Biz Quizzard 1000

 

Biz Quizzard has touched another milestone. The weekly business current affairs quiz has now been posted for 1000 weeks, without missing a single week in between. Started this quiz when Murali Duggineni, friend and quiz partner, asked me to compile and post a quiz on Quinkie, a group started by him on Yahoo! Groups with the aim of creating a platform for sharing knowledge. Never imagined it would come this far. Thank you to Murali and everyone who have been part of this journey.

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

1. The combined revenue of the Tata group’s listed firms crossed which milestone mark for the first time, in 2022-23?

2. To celebrate World Bee Day, observed annually on 20 May, which honey brand launched the ‘#BEE-llionaire’ campaign?

3. Maleesha Kharwa, a 14-year-old girl who hails from Mumbai's Dharavi Slum, has become the face of which luxury beauty brand's new campaign 'The Yuvati Collection'?

4. Which ice cream brand has launched its summer campaign ‘#LiveTheIndulgence’?

5. Which premium tyre manufacturer has announced the appointment of Indian cross-country rally racer Ashish Raorane as its first-ever official Brand Athlete?

6. Which pizza brand has unveiled a campaign to announce the launch of its latest menu, the "Cheeseless Wonders"?

7. Which luxury Ayurvedic beauty brand has rolled out its ‘#NOSEtalgia’ campaign to announce its foray into the fragrance category with the launch of its ‘Pure Fragrance’ range?

8. Which dairy cooperative has introduced honey under ‘Purabi’ brand?

9. Which MNC last week said it would acquire PDC Energy Inc in an all-stock transaction for $7.6 billion, including debt, adding new drilling inventory to its US oil and gas reserves?

10. The combined profit of public sector banks crossed which milestone mark in the financial year ended March 2023?

11. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) last week said it has roped in which company as the kit sponsor for the Indian cricket team?

12. Which business school has retained the top position in India and ranked #29 globally for its executive education programmes in the Financial Times (FT) Executive Education Custom Ranking 2023?

13. Which dairy cooperative has inaugurated Gujarat’s first honey testing laboratory at Badarpura near Palanpur in North Gujarat?

14. In a bid to give a fillip to diverse and sustainable sourcing, which company and Genpact have launched Be.Seen - a programme to help scale businesses owned by minority and underrepresented groups in India?

15. Which company has unveiled its new brand campaigns ‘Loan Lene Ka Sahi Tareeka’, featuring actor Aparshakti Khurana?

16. Which brand has launched a campaign with the positioning 'biscuit mein Kalonji ka kamaal', featuring former cricketer Ravi Shastri?

17. Which eyewear brand has launched the campaign ‘WE’RE SUPERSTARS!’, featuring brand ambassador and actress Taapsee Pannu?

18. This World Asthma Awareness month, which company launched its general patient and public awareness initiative – ‘Tuffies’ – to promote better respiratory care in children?

19. Which sports broadcaster has announced the onboarding of Sania Mirza as the Tennis Ambassador?

20. Which steel maker and JFE Steel, Japan, will form a joint venture company to manufacture the entire range of CRGO products at its proposed facilities at Vijayanagar, Karnataka?

21. Which brand has unveiled its new campaign ‘#MadeForAdults’ for its boxers, asking men to grow out of the cartoony, less-than-functional innerwear?

22. Which company, India’s only ISO 22000 and GMP certified Human Milk Facility, launched the “SUPERMOMS: Our Breastfeeding Heroes” campaign for Mother’s Day?

23. Tarun Rai is retiring from which advertising agency after 30 years in the industry?

24. Which direct-to-home (DTH) company has appointed current COO Manoj Dobhal as CEO-designate?

25. Which edtech company has appointed former Meta executive Abha Maheshwari as CEO?

26. Who remains the wealthiest Indian real estate entrepreneur with a wealth of Rs 59,030 crore, according to GROHE-HURUN India?

27. Which Bengaluru-based electric vehicles and clean energy startup last week launched what it claimed as the fastest escooter in India?

28. Which feminine health and hygiene company has acquired sexual wellness brand Bleu for an undisclosed amount in an all-cash deal?

29. Which French fleet management and operational car leasing company has elevated Suvajit Karmakar as Country Managing Director and Asia Sub-regional Director?

30. Which Indian IT firm has launched Topaz, an AI-first set of services, solutions and platforms using generative AI technologies?

31. Which cryptocurrency exchange has announced the global launch of its decentralised finance (DeFi) wallet app Okto?

32. Veteran industrialist Karumuttu T Kannan (70) passed away in Madurai last week. He was the chairman of which textile company?

33. Which MNC said it would buy animated-images platform Giphy from Meta Platforms for $53 million in cash, months after Meta had agreed to divest the company on competition concerns?

34. Multimedia messaging service Snapchat announced which milestone of monthly active Snapchatters (users) in India?

35. Which activewear brand for women launched a 2-day campaign ‘#SportThatGirl’ on LinkedIn?

36. Which British brand known for its high-quality premium apparel has unveiled its new campaign with brand ambassador and actor Kartik Aaryan, sporting looks from its denim collection?

37. Which opalware brand by Borosil has undergone a change in brand identity and positioning, with a new tagline ‘My Home My Way’?

38. US-based StemCures will establish the largest stem cell manufacturing plant in India. Which city?

39. Which digital diagnostic delivery platform has launched a diagnostics-on-demand platform called Prodigi PASS?

40. Ride-hailing platform Uber has announced to enter electric segment with multiple vendors, to compete with new players such as BluSmart, from next month. What is the offering called?

41. Which salt brand has unveiled its new campaign ‘Tez Baccho Se Hi Toh Tez Desh Banta Hain’?

42. Which e-commerce membership program has rolled out its new 'Sach Mein Too Much’ campaign?

43. Which discount broker has appointed former Google, Uber, and Amazon senior executive Narayan Gangadhar as chief executive officer with immediate effect?

44. Which steel brand has released its new corporate film, 'All Day, Every Day.'?

45. Which lingerie brand has appointed Hirokuni Nagamori as India CEO?

46. Which company has entered into an exclusive collaboration with the IIT Bombay to launch the first ever artificial intelligence-enabled point of care testing equipment to screen sickle cell anaemia, an inherited blood disease?

47. Which Europe-based intercity bus operator will enter the Indian market next year?

48. Non-resident investments into privately-held Indian startups from how many countries will not attract angel tax, as per a notification from the finance ministry?

49. Which home electrical and automation company is all set to expand its presence in Sri Lanka, and has announced its partnership with politician and former cricketer Arjuna Ranatunga?

50. R Dinesh, executive vice chairman of TVS Supply Chain Solutions, has been elected the president of which industry body for 2023-24?

51. Which smartphone maker last week announced actor Shah Rukh Khan as its new brand ambassador in India?

52. Capri Global Holdings Pvt Ltd (CGHL) has acquired 51 per cent stake in which online new car selling platform for Rs 150 crore?

53. Which agri-input company has entered into the agri-biological segment with the launch of its ‘BiologiQ’ range of products?

54. Which smartphone maker has launched a new health data privacy campaign globally, including in India?

55. Which anti-inflammatory and antibacterial gel & face wash brand has roped in actress Raashii Khanna as brand ambassador?

56. Which detergent brand has launched a campaign in association with IPL team Punjab Kings?

57. Which hospitality group has introduced its latest campaign, "Skip to Rewards”?

58. Which well-known lubricant player has expanded its product portfolio into the auto care segment?

59. Which company, claimed to be India’s first subscription-based business aviation start-up, has launched its operations with its membership programme?

60. Which IT firm will be the title sponsor of the Bengaluru Marathon for the next three years?

61. Which airline is associating with National Geographic in India to launch an exciting photography contest titled ‘#nofilter’?

62. Which broadcaster launched the campaign ‘#MyFirstStoryteller’ for Mother’s Day?

63. Which company last week acquired Delhi-NCR based diagnostic lab Prognosis Laboratories?

64. Vikram Bakshi, the CEO & MD of Ascot Hospitality, who parted ways with McDonald’s a few years ago, has invested in which Delhi-based food brand?

65. The board of directors of which bank has appointed Srikrishnan Hari Hara Sarma as an Additional Director to take up the role of MD and CEO?

66. Which credit marketplace, has acquired a 100 per cent stake in Bengaluru-based credit analytics company FinFort Infotech LLP?

67. Which Indian business personality has been named as a member of the international advisory committee that will provide guidance to the presidency of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28)?

68. Micky Jagtiani, 70, passed away last week. He was the founder and chairman of which Dubai-headquartered group?

69. Which automobile brand last week launched its GEZA Special Edition at a starting price of Rs 7,39,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi)?

70. Which company has inked a partnership with General Mills to enter the western snacks category with the launch of latter’s 'Alan’s Bugles' brand in India?

71. The Nifty FMCG, or Fast-Moving Consumer Goods index, hit which milestone mark on May 26 for the first time ever?

72. Which technology talent matchmaking firm has launched its campaign "MatchmakerHereInstead"?

73. Which life insurance company has released its new campaign ‘Sachinverse’, an optimistic vision of the future?

74. Orangutan Esports, one of India’s leading esports organisation has announced which sports brand as its official kit partner, and launched the film ‘#AlsoAnAthlete’?

75. Which Indian smartwatch brand has captured the second spot in global rankings in the quarter that ended in March, as per a report by Counterpoint Research?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1000 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 999

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

1. Private equity firm Apax Partners has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Blackstone's minority stake in which software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions provider for $450 million?

2. Discount broking company Upstox crossed which milestone revenue mark in FY22-23?

3. Marico has announced which actress as the new brand ambassador of Nihar Naturals and Nihar Shanti Amla?

4. Which brand in the baby care and mommy-needs category launched the video 'What Does A Mother Want?' for Mother’s Day?

5. Which digital banking platform launched the ‘#SaveLikeAMom’ campaign for Mother’s Day?

6. Which life insurance brand launched its Mother’s Day campaign ‘Mummy Ka Naya Andaaz’?

7. Which jewellery brand celebrated Mother’s Day with ‘Nazar Na Lage’ campaign?

8. Which bank launched the campaign 'Timeless Love' for Mother’s Day?

9. Lizzie Chapman, Priya Sharma, and Ashish Anantharaman are exiting as founders of which fintech startup?

10. Which life insurance company has introduced a new debt fund that allows customers to lock in investments at current high interest rates?

11. Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has made an undisclosed strategic investment in which Hyderabad-based provider of engineering and technology solutions?

12. Actress Shilpa Shetty has invested Rs 2.25 crore in which D2C healthy indulgent food products brand?

13. Which MNC’s 3 top exiting executives Abhishek Ganguly, Atul Bajaj, and Amit Prabhu, have joined hands to launch their entrepreneurial venture, Agilitas Sports?

14. Which mattress brand has roped in cricketer Virat Kohli as brand ambassador?

15. Which energy drink brand has launched the ‘Get Your Beats On’ campaign?

16. Which hair oil brand has launched the television commercial “Shine Bejhijhak”?

17. Which toothpaste brand has launched the ‘Daanton ka Poshan’ campaign?

18. Which female hair remover brand has launched the ‘Ooohhh without the Ouch’ television commercial, featuring actress Ananya Pandey?

19. Which biscuit brand has launched the ‘Ready Madi Adi’ anthem to celebrate its association with Chennai Super Kings?

20. Which company has acquired two assets, ‘Tezeva’ and ‘FaktoryWize’, from Pune-based technology startup Websym Solutions, along with the team behind these assets?

21. Which QSR chain has launched the campaign 'Perfect Every Bite' in Tamil?

22. Which smartphone company has roped in actor Pankaj Tripathi as brand ambassador?

23. Which Indian beverage brand has launched its summer campaign ‘Best Between Friends’?

24. Which beauty brand has roped in actress Taapsee Pannu as brand ambassador?

25. Which innerwear brand has unveiled actor Kartik Aaryan as brand ambassador with its new campaign “Chumbak hai bhai”?

26. Which eyewear brand has launched the campaign ‘All Eyes On Me’ featuring actor Kartik Aaryan?

27. Which brand has launched the ‘Mana Telugu inti Kaaram’ for its chilli powder?

28. Which brand has launched the ‘#AbDhoopKyaRokegi’ campaign for its SPF 60 PA+++ sweat and water-resistant sunscreen gel crème?

29. Which cancer hospital chain has launched the "The Breast Cancer Push Away Bra" campaign to raise awareness about breast self-check-up in India?

30. Which smartphone maker has named Ravi Kunwar to manage the Indian operations?

31. Which jewellery brand launched the campaign ‘#CommitToLove’, featuring South Indian celebrity couples, Tarini Kalingarayar and Kalidas Jayaram, and Reba John and Joemon Joseph?

32. Which crowdfunding platform launched the campaign ‘#LeaveNoMotherBehind’?

33. Chalet Airport Hotel has signed a franchise agreement with which company for the upcoming new luxury hotel at terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi?

34. The Delhi High Court has restrained Zydus Wellness Limited from using which word after dairy products maker Delhi Marketing filed a plea saying the name is similar to its own brand name?

35. Which luxury travel company said it has become the first and only Indian travel company to be an associate member of the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO)?

36. Which company as launched Bagcrete, a hassle-free and user-friendly concrete solution for all types of construction demands?

37. Which Vancouver (Canada)-headquartered SaaS cloud-native product and pricing solutions provider has appointed Suja Chandy as Managing Director, India?

38. Marking its 50th anniversary, which brand, known primarily for batteries, has unveiled its new brand identity, with the positioning 'For the new you'?

39. Which brand has released a new campaign with its brand ambassador, actress Dia Mirza, for its mineral-based sun care range?

40. Maruti Suzuki's WagonR has crossed which cumulative sales milestone?

41. Which health-tech startup has launched its first 360-degree campaign, featuring actor Ayushmann Khurrana, on the issue of blood tests?

42. Which skincare brand has launched the campaign ‘Beautiful is Everyday’ for the launch of three new variants of its signature BB Pro Face Cream?

43. Which multi-asset brokerage firm has launched its first-ever digital branding campaign ‘#tradesmarter’?

44. Which smartphone brand has launched its latest campaign 'Capture Beyond Boundaries'?

45. Which company has unveiled a new digital campaign, ‘Slurp Up the Fun’, with the introduction of Cashew Butterscotch Ice Cream Flavor Milkshake?

46. Which education company launched the campaign 'The Perfect Mother' for Mother’s Day?

47. Which consumer electronics brand has launched the ‘#PitchPerfectView’ campaign as part of its collaboration with Sunrisers Hyderabad?

48. PVR Pictures has been renamed. What is it called now?

49. Which dairy company last week announced its foray into the organic fruits and vegetables segment?

50. Which MNC last week named Samir Jain, currently managing director at Bunge India, as its new president for India, effective August?

51. Pramod Bhasin has been appointed as new chairman of which industry body, effective April 1, 2023?

52. Zomato has released the first ad for its affordable home meals offering with the positioning 'it feels home!'. What it been branded as?

53. Which cement brand unveiled its new brand film “Adoption”?

54. Which travel portal has launched its latest campaign ‘#SabkaYaarDegaHazaar’?

55. Which original ethical British beauty brand has launched the "changemaking beauty" campaign in India?

56. Which omnichannel fine jewellery brand has launched its latest campaign ‘Big Gold Upgrade’?

57. Which beauty brand has unveiled its latest campaign, "My Shade, My Story," a celebration of its iconic Double Wear Stay-In-Place Foundation?

58. US ecommerce rollup firm Thrasio has divested the majority of its holding in which consumer durables brand in India to the latter’s founders and investors?

59. The chairman of which business group passed away in London last week at the age of 87?

60. Ravneet Kaur, a 1988 batch Punjab cadre Indian Administrative Service officer, will be the first fulltime woman chairperson of which regulatory body?

61. Which group has announced the acquisition of Just Watches, a Mumbai-headquartered premium watch retail brand, for an unspecified amount?

62. Which startup mission has been ranked as the world’s top public business incubator by the UBI Global World Benchmark Study 2021-2022 of Business Incubators and Accelerators?

63. Which footwear brand has announced its collaboration with cricketer Umran Malik for the launch of its Nitrofly range?

64. Which soap brand has launched the television campaign 'Ab Chaleyga Khoobsurati Ka Jadoo’?

65. Which ERP software brand has launched the campaign ‘Badhaye Business Ka Sense’?

66. In a first, which automobile company’s dealer has roped in former cricketer Kapil Dev as brand icon?

67. Which Delhi-based real estate developer has acquired Shipra Mall in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, through an auction for about Rs 551 crore?

68. Which company has received the NCLT nod to acquire National Steel & Agro Industries for Rs 425 crore?

69. Which group has become the first jewellery group in India to obtain a TRQ (Tariff Rate Quota) license from the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)?

70. SBI has become the first bank in India to cross which milestone annual net profit mark?

71. Almost three years after getting banned in India, which Chinese online fast fashion brand is re-entering India in partnership with the country's leading retailer Reliance Retail?

72. The Reserve Bank of India last week announced the withdrawal of which denomination currency note from circulation, citing its ´Clean Note Policy´?

73. India´s public and private defence production units have crossed which milestone mark of goods and services during the current financial year?

74. Lifestyle recently opened a store in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Which milestone store count did it touch in India with this launch?

75. Who has been given France's highest civilian award Chevalier de la Legion d'honneur for his contributions to strengthen the trade relationship between India and France?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 999 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 998

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

1. Global private equity firm Blackstone has signed a binding agreement to acquire a controlling stake in which hospital chain from TPG?

2. Which snack brand has entered India's ethnic snacks market with the launch of its ‘Namkeen’ sub-brand, and has roped in actor Varun Dhawan as brand ambassador?

3. Which homegrown private equity fund is diversifying into public market investing through a dedicated alternative investment fund (AIF) called Clarus?

4. Which Norwegian preschool chain will open 100 schools in India in next three years at an investment of Rs 100 crore?

5. Which motorcycle brand has launched a video featuring the rock band Girish and the Chronicles, and the Sufi band Kabir Café?

6. Which health-tech company has launched the ‘#WorryNot’ campaign, a multi-platform initiative to support people living with type 2 diabetes?

7. Which curated premium platform for mother and baby products has announced Masoom Minawala – first-time mom, influencer, entrepreneur - as its digital brand ambassador?

8. Which footwear brand has joined hands with rapper, King, to unveil its new collection?

9. Japanese financial services firm Daiwa Securities Group has agreed to pick up a little over 15% stake in which Ashok Wadhwa-led financial services firm?

10. Air conditioner maker Daikin Airconditioning India has crossed which turnover milestone in FY23?

11. Manan Khurma, the founder and chairman of which online math class startup, has returned as its CEO?

12. Travel portal MakeMyTrip has collaborated with which MNC to use generative AI to make travel planning accessible, by introducing voice-assisted booking in Indian languages?

13. Which company’s Crop Protection Business has announced the introduction of PYNA, an umbrella brand for sustainable cotton production?

14. Which company has announced the launch of Pump’d, a direct-to-consumer fashion wear brand for athletes?

15. Which cosmetics major has announced actress and former Miss World, Manushi Chhillar, as its newest global brand ambassador?

16. Which lubricants brand has announced the launch of Gulf Fan Academy, an interactive gaming platform that will host various engagements with the aim to gratify cricketing enthusiasts?

17. Which brand has launched a DVC campaign for its newly launched Summerwala Sharbat, with ‘Swad Jo Dilaye Bachhpan Ki Yaad’ tagline?

18. Which kids wear manufacturer has roped in actress Kajal Aggarwal as brand ambassador?

19. In line with the core purpose of ‘Help India Eat Better’, ITC Foods launched its first millet cookies as part of which brand?

