Biz Quizzard 957

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

1. Which Kolkata-based company’s third-generation promoters - Siddhant Agarwal and Aparesh Agarwal - have started a new seller business called RetailEZ on Amazon India?

2. Which insurtech company has launched its new digital campaign ‘Aapka Saathi, Aapka Saarathi’?

3. Which international education services provider has unveiled its brand film 'My #SuperHero'?

4. Which housing finance company has launched the campaign 'Home Loan Lo Sar dard Nahi’?

5. Which fintech company has launched a campaign featuring cricketer and brand ambassador Ravindra Jadeja?

6. Which company has announced the launch of an exclusive awards programme - Outgrow Kisan Pragati awards - to recognise natural and regenerative farming initiatives and farming innovations?

7. Which mobility fintech firm said it was launching in India as part of its global expansion?

8. Which entity has launched MRIDA Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary company that will work in manure management initiatives across the country?

9. Which invest-tech company has launched its second campaign ‘#youdezervbetter’?

10. As part of its strategic global expansion, which Indian company plans to set up an assembly plant in Brazil, the sixth largest tractor market in the world?

11. Which brand, committed to offering wholesome, quality food ingredients, has announced the launch of its latest campaign ‘#JaiseNatureNeBanaya’, featuring actor Manoj Bajpayee?

12. Which beverage brand has launched the campaign ‘#HarHaathToofan’ commemorating 75 years of India’s independence?

13. Which sleep solutions brand has launched a new campaign for its flagship Ultima Mattress, featuring sports personalities Nikhat Zareen and Srikanth Kidambi?

14. Which company and Eutelsat Communications have inked a pact to combine their respective global satellite operations in an all-stock deal?

15. Which ecommerce marketplace and Pocket FM, a personalised audio streaming service, will collaborate to make available the latter’s audiobook library on the former?

16. Which company has launched some of its classic board games in Tamil as it steps up focus on local sourcing and manufacturing its products in India?

17. Actress Nora Fatehi has invested an undisclosed sum in which cloud kitchen operator?

18. Which company’s Kochi refinery has dispatched the first indigenous superabsorbent polymer from its Propylene Derivatives Petrochemical Complex?

19. Which life insurance company has launched the campaign ‘Har Sapne Ka Aadha Hissa’?

20. Who is the most recognised celebrity in India, as per Hansa Research’s Brand Endorser report?

21. Which QSR chain has launched its campaign ‘Meals Make Families’?

22. Which company has announced the launch of BeverageCart, India’s first mobile app-based platform for beverages?

23. Which logistics startup has acquired intra-city logistics firm Porter's FMCG business?

24. Which cancer research and information app has roped in former cricketer Yuvraj Singh as its brand ambassador?

25. General Atlantic and Kedaara Capital have invested Rs 1,500 crore for 46% stake in which eye care hospital chain?

26. Which company last week announced the launch of its Uptune programme in India to support early-stage companies?

27. Neerja Kapur is set to become the new CMD of which PSU non-life insurer?

28. Girija Subramanian is set to head which PSU non-life insurer?

29. With assets of over Rs 84,330 crore, who has retained her position as the wealthiest Indian woman in the ‘Kotak Private Banking Hurun Leading Wealthy Women List’?

30. Athlete Neeraj Chopra has been roped in as the brand ambassador of which new beverage variant?

31. Arun Nanda has retired from the position of chairman of which realty company?

32. Which digital financial services platform has launched the campaign ‘Take Charge’?

33. Which paints company has launched its new campaign ‘Har Ghar Muskuraye, Jab Rang Gungunaye’?

34. Which lifestyle and mobile accessories brand has roped in actress Kajal Aggarwal as brand ambassador?

35. Which chocolate gifting brand has launched the campaign ‘#ConnectedRakhi’?

36. Which digital healthcare platform has launched an ad featuring brand ambassador and actor Amitabh Bachchan to announce the launch of Surgery Care services?

