estate player is set to re-enter the cinema exhibition space under the Cineline brand?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 926 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 925

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

1. Which MNC has piloted a project in India called WoW, or Wireless over Wire, that takes internet through electricity wires?

2. Samsung Electronics Co. named its newly merged mobile phone and home-appliances businesses “DX Division” as the tech giant moves to strengthen its corporate structure. What does DX stand for?

3. PepsiCo India is foraying into the flat-cut and wafer-styled potato chips segment across the country under which brand?

4. Which Indian startup has made it to this year’s global list of 35 elite unicorns with valuations of over $10 billion?

5. Which brand has rolled out an out of home (OOH) campaign, ‘The Unending Noodle Strands', across Delhi and Kolkata?

6. Which brand has launched its first brand film with the tagline ‘100% cotton shirts’, featuring actor Lalit Prabhakar?

7. Which personal care brand has commemorated its fifth anniversary by creating ‘Good Book’- a notebook made from discarded papers?

8. Swiggy has introduced a new gifting feature on its app. What has it been branded as?

9. Swiggy has launched a multi-film digital campaign showcasing its new membership program. What has it been branded as?

10. Grocery delivery startup Grofers has rebranded itself. What is the new brand?

11. The Shriram Group will consolidate its lending arms into a single entity. What will it be known as?

12. Which beauty and personal care company has acquired celebrity and influencer talent management network MissMalini Entertainment in a cash and stock deal?

13. Singapore-based Keppel Corporation will invest $150 million to acquire a 51% stake in the holding company of which solar power producer?

14. The cumulative inflows from systematic investment plans (SIPs) in a year have crossed which milestone mark for the first time, as per data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India?

15. Which destination has become the world’s first government to turn 100% paperless?

16. Which company’s board has cleared a proposal to acquire up to 70.1% stake in Myloancare?

17. Mensa Brands has acquired which online kids wear brand?

18. Nipun Marya, Vivo’s director of brand marketing, has taken over as the India CEO of which smartphone brand?

19. Which edtech company has launched the “Zindagi Ka Syllabus” campaign, featuring brand ambassador and actor Aamir Khan?

20. Which business personality has been named Time magazine's "Person of the Year" for 2021?

21. Which brand has roped in actress Malaika Arora as the brand ambassador for its range of natural, anti-ageing skincare products?

22. Which online travel company launched the campaign ‘Book abhi. Cancel kabhi bhi.’ for its EzCancel plan?

23. Which incense sticks brand has roped in actress Juhi Chawla as brand ambassador?

24. Which washroom automation accessory brand has signed actor Hrithik Roshan as their brand ambassador?

25. IndianOil has roped in which former cricketer to endorse its ‘Chhotu’ LPG refill?

26. Which diabetes care and management digital app-based platform has launched its first television commercial (TVC) campaign, based on ‘Unbeatables’, which are true stories of members?

27. Which company acquired BRG Iron & Steel for Rs 530 crore last month at an auction held by the liquidator?

28. Which neo-bank has acquired consumer neo-banking platform Finin in a $10 million cash-and-stock deal?

29. Which company last week said it has signed an agreement with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to supply 4,667 MW of green power?

30. Which French luxury group has picked Leena Nair as its new global chief executive?

31. Which Indore-based green consultancy will float a joint venture with the oil major Royal Dutch Shell?

32. Which youth-focused direct-to-consumer firm is adding a marketplace business called Bazaar to its platform?

33. SBI Card has announced the introduction of a fitness and wellness-focused credit card, targeted at customers across the country. What has it been branded as?

34. Which company last week announced the entry of its German skincare brand Creme 21 into Indian markets?

35. Which 2 locations have shared the title as the world’s most expensive office market in 2021, as per JLL’s Premium Office Rent Tracker (PORT) report?

36. Which online-to-offline used car retail platform has roped in former cricketer Sachin Tensulkar as brand ambassador and investor?

37. On the occasion of National Energy Conservation Day, which company unveiled the campaign ‘#FutureInvestmentPlan’, featuring brand ambassador Sachin Tendulkar?

38. Which spirits company has launched an animated video series, titled '1971 War Chronicles', to mark 50 years of India-Pakistan war?

39. Which MNC last week said it had bought virtual sneaker company RTFKT for an undisclosed sum?

40. Which company has acquired the India and Southeast Asia distribution and manufacturing rights for the Reebok sports brand?

41. Which face talcum brand has launched two new variants - Radiant Pink and Pearl White, and has roped in actress Tanya Hope as brand ambassador?

42. Which health insurance company has launched a new campaign “Ek Baar Lo, Accha Lo”?

43. Which company has rolled out ‘India’s No. 1 Electric Two-Wheeler Company’ campaign?

44. Which company’s board of directors have approved the acquisition of Dash Pharmaceuticals LLC, USA, through its subsidiary company for a cash consideration of $18 million?

45. Thailand’s Siam Cement Group has entered into a joint venture with which company to manufacture autoclaved lightweight concrete panels, the group’s patented product, in Gujarat?

46. Which company and the BMW Group have expanded their 9-year-old motorcycle-manufacturing alliance into joint development, production and exports of electric vehicles from India?

47. Gurpratap Boparai has resigned as the MD of which automobile company?

48. Which Indian company said its EV arm will set up a manufacturing and technology centre in Castilla y León, Spain, and invest about €100 million in the region over the next decade?

49. Which Hyderabad-based contract research and development organization last week said it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Pune-based Intox Pvt Ltd?

50. Which company was the biggest wealth creator for the third successive year, according to Motilal Oswal 26th Annual Wealth Creation Study?

51. Which company has announced the introduction of Tagra, a premium range of performance footwear for safety, manufacturing, military and security sectors?

52. Which company has acquired 100% of the share capital of Singapore Telecommunications Limited’s (“Singtel”) delivery center in Malaysia - Global Enterprise International Malaysia Sdn. Bhd?

53. Former Twitter India head Manish Maheshwari is launching an ed-tech start-up. What is it called?

54. Which e-tailor has launched its new campaign ‘Ridiculously Comfortable’, featuring brand ambassador and cricketer Rishabh Pant?

55. Which plant-based meat company has roped in Olympian Neeraj Chopra as its brand ambassador?

56. Which company announced the acquisition of Femcy, a femtech brand focused on personalised menstrual wellness solutions?

57. Which ghee brand has launched the campaign ‘Thand Padi’ emphasizing on the importance of  consuming ghee during winters?

58. Which digital platform engineering company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Nggawe Nirman Technologies (NNT), a cloud-native app development company?

59. Which IT firm has signed an agreement to acquire LeanSwift Solutions, US-headquartered system integrator of Infor Products?

60. Amazon India has crossed which milestone count of sellers on its platform?

61. Kia India last week unveiled the look of its new recreational vehicle (RV) manufactured at its Anantapur facility. What has it been branded as?

62. Which Hindi general entertainment channel (GEC) has launched its maiden brand campaign titled 'Sabse Alag, Sabke Liye.'?

63. Which online travel company has acquired the brand name and technology platform of bus-ticketing and intercity travel provider YoloBus for an undisclosed sum?

64. Which private equity firm has acquired a majority stake in US-based GAVS Technologies Limited (GAVS), which has a large presence in India, including Chennai?

65. Which online beauty platform has acquired cosmetics and skincare brand, Faces Canada, previously owned by Sequoia Capital India and run by a management team?

66. Which Rs 9,000 crore poultry major last week announced the launch of its first click and mortar brand, Delfrez?

67. MTR Foods Pvt. Ltd last week announced its foray into the fresh Idli and Dosa batter category under which brand?

68. Which footwear company has launched the digital campaign ‘Unlimited Sneakers’ to offer its latest collection?

69. Which beauty and personal care company has appointed Sukhleen Aneja as CEO, beauty and FMCG brands?

70. The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) has named which business personality as the Global Entrepreneur of the Year in Business Transformation?

71. Which brand has launched flavoured coffee cans in six flavours, including Tender Coconut?

72. Which company providing certified organic herbal and Ayurvedic health products has launched a campaign ‘#TowardsHealthyEating’?

73. Which smartphone brand has launched the third edition of the ‘#SwitchOff’ campaign?

74. Which jewellery brand has launched the campaign 'Very Rare, Very You'?

75. Which brand has appointed actress Lara Dutta as the brand ambassador for its range of olive and multisource cooking oils and has launched a campaign with the positioning ‘Behtar Kal Ki Shuruaat, Aaj Se’?

76. Sameer Gehlaut will resign as promoter of which housing finance company at the end of the current fiscal after selling 11.9% stake in the firm?

77. Which industry body has elected The Times Group’s Mohit Jain as president for 2021-22?

78. Which automobile company has appointed Unsoo Kim as Managing Director for India from January 1, 2022?

79. Which company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Norway-based Hydro’s aluminium extrusions business in India for an enterprise value of Rs 247 crore located in Kuppam, AP?

80. Indian Hotels Company Ltd. (IHCL) has collaborated with Tata Projects Ltd. for the construction of a new hotel for which brand at Santacruz, Mumbai, by an all-woman engineering team?

81. Which New York-based social platform for investors and traders has partnered with Times Bridge to expand its offerings to the Indian market?

82. Which life insurer has become the first Indian insurance company to sign the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI)?

83. Which MNC last week said executive vice president and power business chief Katsuya Nakanishi will become its new president and chief executive officer, effective April 1, 2022?

84. Which edtech firm has acquired UPSC-focused edtech platform StudyIQ Education for about $20 million (around Rs 150 crore) in a cash and stock deal?

85. Which group said its 2 properties have become first hotels in the world to achieve net-zero carbon status?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzad 925 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 924

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

1. Which IT company has decided to do away with the role of COO after the retirement of incumbent Pravin Rao?

2. Which shopping destination has launched the ‘Back to Work, Back to the World’ campaign to announce the launch of Autumn Winter collection across brands?