20. Tata Motors’ Tiago electric vehicle has crossed which deliveries milestone in less than four months?

21. Which Warburg Pincus-backed and US-based fintech software company modernising mortgage servicing for banks and lenders has opened its non-US headquarters in Chennai?

22. Which brand has launched the “For Every Mom, Through Every Change” campaign for its mother & baby care range, featuring actress Sonam A. Kapoor?

23. Which sports brand has launched the ‘Propah Lady’ campaign featuring actress and brand ambassador Anushka Sharma?

24. Which marketplace for cars on rent has unveiled its new campaign ‘#ApniHiSamjho’?

25. Which D2C ethnic wear brand has appointed former Microsoft Cloud & Amazon executive Raghu Sethuraman as Chairman and CEO?

26. Which diversified group has signed former cricketer Sourav Ganguly as its new brand ambassador, to primarily focus on agricultural technologies, EVs, and education?

27. Which social networking firm last week announced that it will close down its last service available in China, citing “fierce competition and a challenging macroeconomic climate”?

28. Which edtech brand has unveiled its new campaign ‘double advantage’?

29. Which edible oil brand has launched the 'Achaar ka perfect jodidaar' campaign to promote its special pickle pack?

30. The Public Enterprise Selection Board (PESB) has recommended the name of Parminder Chopra to succeed as the next CMD of which PSU?

31. Which beverage brand has revealed its new global brand platform, 'There's no flavour like your flavour', alongside a new visual identity system?

32. Which company has launched a new appliance brand named Nex?

33. Which French drugmaker’s India unit said its board has approved demerger of consumer health business into its proposed wholly-owned subsidiary, subject to approvals?

34. Which MNC said it has made an equity investment in Gurgaon, Haryana-based software development platform Builder(dot)ai?

35. Karthik Balagopalan will be the new India MD for which sportswear MNC?

36. Which confectionery brand has roped in cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur, and digital influencer RJ Sukriti as key protagonists for its ‘Mood Ting Tong League’ campaign?

37. Which beverage brand has unveiled its new campaign “Jo banaye, special ban jaaye”?

38. Which hair nourishment brand has released an ad featuring Rubal Shekhawat, Femina Miss India 2022 first runner up, with the positioning 'Hair Damage ko karo 100% tak Repair'?

39. Which QSR chain has released a new campaign, ‘#ItStartsWithYourName’, with a renewed lens on personal connections and relationships?

40. SN Subrahmanyan will take over as the chairman of which company with effect from October 1, 2023?

41. Which electric bike brand has roped in actor Vicky Kaushal as brand ambassador and has launched a campaign with the positioning "The 22nd Century Motorbike"?

42. Which company is launching a subscription service called Avolve that promises to cut down the tyre costs of truck fleets by 10%-15% through more efficient tyre management?

43. Which smartphone company has signed a deal with the Argentine Football Association to sponsor the country’s national soccer team?

44. Mutual fund assets under management (AUM) crossed which milestone mark for the first time ever in April?

45. Which company will set up a new subsidiary ‘Nippo Green Energy Pvt Ltd’ as a joint venture with Apollo Hospitals Enterprises?

46. Which new food delivery application has roped in actor and entrepreneur Suniel Shetty as brand ambassador and investor?

47. Which smartphone brand has launched its newest model with the ‘Return of the King’ campaign?

48. Which furniture and lifestyle brand has unveiled its ‘The Home Sapiens’ campaign?

49. Which mother and child care brand has launched its Mother’s Day campaign ‘#ComebackYourWay’, featuring sports celebrity Sania Mirza?

50. Who has been announced as Gucci's first Indian global brand ambassador?

51. Which manufacturer of E-Rickshaws and E-Cargo has announced the onboarding of actor Aman Yatan Verma as its brand ambassador?

52. Which airline has released a short film ‘It's A Mom Thing’ to celebrate Mother’s Day with an artistic tribute to mothers around the world, and the things they do for their loved ones?

53. Which lingerie and athleisure brand has unveiled its latest campaign ‘Everybody Is Fab’, featuring actress Rakul Preet Singh?

54. Which beverage brand has unveiled its Mother’s Day campaign ‘#MyTurnToCare’, where it will be creating unique, specially curated, personalized packs for consumers?

55. Which watch brand has launched its Mother’s Day campaign ‘#MOMentsTogether’?

56. Which paints company has launched its Mother’s Day campaign ‘#GiftingMadeEzy’?

57. Which online bus ticketing platform has released a film, titled ‘Give maa a break’, to mark Mother’s Day?

58. Which e-commerce company has launched the ‘#DeliverTheLove’ Mother’s Day campaign?

59. Which electronics company launched the Mother’s Day campaign ‘#MaaMakesItBetter’?

60. Which Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) in the Indian power sector has taken over Virescent Renewable Energy Trust, also floated by the same fund, KKR?

61. Which salt and spices brand has launched the campaign ‘#MaaKaEhsaas’?

62. Which premium western women’s wear brand is celebrating the unconventional paths of mothers from different walks of life, in its digital campaign, ‘#DearMaa’?

63. Which business group is celebrating Mother’s Day in an unconventional style, with ‘#PerfectforMomRecipes’?

64. Which company has launched ‘#MakeYourBreak’ campaign to help mothers re-enter the workforce after a career break?

65. Which brand has launched the ‘Furniture that is Built To Last’ campaign, using sumo wrestlers to demonstrate the strength of its sofas and beds?

66. Which mutual fund has launched the ‘#RideTheMomentum’ campaign to help people invest in stock markets?

67. Which Indian lifestyle brand has launched the film ‘A day of joy, a celebration of a lifetime’ for Mother’s Day?

68. Which musical instruments company has launched its latest campaign, ‘No Screen Summer’?

69. Rajkot-based investment firm Plutus Investments and Holding Private Limited has acquired which apparel company for under Rs 100 crore, as a going concern in accordance with an NCLT order?

70. Which state has ranked first in the Indian Manufacturing Innovation Index (IMII) 2021-22?

71. Advertising executive Linda Yaccarino will be the new CEO of which social media company?

72. Macquarie Capital has acquired a majority stake in which Network as a Service (NaaS) provider in India for $100 million?

73. Which matrimony brand has roped in Punjabi actress and singer Nimrat Khaira for its latest regional marketing campaign ‘#SwagNaalSwagat’?

74. Which life insurance brand has launched its Mother’s Day campaign ‘#ZindagiUnlimited’?

75. Which airport in India has emerged as the most punctual airport in the world with an on-time performance of 90.43%, in March 2023, as per aviation analytical firm Cirium?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 998 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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rajeev kondapalli

Biz Quizzard 997

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

1. Reliance Consumer Products has tied up with Sri Lanka-based Ceylon Beverage International to co-pack and manufacture its Campa soft drinks cans. Which former cricketer is its promoter?

2. Government has appointed Debadatta Chand, who is currently the Executive Director, as MD and CEO of which bank?

3. Rajneesh Karnatak has joined which bank as its managing director and chief executive officer?

4. Which glass maker has completed the Rs 400-crore acquisition of the Uttar Pradesh-based Twiga Fiberglass Ltd, a company that manufactures glass wool?

5. Which performance wear brand has announced the signing of swimmer Chahat Arora?

6. Which paint company has officially signed badminton players Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy?

7. Which spirits major has appointed Jean Touboul as its new managing director for India with effect from May 1, 2023?

8. Which fashion ecommerce company has launched a fashion discovery portal for Gen-Z consumers, called FWD, in its mobile application?

9. Canada’s Brookfield Asset Management has acquired a 51% controlling stake in Rostrum Realty Pvt Ltd, a real estate joint venture company with which business group?

10. India’s goods and services tax (GST) collections in April rose 12% from the year earlier to an all-time monthly high. What amount?

11. Which company has shut its premium grocery delivery pilot, Handpicked?

12. The Specified Undertaking of the Unit Trust of India (SUUTI) has exited which bank, three decades after founding it?

13. Which pan masala brand has onboarded former cricketers Virender Sehwag and Sunil Gavaskar as its endorsers?

14. Which brand has onboarded cricketer Shubman Gill for endorsing its latest line-up of smartwatches?

15. Which watch brand has launched the ‘Choice of The Titans’ campaign, featuring Gujarat Titans cricketers Shubman Gill, Wriddhiman Saha, and Rahul Tewatia?

16. Which loyalty rewards marketing facilitator has launched a television commercial featuring brand ambassador and cricketer MS Dhoni for its core product single(dot)id?

17. Which company has launched its latest commercial under its ‘#SkinCarePeNoBreak’ campaign, featuring brand ambassador and actress Taapsee Pannu?

18. Which brand has launched a new TV commercial 'Make an Impression Naturally' for its range of perfumes, featuring actress Kriti Sanon?

19. Which small finance bank has launched the campaign ‘#ListenToDadiMaa’, featuring Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) cricketers?

20. India’s domestic air traffic numbers reached an all-time high on April 30. What count?

21. Which listed property technology firm has acquired assets and technology platform of neorealty investment platform Myre Capital in a part-cash part-equity deal?

22. Which fintech company has acquired a majority 51 per cent stake in Trillion Loans, a non-banking financial company?

23. Which telecom company last week announced a merger of its Sri Lanka operations with Dialog - a subsidiary of Malaysian multinational telecommunications conglomerate Axiata Group Berha?

24. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has given its go ahead to which Tata Group firm's proposed public issue?

25. Which gifting platform has announced a partnership with actress Kajol for its upcoming Mother's Day campaign?

26. Which hair fall solutions brand has unveiled a new campaign ‘#HopeForHair’, featuring actor Raj Kumar Rao?

27. Which mattress brand has launched a TVC campaign starring actress Tamannah Bhatia, ahead of the wedding season?

28. Which healthy snacking brand has announced the Indian Crunch League?

29. Which brand in the commercial beverage category has launched its new campaign and positioning, with ‘#LetsGetBrewing’ as the theme?