37. Bimal Dayal has resigned as the MD and CEO of which telecom infrastructure company?

38. Which toothpaste brand has launched a new campaign featuring actor Ajay Devgn?

39. Which company last week announced the launch of its global child nutrition brand Gerber in India?

40. Which brand is India's most chosen FMCG brand, as per Kantar India's 2022 Brand Footprint report?

41. Global private equity firms Carlyle and Advent International will pick up 10% stake each in which bank?

42. Which e-commerce furniture and home goods company has announced the introduction of 24 hours furniture delivery service in Mumbai, Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru?

43. Which digital payments company has announced acquisition of 100% stake in OSLabs, which built the Indus App Bazaar, the Indian alternative to big tech-controlled app stores?

44. Which baby and kids products brand has roped in actress Ameesha Patel as brand ambassador?

45. Nissan Motor India has reached which cumulative exports milestone?

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Biz Quizzard 956

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period July 18 - 23. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Dabur India's revenue from operations crossed which milestone mark in 2021-22?

2. Minda Industries (MIL) has announced its new name. Name it?

3. Which ceramic tiles and allied products manufacturer unveiled its brand anthem ‘Zameen Se Judey Hum’?

4. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has approved the appointment of Ashish Kumar Chauhan as managing director and chief executive officer of which stock exchange?

5. Which manufacturer of vitrified tiles has announced actor Ajay Devgn as its brand ambassador?

6. Which luxury Ayurvedic beauty brand has roped in actress Patralekhaa as the face of its Natural Makeup range?

7. Which fresh meats & seafood brand has forayed into the meal category with launch of Ready-To-Cook Biryani Meat and Masala Mix?

8. Which D2C furniture brand has roped in actor Ranveer Singh as its first-ever brand ambassador?

9. Which digital sports destination launched a new campaign for the India tour of West Indies, featuring cricketer Ravi Shastri and digital content creator, Ashish Chanchlani?

10. Which company said it has been ranked number one by revenue among the top 30 suppliers of software and IT services to the UK market by industry analyst firm, ‘TechMarketView’?

11. Which mutual fund has launched an investor education campaign – ‘Pro Portfolio’?

12. Which multi-brand e-commerce fashion company has launched its first underwear and athleisure brand for men, GLOOT?

13. Which company has signed a MOU with Israel’s metal-air battery technology pioneer Phinergy to develop and pilot the production of aluminium plates for aluminium-air batteries in India?

14. Which Indian tech solutions provider has entered into a partnership with Honeywell to manufacture what is being touted as the aviation industry’s first cloud-connected cockpit system?

15. Which sportswear brand has roped in athlete Neeraj Chopra as its brand ambassador?

16. Which face wash brand has launched the campaign ‘‘Pimple ke liye soap ki nahi, science ki maano’?

17. Which mutual fund has launched the campaign 'Trusted for Twenty' to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its index funds tracking the NIFTY 50 and S&P BSE SENSEX Index?

18. Which marble brand has launched the campaign ‘Khoobsurat Imaandaari’ featuring actress Anushka Sharma?

19. Which beauty and luxury intimate wear brand is planning to open its first offline store at Palladium mall, Mumbai in August this year?

20. Which country has emerged as the top source country for remittances to India in 2020-21, as per a research by central bank economists?

21. Which company and Estee Lauder Companies (ELC) have launched Beauty&You India, an incubation programme for upcoming beauty brands in India?

22. Which cricket non-fungible token (NFT) platform will launch its marketplace in August, after abruptly halting trading in March amid regulatory uncertainty surrounding virtual digital assets?

23. The market rally in July has made HDFC MF’s Prashant Jain the first fund manager in India to oversee equity assets worth which milestone amount?

24. Australia’s BHP and which Indian company have paired up to explore low-carbon iron and steel-making technology?

25. Which MNC forayed into the mass passenger vehicle market in India with the launch of the C3?

26. Which business group has announced its foray into the Rs 30,000 crore branded powdered spices market with Mantra Spices?

27. Which online western wear brand has announced its transition from a single brand into a house of brands under the umbrella of 'FS Life'?