3. Which bank has sold its loan exposure in Chenani Nashri Tunnelway (CNTL) to an Ares SSG Capital-backed asset reconstruction company at a discount of 25%?

4. Which firm has acquired education infrastructure including K12 Schools and Student Housing assets in South for around Rs 350 crore to further strengthen its leadership position in the market?

5. Which online higher education company is set to acquire Talentedge, India's fourth largest online higher education company, for around Rs 350-400 crore?

6. Which realty company has released the film ‘Kitaab’ highlighting trust and relationships?

7. Which company released its latest film ‘Fashion for All’ to celebrate the ‘International Day of Persons with Disabilities’, in collaboration with Atypical Advantage?

8. Which automobile company, in collaboration with Universal Music India (UMI), has launched a platform for budding artists across India to showcase their talent to the nation?

9. Which personal care brand has launched the campaign ‘#NoConditionsApply’ for its hair care portfolio?

10. Which state has named industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Tata for its highest civilian award?

11. Which company last week announced the acquisition of the home textiles business of GHCL for Rs 576 crore?

12. London-based private equity fund Greater Pacific Capital (GPC) has picked up around 14% stake in which microfinance company for $50 million (Rs 375 crore)?

13. Which retail company last week announced the launch of its new retail chain in the toys segment called House of Toys?

14. Mensa Brands, a Bengaluru-based e-commerce roll-up company, has acquired which home décor label, which caters mainly to the US and UK markets?

15. Which IT company will acquire ‘farm-to-store’ retail chain Polimeraas valued at Rs 250 crore in a cash and stock deal?

16. Which Indian IT firm last week announced its entry into blockchain and crypto ecosystem through print ads?

17. Which mortgage lender in the US was in news last week for its CEO firing around 900 employees over a Zoom meeting?

18. Which faucets & sanitaryware brand has launched a new television ad campaign 'Freedom 3.0' featuring actors Ranveer Singh and Anushka Sharma?

19. Which influencer marketing platform has announced the launch of India’s first Meta-influencer ‘Kyra’?

20. How many Indian entities figure in the list of the top 100 arms-producing companies around the globe, released by Swedish think-tank Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI?

21. The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) recently launched India's first indigenous server. What has it been branded as?

22. Which menswear brand has launched the campaign ‘Honestly Made’ for its latest wedding range for the Autumn-Winter 2021 season, featuring brand ambassador and actor Ayushmann Khurrana?

23. Which PC and smart devices brand has launched the campaign We’ve Got Your Back” to showcase the impact that the brand has on different aspects of India?

24. Which company and Abu Dhabi Chemicals Derivatives Co have announced plans to set up a $2-billion joint venture to produce industrial chemicals at the latter’s industrial chemicals zone in Ruwais, UAE?

25. Which automobile company will invest Rs 4,000 crore to launch half a dozen electric vehicles (EV) by 2028?

26. Sharon Bowen was last week named chair of which stock exchange?

27. Which private sector lender, in collaboration with NPCI and manufacturing partner Seshaasai, has unveiled ‘On-the-Go’ contactless wearable keychains for debit cards?

28. Furlenco’s parent, House of Kieraya has launched a luxury furniture and lifestyle brand. Name it?

29. Which company has acquired MediaMint, which offers digital consulting and operations services, for Rs 566 crore?

30. Which company has set up a 50:50 joint venture with Belgium’s John Cockerill for setting up a giga factory for electrolysers as part of its green hydrogen and ammonia manufacturing plans?

31. Which beverage brand has launched its 'Safaltaa Ka Kadak Swaad' hyper-local campaign to connect at a deeper level with its discerning customers in Saurashtra?

32. Which pet food brand has launched ‘#BeIndieProud’ its all-new stray adoption campaign?

33. Which confectionery brand has launched the campaign ‘#WhatsYourKidsWay’?

34. Which company has acquired Austria-headquartered GeoGebra that runs an interactive mathematics learning tool with a community of over 100 million learners spread across some 195 countries?

35. Which Indian IT firm and German’s apoBank will buy IT consulting company Gesellschaft für Banksysteme GmbH (gbs)?

36. Jio-BP and which automobile company last week announced that they have signed an agreement to jointly develop electric vehicles-related products and services, including charging solutions?

37. Which MNC has acquired Quill, a messaging app for collaboration and communication with teams, for an undisclosed amount?

38. Ikea has opened its first small format outlet in the country at Worli, Mumbai. What is the format called?

39. Which state has retained top position in the list of states with most employable talent, according to the India Skills Report 2022?

40. Which new age logistics services provider has acquired California-based Transition Robotics Inc, which develops Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) platforms?

41. IndiGo has been ranked at which position in the world in terms of number of flights scheduled in the month of December, according to global travel data provider OAG’s monthly report?

42. Which FMCG company has acquired Third Umpire brand partnership for all home matches of the Indian cricket team in the 2021-22 season?

43. Which communications group has launched its global employee-first programme - 'Work Your World'?

44. Which realty company has roped in actor and filmmaker Farhan Akhtar as its new brand ambassador?

45. US Polo Assn has announced which actor as the India brand ambassador for its new 'Play Together' campaign?

46. Which men’s grooming brand has launched the ‘Hall of Gentlemen' campaign celebrating extraordinary deeds of ordinary men?

47. Which creator driven, live, entertainment commerce platform has launched the campaign ‘Own It Now’?

48. Which couple has topped the Power Couples survey released by the Indian Institute of Human Brands (IIHB)?

49. Which Indian financial services group has turned down its Japanese partner Tokio Marine’s bid to gain controlling stake in their decade-old life insurance joint venture?

50. This should be easy. Which company is the country’s most valuable company according to the Burgundy Private Hurun India 500 companies list?

51. Prakash Manjanath Telang died last week at the age of 74 from cancer in Pune. He was the former MD of which automobile company?

52. Meta, formerly Facebook, last week opened one of its largest offices in Asia in India. Which city?

53. Which community management app has acquired Bengaluru-based community commerce platform MyCommunity Genie in a cash and equity deal?

54. Maruti Suzuki India’s premium hatchback Baleno has crossed which cumulative sales milestone?

55. Which footwear brand has launched a new ad campaign with the tagline 'Feet Hai Confuse, Kise Kare Choose.'?

56. Which general insurance company has launched the ‘#Care4Hockey’ campaign that focuses on supporting the game of Hockey in the country?

57. Which DTH operator and Pay TV platform has launched the campaign ‘Ki Darun’ for West Bengal?

58. Which brand has launched a video for its recently introduced little millet noodles, featuring actor Rannvijay and his 5-year-old daughter Kainaat?

59. Which company has shuttered its plants following a directive from the Haryana Pollution Control Board, triggering concerns of a possible shortage of syringes and needles in India?

60. Which company last week launched its diagnostics business in India, as part of its diversification effort?

61. Which Indian company has made a strategic investment in RIGImmune, a biopharmaceutical research company co-founded by two prominent Yale University professors?

62. Which law firm from India has announced the opening of its first overseas office in Singapore as a licensed foreign law practice offering Indian law expertise, including international arbitration?

63. Which remote healthcare services provider said it has become the first ever organisation in the world to attain the certification of ISO 13131:2021 presented by the British Standards Institution?

64. Which digital transformation services provider has acquired U.K.-based software solutions firm SLR Dynamics for an undisclosed sum?

65. Which company last week announced that it will market its electric vehicles under ‘Montra’ brand across three segments - last-mile commute, last-mile delivery and personal mobility?

66. Which auto components maker has entered into a joint venture agreement with FRIWO AG Germany to manufacture and supply various electric vehicle components in the Indian subcontinent?

67. Which bank has launched an integrated campaign, Saath Mein Baat Hai, to drive mass awareness of its family banking proposition?

68. Which energy drink brand has roped in actor Akshay Kumar its first-ever brand ambassador in India?

69. Which baby care brand has launched a campaign for its new Milk + Rice lotion?

70. Which company is setting up the country’s biggest electric bus factory with a capacity of 10,000 units on the outskirts of Hyderabad?

Please mail your answers before 12 pm next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 924 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 923

Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period November 29 - December 04. Hope you enjoy it.

1. India-born Parag Agrawal took over as the chief executive officer of which MNC last week?

2. Parksons Packaging has acquired which Mumbai-based specialist in alcobev packaging?

3. French gaming company Gameloft has entered into a partnership deal with which Delhi-based social gaming platform?

4. Which Singapore-based virtual currency exchange has begun operations in India at a time when the government is preparing legislation to effectively bar most private cryptocurrencies?

5. French hospitality group Accor has just introduced a new portfolio of luxury boutique hotels. What has it been branded as?

6. Which electric two-wheeler maker is setting up a second plant at Hosur, in Tamil Nadu, which will increase its manufacturing capacity to 400,000 units a year from 120,000 at present?

7. Which company has marked its return into sports broadcasting by signing a 10-year media rights deal with the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) for their upcoming UAE T20 League?

8. The government has approved strategic sale of which entity to Delhi-based Nandal Finance and Leasing Pvt Ltd for Rs 210 crore?

9. Which Silicon Valley-based fund, an early backer of Nasdaq-listed Coinbase, is entering India amid regulatory uncertainty around the future of blockchain technology and crypto trading?

10. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) last week sacked the board of directors of which financial services company and appointed an administrator to recover debt of about Rs 20,000 crore?

11. Which 128-year-old company, known for its pain management brand, has entered the Direct-To-Customer (D2C) channel with its first physical store in Chennai at Mylapore?

12. Which edtech company will acquire Global Study Partners (GSP), Australia's largest study abroad company, for $16 million?

13. Which German SaaS (software as a service) major last week said it will invest $100 million over the next two-three year to mark its India entry?

14. Which femtech startup has launched the ‘#BeTheChange’ campaign for its menstrual cups?

15. Which brand has launched an animated ad, featuring iconic comic book characters Chacha Chaudhary and Suppandi, to promote financial responsibility and independence?

