Biz Quizzard 1017

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period September 18 - 24. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which drugmaker last week said its board has approved the appointment of Peter Bains as the group’s chief executive officer with immediate effect?

2. Which clothing brand has announced the launch of the second part of the comfort trilogy titled 'Be Comfortable with Uncomfortable’?

3. Which brand has launched 'Swaad Bihar Ka,' an exclusive range of spices?

4. Which Japanese company is launching its first makeup brand in India in almost a decade, bringing popular line NARS Cosmetics to local beauty shops?

5. Which tech-first insurer has launched the "Health Insurance ki Subah ho Gayi Mamu" campaign, featuring actors Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi in their iconic Munna Bhai and Circuit roles?

6. Which fragrance brand has launched a video featuring actress Sonam Bajwa for its "Romance" perfume?

7. Which eyewear brand has launched the 'Dhaakad Hai' campaign, featuring cricketer Suryakumar Yadav?

8. Which beverage brand has introduced Mango Lassi with 'Rush Nahi, Sip Karo' campaign starring actress Ananya Panday?

9. Which direct-to-consumer menswear brand has launched the ‘#SoSoft’ campaign for innerwear?

10. Which company has set up India’s first facility for producing and supplying pipes, tubes, and premium connections to the Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) market?

11. Which nutrition supplements company has launched the 'Nourish Your Beauty From Within' campaign?

12. Which Pune-based sweets and snacks brand has launched a campaign featuring celebrities like Jackie Shroff, Amey Wagh, Priya Bapat, Ratna Pathak Shah, and Harsha Bhogle?

13. Which housing finance company has unveiled its latest campaign ‘Zindagi jiyein apne sharto par’ (Live life on your own terms)?

14. Which wires and cables manufacturer has unveiled a new brand identity, "Ideas. Connected."?

15. Which smart accessories brand has announced its association with actress Mrunal Thakur?

16. Which pharma company has revealed a campaign film in honour of World Pharmacist's Day on September 25, 2023?

17. Which biscuit brand has roped in actress Jyotika as its new brand ambassador, and has unveiled a TVC for its relaunch in Tamil Nadu?

18. Which company last week became the first company to debut on Dalal Street within two days of issue closing?

19. Reliance Jio last week launched its fixed wireless access (FWA) device in eight cities. What has it been branded as?

20. Nihar Malaviya has been named as permanent CEO of which publishing company, nine months after he was appointed the interim chief executive?

21. Which brand announced a joint venture with Il Jin Electronics, a subsidiary of Amber Enterprises India, for manufacturing, assembling, and designing of wearables and other smart electronics products in India?

22. Which cricketer has launched his own sports line, ‘Dnine’ Sports?

23. Which sports gaming platform announced that it is changing its name to SportsBaazi, and launched the “LIVE Mein Hai VIBE” campaign?

24. Which company has launched the campaign ‘#DhoondengeTohMilega’ to further solidify its position as the go-to source for knowledge?

25. Which digital real estate company has announced the launch of its latest campaign targeting the upcoming festive season, continuing its ‘Parr.. se Perfect’ campaign?

26. The Delhi High Court last week restrained 16 entities from misusing which celebrity’s image, name, voice, his dialogues, or other elements of his persona for monetary gains without his consent?

27. Which US-based insurer, and insurance analytics provider Agam Capital have entered into a joint venture with Fintech Blue Solutions to make a foray into India’s life insurance market?

28. Japanese conglomerate SoftBank has partnered with which hospitality company to open the first hotel under the ‘Sunday’ brand, in Jaipur?

29. Which edtech company has appointed Arjun Mohan as its India chief executive?

30. Which hospital chain hospital has acquired an 84% stake in AMRI Hospitals from Kolkata-based Emami Group at an enterprise value of Rs 2,400 crore?

31. Which airline has recently received the Civil Aviation Ministry’s nod to operate international flights?

32. E-commerce marketplace Meesho has officially unveiled its strategic expansion into the branded products segment. What has the initiative been branded as?

