Biz Quizzard 983

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

1. Which entity will acquire a 100% equity stake in Khargone Transmission at an enterprise value of around Rs 1,497.5 crore?

2. Which millet-based children’s food brand last week unveiled “Yes Moms”, a digital-first community of mothers to enable mothers to connect with, learn from, and support one another?

3. Daryl Lee is going to become the new Global CEO of which advertising group?

4. Which electronics retailer has launched the digital campaign ‘#ConstitutionOfJoy’?

5. According to reports last week, which company will shut down its 10-minute food delivery service ‘Instant’?

6. Which fintech firm has acquired rewards and engagement platform Saluto Wellness?

7. Actor Vijay Deverakonda has picked up a minority stake - little under 10% - in which Prime Volleyball League team at a $20-million valuation?

8. Which cryptocurrency platform has announced the launch of educational initiative 'Namaste Web3'?

9. Which fashion etailer has launched a campaign featuring actress Alaya F to announce the onboarding of American Gen Z label, Cider, on the platform?

10. Which corporate trust has appointed Siddharth Sharma as its chief executive officer and Aparna Uppaluri as the chief operating officer with effect from April 1?

11. Which digital entertainment and technology company has acquired a majority stake in Fanory, a content monetisation platform for content creators, for an undisclosed amount?

12. Which food tech platform has relaunched its Gold subscription programme?

13. Which ride-hailing company said that it would sell 5,000 cars owned by its subsidiary to used cars dealer Dbest Cars for Rs 125 crore?

14. Which hair oil brand has released its ‘#StrongHairStrongerYou’ campaign, featuring actress and poet Priya Malik?

15. Which off-highway tyre brand has released the ‘Muskurayega India' anthem on the occasion of Republic Day?

16. Which beverage brand has roped in actor Yash as brand ambassador?

17. Which wire brand has launched a new campaign highlighting its key proposition of ‘Har Tension Sahe, Chalti Rahe’?

18. Which personal care brand has launched the ‘#BeGenFree’ campaign?

19. Which MNC bank has appointed Aditya Bagree as the head of markets for its operations in the country and South Asia?

20. Which biryani brand has announced the appointment of Indian badminton champion PV Sindhu as its brand ambassador?

21. Which smartphone brand has roped in cricketer Hardik Pandya as its brand ambassador?

22. Which lifestyle brand inspired by India's ancient art and culture has entered the offline retail industry with 3 stores in Bangalore?

23. At Rs 1,289 crore, which group emerged as the highest bidder for the Ahmedabad team in the inaugural Women’s Premier League (WPL)?

24. German shipping major Hapag-Lloyd AG has acquired a 35% stake in which private terminal and inland transport service provider?

25. Aaj Tak has become the first news YouTube channel in the world to cross which milestone subscribers mark?

26. Which automobile MNC has named Lexus President Koji Sato its new chief executive officer?

27. Which company last week launched the country´s first intranasal Covid vaccine iNCOVACC for a primary as well as heterologous (mix-and-match) booster dose in India?

28. Which pet-food brand has roped in actress Janhvi Kapoor as the face of the brand?

29. Which online B-school start-up has launched a campaign with the positioning 'India's best alternative to an MBA'?

30. Which company has signed definitive agreements to acquire 100% of Madurai-based IT services firm Sri Mookambika Infosolutions (SMI)?

31. Which convenience retail company has appointed actor Rajkummar Rao as brand ambassador?

32. Which company has launched the ‘BeASuperstar’ campaign for its contact lenses, ahead of the festive season in South India?

33. Which beverage brand launched ‘#DeshKiJhanki’ initiative, celebrating the rich contributions of our states to India @ 75 via an immersive Republic Day parade?

34. Which airline launched the 'Desh ka Naam #HarAasmaan' film for Republic Day?

35. Which food brand launched its Republic Day campaign ‘#FoodRepublicOfIndia’?

36. Which social commerce platform launched the campaign 'The New Land of Opportunity' for Republic Day?

37. Which diagnostics company launched the ‘Health on Wheels’ film, based on a true story, for Republic Day?

38. Which tractor and farm equipment maker launched the film ‘#DeshKiAawaz’ for Republic Day?

39. Which edible oil brand from south India announced its foray into the Rs 25,000-crore branded spices market?

40. Shah Rukh Khan's 'Pathaan' has become the first Hindi film to collect more than which milestone mark in gross box office collection globally in a single day, as per Yash Raj Films (YRF)?