16. Which mouth freshener brand has launched a new film ‘Achchai that warms your heart’ featuring brand ambassador and actress Anushka Sharma?

17. Which two-wheeler brand has launched the campaign ‘#FightForWhatsRight’ on the occasion of International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women?

18. Which asset light healthcare startup has launched the digital campaign ‘Surgery ka Naya address’, featuring brand ambassador and actor Rajat Kapoor?

19. The United Kingdom’s antitrust watchdog has blocked which MNC’s acquisition of Giphy?

20. Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) last week opened its first Vivanta property in which state in North East India?

21. Marta Ortega, 37, will be the new chairwoman of which MNC next year?

22. Singapore-headquartered Xcelerate Pte Ltd. has acquired a controlling stake in which Madurai-based compliance services solutions provider?

23. Restaurant discovery and food delivery platform Zomato has announced a new programme to help restaurants secure funding. What has it been branded as?

24. Digital music company, Believe has announced the acquisition of which South India-based music label?

25. Which D2C fashion brand has announced the launch of its first ever streetwear collection - Seedhe Gully Se?

26. Which gifting solutions brand has launched the campaign ‘Touch Nahi Karna Touch Karta Hai’ to break the stigma built around HIV?

27. Which company has agreed to acquire Happay, a corporate expense management platform, in a cash-and-stock deal to add to its suite of fintech offerings?

28. Which company is set to become the first Indian Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) firm to list on the local bourses on December 17?

29. US-based deep-impact fund TFCC International will invest $4.14 billion for a 46% stake in which Chennai-based company, making it the largest-ever clean energy-related investment in India?

30. Which industry body has elected Srinivasan Swamy as Chairman for a term of four years?

31. Which city is the world’s most expensive city to live in as soaring inflation has pushed up living costs globally, according to a survey published by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)?

32. The number of registrations on e-shram portal, launched by the labour ministry to create a national database of unorganised workers, crossed which milestone mark on December 1?

33. Which MNC has completed the purchase of 74.9% stake in Fullerton India Credit Company Limited (Fullerton India) from Fullerton Financial Holdings Pte Ltd (FFH)?

34. Which tech-enabled home services marketplace has launched free video consultation for consumers for all its appliance repair services?

35. PE firm Advent International has announced completion of merger of its portfolio companies Dixcy Textiles and Gokaldas Intimatewear. What is the merged entity called?

36. Which advertising agency has announced the appointment of Swapan Seth as executive director effective December 7, 2021?

37. Which hair care brand has appointed actress Kareena Kapoor Khan as its brand ambassador?

38. Which motorcycle maker last week said it has joined hands with British brand Belstaff to market an exclusive range of apparel?

39. Which company has announced that its companies, including CareTech Solutions and Ciber Inc., are uniting under one name and one brand?

40. Which MNC has named Susan E Arnold as first woman chairperson in its 98-year history, effective December 31, 2021?

41. Which ceramic wall and floor tile manufacturing company has launched its new commercial as a part the ‘Zameen Se Judey’ campaign, featuring actors Salman Khan and Manoj Pahwa?

42. Which media network in India has signed a three-year deal with the American professional basketball league, the NBA (National Basketball Association)?

43. Which hospitality company has appointed former SBI chairman Rajnish Kumar as strategic group advisor?

44. Which company and ReNew Power last week signed an agreement to tap $2 billion green hydrogen business opportunities in two years in India and the neighbouring countries?

45. Which company is starting a Portfolio Management Scheme (PMS) in an alliance with PMS Bazaar, a Mumbai-based startup that would devise investment strategies?

46. Pradip Shah, founder of IndAsia Fund Advisors, has been appointed as chairman of which entity?

47. Sanjay Jain, MD of Aditya Birla Asset Reconstruction Company, will be the chief executive of which entity?

48. Which FMCG major last week said it has eliminated coal usage across its operations, replacing it with green alternatives such as biomass and biodiesel?

49. Which MNC and WhatsApp last week announced a partnership that will allow people in the country to book a ride via WhatsApp, a global-first initiative by the ride-hailing platform?

50. Monthly credit card spends crossed which milestone mark for the first time in October, as per the latest figures released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?

51. Which automobile MNC has established a subsidiary in India to offer battery sharing service for small mobility, which will accelerate the penetration of electric vehicles (EVs)?

52. Which bank has signed a master agreement with Adani Capital for co-lending to farmers?

53. Which bike-taxi start-up has partnered with multi-modal transit application Tummoc to woo public transport users while offering a seamless transit solution to its existing users?

54. Which digital payments major has launched a health insurance plan, Health@999, for first-time health insurance buyers?

55. LinkedIn last week launched which language edition, the first Indian regional language on the professional network?

56. G Subramonia Iyer has resigned as the part-time chairman of which bank?

57. Which edtech company has announced a two-year partnership with Olympic medallists Neeraj Chopra and PV Sindhu as the brand ambassadors?

58. Which company has unveiled a series of TV commercials for its advanced pain relief body range, featuring Olympic medallists Mirabai Chanu and Bajrang Punia?

59. Which sanitary pads brand has launched the ‘stained screen’ campaign, featuring brand ambassador and actor Radhika Apte?

60. Which Indian entity last week said it has been ranked number one cooperative among the top 300 cooperatives in the world?

61. Which multiplex chain has elevated Vishal Sawhney, who makes a return to the company, to the rank of Chief Executive Officer?

62. Which quick service restaurant (QSR) chain has roped in former athlete PT Usha to endorse its new 'Express Pick-up' service?

63. Which fashion e-tailer has launched European fashion brand DeFacto on its platform to strengthen its international brands’ portfolio?

64. Which homegrown athleisure brand for women has launched its winter campaign ‘Embrace’ to showcase its new range of products?

65. Which women’s grooming brand has launched the ‘#SmoothAFfection’ campaign to celebrate its first anniversary together with the birthday of its brand ambassador, Alaya F?

66. Which men’s grooming brand has launched its new campaign featuring brand ambassador and actor Yash?

67. Which pay TV platform has roped in actors Shaheer Sheikh and Sana Makbul for the launch campaign of its Romance channel?

68. Which West Indies cricketer is venturing into fashion with the launch of his clothing line Djb47?

69. Which IT firm has acquired Florida-based work-at-home (WAH) customer experience management (CXM) solutions firm Activus Connect for $62 million?

70. Who has been promoted as the First Deputy Managing Director at IMF?

71. Which company has entered into a share purchase agreement with NV Pune Technology Park and has acquired 100 per cent of the equity and preference shares of the company?

72. Who has taken a 51% stake in Lupa India, an investment entity set up by media mogul James Murdoch through his family office?

73. The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Authority (PPV&FRA) has revoked a plant variety protection (PVP) certificate granted to which company on a potato variety (FL-2027)?

74. Which beverage brand has roped in actor Mahesh Babu as the brand ambassador?

75. On the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which honey brand launched the campaign “Shuddhata Sabke Liye”?

76. Which dish wash brand has launched its latest campaign "Nazariya Badlo, Dekho Bartano Se Aage"?

77. Which edtech company has launched a special brand film, 'Celebrating A Decade Of Learning, Unlearning, Relearning'?

78. Which fintech company has signed cricketer Ravindra Jadeja as its brand ambassador on the occasion of its 10th anniversary?

79. Which end-to-end home construction company has onboarded cricketer Yuvraj Singh as brand ambassador?

80. The monthly electric vehicle sales in India crossed which milestone mark for the first time in November 2021?

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Biz Quizzard 922

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period November 22 - 27. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which mobility solution company is all set to launch its maiden consumer e-scooter, Infinity, on 2 December?

2. What has fitness bike brand Tread(dot)fit rebranded itself as?

3. Which lifestyle consumer tech brand has announced its association with singer AP Dhillon as the brand ambassador for a campaign ‘#LiveTheSound’?

4. Which brand has launched the campaign ‘Smell Ready For Anything’ for its Zero Gas Deodorants range?

5. Which fast moving electrical goods brand has launched a campaign, featuring actor Ayushmann Khurrana, with the positioning 'Connection Zindagi Ka'?

6. Which consumer durable MNC has launched a digital campaign ‘#WEHEARYOU’, highlighting how it has been reinventing technology by understanding the need of the consumers?

7. Which company has erected ‘Bandra Focal’ billboard located near Bandra Rail Overbridge on Western Express Highway in Mumbai, claimed to be ‘Asia’s largest billboard’?

8. Which Brooklyn-based global design home retailer has entered the Indian market and has launched two stores here in partnership with Reliance Brands?

9. Which professional skincare brand has roped in actress Neha Dhupia as its first-ever brand ambassador?

10. Noel Tata has stepped down as the managing director of which company after turning 65, in line with the retirement policy for senior personnel in the group?

11. Which telecom equipment maker last week said it is acquiring US cloud-based communications provider Vonage?

12. Which Noida-based company has signed a 10-year deal with GEAE Technology of the US to locally manufacture certain components for its LM2500 gas turbine that powers many of the Indian Navy’s vessels?

13. ITC Ltd. has forayed into the Indian breakfast segment with a ready-to-cook and ready-to-mix range and staples under which brand?

14. Singapore’s Ascendas Property Fund Trustee has acquired which realty developer’s 16-storey fully-leased commercial tower spread over 6.2 lakh sq ft in Navi Mumbai’s Ghansoli locality?

15. Which Mumbai-based company will set up the world's largest greenfield vegetarian capsule factory at an investment of Rs 800 crore in Aurangabad, Maharashtra?

16. US President Joe Biden selected Jerome Powell for a second four-year term in which position?

17. Which microfinance institution has announced the appointment of Shalabh Saxena as its new Managing Director and CEO?

18. Which savings app has launched a new commercial ‘#SavingsBachhonKaKhelNahi’ featuring actor Vijay Raaz?

19. Which fintech platform has launched the campaign Smart Sauda 2.0 with the positioning 'Aage Badhne ka Smart Sauda' to encourage new-age investors to join the capital market bandwagon?

