March 12, 2023

Biz Quizzard 989

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

1. In its hundredth year of operations in India, which paints company has invested over Rs 1,000 crore in setting up its largest manufacturing unit at Sandila in Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi district?

2. Which Bengaluru-based logistics company has launched a new courier service in collaboration with India Post?

3. Which financial infrastructure services provider has acquired 55% stake in Mumbai-based fintech startup Think Analytics?

4. Skoda’s former marketing head Tarun Jha has joined which advertising entity as CEO?

5. Which company has reached an agreement with California-based Zero Motorcycles to co-develop premium electric motorcycles?

6. Which beauty and personal care-focussed ecommerce roll-up platform has increased its stake to 90% in direct-to-consumer (D2C) mother and baby care brand The Moms Co?

7. Which logistics firm last week said that it plans to buy out the stake of partners in its contract logistics joint venture, Avvashya CCI (ACCI)?

8. Which Indian IT firm has opened a new delivery centre in Krakow, Poland, as part of a strategy to expand its presence in Eastern Europe?

9. Gerard Pelisson died at 91 after a long illness. He was the co-founder of which hospitality major?

10. TVS Motor’s HLX series of motorcycles has crossed which cumulative global sales milestone?

11. Which bathing bars brand has launched a campaign featuring actress Sharmila Tagore?

12. Which life insurance company launched its latest campaign ‘#IsseZarooriKuchBhiNahi’?

13. Which oil PSU launched the Holi campaign ‘#BeTheColour’?

14. Which sportswear brand launched its Women’s Day campaign 'Be Supported. Be You.', featuring its women athletes?

15. Which beauty and wellness brand launched the campaign ‘Colors of Equity’ with hashtag ‘#EmbraceTheEquity’ for Holi and Women’s Day?

16. Which D2C personal care brand has launched the ‘Unholi ko Holi kar de’ campaign, aimed at promoting a toxin-free Holi?

17. Which property portal launched the campaign 'Apna Ghar' for Women’s Day?

18. Which consumer electronics retailer launched its Women’s Day campaign 'Tech The First Step'?

19. Which confectionery brand launched the campaign and song 'Soch Karo Fresh' for Women’s Day?

20. Sri Rapthadu Mandala Raithu Utpatti Darula MACS, a farmer producer organisation based in Andhra Pradesh, has become the first organisation to receive IndG.A.P certification for which millet?

21. Which online travel agency launched its Women’s Day campaign 'Haq Se Karungi Travel'?

22. Which business group launched the 'Salute The FarmHER' campaign to highlight the contribution of female farmers in agriculture?

23. Which snack brand launched the campaign ‘Meetha Toh Sirf Mithai Hai’ for Holi?

24. Which deodorant brand launched its Holi campaign 'Har Vaar Ke Liye Taiyyar'?

25. Which general insurance company joined hands with Azad Foundation to reignite its women empowerment initiative with ‘#DriveLikeALady’?

26. Which social commerce marketplace launched the ‘Class of 2023’ campaign ahead of International Women’s Day?

27. Which mother and child care brand launched the Women’s Day campaign ‘#ExpressyourWay’ with actress Neha Dhupia?

28. Which short video app launched the ‘#SafeSwipe’ campaign for Women’s Day?

29. Which tech upskilling startup launched its new campaign with the positioning 'Where the hungry learn'?

30. Which US-based YouTube advertising company has entered India through a strategic collaboration with advertising and marketing firm Y&A Transformation?

31. Which luxury lifestyle brand launched the first ever steam basin – Sveda?

32. Which brand launched the 'Women in Energy' campaign, telling the inspiring story of Baburi Sirisha, the first linewoman in India?

33. Which vegan and lifestyle brand launched its Women’s Day special brand film ‘For Every You’?

34. Which equity investment advisory brand launched a new campaign, ‘#KhudKiPehchan’ to celebrate the boundless spirit of women?