28. Which company has inked a long-term distribution agreement with Maison Valentino to launch the famous Italian fashion house in India?

29. Which company will acquire 76% equity stake in Noida-based Moshine Electronics Pvt. Ltd. (MEPL) for a total consideration of up to Rs 8.64 crore?

30. Which company has rolled out ready-to-cook mock meat products under the brand name Simply Better?

31. Which logistics aggregator has acquired Omuni, the omni-channel technology business of apparel manufacturer and retailer Arvind, in a Rs 200 crore cash-and-stock deal?

32. Which financial infrastructure provider has acquired identity verification services provider Syntizen for an undisclosed sum?

33. Family philanthropists last week announced a network, aiming to raise $1 billion for social causes annually by 2030. What is it called?

34. Which group has announced the launch of UK-based creative agency, Cake, in India?

35. Which nutrition brand has roped in actress Kareena Kapoor Khan as its new brand ambassador?

36. Which skincare brand has announced the launch of its latest TVC ‘#BindaasTryKar’ featuring actress and brand ambassador Taapsee Pannu for its deo roll-on range?

37. Which gifting company has launched a campaign featuring actress Adah Sharma for its Sneh Rakhi?

38. Which beauty & personal care brand has launched a new campaign ‘#PimpleCareUpdated’ featuring actress and brand ambassador Rashmika Mandanna?

39. Which cosmetics brand has collaborated with actress Akshara Singh for her latest song as the beauty partner?

40. Maruti Suzuki has brought back which brand for the new SUV that it has jointly developed in partnership with fellow Japanese Toyota?

41. Which state retained its top position among major states in the India Innovation Index 2021?

42. Composer and Singer Jasleen Royal has invested in which QSR chain?

43. Which Korean beauty brand has teamed up with long-running comic strip Peanuts to launch a limited-edition skincare range?

44. Which brand has entered the drain cleaning category with the launch of Drain Xpert?

45. Which personal care and healthcare group has acquired 30% stake in pet-care start-up Cannis Lupus Services India?

46. Which lifestyle electronics brand has roped actor Milind Soman as brand ambassador?

47. Which beauty brand is launching a new campaign titled 'I Know My Worth'?

48. Which wall opening solutions brand has launched a new campaign titled ‘Raahi’ advocating the importance of inclusive workplaces?

49. Akshaya Moondra will be the next CEO of which telecom company?

50. Billionaire investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air will take to the skies from which date?

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Biz Quizzard 955

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period July 11 - 16. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which MNC beverage chain is launching masala chai and filter coffee in India?

2. In what is perhaps for the first time for a government agency, which state’s Markfed has exported tobacco to the US?

3. Brijendra Kumar Syngal, also called ‘Father of internet in India’, passed away recently. He was the former chairman of which public sector entity?

4. Which company has launched a campaign featuring actor Shah Rukh Khan for its newly launched ready-to-mix body wash?

5. Amazon last week announced the launch of an exclusive selection of fresh songs by four independent artists from India. What has it been branded as?

6. Which private equity firm Advent International-backed consumer goods company last week named Pratik Pota as its chief executive and managing director?

7. Which beverage chain has launched its new campaign ‘#ItStartsWithYourName’?

8. Which automobile brand has unveiled its launch campaign ‘Hello Goosebumps’?

9. Which motorcycle brand has launched the campaign ‘#SamajhdaarKoIshaaraKaafiHai’ featuring actor Pankaj Tripathi?

10. Which industrial automation company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Freilassing-based automation technology and assembly systems supplier Hochrainer GmbH?

11. Which youth-centred brand has launched the campaign ‘#BackToCool’ for its backpack collection?

12. Which cosmetics brand has been relaunched with the brand idea ‘#NodoubtNoLimits’?

13. Packaging films manufacturer Cosmo Films has been rebranded. What is the new name?

14. Cricketer Smriti Mandhana has invested an undisclosed amount in which Gurugram-based ayurvedic brand for haircare and skincare?

