Biz Quizzard 1031

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

1. Which bank has launched ‘eSvarna’, the country’s first corporate credit card on the RuPay network?

2. Satish Kumar Kalra, former executive director of Andhra Bank, has joined which small finance bank as its new MD and CEO?

3. Which packaged wheat flour brand has launched the ‘Likh ke Le Lo’ campaign featuring actress Rupali Ganguly?

4. On the occasion of Kisan Diwas 2023, which company released a brand film ‘#KisanSeHumHai’ to thank Indian farmers?

5. Which activewear brand launched the film ‘Keep Moving’ for Christmas?

6. Which smartphone brand has roped in actress Deepika Padukone as its brand ambassador?

7. Which eyewear brand has unveiled a campaign featuring actor Ishan Khatter for the launch of its latest collection - Electro Punk?

8. Which property portal has launched its latest digital campaign, ‘No More Taalna’?

9. Which airline last week launched its sonic identity across touchpoints, with a festive twist to its inflight music?

10. Which snack maker has unveiled its premium chocolate brand, 'Cocobay,' in the Indian market?

11. Which company last week said its arm will form a joint venture with the UAE-based Esyasoft Holdings (EHL) to implement smart metering projects in India and globally?

12. Which Ahmedabad-based company has taken a 51 per cent majority stake in Pune-based Kelzai Secrets Pvt Ltd?

13. Which mutual fund brand has unveiled its ‘#KisneKhaya’ campaign?

14. The Reserve Bank has approved the appointment of C S Rajan as chairman of which bank for two years?

15. Which women's beauty and personal care company has announced actress Tara Sutaria as brand face for the new year's ‘#NothingToWear’ and ‘#JhaaduJaiseBaal’ campaigns?

16. Which spirits brand has unveiled a new campaign ‘Where Next?’, featuring celebrities Sushmita Sen, Zoya Akhtar, Salim Merchant, and Vikas Khanna?

17. Which automobile company has roped in actress Deepika Padukone as its brand ambassador?

18. Which gourmet food retail chain has entered the luxury food retailing segment with the launch of Artisan Pantry?

19. Which pharma company in India has acquired 6.46% stake in Edity Therapeutics, a development stage biotechnology firm in Israel?

20. The number of income tax returns (ITRs) filed for this assessment year has crossed which milestone mark for the first time?

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Biz Quizzard 1030

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

1. IndiGo has become the first Indian carrier to cross which milestone passenger mark in a calendar year?

2. Which business group has acquired a majority stake in news agency IANS India Pvt Ltd for an undisclosed sum?

3. Which beverage brand has roped in actor Ranbir Kapoor as brand ambassador?

4. Which homegrown audio and wearables company has got on board global audio pioneers Bose as a strategic investor?

5. The Indian unit of which German engineering firm last week approved the immediate incorporation of a wholly owned unit in Mumbai for proposed demerger of its energy business?

6. Which food delivery firm has launched Pockethero, an in-app free online ordering service for budget conscious consumers?

7. Which credit-led AI-driven financial wellness platform has unveiled its app with the tagline - 'Bharat Ka Money App'?

8. Which rusk brand has roped in actress Rashmika Mandanna as brand ambassador?

9. Which ceramics company has introduced its premium bathware collection through a TVC featuring its ambassador and actor Salman Khan?

10. The parent entity of which Indian payments and remittance company has filed for bankruptcy protection in a Texas court after defaulting on a $617-million loan?

11. The Economic Times Awards for Corporate Excellence 2023 were announced last week. Who is the Business Leader of the Year?

12. Which company has unveiled the next phase of its ongoing campaign, featuring actress Kiara Advani, to promote its Smart Switches, Irons, and Switchgear range?

13. Which global travel distribution platform, which has filed its draft IPO papers with Sebi, has signed a deal to acquire the online business of Jumbo Tours Group of Spain?

14. Which Mumbai-based company will acquire select ophthalmology brands from Swiss major Novartis for $116 million (Rs 964 crore) to enter the high-growth eyecare market?

15. Vivek V Kamath has resigned as the India MD of which pharma company?

16. Which QSR chain has unveiled a new look and brand campaign, 'It Happens Only with Pizza' (IHOP)?

17. Which pain relief brand has launched its new advanced product and has roped in cricketer Rishabh Pant as brand ambassador?

18. Which D2C audio brand has announced the launch of India s first dual sharing wireless TWS enabled with wireless charging?

19. Which Indian mixers and non-alcoholic beverage company has introduced Vanilla Cola, in collaboration with India s streetwear and sneaker retail store   Superkicks?

20. Which company has acquired South Africa's Beverage Company (BevCo) along with its wholly-owned subsidiaries in cash at an enterprise value of ZAR 3 billion (Rs 1,320 crore)?

21. Which brand has launched a campaign featuring actress Khushi Kapoor for the launch of Korean Noodles?

22. Which life insurance brand, in association with Humans of Bombay, has unveiled its latest social media campaign,  Ambassadors of Bharosa ?

23. Swedish data analytics firm Qlik has acquired which AI-driven data management provider for an undisclosed sum?

24. Which company has announced the launch of its high-end motorcycles R3 and hyper-naked MT-03 in India?

25. Which food technology startup based in Ernakulam near Kochi in Kerala has come up with eco-friendly tableware products made entirely from rice bran under the brand  Tandoula ?

26. Which mineral water brand has roped in actress Deepika Padukone as its first-ever global brand ambassador for its  '#DrinkItUp'  campaign?

27. Which brand has announced its partnership with actor Ayushmann Khurrana for the launch of its latest True Wireless Stereo (TWS) products?

28. Which eyewear brand has announced the launch of two dynamic collections inspired by DC Super Heroes?

29. Which confectionery brand has launched the Two-Much lollipop?

30. Which seed and grain processing equipment maker has acquired Netherland-based Seed Processing Holland (SPH), a global leading producer of advanced seed processing equipment?

31. Which sports broadcaster has joined hands with actor Kartik Aaryan to become its brand ambassador for football?

32. Which cosmetic dentistry brand has launched a campaign for its invisible aligners?

33. Which celebration wear brand announced its entry into the vibrant tapestry of South India with the introduction of Vivaham Collection - Panchakacham and Veshti?

34. Which paint brand has launched an ad featuring Southern comedy-icon Sathish Muthukrishnan?

35. Which oats brand has announced the addition of celebrity couple, Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra, as its newest brand ambassadors?

36. Which linen brand has unveiled its new campaign  '#LetGoForNew', an ode to the annual celebration of Sankranti in Andhra Pradesh?

37. Which online bus ticketing platform has released the film  '#EveryonesChristmas: Homecoming'?

38. Which platform for informed online education choices has announced the launch of its latest campaign  'Kya Farak Padta Hai' ?

39. Which 2 models of Tata Motors have become the first recipients of the five-star rating for adult and child occupant protection as per the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat-NCAP)?

40. Which company has topped the 2023 Wizikey News Source ranking as India's most visible corporate in the media?

41. Which online travel company has secured approximately 13 per cent stake in Eco Hotels and Resorts Ltd, a BSE listed entity?

42. Which brand has launched the 'Start Young' campaign to promote early adoption of health insurance?

43. Which company has entered into an agreement with Sandoz, granting the latter exclusive rights to promote, sell and distribute Adalimumab biosimilar for subcutaneous injection in Japan?

44. Which company has entered into a licensing agreement with Spanish biopharma company mAbxience to market and distribute the latter s biosimilar Etanercept in more than 150 countries?

45. Which company s Swiss subsidiary had signed an Asset Purchase Agreement with French multinational Sanofi to acquire a portfolio of established products in Europe and Canada?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1030 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1029

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

1. Which company has started to pilot test LemonDou, its global alcoholic ready-to-drink beverage, in Goa and parts of Maharashtra?

2. Manu Ahuja, 55, passed away on December 9. He was the MD and CEO of which company?

3. All new trucks manufactured on or after which date must be equipped with AC cabins for drivers, as per a notification by the Road Transport and Highways Ministry?

4. Which Indian drone player has tied up with Ghost Robotics, a US robotics major?

5. Which company last week announced the launch of its Himalayan Gulab Sharbat, Himalayan Gulkand, and Himalayan Gulab Chywanprash?

6. Which personal care brand has unveiled its new campaign ‘#TheBetterWay' along with its partner and investor, actress Parineeti Chopra?

7. Which brandy brand has launched its brand proposition, ‘Welcome The Now' through a music video campaign?

8. Which MNC has announced the appointment of Nitin Chalke as the President and CEO for India and South Asia?

9. Which company, which focuses on lending to micro, small and medium enterprises, has hired Axis Bank executive Sangram Singh as its chief executive?

10. Which company last week announced the launch of its latest electric two-wheeler Zulu?

11. Which automobile company has announced the appointment of Aditya Jairaj as CEO and Managing Director with effect from January 1, 2024?

12. Which company announced the introduction of L07, a compact delivery drone, for e-commerce and health care industries, through its company Throttle Aerospace Systems?

13. Which confectionery brand has launched its latest digital campaign, ‘#FindYourMatch’, featuring actor Ranveer Singh?

14. Which cryptocurrency exchange has launched PeepalCo, an umbrella brand that will house all of its business divisions as it undergoes a transition into a wealth tech platform?

15. Which company last week debuted EC500, a 50-ton electric excavator, in the Indian market?

16. Which oral care brand has unveiled its latest campaign, featuring actor Jim Sarbh?

17. Which fashion-tech platform has announced the launch of its first video campaign featuring actress and brand ambassador, Athiya Shetty?

18. Which mobility platform has announced the signing of actor and entrepreneur Suniel Shetty as its brand ambassador?

19. Which superfood brand has announced the 100 per cent acquisition of vegan dairy brand, One Good?

20. Which company last week rebranded itself as Grihum Housing Finance?

21. Which real estate portal has unveiled its ‘#KabTakPuchoge’ campaign to redefine the home search process?

22. Which watch brand has unveiled the association with celebrated actor Vicky Kaushal as its brand ambassador?

23. Which brand has released a second ad film under the tagline ‘Mere health ka tasty partner’, featuring actor Hrithik Roshan, to promote its peanut butter?

24. France-based Robertet Group has acquired which Bangalore-based flavors and fragrances manufacturing company?

25. Which multivitamin brand has announced actress and entrepreneur Kajal Aggarwal as a brand ambassador for the launch of its new range of multivitamin and protein powders in India?

26. Which fashion brand has launched the campaign “Timeless Icons” featuring actor, Babil Khan, and social media creator, Kritika Khurana?

27. Which animal health company has acquired Ayurvet, a company founded by Pradip Burman of Dabur India’s promoter family?

28. Which payments solution provider has acquired a 49% stake in capital markets financial software provider, Pirimid Fintech for Rs 25.1 crore?

29. Which company has introduced ‘Fab’, a liquid detergent, in the South Indian markets - Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Kerala?

30. Reliance Retail will come up with value apparel retail stores in tier-2, -3 and below towns under what banner in its first major foray into rural and small towns?