20. Which intimates specialty retailer has expanded its global presence with the launch of its first ever beauty e-commerce store in India?

21. Which wound care brand has launched a social first campaign, “The Invisible Wounds” to raise awareness about mental health issues and mobilise efforts in its support?

22. Which broadcaster has announced the launch of the second edition of its ‘#TVIsFamily’ campaign to mark the occasion of World Television Day?

23. Which user engagement and retention company has appointed Sidharth Malik as global CEO?

24. Which company has announced its foray into the Chyawanprash segment with ‘#GoodnessInside’ campaign?

25. Which mosquito repellant brand has launched the television commercial ‘#MaccharoKaLockdown’?

26. Which health insurance brand has launched the campaign ‘Zindagi Ko Claim Kar Le’?

27. Which quick service restaurant (QSR) chain has announced the launch of its first café with the campaign ‘#CoffeeUncomplicated’?

28. Which Bengaluru-based startup last week said starting January, all its eligible employees will have their ESOPs (employee stock ownership plans) vested daily?

29. Which bank has unveiled Trade Emerge, an online platform to offer digital banking and value-added services to exporters and importers across India?

30. Which city has topped the NITI Aayog’s Sustainable Development Goals Urban India Index?

31. Ingka Group’s first mall in India will come up in which city?

32. Which joint venture company has opened its first government-approved end-of-life vehicle (ELV) scrapping and recycling unit in Noida in Uttar Pradesh?

33. Which glassware brand has announced its collaboration with celebrity chef Harpal Singh Sokhi?

34. Which skincare brand has made a strategic entry into the body lotions segment and has launched the campaign 'Dry Skin Ko Do Nature Ka Pyaar'?

35. Which education infrastructure startup and teaching platform has launched the campaign ‘#NayeZamaaneKiNayiSchooling’ featuring actor Anil Kapoor?

36. Which Purplle-owned skincare brand has announced actress Yami Gautam as its brand ambassador and has launched the campaign ‘#GlowKaMissingPiece’?

37. Which lubricant brand has launched the short film ‘Sonu Tey Pappa Di Gaddi’, celebrating the journey of a trucker?

38. Which topical cough suppressant brand has launched a campaign featuring actress Soha Ali Khan?

39. Which plant-based meat company launched its first campaign with the tagline ‘You can’t tell the difference, but the planet can’?

40. Shriram City Union Finance said it has crossed the milestone of financing how many two-wheelers?

41. Which food products company has released an ad for its ‘Dosa Maker’, a neat innovation that lets you shape your dosa into neat concentric circles?

42. Which shampoo brand has launched an ad with the positioning 'stop at nothing'?

43. Which online audiobook and podcast platform has launched a new campaign, featuring TV personalities Nakuul Mehta and Rithvik Dhanjani?

44. Which state-owned company will soon float a tender for a 20 MW electrolyser to build the country’s largest green hydrogen plant?

45. Which industrial and logistics real estate developer will invest Rs 1,000 crore to develop a portfolio of grade A warehousing and logistics parks across the country in a joint venture with KSH Infra?

46. Which B2B ecommerce firm is entering consumer-focussed grocery business through the group-buying or community model with a new platform called Price Company?

47. Which group has incorporated a company Dawntech Electronics, which will take over the entire consumer electronics business of Cloudtail, currently the largest seller on Amazon’s marketplace in India?

48. BigBasket will launch its express delivery service next month, offering 10-20-minute grocery delivery. What has it been branded as?

49. Which Indian company, through its subsidiary, will acquire the rights to own and operate a new franchise cricket team in the Emirates Cricket Board’s upcoming UAE T20 league?

50. Which company, through its Indian subsidiary, has shipped its first unit of electrolyser from India to the US?

51. Which online travel company has launched the campaign ‘Apna Rule Toh Full Vasool’?

52. Which e-commerce company has announced its foray into influencer-driven social commerce at scale with its 'M-Live' platform?

53. Which flour brand from Pune-based Parakh Group has roped in actress Kareena Kapoor Khan as brand ambassador?

54. Peter Buck, 90, died in  Connecticut, USA, on Nov 18. He was the co-founder of which restaurant chain?

55. Which tea estate has come up with a cold brew of Darjeeling tea for the first time under the brand name Dorje?

56. Which personal care brand has launched the campaign “Har Body Ko Pyaar Ka Haq” against social media body shaming?

57. Which brand has launched the campaign ”Khush Raho Khushal Raho” for its lip balm?

58. The Board of JSW Energy has approved a proposal to hive off its green energy business into a wholly-owned subsidiary. What will it be called?

59. Which company has tied up with CleanMax to become the first passenger car company to adopt wind-solar hybrid energy?

60. Which space technology startup has test-fired India’s first privately developed fully cryogenic rocket engine?

61. Online discussion platform Reddit is shutting down which short-form video platform on February 22, 2022?

62. The JSW Group will be investing Rs 250 crore to commence its ecommerce store, which will sell steel, cement and paint products. What is it called?

63. Which company has sold its 52.3% stake in Terracis Technologies (TTL) to Philippines-based Falcon SG Holdings?

64. Which bicycle sharing service brand has launched the campaign 'Let's Unlock' with comedian Manan Desai?

65. Which jewellery brand has launched the campaign ‘#MarriageConversations’?

66. Which consumer durables major has elevated its Chief Strategy Officer Cho Joo-wan as its new CEO, effective December 1?

67. Which company has launched a 100 per cent recycled plastic handle toothbrush ‘RecyClean’?

68. Which spirits brand has roped in international superstar Keira Knightley to be the face of its #SavourThePause campaign in India?

69. Which beer brand, in collaboration with non-alcoholic drinks brand Svami, has rolled out an exciting new beer on the block - a Cucumber flavoured Kölsch?

70. Which brand has topped the technology segment of “Most Purposeful Brands” in India, as per a BrandZ India report by insights and consulting firm Kantar?

71. Which mobile game has launched the campaign ‘Game Responsibly’?

72. Vipin Sondhi has resigned as the managing director and chief executive of which commercial vehicles maker citing personal and family commitments?

73. Which company is acquiring a 16% stake in Mother Sparsh Baby Care, a premium ayurvedic and natural personal care brand focused on mothers and children, for Rs 20 crore?

74. Which company has agreed to acquire a 51.25% equity stake in listed steel maker ISMT Ltd, according to disclosures made to the stock exchange?

75. Which MNC is launching its electric saloon Taycan in India, which has been priced upwards of Rs 1.5 crore (ex-showroom, Delhi)?

76. Which two-wheeler manufacturer has inducted former SBI Chairman Rajnish Kumar to its board?

77. Which confectionery brand has launched the film “Parda”?

78. Which cement brand has launched the campaign “#LBnW – Leave Behind No Waste” for the first India vs New Zealand test series match?

79. Which housing finance company has launched the campaign “Ghar Jaane ki Khwahish”?

80. Which company has agreed to buy popular topical anti-microbial brand Soframycin and other brands from French drugmaker Sanofi for India and Sri Lanka markets for Rs 125 crore?

81. Which dairy brand has launched the campaign 'Start Solid Everyday'?

82. Which hospitality brand has launched the campaign ‘Jaana Kahaan Hai’ featuring actor Siddharth Malhotra?

83. Which diamond brand has launched the global campaign 'I do'?

84. Which healthcare brand has launched a campaign for its products - heat belt, kneecap and lumbar sacro belt (L.S. Belt), featuring actor Hrithik Roshan?

85. Which state has emerged as the poorest state in India with more than half the population classified as multidimensionally poor, as per Niti Aayog’s Multidimensional Poverty Index?

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Biz Quizzard 921

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

1. The Advertising Agencies Association of India has announced that AAAI Lifetime Achievement Award for 2021 will be conferred on which advertising veteran?

2. Asset Reconstruction Company of India (Arcil) has acquired 26% equity in which unlisted subsidiary of Jayaswal Neco Group?

3. Which honey brand has roped in actress Priya Mani as brand ambassador and has launched a campaign with the positioning ‘Saccha Honey, Accha Honey’?

4. Which retail store chain has announced the appointment of Aakash Moondhra as chairman of the company?

5. Which milk brand has joined hands with Tetra Pak to launch ‘Cartons to Classroom’- a unique initiative to increase awareness about recycling in India?

6. Which celebration wear brand has launched its latest campaign, featuring actor Ranveer Singh?

7. Which kitchen and personal care brand has launched an ad ‘Vimla ka Humla’, featuring actress Dia Mirza, taking a dig at HUL’s Vim Dishwash products?

8. Which brand has launched NothingCoin, a new form of currency that gets mined while you do nothing?

9. Which smartphone maker is reportedly planning to launch its first foldable smartphone phone, which is codenamed ‘Peacock’, next month?

10. The stock of which pharma ingredients maker listed on November 15 at more than 3 times its IPO price, making it one of the biggest gainers on listing in the history of the Indian markets?

11. The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and which retail mall developer have formed a new joint venture to build an office-led mixed-use property in Mumbai’s prime Lower Parel neighbourhood?

12. Which marketplace for expert services has forayed into the edtech space by launching a distinct English-learning platform – Capshine?

13. SC Srinivasan has quit as the Joint Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer of which auto component company?

14. Which men’s high street fashion brand launched a campaign featuring cricketer MS Dhoni for its new line-up under its Sustainable Fashion collection?

15. Which chocolate brand has launched a campaign featuring actor and playback singer Shruti Haasan, with the positioning ‘Chocolate so smooth, pleasure lasts’?

16. Which notebook brand unveiled a 'Back to School' anthem, marking the start of a new and positive phase in the lives of students returning to their schools after a long time?

17. Which diagnostics chain has announced former cricketer Gautam Gambhir as its national brand ambassador?

18. Which entrepreneur has acquired Parfait Finance & Investment, a nonbanking finance company (NBFC), through his company Newtap Technologies Pvt Ltd?

