August 20, 2023

Biz Quizzard 1012

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period August 14 - 19. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which company will set up an advanced energy research and innovation centre, ‘E Positive Energy Labs’, at the GMR Aerocity near Hyderabad airport?

2. Which homegrown integrated digital marketing services company has acquired digital marketing agency Social Panga?

3. Which ecommerce-focused logistics firm has acquired New Delhi-based courier firm Trackon in an all-cash transaction?

4. Which watch brand has announced the launch of its repositioning campaign ‘Find Your Joy’?

5. Which cookies brand has roped in actor Shah Rukh Khan as brand ambassador?

6. Which women’s wear brand has roped in actress Janhvi Kapoor to spearhead a new campaign “Always Ready for More…Anytime, Anywhere”?

7. Bobby Pawar has decided to step down as chairman and CCO of which advertising entity?

8. Which eyewear retailer has unveiled its new line Zefr, a lightweight luxury eyewear created in France?

9. Which commercial vehicles manufacturer will fully acquire OHM Global Mobility from OHM International Mobility?

10. Tata Sons' earnings from brand subscription crossed which milestone mark in FY23?

11. India’s first long-range revolver, Prabal, was launched last week. Which state-owned company is the manufacturer?

12. Which sustainable products company has announced actress Bhumi Pednekar as brand ambassador and investor?

13. Which business conglomerate launched the ‘#AsYouWishIndia’ film for Independence Day?

14. Which online skill-based gaming platform launched the video "India ke rang hai ajab gajab" ahead of Independence Day 2023?

15. Which cooking gadget launched the ‘What’s new on the menu’ campaign?

16. Which QSR chain launched the ‘Pizzas for every mood’ campaign featuring two emoji avatars?

17. Which baby care brand launched the digital video commercial 'Procession' as a tribute to India's Independence Day?

18. Which jewellery retailer unveiled its Independence Day campaign film, ‘Stories of Courage’, featuring actress Regina Cassandra?

19. Which appliances company has published ‘Flavours of India cookbook’ to bring together the essence of India's diverse culinary heritage, during Independence Day?

20. Which healthcare group has sought a license from Irdai for a health insurance business, and has roped in insurance industry veteran Ravi Vishwanath to lead it?

21. Which motorcycle brand has launched the Super Squad Edition (SSE), drawing inspiration from two Marvel superheroes, Black Panther, and Iron Man?

22. Which cement brand launched the campaign "Desh Ban Raha Hai” for Independence Day?

23. Which paints brand launched the campaign 'Think Beautiful' for Independence Day?

24. Which bank launched its Independence Day campaign ‘End Dependence’?

25. Which IT firm last week said it has been chosen by Cricket Australia (CA), the national governing body for the game in Australia, for the next phase of CA’s digital transformation?

26. Which media company will acquire the remaining 51% stake in Quintillion Business Media Pvt. Ltd. to take full control of the Raghav Bahl-curated digital business news platform?

27. Which company last week unveiled its super-sports EV motorcycle - Diamond Head?

28. Which chocolate brand launched its Raksha Bandhan campaign featuring actress Sara Ali Khan?

29. Which aluminum company launched the campaign ‘#AzadiKaAsliMatlab’ (The True Meaning of Freedom) on the occasion of India’s Independence Day 2023?

30. Bindeshwar Pathak, 80, died last week in Delhi from cardiac arrest. He was the founder of which organisation?

31. Which payment and business solutions company launched its Independence Day campaign ‘#FreedomOfPayment’?

32. Which general insurance brand launched the campaign ‘#AsliAzaadi’?

33. Which cement brand launched its Independence Day campaign ‘Jahan Bharat Basta Hai’?

34. Which co-working spaces provider collaborated with comedienne AiyyoShraddha to launched the video 'The Final Round’?

35. Singapore-based Jungle Ventures last week said it has merged which Bengaluru-based fund, in which it is an anchor investor, with itself to kick-start its healthtech foray?

36. Which marketing technologies provider announced the acquisition of Quantcast Choice, a consent management platform designed to help publishers align with the global privacy regulations?

37. Which company’s bid to acquire Meenakshi Energy through the insolvency resolution process was approved by the Hyderabad National Company Law Tribunal last week?