33. Which brand last week entered the Indian motorcycle market by unveiling the RS 457, a 457cc sport bike?

34. Which company is relaunching its dermatological beauty division in the country with the introduction of its skincare brand, CeraVe?

35. Which automobile sales channel is celebrating six years with the campaign ‘Find Your Match’, featuring actor and brand ambassador Varun Dhawan?

36. Which sports brand has launched the '3 Ka Dream’ campaign for ICC Men’s World Cup 2023?

37. Actress Shehnaaz Gill is the new face of which soap brand?

38. Which watch brand has launched the campaign 'Rise Above the Shocks' with cricketer and brand ambassador Shubman Gill?

39. Which company has launched 2 ads showcasing the exceptional performance of its CPVC and SWR pipes, with the positioning 'Peedhiyan Badlengi Pipe Nahin'?

40. Which healthcare delivery platform has acquired a majority stake in Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU), India’s largest single specialty hospital network of urology and nephrology care?

41. Which sleep solutions company has launched the ‘#ScienceOfPeacefulSleep’ campaign, featuring actor and brand ambassador Anil Kapoor?

42. Which electric 2-wheeler brand has launched its brand anthem “Safar”, performed by popular Dharavi Hip-Hop group 7Bantaiz, in a digital TVC?

43. Which gifting solutions company has launched its Daughters Day campaign, ‘#BeThereForHer’?

44. Which company has announced the launch of India’s first-ever electric two-wheeler racing championship in which eight riders will take part?

45. Which company has announced the limited market release and laser vision correction surgeries performed using the new SILK (Smooth Incisions Lenticule Keratomileusis) procedure?

46. Which Bengaluru-based fintech company last week announced that it has ‘acquihired’ Chennai-based open finance platform Fego(dot)ai for an undisclosed amount?

47. Actor Jim Sarbh has stepped into a new role as the 'Mane Man' for which hair expert brand?

48. Which spices brand has launched a television commercial featuring actors Akshay Kumar and Kriti Kharbanda for its Hing?

49. Which beverage brand has announced its association with the tennis player Sumit Nagal for three years?

50. Which company will acquire 75% of Glenmark Life Sciences (GLS) in a deal valued at Rs 5,651.5 crore?

51. Which smart and sustainable mobility solutions provider has unveiled its first brand campaign, ‘Taking India Places’?

52. Which online bus ticketing platform has launched a campaign featuring actor Silambarasan TR (Simbu) in Tamil Nadu?

53. Which consumer technology brand has roped in cricketer Suryakumar Yadav as the brand ambassador for its smartwatch category?

54. Which menswear brand has appointed Anand Aiyer as its new chief executive officer (CEO)?

55. Which fashion brand has launched its campaign “For Now, For A Lifetime”, featuring actress and brand ambassador Deepika Padukone?

56. Which chocolate brand has launched the ‘Noobie Mistakes’ campaign for the upcoming cricket season?

57. Which cement company has set up a company to own and lease private aircraft, according to an exchange filing?

58. Which drug maker has agreed to acquire five legacy brands of Italy’s Menarini along with their associated trademark rights for the Indian market in a Rs 101-crore all-cash deal?

59. Bhargav Dasgupta has resigned as the managing director and CEO of which general insurance company?

60. Banmali Agrawala has been appointed as the new chairman of which aerospace and defence solutions company?

61. JSW Group has announced which athlete as its official brand ambassador?

62. Which furniture retailer has launched its latest campaign "We Feel New"?

63. Which cooking oil brand has launched the campaign ‘Dhyaan Se Lijiye’, featuring actors and brand ambassadors Yash & Radhika?

64. Apparel Group India has announced actors Aditya Roy Kapur and Janhvi Kapoor as brand ambassadors for the upcoming collection of which brand?

65. India is set to be included in which US financial services firm’s Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets (GBI-EM) global index suite?