19. US private equity firm Carlyle Asia Partners last week said it has set up a generic pharmaceutical platform in the country by partnering with which Hyderabad-based drug maker?

20. Which MNC last week opened its new components manufacturing facility in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, its largest such facility in Asia?

21. Which electric mobility service provider last week launched battery charging and -swapping stations in Bengaluru to help users swap their batteries with zero downtime?

22. Which MNC has launched a special edition of 2 Series Gran Coupe in India, priced at Rs 43.5 lakh (ex-showroom)?

23. Which mid-size IT services provider will list its shares in the United States through the American Depositary Shares (ADS) route?

24. Which company will partner with customer relationship software maker Salesforce to launch a skill development academy?

25. Which Indian company last week placed an order for 72 Boeing 737 Max planes at the Dubai air show?

26. Which Bengaluru-headquartered brands aggregator has been valued at over a billion dollars within six months of its launch, making it arguably the fastest Indian startup to bag the unicorn status?

27. Online fashion retailer Myntra has unveiled a dedicated store for all things luxury on its app. What has it been branded as?

28. Which sexual wellness brand has announced the launch of its new digital campaign ‘Get Naughtier’ to showcase its range of pleasure products?

29. Which chyawanprash brand has roped in actor Pankaj Tripathi as brand ambassador and has launched the campaign ‘Sahi Vidhi, Behtar Immunity’?

30. Which company last week announced the launch of its maiden flight into India after a gap of 10 years, connecting New Delhi with New York from November 12, 2021?

31. Which grocery delivery app has launched a campaign with the positioning ‘Groceries Delivered In 10 Minutes’?

32. Which beauty and nutrition brand has launched the campaign ‘#NutritionBFF’, featuring designer Masaba Gupta?

33. Which jewellery company has launched the second digital ad of the Muhurat campaign, featuring regional brand ambassador Wamiqa Gabbi as a Punjabi bride?

34. Which entity launched the campaign ‘From one Woman Entrepreneur to Another’, dedicated to aspiring and existing women entrepreneurs in India?

35. Which cosmetics company last week named PepsiCo’s beverages head Vishal Kaul as its new chief executive officer?

36. Which financial services company last week launched its vehicle subscription programme called Quiklyz?

37. Which company has jumped onto the retail fixed income investment bandwagon with the proposed launch of Bondskart(dot)com?

38. Which India-born techpreneur has launched ShowReel, a social video platform that connects job seekers with potential employers?

39. Which fintech firm last week said it has gone global by setting up operations in UAE and would soon foray into Africa to service its clients in the region?

40. Which IT services provider has won a digital innovation deal for key properties of Madison Square Garden Sports Corp and Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp?

41. Renault announced that its entry-level car Kwid had crossed which cumulative sales milestone?

42. Which mutual fund will launch a Taiwan Equity Fund on November 22, claimed to be India’s first open-ended equity scheme following a Taiwan-focused theme?

43. Which gated community management app has partnered with EV infrastructure company REVOS to set up electric vehicle charging solutions in resident welfare associations and gated societies?

44. Ethnic wear retailer W, a woman's fashion brand from TCNS Clothing, has forayed into the cosmetics market with which brand?

45. Which brand from Nykaa Fashion has launched the 'Wear Your Vibe' campaign featuring actress Alaya F?

46. Which integrated healthcare company launched its Movember campaign 'The Bro Health Code,' ahead of International Men's Day (observed globally on 19 November)?

47. Which homegrown online community for older adults has started a fitness challenge trend in association with actor and fitness enthusiast Milind Soman and his mother Usha Soman?

48. Which esports organization has announced its launch in India, and has acquired 7Sea Esports?

49. Which mutual fund has launched the digital campaign 'Investing ki kashti' to raise awareness about the Index Funds category?

50. Digital payments platform PhonePe crossed which milestone monthly transactions mark in October?

51. FieldFresh Foods, a joint venture between Bharti Enterprises and Del Monte Pacific, has announced its new corporate identity. What will it be now called?

52. Which online ticketing platform has rolled out ‘#CinemaIsBack’, a six-month campaign to encourage audiences to relive the magic of the big screen experience all over again?

53. Skoda Auto last week unveiled a mid-sized sedan, the second product under its INDIA 2.0 project. What has it been branded as?

54. Which online travel platform has acquired hospitality management company Spree Hospitality?

55. The Maharashtra government has filed a police case against which general insurance company for defying orders to settle claims under the under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana?

56. Which company is the winning bidder for the development and operation of Kualanamu International Airport in Medan, Indonesia?

57. Which MNC last week filed a patent infringement action against Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, alleging that the latter’s Vilor F medicine infringes its Indian patent for vilanterol, an active ingredient?

58. Which company has acquired Lodestone, a digital engineering quality assurance provider for new-age digital companies?

59. Uber last week announced the launch of its Auto and Car services in Warangal, Telangana. Which milestone city count did it touch with this launch?

60. Which company’s stock market debut last week set the record of the biggest drop on opening day for any newly listed company with an IPO of over Rs 1,000 crore?

61. Which company has announced acquisition of Bengaluru-based FIT 3PL Warehousing Pvt Ltd (FIT 3PL) for an undisclosed sum?

62. Which electric two-wheeler mobility platform has acquired the rights to manufacture leading Spanish automotive company Torrot's smart electric trike ‘Velocipedo’ in India?

63. At $87 billion, which country is the world’s largest recipient of remittances in 2021?

64. Which lubricant manufacturer has launched a new digital campaign 'Gensets ka 1-2-3'?

65. Which international music streaming app has launched its first brand campaign in India?

66. Which online marketplace for financial products has released its new brand film “The Sweet Sound of Wood”?

67. Which online men’s lifestyle brand has collaborated with content creator Bhuvan Bam to launch the ‘#DontManUp’ campaign for International Men's Day?

68. Which real estate developer has launched its digital brand campaign ‘Everyday Joys - Jahaan Khushiyan Badi Hoti Hai’?

69. Which smartphone brand has announced its association with Vikramaditya Motwane’s Andolan Production to produce a new feature film titled ‘2024’?

70. Japanese agriculture and heavy equipment firm Kubota Corp will invest Rs 9,400 crore and increase its stake in which Indian tractor manufacturer up to 53%, taking also its joint control?

71. Which MNC has elevated Ram Krishnan, who is currently serving as the Chief Commercial Officer, to the newly created role of CEO, International Beverages and Chief Commercial Officer?

72. Which fashion retailer has created an elevated sleepwear collection in collaboration with designer Masaba Gupta?

73. This is easy. Which quick service restaurant (QSR) chain has introduced a special meal dedicated to actress Rashmika Mandanna to delight her fans?

74. Which MNC has agreed to sell its global tea business, ekaterra, to private equity group CVC Capital Partners for 4.5 billion euros ($5.1 billion)?

75. Which Nashik-based company last week said it has received ‘breakthrough designation’ status from the US drug regulator for its blood test to detect early-stage breast cancer?

76. Which Hyderabad-based pharmaceuticals and biotechnology company will acquire 26.62% stake (fully diluted basis) in IIT Bombay-incubated Immunoadoptive Cell Therapy (ImmunoACT)?

77. ABB Power Products & Systems India Ltd. has changed its name. What is the new name?

78. Which e-commerce roll-up player has acquired three lawn and garden brands including Kraftseeds, Gate Garden and Kriti Kalash?

79. For World Toilet Day, which bathware brand launched the ‘Build a Toilet, Build her Future’ campaign, pledging to send lakhs of girls back to school by building toilets across India?

80. Which ecommerce major has forayed into the digital healthcare business by acquiring a majority stake in online pharmacy SastaSundar?

81. Which beauty and fashion retailer has launched the ‘Pink it up’ campaign, featuring brand ambassador and actress Janhvi Kapoor, to announce its annual shopping event?

82. Which grooming company launched the campaign ‘#AllGuysAreTheSame’ for International Men's Day?

83. Which digital native monthly employee health benefits subscription platform for SMEs, start-ups, and growing businesses launched the campaign ‘#ManItsOk’ for International Men’s Day?

84. Which digital health platform for men launched the campaign ‘#MenDontTalk’ featuring actor Divyenndu Sharma?

85. According to UK-based air consultancy firm OAG, which airline has emerged the largest in the Asia-Pacific region by seat volume?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 921 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 920

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

1. Prabhakar Kamath passed away in Mangaluru on November 6. He was the founder of which ice cream brand?

2. Which Hindi cinema channel has launched the campaign ‘Rehna Hai Saath Saath’?

3. Amit Jain, former senior managing director at Blackstone India, has joined which PE firm as managing director based in Mumbai?

4. Which company has signed an agreement to sell off the last of its shale gas businesses, upstream assets in the Eagle Ford in Texas, to exit from shale gas play in North America?

5. Which state has once again topped a national index of mobility of goods and efficiency of logistics chain?

6. Which is the only state in the country which has won the Inspiring Regional Leadership award at the inaugural leadership awards of the Under2 Coalition held at the Stirling Castle in Scotland?

7. Which MNC has agreed to purchase Inmarsat Group Holdings for $4 billion, creating the world's biggest geostationary satellite company?

8. Which airline announced a tie-up with fintech company Capital Float to enable passengers to pay for their tickets in equated monthly instalments (EMIs)?

9. Indian bourses will implement the T+1 (trade plus one day) settlement cycle in a phased manner starting which date?

10. The world’s biggest chocolate maker, Mars Wrigley, has begun local production of which global billion-dollar brand in India?

11. Which company has received India's first BIS certification in the cooking oil segment for its coconut oil as per the Indian Standard Number 542:2018?

12. Which sanitary ware brand has roped in actor Ajay Devgn as brand ambassador for its entire range of products?

13. Which meat and seafood startup has launched its maiden campaign with the positioning ‘Cut the way you love it’?

14. Which beverage brand has collaborated with Champaran Talkies to launch a music video for Chhath puja?

15. Which footwear retailer has roped in actors Mrunal Thakur and Varun Sood to flaunt its new Autumn/Winter 2021 collection on the streets of Mumbai as part of its #LetThereBeBright campaign?