15. Which MNC consumer durable company last week announced its re-entry into the Indian market with the launch of an exclusive retail and experience store in Saket, Delhi?

16. Which industry body has launched the ‘Karein Shuru’ campaign?

17. Which brand from Parle Agro has launched a new campaign to announce the introduction of new variant - Hazelnut Chocolate - to its flavoured milk portfolio?

18. Which fantasy cricket app has launched the campaign 'Lalkaar Ladkiyon Ki'?

19. Which soap brand has launched the campaign ‘Tum Hi Ho No. 1’ featuring actor Shaheer Sheikh?

20. Which business group last week unveiled ‘The Museum of Living History’ in Mumbai to showcase the group's past?

21. Which textile, apparel, retail and real estate conglomerate last week announced the appointment of Atul Singh to lead the Group?

22. Which Bengaluru-based premium interior design company has signed interior designer Gauri Khan and couturier Manish Malhotra to curate bespoke homes for its customers?

23. Which tyre manufacturer has launched its ultra-high-performance tyre range - SportDrive and SportDrive SUV for the luxury segment in India?

24. Former Union Bank of India CEO Rajkiran Rai G has been appointed as the first managing director of which development financial institution?

25. Which entertainment content and production company has appointed Abhishek Kumar as the group chief executive with immediate effect?

26. Which company, through its subsidiaries, has acquired the entire stake in Bangladesh-based Asian Consumer Care from its joint venture partner Advanced Chemical Industries?

27. Which digital healthcare platform has acquired Clinix, an online doctor consultation platform focused on rural India?

28. The number of people employed by the Indian tech industry in the US has crossed which milestone mark in 2021, as per a report by industry body Nasscom and S&P Global?

29. Which real estate developer has set up a net zero urban accelerator at its township on the outskirts of Mumbai, with the technical support of RMI?

30. Which IT firm will acquire Denmark-based life sciences consulting and tech firm BASE life science for up to € 110 million in an all-cash deal?

31. Which fresh fish and meat e-commerce firm has launched a campaign for its clean label Ready-To-Fry (RTF) meat snacks, featuring actress Nauheed Cyrusi?

32. Which aftermarket automotive service and maintenance platform has roped in actor Sharman Joshi for its latest digital marketing campaign ‘#ShaantSharmanShaant’?

33. Which grooming brand has announced Bhuvan Bam as the face of its fragrance range?

34. Which beverage brand has launched an ad for its revamped packaging featuring actress Jacqueline Fernandez?

35. Which alternate asset management firm has acquired 72% stake in Bengaluru-based Avasarala Technologies (ATL) in a mix of primary and secondary investment?

36. Serial entrepreneur Ashok Soota has launched his latest venture, a global health and wellness knowledge enterprise. What has it been branded as?

37. Which company, which provides maintenance services to thermal power plants in India, has appointed Takehiko Matsushita as its new Managing Director?

38. Which company has acquired the licence from Green Gold Licensing & Merchandising India Pvt. Ltd. to manufacture and distribute action figures of Chhota Bheem and friends, domestically?

39. Which company and Israel’s chemicals and logistics group Gadot have emerged winning bidders to buy the Haifa Port in Israel for $1.2 billion?

40. Which brand from India will ship 120 tonnes of french-fries to Philippines next month?

41. Which company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Endura Mass, a nutritional supplement brand in the category of weight gain from Medinnbelle Herbalcare?

42. Which FMCG firm last week announced its foray into packaged food business?

43. The Technology Business Incubator (TBI) at the Hyderabad campus of BITS Pilani said it is incubating which startup that is working on India’s first reusable rocket?

44. Which fashion brand has partnered with actor Vikrant Massey for the launch of its new 500-day warranty collection?

45. Which skincare brand of South Asian social media influencer and entrepreneur Diipa Büller-Khosla will launch in India, exclusively on Nykaa?