31. Which fashion handbag brand has unveiled a campaign featuring fashion icons Malaika Arora and Karishma Tanna?

32. Which mental well-being app has teamed up with actor Jim Sarbh for its latest sleep story - ‘Travel with Jim: The Northern Lights Experience’?

33. Which company has roped in actress Sunny Leone for its new brand Shubh Samachar that offers Cobra Pregnancy detection kit?

34. Which luggage brand has released a new campaign, featuring actress Ananya Panday, showcasing futuristic design innovation in luggage?

35. Which mutual fund has unveiled its new brand tagline - 'Badhte Raho'?

36. Which Ayurvedic solution company has announced its collaboration with actor Tiger Shroff?

37. Which company has announced the 100% acquisition of Vibgyor Paints and Chemicals Pondicherry, a major supplier of paints and coatings in South India?

38. Which auto components major last week said it is acquiring Australia’s Lumen Group, and Deltacarb SA of Switzerland for around Rs 575 crore?

39. Which life insurance brand has launched its latest campaign, ‘Kal Ka Reality Check’?

40. Which company has become the first Indian pharma company to earn a place in the Standard & Poor Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for 2023?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1029 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1028

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

1. The market value of retail fashion chain Trent touched which milestone value on December 1?

2. Which Indian IT firm said that financial institution State Street Corporation will acquire full ownership of its joint venture operations (JV) for a value of over $170 million?

3. Which tutoring institute has acquired problem-solving platform Doubtnut for an undisclosed amount?

4. Rajiv Anand will take over as the chairman of which life insurance company?

5. Which company will acquire a majority stake in PNP Maritime Services (PNP Port) from Shapoorji Pallonji (SP) Group for a cash payment of Rs 270 crore?

6. Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) said it has sold more than how many units of its electric Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) IONIQ 5 since the automobile’s introduction about a year ago?

7. Which nutraceuticals, herbal, ayurvedic, and personal care products manufacturer has unveiled the ‘#ResultsMatter’ campaign featuring boxer Nikhat Zareen?

8. Which personal care brand has launched ‘#TheOG’, a digital-first campaign featuring actress Madhuri Dixit, singer Shreya Ghoshal, and tennis player Sania Mirza?

9. Which paints brand is all set to unveil its new campaign, "Upgrade Kiya Kya"?

10. The market capitalisation of Bajaj Group has crossed which milestone mark, making it only the fifth conglomerate to achieve this coveted feat?

11. Which clothing brand has roped in actress Rashmika Mandanna as its brand ambassador?

12. Which Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) startup has decided to shut operations?

13. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the licence of which cooperative bank based in Kolhapur city in Maharashtra?

14. Which brand has launched the ‘100% Tiles and 0% Celebs’ campaign?

15. Which housing finance company unveiled its latest brand campaign, ‘Kuch apna karo, apne hisaab se jiyo’?

16. Which financial services company has unveiled its new digital campaign ‘#GrowthKiUdaan’ to introduce its flagship platform Nirmaan?

17. Which multi-vitamin brand has unveiled its new campaign, featuring actress Malaika Arora?

18. Which packaged wheat flour brand has launched the campaign ‘Roti Ki Mehnat’?

19. Which brand has announced the relaunch of the much sought after OSiS+ range with a campaign starring its Hair Muse Mira Kapoor and Mane Man Jim Sarbh?

20. Which company has bought three soap brands - Jo, Doy, and Bacter Shield - from VVF?

21. Which brand has launched Rosemary Hair Growth Oil - a new hair oil fortified with the goodness of Rosemary, Hibiscus, and Coconut?

22. Which company has introduced Reown, a new company-operated, pre-owned motorcycle business initiative?

23. Which company has introduced tequila brand Don Julio in the Indian market to catch up on the premiumisation trend?

24. Which home appliances company has announced its new campaign- 'Perform Big, Silently' featuring powerful women achievers of India?

25. Which company, which offers ESG and accounting & reporting consulting, has acquired the global ESG business of Goodera?

26. Which retail company last week announced a joint venture with Christian Louboutin for the Indian market?

27. Which graphite electrodes manufacturer is acquiring 31% stake in Hyderabad-based EV battery and ESS solutions provider GODI India for a cash consideration of Rs 50 crore?

28. TMRW House of Brands, an Aditya Birla Group venture, has relaunched which travel focussed fash-leisure brand?

29. Which French menswear brand has launched its Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba officially licensed merchandise in India?

30. Yum! Brands’ KFC has reached which milestone store count in India?

31. Which mattress company has announced Sridhar Balakrishnan as the Group CEO?

32. PE firm ChrysCapital has acquired a 75% stake in which Bengaluru-based B2B software-as-a-service (B2B SaaS) platform offering workforce analytics and operations enablement?

33. Which Mumbai-based health snack brand has elevated its co-founder and chief operating officer Rahul Jain to the role of chief executive officer?

34. Film director and producer, Karan Johar, has partnered with MyGlamm to launch a range of lipsticks under which brand?

35. Which payment app has launched the 'Pay Your Way' campaign featuring actors Tiger Shroff, Prabhu Deva, and Kapil Sharma?

36. Which life insurance company has announced actor Rajkummar Rao as its new brand ambassador?

37. Which skincare brand has launched its latest TVC campaign, ‘Hum Skin Ki Sune, Tum Dil Ki Suno’?

38. Which whiskey brand has roped in actor Sharad Malhotra as brand ambassador?

39. Which house of brands has acquired skincare startup TrueKind?

40. Tata Power has crossed which milestone market capitalisation mark?

41. Which denim brand has onboarded actress Sara Ali Khan as its brand ambassador in India?

42. Which infrastructure company has appointed Bimal Dayal as CEO?

43. Which company said it will buy the 550-bed Sahara Hospital in Lucknow for an enterprise value of Rs 940 crore (around $113 million)?

44. Which multifunction printing technology company has unveiled its new campaign ‘Bringing Innovation To Your Business’?

45. The RBI last week announced an increase in the limit for Unified Payment Interface or UPI transactions for hospitals and education services to what amount?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1028 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1027

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period November 27 - December 02. Hope you enjoy it.

1. AMD has inaugurated its largest global design centre in India. Which city?

2. Which hair color brand has launched its latest TVC campaign, ‘Baalon ka best friend’?

3. Which New York-based artificial intelligence and robotics firm is entering the Indian market and has acquired prominent CXaaS (customer experience as a service) company Exato(dot)ai?

4. Which FMCG major last week launched Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Fellowship?

5. Which brand has set a new Guinness World Records title for creating the largest online selfie mosaic made from 19,097 photos clicked by individuals for the ‘Insure India’ campaign?

6. Which footwear brand unveiled a larger-than-life installation of its iconic mascot in Gurugram to celebrate its 65th birthday?

7. Which luxury home decor and furnishings brand launched its exclusive "Caressa Collection," in collaboration with poet and entrepreneur, Priya Malik?

8. Which actor has relaunched his apparel brand ‘RWDY - Street Indian Culture'?

9. Which mobile game unveiled its new campaign ‘Wear Your Cred’?

10. Which hospital and pharmacy chain operator announced last week that its subsidiary would sell its stake in its Gulf business to Alpha GCC for $1.01 billion?

11. Which foods services company plans to acquire an additional 51.16% stake in DP Eurasia NV, the exclusive master franchisee of Domino's Pizza brand in Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Georgia?

12. Which Indian company and the University of Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute have signed a MoU to collaborate on advancing vaccine research and combating infectious diseases globally?

13. United Breweries is launching which draught beer brand in India?

14. Which client-tech company has launched the campaign ‘#MadeForTheMarket’, celebrating Indian investors and essential trading qualities?

15. Which watch brand has announced the debut of its newest sub-brand, Poze?

16. Which online brokerage house has unveiled a new brand campaign ‘#TohMarketMeinMatAa’?

17. Which fashion brand targeted towards young people has teamed up with A47 to launch the ‘The Indian Infantry Collection'?

18. Which casualwear brand for children has launched the campaign ‘#BeWhoYouWantToBe’?

19. Which personal care brand has roped in actress Sanya Malhotra as brand ambassador for the moisturising category?

20. Regional snacking company Balaji Wafers has crossed which milestone annual sales mark in the year ended March 2023?

21. Which specialty chemicals firm, part of the RP Sanjiv Goenka group, is set to acquire Pune-based Aquapharm Chemicals (ACPL) for Rs 3,800 crore?

22. Which fantasy sports platform has roped in Kabaddi player Pawan Sehrawat as its new brand ambassador?

23. Which premium handbag brand has launched its latest technology-driven Aurora collection?

24. Which healthcare company has extended its worldwide donor recruitment campaign, ‘BETHE1,’ to India, and launched the first-ever donor campaign song, ‘Give Blood. Get Good Vibes.’?

25. Which player in the field of video surveillance and security has roped in actor Sonu Sood as brand ambassador?

26. Charles Munger, 99, died last week. He was the vice-chairman of which investment major?

27. Which cement company has acquired the cement grinding assets of Burnpur Cement in Jharkhand for Rs 169.8 crore?

28. Which US sportswear and footwear retailer has signed a long-term licensing agreement with Metro Brands and Nykaa Fashion to start its operations in the fast-growing Indian market?

29. The government has for the first time allowed two global corporations to deploy automatic train collision avoidance system Kavach on the Indian Railways. Name the two?

30. The market capitalisation of stocks listed on the BSE surpassed which milestone mark for the first time ever on November 29?

31. Which company has set up a joint venture with U.S.-based diversified industrial manufacturer ITT Industries Inc. (ITT) to manufacture industrial valves for the pharmaceutical industry in India?

32. Tapping into India’s fast-expanding market for instant noodles, which Japanese company is all set to launch its first ‘made in Japan for India’ vegetarian dry noodles range in the country?

33. Which beauty brand is set to embark on a month-long celebration with its wedding campaign, ‘BFF Bina Wedding Kaisa’?

34. Which laminates brand has unveiled the campaign "Kuch Mera, Kuch Tumhara” showcasing its product portfolio?

35. Which company will acquire the cement business of the BK Birla Group’s Kesoram Industries in an all-stock deal at an estimated enterprise value of around Rs 7,600 crore?

36. Jaydev Mody-led Delta Corp has entered into an agreement to invest in which group’s real estate development company Peninsula Land?

37. Which real estate company has ventured into the bridge-to-luxury residential segment with its maiden project in Bengaluru and will focus on large township projects to drive growth?

38. Kaushik Khona has resigned as the CEO of which airline after it failed to find any bidder to revive the company?

39. Which agriculture machinery manufacturer has elevated Sriram Kannan as the new Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director?

40. Which business group and SAIC Motor have announced an India joint venture aimed at expanding the operations of MG Motor, owned by the Chinese company, in the country?

41. Which retail company will exclusively distribute Paris-based SMCP’s Sandro and Maje brands in India?

42. Which three business personalities from India have featured in the 17th edition of Forbes Asia´s Heroes of Philanthropy list released last week?

43. Which app-based commute service has launched its ‘5 Nahi Toh 50’ campaign?

44. Which jewellery brand has launched the 'Becoming Me' campaign, featuring cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues and playback singer Nithyashree Venkataramanan, to celebrate personal journeys?