41. Which business group launched the ‘#DilSeSalute’ campaign for Republic Day?

42. Which aggregator of D2C brands has recently acquired women’s ethnic apparel brand Imara?

43. Which NBFC reported its highest ever quarterly profit at Rs 2,973 crore in the December quarter (Q3) of FY23, up 40 per cent year-on-year (YoY)?

44. Which company last week executed a share purchase agreement to acquire the balance 30.04% stake of Cellestial E-Mobility Pvt. Ltd. (Cellestial) for a cash consideration of Rs 50.90 crore?

45. Which tech-enabled omni-channel pet care brand launched the campaign ‘#NoCompromise’?

46. Which men’s grooming brand has launched the campaign 'Give Your Balls the Respect They Deserve', featuring actor, model, and brand ambassador Milind Soman?

47. Which casual wear brand has launched the campaign ‘Total comfort’ for polos & tees?

48. Which nutrition brand has roped in actress Kareena Kapoor Khan as brand ambassador?

49. Which fabric brand has launched its latest nature-inspired campaign, “Naturally Fluid. Naturally You”?

50. Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP) has crossed which milestone plate production mark in FY23?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 983 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 982

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

1. Which tyre maker’s Halol plant has been awarded the ‘Lighthouse Certification’ by the World Economic Forum?

2. Norway’s state-owned Norfund has invested Rs 500 crore in which waste-to-energy maker for an undisclosed stake?

3. Which quick service restaurant (QSR) chain has launched a television commercial to announce the comeback of Chizza?

4. Which healthy comfort food brand has launched the film ‘Oil’s Not Well’, taking a dig at other instant noodle brands?

5. Which company has acquired trademark rights of breast cancer drug Primcyv from Pfizer Products India?

6. Spencer’s Retail has forayed into the value segment to cater to the needs of price-conscious customers. What has it been branded as?

7. Which luggage brand has launched a campaign featuring actor Amitabh Bachchan, and cricketers Yuvraj Singh and Mithali Raj as ambassadors?

8. Which pet care destination has launched the film ‘date-night’, from a series of 3 films campaign, featuring actress and brand ambassador Kriti Sanon?

9. Which QSR chain has launched its new campaign “We Get It”?

10. The Indian stock market will completely move to a shorter trading cycle - called the T+1 settlement system – on which date?

11. Which sanitary pads brand has launched the campaign ‘#ChooseItAll’?

12. Which salt brand has launched a nationwide Republic Day campaign called ‘Desh Ke Liye #HarSawaalUthega’?

13. Which global sports nutrition major has unveiled its new campaign ‘#YoureAlreadyReady’?

14. Which company has signed an agreement with Ashok Leyland, and Ballard Power, Canada, to launch a pilot project to develop a hydrogen fuel cell electric truck (FCET) for mining, logistics and transportation?

15. Which company has been declared as the successful bidder for debt-ridden Andhra Cements?

16. Which travel company has launched its new digital campaign “Your Holiday is calling”?

17. Which commercial electric vehicle manufacturer has released a new campaign ‘Bijli Hoon Main!’?

18. Which snack brand has launched the campaign ‘#KarareBeatsChallenge’ featuring cricketer and brand ambassador Virat Kohli?

19. Samsonite, the world’s biggest luggage maker, said India has outpaced which country as its second-largest market in the last calendar year?

20. Which company last week announced it is going to acquire 100% in Sproutlife Foods, the makers of health-conscious brand Yoga Bar, in an all-cash deal over the next 3-4 years?

21. Which company has been declared as the successful bidder for debt-ridden Meenakshi Energy?

22. Which green energy company will acquire 50% equity in Essel Saurya Urja Company of Rajasthan from Essel Infraprojects for Rs 15 crore?

23. Which drug maker has acquired nine dermatology brands from Glenmark for Rs 340 crore in the Indian market?

24. Which company said it has completed the acquisition of controlling stake in Mumbai Angels, a platform for early-stage venture investments?

25. Which tyre company has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Telangana government to set up its second Digital Innovation Centre, in Hyderabad?