46. Which smartphone maker has elevated Muralikrishnan B as the president of India operations, effective August 1?

47. BigBasket has crossed which revenue milestone in 2021-22?

48. Which bank has sealed a deal with JC Flowers to set up an asset construction company (ARC), to which the former will sell Rs 48,000 crore of legacy bad loans?

49. Which company has completed a successful trial of the country’s first 5G private network at Bosch Automotive Electronics’ facility at Bengaluru?

50. Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL) last week announced its entry into the honey and preserves category under which brand?

51. Which QSR brand has announced the elevation of Moksh Chopra as the General Manager for India BMU (Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Maldives)?

52. Which diagnostics chain has launched the campaign 'Yeh Sudha kya karti hai'?

53. DS Spiceco has launched the campaign ‘Same2Same’ for which sprinklers brand?

54. Which pregnancy detection kit brand has launched the digital campaign ‘#JustTakeTheTest’?

55. Which advertising agency has hired Ayesha Ghosh as Managing Director for India?

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Biz Quizzard 954

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period July 04 - 09. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which company has acquired Indore-based CHL Hospitals, the first corporate hospital established in Madhya Pradesh, which has a strong clinical expertise in cardiology and neurosciences?

2. Choice Hotels Asia Pacific, an NYSE-listed hospitality firm, has signed a 15-year master franchise agreement with which hospitality company in India?

3. Which power distribution company has unveiled its new brand philosophy ‘Towards a Greener Tomorrow’?

4. Which food delivery company has used deepfake technology and AI in personalised ads starring actor Hrithik Roshan?

5. Which bike brand launched a teaser campaign to unveil 2 new variants - P250 Brooklyn Black and N160 Brooklyn Black?

6. Which company will soon launch Adidas Originals watches and products of German luxury fashion house Philipp Plein in India?

7. Which platform has launched its new brand campaign ‘You Hold the Cards’ featuring brand ambassador and actor Shahid Kapoor?

8. Which celebrity recently launched the homeware brand 'Sona Home'?

9. Which Swiss wealth management group has appointed Umang Papneja as the new chief executive for its India operations, effective August 1?

10. The government last week said that the privatisation of Neelachal Ispat Nigam (NINL) is completed with its handover to which Tata group firm?

11. Which life insurance company has appointed Asit Rath as its chief executive officer with effect from July 11?

12. Which 3 states have emerged as the best performer states in developing startup ecosystem for budding entrepreneurs, as per the third edition of the States’ Startup Ranking 2021?

13. Which MNC has launched a global non-profit brand Impact® to make 30 of its treatments, including insulin, available on a not-for-profit basis in 40 lower income countries?

14. Which passenger reservation services provider last week said that the Tata group had selected it to transform Air India’s customer experience and operational effectiveness?

15. Which crop protection firm has roped in actor Ajay Devgn as its brand ambassador?

16. Which two-wheeler company last week launched the KATANA in India?

17. Which chocolate brand launched its new ad featuring WWE champion The Great Khali to support its newest ‘bhaari’ proposition?

18. Which global location technology brand launched its first campaign in India, featuring actor Vijay Raaz?

19. Which telecom equipment maker last week said it has acquired 62.6% stake in Saankhya Labs for Rs 276.2 crore?

20. A subsidiary of which Indian engineering company will develop an eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) air taxi jointly with Texas-based aerospace company, Jaunt Air Mobility?

21. Which online tax filing service provider has acquired compliance automation provider CimplyFive for an undisclosed sum in an all cash-deal?

22. Which business family has become promoter of Eveready Industries, according to a regulatory filing by the Kolkata-based flashlight and battery maker?

23. Which general insurance company has launched the ‘Cyber VaultEdge’ cover against cyber risks?

24. Which spices brand has roped in Chef Ranveer Brar as its brand ambassador?

25. Which personal care brand has launched “Face Wash Nahi Treat Karo” campaign for its acne care portfolio?

26. Which homegrown advertising agency and international advertising network BBDO have parted ways after 37 years of association?