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Biz Quizzard 1016

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period September 11 - 16. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which PSU last week said it has developed its own SMAASH brand laptop and micro-PC of global quality standards and has won many orders for the same competing against MNC brands?

2. Which intercity food delivery startup has acquired The State Plate (TSP), which operates in the non-perishable packaged food segment?

3. Which home & lifestyle brand has recently launched its latest collection, "Pixel Paisley Home" – an interesting take on the retro pixel era combined with timeless vintage motifs?

4. Businesses with aggregate annual turnover of over Rs 100 crore will not be allowed to report e-invoices older than how many days on the date of reporting under the GST from November 1?

5. Which plywood manufacturer has released a campaign featuring actor Jr. NTR for its Zero Emission product range?

6. Which mutual fund has launched the campaign ‘#SochaSamjhaRisk’?

7. Which fintech company has launched the 'Maan-na mushkil, bharna aasaan - pay Health Insurance premium Monthly!' campaign to promote its health insurance marketplace?

8. Which sports drink brand has announced its association with cricketer Hardik Pandya?

9. Which life insurance brand has launched the "Bharosa" campaign with cricketer Rohit Sharma, and his wife and entrepreneur Ritika Sajdeh?

10. Which merchant services provider has acquired digital invoicing startup BillMe?

11. Which hospitality brand has released a new film 'Happy Holidays, Happy Families!', exploring vacations through a child’s lens?

12. Which personal care brand has released a campaign featuring film maker Karan Johar for its baby care portfolio?

13. Which consumer lending app has launched the “Freedom from Fraud” campaign?

14. Which beverage brand has roped in actress Rashmika Mandanna as brand ambassador, and has launched a campaign to promote its latest variant?

15. Which nutrition brand has announced the launch of its campaign, “Sacchai inside out”, in collaboration with its brand ambassador and actor, Sonu Sood?

16. Which fitness and wellness platform has launched the campaign 'Empowering Personalized Fitness in an Evolving World'?

17. Actress Katrina Kaif has rejoined which MNC airline as a brand ambassador?

18. Aviation sector veteran Sanjiv Kapoor has assumed charge as chief executive officer of which Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier?

19. Which mutual fund has unveiled ‘SIP Hai #FaydeWaliAadat’ campaign that highlights the transformative power of SIPs in achieving long-term financial goals?

20. Which India-focused investment platform has invested Rs 525 crore to acquire a majority stake in Punjab-based hospital Ivy Health and Life Sciences (Ivy)?

21. What has Blue Dart Express renamed its Dart Plus service as?

22. Which real estate portal has launched the ‘#AndarKiBaat’ campaign featuring actor Jackie Shroff?

23. Which diamond boutique has unveiled a film featuring actress Sonam Kapoor to launch its new autograph collection – ‘My Embrace’?

24. Which digital travel platform has roped in actor Ayushmann Khurrana as its new brand ambassador in India?

25. Which tyre manufacturer has signed cricketer Shafali Verma as its latest brand ambassador?

26. Which smartphone brand has launched a film with the positioning 'Introducing the Fastest Smartphone*'?

27. Which biscuit brand has launched a campaign with the idea "Sweet and Salty saath jab aaye, baat ban jaaye"?

28. Which business group has set up a new business arm Taabi Mobility to tap the growing demand for innovative fleet and logistics solutions?

29. Which beer brand and NAO Spirits, the Indian craft gin company with its London Dry Gin – Greater Than, have joined forces to launch a limited release gin-inspired beer – Greater IPA?

30. Which company will invest about Rs 2,000 crore in a project that involves an alliance with Italian company Metra SpA for its tech expertise in making coaches for Vande Bharat and other trains?

31. Which lubricants brand has launched the campaign ‘Rakhe Saaf, Dil Se’?

32. Which healthcare services provider has unveiled a new logo, incorporating three beating hearts seamlessly and reinforcing ‘healthcare with a heart’ into the group's visual identity?