45. Which structural steel tubes company has unveiled its new TVC campaign ‘Desh Ki Badhti Taqat’, featuring actor and brand ambassador, Amitabh Bachchan?

46. Which FMCG major is bifurcating its beauty & personal care (BPC) division into dedicated businesses of beauty & well-being (B&W) and personal care (PC)?

47. Which FMCG major has partnered with Brookfield to set up a solar energy park with 45 MW capacity in Rajasthan?

48. Which energy company has announced the appointment of Sharad Mahendra as Joint Managing Director and CEO of the company?

49. Which brand has launched the TVC 'Shatranj ka Don Kaun?', featuring actors Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan, for its Pav Bhaji Masala?

50. Which group has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Gurugram-based shared mobility platform Revv?

51. Which pet care brand has announced the addition of actors Neetu Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor to its family as brand ambassadors?

52. Which life insurance brand has roped in cricketer Smriti Mandhana as brand ambassador?

53. Which Chyawanprash brand has roped in former cricketer Sourav Ganguly as brand ambassador?

54. Which men's sexual health and wellness brand has announced actor Ranveer Singh as its co-owner?

55. With a market capitalisation of Rs 2.38 lakh crore, who has topped Hurun's list of 200 self-made entrepreneurs of millennia?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1027 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1026

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

1. The number of daily domestic flyers touched a record high on November 18, and surpassed that on November 19 and 20. How many passengers flew on November 20?

2. Which asset management company launched its new video ad, showcasing the concept of a real time Transformer model for Dynamic Asset Allocation through Transformer movie theme?

3. Which personal hygiene and wellness brand launched the “Hygiene Ki Aadat” awareness campaign for the World Toilet Day?

4. Which hospitality major has announced the appointment of Zubin Saxena as senior vice-president and country head, India?

5. Which frozen snack foods maker’s managing director Piyush Patnaik has stepped down from his role within one year of joining?

6. Which MNC last week said it is hiring Sam Altman, the fired CEO of OpenAI, to head a new unit aimed at advancing the technology, before he announced his return to OpenAI?

7. Which eye wear brand has announced the launch of its latest collection campaign ‘Gulmarg’ featuring actors Mrunal Thakur and Ishwak Singh?

8. Which activewear brand has announced the launch of its new brand campaign, ‘Bitchclub’?

9. Which spirits brand has announced former cricketer Sir Vivian Richards as the brand ambassador for its premium products?

10. Which US-based hospitality company plans to introduce its European brand Vienna House in India mid-next year?

11. Which logistics company has announced a partnership with India Post to launch automated digital parcel lockers?

12. Which brand has recently launched a unique range of spices ‘Swaad Bihar Ka’ with packs adorning Madhubani paintings created by four local artists?

13. Which clothing brand has appointed actor Ishaan Khatter as its brand ambassador, and has launched the campaign 'All Eyes on You!'?

14. Which brand has launched the ‘What's in your pack?’ to unveil its Archies Backpack Collection in collaboration with the upcoming Netflix original movie ‘The Archies’?

15. Which pharma company has launched the film “Berok Zindagi ke liye bas common sense he kaafi hai” as part of its ongoing campaign for inhalers?

16. Which Karnataka-based edible oil brand has announced its foray into a new product category – packaged jaggery?

17. Dr Sengamedu Srinivasa Badrinath, 83, died in Chennai last week. He was the founder of which eyecare hospital?

18. Which company unveiled E30, an electric tractor, and a hydrogen-powered concept tractor for the European market at the recently concluded Agritechnica trade fair in Hannover, Germany?

19. Which Hyderabad-based manufacturer of bio-fertilizers and macro and micronutrients has launched ‘Belom’, a foliar nutrition product?

20. Titan last week crossed which milestone market capitalisation mark?

21. Which Bengaluru-based firm has introduced its electric motorcycle Mantis with a range of 221 km under a single charge, targeting buyers in the performance segment?

22. Which male grooming and lifestyle products brand has roped in actor Aditya Roy Kapur as brand ambassador for its fragrance range?

23. Which Web3 technology company launched its cricket-themed 'Be a Crypto Player' campaign in India?

24. Which online travel company has launched its latest Television Commercial (TVC) featuring brand's ambassador and badminton ace PV Sindhu?

25. Which beverage maker last week said that it is entering the ready-to-drink tea beverages segment, one of the fastest growing packaged beverages categories, under the Honest Tea brand?

26. Which MNC has acquired Bengaluru-based Rephrase(dot)ai, which runs a generative artificial intelligence (gen AI)-powered video creation platform?

27. Which France-based electronics maker has entered into partnership with India’s Sahasra Group to manufacture laptops and tablets under the production-linked incentive scheme 2.0 (PLI 2.0)?

28. Which ecommerce company and state-run Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) have signed an agreement that allows the former to use inland waterways for transporting customer packages?

29. Which company is launching a dating site named ‘luv(dot)com’?

30. Central Depository Services (CDSL) last week said that the number of active demat accounts in its platform has exceeded which milestone mark?

31. Which smartphone brand has unveiled a new campaign titled ‘#OneCelebration’, bringing together its community?

32. Which lubricant brand has launched the ‘Next Level Thrill’ campaign, which celebrates the spirit of riding?

33. Which automobile company has embarked on a journey towards fostering inclusivity and empowerment through its newly introduced Samarth initiative?

34. Which steel company has launched the 'Banaunga Main, Banega Bharat’ campaign?

35. Which sports property is being promoted through a campaign featuring actors Nandamuri Balakrishna, Kichcha Sudeep, and Tiger Shroff?

36. Which beverage chain will serve holiday beverages based on the characters from Netflix’s ‘The Archies’?

37. Which health insurer has launched the campaign "Health Insurance Ke Bina Diwali Adhoori Hai"?

38. Switzerland-based Leister Group has commissioned a facility in which city to manufacture functional tools for industrial applications under the Weldy brand?

39. Which brand has unveiled its latest campaign, ‘Irresistibly Smooth’ for its winter essentials- choco body lotions range?

40. Which healthcare company said it had received a patent from the Patent Office of the Government of India for its three-stage Multi-Micronutrient (MMN) supplement called Trimacare?

41. Cricketer MS Dhoni has made an investment in which fitness start-up based in Bangalore?

42. Which fitness and sports nutrition company has appointed cricketer Ravindra Jadeja as its brand ambassador?

43. In a category-first move, which frozen ready-to-cook product brand has launched a pack of two chicken sausages at an affordable price of Rs 30?

44. Which mutual fund has launched the campaign ‘Jab Life Maange More, Badho Mutual Funds Ki Ore' as part of its 'Desh Kare Nivesh' initiative?

45. Which sports gaming platform has appointed cricketer Rashid Khan as its brand ambassador?

46. Which bathroom solutions brand has pledged to fulfil the dreams of girls by sending them back to school through its campaign "Build a Toilet, Build her Future"?

47. The Reserve Bank of India last week superseded the board of which cooperative bank for 12 months citing lapses in governance standards?

48. Mahindra Group’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Anish Shah has been appointed as the President-elect of which industry body?

49. Which sweet and snacks brand said it has tied up with The Montana group from Punjab to further expand its footprint in domestic and international markets?

50. Which company said it will sell Malar Hospital at Gandhi Nagar in Chennai for Rs 45.5 crore to MGM Healthcare Pvt Ltd?

51. Which QSR chain has ended its five-year exclusive deal with beverages maker PepsiCo India to sell its products, and signed up with rival Coca-Cola?

52. Which menswear brand has launched an exclusive royal wedding collection with 'Royal Weddings’ campaign?

53. Which brand has launched a campaign featuring actresses Shilpa Shetty Kundra and Ahsaas Channa for its Vitamin C Oil-Free Moisturiser?

54. Which consumer durables company has launched the ‘Factory of Happiness’ campaign?

55. Which company last week said it is launching PMA-compliant (Government of India's Preferential Market Access policy) PCs with its made-in-India motherboard?

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Biz Quizzard 1025

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

1. Which homegrown wire ropes manufacturer has incorporated a stepdown joint venture subsidiary company, Brunton Wire Ropes Industrial Company, in Saudi Arabia?

2. Which company has roped in cricketer MS Dhoni as brand ambassador for Mahakosh and Sunrich brands?

3. Which commercial vehicles manufacturer has launched its Diwali campaign ‘Har Safar Roshan’?

4. Which financial services company has launched the film ‘Main Sambhaal Lungi’ for Diwali?

5. Which financial services company has rolled out its new ad campaign – ‘Ab Fixed Deposit hoga Fast Deposit’?

6. Which paints company has launched its Diwali campaign ‘Chiku ki Painting’?

7. Which electrical goods company has launched the DVC campaign ‘Dill Ke Roshani’ that pays tribute to electricians and the spirit of Diwali?

8. Which fintech company has returned with its flagship ‘Shagun Ke Shares’ campaign?

9. Which hair oil brand has launched the "Abghyangan Snan" TVC in Marathi?

10. Lala Kedarnath Aggarwal, 86, passed away last week. He was the founder of which sweets and snacks brand?

11. Which company has exited from the retail operations run under the brand name SunnyBee Market, and the same has been sold to Fresh2Day for an undisclosed sum?

12. Which Chyawanprash brand has launched its "Anti-Medicine Campaign"?

13. Which bank launched its Diwali campaign 'Bachane Ki Aadat Bachpan Se'?

14. Which realty company launched the ‘#AddressOfGoodness’ campaign for Diwali?

15. Which electrical manufacturing company launched the 'Ghar Ghar Lagta Hai' video for Diwali?

16. Which power company launched the film ‘Illuminate the Future’ for Diwali, with the message ‘#SustainableIsAttainable’?

17. Which basmati rice brand launched the film 'The Secret Ingredient' for Diwali?

18. Which MNC last week showcased its new generative artificial intelligence model, Gauss, at an annual tech conference?

19. Which agritech startup is acquiring Freshtrop Fruits’ export business for Rs 77 crore (about $9.3 million), as per a regulatory filing?

20. Which business personality from the hospitality sector passed away last week at the age of 94?

21. Which Chennai-based group has opened a new subsidiary in Singapore to expand its global operations, the first subsidiary for the shipping division?

22. Which life insurance brand has unveiled a Children’s Day film, Paanchvi Diwali, to raise awareness around nutrition and healthcare amongst rural and tribal children of India?

23. Which child nutrition brand has unveiled an animated film 'Wish' for Children’s Day?

24. Which insurtech company has announced its partnership with actor R Madhavan as its ‘voice of the customer’?

25. Which food and beverages company last week announced its foray into the lifestyle retail space with the opening of its flagship store Brands Unlimited in Noida?

26. Which home appliances company has launched the campaign ‘#DoDoDiwali’?

27. Zoho, the Chennai-headquartered technology company, has launched a free end-to-end practice management solution for chartered accountants (CAs). What has it been branded as?

28. Which vegetarian omnichannel retailer has launched the ‘Choose Goodness’ campaign?

29. Which QSR chain has launched a campaign with the message "Sabko dikhane ka. Khud khane ka."?

30. Which business personality, founder of a Lucknow-headquartered group, passed away last week?

31. Which Vietnam-based electric carmaker has appointed Pham Sanh Chau as its India CEO?

32. Which company last week said it has received a letter of award to develop a greenfield port at Keni Port in Karnataka on a public private partnership basis for Rs 4,119 crore?