30. Which airline in India last week filed for voluntary insolvency proceedings before the Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)?

31. Which Korean skincare brand has announced Athiya Shetty as its first-ever brand face in India?

32. Which jobs site has unveiled its new campaign '#LetJobsFindYou'?

33. Which company, backed by Anand Mahindra and Aditya Pittie, has launched a new film content studio, MovieVerse Studios?

34. Who was last week appointed as the next President of the World Bank?

35. The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PSEB) last week recommended Central Coalfields CMD Polavarapu Mallikharjuna Prasad as the next Chairman and Managing Director of which PSU?

36. Which online grocery delivery service launched the 'Nahi Toh Mehenga Padega' campaign featuring actor Manoj Bajpayee?

37. Which brand has launched India’s first brewed flavoured seltzers, and has unveiled a campaign featuring wrestler - The Great Khali, and comedian, Rohan Joshi?

38. Which destination has appointed actor Ranveer Singh as destination brand ambassador for Indian market?

39. Which bags brand has launched a campaign, featuring actress Konkona Sen Sharma, to celebrate modern Indian women?

40. Which MNC has elevated Deepak Iyer as its executive vice-president and president for Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa (AMEA) effective June 5?

41. Which automobile brand has launched the ‘Life On Demand’ campaign featuring actor Amit Sadh?

42. Which grooming and personal care brand has amplified its "Shaving Se Snan Tak” campaign digitally?

43. Which higher education edtech company has launched its first brand film, ‘#AtkeMatRaho’?

44. Which curated tech-led investment platform has unveiled its latest campaign, “Cherry and Chill”?

45. Which company has concluded the sale of its port in Myanmar at a discounted price of $30 million after multiple delays in getting relevant approvals?

46. Which MNC has launched a feature that allows users to carry out online transactions without the need to punch in the cardholder verification value (CVV), if the card has been tokenized?

47. Which men’s grooming and lifestyle brand unveiled the campaign ‘Embrace the Tsunami Within’, featuring actor Vicky Kaushal, for the launch of its first aqua fragrance "Tsunami"?

48. BharatPe Group has announced that it will be rebranding which multi-brand loyalty program to Zillion?

49. Which home and sleep solutions brand has announced actor Ayushmann Khurrana as its new brand ambassador, and has launched the film 'Aaj thoda so lete hai na!'?

50. India’s telecom revenues have crossed which milestone mark for the first time in FY23?

51. Which software-as-a-service (SaaS) company has launched a privacy-centered browser, Ulaa?

52. Which packaged water brand has launched the ‘#CarryYourGame’ campaign, featuring award-winning athletes Lovlina Borgohain, Manpreet Singh, Ashwini Ponappa, and Nishad Kumar?

53. Which QSR chain announced the launch of its latest value range of Tasty Meals, starting at Rs 99, and released a TVC showcasing crazy dance moves on a unique ‘Ninety-Nine’ tune?

54. Which cosmetics brand has appointed Saahil Nayar as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately?

55. Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited (DCBL) has announced the launch of its new brand for the eastern states. Name it?

56. Which brand has unveiled a campaign for six new limited-edition deo parfums, launched as the official fragrance partners of Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore?

57. What will All India Radio be now called as?

58. Celebrating Earth Day in its own special way, which television channel launched a campaign titled ‘Care for Earth, Care for Life’?

59. Which company last week inaugurated what it claimed as the world’s biggest jewellery showroom, in Kozhikode?

60. Which company’s new SUV Elevate last week made its global debut in India?

61. Which company will acquire 51% stake in TCNS Clothing, owner of the listed women’s branded apparel retailer that owns brands such as W, Elleven and Aurelia, for Rs 1,650 crore?

62. Which company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire French pharmaceutical company Medisol, subject to approval from the French ministry of economy and finance?

63. Which company said its top-selling blood glucose monitoring device ‘Accu-Chek Active’ is now made in India?

64. A bankruptcy court has approved which US-based hedge fund’s application to acquire IVRCL Chengapalli Tollways through the insolvency process?

65. Which innerwear brand has roped in actor Yash as brand ambassador?

66. Which QSR chain has appointed Tarun Jain as its new CEO in India?

67. Which life insurance brand has launched its latest campaign ‘#InsureKareinBinaDelay’?

68. Actor Saif Ali Khan has been roped in as the brand ambassador of which hosiery brand?

69. Which sports brand has launched the 'I am the new' campaign with cricketer Suryakumar Yadav and actress Taapsee Pannu?

70. Rekha M Menon will retire from the position of senior managing director and chairperson in India of which IT and consulting major on June 30?

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Biz Quizzard 996

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period April 24 - 29. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which company has entered into a joint venture with Sonipat, Haryana-based Circle E Retail to vertically integrate its toy business?

2. Canadian investment firm Brookfield has picked up a 51% stake in which company supplying renewable energy to commercial and industrial establishments?

3. Which card payments major has paused its single-click checkout service for online transactions in India?

4. Which US housewares retailer filed for Chapter 11 in New Jersey after struggling to restructure debt, putting thousands of jobs on the line?

5. Which company has launched its latest ice cream campaign ‘#MotherPromise’, with the positioning 'maa jaisi'?

6. Which footwear brand has launched the campaign ‘Sar Utha, Kadam Badha’?

7. Which audio streaming platform has launched the ‘Dosti main No Breaks’ campaign for its Premium proposition?

8. The Delhi High Court has passed an order to restrain KCM Appliances from copying which company’s Svachh Pressure Cooker design?

9. Sidharth Rao passed away on April 21. He was the founder of which agency, which was acquired by dentsu in 2013?

10. Which company has entered the occasion wear segment with new brand Samoh?

11. Which company has entered into an exclusive partnership with UK-based boutique cafe group EL& N to open its gorgeously designed outlets in India?

12. Which adhesive brand has launched a campaign featuring Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) players KL Rahul, Deepak Hooda, and Nicholas Pooran?

13. Which company last week announced the much-awaited launch of its globally top-selling shingles vaccine Shingrix in India, at one-third of the US price?

14. LVMH has become the first European company to reach which market capitalization milestone?

15. Which Indian circus pioneer died at the age of 99 in Kerala’s Kannur on April 23?

16. Which celebrity kid has launched a new luxury streetwear brand ‘D Yavol’?

17. Which peanut butter brand has roped in actor Hrithik Roshan as brand ambassador?

18. Which steel company has launched a digital campaign featuring actor Vijay Deverakonda?

19. Parle has released a new campaign ‘Start your story’ for which sweet cookie brand?

20. Which company has entered into a definitive share purchase agreement to acquire Unichem Laboratories promoter's stake for Rs 1,034.06 crore in an all-cash deal?

21. Which brand consultancy has unveiled a special logo unit to mark the completion of its 10 years of operation in India?

22. Which diagnostics chain has released a digital film that is a part of the brand’s long-standing campaign, ‘Hum Fark Nahi Karte’?

23. Which fintech brand has launched the campaign ‘#ReviewedByExperts’ for its Wealth Monitor app?

24. Tech-based platform House of X has joined hands with which Indian pop star for its first-ever brand launch – Blanko, a fragrance range?

25. Which electric vehicle maker has launched the campaign ‘Make Promises Happen’?

26. Which actress has launched New Boo, a biodegradable reusable diaper brand?

27. Which industry body has appointed Anant Maheshwari, president, Microsoft India, as its chairperson for 2023-24?

28. The Family Office of which business personality has picked up a minority stake in men’s luxury footwear and fashion brand Louis Stitch?

29. Which company last week launched its specialty ophthalmology therapy CEQUA in India for the treatment of patients having dry eye disease (DED)?

30. Tata Starbucks, a joint venture between the Tata Group and Starbucks, crossed which milestone annual sales mark for the first time in FY23, after starting operations in the country a decade ago?

31. Arun Nanda will retire as the chairman of which hospitality company?

32. Hari Hara Mishra has taken charge as the CEO of which industry body?

33. Which fintech company has launched its latest campaign ‘Let’s talk money’?

34. Which global lifestyle brand has announced actor Aditya Roy Kapur as its newest brand ambassador, and launched the “That Summer Feeling” campaign?

35. Which beverage brand has unveiled an anthem ‘DARR NU DARA’, brought to life by Punjabi singer and youth icon, Guru Randhawa?

36. Which protein-snacking brand has unveiled its new TV campaign ‘Protein Police’, featuring actor and brand ambassador Kartik Aaryan?

37. Which edtech startup has entered B2B with the acquisition of Hyderabad-based Metamorphosis Edu in a cash and stock deal?

38. Which company last week launched the Comet EV, the most affordable electric passenger vehicle in the local market with the showroom price starting at Rs 7.98 lakh?

39. Which company last week said it has become a forerunner general insurance company in the country to accept the RBI’s Central Bank Digital Currency e-Rupee for premium payments?

40. India´s first water metro was flagged off last week. Which state?

41. Which brand for Italian wood finishes has launched its first India ad film 'The Mother's Visit'?

42. The aviation ministry last week issued a no objection certificate to which new airline that is being launched by Manoj Chacko, a veteran of travel industry?

43. Which spirit major’s India MD Paul-Robert Bouhier has resigned from his position within months of being assigned here?

44. Which automotive braking systems manufacturer has diversified into the lubricants space with the launch of its new brand Revia?

45. Which snack brand has appointed actor Saif Ali Khan as its brand ambassador, and also launched a new TVC ‘The Interview’?

46. Business and employment-focused social media platform LinkedIn has crossed which members milestone in India?

47. Which beverage brand has released a new campaign featuring actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu?

48. Which brand has unveiled a new campaign for its tender coconuts, that highlights their unique selling proposition of 'Zyaada Paani’?

49. Which consumer durables brand announced a new TVC campaign ‘Designed with You in Mind’ for its recently launched Onio series of fans?

50. Maruti Suzuki has become the first passenger vehicle maker in India to cross which revenue milestone, entering the league of top 30 automakers globally, as per data from Bloomberg?