26. Which East European nation has entered the Indian apple market, exporting its first consignment?

27. Which surfacing solution brand has launched "The Gutli", a new film on sustainability?

28. Which real-money gaming brand has launched its first-ever campaign ‘#TheGameNeverStops’, featuring actress and brand ambassador Esha Gupta?

29. Which biscuit brand has launched the ‘#HugHerMore’ campaign, with an objective to encourage everyone to hug their moms more frequently?

30. Which firms have retained their positions as 2nd and 3rd most valuable IT services brands, according to ‘IT Services 25’ list prepared by UK-based consultancy Brand Finance for 2023?

31. Which automobile company has announced that Manasi Tata will take over as its new Vice-Chairperson with immediate effect?

32. Which automobile company has announced that Rohit Suri, President and Managing Director of its operations in India, will be retiring from his position with effect from March 31, 2023?

33. Which company said it will soon become the first Indian wearable company to start exports from India, starting with Vietnam and Singapore?

34. Which medical equipment maker last week named Chaitanya Sarawate as the managing director?

35. Which dairy company has introduced GlucoShakti, an instant energy drink?

36. Mondelez India is expanding into the choco-chip cookies space with a new product. What has it been branded as?

37. Which ready-to-cook (RTC) brand has launched a TVC campaign ‘Soft and Strong’ in Tamil for its Paneer?

38. Which MNC is going to launch its own air cargo fleet, Prime Air, in India?

39. Devndra Chawla has stepped down as the CEO and MD of which retailer?

40. Which company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire US-based late-stage biotech firm Concert Pharmaceuticals for $576 million?

41. Which bank said it plans to sell its stake in Russian joint venture Commercial Indo Bank LLC (CIBL) to the other venture partner State Bank of India (SBI) for about Rs 114 crore?

42. Which video streaming MNC’s co-founder Reed Hastings is stepping aside as CEO of the company he’s led for more than two decade?

43. Which newspaper brand has launched the ‘#WhatMakesUsOne’ campaign?

44. Which brand has launched its first TVC featuring brand ambassador and actor Hrithik Roshan for pre-finished wall panels?

45. Which personalized nutrition drink brand for children unveiled a digital film starring actress Rupali Ganguly and her nine-year-old son Rudransh?

46. Which solar solutions provider has launched a campaign that teaches how everyday can be easy and tension free as Sunday?

47. Which retailer has launched the ‘#OnPublicDemand’ Republic Day campaign?

48. Which men’s grooming brand has launched a campaign featuring comedian Vir Das for its shampoo?

49. Which Hyderabad-based children’s toy & gaming brand has inked a deal with Rowan’s and Hamley’s as the official distribution partners?

50. Which jewellery retail brand from India has entered the American market again, with its first store in New Jersey’s Little India?

51. Which mattress brand has launched a campaign for the wedding season, aiming to redefine wedding gifting?

52. Which company has entered into an equal joint venture with MAS Amity Pte to set up an entity in India for jointly developing a business of intimate wear and other apparel related products?

53. Which Japanese sports equipment maker said it will expand manufacturing capability in India to make full carbon graphite badminton racquets to tap a fast-growing market?

54. Which company has acquired Telangana and Andhra Pradesh-based footwear and apparel retailer V Retail Pvt Ltd, which operates a retail chain under the brand name 'Centro Style'?

55. Which company has forayed into the ceiling fan segment in the country under the brand name Kuhl?

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Biz Quizzard 981

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

1. India surpassed which country last year to become the third-largest auto market globally, according to Nikkei Asia?

2. Former Fairfax India head Harsha Raghavan and Kingfisher Airlines veteran Manoj Chacko are coming together to set up a regional carrier. What has it been branded as?

3. Which payments bank has appointed Surinder Chawla as managing director and CEO?

4. Which homegrown plant-based meat brand has launched its new campaign, ‘You can’t tell the difference, but the planet can’, starring celebrity couple Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma?

5. Which online travel portal has launched its new campaign ‘Invest in Travel’?

6. Which life insurance brand has announced its association with cricketer Suryakumar Yadav to launch “360° Financial Protection” campaign?