33. Which MNC has launched a limited-edition soda, Y3000, that has been created using AI technology?

34. Which biscuit brand has launched the ‘Growth Needs Both’ campaign featuring cricketer R. Ashwin, his wife, and daughters?

35. Which bread brand has roped in former Badminton World Champion, Saina Nehwal as the ‘Race Ambassador’?

36. Which agarbathi manufacturer has unveiled its Sampoorna Ganesh Chaturthi Puja Kit ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival this year?

37. Which brand has launched a campaign with the tagline ‘India’s First Family e-scooter’, featuring actress Neena Gupta?

38. Which white cement brand has launched a campaign featuring actor and new brand ambassador Vicky Kaushal?

39. Which online travel agency has announced cricketer Rohit Sharma as brand ambassador for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign?

40. Sindhu Gangadharan, senior vice president and managing director of SAP Labs India, has been appointed vice chairperson of which industry body?

41. Which sportswear and athleisure company has acquired B2B sports footwear manufacturer Mochiko Shoes Pvt Ltd?

42. Which tech company, known for its PCs and accessories, unveiled its e-bike MUVI 125 4G in India?

43. Which holding company last week announced the appointment of former gold mining executive Chris Griffithas as its CEO for base metals and the president of its international businesses?

44. Which toy retailer has launched its first exclusive retail store in Italy with franchisee Giochi Preziosi SPA (GP), a prominent player in Italy’s toy manufacturing and distribution industry?

45. The RBI last week announced the names of how many non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) placed under the upper layer as per scale-based regulation (SBR) for 2023-24?

46. Which market research company has named company insider Karthik Rao as its chief executive officer, effective immediately?

47. India has become the 13th country in the world that can issue what kind of certificates regarding weighing and measuring instruments?

48. Which Hyderabad-based market intelligence player has picked up 51% stake in Pune-based Global Market Insights (GMI) Group for an undisclosed amount?

49. Which digital banking platform has launched the 'Wait kyu karna?' campaign featuring actor Manoj Bajpaye?

50. Which MNC has announced the appointment of Rajnish Kumar, former Chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI), as India Chairman?

51. Which grooming brand has launched the ‘Move Fearlessly’ campaign?

52. Which pharma company is foraying into the Indonesian market with the acquisition of 15 formulations brands from Viatris Inc and Pfizer Inc for US$48 million (approx. Rs 398 crore)?

53. Which snack brand variant unveiled its launch campaign “Maal Andar Hai”, featuring actress Sara Ali Khan?

54. Which brand has launched a campaign for its AAC (Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) blocks?

55. Which Singapore-based waste-to-value added product company will set up its first global engineering plant in India?

56. ITC is foraying into porridge mixes for infants under which brand?

57. Which company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, will acquire 100 per cent share capital of Canada-based Professional Mixing Equipment Inc (MixPro)?

58. Srinivasan K Swamy, Executive Chairman of R K Swamy Hansa Group, has been elected as the Chairman of which auditing organisation for the year 2023-2024?

59. Which diversified non-banking financial company has launched the ‘Farz Nibhaatey Hain’ campaign to reaffirm its commitment to credit inclusion?

60. Grasim Industries will house its paints business under which brand?

61. Which hair oil brand has launched the ‘Ban Ja Toofani’ activation campaign across 100 villages in UP?

62. Which health brand unveiled a digital film featuring actress Lara Dutta Bhupati?

63. Which tyre manufacturer launched the digital film "Engineers: The Driving Force” to celebrate Engineers' Day?

64. Which ecommerce marketplace has launched its latest campaign, ‘Khushiyan Apno Ki, Aur Apni Bhi’?

65. Which footwear brand has launched the ‘Every Walk is a Ramp Walk’ campaign to introduce its City Casual Collection?

66. Which watch brand has unveiled its latest campaign ‘Made For This’, featuring actors Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon?