16. Which automobile company has launched its new brand campaign - ‘Beyond Mobility’, reinforcing its commitment towards the need of Indian Sustainable Socials?

17. Which mutual fund brand launched the campaign ‘#ItneSeKyaHoga’ for Diwali?

18. To celebrate 25 years of existence in India, which company has launched the #25ActsOfHappy campaign where it will launch 25 big and small activations to bring a smile to its customers’ faces?

19. Which skincare brand has launched a new campaign for its popular winter-care product Honey and Almonds Body Lotion, featuring brand ambassador and actress Kriti Sanon?

20. Which home-grown mobile phone company has become the first Indian brand to launch 5G smartphones for domestic consumers?

21. US-based Amneal Pharmaceuticals has acquired which Ahmedabad-based privately held injectable drugmaker for around Rs 700 crore?

22. Which company has appointed private equity and real estate industry veteran KG Krishnamurthy as the non-executive chairman of the company with effect from February 1, 2022?

23. Google parent Alphabet Inc. last week breached which milestone market capitalization mark for the first time?

24. Which MNC last week said it will divide itself into three public companies focused on aviation, healthcare and energy?

25. Which century-old chemicals-to-celluloid group has split its business into two?

26. Which global investment firm has announced the appointment of KV Kamath as a senior advisor to its India unit effective immediately?

27. Which cybersecurity firm last week announced it will be sold to a group of investors for more than $14 billion, just over a year after going public?

28. Which company plans to discontinue the operations of its e-commerce enablement app MyStore from November 15?

29. Which at-home smile makeover service has rolled out its campaign on Clear Aligners, featuring actor Arjun Kapoor?

30. The Coca-Cola Company has named which MNC as its “Global Marketing Network Partner” for the entire company’s portfolio of brands across more than 200 countries and territories?

31. Which car marketplace for pre-owned automobiles has launched its latest campaign 'Price Nahin, surprise milega'?

32. Which company has evoked the spirit of playful childhood and compassion with the launch of its ‘#PlayForABetterWorld’ campaign marking this year’s Children’s Day?

33. Which digital payments service has launched the campaign ‘#AbHarDinHuaAasan’?

34. Which personal care brand has launched a Vitamin C face wash in its first-ever paper tube packaging under the initiative ‘#EkChotiSiShuruwaat’?

35. Which brand has rolled out the 'next to nothing' campaign for the launch of its new range ‘Ultrafeel Condoms’?

36. US-based TV streaming platform fuboTV has announced the acquisition of which Bengaluru-based AI-powered fan engagement and monetisation platform?

37. French glass and building materials maker Saint-Gobain has acquired a minority stake in which online interior company for an undisclosed sum?

38. Which Murugappa Group company plans to acquire 25% stake in Aerostrovilos Energy Pvt Ltd (AEPL), a four-year-old start-up engaged in the development of gas turbine technology?

39. Which live commerce video platform has announced the launch of home decor, home furnishing and wellness brand ‘Ek’ from Ekta Kapoor on its platform?

40. FSN E-commerce Ventures, the parent entity of India’s biggest cosmetics etailer Nykaa, crossed which milestone market capitalization mark on its debut on the bourses?

41. Which cloud telephony firm has acquired Cogno AI, an artificial intelligence-powered omnichannel cloud communication platform?

42. Which edtech company has launched its Children's Day special digital Campaign, ‘#CelebrateCuriosity’?

43. Which fashion brand has signed actors Sidharth Malhotra and Fatima Sana Shaikh and has launched the campaign “Never Change”?

44. Which healthcare company has roped in former cricketer Kapil Dev as brand ambassador to create awareness about better diabetes management and early insulin adoption?

45. Which cookie brand has launched the ‘#NoMoreMissedCallsFromMom’ initiative, urging everyone to not let their mothers’ calls go unanswered, featuring actress Kareena Kapoor Khan?

46. Which life insurance brand has launched its latest campaign ‘#RetireOnYourTerms’?

47. Which life insurance brand announced its association with Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain, to launch a new digital campaign  “Agar taiyaari sahi ho, toh jeet pakki hai”?

48. Which e-bike brand has launched its new campaign ‘#BachatOnTheMove’?

49. Which debt asset platform has launched a new ad ‘#MisSellingKaTimeJayega’ to promote transparency in investment for all retail or new investors?

50. Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) last week launched the all-new version of which brand, positioning it as the country’s most fuel-efficient petrol car?

51. Which lighting brand has launched a new campaign 'Lighting Up Lives', with the positioning 'Taaki zindagi ka har mood, nikhar ke aaye'?

52. Which men's grooming brand has launched the campaign 'Gentleman tumhi toh ho' for International Men's Day?

53. Which online travel portal has launched a new campaign, ‘JoHogaWOWHoga’, featuring brand ambassadors and actors Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt?

54. Which financial services company has launched the campaign ‘Oosingo’ to tackle Tamil Nadu’s vaccine hesitancy?

55. Infosys cofounder Kris Gopalakrishnan’s family office Pratithi Investment Trust has picked up a significant stake in which healthcare company?

56. Which company has launched a new campaign 'Shower That Saves Power' for its latest range of water heaters that is powered by induction-based heat transfer technology?

57. Which company’s IPO last week became the highest subscribed IPO ever till date in the history of the Indian capital markets?

58. Which footwear brand has launched the campaign ‘#MakersofAwesome’ for its latest Autumn/Winter collection?

59. Which home appliances brand has launched the ‘#JashnKarKhulKar’ campaign?

60. Which company has acquired retail lingerie businesses under the 'amante' umbrella brand from MAS Brands, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sri Lanka-based MAS Holdings?

61. Which edtech company has launched a Children’s Day campaign, ‘#MeraFutureMeraHaq’?

62. Which company has signed definitive agreements to acquire 100% equity shares of Tata SmartFoodz Limited (TSFL) from Tata Industries Limited, for Rs 395 crore?

63. Which company is piloting Trisbix, a flavoured cracker, in Delhi, making it its first savoury launch in the country?

64. Ashish Bhasin has quit which company as its India chairman and chief executive of Asia Pacific?

65. Ruchir Sharma, head of emerging markets equity at which MNC’s investment management arm, is leaving the bank after a 25-year stint?

66. Which Japanese conglomerate has confirmed plans to split the company into three separate businesses - infrastructure, semiconductors and devices?

67. Which health-products MNC plans to split into two companies in the biggest shake-up in its 135-year history?

68. Amazon India last week announced that it has completed the integration of its grocery stores Fresh and Pantry into a single unified store. What is it called?

69. Which user engagement and retention cloud has completed the acquisition of Patch, a technology that enables businesses to brand and embed communication channels directly into consumer apps?

70. Nandita Sinha will be the new CEO of which ecommerce company from January 1, 2022?

71. Which kids entertainment franchise launched the campaign ‘#NoStressExpress’ for Children's Day?

72. Which health-tech platform, that seeks to prevent, manage, and reverse diabetes, has launched a campaign ‘#WeCan’ for World Diabetes Day, with a voiceover from actor Farhan Akhtar?

73. Which youth focused neobank has onboarded cricketer Hardik Pandya as its brand ambassador to propel its multi-channel marketing campaigns?

74. Which foot-health focused footwear brand for children has announced former cricketer Rahul Dravid as its brand Ambassador and mentor?

75. Which company last week reported a net profit Rs 18,347 crore in the July-September period, marking the highest quarterly profit made by an Indian company?

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Biz Quizzard 919

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period November 01 - 06. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Specialty footwear and accessories retailer Metro Brands recently opened a store in LuLu Global Mall in Bengaluru. Which milestone flagship store count did it touch with this launch?

2. Which company will invest Rs 25 crore to acquire 49% stake in Integrow Asset Management, a financial services company that offers investment management and advisory services?

3. Which cement brand has rung in the festivities with its Diwali campaign ‘Kare Har Raah Roshan’ #LightOfHappiness, by lighting up streets and chowks across eight states in India?

4. Which fashion brand for women has launched the campaign ‘An Evening at the Opera’, featuring brand ambassador and actress Diana Penty, for its latest Autumn Winter Collection?

5. Which skin and hair clinic chain has launched the campaign ‘No Makeup Diwali’?

6. Which advertising agency has elevated Manas Lahiri as Managing Director?

7. Which spirits brand has unveiled the new ‘#InItToWinIt’ anthem for the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup?

8. Which plant-based milk brand has launched the digital campaign ‘Plan(e)t Power’, urging consumers to change to a plant-based diet?

9. Which company has sold a 20% stake in its cold chain business to Japanese company Mitsui & Co for Rs 63.5 crore?

10. Which handset maker has acquired Latin American handset brand China Bird Centro America S.A. for $50 million?

11. Amazon Pay and which company have announced a long-term partnership to offer travel services on Amazon(dot)in, including its mobile apps and websites?

12. Which MNC last week said it would buy the remaining stake in BodyArmor it did not already own, for $5.6 billion?

13. Which company last week announced the introduction of all-electric multi-purpose vehicle e6 for the Indian B2B segment?

14. Which company, in association with South Korea-based Daewon, is putting up a Rs 170 crore plant at Sriperumbudur to make advance seating systems, initially for the Railways?

15. Which online marketplace for furniture and home décor has launched the campaign 'Furniture Inspiring Connections’, featuring actors Aparshakti Khurana, Rajit Kapoor, and Lillete Dubey?

16. Which furniture brand has launched the campaign ‘#KhushiyonKeLiyeHameshaReady’ urging the audience to bring home more reasons to celebrate this festive season?

17. Which business group launched its latest campaign ‘#CookingGoodness’ together that celebrates the Diwali festive season by showcasing the power of cooking to bring families together?

18. Which laptop maker has launched the film ‘Diye Se Diya Jalao’?

19. Which MNC has launched its latest film ‘Cricket’ as part of its ongoing campaign, with the thought 'It takes a billion to make an eleven'?