27. Which youth fashion and tech brand has launched its new campaign ‘#PrideinOurPronouns’?

28. Which design-driven global lifestyle D2C brand has launched the ‘#FromTheDesk’ social media campaign?

29. Which eye care company has roped in actors Sheeba Chaddha and Shishir Sharma as its new brand ambassadors?

30. Which company has entered into a long-term partnership with Gap Inc. to bring the American fashion brand to India?

31. Which financial infrastructure provider will acquire Bengaluru-based cloud-lending platform Finflux for an undisclosed sum?

32. The country’s third power exchange commenced operations last week after receiving approval from Central Electricity Regulatory Commission. What is it called?

33. Which company has signed Indian triathlete Kaustubh Radkar as the brand ambassador of its fitness segment?

34. Which watch maker has announced the launch of its Waterbury Ocean collection, an upcycled watch made of ocean-bound plastic to tackle pollution?

35. Which D2C baby product brand has launched a digital ad featuring actress Soha Ali Khan, highlighting the features and benefits of using a lightweight Feather Diaper?

36. Which eyewear brand has launched the campaign ‘#AllEyesOnMe’ featuring actor Kartik Aaryan?

37. Which automotive batteries brand has launched its brand mascot ‘Ron’?

38. Which pharma company has launched the consumer awareness campaign ‘#HPVsearchkiyakya’ featuring actress Sara Ali Khan?

39. Which gifting solutions brand has launched the campaign ‘Emotions Gift Wrapped’ with actors Anil Kapoor and Janhvi Kapoor?

40. Which aerospace engine manufacturer will set up a 200-million-euro maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO) in Hyderabad?

41. Which company last week said it will acquire the 1,200-MW Athena Chhattisgarh Power for Rs 565 crore?

42. Paritosh Tripathi has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of which general insurance company with effect from July 5?

43. GE Healthcare has announced the unveiling of its 5G Innovation Lab in India, the first for GE Healthcare across the globe. Which location?

44. Which company has launched a new 225-cc motorcycle Ronin, marking its entry into a new high-end bike segment?

45. Which general insurance brand has launched the campaign ‘#SalaamMSME’?

46. Which jewellery brand has launched the ‘#AdvanceApology’ campaign for Forgiveness Day?

47. Which company has launched the campaign 'Super Brands. Super Price. Super Fast.' featuring actress and brand ambassador Alia Bhatt as the ‘superhero’ protagonist?

48. Which digital insurer has roped in stand-up comic Raunaq Rajani for its ‘#SwitchToSave’ campaign?

49. Which snacking company launched the ‘Chocolate Crazy’ campaign for World Chocolate Day?

50. Which bank has acquired the Agri and Healthcare Equipment financing portfolio of De Lage Landen Financial Services India, a subsidiary of Rabobank-owned De Lage Landen International?

51. Which industry body has elected Manish Makhijani, Global Insights Director of Hindustan Unilever (HUL), as President for 2022-2024?

52. Which company said it has completed the acquisition of Equitas Technologies Private Ltd. (ETPL), popularly known as WowTruck, by acquiring 100% of the existing equity capital of ETPL?

53. Which omni-channel jewellery brand has launched its very own rap anthem ‘#YehHaiApnaTime’ on YouTube, starring the employees in their natural element?

54. Which male grooming brand has signed actor Vicky Kaushal as an ambassador for its range of fragrances?

55. Which grooming brand has launched a new digital film of the 'Hairy Masculinity' campaign featuring cricketer Ravindra Jadeja?

56. Which quick commerce platform has launched the animation film ‘Make room for more pride’ with a message on how Pride isn’t just a color of a month on the calendar?

57. Which company has launched a campaign for its Roll-on waxing service, featuring actress Yami Gautam?

58. Which electric two-wheeler brand launched the campaign ‘#BharatkaJoy’ with the anthem ‘Saath Chalein’?

59. Which career-tech startup has launched a new digital campaign 'Ab Job Aapko Dhundegi, Aapke Apne Sheher Mein' targeting job seekers in Uttar Pradesh?