67. Which watch brand has unveiled its Fall/Holiday 2023 Collection with actor Kartik Aaryan?

68. Which medical technology and healthcare solutions company has launched the “Let’s find It early. Fight it early” campaign for detection of breast cancer, featuring actress Sonali Bendre?

69. Which MNC last week said it will replace the well-known signature script it has used since 1887 with a modern look that reflects its sharpened focus on pharmaceuticals and medical devices?

70. Which is the only Indian company to find a place in the top 100 list of the World's Best Companies of 2023, compiled by TIME Magazine and online data platform Statista?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1016 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1015

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period September 04 - 09. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Uday Kotak has stepped down as the Managing Director (MD) and CEO of which bank with effect from September 1, 2023?

2. Which jewellery retailer has unveiled a new wedding jewellery collection in tie up with fashion designer Tarun Tahiliani?

3. Coinciding with the upcoming festive season, which automobile company has rolled out Urban Night Limited Edition of its entire range?

4. Which confectionery brand has launched the television commercial 'Kabhi Ruke Na Fun' for its jelly in a long tubular format offering?

5. Which brand has launched a campaign for its ‘Three in One Agarbathi’, highlighting health, wealth, and happiness benefits?

6. Which noodle brand has roped in actor Ayushmann Khurrana as brand ambassador?

7. Venugopal Kasturi has been elected as Chairman of which media holding entity?

8. Which D2C luggage brand has released a new campaign that focuses on ‘travel in style’, with its brand ambassador and cricketer Rishabh Pant?

9. Which men’s grooming brand launched the ‘#BeardsAtWork’ campaign on World Beard Day?

10. Which biotechnology major’s unit has acquired Eywa Pharma Inc.'s oral solid dosage manufacturing facility in the U.S. for $7.7 million (more than Rs 63 crore)?

11. Which fintech company announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind celebrity voice feature on its SmartSpeakers in collaboration with actor Amitabh Bachchan?

12. Which fintech firm last week unveiled a ‘soundbox’ device that lets merchants accept both mobile and card payments across networks?

13. Which digital payments provider has launched Mini, a cheaper variant of its point-of-sale (PoS) device, which will allow merchants to accept both quick response (QR)-based and card-based payments?

14. Which company has introduced born electric C40 Recharge, a crossover, at an introductory ex-showroom price of Rs 61,25,000 plus applicable taxes?

15. Which telecom company has signed definitive agreements to acquire stakes in the renewable energy project companies Continuum MP WindFarm Development, and Egan Solar Power?

16. Which company last week launched the Elevate SUV at an entry price of Rs 11 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi)?

17. The board of which listed online gaming company has approved the issue of shares worth Rs 100 crore to firms managed by Zerodha founders Nikhil and Nithin Kamath?

18. Which mobile game has roped in actor Ranveer Singh as brand ambassador?

19. Which tractor brand has released a new TV commercial featuring actor and brand ambassador MS Dhoni?

20. Which drugmaker is set to acquire South Africa’s Actor Holdings (Pty) Ltd for $48.6 million (about Rs 402 crore), strengthening its over-the-counter (OTC) products portfolio?

21. Which snack brand has launched the 'Chatpatang' campaign?

22. Which 100% vegan D2C beauty brand has expanded into the haircare segment, and has launched a campaign with the promise of '22x shinier hair'?

23. Which general insurance company has launched its "Drive Less, Pay Less" Pay As You Drive (PAYD) brand campaign featuring its brand ambassador and cricketer Virat Kohli?

24. Which smartphone brand has launched the ‘Shor no more’ campaign?

25. Which e-commerce furniture and home goods marketplace has elevated its co-founder, Ashish Shah, to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO)?

26. Which renewable energy company that manufactures premium quality solar modules & develops projects has roped in cricketer Ravindra Jadeja as brand ambassador?

27. Which multilingual social media platform has launched the film 'Aaj Kya Trending Hai?'?

28. Which jewellery brand launched its Teacher’s Day digital campaign 'With every step, we celebrate you!', featuring actress Zarina Wahab, and actress and brand ambassador Wamiqa Gabbi?