38. Which company’s MD and CEO, Anil Pant, 54, died last week, as per a regulatory filing?

39. Which ghee brand launched its latest television commercial 'Masale Ka Dibba'?

40. Which electric vehicles manufacturer unveiled its sonic identity and anthem 'Le Chalaang' in collaboration with music director AR Rahman?

41. Which company last week unveiled a tractor line under the OJA platform?

42. Which brand in the oral solid multivitamin segment launched a campaign featuring actor Ranveer Singh?

43. Which logistics company launched the campaign ‘Bhatak Gaye’?

44. For Independence Day, which digital banking platform launched the ‘#FinancialKrantikaris’ initiative to celebrate young disruptors who are contributing to the country’s economic revolution?

45. Which beverage brand partnered with Odia rapper Samir Rishu Mohanty, popularly known as 'Rapper Big Deal', to launched the video ‘Uthi Ja, Dhana!’ for Hip-Hop Day?

46. On the occasion of its 94th Founders’ Day, which business group unveiled its latest corporate film, "Create What is Worth Creating."?

47. Which company has acquired an under-development transmission project from Hyderabad-based Megha Engineering & Infrastructures (MEIL) for an undisclosed amount?

48. Which professional services and investment management firm has appointed Badal Yagnik as Chief Executive Officer, India, with immediate effect?

49. Which global technology company that develops networked visualisation solutions has appointed Rajeeva Lochan Sharma as India managing director?

50. Which luggage maker has elevated its Chief Financial Officer, Neetu Kashiramka as the Managing Director Designate?

51. Which company launched 'Fryday Campaign’ celebrating the joy of food and Friday?

52. Which chocolate brand unveiled its latest campaign ‘#BrothersWhoCare’, which highlights the profound sibling bond?

53. Which jewellery brand unveiled its latest campaign TVC ‘Heera Ho Tum’ celebrating the spirit of Indian women?

54. Which contemporary ethnic wear brand has launched its latest collection, 'Rumi’, and has roped in actress Bhumi Pednekar as brand ambassador?

55. Which premium jewellery brand has introduced its latest Rakhi collection with the ‘Ties of Love’ campaign?

56. Which dermatologist-developed prestige beauty brand has roped in actress Triptii Dimri as the new brand ambassador for the Indian market?

57. Which skilling and workforce development platform unveiled its latest campaign ‘Bus of Opportunity’?

58. Which cosmetics brand has recently collaborated with Microsoft to introduce a novel approach to video calls on Microsoft Teams – virtual makeup?

59. Which pharma company has roped in former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar as the brand ambassador for its ‘#TensionMatLo’ campaign?

60. The philanthropic and CSR arm of which IT firm has committed over Rs 100 crore to launch a STEM scholarship programme to empower aspiring girl students?

61. Which bank launched the ‘Find your India’ campaign for Independence Day?

62. Which matrimony platform, along with Udayan Care, has unveiled a campaign titled 'RevolutioNaaris'?

63. Which meat brand has launched the campaign ‘Meaty Benefits, On & On!’ to introduce its rewards-based program, Infiniti?

64. Which made-to-order atta brand has launched the campaign ‘#FreeFRESHistan’?

65. Which snack brand has collaborated with hot sauce brand Naagin to introduce Bhoot Chips?

66. Which MNC bank has named Pramod Kumar its new CEO in India?

67. PR Seshadri has been appointed new MD & CEO of which bank?

68. Which digital imaging company launched the campaign ‘The Gatecrashers’ to mark World Photography Day?

69. Which company released its latest campaign, ‘More than Just A Fuel Station’, for its mobility business in India?

70. The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) reached which accounts count milestone on August 9?

71. Which company launched the awareness campaign '#FraudFighters' for World Senior Citizens Day (August 21), featuring actress Poonam Dhillon?

72. Which digital payments brand unveiled the campaign "Bill Payment Ka Smarter Way," featuring actor Ayushmann Khurrana?

73. RBI has launched a centralised web portal aimed at simplifying the search for unclaimed deposits across banks. What has it been branded as?

74. Which company has set up Maharashtra’s biggest cashew processing plant at its Mohadi (Nashik) campus?

75. Indian cinema witnessed its highest ever combined weekend gross box office collection in the last weekend (August 11-13). What was the amount?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1012 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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