7. Which company has launched a new fungicide - Mentor - for paddy?

8. Multiplex chain PVR crossed which milestone screens mark last week?

9. Which nutrition multinational has signed up cricketer Smriti Mandhana to be its brand ambassador?

10. RS Sodhi has stepped down as the MD of which entity?

11. Which commercial vehicle manufacturer has launched a campaign to introduce its new brand tagline “Koi Manzil Door Nahin”?

12. Which auto-tech company has launched its new ‘#BadhteIndiaKaBharosa’ TVC campaign, which celebrates the spirit of Indians to fulfil their dreams?

13. Which bridalwear brand has roped in actress Kiara Advani as brand ambassador and launched a new film?

14. Which organic beauty brand has launched a new campaign for its Precious Brightening range of skincare products, featuring actress Dia Mirza?

15. Which packaged drinking water brand has launched a campaign for its delivery at home offering?

16. Which jewellery brand has launched a digital campaign for Pongal, featuring actress Regina Cassandra?

17. Which pregnancy detection kit brand has launched its new campaign ‘#GuessNahiConfirmKaro’?

18. Which driving school has launched the campaign “Seekhoge Best, Toh Sab Impressed”, emphasising the benefits of learning to drive from a professional institute?

19. Which spirits maker has launched Legacy Collective, an e-commerce platform that is bringing together Indian made brands under one umbrella?

20. Private equity group Carlyle has acquired which wellness, beauty products and services company?

21. Arjun Mohan has quit as the India CEO of which edtech company?

22. Which company has ceased lending to customers, largely blue-collar workers, through the app of a recently acquired entity Avail Finance?

23. Which e-tailer has roped in actress Anushka Sharma as its brand ambassador for the ‘Beauty’ category?

24. Which omnichannel travel services company has unveiled 'Best Deals on Holidays!', a new campaign targeting Young India?

25. Which retailer has launched the campaign 'Technology Se Rishta Jodo'?

26. Which beverage brand recently inaugurated the consumer leg of its 'Conquer with Courage' campaign?

27. Japanese advertising major Hakuhodo has acquired a 51% stake in which Indian brand and entertainment agency group?

28. Pietro Beccari will be the new CEO of which luxury lifestyle brand?

29. Which MNC named Herjit Bhalla the VP of its Canada operations, effective January 1, in addition to his role as Vice-President of Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) operations?

30. Swiss-headquartered commodity trader Trafigura sold its 24.5% interest in which Indian refiner to Hara Capital Sarl, severing ties with Russian energy giant Rosneft?

31. Which company will set up India’s first group captive solar plant for a residential society in Mumbai?

32. Which company has launched Impakto Navigator, claiming it to be the first smart shoe made in India?

33. Which beverage brand has released a new television commercial under the brand's on-going campaign "Taste of Togetherness"?

34. Which financial services brand has launched its first brand campaign “Hum kagaz se zyaada neeyat dekhte hain”?

35. Which South India-based real estate developer has roped in actress Trisha Krishnan as brand ambassador?

36. Which fintech startup has roped in actor Pratik Gandhi for its new campaign?

37. Which perfume brand has roped in actor Emraan Hashmi for brand promotion?

38. Which matrimony portal has launched the campaign 'Matchmaking ka naya revolution', featuring its founder as a superhero?

39. Which beverage brand has launched its Lohri campaign ‘Vaddi Khushiyaan De Tappe’ in association with actress Shehnaaz Gill?

40. Which IT services provider has named Infosys veteran Ravi Kumar S as chief executive?

41. Which ecommerce brand rollup firm has acquired Chumbak and four other direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands, taking its portfolio to 20?

42. In one of the biggest deals in the tea industry, which company has entered into an agreement to acquire 18 gardens of debt-hit McLeod Russel for Rs 750 crore?

43. Which logistics company has acquired 75 per cent stake in Fair Trade GmbH to strengthen its presence in the German market?

44. Which Indian brand has been named the fastest growing brand in South Africa for the year 2022, according to the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA)?

45. Which packaged water brand has partnered with Mythri Movie Makers for its upcoming movies Waltair Veerayya and Veera Simha Reddy to launch limited edition bottles?

46. Which company unveiled its new electric scooter, Star, at the Auto Expo 2022?

47. Which consumer durables company has appointed Narasimhan Eswar as Managing Director (MD) and Additional Director?

48. Which luxury bathware brand has launched the campaign ‘Let Time Wait’ featuring actress and professional theatre artist Aahana Kumra?