51. Which GenZ fashion e-commerce brand has launched an influencers campaign “Your Vibe Your Tribe”?

52. Which real estate investment trust (REIT) has appointed Aravind Maiya as chief executive officer, with effect from July 1, 2023?

53. Which co-living and student housing platform has entered the mid-luxury hotel segment with the launch of Hotel Z Triloha in Bengaluru?

54. Hyderabad-based Sathavahana Ispat Limited has been merged with which steel pipes maker through an insolvency process?

55. Which bioscience company last week announced the launch of its biological agri-input business, Inera CropScience?

56. Which home interiors company has launched an affordable brand of home interiors ‘DOOWUP’, for mid-priced homes in the Rs 50 lakh to Rs 75 lakh segment?

57. Which footwear brand has launched the campaign '#StressKoDoRest', featuring actor and brand ambassador Salman Khan?

58. Sanjiv Kapoor has quit as the CEO-designate of which airline?

59. Which shared mobility company last week said it had opened bookings for its first personal electric two-wheeler Wynn for easy-mobility?

60. The government last week appointed Siddhartha Mohanty as the new Chairman of which PSU?

61. Kia India crossed which exports milestone mark in FY23?

62. Which realty firm’s rental arm DCCDL has bought 26.43% stake in Suncloud Solar for Rs 8.41 crore?

63. Venkatasamy Jagannathan, 79, has retired as the CEO of which health insurance company?

64. Which preventive genomics company launched BeautyMap, a DNA-based test to provide personalised recommendations for skin and hair care products?

65. Which company has acquired Raymond’s Consumer Care business, including men’s grooming brand Park Avenue, and sexual wellness brand KamaSutra, for Rs 2,825 crore through slump sale?

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Biz Quizzard 995

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period April 17 - 22. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which company has appointed Nalinikanth Gollagunta as CEO of its automotive business, a new position, effective April 4?

2. Which global hotels and casino-styled resorts chain has appointed former TGI Friday’s India head Rohan Jetley to lead its hotels and resorts division in India and Asia?

3. Which MNC has agreed to acquire Prometheus Biosciences for about $10.8 billion to bolster its presence in immunology?

4. Which gadget accessory and consumer electronics brand has roped in actor Tiger Shroff to launch ‘Seedhi Bass No Bakwass’ (#BornToBeFree) campaign?

5. Which company has rolled out a television campaign, featuring actor Ayushmann Khurrana, for India’s first Leak-proof* split Air Conditioner?

6. Which workforce management software provider said it will enter Malaysia, with the acquisition of job-matching and talent solutions platform Troopers?

7. Which MNC has acquired a 15% stake in food delivery platform Thrive owner Hashtag Loyalty, marking its first investment in a startup in the country?

8. Which company has entered into an agreement with Mahindra Industrial Park Chennai (MIPCL) to set up its first manufacturing facility for air conditioners and compressors in India?

9. Which company has launched Nirmaan, a platform to help MSMEs grow their businesses?

10. Which country has emerged as India's biggest trading partner in 2022-23?

11. The National Company Law Tribunal has approved the resolution plan of which company for acquiring Indian Steel Corporation for Rs 897 crore?

12. Which jewellery brand has roped in actress Ishaa Saha as its regional brand ambassador?

13. Which fintech platform has announced the onboarding of Ranbir Kapoor as its new brand ambassador?

14. Which company has introduced its ActivBLDC range of ceiling fans through its new TVC campaign “Energy-saving ka waada, hawa adhuri nahin zyada”?

15. Which D2C ethnic wear brand has roped in actress Vidya Balan as its brand ambassador?

16. Which writing instruments brand has launched its nationwide sustainability campaign ‘Write to Recycle’?

17. Which company unveiled its new campaign 'Baat Sapno Ki Hai', starring cricketers Hardik Pandya, Shubman Gill, and Kane Williamson for its gold loans?

18. Which beverage brand unveiled its new campaign 'Tea for Tamilians' for Tamil New year?

19. Which teeth alignment brand has launched a campaign featuring cricketers Harbhajan Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal?

20. Which ethnic apparel retailer has appointed Rajeshwari Srinivasan as its CEO?

21. Which beverage brand has launched a television commercial featuring musician Anirudh Ravichander singing an anthem?

22. Which beverage chain has launched the campaign ‘#AisaBhiHoSaktaHai’ to introduce its summer beverage called the Chai Frappe?

23. Which Tata group company last week named former Intel Foundry Services president Randhir Thakur as its new chief executive and managing director?

24. Which company is piloting 1-hour e-commerce delivery of toys, electronics, gadgets, and home and kitchen products under a new vertical called Maxx?

25. Rediffusion Brand Solutions has launched an all-women’s ad agency that aims to champion the perspective of women in brand advertising. What has it been branded as?

26. Which jewellery brand has signed actress Alia Bhatt as its new brand ambassador?

27. Which soap and personal care brand has roped in actress Rakul Preet Singh as its new brand ambassador?

28. Which footwear brand has unveiled its latest 24x7 Glam Collection with a campaign film featuring its brand ambassador, actress Disha Patani?

29. The total balance in the basic bank accounts under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) has crossed which milestone mark?

30. Brussels-based Verlinvest has made its first investment in the Indian healthcare sector, acquiring a controlling stake in which fertility chain?

31. Celebrating 170 years of Indian Railways Day, which MNC launched the campaign ‘#PartnersInProgress’ as an ode to Indian Railways and its commitment to nation-building?

32. Which company last week launched a wholly-owned subsidiary Neobrands, marking its entry into the fast-growing apparel fashion business?

33. Which game developer has recently launched a digital-first campaign to promote the release of its latest game ‘Road To Valor: Empires’?

34. Which bank has signed cricketer Virat Kohli as its brand influencer?

35. Which brand has launched the range of its new ceiling fans with unique Super5TuffTM technology through a pan-India multimedia campaign?

36. Which brand has unveiled a new campaign ‘Bachat ka link’, featuring actor and brand ambassador Pankaj Tripathi, for its new range of energy efficient BLDC fans and LED lights?

37. Which company has roped in actor Sonu Sood as its brand ambassador for Rebalanz VITORS™?

38. Which fragrance brand has unveiled a campaign featuring cricketer Shubman Gill to introduce its new range of deodorants?

39. Which professional skin care brand has launched its latest campaign, ‘Skin – We Treat It All’, featuring actress Neha Dhupia?

40. Cigarettes-to-hotels conglomerate ITC Ltd last week became the 11th listed Indian company to cross which milestone market capitalization mark?

41. Which NYSE-listed artificial intelligence-enabled legal technology company has set up an office in Gurugram, marking its entry into India?

42. Which wood panel manufacturer has launched its first-ever TVC, with the tagline ‘MDF ka doosra naam’, featuring Delhi Capitals cricketers David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, and Manish Pandey?

43. Which activewear brand for women has launched its new tee shirt - ‘The Last Tee’ - engineered to last longer than any other tee, for more than 750 days?

44. Which company has signed definitive agreements to acquire VPS Group’s Medeor Hospital in Manesar, Gurugram, for Rs 225 crore?

45. Which out-of-hospital care firm has acquired Bengaluru-based Nightingales Home Healthcare Services in a share swap deal?

46. Actor Akshay Kumar and former cricketer Virendra Sehwag have invested an undisclosed amount in which Pune-based farming startup?

47. Which Ahmedabad-based software solutions provider has announced acquisition of city-based Techno Infonet in an all-cash deal?

48. Which rash-free baby care brand has launched its latest campaign ‘Every Mother is a protector’, in association with actress Dia Mirza, a strategic investor and brand ambassador?

49. Which company has released its ‘Coolest Third Umpire’ campaign, featuring actor Kiku Sharda, for its new range of air conditioners?

50. Which consumer goods company is acquiring Brahmins, a spice mix and ready-to-cook food brand based in Kerala?

51. Which brand has launched the campaign ‘#NecessoryNotAccessory’ for sunglasses?

52. Which QSR chain has launched the ‘Mood Badle, Pizza Badle’ campaign, featuring actors Saif Ali Khan and Shehnaaz Gill?

53. Which brand has launched the campaign ‘“Thincredible” – Crafted for the Incredible’ to announce its new laptop series?

54. Which hosiery brand has launched the campaign 'Play Mode On', featuring 5 Rajasthan Royals cricketers, to promote Athleisurewear?

55. Which sarees brand has launched its Eid campaign ‘Rishte Bunte Hain Dil Se Hi’?

56. Which corporate CSR program has released its new campaign "Bridging The #InvisibleGap"?

57. Which company, which makes batteries for electric vehicles, said it has commercially launched India's first indigenously made lithium-ion battery cell?

58. Which British coffee and sandwich chain opened its first shop in the country's financial hub Mumbai last week, as part of its franchise agreement with Reliance Brands?

59. Which company said it has introduced an electric bicycle named VirBike?

60. Which company has acquired beverages brand Raskik and candy brand Toffeeman in the quarter ended March 2023, adding to its existing FMCG portfolio?

61. Which food and agri-tech platform last week announced the launch of a wholly-owned subsidiary ‘BrandsNext’ to exclusively focus on its fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) business?

62. Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL) has achieved which cumulative production milestone from its Kherki Dhaula plant situated in Gurugram?

63. Which motorcycle accessory brand has announced the launch of its new manufacturing company Metalverse?

64. Which company launched the 'Insurance Your Way' campaign?

65. Which craft beer brand said its Mysuru brewery has become India’s first net zero brewery?

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Biz Quizzard 994

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period April 10 - 15. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Sales of electric vehicles in India crossed which milestone mark for the first time last financial year?

2. Which eyecare brand has launched the campaign ‘Acha Hua’?

3. Which general insurance brand launched the campaign “Sweet Nothings” to raise diabetes awareness?

4. Which brand has launched an exquisite jewellery collection, Thanjavur, to mark the occasion of Akshay Tritiya?

5. Which diversified engineering company has entered into a definitive agreement for the multi-tranche acquisition of Excel ControLinkage Private Ltd?