60. Which company and British International Investment (BII)-backed EV Co will co-develop a portfolio of five electric SUVs through the former’s wholly-owned subsidiary?

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Biz Quizzard 953

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period June 27 - July 02. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which company said it has commissioned India's largest floating solar power project of 101.6 Megawatt Peak (MWp) in Kerala backwaters?

2. V Krishnamurthy passed away at the age of 97 on June 26. He was the former chairman of which automobile PSU, among other PSUs he helmed?

3. Which game streaming and e-sports platform is set to launch India’s first eSports NFT platform?

4. Which male grooming brand has launched the campaign ‘#HairyMasculinity’, featuring actor Hrithik Roshan?

5. Which online skill gaming platform has launched 2 new commercials featuring brand ambassador and actor Hrithik Roshan as part of its "Raho Ek Kadam Aage" campaign?

6. Which small finance bank has rolled out a digital-only campaign for its recently launched LIT (Live It Today) Credit Card?

7. National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has partnered with which Indian rap icon to curate a song to promote the UPI AUTOPAY feature?

8. Which feminine hygiene brand has launched India’s first Period Tracker on WhatsApp, which will help menstruators track their periods?

9. Which brand will soon launch Mount Everest sundae, claimed as India’s tallest sundae?

10. Who has been ranked 9 among the top ten of Forbes’ world’s most influential CMOs (chief marketing officers) of 2022?

11. Which women-first social networking app has brought back its ‘Stand for Safety’ initiative, after a successful launch of its first edition last year?

12. Which company unveiled its latest campaign ‘Naam Hi Kafi Hai’, celebrating the goodwill of small businesses on the international MSME day?

13. Which biscuit brand has launched two new offerings - Oats & Berries, and Kismi Cinnamon?

14. Abhishek Rege has quit as the chief executive of which production house, after being at the helm for five years?

15. Nitin Gupta, a 1986 batch Indian Revenue Services officer, has been appointed as the new chairman of which body?

16. Which drugmaker will invest Rs 25.90 crore to acquire additional stake in digital tech company GoApptiv, increasing its total stake in the startup to 22.02% on a fully diluted basis?

17. Italian entrepreneur Leonardo Del Vecchio has died at the age of 87. He was the owner of which well-known eyewear brand?

18. Credit card spends in the country hit a new high in May, crossing which milestone mark?

19. Which grooming brand has launched a new campaign ‘#EngineeringChange’, featuring social entrepreneur Prashant Gade?

20. Which kitchen appliances company last week said it will acquire a majority 51 per cent stake in Ultrafresh Modular Solutions?

21. Which general insurance company has launched the campaign “Do the Digit Digit”, featuring brand ambassador and cricketer Virat Kohli?

22. As part of PRIDE celebrations, which online career and recruitment resource has launched a campaign called ‘#ComeOutAsAlly’?

23. Anish Mehta has stepped down as the CEO of which animation studio?

24. Which haircare brand has launched a new series “Uncut” for Pride month?

25. Which contraceptive brand has announced the launch of its direct-to-consumer (D2C) online venture ‘Love Depot’ for selling passion products?

26. TheCarlyle Group has agreed to acquire a significant minority stake in which Ahmedabad-based tile and bathware company?

27. Which celebrity and film producer-businessman Punit Balan have jointly acquired the Mumbai franchise of the upcoming Ultimate Kho Kho (UKK) league for an undisclosed amount?

28. Which online poker platform has announced the onboarding of actor Shahid Kapoor as its brand ambassador?

29. Following its market re-entry last year, which lighter brand has launched its first campaign in India?

30. Who is the new chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm?

31. Which brand has launched its digital-first campaign to reiterate its position as the No.1 Wall Putty brand in India?

32. Which jewellery brand has launched the ‘#WearYourPride’ campaign, featuring brand ambassador and athlete Dutee Chand?

33. Which MNC recently announced that it has brought back the world’s leading luxury beauty brand, Lancôme, to India?

34. Which wealth and investment management firm has unveiled its new corporate identity, centering on ‘What Matters Most’?