49. Which company has launched “Har Gully Electric," an anthem to introduce its EV scooter “Primus”?

50. The ‘World’s Longest River Cruise’ was flagged off last week. What has it been named?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 981 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 980

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

1. RK Krishnakumar passed away at the age of 84 in Mumbai on January 1. He was the former director of which business group?

2. Which public sector bank has elevated Ajay Kumar Srivastava as its managing director and chief executive officer with effect from January 1?

3. Which brand has launched the campaign 'Loved by Nature' for its new 'NatureWear' eyewear collection?

4. Which luxury villa rental brand had launched the ‘#SoMuchMore’ campaign, featuring celebrities and influencers?

5. Which diapers brand has rolled out the ‘We got you, baby’ campaign for the relaunch of the Complete Comfort range in India?

6. Which company has acquired wealth technology startup Orowealth in an all-cash deal?

7. Gunjan Patidar has resigned as the cofounder and chief technology officer of which company?

8. Which cement brand has launched the ‘Ghar Bhar ke Khushiyaan’ campaign?

9. Which health and fitness brand has launched the ‘One more workout’ campaign?

10. India´s electric vehicle (EV) industry has crossed which sales milestone in calendar year 2022, according to vehicle registration data from government?

11. Which beverage brand has launched an ad positioning itself as the perfect partner for biryani, featuring actor Shah Rukh Khan?

12. Which general insurance brand has launched an outdoor campaign that puts a spotlight on the health insurance needs of LGBTQIA+ members in a live-in relationship?

13. Which denim brand has replaced Mobile Premier League (MPL) as an official kit sponsor for the India cricket team?

14. Suhail Sameer has stepped down as the CEO of which digital payments startup?

15. The Indian unit of German testing, inspection and certification services provider TÜV SÜD has partnered with which company to provide services to wind energy companies in India?

16. Which Indian battery recycling startup said it has inked a strategic partnership with Mercedes-Benz Energy to repurpose batteries of electric vehicles?

17. Venugopal Lambu has resigned as the president and director of which IT company?

18. Which B2B edtech company has acquired Bengaluru-based code-learning platform Tekie?

19. According to a report last week, which business group remained India´s top business group in terms of market capitalisation (mcap) in 2022?

20. Which company last week said it will acquire a 50% stake in Gujarat-based beverages firm Sosyo Hajoori Beverages (SHBPL?

21. Which Hyderabad-based drug maker has entered into a strategic partnership with Greenko Group to develop a first-of-its-kind Integrated Green Pharmaceutical Zones (GPZ)?

22. Which drone manufacturing company has launched its first-ever digital brand film ‘#KhetonKeKaptan’?

23. Which general insurance company has launched the ‘#BachatKaShortcut’ campaign?

24. Which dating app last week unveiled Jalebi, the newest addition to its suite of dating apps?

25. Which end-to-end commerce enablement company has announced the appointment of Rubeena Singh as country manager for India and MENA?

26. Which international talent management firm has appointed Venkat Shastry as the new India Regional Managing Director effective January 5?

27. Which concreting equipment company has appointed Shubhabrata Saha as its new MD & CEO?

28. Which company has launched Rivela Dermascience to mark its foray in the Indian skincare industry?

29. Which mutual fund has launched the campaign ‘Widest Range of Index Funds’?

30. Which company has announced the appointment of Hong Ju Jeon as its new Managing Director?

31. Which quick service restaurant (QSR) chain launched a new OOH campaign 'the little joys of life’ in Mumbai?

32. Which eyewear brand has launched the campaign ‘The War of Fair Prices’, featuring Karan Johar and the company’s CEO?

33. Which QSR chain has launched a new TVC featuring former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag?

34. Which fit-tech D2C brand has roped in actor Ali Fazal to launch its 'Khudh Ko Bana' digital campaign?

35. Which Mumbai-based speciality chemicals company has acquired Canada’s Fluid Energy Group’s global modified and synthetic acid business, including the Triton industrial business?

36. Which drug firm last week said it has inked a pact with FPCI Sino French Midcap Fund to acquire 100 per cent stake in Europe based Cenexi Group?

37. Which train ticket discovery & booking platform has roped in actor Rana Daggubatti as the new face for its brand campaign ‘#TrainTicketTiger’?