6. Which luxury brand, owned by PVH Corp, has roped in actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu as the new face of the brand?

7. Which smartphone maker has launched the campaign “Atke Nahi Hatke”?

8. Which digital healthcare platform has launched the ‘#HealthForAll’ campaign, commemorating the 75th World Health Day hosted by World Health Organisation globally?

9. Which raw material procurement and financing platform for small and medium enterprises has agreed to buy 100% of Koeleman India, marking its entry into the food processing sector?

10. The learning and assessments focused strategic unit of which Indian IT firm has been selected by Oxford University to deliver a share of the university's admissions tests from 2023 onwards?

11. Which company has signed an agreement with MU Ionic Solutions Corporation (MUIS), Japan, to acquire manufacturing technology licence for production of electrolytes in India?

12. Which platform for content creators and influencers has released its new awareness campaign with cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni?

13. Which weather and climate forecasting, information, and risk management company has unveiled its new branding and identity, including new logo, and tagline "Beyond Weather"?

14. Which snack brand has launched a LinkedIn campaign for its latest offering – ‘Sizzlin’ Hot’?

15. Which footwear brand has rolled out its new campaign, with the positioning 'Har Kadam Aapke Saath'?

16. Which conglomerate has sold its entire shareholding of 26% in its joint venture Espirit Hotels?

17. Dolly Jha has quit as the MD of which media measurement firm?

18. Which online travel company has released its new campaign, featuring actors and brand ambassadors Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, for its ‘Book With Zero Payment’ feature?

19. Which on-demand convenience delivery platform has rolled out 2 new TVCs under its “Match Day Mania” campaign for the ongoing cricket season, featuring actress Neena Gupta?

20. Which technology MNC has launched its India edition of ‘Work For Humankind,’ which will use its smarter technology to revive millet cultivation in Kerala’s Kanthalloor village?

21. Which beauty and skincare brand has announced the appointment of Vikas Gupta as CEO?

22. Which chocolate brand has launched the campaign ‘Imagine karo, kuch naya seekho’?

23. Which men’s grooming brand has rolled out a campaign featuring brand ambassador and actor Yash to announce the launch of its latest personal care range?

24. Which chef-crafted instant foods brand has onboarded cricketer Hardik Pandya as an investor and brand ambassador?

25. Which microblogging platform has been merged with X Corp?

26. Which on-demand logistics company has unveiled its new logo as part of a brand refresh activity showcasing the company’s evolution and diversification of business verticals since its launch?

27. Which inter-city electric bus brand has launched its first ad film?

28. Which technology-led Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company has unveiled HACHI as its safety mascot under its campaign ‘India @ 100, growing responsibly and safely’?

29. Which masculine brand has ventured into face care with an advanced range of face washes and has roped in actor Varun Dhawan as brand ambassador?

30. Which brand has emerged as the second-strongest tyre brand in the world, according to the latest report by the U.K.-based Brand Finance?

31. Which consumer electronics and home appliances company has announced the appointment of Pranab Mohanty as India CEO?

32. Which online stock brokerage firm has formed a joint venture (JV) with wealth management platform Smallcase for the mutual fund business?

33. Which MNC has launched the PC Game Pass service in 40 new countries after previewing the service in these countries over the past two months?

34. Which sports management company has signed a multi-year talent management contract with cricketer Tilak Varma?

35. Which edtech major has launched Cohesive AI, an AI editor that enables users to create content?

36. Who received the ´Business Leader of the Decade Award´ at All India Management Association´s (AIMA) 13th Managing India Awards ceremony on April 11?

37. Which cosmetics major roped in Suhana Khan, Ananya Birla, and Eksha Subba as brand ambassadors, and has extended its association with sportsperson PV Sindhu?

38. Which financial services company has released its new campaign "Pay Kar Befikar" for the Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023?

39. Which streaming platform and Lacoste have joined hands to launch a new collection based on shows streamed on the former?

40. Which noted industrialist passed away last week at the age of 99?

41. Which performance and lifestyle footwear brand has launched the 'Make Walking Your Workout' campaign, featuring actress Ananya Panday, for its GO WALK collection?

42. Which PE firm has signed agreements to acquire 100% equity stake in Hyderabad based Navayuga group's toll road - Navayuga Udupi Tollway - for an enterprise value of Rs 924 crore?

43. Monthly inflows through the mutual fund systematic investment plan (SIP) route crossed which milestone mark for the first time in March?

44. Which automobile MNC has unveiled Urus S at prices starting from Rs 4.18 crore (ex-showroom India)?

45. Which online marketplace has launched its latest advertising campaign, featuring cricketer and brand ambassador Shikhar Dhawan?

46. Which fashion marketplace has roped in cricketer Virat Kohli as brand ambassador and has launched the “Be Extraordinary Every Day” campaign?

47. Which watch brand has launched the ‘Love Yourself Boldly’ campaign, featuring actress and brand ambassador Alia Bhatt?

48. Which ice cream brand has launched the music video ‘Dil Bole Waah Waah Waah’?

49. Which ethnic wear brand has launched its Summer Wedding ’23 campaign, featuring actress Mrunal Thakur, with the theme ‘Shaadi toh jaise ek beautiful si saree hai’?

50. Which company has become the first Indian company to have over 50 lakh shareholders, according to the shareholding pattern on March-end?

51. Which consumer electronics company has appointed Vikram Surendran as its new CEO with effect from, 12th April 2023?

52. Which mutual fund has launched the campaign ‘Zindagi ke liye SIP’ to educate investors about SIP?

53. Which French premium furniture maker and retailer is going to re-enter India in its third such attempt?

54. Tata Group’s super app Tata Neu has launched an edtech vertical. What is it called?

55. Which company has announced the roll-out of its ‘adventure touring’ tyres and superbike tyres such as Roadhound, Duratrail, and Terrabite?

56. Compact SUV sales crossed which milestone mark in FY23?

57. Which company last week said it plans to launch its new entry-level SUV Exter in the second half of this year?

58. Which personal care brand has roped in cricketer Shubman Gill as Shower Ambassador, and has launched a television commercial for its charcoal soap with the positioning 'Mazze Ki Freshness'?

59. Which homegrown wearables brand has launched four smartwatches under its ‘Femme Collection’, from an introductory price of Rs 1999?

60. Which MNC will open its first company-owned retail store in India in Mumbai on April 18?

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Biz Quizzard 993

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period April 03 - 08. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which steel maker said on April 1 it posted record-high annual production in the 2022/23 year ending March 31?

2. The National Company Law Tribunal has approved which company’s Rs 1,485-crore offer for Karaikal Port, which is being sold through the insolvency and bankruptcy code (IBC) process?

3. Which digital payments provider has rolled out its new campaign, featuring actor Vicky Kaushal, with the positioning 'Safe rahne ka smart tareeka'?

4. Which bank unveiled a new campaign, featuring veteran actor Gulshan Grover, to create awareness on Safe Banking practices?

5. Which digital investment platform rolled out a new campaign, ‘Invest right’, for IPL?

6. Which fashion brand launched the campaign ‘#EscapeReality’ featuring actress Malaika Arora?

7. Which dermatologist-formulated skincare brand launched its April Fools Day campaign ‘#DermatKnowsBest’, featuring actress Raashi Khanna?

8. Which company has completed the purchase of a 71% equity stake in the 1,200-MW Lanco Anpara Power plant more than six months after lenders declared it as the preferred bidder?

9. Which company is gearing up to take on one of Abbott India's top selling synthetic hormone brand Duphaston (dydrogesterone) by setting up a dedicated factory in Udaipur, Rajasthan?

10. Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting (WCCL) has crossed which annual turnover milestone in FY23?

11. Which airline in India has completed the hive-off of its cargo and logistics arm into a separate entity from April 1?

12. Electric vehicle maker Hero Electric last week said it has achieved which annual sales milestone for the second consecutive financial year?

13. Which Gujarat-based diversified conglomerate has acquired a 100% stake in Stericon Pharma Private Limited, a Bangalore-based contract development manufacturing organisation (CDMO)?

14. In the 2022-23 fiscal, which country emerged as the biggest buyer of Indian pulses, with the import value exceeding $100 million for the first time?

15. Which quick service restaurant (QSR) chain has onboarded cricketer Hardik Pandya as its first-ever brand ambassador in India?

16. Which MSME lending fintech platform has launched the ‘Fund Island’ film for its new app?

17. Singapore-based Avyan Holdings and which Delhi-based out-of-home (OOH) media company have formed a joint venture called Prooh Technologies?

18. Which beauty major is buying Australian brand Aesop in a deal that values it at $2.5 billion, its biggest brand acquisition?

19. Which motorcycle maker announced the appointment of Kenichi Umeda as its new Managing Director?

20. Which company is foraying into ecommerce with a separate app, ‘Pincode’, that will work through the ONDC (open network for digital commerce) network?

21. Which insurtech startup has acquired Verak, a Mumbai-based SME insurance distribution startup?

22. Ashwani Kumar has stepped down as the chief executive officer (CEO) of which renewable energy company?

23. Which customer engagement software provider has acquired Texas-headquartered Brierley+Partners, which provides loyalty solutions to global brands, from Japan-based Nomura?

24. Which automobile company in India has announced the elevation of Rajesh Mittal as the first Indian president of the company?

25. Which company has entered into a commercial agreement with Swedish tech start-up, Blixt Tech AB, to introduce Solid State Circuit Breaker (SSCB) technology in the domestic market?

26. Which prickly heat talc brand has launched its summer campaign ‘Garmi ki Pakad’?

27. The new edition of which automobile brand is being promoted with the campaign 'Futuristic. Ferocious.'?

28. Which connected lifestyle tech brand has launched the digital campaign ‘#SunoDilKaShor’, featuring cricketer and brand ambassador, Virat Kohli?

