September 11, 2022

Biz Quizzard 963

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period September 05 - 10. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which business personality was killed in a road accident on September 4?

2. Actor Ranveer Singh has invested in which omni-channel beauty company?

3. Krishnan Sankarasubramaniam has taken over as the managing director and chief executive officer of which bank with immediate effect?

4. Which company launched the ‘#TrForTeachers’ campaign for Teacher’s Day?

5. Which edtech company launched the film ‘#SikhaoSukoonSe’ for Teacher’s Day?

6. Which edtech company launched the Teachers’ Day special digital film ‘Student Forever’?

7. Which edtech company has acquired Gate Academy for an undisclosed sum?

8. Which mosquito repellent brand has launched the digital campaign ‘#ButtonDabao Dengue Mitao’ to spread awareness about Dengue, featuring actor Piyush Mishra?

9. Which toothpaste brand has roped in actor Amitabh Bachchan as brand ambassador?

10. Which company has been selected as BCCI’s title sponsors for all international matches at home as well the domestic tournaments?

11. Which company has bought a controlling stake in makeup and personal care brand Insight Cosmetics?

12. Which Singapore utilities firm last week said it would divest its 100% stake in Indian thermal power unit to Tanweer Infrastructure Pte for Rs 11,734 crore ($1.47 billion)?

13. Which entity has acquired the stressed Jhabua thermal project (600Mw) of Gautam Thapar-owned Avantha Group, through the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) process?

14. Which company last week launched the country’s first CNG truck in the medium and heavy commercial (M&HCV) vehicle segment in the 28 and 19 tonne nodes?

15. Binesh Kumar Tyagi has taken over as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of which public sector company?

16. Which superfood brand has announced its collaboration with football player Sunil Chhetri?

17. Which brand has achieved the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ for creating the Longest Line of Chocolate Bars?

18. Which luxury lifestyle platform has forayed into the fitness category with the launch of a premium home fitness e-store, Workout Studio?

19. On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, which business group launched a short film ‘Pralhad', paying tribute to its founder?

20. The country’s demat account tally topped which milestone mark for the first time, in August?

21. Which cold and flu solution brand has rolled out a new campaign featuring actors Ranveer Singh and Samantha Ruth Prabhu for its two-in-one roll-on inhaler?

22. Which company has agreed to acquire a 79.4% stake in US-based SenseHawk for Rs 255 crore ($32 million)?

23. Eros Investments has picked up a 90% stake in which digital rights management company?

24. Flipkart has forayed into the hospitality sector with the launch of a new hotel-booking feature on its platform. What has it been branded as?

25. Which company last week entered the electric vehicle segment with the launch of Montra Electric 3W Auto in Chennai?

26. Which payment gateway platform for small businesses in Tier-2 and -3 cities has acquired Chennai-based Tutelar, a full-stack AI-based risk management company?

27. Which QSR chain has launched a campaign for its Flavour Fun pizzas range, featuring brand ambassador Anuradha Menon, and the tagline ‘Shut Up and Take My Money’?

28. Which sports-inspired casual-wear brand has launched the campaign ‘#PlayTogether’ featuring brand ambassador and actor Arjun Rampal and his family?

29. Which dating app has unveiled its latest ad campaign, 'Dating Horrors’?

30. Kinetic Green Energy & Power Solutions will be bringing back which popular yester-year two-wheeler brand in an electric avatar?

31. Which US-based medical device maker last week launched its weight loss solution - a swallowable gastric balloon - in India?

32. Which drug maker and Swiss healthcare distributor DKSH have signed an exclusive licence and supply agreement to commercialise 5 of Alvotech’s proposed biosimilars in the Philippines?

33. Which brand has launched an ad featuring actor Arjun Kapoor for its anti-dandruff shampoo?

34. Which gaming app has roped in cricketer Ravi Bishnoi as brand ambassador?

35. Which sleep solutions brand has launched its new campaign, featuring cricketers Ruturaj Gaikwad and Harleen Deol?

36. Which cosmeceutical brand has launched the ‘#FootCareForAll’ campaign featuring actor Rushad Rana?

37. Which audio streaming service has launched the ‘Podcast Pe Suna’ campaign featuring actor Jitendra Kumar, aka ‘Jeetu Bhaiya’?

38. Which beauty brand has roped in actress Anushka Sharma as its new brand ambassador in India?

39. Sedan brand Honda Amaze has reached which cumulative sales milestone?

40. Which advertising agency has appointed Devika Bulchandani as Global Chief Executive Officer?

41. Which premium occasion wear line launched its first campaign ‘Sakhis for Life’?

42. Which herbal personal care brand has roped in actress Parineeti Chopra as brand ambassador?

43. Which omnichannel beauty company has launched a commercial featuring actors Ranveer Singh and Tamannaah Bhatia?

44. Which locks brand has launched its latest campaign, ‘#GoLiveFreely’?

45. Which free video streaming service launched the campaign ‘Young Janta Ko Yahi Mangta’?

46. Which airline launched the campaign ‘It’s Your Sky’?

47. Which retailer launched the campaign ‘Ghar Aa Jao’?

48. Which beer brand has partnered with global wellness brand, VAHDAM® India to launch the Chamomile Tea Lager, a one-of-a-kind tea-based beer?

49. Nirula’s has collaborated with which coffee brand to introduce a new coffee ice cream – “Silky Brew”?

50. Mahindra and Mahindra has unveiled its first electric SUV offering, which will go on sale from January 2023. What has it been branded as?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 963 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli 

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