29. Which messaging platform has launched a film featuring actor Ranveer Singh to promote message privacy?

30. Which industry body has announced the appointment of Rajesh Nambiar, Chairman and Managing Director, Cognizant India, as its Chairperson?

31. Which cooking oil brand has released the film ‘Tai’, featuring the story of visionary entrepreneur Meenakshi Walke, popularly known as the ‘Bamboo Lady of India’?

32. Which advanced display technology solutions provider has announced a collaboration with Ranjitsinh Disale Foundation, and launched the film ‘Technology & Teachers : Forging the Future of India’?

33. American manufacturer of optical materials and semiconductors, Coherent Corp will establish a first-of-its-kind global Centre of Excellence (CoE) in India. Which city?

34. Which commercial vehicles manufacturer has appointed Sreeram Venkateswaran as President & CBO?

35. Which technology company has claimed to have become the first bootstrapped SaaS business to surpass the milestone of 100 million users?

36. Which real estate company has elevated CEO Abhishek Kapoor to the position of group CEO?

37. Which real estate project has launched the 'Mumbaikar Ki No.1 Choice' campaign featuring actor Anil Kapoor?

38. Which baby products brand has roped in actress Gauahar Khan as brand ambassador?

39. Which sports drink brand has launched a campaign featuring athlete Neeraj Chopra?

40. Which payments and commerce solutions provider has introduced ‘the country’s first-ever’ UPI-ATM as a White Label ATM (WLA) in association with National Payments Corporation of India?

41. Which cashback & coupons app has roped in actress Genelia Deshmukh?

42. Which fashion brand has roped in actress Anushka Sharma as its brand ambassador, and has launched its festive campaign ‘Celebrate your story’?

43. Which sports nutrition brand has launched the campaign 'aa raha hoon” featuring cricketer Rishabh Pant?

44. Which bank has announced its credit cards campaign titled ‘Open Experiences’?

45. Which company has entered into a joint venture with actress Alia Bhatt’s clothing brand for kids and maternity wear, Eda-Mamma, by acquiring a 51% majority stake?

46. Which investment platform will acquire the active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and contract research and manufacturing services businesses (CRAMS) of Ind-Swift Labs for Rs 1,650 crore?

47. Which retailer has launched the ‘Live Epic’ campaign, featuring actress Sanya Malhotra, to promote its new Fratini collection?

48. Which asset management company has launched its new investor education campaign 'Yeh Jugalbandi Hai Sahi', to spread awareness on large and midcap category?

49. Which diaper brand has launched the ‘#DekhKeHiMaanege’ featuring actor Nakuul Mehta and vocalist Jankee Parekh?

50. Which bank last week launched ‘Nation First Transit Card’, its RuPay backed National Common Mobility Card that would facilitate payments for all kinds of transport?

51. Which sleep solutions company has launched its latest campaign, ‘#MadeToFlaunt,’ featuring film maker Karan Johar?

52. Which spirits company announced the appointment of Vivek Gupta as Managing Director and CEO with effect from September 25, 2023?

53. Which spices brand has released a commercial starring actors Amitabh Bachchan, and Shahrukh Khan?

54. Which Chennai-based law firm is merging with law firm JSA with effect from October 1?

55. Which conglomerate has formed a joint venture with Japanese trading house Kowa Group for marketing of green ammonia and green hydrogen produced by the former?

56. Which bank has gone live with 6,000 UPI ATMs nationwide where customers can withdraw cash without a debit card by simply scanning a QR code on the ATM’s display screen?

57. Which fashion brand has announced the appointment of actress Janhvi Kapoor as its new brand ambassador?

58. On the occasion of World EV Day (9 September), which ride hailing company launched the 'Drivers Of Change’ campaign?

59. Cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle has taken on a new role as co-partner and chief holiday officer at which luxury travel platform?

