January 8, 2023

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?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 980 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli

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