33. Which pharma MNC will exit manufacturing at its only plant in the country, based in Bangalore, as part of a ‘global strategic review’?

34. Which company has rolled out Nerivio, a wearable therapy device for drug-free management of migraine, in India?

35. Which Indian company’s international subsidiary has entered into an agreement with Al-Othaim Investment Company to operate cinemas across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia?

36. Indian Hotels Company Ltd. (IHCL) has announced the opening of a 371-keys hotel in Mumbai, located near the domestic airport. What has it been branded as?

37. Which beverage brand has launched a music video 'Aava Mil ke Chhath Manayi' to celebrate Chhath festival?

38. Metro Brands, the Indian footwear brand, has launched a campaign titled ‘For People Who Move’ for which British footwear brand?

39. Which payment and transactional services MNC has unveiled a digital campaign called ‘Business Success Stories of Buland Bharat’ for its BOSS application?

40. Hero MotoCorp, the country´s largest two-wheeler maker, has achieved its highest ever festival retail sales, surpassing which milestone mark during the 32-day festival period?

41. Which personal care brand announced Sushant Divgikar, an actor/ singer/ performer/model who identifies as a Trans person, as a brand ambassador for its Honey and Almond Body Lotion?

42. Which Chandigarh-based hospital has roped in actress Nirmal Rishi as brand ambassador?

43. Which company launched the video ‘Chhota Kaam?’, celebrating its ninth anniversary in India, marking its way as a leader in the home services industry?

44. Which MNC is reportedly developing its own operating system called Vega to replace Android on its hardware products?

45. Which construction toy production company celebrated Children's Day with ‘#BuildToGive’ campaign in India?

46. Which eyewear fashion brand has launched the 'Stay Seen' campaign?

47. Which sports broadcaster has launched two films in Tamil, featuring actor Karthi alongside WWE wrestlers Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn?

48. Which MNC has pushed out its co-founder and CEO Sam Altman?

49. Which brand has launched the 'Sera Sunday' campaign to improve the meat and seafood experience for consumers?

50. IndiGo has become the first Indian carrier to have over which milestone count of scheduled or planned flights daily?

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Biz Quizzard 1024

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

1. Which company has tied up with Authentic Brands Group for the rights to manufacture, market, and distribute Nine West footwear and accessories across India?

2. Which toothpaste brand has launched a campaign with the positioning 'Neend Bhagao, Taazgi Jagao'?

3. Pantaloons has launched a new technology-first experiential store, designed for the young and modern customer. What has the format been branded as?

4. Which two financial services brands have released a new campaign titled 'Khule Dil Wali Diwali'?

5. Which jewelry brand from India opened its first boutique in Singapore on November 4?

6. Which power technologies company has unveiled its Diwali campaign, ‘#Illuminatinglives’?

7. Which smartphone brand has launched its Diwali campaign ‘#JoyofHomeComing’?

8. Which jewellery brand has unveiled its Chhath Puja campaign with brand ambassador Wamiqa Gabbi and veteran actor Mohan Agashe?

9. The union government last week launched the pan-India sale of wheat flour (atta) to be sold at Rs 275 per bag (10 kg) under which brand?

10. Norwest Venture Partners, backed by US banking major Wells Fargo, has purchased a Rs 600 crore stake in which Kanpur-based company that runs a hospital and a chain of dialysis clinics?

11. Which brand has launched a video featuring dress designer Jasmeen Kaur, who became viral for her “...so beautiful, so elegant, just looking like a wow” video, for its Wow Masala Noodles?

12. Which biscuit brand has launched the ‘Swad Sapno Ka’ campaign?

13. Which company released its Diwali campaign ‘Walk to The Light’ (#ChaloRoshniKiOar) for its laptops?

14. Which premium men’s lifestyle label has launched the ‘#LiveBetterWearBetter’ campaign, featuring actor Eklavya Sood, to introduce its Athleisure collection?

15. Which handcrafted rugs and carpets company has unveiled its new campaign ‘The Heart Of Your Home’?

16. Which smartwatch brand has launched the "Turn your wrist to pay" campaign?

17. Which general insurance company has launched an AI-powered digital campaign 'Claim Your Calm'?

18. Which artisanal lifestyle brand has launched the ‘Reclaim your roots’ campaign, featuring celebrities Aditi Rao Hydari, Nandita Das, Amaan and Ayaan Ali?

19. Which gifting solutions brand has launched its Diwali campaign ‘Naye Gifts Banaye Nayi Yaadein’?

20. Which company has become the first Indian original equipment manufacturer to unveil an in-house LNG engine compliant with BS-VI Stage II emission standard?

21. Which brand has roped in actress Sonam Kapoor as a brand ambassador for its Aloe Vera Soap?

22. Which homegrown player in the convenience food segment has roped in actress Regina Cassandra as brand ambassador?

23. Which sports entity has launched a premium line of non-alcoholic cocktail and mocktail mixers, and has unveiled the campaign ‘Life is in the Mix’ to promote it?

24. Havas has acquired a majority stake in which PR consultancy firm?

25. Which company has launched its new three-wheeler, King Duramax Plus, which will be available in CNG and petrol variants?

26. Which Indian company’s Singapore subsidiary has increased its stake in the German-based e-mobility firm Killwatt GmbH from 25% to 39.28% for EUR 4 million?

27. London-based investment management company Lingotto Investment Management LLP has bought a 21% stake in which logistics infrastructure and warehousing company for around Rs 245 crore?

28. Which rail-focussed logistics company and its holding company have entered into a agreement for acquiring Distribution Logistics Infrastructure Private Ltd and its group companies (DLI India)?

29. Which brand has introduced its comprehensive range of Protein Powders through its latest campaign ‘#MadeForOneMore’, featuring actor Thakur Anoop Singh?

30. PhonePe has crossed which registered users milestone?

31. Which cough syrup brand has launched the campaign 'Khansi ka all-rounder solution'?

32. Which casual workwear brand has launched the campaign 'Every Day Is Friday’?

33. Which luxury brand has announced actors Samantha Prabhu and Shahid Kapoor as brand ambassadors for the Fall/ Winter 2023 Watch Collection?

34. Which lighting brand has launched the ‘#SurprisinglyHuman’ campaign?

35. Which kitchen, home, and grooming appliances brand has launched the campaign ‘#YourHappinessEngineered’, featuring celebrities Mira Kapoor, and Sobhita Dhulipala?

36. Which QSR chain has launched the campaign "Celebrating #ForyourotherDiwali"?

37. Which surfacing solutions brand has unveiled the film ‘Beautify the Inside’ for Diwali?

38. Which company has launched Akhil Bharat - a term insurance plan that can be purchased in minutes for a maximum sum insured of Rs 5 lakh?

39. Which biscuits brand has roped in actor Mohanlal as brand ambassador?

40. Which poultry major has sold a majority stake in its vaccine-making subsidiary Globion India Private Limited to French company VIRBAC?

41. E-way bills, or electronic permits, generated by businesses for transporting goods within and across states shot up to an all-time high of in October, crossing which milestone?

42. In line with its premiumization strategy, Tilaknagar Industries Ltd announced the unveiling of a premium variant of its flagship brand, Mansion House. What has it been sub-branded as?

43. Which hair oil brand has unveiled its new television commercial ‘#InnBaalonMeinJaanHain’?

44. Which D2C luggage startup has collaborated with IndiGo to launch a luggage set – one for the cabin, and the other for the check-in?

45. Which housing finance company has launched the ‘#DiwaliApneGharShiftingWali’ campaign?

46. Which diapers brand has roped in actress Saumya Tandon as the face of the brand for the Uttar Pradesh market?

47. Chairperson of Reliance Foundation Nita Ambani has launched the first 'Swadesh' handicrafts store, aimed at supporting and promoting Indian craftwork. Which city?

48. Which smartphone brand has launched a campaign featuring actors Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani, and athlete Neeraj Chopra?

49. Which heating, ventilation, and air conditioning solutions MNC has appointed Sundaresan Narayanan as managing director for India?

50. Which company has entered a definitive agreement to acquire the dermatology and nephrology branded formulations business units of Biocon Biologics in India for Rs 366 crore?

51. Which British luxury sportscar brand made its debut in the Indian market last week with the launch of its electric vehicle (EV), the Eletre?

52. Which company last week partnered with US-based company Archer Aviation to launch and operate a cost-competitive and futuristic all-electric air taxi service in India by 2026?

53. Which real sports gaming platform has acquired sports analytics start up Matchday(dot)ai?

54. Which fintech company is the second startup to enter the Indian unicorn club in 2023?

55. Which city gas distribution player last week named former GAIL (India) chairman and MD Manoj Jain as its new managing director?

56. Which company has announced a foray into retail lending to its ecosystem of dealers, contractors, carpenters, plumbers, and masons?

57. Which fashion and lifestyle brand, primarily into bags, has launched its latest collection of women's watches, marking its entry into the watches segment?

58. Which stockbroker has launched the ‘#SCANASWASTIK’ campaign for Diwali Muhurat Trading?

59. Which pipes brand has roped in actress Malaika Arora as its first brand ambassador?

60. N V ´Tiger´ Tyagarajan will step down as the president and chief executive officer (CEO) of which global professional services firm in February next year?

61. Which stainless steel brand has launched the ‘Hum Sabi Diwali 2.0’ digital campaign?

62. DS Group's luxury menswear division last week announced the opening of the first boutique in India of which Italian luxury menswear brand?

63. Which mutual fund has launched the digital film 'Khushiyon Ki Mithaas'?

64. Which merchant services provider has launched its new brand film, ‘Believe’, an ode to entrepreneurs?

65. Which online skill-based gaming platform launched the ‘Saara India Chamkega’ campaign to brighten the lives of thousands of senior citizens?

66. Which general insurance brand has unveiled its new campaign "Choose Responsibly. Shop Healthy"?

67. Which mutual fund has launched its Diwali campaign with the message 'Discipline ke saath kiijiye Mutual Fund SIP ki shuruat'?

68. Which biryani brand has announced its collaboration with actress and content creator, Soha Ali Khan for its Diwali campaign ‘FOMO - Fear of missing out’?

69. Which financial services brand has launched the campaign 'Pehli Diwali'?

70. Which chocolate company has unveiled its latest digital campaign, "Shraddha Waali Diwali," featuring brand ambassador and actress Shraddha Kapoor?

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Biz Quizzard 1023

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period October 30 - November 04. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which Bengaluru-based not-for-profit (NPO) organisation is set to be the first entity in the country to list on a social stock exchange (SSE)?

2. Which bad bank, a special purpose vehicle for housing bad loans that was created two decades ago, is being wound down as it approaches the end of its life cycle?

3. Which IT major plans to release its large language model (LLM) for Hindi and its 37 dialects by end December or early January, four months after it announced ‘Project Indus’?

4. Which bank has roped in cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni as brand ambassador?

5. The country´s largest luxury shopping venue opened last week in Mumbai. Name it?

6. The government has mandated all private companies, other than small companies, to dematerialise their shares by which date?