20. CS Venkatakrishnan is the new CEO of which MNC bank?

21. Which energy storage solutions company has launched its Diwali campaign ‘Apno Ki Diwali Banana Hi Diwali Manana Hai’ celebrating its service engineers?

22. The country's first open air roof-top theatre, where people can drive in with their car to watch cinema, opened last week. Which city?

23. Which automobile company’s Indian business has turned profitable in its third year of operations?

24. Which space technology startup has signed an agreement with Italian space logistics company D-Orbit to jointly conduct a pilot mission involving the former’s Vikram launch vehicle and latter’s ION satellite carrier?

25. Which US-based cryptocurrency exchange has acquired Agara, an artificial intelligence powered support platform, to further its India push?

26. Which ride-hailing company posted the first operating profit in its mobility business since beginning operations a decade ago?

27. Which company has emerged the highest bidder for South East UP Power Transmission Company with a Rs 3,000-crore offer to buy the transmission firm under the insolvency process?

28. The rural development ministry has tied up with which company to sell products made by millions of artisans under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihood Mission  programme?

29. Which quick service restaurant (QDR) chain has appointed private equity firm Everstone Group as the master franchisee for India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh?

30. The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) crossed which milestone transaction value mark for the first time in October?

31. TVS Motor Company has announced the roll-out of the 125cc TVS Raider motorcycle for ‘aspirational young customers’ in which country?

32. Which company has planned to invest up to €2 million in its portfolio company Mind S.r.l., Italy, to augment working capital needs and for further growth?

33. Which edtech company has acquired Swiflearn, a start-up that provides live face-to-face online tuitions for CBSE and ICSE students from grades 1 to 10?

34. Which general insurance company has launched the campaign “Trusted naam, fantastic Kaam” featuring actor Ranbir Kapoor?

35. Which edtech company has launched its Diwali campaign 'New Beginning'?

36. Which well known snacks company from Maharashtra has announced its foray into the savoury snack segment with the launch of the brand Bingebar?

37. Which social content hub has launched the campaign ‘Yeh Diwali Kisson Wali’ urging viewers to shop local to help neighbourhood businesses?

38. Which professionals’ body has appointed Deeptie Sethi as its first CEO in its history of two decades?

39. Which preventive pet care brand has launched the campaign ‘#NoToNoise’ urging all to have a pet inclusive Diwali?

40. You can work this out. Which IT firm has joined British racing team Jaguar Racing as title partner, ahead of 2021/22 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship?

41. Which smart devices brand has launched the campaign ‘#ClichedDiwaliAds’?

42. Which telecom brand has launched its Diwali campaign ‘#LookUp’?

43. Microsoft has launched its own version of Google Wave. What has it been branded as?

44. Zhang Yiming has stepped down as chairman of which internet firm?

45. Padmaja G Reddy has resigned as the founder managing director of which microfinance lender?

46. Which company has acquired Ryker Base, wholly owned by Polycab India, for an enterprise value of Rs 323 crore?

47. The government has denotified which two entities as the state trading enterprises for import of urea?

48. Social audio app Clubhouse has added how many Indian languages to its app as part of its localisation efforts in the country?

49. Which oil retailer last week said it will set up 10,000 electric vehicle charging stations across the country in three years?

50. The government last week allowed which country to sell its surplus electricity in India’s energy exchange market?

51. Emami has launched a non-sticky antiseptic cream and has roped in actress Nushrratt Bharuccha as brand ambassador. What has it been branded as?

52. Which bank has launched the campaign ‘#PauseTheBargain’ to highlight the struggles of small and medium businesses?

53. Which industry body has launched the campaign 'Rishtey Nibhaana Sahi Hai'?

54. Which NBFC has launched the festive campaign ‘#SabkiTarakki’?

55. Which new-age investment platform has launched a new campaign, ‘Invest in India’, that allows users to invest in businesses building India in a whole new way?

56. Which NGO has launched the Diwali campaign ‘Andhero Se Roshini Tak’?

57. Which real estate developer has launched its brand campaign ‘#GharBantaHaiApnoSe’ for Diwali?

58. Which rummy platform launched the festive campaign ‘Rummy Utsav’ with the theme ‘Isse Bada Kuch Nahin’?

59. Which discount broker has launched the film ‘#YehMuhuratPerfectHai’?

60. UK’s Cairn Energy Plc will change its name from December 13. What is the new name?

61. Which poker platform launched its Diwali ad ‘Kissa Kaaju Katli Ka’?

62. Which food brand launched the ‘#SwaadBharePathaake’ campaign for Diwali?

63. Which bike-taxi app has launched its first celebrity campaign featuring actors Ranveer Singh and Allu Arjun?

64. Which PET bottle recycled fibre producing company has signed an agreement with Applied DNA Sciences to deploy “CertainT” platform to trace and certify that its fibres are from PET recycling?

65. Which ride-hailing company has launched grocery delivery service through a combination of hyperlocal pickup-and-drop model and dark stores?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 919 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 918

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period October 25 - 30. Hope you enjoy it.

1. A campaign making news for the right reasons. Which brand’s Diwali campaign allows local store owners to create an advertisement for their own shops for free with actor Shah Rukh Khan?

2. Home interior platform Livspace is expanding to the Middle East, starting with which country?

3. Which company has fully acquired Bestway Agencies Pvt Ltd (BAPL), which sells e-rickshaws under the ELE brand?

4. Which brand has launched the campaign ‘Own Your Shape’ for its women’s Denim range?

5. Which snack brand has launched the campaign “Apno Ko Laye Aur Bhi Paas” for Karwa Chauth?

6. Which dating app has launched a new show ‘Swipe Ride’ with social media influencer Kusha Kapila?

7. Which IT firm has acquired two companies - US-based Infostar LLC and London-based We Make Websites Limited (WMW) to strengthen its digital portfolio?

8. Which direct-to-consumer brand roll up has acquired homegrown millennial skincare brand Prolixr?

9. Reliance Jio’s upcoming affordable smartphone, JioPhone Next, will run on an Android operating system (OS) built specifically for India. What has the OS been branded as?

10. Which business group acquired the Lucknow franchise of IPL for Rs 7,090 crore in the bidding conducted by BCCI last week?

11. The unique registered investor count on NSE crossed which milestone mark on October 25?

12. Tata Power has crossed which milestone count of electric vehicle (EV) charging points across the country?

13. Soundarya Rajinikanth along with serial entrepreneur Sunny Pokala launched a social audio platform last week. What has it been branded as?

14. Which company has announced the launch of a multimedia campaign 'Mood Jaisa, Lighting Vaisa' for its latest range of Star Lord three-in-one ceiling lights?

15. Which telecom brand has launched the campaign ‘#SpeedSeBadho’?

16. Which streaming platform has launched the campaign ‘#ApnoWaliDiwali’, urging viewers to spend time with their family this festive season?

17. Which jewellery brand has launched a campaign ‘Pudhumai Penn’ exclusively for Tamil Nadu, featuring brand ambassador and actress Nayanthara?

18. Which grooming brand has launched the campaign ‘Ebar Pujoy Kartiker Joy’ (Glorify Kartik this Pujo)?

19. Which lifestyle tech brand has roped in actors Kriti Kharbanda and Pulkit Samrat as its first celebrity brand ambassadors for the smart wearable category?

20. Which MNC has promoted Sanjeev Mohanty, its head of India and South Asia-Middle East and Africa, to head its commercial operations in its largest markets, the US and Canada?

21. Which fintech company has roped in actor Manoj Bajpayee as brand ambassador for its flagship product myBillBook, and has launched the campaign ‘Business Ko Le Seriously’?

22. Which cooking oil brand has launched a campaign with the message 'Iss Diwali apno ko apne haath ka khilayen', featuring actor Varun Badola?

23. Which gaming platform has launched the campaign ‘#LiveInEveryMove’?

24. Which consumer durables company has launched the “Air of Innovation” campaign for its Heleous range of ceiling fans?

25. Which company has launched the campaign ‘Mahaul Banaye Rakhna’ for its consumer lighting category?

26. Which watch brand has launched a campaign featuring actor Hrithik Roshan, to launch the Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic?

27. Which brand has launched a TVC highlighting the SAS-Bottom technology used in its pressure cookers?

28. Which wealth-tech company has launched the campaign ‘Apne Investments Pe Behtar Control’?

29. Which antacid brand has launched a campaign targeting rural markets through the voice and medium of the iconic Chacha Choudhary Comics?

30. In the light of cement prices shooting up since March this year, which state government has decided to introduce a new cement brand, Valimai, at subsidised rate in the open market?

31. Idam Natural Wellness, the parent company of Bella Vita Organic, has acquired a majority stake in which brand providing ayurvedic health and grooming solutions for pets?

32. Which homegrown direct-to-consumer (D2C) Ayurvedic nutrition brand has roped in actress Malaika Arora as the brand ambassador and strategic investor?

33. Which public transport technology company has acquired Shuttl, a premium bus service for officegoers, for an undisclosed sum in an all-cash deal?

34. Which company has signed a deal to acquire the Russia and CIS businesses of Spain-based GBfoods?

35. Which company has acquired Suburban Diagnostics in an all-cash deal for an enterprise value of Rs 925 crore?

36. Which health-tech firm has appointed Bhaskar Sambasivan as chief executive officer effective November 1?

37. Which Kolkata-based rail wagon manufacturer has signed a joint venture agreement with a Czech company, Dako-CZ for producing the brake system for passenger coaches?

38. Which online-to-offline retail platform for buying and selling used cars has roped in badminton player PV Sindhu as brand ambassador?

39. Which footwear brand has launched the campaign ‘India’s Pride. My Pride.’ featuring actor Amitabh Bachchan?

40. Which MNC overtook Maruti Suzuki India as the largest consumer-facing multinational company in the country in 2020-21?