35. Which fintech company’s cofounder Shashank Kumar will become its managing director?

36. Music and entertainment company Mirchi has launched its over-the-top (OTT) mobile app in a bid to augment its digital play. What has it been branded as?

37. Which company last week announced a strategic franchise partnership with global fresh food and organic coffee chain Pret A Manger to launch and build the brand in India?

38. Online payroll and accounting software provider Intuit will shut down which financial management suite in India?

39. Which B2B e-commerce agriculture platform announced its association with actor Manoj Pahwa to promote its app among the agri-retailer community?

40. Which business tycoon passed away at the age of 93 in Mumbai last week?

41. Which MNC said it has started a used oil management service to organise India’s waste oil disposal system and to increase the rate of re-refining?

42. Which company has announced the launch of its first all-women drive-thru restaurant in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat?

43. Which digital manufacturing company has acquired Pinaka Aerospace Solutions for an undisclosed amount?

44. Sandeep Kumar Gupta, Director for Finance at Indian Oil Corporation, will be the next chairman of which PSU?

45. Which hosiery brand has signed actress Yami Gautam as brand ambassador?

46. Which online insurance marketplace has unveiled its new brand campaign featuring actor Pankaj Tripathi?

47. Which PC maker has announced the launch of its ‘Back to College’ campaign under its ongoing outreach, ‘Yeh hai Padhai 2.0’?

48. Which life insurance brand launched ‘Life Sessions’ on National Insurance Awareness Day?

49. Which sports performance brand has signed up cricketer Prasidh Krishna?

50. Which omnichannel eyewear retailer has picked up a majority stake in Japanese direct-to-consumer eyewear brand Owndays?

51. Which snacking brand has launched its first ever digital campaign ‘#CarryOn’ to compliment the launch of its ‘Ready-to-eat’ sweet corn?

52. Which steel brand has launched its new TVC campaign featuring Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma?

53. Britannia Good Day has launched the ‘#GoNuts’ campaign for which variant?

54. Confectionery brand Kinder Joy has joined hands with which television channel for the launch of ‘Natoons’ collection, emphasising on the purpose of ‘Learning about Animals’ for kids?

55. Which food company has launched the ‘Sanskari Bacon Ad’?

56. On the occasion of World MSME Month, which small finance bank has launched the ‘Circle Of Life’ series?

57. Which digital sports destination has roped in former cricketer Ravi Shastri as its new brand ambassador?

58. Which clothing brand has roped in actress Bhumi Pednekar as brand ambassador and has launched a campaign for its intimate wear range?

59. Which pet care brand has launched the campaign ‘#MyPetMyPride’ for Pride Month?

60. Who will be appointed the president commissioner (non-executive chairman) of Unilever Indonesia?

61. Which baby care brand has launched the campaign ‘Pakda Pakdi’ with brand ambassadors and actors Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan?

62. Which entity has announced the launch of a special campaign 'Chalo, School Chale' to provide school kits to less privileged students to fulfil the basic educational needs?

63. Which D2C lifestyle brand, which sells cruelty-free and vegan products entirely made in India, has forayed into the footwear category?

64. How many states have scored more than 90% in the central government’s latest ranking of states on ease of doing business?

65. State Bank of India's gold loan portfolio has crossed which milestone mark for the first time?

66. After two and half years of waiting to get the government’s clearance, which Chinese automobile company has pulled the plug on its $1-billion proposed investment to enter the Indian market?

67. Which business process management company has acquired Chennai-based enterprise automation services company Vuram for $165 million?

68. Which German company has won the contract to operate and maintain the entire Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut rapid rail transit corridor for 12 years?

69. Which Pune-based auto parts maker last week said it, along with subsidiary, had completed the acquisition of Coimbatore-based JS Autocast Foundry India?

70. Singapore-based IGSS Ventures, one of the three applicants for central government incentives to set up semiconductor fabrication units, has chosen which state as its factory location?

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