38. Which telecom brand has launched the ‘Sach-Mucch’ campaign to highlight the benefits of its postpaid plans?

39. Which payments and API banking solutions company launched the campaign 'Out of the World'?

40. Which home finance company has announced the appointment of Alok Aggarwal as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO)?

41. Which biscuit brand has announced the launch of the 4th season of "My Startup Contest" for women?

42. Which financial services company has launched the campaign ‘Kholiye Khushiyon Ki Tijori!’, featuring actor Amitabh Bachchan?

43. Which saree brand launched the ‘#FreeToBeYou’ campaign on World Saree Day?

44. Which steel brand has launched the ‘Ekdum Solid’ campaign, featuring celebrity couple Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor?

45. Which edtech company is set to acquire the K-12 India business of British educational services company Pearson?

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Biz Quizzard 979

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period December 26 - 31. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Buyout private equity fund Advent International has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 50.1% stake in which Hyderabad-based pharma firm from the Jasti family for Rs 6,313 crore?

2. Which California lifestyle brand has appointed Bradford as exclusive agent to enter the Indian market?

3. What has Tata Group renamed AirAsia India as, ahead of the low-cost carrier’s (LCC’s) merger with Air India Express?

4. Which wellness brand has unveiled the digital campaign "Naye Zamaane Ka Traditional Oil" for its new baby massage oil range?

5. Which general insurance company has released a new series named ‘Simply Put’ on YouTube?

6. Which company has received the WHO Prequalification of Medicines Programme approval for its generic version of Covid-19 oral antiviral treatment candidate nirmatrelvir?

7. The Karnataka High Court has ruled that Ideal Jawa (India) is the owner of which trademark?

8. Which Pune-based health and wellness start-up launched its Christmas campaign ‘#SpreadTheSpiritofHealth’?

9. Tata Group is bringing all its online shopping ventures under which entity?

10. Zoho Desk, a helpdesk software product built from scratch at a remote office in Tenkasi in southern Tamil Nadu, has reached which milestone customers count mark?

11. Which company last week said it has entered into a partnership with genomics biotech firm Anuva to conduct genomic-based research on various diseases in India?

12. Which mattress brand is planning to enter into B2B foam selling segment with an investment of Rs 25 crore by establishing a new foam factory in Sonipat?

13. Which chocolate brand partnered with MTV Hustle Season 2 fame MC Square, to wrap the year with a RAP song?

14. Which brand launched the ad 'Silence is a Luxury that you Deserve!' for its noise cancelling windows?

15. Which biscuit brand has launched a new campaign with the positioning ‘Genius wohi, jo auron ke khushi mein paye apni khushi’?

16. Which company said it would buy a 51% stake in Lotus Chocolate Co from its promoters for Rs 74 crore?

17. Which company last week announced a strategic collaboration with Spain’s Stark Future SL to jointly develop leisure electric motorcycles?

18. Which drugmaker’s wholly-owned UK subsidiary has signed definitive agreements for equity investment of €15 million in Germany-based biotech company Ethris?

19. Tata group-owned grocery unicorn BigBasket has rolled out its first supermart in the country. Which city?

20. Mukesh Ambani has completed how many years at the helm of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL)?

21. Which cooking oil brand has launched a campaign on the concept “ab kitchen mein badh rahi hai mardo ki bhaagedaari”?

22. G Kamala Vardhana Rao has taken over the charge as the CEO of which regulator?

23. Which company has launched indigenously produced Botulinum toxin Type A injection under the brand name 'Zarbot' in India to be used for treating certain neurological conditions?

24. Which company last week said it has received final approval from the US health regulator to market its generic version of Triazolam tablets used on a short-term basis to treat insomnia?

25. Thibault Cuny, 46, passed away last week. He was the former India CEO of which spirits major?

26. Which tractor major has acquired Faurecia, the Indian interior business of French auto firm Group Forvia?

27. PepsiCo India is set to launch a sub-brand for Kurkure for the first time. What has it been branded as?

28. Which UPS manufacturer has unveiled its new year film themed ‘#DisconnectToConnect’?

29. Which Esports organisation signed Tejas Sawant, one of the most notable names from the Valorant community, to reinforce its Valorant roster?

30. Which company has ventured into premium grocery business with ‘Handpicked’?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 979 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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