April 2, 2023

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?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 992 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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