35. Which asset management company launched a digital campaign called ‘DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality’?

36. Which stationery products maker has acquired 30% equity stake in toy manufacturing startup ClapJoy?

37. Which diapers brand launched its Women’s Day campaign ‘#QuitTheGuilt’?

38. Which sanitary pads brand launched the campaign #PeriodOfChange’?

39. Which advertising agency announced the appointment of Harsha Razdan as CEO, South Asia?

40. Which company will buy communications equipment maker Mimosa Networks for $60 million?

41. Which green tea brand launched the campaign ‘#everyBODYcan’?

42. Which mutual fund launched its Women’s Day campaign 'Be A #SIPerior Woman', featuring Kimberly Fernandez – head coach, footballer, and founder of ZARS Sports?

43. Which biscuit brand has launched a new campaign for its Rich Marie biscuits range, featuring former cricketer Sourav Ganguly?

44. Which wellness brand rolled out the campaign 'Ab Har Chehra Kare Glow' for the launch of its latest product, Natural Glow Rose Face Wash?

45. Which general insurance company unveiled a digital film ‘#NayaNazariya’, showcasing the changing notion of women’s roles and responsibilities?

46. Which tyre brand celebrated today’s women through all-women motorbike rides in Mumbai and Bengaluru, and a film titled “Unstoppables”?

47. Which tractor manufacturer launched the digital film ‘#DeshkiShakti’ for Women’s Day?

48. Which financial services brand launched the "Puch Ke Toh Dekho" campaign, igniting a conversation around the role of women in finance and investment?

49. Which company has signed an agreement with Turkey's state-owned natural gas and LNG firm Botas to lease out its floating storage regasification unit (FSRU) vessel named Vasant One?

50. FedEx will be opening its first ever Advanced Capability Community (ACC) in the world, in India. Which city?

51. B Gopkumar will be the new MD & CEO of which mutual fund?

52. Which hospitality major is set to add and expand two more of its brands, including Moxy and Tribute, into Southern and Western India?

53. Which peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform has roped in cricketer Hardik Pandya as its brand ambassador?

54. Which bank has launched the ‘#LoansWithoutDrama’ campaign?

55. Which mattress brand has partnered with footballer Sunil Chhetri to create a unique sleep-inducing video that employs ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) techniques?

56. Which biscuit brand has launched the campaign ‘Let’s Keep it Going’ a day after Women’s Day?

57. Which beauty brand has roped in actress Janhvi Kapoor as the face of its fragrance category?

58. Uber launched the digital campaign 'Go Anywhere' for which product?

59. Which insurtech platform launched a new campaign ‘#FutureKaInsurance’ featuring cricketer and brand ambassador Mahendra Singh Dhoni?

60. Reliance Consumer Products has relaunched which homegrown cola brand in three new variants?

61. Which non-banking finance company launched the campaign ‘Money Gyaan se Jeevan Asaan’ to spread public awareness about financial matters?

62. Which homegrown fast-fashion D2C men's wear brand has roped in cricketer Suryakumar Yadav as its brand ambassador?

63. Which general insurance company launched the ‘#EnableNotLabel’ campaign for Women’s Day?

64. Which life insurance brand unveiled a women-centric digital campaign, “Empowering You To Achieve Your Dreams”?

65. Which subsidiary of Tata Motors filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) last week for an initial public offering (IPO)?

66. Which energy and environment solutions provider and Australia-based Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) have signed a MoU to explore green hydrogen projects in India?

67. Which Indian company has been awarded an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Boeing Global Services (BGS) contract to convert 737-800 passenger aircraft into a 737-800BCF configuration?

68. Which jewellery brand rolled out its Women’s Day campaign ‘#HearMeOut’?

69. Which realty company launched the campaign ‘#UnBurden' for Women’s Day?

70. Which FMCG major announced that Rohit Jawa will take over as the new managing director & CEO from 27th June 2023?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 989 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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