60. American chipmaker Nvidia and which company will together build a foundational large language model (LLM), an artificial intelligence algorithm, that will be trained on an array of diverse Indic languages?

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Biz Quizzard 1014

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period August 28 - September 02. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which diversified energy company last week named Mansi Madan Tripathy as its new country chair, effective October 1?

2. Which company last week said it will fully acquire KRSV Innovative Auto Solutions, an automotive aftermarket spare parts platform, for Rs 142.4 crore?

3. Global shipping and logistics firm UPS Technologies last week inaugurated its first technology centre in the country. Which city?

4. The 3 children of which company’s chairman and managing director will be inducted on the board as non-executive directors?

5. Which company launched a limited-edition dessert, Lunar Dulce de Leche Choux Bun, in celebration of Chandrayaan-3?

6. Which company has roped in celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor to endorse its XTRATEJ LPG brand?

7. Umesh Revankar, executive vice chairman of Shriram Finance, has been appointed chairman of which industry body for a two-year term?

8. Which health insurance company has reintroduced its ‘#SabKiSister’ campaign for Raksha Bandhan?

9. Which skin and hair care solutions company has launched a television commercial, featuring actress Parineeti Chopra, for its face wash product?

10. Which Bengaluru-headquartered company has, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, entered into an agreement to acquire Dubai-based apparel manufacturer Atraco Group (Atraco)?

11. Which sports entity has launched its latest brand campaign in India titled ‘#ThisIsBasketball’, featuring actor and brand ambassador Ranveer Singh?

12. Which digital imaging and printing solutions company has launched its global ‘#MakeTheSwitch’ campaign in India?

13. Which dating app has entered the Indian market with focus on humor and authentic connections?

14. This should be easy. Which brand has unveiled its new logo, and tagline 'Give Me Power. Give Me Red.'?

15. Which company last week announced the sale of its dairy business Nilgiri Dairy Farm to AVA Cholayil Healthcare for a total consideration of Rs 67 crore?

16. Which bank last week launched a paid savings account where the customer will not be charged for many services and will not be required to maintain a minimum balance?

17. Which supply chain solutions provider last week said current executive vice chairman R Dinesh would take over as its chairman with immediate effect?

18. Which company last week unveiled a prototype of the first Bharat Stage (BS) VI compliant electrified flexfuel car?

19. Which cement company has appointed Puneet Dalmia as MD and CEO, effective December 8, 2023?

20. TV Narendran, CEO and Managing Director of Tata Steel Limited, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Board of Governors of which IIT?

21. Which business group has launched the 'Miss.Represent' campaign addressing gender equality within our society?

22. Which luxury fragrance brand has launched a television commercial with the positioning ‘Very Very French’?

23. Which mattress brand has roped in badminton player PV Sindhu as its brand ambassador?

24. Which fashion brand has announced actress Palak Tiwari as first Indian womenswear ambassador?

25. Which fashion brand has unveiled its new campaign "Legends Forever, to Play Together", featuring Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes, and Arjun Rampal and Milind Soman?

26. Which gifting solutions brand has launched its Rakhi campaign ‘Make Rakhi Feel Special’, featuring actress Soha Ali Khan?

27. Which company and its associated companies have launched the Raksha Bandhan campaign ‘#RespectAllBandhans’?

28. Which retailer has unveiled its latest denim collection through the "Live Your Dance, Live Your Denim" campaign?

29. Which beauty care brand from the house of Cavinkare rolled out the digital campaign “Unseen Bonds” for Raksha Bandhan?

30. Tata Motors last week unveiled a new identity for its electric vehicle (EV) business. What will it be called?

31. Which general insurance company has launched an initiative to promote insurance through a film ‘#KaroSabkoInsure’?

32. Which digital payments firm has entered the stock broking segment with the launch of its mobile application Share(dot)Market?