41. Which company will offer customized cleaning and disinfecting solutions for commercial and residential segments under its newly launched business vertical V-Pristine?

42. Which ad agency has launched ‘The Phyllis India Project’, a year-long mentorship programme to enable and encourage women to thrive in leadership roles and drive professional growth?

43. Which consumer electronics and fitness brand has rolled out a new digital-first campaign, “Sweetest Diwali gift isn’t a sweet”, featuring actress Neena Gupta?

44. Which airline has launched its Diwali campaign ‘The Best Gift’, aimed at last minute flyers?

45. Which Australian wine brand has announced former Australian international cricketer Brett Lee as its latest brand ambassador?

46. Dabur India last week said it will enter the diapers segment in India. What has it been branded as?

47. Which food services company has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire 35% in Hashtag Loyalty for Rs 24.75 crore?

48. Which beauty and cosmetics company has forayed into the dermaceuticals segment through a 32% strategic stake buy in Fixderma India, owners of Fixderma and FCL brands?

49. Snap Inc, which runs messaging service Snapchat, has hit which milestone monthly users mark in India for the first time?

50. The Centre has appointed veteran banker KV Kamath as chairperson of which development financial institution (DFI) that’s being set up?

51. Which MNC is building a new app, codenamed “Project Mic”, that gives anyone the ability to make and distribute a live radio show complete with music?

52. Which new age insurer has become the 34th unicorn (valued at over $1 billion) this year following the close of its series-D round of $255 million, which values the company at $1.1 billion?

53. CLP India (formerly, China Light and Power), an independent power producer with presence in both thermal and renewable energy, has changed its name. What is the new name?

54. Reserve Bank has approved the appointment of Baldev Prakash as the next Managing Director and CEO of which bank from the next year?

55. Which writing instrument brand has been shown as a power accessory and a style statement in its latest campaign with the positioning 'It Shows' / 'Dikhta Hai'?

56. Volkswagen India has launched the campaign ‘Hustle Mode On’ for which SUV brand, featuring actors Ali Fazal and Kriti Kharbanda?

57. Amway India last week announced the appointment of which actor as its brand ambassador?

58. Which homegrown footwear brand, known for its sustainable and innovative products, has launched a digital campaign ‘#ChangeTheNorm’ in association with cricketer Jasprit Bumrah?

59. Which bicycle brand has roped in cricketer Rishabh Pant as its brand ambassador?

60. Which company last week said that its joint venture company has acquired the India trademark rights for British brand Lee Cooper?

61. Viacom18 Consumer Products is set to introduce an exclusive range of which merchandise in India?

62. Which bank has roped in singer, actor and composer, Zubeen Garg as its brand ambassador in Assam?

63. Which company has launched a campaign for its collaboration with designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee for its designer home furnishings, under the brand ‘Nilaya’?

64. Which protein-packed chocolate snack bar has launched an ad with the positioning 'No overthinking needed'?

65. Which quick service restaurant (QSR) chain has launched a nation-wide campaign called ‘See A Six, Catch a Taco’ spreading joy to taco-lovers and cricket fans?

66. Which general insurance brand has launched a campaign with the tagline ‘Bharose Ka Vaada’ highlighting its claim service?

67. Which edible oil brand has launched a new ad with the tagline ‘Khushbu Ka Yaadon Se Rishta’, featuring actors Manoj Bajpayee, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Pankaj Tripathi?

68. Which edible oils brand has roped in actress Malaika Arora as the brand ambassador?

69. Which antacid brand has unveiled the second leg of its influencer campaign featuring television actors Yogesh Tripathi, Nirmal Soni and Punjabi singer and comedian Karamjit Anmol?

70. Tesla Inc. last week touched which milestone market capitalization mark?

71. Which company is piloting Guinness beer, an Irish dry stout, in a few Indian states?

72. Which smartphone maker has launched a campaign showing actor Alia Bhatt embarking on a journey with designer Masaba Gupta to create a unique sustainable dress?

73. Infosys and which MNC have come together to co-develop and pilot an energy-as-a-service (EaaS) solution to optimise utilisation of power and help businesses meet their emission reduction norms?

74. Which government-backed distressed real estate financing platform has made its first complete exit from a residential project?

75. Which small finance bank last week appointed former Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) chairman Subhash C Khuntia as part-time chairman?

76. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said his company is rebranding itself in an effort to encompass its virtual-reality vision for the future, what he calls the “metaverse”. What is the new name?

77. Which automotive component manufacturer and Yamaha Motor Co. (Japan) have entered into an agreement to create a global E-Cycle drive unit company?

78. Which Hyderabad-based hospital will acquire a 51.07% equity stake in private equity firm InvAscent-backed Sunshine Hospitals for Rs 362.78 crore ($48 million)?

79. Which home-grown company focused on electric commercial vehicles has introduced its first electric cargo three-wheeler - HiLoad EV, at a price of Rs 3,49,999?

80. Which Indian business personality has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of Simthsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art, for a four-year term beginning September 23, this year?

81. Online grocery retailer BigBasket has opened its first brick-and-mortar store, marking its entry into the omni-channel space. Which city?

82. Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL) last week said it will transfer which tea cafe business to group firm IHCL, which operates Taj group of hotels?

83. Which food and beverage company has forayed into the health drink category for children with the launch of AptaGrow?

84. Which digital bookkeeping company has launched 2 films - ‘Vasooli Ke Paintre’ and ‘Diwali Ok Hai’, aimed at creating awareness of how its app simplifies the credit collection process?

85. Which fintech company has launched a campaign featuring comedian Rahul Subramanian to drive awareness and understanding about its BNPL and the all-digital offerings?

86. Which self-regulatory body has elected Subhash Kamath for a second consecutive term?

87. Which fantasy cricket platform has announced cricketer Mohammed Siraj as its new brand ambassador?

88. Which digital payments company has launched its latest campaign "Tension chhodo, Insurance lo", featuring brand ambassadors and actors Aamir Khan and Alia Bhat?

89. Which financial services company has launched its Diwali campaign 'EMI hai na'?

90. Anheuser-Busch In-Bev (ABI) has extended Budweiser into the energy drinks market in India, a first for the world's largest beer brand globally. What has it been branded as?

91. Which brand has roped in actress Shilpa Shetty as the brand ambassador for its henna-based hair colour and has launched the campaign 'Rakho Apni Chamak Ka Khayal'?

92. Which real estate brand has launched a campaign with the tagline ‘Le lijiye Smart Decision’, featuring brand ambassador and actress Vidya Balan?

93. Which crypto exchange has launched the ‘Do your Bit’ campaign, featuring celebrities Alok Nath, Anup Jalota, Shivaji Satam, Archana Puran Singh and Sreesanth?

94. Which consumer electronics retailer has launched its festive campaign ‘#RishtonKiBoli’?

95. Which jewellery brand has launched a campaign to promote its exclusive festive collection ‘Sway with me’?

96. Which toothpaste brand has released a new set of films under its popular cricket-led content series “#Sabkochabajaayenge”, featuring comedian Cyrus Broacha as ‘Chaubey ji’?

97. Evenflow Brands Tech, a Thrasio-style e-commerce rollup, has acquired which Chennai-based online sustainable brand?

98. Which co-living operator has rolled out a new brand campaign, ‘Loved by you. Approved by Moms’?

99. Which quick service restaurant (QSR) chain is promoting its newest offering 'Momo Pizza' through an influencer campaign on Instagram?

100. With a donation of Rs 9,713 crore, who has once again topped the EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2021?

101. Senior partner Yezdi Nagporewalla is set to take over as chief executive at which professional services firm after his candidature was approved by the partners?

102. Which mutual fund distributor will buy out the mutual fund business of Karvy Stock Broking?

103. Which provider of business-critical digital payment solutions has introduced Tridentity, an out-of-band multi-factor authentication solution which integrates with mobile banking apps?

104. The Centre has appointed retired Supreme Court judge Ashok Bhushan as the Chairperson of which entity?

105. Which company will acquire the Light Duty Cable (LDC) business unit of Norway-based Kongsberg Automotive ASA for an enterprise value of $42 million (around Rs 315 crore)?

106. Which MNC has partnered with Lawrencedale Agro Processing India (LEAF) to launch LEAF Farmer Network (LFN), a digital platform to improve financial assess and inclusion among the farmers in the country?

107. Which business group has acquired a significant minority stake in Flipkart-owned travel app Cleartrip, giving it a foothold in the fast-growing online travel space?

108. The Centre has reappointed Shaktikanta Das to which position for another three-year term?

109. Which premium online clothing store & styling consultant service has roped in actress Gauahar Khan to unveil its latest Fall Collection 2021 with an Instagram Reels video?

110. Which airport has become the first in India to start a hydropower project?

111. Which luxury chocolate brand last week announced the launch of a unique Heart of Gold Collection?

112. Which fintech company has launched the campaign ‘Dil Se Diwali’ to highlight and celebrate the significant strides rural India has made in the adoption of the digital payments ecosystem?

113. Which logistics aggregator has launched the festive campaign ‘Khushiyon Ki Tarakki’?

114. Which MNC bank has launched the campaign ‘restart safely’, featuring brand ambassador and former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar?

115. Which edtech company has launched the 'create like a child' campaign in partnership with singer Asha Bhosle, to announce courses for music aspirants across all age groups?

116. Which digital banking platform has launched the ‘Mission Invite’ campaign, featuring actor Rajkummar Rao?

117. Which life insurance brand has launched the campaign ‘#ClickKaroInsureKaro’ featuring actor Manjot Singh, that focuses on different life stages of an individual?

118. Which sports news company will be the principal sponsor for the ISL team, Hyderabad FC?

119. The Union Finance Ministry has approved the proposal by the Board of Trustees of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to provide what rate of interest for 2020-21?

120. Mondelez India recently inaugurated a premium experience zone in Mumbai, housing India’s first 3D Cadbury chocolate printer. What has the experience zone been branded as?

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