29. Which consumer appliance retailer has launched its summer campaign 'Magical Summer'?

30. Which Indian company’s Singapore subsidiary has agreed to acquire 25% stake in German-based e-mobility firm Killwatt GmbH for cash consideration?

31. Which vernacular gaming platform has launched the campaign, ‘Khiladi ho? Khiladi chahiye?’?

32. Which luxury surfaces brand has roped in actress Vaani Kapoor as brand ambassador?

33. Which ride hailing company has launched the ‘Bike Wali Taxi, Sabse Saxi’ campaign?

34. Which motorcycle brand has launched the campaign 'Encounter new experiences'?

35. Which two-wheeler maker has announced the appointment of Tsutsumu Otani as the new President, CEO and Managing Director?

36. Which company will acquire MyInsuranceClub, an insurance web aggregator, from iGear Holdings, which is part of The Indian Express Group?

37. Which agritech firm has partnered with Novozymes South Asia Pvt. Ltd to launch its 100% soluble fertiliser ‘Poorna Advanced' with innovative LCO Promoter Technology?

38. Reliance Retail last week opened its first beauty store, Tira. Which city?

39. Which American pizza chain is re-entering India?

40. An Indian airport has for the first time made it to the list of the world’s top 10 busiest airports. Which city?

41. Which brand has released its latest digital campaign ‘Aise waise, Kaise bhi khao, Apni Chhoti Bhook Mitao’ to showcase its all-new Soya Bhurji?

42. Which new-age digital-first direct-to-consumer (D2C) luggage brand has signed cricketer Rishabh Pant as its brand ambassador?

43. Which D2C personal care brand has introduced its first-ever hair care range ambassador - actress Yami Gautam?

44. Which hair oil brand has launched the campaign 'Jaadu ki Champi' featuring actor Salman Khan?

45. Which dating app has launched its latest campaign - "Careful Before Committing"?

46. Which technology MNC has released a new film titled ‘Sab ki baat agar sunta main, toh sab jaisa ban jata’, featuring creative entrepreneur Vineet KKN Panchhi?

47. Which luggage brand has launched the campaign 'Born to Cross Boundaries' with brand ambassador and cricketer Virat Kohli?

48. Which jewellery company has launched the ‘#ShagunKiDhun’ campaign for its Bangle Utsav?

49. Which brand has released its new campaign ‘Fitness Ki Home Delivery!’, featuring brand ambassador and actor Milind Soman?

50. Which company, and its arm have reportedly raised a total of $5 billion in back-to-back foreign currency loans, the largest syndicated loan in India's corporate history?

51. Which startup that provides invaluable support to patients facing prospective surgery has launched its latest campaign ‘#SurgeryKeHarModPe’?

52. Which Taiwanese electronics company has forayed into the large appliances segment in India with the launch of its air conditioning and washing machine range?

53. Which Indian company has bagged a contract from the U.K. Ministry of Defence for the supply of spares, consumables and accessories for the Land Rover Wolf Platform?

54. Which fashion apparel brand for men unveiled actor Sidharth Malhotra as its new face?

55. Which blockchain-based fantasy sports platform has released the campaign ‘Khel On, Trade On’, featuring cricketer Robin Uthappa?

56. Which omni-channel jewellery brand has unveiled its new collection, Adaa?

57. Which D2C personal care brand has unveiled its latest campaign ‘Goodness Makes You Beautiful’?

58. Which investor and issuer solutions provider said it will acquire 100% stake in WebileApps (India) Private Limited, a Hyderabad-based enterprise product development and design company?

59. Which company has launched ‘Power To Do It All’ campaign for its latest range of laptops, featuring celebrities Yashaswini Dayama and Ahsaas Channa?

60. In what will be the largest private equity deal in the Indian healthcare sector, Temasek Holdings is acquiring an additional 41% stake in which company for Rs 16,500 crore?

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Biz Quizzard 992

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period March 27 - April 01. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which Australian personal protective equipment manufacturer has opened a factory at Perundurai in Tamil Nadu with an initial investment of $20 million to make surgical gloves?

2. Which ice cream brand has roped in cricketer Hardik Pandya as brand ambassador?

3. Which group announced its collaboration with US-based Serta Simmons Bedding for setting up two units for manufacturing high-end luxury mattresses for the Indian market?

4. Which brand has launched its latest range of chilli blends crafted specially for Karnataka, and has signed actor Ramesh Aravind as brand ambassador?

5. Which company and Premji Invest have joined hands to acquire Lotus Surgicals Pvt Ltd, which is engaged in the business of wound closure products, for an estimated sum of Rs 348 crore?

6. Which health insurance third-party administrator is set to acquire 100% stake in Raksha Insurance TPA in what could be the largest deal in third-party administrator or TPA space?

7. Which sporting goods brand unveiled the Rockrider E-ST100 electric cycle for flat and steep terrains for Indian consumers?

8. Which company has launched a new TVC featuring brand ambassador MS Dhoni to promote its wide range of energy-efficient BLDC fans?

9. Which beverage brand has launched its new campaign featuring actress Mithila Palkar?

10. Which company has acquired Kolkata-based AMRI (Advanced Medical Research Institute) Hospitals in a deal worth Rs 2,400 crore?

11. Which packaged water company has unveiled its sustainability campaign ‘Greener Promise’?

12. Which premium tiles brand has renewed its association with actor Anil Kapoor for the 9th year in a row?

13. Which life insurance brand has unveiled its new film, ‘Chhoti Sindhu & Friends’, featuring badminton ace PV Sindhu?

14. Which footwear brand has unveiled its new campaign to announce the launch of its latest collection – Motomania?

15. Which fantasy sports platform has launched an ad '3 Idiots ka Press Conference... Cricket Pe?!?!'?

16. Which online property portal has rolled out its new campaign ‘#LineLagJayegi’?

17. Which jewellery company has ventured into the world of fashion jewellery with its new brand - Gargi Fashion Jewellery?

18. Which sports tech and media platform has acquired media content platform Kabaddi Adda for an undisclosed amount?

19. In a disruption to the edible oil retailing, which entity has launched a fixed-price retail pack of refined cottonseed oil for Rs 100?

20. Which business group last week said it has agreed to sell its insurance broking business to private equity (PE) firm Samara Capital for Rs 455 crore?

21. Which on-demand video streaming solutions company has appointed Ravikant Sabnavis as its new CEO?

22. Which company has partnered with JCW Japan, which manufactures vehicle-cleaning machines, to develop an automated and sustainable washing system for the Indian Railways and metros?

23. Which tyre brand has launched its new television commercial, featuring cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur?

24. Which sports broadcaster has launched a ‘Subtitled Feed’ for the hearing impaired?

25. Which windows and doors brand is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the campaign ‘Bees saal, tumhaara khayal’?

26. Which energy drink has launched its first national campaign 'Energy On, Game On'?

27. Which engine oil brand has launched a television commercial with the positioning ‘Saal bhar me 2000 km zyada chalne ka vaada’?

28. Which company last week said that it has received marketing authorization for its diabetes drug Soliqua (in pre-filled pen) from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO)?

29. Which wellness brand has launched the campaign “Ab Stress Nahi, De-stress Kijiye” for its Ashvagandha offering?

30. Which brand has been ranked as India’s Most Trusted Brand for the fourth consecutive year in TRA’s Brand Trust Report (BTR) 2023?

31. Godrej Consumer Products (GCPL) is aiming to ‘democratise’ the Rs 450 crore hair colour market in South India with the launch of a new shampoo hair colour brand priced at Rs 15. Name it?

32. Which global consumer finance provider has launched the campaign ‘Ummeed ka Tohfa’ on the occasion of the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan?

33. Which brand has launched the ‘Let There Be Sport’ campaign, featuring Virat Kohli, MC Mary Kom and Sunil Chetri?

34. Which company last week signed a joint venture agreement with an Eternal Tsingshan unit to develop a greenfield 200,000 metric-tonne nickel pig iron plant in Indonesia?

35. Which semiconductor and embedded design services and solutions company has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire Softnautics Inc. for $17.25 million?

36. Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu has invested in which Hyderabad-based food startup?

37. Which denim brand has launched its Summer Campaign for 2023, with the theme "Life Is Out There"?

38. Which adhesive brand has launched the campaign 'Maharani Ka Ghoda'?

39. Which spices brand has roped in actress Parineeti Chopra as its brand ambassador?

40. European aerospace major Airbus has awarded a contract to which Indian company to manufacture cargo and bulk cargo doors of the A320neo aircraft family?

41. Which eyewear brand has rolled out its new campaign 'Genuine Since'?

42. Which smartphone brand has launched a campaign for its new model, claimed to be India’s first phone that captures stunning photos with its industry-first Wedding Style Portrait Feature?

43. Which spirits major last week appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) Debra Crew as CEO to replace retiring long-time boss Ivan Menezes?

44. Which alcoholic beverages maker has agreed to buy a 10% stake in Spaceman Spirits Lab (SSLPL) for Rs 9.75 crore?

45. A consortium led by auto component maker Lifelong Group has acquired which automotive startup as part of a slump sale?

46. Which edtech company has hived off CodeChef, a competitive programming platform for students and programmers that it acquired in 2020?

47. Which direct-to-consumer beauty and personal care startup has set up a joint venture with actor Akshay Kumar to sell personal care and wellness products for men?

48. SpiceJet chief Ajay Singh has taken over as president of which industry body?

49. Which talc brand has rolled out its new campaign, featuring actor Varun Dhawan?

50. Automaker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd last week said it has crossed which milestone of cumulative exports since starting overseas shipments in 1986-87?

51. Which sports broadcaster has roped in actor Ranveer Singh as brand ambassador?

52. Which consumer appliances brand has unveiled its latest air coolers equipped with the 'DuraMarine Pump' through a new campaign?

53. Which spices brand, now owned by Dabur, last week launched a new, progressive version of its iconic jingle?

54. To celebrate World Backup Day, which falls on March 31st, which company launched the digital campaign “Backup Effortlessly”?