7. Which entity last week launched the ‘India Agrivoltaics Alliance’ in Delhi?

8. Which wellness and grooming brand for men has launched ‘#RemindHer’, an initiative to raise awareness around breast cancer?

9. Which consumer durables brand launched five new kitchen appliances under its latest premium iChef range exclusively at select stores of Reliance Digital?

10. Which small finance bank has announced the merger of Fincare Small Finance Bank with itself?

11. Which omnichannel eyewear retailer last week said it will acquire Tango Eye, an AI-based computer vision startup?

12. Gentari, the clean energy division of which oil company, is set to invest $1.5 billion for a 30% stake in AM Green Ammonia Holdings BV (AMG Ammonia)?

13. Which company has entered into a licensing agreement with Zydus Lifesciences to co-market in India the latter's desidustat, a drug used in the treatment of anaemia associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD)?

14. Which cloud kitchen startup has fully acquired Yumlane Pizza and its proprietary technology for an undisclosed sum?

15. Which Bengaluru-based health science company has appointed Vijaya Kumar S as its Chief Executive Officer?

16. Which audio streaming platform has launched ‘Feel The Music’, a campaign that brings listeners closer to their favourite artists by bringing the moments of music creation to the forefront?

17. Which company has unveiled its latest festive campaign, ‘#HowIndiaCelebrates’ for its styling and grooming products?

18. Which Indian couture brand has rolled out its Diwali campaign, 'Woh Sabhi Ankahee Khushiyon Ke Liye'?

19. Which logistics major has unveiled a new TVC ‘We move Cricket, so that Cricket moves you’ in partnership with its global ambassador and former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar?

20. Which company has won a Rs 766-crore award in an arbitration involving West Bengal Industrial Development Corp (WBIDC), a state agency of West Bengal?

21. Which fintech platform has announced the launch of its brand campaign, ‘Har Tyohaar Mein Saath’?

22. Which bus booking app has released its latest campaign, ‘Wrong Da’, featuring actor Silambarasan TR, commonly known as Simbu?

23. Which brand of spices has unveiled a new digital film featuring actor Saurabh Shukla in the lead role as 'Karwa Chauth ka chand'?

24. Which Opalware brand has unveiled its Diwali campaign ‘Iss Diwali ka Perfect Gift’?

25. Which footwear brand has unveiled a new iteration of its brand platform, "Badhte Raho. Badalte Raho," coinciding with the festive autumn-winter season?

26. Which FM Radio brand has introduced RJ SIA, an AI radio companion?

27. Which edible oil brand has launched its festive campaign ‘#TareefonKaTyohar’?

28. Which electrical solutions manufacturer has launched its Diwali campaign, ‘Pyaar ki Roshni’?

29. Which fashion retailer has unveiled its latest festive campaign featuring actress Athiya Shetty?

30. Which global private equity firm will invest more than $1 billion (Rs 8,300 crore) to acquire controlling stakes in two hospital chains - Hyderabad-based CARE Hospitals, and Kerala’s KIMS Health?

31. Which online travel agency’s wholly owned subsidiary has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority interest in Savaari Car Rentals, provider of inter-city car rental services in India?

32. Which health technology company that helps in managing outpatient clinics in the US has acquired the US-based AQuity Solutions for $200 million (Rs 1,600 crore) in an all-cash deal?

33. Which pharma company has acquired UK-based LiqMeds Group, which specialises in oral liquid products, for up to £68 million (Rs 690 crore) in cash?

34. Which Indian live entertainment platform driven by creators last week announced its launch in Indonesia?

35. Prashant Jain has resigned as the joint managing director and chief executive officer of which private power producer?

36. Which smartphone brand has unveiled its latest Diwali campaign, "Dare to Shine," featuring actor Shah Rukh Khan?

37. Which jewellery retailer has launched its Diwali campaign featuring actors Katrina Kaif, Amitabh Bachchan, and other brand ambassadors?

38. Which Indian lifestyle technology brand offering ‘wear-tech’ has roped in celebrity couple Farhan and Shibani Akhtar as brand ambassadors?

39. Which skincare brand has unveiled an ad for Karwa Chauth, as part of its ‘#GlowOfLove’ campaign?

40. Which engineering major is foraying into fabless semiconductor chip design, making an initial investment of Rs 830 crore to set up a wholly owned unit?

41. Which lubricants company has unveiled a campaign featuring cricketer Smriti Mandhana?

42. Which pipes brand has released a video ‘#AccessToCleanWater’ to commemorate 25 years of service?

43. Which liquid detergent brand has unveiled its latest campaign 'Care for Woollens'?

44. Which snack brand has unveiled its Diwali campaign, 'Achhi Soch Ke Saath #KaheinDastaanKhusiyonKi', celebrating the joy of child adoption?

45. Which hygiene initiative has brought together the children of The Dharavi Dream Project and rap artist Emiway Bantai to present the anthem ‘Haath Dhona Cool Hai’?

46. Which cough suppressant brand, in collaboration with ‘India Signing Hands’, has unveiled the sign language version of its Cheer Anthem?

47. Which personal care appliances brand has forayed into the men’s grooming category with the launch of Nut Groomer?

48. Which luxury real estate company has revealed its rebranding direction, "Inspired by India"?

49. Which financial services company introduced Guardian, a platform for trade reporting and trade compliance management?

50. Which Chennai-based group, with interests in education, healthcare, and transport, among others, has forayed into the cement business, and has roped in actor Sathyaraj as brand ambassador?

51. Which packaged natural and healthy sugar brand with a low glycemic index (GI) has launched the campaign 'Khao Meetha No Fikar'?

52. Which footwear brand has unveiled its latest brand films for the ‘Move with Swag’ campaign, featuring hip-hop sensation, King, and actress Sonam Bajwa?

53. Which grooming brand has launched the campaign ‘Play With The Stars’ with cricketers Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer?

54. Which digital travel platform said it has launched its first-ever television advertisement in India, featuring actor Ayushmann Khurrana?

55. Which hair oil brand has collaborated with actress and poet Priya Malik for its new campaign ‘Jadon se Mazboot Riwaaj - Karwa Chauth Special’?

56. Which home textile products brand has launched the campaign ‘Home is where the heart belongs’, featuring actress Raveena Tandon?

57. Which packaged basmati rice brand has launched a campaign with the theme ‘Har Chawal Chawal Nahi Hota’?

58. Which sports nutrition brand has roped in athlete Neeraj Chopra as brand ambassador?

59. Which travel and tourism company has unveiled its refreshed brand position ‘You Define Us’?

60. LinkedIn, the business-focused social network owned by Microsoft, has crossed which members count milestone?

61. Fashion etailer Ajio said it has launched a direct-to-consumer (D2C) focused content-driven interactive ecommerce platform. What has it been branded as?

62. The National Basketball Association (NBA) and which contemporary clothing brand last week announced a multiyear collaboration to launch and operate NBAStore?

63. Which homegrown consumer foods brand has released a series of new commercials with the positioning ‘#AbNoCompromise’, featuring brand ambassador and cricketer Hardik Pandya?

64. Which company has introduced Regio Italia, enhancing its play into the growing segment of the global luxury suiting fabrics market in the country?

65. Which consumer finance provider has unveiled its festive campaign "#KhushiyonKaShubharambh"?

66. Which writing instrument brand has launched the campaign “An Extra Ordinary pen for Extra Ordinary you”, featuring actor and brand ambassador Ranbir Kapoor?

67. LG Electronics India crossed which revenue milestone in FY23?

68. With a view to augment its position in the precision engineering segment, which business group announced the acquisition of a 59.25% stake in Maini Precision Products Ltd (MPPL)?

69. Which company has sold 100 per cent stake in its engineering consultancy services arm to STUP Consultants Private Limited, a subsidiary of Assystem SA of France, for Rs 60 crore?

70. In one of the largest deals in India’s general insurance space, which company has agreed to buy 70% in Kotak General Insurance at an enterprise value of Rs 7,943 crore on a post-money basis?

71. Which global semiconductor manufacturer last week announced collaboration with eight Indian companies for their laptop manufacturing projects in India?

72. Which online skill-based gaming platform has unveiled the digital campaign ‘Extra Winnings’ featuring former cricketer Harbhajan Singh and sports presenter Jatin Sapru?

73. Which homegrown activewear brand has launched the 'Is World Cup ko har maidaan mein khelo' campaign?

74. Which paints company has launched the 'Mera Wala Mood' campaign?

75. Which footwear brand has launched the ‘It’s In Me’ campaign, featuring actor and brand ambassador Akshay Kumar?

76. Which company will sell its beauty brands division, which retails products of LVMH-owned beauty chain Sephora, to Reliance Retail for Rs 99 crore ($11.89 million)?

77. Which general insurance brand has launched the digital campaign 'Khushiyon ka cover’?

78. Which Kolkata-based group has acquired Gurugram-based boutique hotel chain Tree of Life Resorts & Hotels for an undisclosed amount?

79. The Centre’s outstanding market borrowing through bonds has climbed past which milestone mark?

80. Which business personality and family retained the top spot on the Edelgive Hurun India Philanthropy list 2023 with a donation of Rs 2,042 crore for the fiscal year 2022-23?

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Biz Quizzard 1022

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

1. Which bank said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of Ashok Vaswani as its MD & CEO for a period of three years?

2. Which country has emerged as India's biggest trading partner during the first half of the current financial year?

3. Which bank has introduced a campaign aimed at promoting its personalised financial app, 'INDIE'?

4. Which sunflower oil brand has launched a new television commercial in Tamil, featuring actress and brand ambassador Samantha Prabhu?

5. Which skincare brand has launched its ‘#DuggaDuga’ campaign, celebrating the beauty of those who have so far remained behind the scenes?

6. Which electrical solutions brand has unveiled its Durga Puja campaign 'Sharoda Anjali' on unsung heroes of Kolkata?

7. Parag Desai, 49, died on October 22, a week after he suffered injuries when chased by stray dogs. He was the executive director of which beverage company?

8. Which company, through its subsidiary, has entered into an agreement for buying 51 percent stake in Styleverse Lifestyle for Rs 155 crore?

9. Fumio Oshima, who headed global operations at Dentsu Inc in the mid to late 1990s and early 2000s, has been elected as group chairman of which advertising group?

10. The recent inauguration of India’s first Regional Rapid Transit System also marked the global debut of which MNC’s modern signalling systems with integrated platform screening doors?

11. Which hospitality loyalty program has unveiled its latest campaign, ‘India All-ways on my mind’?

12. Which watch store has unveiled its ‘#Time Is Changing’ DVC campaign, a powerful celebration of Navaratri that pays homage to the Goddesses of today?

13. Akbar Al Baker is retiring as the chief executive of which MNC airline after a 27-year stint?

14. Which PSU has won a bid to acquire PTC India’s wind power unit for Rs 925 crore?

15. Who has launched his maiden fund, VSS Investments Fund, which will focus on backing startups in new frontier technologies including artificial intelligence (AI) and electric vehicles?