33. Which MNC has released the digital film ‘#IndiaKiRide’, featuring actor Sonu Sood, to celebrate 10 years in India?

34. Which metro in India is set to join the elite metro systems of London, Moscow, Berlin, Munich, and Istanbul, which have composite aluminium third rail instead of those made of steel?

35. Which banking fintech has unveiled its latest ad campaign, ‘#SawaalHiNahi’, targeting students traveling international?

36. Which malted beverage brand has released its new ad, with the positioning ‘#VitaminDKiTaakat’?

37. Which mosquito repellant brand has launched the ‘#SurakshaKaBandhan’ campaign?

38. Which electric 2-wheelers manufacturer will diversify into premium segment under the A2B brand?

39. Nestlé India has forayed into the millets-based ready-to-make category under which nutrition brand?

40. UPI monthly transactions count crossed which milestone mark for the first time in August?

41. Singapore’s Garena last week announced the relaunch of which mobile game in India, with cricketer MS Dhoni as brand ambassador?

42. Which beauty platform has launched the campaign 'Find Your Own Beauty', highlighting its wide selection of premium brands?

43. Which automobile company launched a new campaign “EVing is Living” to redefine an era of conscious living by switching to EVs?

44. Which beauty retailer has unveiled its new campaign ‘Kya Khoob Lagte Ho’?

45. Which omni-channel beauty retail platform has released the campaign ‘#ForEveryYou’, featuring celebrities Kareena Kapoor Khan, Kiara Advani, and Suhana Khan?

46. Which lubricants brand has launched the 'Suraksha Bandhan' campaign, weaving together poignant sibling moments with the harsh realities of trucker life?

47. Which contemporary ethnic wear brand has launched a festive campaign "Jab Tayyar Tab Tyohaar" to showcase its Festive'23 collection?

48. Which smart lock screen platform has unveiled its ‘#UnlockNahiKarneka’ campaign, featuring actor Jackie Shroff?

49. Which watch brand has launched the 'Be Both' campaign, featuring actor and brand ambassador Vijay Deverakonda?

50. Shares of Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) closed at which milestone mark for the first time last week?

51. Which integrated study-abroad platform has unveiled its first campaign ‘The Right Door’, featuring cricketer Suryakumar Yadav?

52. Which deodorant brand has launched the ‘Breaking Limits: Girls Can’ series in India with the ambition of helping more girls play football?

53. Which instant noodle company has elevated Sandeep Bakhshi as Managing Director?

54. Which beauty brand has roped in actress Karisma Kapoor to endorse its Face Powder?

55. Which platform dedicated to building a compassionate caregiver ecosystem launched its transformative campaign featuring the song "Khayal Rakhna"?

56. Which Pune-based foods company has announced the appointment of Dilen Gandhi as its MD?

57. Which company, that provides GenZs in India and Southeast Asia with up-to-date fashion information, has launched the campaign ‘#NEWMEveryday’ featuring actress Sanjana Sanghi?

58. Which electrical and digital building infrastructure solutions company has launched the ‘#AllRounderSwitch’ campaign that captures the essence of India's multitasking culture?

59. Which luxury fashion house has picked up retail space in Jio World Plaza in Mumbai’s Bandra-Kurla Complex to set up its biggest store in India?

60. Which Indian company and US-based Corning International Corp have formed a joint venture to set up the country’s first facility for producing finished cover glass parts for the mobile consumer electronics industry?

61. India’s largest cinema exhibition company PVR Inox recorded its single biggest box office month of all time in August. What was the gross box office revenue?

62. Which Indian IT company last week said that it has completed the acquisition of Danske Bank’s IT centre in India?

63. Which Dutch hair cosmetics brand has partnered with Maison D’ Auraine to enter India?

64. Which premium dry fruits & nuts brand launched the second phase of its ongoing campaign 'Healthy ko Rakhe Healthy', featuring former cricketer Rahul Dravid playing an iconic avatar?

65. The assets under management (AUM) of NPS and Atal Pension Yojana (APY) crossed which milestone on August 23?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1014 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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rajeev