55. Which health insurance company launched the ‘Secure your Savings’ campaign?

56. Which company rolled out the campaign ‘#ClaimYourPleasure’ to announce the launch of its all-new homegrown sexual pleasure brand, MsChief?

57. Which philanthropist’s grant-making body last week announced a grant of Rs 100 crore for mental health research?

58. Which power company has re-appointed Praveer Sinha as CEO & managing director of the company for a period of four years?

59. Nuveen, an American investment manager with over $1.1 trillion of assets under management, has invested $30 million in which housing finance company in India for about a 33% stake?

60. Which company last week said it has acquired water tank maker Sintex for Rs 1,251 crore to expand its building material portfolio?

61. Which pet care company has announced the acquisition of D2C pet care company Capt Zack in a 100% cash and equity deal?

62. Ahead of the new academic year, which laptop maker has announced the launch of its latest ‘Back to School’ campaign?

63. Which chocolate brand is shining the spotlight on all sports and sportspeople, delivering an inclusive message with ‘#CheerForAllSports’ campaign?

64. Which textile brand has launched its influencer-led campaign with actor Aparshakti Khurana?

65. Which tyre brand has launched a campaign featuring cricketers Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill?

66. Which dairy brand has launched a jingle composed by music maestro Dr Ilaiyaraaja?

67. Footwear brand Campus Activewear has achieved which stores count milestone?

68. Ahead of Tata IPL 2023, which company has launched a campaign featuring cricketer Rishabh Pant for its in-app gaming property, ZPL?

69. Which FMCG and personal care company has announced the launch of its new brand, Truthsome?

70. Which two-wheeler maker has elevated its CFO Niranjan Gupta as the new CEO, effective May 1?

71. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has granted which new-age insurer a licence to operate a life insurance business?

72. Which energy management and automation MNC has appointed Deepak Sharma as the Zone President for greater India as well as its managing director and CEO?

73. Which chit fund company from Kerala has completed 25 years, and has unveiled a new logo?

74. Which electric equipment and home appliances manufacturer has appointed Rajan Gupta as its Managing Director and CEO, effective April 4?

75. Which polymer pipes and fitting manufacturer has launched a campaign featuring cricketers Mahindra Singh Dhoni and Chris Gayle to promote its 100% lead-free pipes?

76. Which general insurance company has launched the ‘Kum Padega’ campaign for health insurance?

77. Which ride hailing company has partnered with standup comedians to roll out the ‘#SaathChale’ campaign for autos?

78. Which e-marketplace has launched the “Shopping Aisa, India Jaisa” campaign for the cricket season?

79. Which UAE based food and beverage company has launched the ‘King of Dates’ campaign in India?

80. Which consulting firm has appointed tax expert Shefali Goradia as its next chairperson, effective April 1?

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Biz Quizzard 991

Biz Quizzard has completed 19 years, without missing a single week, and this edition marks the beginning of the 20th year. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey.  

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

1. Which company will manufacture India´s first fire-resistant steel structures at its unit in Raigarh, Chhattisgarh?

2. Which MNC agreed to buy Credit Suisse in a historic, government-brokered deal aimed at containing a crisis of confidence that threatened to spread across global financial markets?

3. Durex has launched what it claims as a first of its kind offering in the non-latex range of condoms. What has it been sub-branded as?

4. Which brand has launched its new sub-category 'U-19' innerwear for boys within the age bar of 13-19?

5. Which protein snacking bar has roped in actor Kartik Aaryan as brand ambassador?

6. Which packaged drinking water brand has roped in actor Hrithik Roshan as its brand ambassador?

7. Which sports nutrition brand has announced cricketer Shubman Gill as its new brand ambassador?

8. Which brand has launched the ‘#LookUp' campaign for its range of fans?

9. Which Pune-based jewellery company has announced the signing of actress Madhuri Dixit as its brand ambassador for the next two years?

10. Which company said it has completed its acquisition of MITRA Agro Equipments Private Ltd. (M.I.T.R.A) by increasing its shareholding from the existing 47.33% to 100%?

11. Which sportswear brand has roped in cricketer Dinesh Karthik as its brand ambassador?

12. Which online travel company has launched the ‘#BindassPlanKar’ campaign, featuring Delhi Capital cricketers?

13. Which brand from Reliance Industries has launched its newest collection of fine Italian suiting fabrics for the Indian market with the ‘#LifeTailored’ campaign?

14. Who has emerged as the country’s most valued celebrity of 2022 with a brand value of $181.7 million, according to Kroll’s latest Celebrity Brand Valuation Report?

15. Which cooling products maker last week said it has bagged four orders worth Rs 575 crore which mark its entry into the railway electrification space?

16. Manmeet K Nanda has been appointed the managing director and chief executive officer of which investment promotion and facilitation body under the commerce ministry?

17. Which company last week said it has completed the acquisition of video commerce company Bulbul?

18. Which paints company has launched “Budget mein fit. Shauq ki no limit.” campaign to promote its new offerings?

19. Which jewellery brand launched a digital film for its Ugadi collection ‘Vardhini’?

20. Which MNC is acquiring Bengaluru-based AI firm Flutura?

21. Which PVC pipes and fittings manufacturer released a short film “SAVE TODAY FOR BETTER TOMORROW” on water conservation on World Water Day?

22. Which edible oil brand launched its new campaign ‘#BadloBehtarKeLiye’?

23. Which snack brand launched its new television commercial featuring actor Rajkummar Rao?

24. Which mutual fund launched the campaign ‘Kitna Milega’?

25. Which footwear brand has appointed actor Amol Parashar as brand ambassador?

26. Which online rummy platform launched a fresh cluster of brand films, featuring actress Rakul Preet Singh, under its ‘Chalo Saath Khelein’ campaign?

27. Which online pharmacy last week announced the launch of new offering, SurgiCare, to offer end-to-end support to patients needing surgeries in India and abroad?

28. Which company last week announced expansion of its packaged goods portfolio including soaps, hygiene, laundry and home care products, with brands including Glimmer beauty soaps?

29. Which Ahmedabad-based company has acquired Scorpius Trackers, a leading providers of single-axis solar tracker solutions for a consideration of Rs 135 crore?

30. Which company has signed definitive agreements to acquire a 73.27 percent stake in US sports media company Pro Football Network for $1.82 million (Rs 16 crore) in an all-cash transaction?

31. Which auto components major has announced Guruprasad Mudlapur as its Managing Director and President in India, with effect from July 1?

32. Which retailer has appointed Anuj Singh as its chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director (MD)?

33. Which chocolate brand has launched two new films, introducing two new characters – Alexander and Einstein – for its Exam Bar campaign?

34. Which beverage brand has launched its summer campaign featuring actors Kriti Sanon and Jr. NTR?
 
35. Which bank said in a regulatory filing that it has sold its stake in Russian joint venture Commercial Indo Bank LLC (CIBL) to the other venture partner SBI for about Rs 121.29 crore?

36. Which company has signed definitive agreements for the acquisition of an 80-room resort, The Dukes Retreat in Khandala, Maharashtra, for an enterprise value of Rs 133 crore?

37. Which company has entered into a binding agreement with French electrolyser technology and manufacturing company McPhy Energy to manufacture electrolysers?

38. Which IT firm announced the retirement of Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw as Independent Director of the Board, effective March 22, 2023, upon completion of her tenure?

39. Which company has introduced platinum brake pads for luxury cars under the ‘TVS Apache’ brand?

40. Which confectionery maker has elevated its India head Kalpesh Parmar to a global role as General Manager, Asia?

41. Which ethnic beverage brand from Xotik Frujus (XFPL) has been rebranded as ‘J.’?

42. Which consumer durable brand has launched the ‘Khayaal jo ghar ko ghar banaye’ campaign, featuring celebrity couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh?

43. Which breakfast cereals and health food brand, known for its products like oats and corn flakes, recently launched ‘Mighty Muesli Bars’?

44. VST Tillers Tractors Ltd (VST), a farm equipment manufacturer, has crossed which production milestone of power tillers from its plant at Malur, on the outskirts of Bengaluru?

45. Which hair care brand has announced the relaunch of the much sought-after Bonacure range with a campaign starring its hair muse Mira Kapoor?

46. Which quick commerce brand has launched its new campaign ‘Nahi Milega'?

47. Which dairy beverage brand has launched the campaign ‘Sip the Wow’?

48. Which e-mobility brand has acquired a stake worth €1 mn in German electric 2-wheeler OEM eROCKIT AG?

49. Which company has introduced ‘Levitas Ultra’ range of tyres for the luxury car segment?

50. Gordon Moore died at the age of 94 last week at his home in Hawaii. He was the cofounder of which MNC?

51. Actress Katrina Kaif has invested in which health and wellness platform?

52. Which consumer retailer electronic direct-to-consumer brand has roped in cricketer Shubman Gill as brand ambassador and launched the campaign ‘Got Game?’?

53. Which pet food brand has launched a digital campaign featuring influencers Shikhar Dhawan, Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree?

54. Which stationery brand has rolled out the campaign ‘Aapne Kahan Hook Kiya?’ to promote the launch of its innovative Hook Ball Pen?

55. Which jewellery brand has roped in actress Rashmika Mandanna as brand ambassador for its lifestyle segment?

56. Which technology MNC released a new brand film titled 'Empowering Dreams’, featuring actor and director, Pankaj Kapur?

57. Which French menswear fashion brand launched the campaign ‘Do It Your Way’ with a music video featuring popular icons Emiway Bantai, Ranveer Allahbadia, Umran Malik, and Naâman?

58. Which B2B online marketplace has launched a new digital campaign, ‘#PragatiKeRang’?

59. Which healthy food platform has launched the campaign ‘#IPizzaLove’ for IPL season, featuring cricketer Mayank Agarwal and sports enthusiast Joy Bhattacharya?

60. Which renowned ad-filmmaker, writer, and director passed away last week at the age of 67?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 991 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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