16. Which US energy giant will buy its rival Hess for $53 billion in an all-stock deal?

17. Which snack brand has reintroduced cricketer MS Dhoni as its brand ambassador in its new campaign?

18. Which toothpaste brand has released the ad ‘The Sweet Truth’ showing diverse Indian households brushing their teeth with desserts?

19. Which fashion label has introduced its autumn/winter collection of 2023 with a new brand campaign ‘You are the celebration’?

20. Which company has sold a gold loan portfolio of Rs 725 crore to the Asset Reconstruction Company of India (Arcil) almost at par?

21. Which QSR chain has launched the ‘Swaad aisa, India jaisa’ campaign to introduce new flavours of its main offering?

22. Which confectionery brand has roped in actor Ranveer Singh as brand ambassador?

23. Which logistics company has announced the launch of its festive campaign, ‘#HarParcelMeJaanBastiHai’?

24. The Delhi high court in a trademark dispute has ordered an Agra business to pay compensation of Rs 10 lakh to which company in a case involving usage of the latter’s ‘leaping cat’ logo?

25. Which mattress brand has launched a campaign featuring culinary expert Kunal Vijaykar?

26. General Atlantic (GA), a private equity investor, has entered into an agreement with entities held by Affirma Capital to acquire a minority stake in which travel distribution platform?

27. Which Korean brand, earlier in India in a different segment, has formed a strategic licensing partnership with Gurugram-based Kelwon Electronics and Appliances?

28. Which business group has incorporated a wholly-owned subsidiary company ‘Udanvat Leasing IFSC” on October 23, 2023, for its foray into aircraft leasing space?

29. Which health and wellness solutions platform for seniors has launched the ‘Let Your Love for Life Never Age’ campaign?

30. Real estate investment and asset management firm Alta Capital has acquired Goldman Sachs’ and Warburg Pincus’ 100% stake in which student housing platform for around Rs 2,700 crore)?

31. Which watch brand has onboarded actress Katrina Kaif as its global brand ambassador?

32. Which online insurance marketplace has roped in comedian Kapil Sharma for a series of ad films, marking his return as the brand ambassador?

33. Which new audio brand has roped in footballer Sunil Chhetri as brand ambassador and has released its first film showcasing its core vision, ‘Ab India Khelega’?

34. Which brand has unveiled a new campaign with its brand ambassador and actress Jacqueline Fernandez to launch its whiteglow vitamin C range of skin care products?

35. Which brand has released a new campaign ‘#RukeNahiToonteNahi’ to unveil its new range of Mixer Grinders right in time for the festive season?

36. Which smartphone brand has launched an ad featuring actor Anil Kapoor in his iconic Mr India avatar?

37. Which financial services firm has introduced its first brand film ‘Jey Thaat’ that talks about investing with confidence?

38. Which chewable Calcium and Vitamin D tablet brand has launched the campaign ‘Do Haddiyon Ko Dum’?

39. The RBI has increased the minimum amount to be deposited in a non-callable deposit to what amount from Rs 15 lakh?

40. Which PSU has tied up with Chevron to introduce Caltex brand lubricants in India?

41. Which intimate wear brand has launched the "Check Yourself Out" campaign for breast cancer awareness?

42. Which food company has launched a film ‘Lie Detector Test', featuring its CEO, D.S. Sachdeva, to promote its pasta?

43. Which financial services marketplace has launched a campaign ‘Even Celebs Need It!’, featuring actors Tusshar Kapoor, Dino Morea, and Zayed Khan?

44. Which whisky brand has roped in actor Sharad Malhotra as brand ambassador?

45. Which automated platform for secured lending has launched the campaign ‘Tarakki Pakki’ featuring actor Pratik Gandhi?

46. In a bid to fight negative perception and “misinformation” about gaming, online gaming companies have come together to set up a skill gaming institute. What is it called?

47. Which pharma company has entered into a binding agreement with Rxilient Biohub for the sale of its manufacturing facility in Singapore for $15 million?

48. Marks & Spencer India (M&S) has opened a new store at Linking Road, Santacruz, Mumbai. Which store count milestone has it touched with this launch?

49. Which realty company has sold its entire 31.67% stake in a joint venture, Sangam City Township, which is planning to develop a township project in Pune?

50. Which Rajasthan-based firm has become the first company to produce memory chips in India?

51. Which steel company has developed a new product – TMT Fe550D wire rods - to be used in the highspeed Mumbai coastal road project?

52. Which international health and wellness brand has unveiled its new ad film, starring actress Sanjana Sanghi?

53. Which fashion brand has launched its festive campaign, featuring actors and siblings Saif and Soha Ali Khan, to introduce Autumn-Winter ‘23 collection, inspired by Koh-i-Noor range?

54. Which Indian wear brand for women has launched the film 'Mere Rang He Meri Reeti', featuring actress Kriti Sanon?

55. Which company is acquiring Wistron’s operations in India for $125 million (Rs 1,000 crore), that will make it the first Indian company to manufacture Apple iPhones?

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Biz Quizzard 1021

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

1. Which company has launched an assured buyback programme for its motorcycles, the first motorcycle maker to do so in India?

2. The bankruptcy court has approved the acquisition of Topworth Steel and Power by which company?

3. Which digital public infrastructure (DPI) and population-scale e-governance solutions company unveiled its first ever 360 degrees brand campaign 'Change is Growth’?

4. Which beverage brand has launched the campaign 'The Real Magic of Pujo'?

5. Which pharma company last week announced the appointment of Punit Patel as president and chief executive officer, Americas?

6. Which electronics brand has unveiled actor Varun Dhawan as the face of its cutting-edge Smart TV offerings?

7. Which spice brand from the house of Lifestyle Foods has roped in actress Karisma Kapoor as its brand ambassador for the next two years?

8. The India office of American Pistachios Growers (APG) has announced which sports personality as the brand ambassador for California-grown American pistachios in India in 2023-24 season?

9. Which lubricants brand has launched the ‘Everyday Relatability Meets Dependability’ campaign featuring former cricketer Rahul Dravid?

10. The Ratan Tata Endowment Foundation has recently bought minor stakes in which 2 Tata Group companies, marking the first investments by the group’s recently established charitable arm?

11. Which company unveiled a new campaign ‘Me Time, Marie Time’ for its Rich Marie range of products, featuring former cricketer Sourav Ganguly?

12. Which hair color and styling brand has launched the campaign, “#BreakTheRules and not your hair," for its Color Specialist range?

13. Which chocolate brand has launched an ad featuring actress Anushka Sharma?

14. The Coca-Cola company has entered the ready-to-drink alcohol market with the launch of a new drink in partnership with which MNC?

15. Which life insurance company has unveiled its new brand positioning theme, ‘Har Waqt Ke Liye Taiyaar’?

16. Which tractor maker has unveiled a new campaign, building on last year's ‘Asli Hero Ki Asli Taqat’ campaign, which portrayed farmers as the heroes of the nation who feed us all?

17. Which small finance bank has unveiled its new campaign, featuring actress Kiara Advani, under a tactical theme of "Soch Badlo aur Bank Bhi"?

18. Which company has unveiled its new festive TVC featuring brand ambassador and cricketer MS Dhoni to showcase and promote its Joylite range of festive lights?

19. Which toy manufacturer and Asmodee, a leading French firm specialised in boardgames, have partnered to introduce Dobble®, a visual perception card game, in the Indian market?

20. Collections under the small savings scheme for senior citizens crossed which milestone mark in the first half of the fiscal year?

21. The Indore bench of the NCLT has approved the acquisition of which listed renewable energy company by the consortium of SVA Family Welfare Trust and M&B Switchgears?

22. Which specialised cable manufacturer has acquired Pune-based Elegar Kepen, formerly known as Leoni Cable Solutions India Private Ltd (LCSI)?

23. Toy major Hasbro has launched cricket edition of which board game?

24. WPP announced the merger of Wunderman Thompson and VMLY&R. What will the combined entity, pitched as the world’s largest creative company, be known as?

25. Which tile adhesives brand has launched a campaign with the positioning "Chaar Ikkon Ka Power Packed Tile Solution"?

26. Which consumer electronics retailer has launched the film ‘Ichchepuroner Sharodeeya’ for Durga Pujo, celebrating the dedication and hard work of India’s artisans and craftsmen?

27. Which plywood and laminate manufacturer has launched the film ‘Beauty is what beauty does’ on acid attack survivors?

28. Which fintech app has launched the campaign 'Aapki har zaroorat ka saathi' for its digital lending platform?

29. Japan-based personal mobility solutions provider WHILL last week announced its entry into the Indian market with a strategic collaboration with which electric mobility startup?

30. Which non-bank lender is acquiring 26% equity stake in Hyderabad-based fintech solutions provider Pennant Technologies for Rs 267.50 crore?

31. Which celebration wear brand has roped in actor Ram Charan as brand ambassador and has launched a campaign featuring him?

32. Which bathroom cleaning brand has released its first-ever festive campaign ‘#MomWaliDiwali’?

33. Which industry body has launched the campaign ‘#CheeniSaMeethaIndia’ to ensure that 'cheeni,' 'sugar,' and 'sakhare' receive their well-deserved recognition?

34. Which matrimony platform has launched its latest campaign ‘The Spirit of Durga’?

35. Which QSR chain has launched the campaign ‘#ForYourOtherDiwali’?

36. Which QSR chain has launched mutton and prawn pizzas in India for the first time?

37. Which chocolate gifting brand has launched the ‘#ThisAdIsMyStore’ campaign?

38. Which chocolate company has launched a campaign ‘The Art of Fine Taste’ featuring actor Hrithik Roshan to introduce its new gift collection?

39. Which gaming brand has launched the campaign ‘#TheGameNeverStops’ featuring actress Esha Gupta?

40. Which company has launched a triple-fixed dose combination (FDC) drug for treatment of diabetes under the brand name Zita?

41. Which food delivery platform has unveiled its Durga Puja campaign, paying tribute to the spirit of the festival and the culinary treasures found at Pandals?

42. Which food delivery platform has unveiled its Durga Puja campaign “Khushir Bahon”?

43. Which FemTech health startup has launched the ‘#AbhiTohUmarHai’ campaign for World Menopause Day?

44. Private equity fund BanyanTree Growth Capital, which owns food and beverage brand Nirula’s, has acquired which Delhi-based confectionary chain?

45. Which paint brand has launched the film ‘Two Sisters’ celebrating beautiful memories?

46. Which audio brand has launched its latest campaign, "Perfect Sound for Every Mood"?

47. Which premium brand has launched a campaign to showcase its latest Kashmiri Saffron offering?

48. Which snack brand has launched a television commercial to introduce its new variant ‘Dinamita’?

49. Which footwear company has launched its festive campaign ‘Takes you to the new’?

50. Which Bengaluru-based diagnostic services provider has acquired the remaining 16% stake in Hyderabad-based Medcis PathLabs?

51. Mercedes-Benz India crossed which milestone revenue mark in the financial year ended March 31?

52. Which automobile company will pick up 26.79 per cent stake in digital logistics solutions company Freight Tiger for Rs 150 crore?

53. Which hospitality brand has launched the The Artiste Kochi hotel in Kochi?

54. Which clothing brand has forayed into quality home textile products with a new vertical and has roped in actress Raveena Tandon as its brand ambassador?

