February 19, 2023

Biz Quizzard 986

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

1. India has overtaken which country to become UK’s largest Scotch whisky market in terms of volume, according to latest figures released by industry body Scotch Whisky Association (SWA)?

2. Global real estate firm Ivanhoé Cambridge and which property development, investment capital and property management company have formed a strategic partnership to develop, own and operate technology sector-focused workplaces in India?

3. Which B2B online marketplace has unveiled its new brand video “#PassionBhiBusinessBhi”?

4. Which watch store has launched its Valentine’s Day campaign ‘#LoveEarth’?

5. Which hospital eye care chain has launched the campaign ‘#seebright’ to commemorate 16 years of establishment?

6. Which mixer brand has roped in actor Siddhant Chaturvedi and Manushi Chhillar, former miss world, as brand ambassadors, and launched 2 new flavours – Mint Mojito and Bitter Lemon?

7. ReNew Power launched its new brand identity. What is the new name?

8. Which innerwear brand has roped in actress Jacqueline Fernandez for its new campaign ‘Yeh Nahi Toh Kuch Nahi’?

9. Which pet care brand has launched the campaign ‘#AndhaPyaar’ ahead of Valentines’ Day?

10. Which MNC is launching CoLab, an early-stage startup engagement programme that will provide funding, education and mentorship to startup brands in the snacking segment in the country?

11. Which fitness supplements retailer has signed fitness influencer Tarun Gill as its brand ambassador?

12. Which mobile phone brand has roped in actor Hrithik Roshan as its brand ambassador?

13. Which fragrance brand has launched the campaign ‘a gift from you, to you’ featuring actress Kareena Kapoor Khan?

14. Which bank and BNP Paribas have signed an initial pact to cater to the banking requirements of European corporates operating in India and Indian companies in the European Union?

15. In its third services-linked initiative in little over a year, which drugmaker is set to provide a slew of neuro-rehabilitation services under one roof at its Atharv Ability centre?

16. Which company and dating platform Tinder have come together to launch ’Strawberry Cream Ale’ - a Valentine’s Day special limited-release beer?

17. Which bank, in partnership with Crunchfish, has launched an offline digital payment pilot project ‘OfflinePay’?

18. Which MNC’s India subsidiary has entered into contract with Cochin Shipyard Limited to offer digital solutions for gas turbines for Indian Navy’s new IAC-1 Vikrant?

19. Which denim brand has launched the campaign ‘#RipYourEx’, which offers a cool way for GenZ to move on?

20. In one of the biggest purchases in modern aviation history, which airline will buy 470 new planes from Airbus and Boeing?

21. Which QSR chain launched the video 'Every coffee is a story' as part of its ‘#BrewSomeLove’ campaign?

22. Which dating app launched the film 'Seriously Good Dating' as part of its new campaign ‘Love, Care, Repeat’?

23. Which pet care brand launched its Valentine’s Day campaign ‘LoveTales’ to celebrate the beautiful bond between pet parents and their furry companions?

24. Which marketplace has launched the campaign ‘Phir Aaiyega’, a three-part film series that showcases the story of small businesses that found success through it?

25. Which beverage brand has roped in actress Rashmika Mandanna as brand ambassador?

26. Which digital insurance brand has launched the campaign ‘#WelcomeChange’ celebrating the new and changed Mumbai?

27. Mars Wrigley India has forayed into the dark chocolate segment in India through which brand?

28. Which matchmaking service launched the campaign “My Perfect Valentine,” featuring an AI-generated entity named Aaditya Iyer (AI)?

29. Which smartphone brand has launched a new model with the campaign "Phantom Pioneers", celebrating Indian pioneers?

30. Which company launched its beauty ecommerce platform ‘Tira’ on Valentine’s Day?

31. Which edu-fintech startup has unveiled its all-new brand identity ‘LEO1’?

32. Which movewear brand for women launched the film 'What Does Love Feel Like?' for Valentine’s Day?

33. Which FMCG firm has tied up with Coaching Beyond, a sports skilling company, to catch young women talents and groom them for national and international events?

34. The parent company of which edible oil brand has announced the acquisition of Maharashtra-based edible oil brand, Riso, in a 100 per cent cash takeover agreement?

35. Which Australian homeware brand is set to mark its foray into the Indian market?

36. Which company unveiled its latest drone, SURAJ, a solar-powered unmanned reconnaissance J-Glider, at Aero India 2023?

37. Which bank has launched the campaign "Rishta Aap Se Hai, Sirf App Se Nahi"?

38. Which footwear company has launched the '#LiveLimitless' campaign to promote its Sneaker Studio concept?

39. Which pharma company has launched the ‘#BeShelCal’ campaign for its brand Shelcal 500?

40. Surf Excel has become the first brand in India's home and personal care category to reach which milestone annual sales mark?

41. Which matrimony portal has launched the ad ‘When Bunny passed Naina's Vibe Check’ to promote its Free Chat feature?

42. Which lifestyle brand has launched the digital campaign “Find Your Gulabo”?

43. David Malpass will step down as the head of which development lender?

44. Neal Mohan will be the new CEO of which online video-sharing and social media platform?

45. Which bank last week became the first private sector bank to take up a service that allows customers to use RuPay credit cards on UPI with BHIM and other UPI-enabled apps?

46. Which company has acquired the late director, actor Raj Kapoor’s bungalow in Mumbai to develop a premium residential project?

47. Which company has launched The Shelter Project, under which it has started building public infrastructure (called Rest Points) to support the entire gig economy and delivery partners of various companies?

48. Which social media platform is rolling out a broadcast chat feature called Channels?

49. Which commercial vehicles manufacturer has launched the ‘Nayi Soch Naye Raaste’ campaign?

50. Which company last week concluded a sale of 10-year nonconvertible debentures (NCDs) worth Rs 25,000 crore, marking the largest domestic rupee bond issuance by a corporate in India?

51. Which jewellery brand has rolled out a campaign for the launch of its newest collection, Lila?

52. Which online skill-based gaming platform has roped in actor Salman Khan as brand ambassador?

53. Which company bought a 15.7% stake from the open market in rival automotive systems company Pricol, sparking speculation of a potentially hostile takeover bid?

54. Which brewer announced that its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Rishi Pardal, has tendered his resignation?

55. Which domestic appliances MNC has been renamed as Versuni?

56. Which company has introduced Vredestein Pinza AT, a premium product for sport utility vehicles at prices ranging from Rs 18,000 to Rs 24,000 per tyre?

57. Which automobile company has appointed Rajan Amba, Vice President - Sales, Marketing and Customer Care, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, as its new India MD?

58. Which fast moving electrical goods (FMEG) company has launched the campaign “Inside Thinking” for its new brand?

59. Which toothpaste brand has launched its latest campaign “Toothy Tales”?

60. Which company is selling its non-core atta and salt business under the brands Annapurna and Captain Cook to Singapore-headquartered Reactivate Brands International for Rs 60.4 crore?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 986 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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