June 4, 2023

Biz Quizzard 1001

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period May 29 - June 03. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Mobility major Ola will pilot a new premium service, which will offer top cars, drivers, and free of cancellations, in Bengaluru. What has it been branded as?

2. Which global management consulting firm has picked Rahul Jain as its next system leader for its India office?

3. Which MNC has signed up Optiemus Electronics to make Bluetooth audio products to broaden its manufacturing footprint in India to include products beyond smartphones and smart TVs?

4. Which streaming service in India has inked a multi-year deal with NBCUniversal (NBCU) to bolster its premium content library?

5. Anil Khubchandani has been appointed as MD and CEO of which investment platform established to nurture and grow India’s next generation of active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) companies?

6. Which healthtech company, funded by Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan, announced a strategic alliance with a real estate player, Primus Senior Living, for seniors in the country?

7. Actor Tiger Shroff has made a strategic investment of an undisclosed amount in which esports company?

8. Which lubricant brand has announced actor Hrithik Roshan as its new brand ambassador?

9. Which online gaming platform has unveiled a campaign titled ‘#TalentKiValue’ along with its brand ambassador and actress Rashmika Mandanna?

10. US-based private equity firm Warburg Pincus and ICICI Bank veteran Avijit Saha have together acquired about 95% stake in which non-banking finance company for Rs 2,500 crore?

11. Which audio electronics brand has roped in actor Sidharth Malhotra as its brand ambassador?

12. Which healthcare company has collaborated with actor Amitabh Bachchan to launch a campaign educating and empowering senior citizens about shingles prevention through vaccination?

13. Which diagnostic chain has rebranded itself as Agilus Diagnostics?

14. Which business group has launched the ‘#Humkarkedikhatehain’ campaign?

15. Which fashion e-tailer has launched the ‘Fashion’s Most Wanted’ campaign with actors Shraddha Kapoor and Rana Daggubati?

16. Which hair oil brand has launched a campaign in Bengali with the message ‘Shundor Chul, Shobaar Odhikaar’, featuring actress and brand ambassador Alia Bhatt?

17. Which Bengaluru-based food company is launching Frozen Fruit Blend in UAE?

18. Which ed-tech platform has launched a social media campaign "Upskill & Chill"?

19. Former Dabur veteran Krishan Kumar Chutani has joined which food company as CEO?

20. British Council and which MNC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a co-developed three-year partnership programme, English Skills for Youth?

21. Which bank has unveiled its refreshed brand identity through ‘Life Ko Banao Rich’ campaign?

22. Nvidia Corp has become the first chipmaker to breach which milestone market capitalization mark?

23. Which brand last week launched three flavours of its carbonated drink – Pop (orange-flavoured carbonated drink), Rev (cola-flavoured carbonated drink), and SpyciJeera?

24. Which California lifestyle apparel brand has partnered with retail technology firm Ace Turtle to enter India?

25. Which agri-tech company from Maharashtra has attracted an undisclosed sum of investment from actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra?

26. Adani Group’s power transmission and distribution arm, Adani Transmission Limited will now be renamed. What will it be called?

27. Which company has launched ‘Turbo UPI’ that allows customers of online merchants to make UPI payments directly without getting redirected to a third-party UPI app during checkout?

28. Which brand has launched a campaign “Save Kiya Kya?” for its range of BLDC Fans, featuring actor Rajkummar Rao?

29. Which D2C furniture and home décor brand has launched the campaign "#HomesDon'tJudge"?

30. Amarendu Prakash has taken charge as the new Chairman and Managing Director of which steel maker from May 31?

31. Which pet food brand has roped in actress Kiara Advani as the new brand ambassador?

32. Which e-commerce platform has introduced its revolutionary virtual fashion influencer, Maya?

33. Which proptech major will acquire up to 100% stake in NestAway Technologies through a complete buyout of all existing shareholders for a consideration of up to Rs 90 crore?

34. TWE group GmbH, an international non-woven solutions company, has acquired a 50% stake in the wholly owned arm of which carpet maker in India?

35. Which company has acquired a 12.8% stake in Sydney-based Sicona Battery Technologies for A$10.3 million (Rs 57 crore)?

36. Navnit Nakra has stepped down as India CEO of which smartphone maker after three years with the company?

37. Which luxury automobile company has unveiled its new corporate identity, as part of its move to a House of Brands organization?

38. Henkel Consumer Brands is bringing which global brand in India expanding its portfolio in the country to the hair styling segment?

39. Which fintech company, in partnership with IBISA Network, HDFC ERGO and Gramcover, has launched a unique heat Index-based insurance plan for farmers?

40. Which brand has topped this year’s list of India's top 50 most valuable brands by Interbrand?

41. Sanjay Varma has taken over as the Managing Director (additional charge) of which refining company?

42. Which automobile company last week said its total sales surged two-fold to 20,410 units in May, its highest-ever in a month?

43. Sales of electric two wheelers crossed which monthly milestone mark for the first time in May, as per data available on VAHAN portal of the ministry of road, transport & highways (MoRTH)?

44. Which dry fruits and nuts brand has announced the appointment of former cricketer Rahul Dravid as its first brand ambassador?

45. Which sexual pleasure brand for women has unveiled its new brand film ‘pleasure gap’?

46. Which femtech brand has launched the ‘#ReuseKaroSaveKaro’ campaign to highlight the issue of menstrual waste, this World Environment Day?

47. Which edtech company has developed a patented network aggregator device nestled in an illustrated book – titled ‘The Everything Book’?

48. Which health and wellness platform has roped in cricketer KL Rahul as investor and ambassador?

49. Which mattress brand has released its ad campaign ‘#DhangSeSoyaHotaTohYeNaHota’, featuring actor Boman Irani?

50. UPI monthly transactions count crossed which milestone mark for the first time in May 2023?

51. To commemorate World Milk Day on June 1, which brand announced ‘#RaiseAGlassofMilk’ and ‘#SalutingTheUnsungHeroes’ campaign?

52. Which mobile game creator have unveiled a riveting new docu-series called ‘India Ki Heartbeat’ that delves into the vibrant universe of the game?

53. Which electronics brand has announced its collaboration with actor Hrithik Roshan as the brand ambassador for its range of Smart LED TVs?

54. Which motorcycle maker last week announced the commencement of operations of its assembly unit in Nepal?

55. The insurance regulator last week directed which company to take over the liabilities of around 200,000 policies along with assets of Sahara India Life Insurance Co with immediate effect?

56. Which company has become the first insurance company to launch a policy that covers surrogate mothers and egg donors?

57. To address the growing need for customisation in insurance policies, which company has introduced a new health insurance plan - D.I.Y HEALTH?

58. Which plant-based meat brand, backed by cricketer MS Dhoni, has announced its expansion into Singapore?

59. Which tractor company last week launched Target, marking its entry into the lightweight compact tractor segment?

60. Which company last week announced a commitment to contribute Rs 1,200 crore towards Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), to expand infrastructure at three cancer treatment hubs?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1001 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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