55. Which certified organic beauty brand has entered the colour cosmetics category with the launch of a new makeup line, and has roped in actress Nimrat Kaur as brand ambassador?

56. Which brand has launched the ‘Fabulous Brides’ campaign showcasing latest lingerie collection for soon-to-be brides, featuring actress Rakul Preet Singh?

57. Which brand has unveiled its new brand film series, “The Unbelievable Mattress”?

58. Which Indian wear brand has unveiled its brand film 'Har Nazar Mein Kuch Naya'?

59. Which watch brand has launched the ‘Waste More Time’ campaign with actress Ananya Pandey?

60. Nestle India has crossed which milestone quarterly revenue for the first time, for the quarter ended September 30, 2023?

61. Which beer brand has launched its latest campaign, ‘#NoFilterFriendships’ for its packaged water?

62. Which fresh food digital brand has launched the “Eat Good, Do Great.” campaign featuring actress Kareena Kapoor Khan?

63. The family office of Gland Pharma’s former promoter has acquired GBJ Hotels, which operates a five-star property under which brand in Coimbatore?

64. Which US-based online social shopping platform will shutter its India business on October 26?

65. Which bank last week said it received Reserve Bank of India´s (RBI´s) approval to acquire 100 per cent stake in microlender Sonata Finance?

66. Which company last week held the groundbreaking ceremony for its upcoming scrap-based electric arc furnace (EAF) plant in Ludhiana, its first low-carbon green steel plant in India?

67. Which company has completed the acquisition of Mittal Corp Limited through its wholly owned subsidiary for Rs 351 crore?

68. Which everyday fashion brand has roped in entertainer, actor and content creator, Bhuvan Bam as its brand ambassador?

69. Which financial services firm has launched the campaign ‘Tareeka Badlo, Business Badlega’ for Udyog Plus, a one-stop digital platform that supports micro, small and medium enterprises?

70. Which company last week announced its debut in the Venezuelan market, in an exchange filing, becoming the first Indian automaker to set foot in the South American nation?

71. Which agri-platform launched the campaign '#BetterLives For Every Agri Citizen' to unveil its brand revamp with the positioning "Behtar Kal ka Saathi" or "Partners for a better tomorrow"?

72. Cover Story Clothing Limited (CSCL) has launched which womens’ ultra-fast Gen Z fashion brand exclusively on AJIO?

73. Tata-owned air-conditioner maker Voltas has ventured into which segment as part of its plan to transform into a home appliance manufacturer?

74. Which MNC last week introduced refurbished laptops in India, its first such initiative globally?

75. Which American IT hardware firm has appointed former Apple executive Ipsita Dasgupta as senior vice president and managing director of its India business?

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Biz Quizzard 1020

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

1. The full-scale production of the country´s first large private gold mine will begin by the end of next year. Which state?

2. Which consumer electronics retailer has unveiled its ‘Festival of dreams’ campaign to bring the joy and excitement of Durga Pujo to every household?

3. Which direct-to-consumer (D2C) beauty brand has launched a new DVC featuring actress and brand ambassador, Kareena Kapoor Khan for its Moroccan Argan Hair Care range?

4. Which innerwear brand has launched its latest campaign featuring cricketer Hardik Pandya?

5. Which brand has roped in actress Tamannaah Bhatia to endorse its newly launched range of skincare products like face wash, body wash, and body lotion?

6. Which fragrance brand has launched a campaign featuring actors Ronit Roy and Shweta Tiwary to introduce its gift packs?

7. Which beverage brand has launched an ad featuring actor Shah Rukh Khan, and cricketers Jaspreet Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, and Rohit Sharma?

8. Which food delivery and restaurant discovery platform has announced actor Ranveer Singh as its brand ambassador, and has launched an ad featuring him and cricketer Chris Gayle?

9. Which snack brand has launched a video featuring cricketer Virat Kohli, and composer and YouTuber Yashraj Mukhate for the launch of its anthem for ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup?

10. Which company will launch India's most expensive hotel next year at Ranthambore in Rajasthan, with an opening price of Rs 1.95 lakh per room per night plus taxes?

11. Which jewellery brand has unveiled a campaign for the launch of its "Swarn Banga" collection, celebrating the craft, culture, and creativity of Bengal?

12. Which FMEG brand has unveiled its Diwali campaign “Values that Stay, Lifestyle that Changes”?

13. Which smartphone brand has launched its World Cup campaign ‘Jode Bharat Ka Har Dil’?

14. Which company has unveiled a 360-degree marketing campaign, ‘My gift, my choice’, to transform how businesses celebrate Diwali with their employees?

15. Electric two-wheeler maker Ather Energy last week said it is foraying into the international market with the export of its flagship model, 450X, to which country?

16. Godrej Properties last week said it has opened a hotel, comprising 155 keys, in Vikhroli, Mumbai. What has it been branded as?

17. Which wind power operations and maintenance service provider has signed a term sheet for divestment of 100% stake in Nani Virani Wind Energy SPV (special purpose vehicle)?

18. Which MNC has agreed to buy drugmaker Mirati Therapeutics Inc. for $4.8 billion to expand its aging portfolio of cancer drugs?

19. Which commercial port in India completed 25 years of its operations on October 7?

20. Who has won the 2023 Nobel economics prize for her work exposing gender gap issues including deeply rooted wage inequality between men and women?

21. Which company and Mylab Discovery Solutions launched a point-of-care skin test for detecting latent tuberculosis infections (LTBI) at a 50-70 % cost lower than comparable tests available now?

22. Which online gaming platform launched the ad 'Ludo Mein Drinks Break?' featuring former cricketer Ravi Shastri and cricketer MS Dhoni?

23. Which pet care and nutrition brand has roped in actor and proud dog dad Varun Dhawan as its first Indian brand ambassador?

24. Which technology company and gaming brand has launched the campaign “Khelon Ka Pitara" featuring actor Ronit Roy?

25. Which footwear brand has launched its Diwali campaign 'Utsav ke Rang, Kartavya ke sang'?

26. Which cement brand has launched the ad ‘Mazbooti Ki Misaal’?

27. Which footwear brand has collaborated with actress Sonam Bajwa for the launch of the Chunky sneaker collection?

28. Which jewellery retail brand has unveiled a new campaign ‘Aishani’ which is an ode to the resilient spirit of women of Bengal?

29. Which tech-based logistics company has launched a campaign with the positioning 'Delivery hai? Ho jayega!' for the ongoing cricket world cup?

30. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has banned which public sector lender from onboarding any new customers onto its mobile application with immediate effect?

31. Former Xiaomi India head Manu Kumar Jain has joined which AI company as India CEO?

32. Which cod liver oil capsules brand has launched the digital campaign ‘#ShuruwatAajSe’?

33. Which home lifestyle brand has launched a campaign to introduce its latest innovations, the "Play Sofa" and "Tilt Sofa”?

34. Which men’s Indian wear brand has launched its latest commercial featuring actors Ranbir Kapoor and Ananya Pandey to unveil its Autumn Winter 2023 collection?

35. Which electrical and digital building infrastructure company has launched the ‘‘What’s in the box?’ campaign for its E-Shop?

36. The government has allocated flying rights to Akasa for which three countries?

37. Which Chennai-based jewellery retailer is opening its first US showroom in Dallas, Texas on October 19?

38. Ferrero India has forayed into the fast-growing snacking category by launching Shoko-Bons Crispy under which brand?

39. Which technology company has roped in footballer Sunil Chhetri as its brand ambassador?

40. Which two companies have announced the introduction of the motorcycle, Scrambler 400 X, in India?

41. Which cement brand has unveiled its latest campaign ‘Bharosa Atoot’?

42. Which personal care brand has roped in actress Sandeepa Dhar as brand ambassador?

43. Which feminine hygiene brand has launched a campaign featuring actress Barkha Singh to introduce 100% rash-free sanitary pads?

44. Which multi-brand retail store which specialises in travel gear and lifestyle accessories has launched the campaign 'EVOLVE’ featuring actor Arjun Rampal?

45. Which device care company has launched the campaign “Protection Ka All-Rounder” featuring cricketer Hardik Pandya?

46. Former cricketer Yuvraj Singh has invested in which food and beverage startup?

47. Which music company has announced the acquisition of the Indian artist management company, E-Positive?

48. Which travel platform has launched the ‘Tested by Fans’ campaign for world cup for its homestay offerings?

49. Navneet Munot, CEO of HDFC Asset Management, has been elected chairman of which industry body?

50. Which food company has been renamed as Orkla India?

51. Which home services platform last week launched a range of water purifiers under the brand ‘Native’?

52. Which group has entered into a binding agreement with France's AXA Group to acquire its 49% stake in the life insurance joint venture?

53. Which MNC has agreed to buy Pioneer Natural Resources Co. for $59.5 billion, the supermajor’s largest takeover in more than two decades?

54. Which company has acquired 75.1 % stake in Feinguss Blank, a German company with plants in Germany and Romania, for an undisclosed amount?

55. Which beauty brand from Brazil has roped in celebrity Khushi Kapoor as its first brand ambassador for India?

56. Which wearable brand has announced the launch of its festive ‘Killer deals’ campaign featuring TV show characters from CID and Crime Patrol, as well as cricketer Hardik Pandya?

57. Which beauty and cosmetics company has roped in actress Tamannaah Bhatia as its first-ever brand ambassador in India for its skincare range?

58. Which used car platform has announced the launch of its latest ad campaign “It’s never just a car” featuring cricketer Sachin Tendulkar?

59. Which dating app has launched a film featuring former cricketer Ravi Shastri?

60. Which company has acquired Belgium-based Nanocyl SA as it looks to expand its presence in the energy systems market?

61. Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan has inked a strategic partnership with which brand’s parent company, Vellvette Lifestyle, to form a joint venture company called Quench Botanics?

62. The RBI last week announced the cancellation of certificate of registration (CoR) of which bank’s Chennai-headquartered housing finance subsidiary?

63. Nokia’s Chennai factory, one of the company’s largest globally, has crossed which cumulative production milestone, including that of 4G/5G equipment?

64. Which smartphone maker has launched the ‘#MadeToBeIconic’ campaign featuring actresses Zeenat Aman and Janhvi Kapoor for its newly launched model?

65. Which QSR chain has launched a first-of-its-kind feature on its app and website to make food ordering more accessible and enjoyable for color blind consumers?

66. Which structural steel tubing and piping company has announced the appointment of actor Amitabh Bachchan as its brand ambassador?

67. Which beverage brand has launched the '#BanglarNokshaPujo' campaign to celebrate Durga Pujo with handloom-inspired festive packs?

68. Which brand has collaborated with Imagimake, a toy design company, to launch the 'H for Handwashing Games', in conjunction with Global Handwashing Day (GHD) on October 15?

69. Which motorcycle brand has launched a campaign featuring cricketer Shubman Gill?

70. Which wealth management platform has become the leader among Indian stockbrokers in terms of active clients?

71. Which omni-channel jewellery brand has marked the beginning of the festive season with the launch of its new collection, Alpona?

72. Which fashion retail brand has launched its festive campaign "Unbelievable"?

73. Which ethical beauty brand has introduced its festive campaign ‘Spark a Change’ to mark the beginning of Diwali and the launch of their collection of changemaking gifts in-store and on-line?

74. Tata Starbucks has opened its first island store at which location?

75. Which international jewellery brand has partnered with actress Ananya Panday to launch its Diwali campaign?

76. Which sports brand has roped in cricketer Mohammed Shami as its brand ambassador?

77. Which company has rolled out hyperlocal delivery service Xtreme, seeking to leverage its two-wheeler fleet of more than 300,000 delivery executives to deliver small packages within a city?

78. Which hygiene brand has launched its Durga Pujo ad, with a rendition of a popular Bengali song ‘Dugga Elo’ sung by singer Shaan, advocating handwashing for safe festive feasting?

79. Which cement brand has launched the film ‘Kisiko Aashiyana Dena’ on World Homeless Day?

80. Which IT solutions provider has announced the acquisition of US-based Silverline, a digital transformation consultancy and Salesforce partner?

81. Which retailer has launched the digital campaign 'We-Time Wali Diwali,' featuring actress Rakul Preet Singh?

82. Which Indian sauces and condiments brand has unveiled a new brand campaign, "Your Food, Your Rules"?

83. Who has reclaimed the top position on the 2023 Forbes list of India's 100 Richest with a net worth of $92 billion?

84. Which electrical construction materials (ECM) manufacturer has unveiled a new festive campaign called "Adorn your life with Right Light"?

85. Which agarbatti brand has launched a video on the occasion of World Sight Day, commemorating the contribution of its 150+ visually impaired ‘Sixth Sense’ fragrance testers?

86. Which beauty company has unveiled its Pujo TVC featuring actors Prosenjit Chatterjee, Tonni Laha Roy, Diya Mukherjee, and Aratrika Maity?

87. Which jewellery brand has kickstarted its Durga Pujo festivities with the launch of an ad featuring actress Ritabhari Chakraborty?

88. Which beverage brand has unveiled ‘Thand Rakh’ brand films during ICC Men's Cricket World Cup?

89. Which brand has roped in Shardul Thakur and Mohammad Shami as its cricket special brand ambassadors to launch its limited edition packaged energy drink, Cricket Crazy?

90. Which startup has become the first Indian company to get the drug regulator’s approval for a CAR-T cell therapy for the treatment of certain types of blood cancers?

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Biz Quizzard 1019

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

1. Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) crossed which milestone sales mark in April-September for the first time?

2. The domestic wholesale of passenger vehicles (dispatches to dealers) crossed which milestone mark for the first time in history between April and September (six months)?

3. Which spirits company has appointed Alok Gupta as its new managing director and chief executive?

4. Venezuela’s government and which Indian company have signed an agreement for the latter to run the country’s largest iron ore producing plant?

5. Which company has commenced bookings for Gold Wing Tour, the firm’s flagship motorcycle, priced at Rs 39.20 lakh (ex-showroom, Gurugram)?

6. Which bank has appointed P R Seshadri as its MD & CEO, effective October 1?

7. Which spices brand marked the onset of Durga Puja with the launch of 'Dashabhuja Ghore Ghore Durga' music video, sung by Monali Thakur and Jeet Ganguly?

8. Which business personality has bought back the active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) business he had sold to Mylan NV (now Viatris) in 2006, for an undisclosed amount?

9. Which MNC will divest its women's healthcare business, primarily related to oral and injectable contraceptives, to Insud Pharma, a leading Spanish multinational pharmaceutical company?

10. T-Series has become the world's first YouTube channel to cross which milestone subscriber base mark?

11. Which India-focused webtoon startup has raised an undisclosed amount of funding from the Sony Innovation Fund (SIF)?

12. Which company is set to get a new identity as Samman Capital, shedding its housing finance tag to operate as non-banking finance company?

13. Which paints brand has introduced DAMPSTOP, an innovate range of waterproofing products, and released a television commercial featuring actors Akshay Kumar and Gulshan Grover?

14. Which home furnishing brand has released its festive campaign "My Love for Home," with brand ambassador and actress Kareena Kapoor Khan?

15. Which bottled water company has announced the launch of its natural mineral water brand 'NubyClear' (NU) in India?

16. Which cough suppressant brand has unveiled its Cheer Anthem featuring cricketer Yuvraj Singh?

17. Which MNC’s India division is launching its first gaming-focused incubator programme for local startups?

18. Which electricals, electronics, and home appliances company has unveiled its premium Brushless Direct Current (BLDC) high-speed fan called Insight-G in the Indian market?

19. Solar tracker and software solutions company Nextracker has achieved which milestone annual manufacturing capacity in India?

20. Which fintech major’s India CEO Anirban Mukherjee has been promoted to the role of global CEO?

21. Cemex UAE has signed an agreement with Star Cement Co LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of which cement company, to recycle concrete waste in the construction industry?

22. Which castings and pig iron manufacturer has acquired Oliver Engineering Pvt Ltd, which is engaged in ferrous casting and machining, with its manufacturing facility located in Punjab?

23. India and which country are getting connected with a non-stop flight for the first time in over five decades, with the latter’s airline announcing its Mumbai service from October 7?

24. Which brand has launched the 'Find Your Own Beauty' campaign, strengthening its positioning as the ultimate premium and luxury beauty destination?

25. Which mutual fund has launched the campaign 'SIP se sab hoga'?

26. Which smartphone maker has launched the ‘#TechSeSmartDilSeSmart’ campaign, featuring brand ambassadors and actors Disha Patani, and Pankaj Tripathi?

27. Which consumer electronics and home appliances brand has roped in cricketer Ravindra Jadeja as brand ambassador for the television, AC, and refrigerator categories?

28. Which online bus ticketing major has launched two new ad films featuring actor Allu Arjun, with the positioning ‘Apno ko, sapno ko kareeb laye’?

29. Which international luxury brand has roped in actress Ananya Panday as brand ambassador?

30. Which British fashion brand has entered into a joint venture agreement with Reliance Brands for the sale of its intellectual property assets in India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh for £40 million?

31. Actress Nayanthara, director Vignesh Shivan, and entrepreneur Daisy Morgan recently announced the launch of a skincare brand. Name it?

32. Which consulting firm has appointed former HDFC Bank managing director and CEO Aditya Puri as a senior advisor?

33. Which Bengaluru-based fintech firm last week said it is merging with North East Small Finance Bank (NESFB)?

34. Which British tech firm last week announced its entry into the wearables category in the Indian market, with the launch of noise cancelling headphones?

35. Which company has acquired a 100 per cent stake in SRJ CBCC Cancer Hospital in Indore for Rs 45 crore?

36. Which denim brand has launched the campaign 'What Shapes you, Makes you' with cricketer Smriti Mandhana?

37. Which writing instruments brand has roped in actor Ranveer Singh as brand ambassador?

38. Which brand has introduced the ‘Gujarat special spice range’ and has launched a campaign featuring actress Sarita Joshi and Gujarati celebrity Anjali Barot?

39. Which security solutions company has unveiled the 'Desh Ki Tijori' campaign featuring actor Ayushmann Khurrana?

40. Which chocolate brand has launched the ‘#SitTogether’ campaign, highlighting joy of watching cricket with everyone?

41. Which electrical construction materials (ECM) manufacturer has launched the television commercial ‘Load Lega Leader’?

42. Which company announced the launch of a new Durga Puja campaign to promote its festive collection under its Gossip brand of fast-moving, fashionable, and easy-to-wear silver jewellery?

43. Which real money gaming major has acquired fantasy firm called Sixer?

44. US-based Anne Klein, and Canada’s Herschel Supply Co have partnered with which retail company for their India entry?

45. Which company extended its premium spring water brand Vedica to the sparkling water segment?

46. Which sports and wellness nutrition brand has launched the 'Make India Protein Efficient’ campaign?

47. Which writing instruments manufacturing company unveiled a new ad film '#LikhoMaximum' featuring cricketer Virat Kohli?

48. Which telecom brand has launched the campaign ‘Be Someone’s We’?

49. Which paints brand has launched a television commercial in Malayalam to showcase the stain-repellent properties?

50. Hitachi Energy Technologies Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Switzerland’s Hitachi Energy, last week inaugurated its largest Global Technology and Innovation Centre. Which city?

51. Which gaming platform last week announced the launch of its app in Brazil, where it plans to invest up to $25 million?

52. Which brand, in a bid to embrace inclusivity for World Smile Day, has created limited-edition packs, each adorned with a cookie featuring a cleft smile semblance?

53. Which oil retailer unveiled a TVC campaign, ‘Aapki Gaadi ka Mr Dependable’, featuring former cricketer Rahul Dravid as its brand ambassador?

54. Which jewellery brand is introducing the Starburst Collection for the upcoming festive season, and has unveiled the 'For the Star in You' campaign featuring actress Rakul Preet Singh?

55. Which real estate platform has unveiled its new campaign ‘#StoryHarGharKi’?

56. Bata India is expanding its product range to include activewear and athleisure clothing under which brand?

57. Which company has signed hotel management agreements with K. Raheja Group’s Saryu Properties & Hotels Private Ltd. (SPHPL) for two existing properties in Powai, Mumbai?

58. Which Maldivian hospitality firm is making its entry in India with the unveiling of eight new properties?

59. InterGlobe Hotels in partnership with Accor has announced the opening of its newest hotel in Goa, under which brand?

60. Which company last week launched 669 room Aurika Mumbai Skycity, the largest hotel in the country by number of rooms?

61. Which direct-to-consumer brand specializing in natural and organic skincare products joined forces with actress Soha Ali Khan for its product collaboration?

62. Which ecommerce company has roped in cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni as brand ambassador?

63. Amazon has launched a shopping-only version of its Prime membership. What is it called?

64. Which company has launched a new product called Twist and Spread Butterstick, designed to simplify the process of spreading butter?

65. Which energy drink brand has launched the 'Sweat makes talent shine' campaign featuring cricketer Hardik Pandya?

66. Which quick commerce company has launched a campaign featuring cricketer Jasprit Bumrah?

67. Which male grooming brand unveiled its new digital film for the launch of “Badass Perfume Collection”?

68. Which denim brand has launched the campaign ‘Home of The Real Denim' with rapper King?

69. Which pipes brand launched the short film ‘Mazboot Pipes, Atoot Rishte’ celebrating Durga Puja and Navratri?

70. Ola last week debuted a parcel pick-up-and-drop service in Bengaluru. What is it called?

71. Which sleep solutions brand has launched the 'Did You Sleep Well' campaign?

72. Which furniture solutions brand has launched the digital campaign 'Mega Match Madness'?

73. Which wood panel manufacturer has launched the television commercial ‘Unshakeable Strength’ as part of its 'MDF Ka Doosra Naam' campaign?

74. Which retailer has unveiled the new Kashish collection alongside its Diwali campaign 'Tyohar Ki Nayi Kashish', featuring actress and brand ambassador, Sanya Malhotra?

75. Which communications application has acquired Bengaluru-based Unoideo Technologies, the provider of fraud detection service TrustCheckr?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1019 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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