Biz Quizzard 1060

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period July 15 - 20. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which company has signed an agreement to sell its Pureit water business to AO Smith India for Rs 601 crore, in line with its broader strategy to exit non-core assets and brands?

2. Which company has secured what it calls the “single largest fully built bus order” from the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) for a value of Rs 982 crore?

3. Which company said it has divested the US commercial women´s health specialty business to Evofem Biosciences, a biopharmaceutical company based in the US?

4. Who has been named co chair of the Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders?

5. Which Korean skincare brand has announced actress Wamiqa Gabbi as its first brand ambassador in India?

6. Which handmade carpet and rugs company has unveiled its latest campaign, ‘The Court of Carpets’, featuring tennis star Rohan Bopanna?

7. Which global piping solutions and advanced water management systems provider has announced cricketer Rohit Sharma as its brand ambassador for the Indian market?

8. Which chocolate brand launched its latest campaign ‘Bhookhe Pet Na Ho Payega’?

9. Which chocolate brand has roped in director Rohit Shetty as the new brand ambassador?

10. Subhash Dandekar passed away last week at the age of 85. He was the founder of which stationery brand?

11. Which biscuit brand unveiled its new campaign 'Nalladhu Thedi Varum' with Tamil Superstars Sneha and Simran?

12. Which QSR chain has launched a distinctive chicken product - Cheesiken, along with a portfolio of chicken products crafted for the discerning palates of chicken lovers?

13. Which hosiery brand has launched a campaign featuring actor Mahesh Babu?

14. Which company has signed a binding agreement for the buyout of Coredge(dot)io, a sovereign cloud platform and artificial intelligence company?

15. Which company last week said it has entered into a nonexclusive patent licensing agreement with Japanese drugmaker Takeda for commercialising the latter’s drug Vonoprazan in India?

16. Which brand has unveiled Siren Torch, a ‘first-of-its-kind’ flashlight with safety alarm for the safety of women, elderly, and farmers?

17. Which agritech firm has announced the launch of Sage, the planet’s first real-time agri-intelligence solution powered by Google Gemini?

18. Which 2-wheeler EV brand has launched the campaign ‘Bade Armaanon Ki Achchi Shuruwat’?

19. Which soap brand has announced its relaunch in Tamil Nadu with a new proposition: "Double Benefits through Double Ayurveda."?

20. Footwear major Bata India has crossed which franchise outlets milestone for the first time?

21. Which company has unveiled the 'Khoob Chalega' campaign featuring actor Jimmy Shergill for its feature phones?

22. Which consumer appliances company has announced the resignation of its Managing Director and CEO, Anuj Poddar, who would be moving on to pursue an external opportunity?

23. Which IT firm has agreed to acquire a 100% membership interest in three-year old US-based BridgeView Life Sciences through its wholly owned subsidiary for $25 million?

24. Which engineering R&D services company said it was acquiring Germany-based Tecosim Group through its wholly owned subsidiary for an enterprise value of €21 million?

25. Which luxury automobile company has announced the launch of its popular ‘Wishbox’ campaign?

26. Which tile manufacturer has unveiled a campaign to celebrate the spirit of women empowerment and excellence in sports?

27. Which paint company has unveiled two additions to its Home Protect Waterproofing range: Zero Damp Advance and Zero Damp Smart?

28. Which business group has reignited its ‘Rukna Nahi Hai’ campaign with a new film celebrating the resilience and determination of Indian athletes ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games?

29. Which mutual fund has unveiled the ‘Apne #SIPKoDoPromotion’ campaign?

30. Bigbasket announced software-as-a-service based supply chain platform to help new and existing ecommerce companies manage their supply chains and operations. What has it been branded as?

31. Which company has released a campaign ‘Awaaz Uthaney Ka Power’ to promote its newly launched flashlight that has a unique safety feature - a high-decibel siren?

32. Which fabric whitener brand has been relaunched with the campaign ‘#PehnoPhirseWhite’?

33. Which real estate portal has unveiled a new campaign in Telugu, ‘#ManaLoManaMaata’, featuring actor end entrepreneur Rana Daggubati?

34. Which healthcare company has launched a campaign “#BreakTheHabit for a Safer Tomorrow," aimed at raising awareness about head and neck cancer?

35. Which ayurvedic personal care brand unveiled Soapera, an exclusive coffee table book capturing the 55 years journey of the brand?

36. Sanjeev Krishan was last week re-elected as chairperson of which consulting firm?

37. Which sleep solutions brand announced its partnership with the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) through the ‘Sona Chahiye Toh Sona Zaroori Hai’ campaign?

38. Actor Sidharth Malhotra has been roped in as brand ambassador for which beverage brand?

39. Which 100% vegetarian multivitamin tablet has joined hands with Bikanervala, a multinational Indian restaurant and sweets chain, to champion the health and wellness of vegetarians?

40. Which media and gaming firm has acquired the remaining 48.42% stake it did not hold in Paper Boat Apps for Rs 300 crore, making it a wholly owned subsidiary?

41. Which sports performance brand has onboarded wrestler Antim Panghal to its roster of brand athletes?

42. Which home décor fabrics brand has unveiled a television commercial with the tagline ‘live consciously’, featuring actor and brand ambassador Ranveer Singh?

43. Which sweets and snacks major recently unveiled its Teej campaign - "Teej ki Meethi Reet”?

44. Which gifting platform has launched the campaign 'Door ho ya paas, Rakhi banayein khaas'?

45. Which automobile company last week unveiled Curvv, an SUV coupe in ICE and EV formats?

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Biz Quizzard 1059

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period July 08 - 13. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Global IT services firm Accenture acquired which Bengaluru-based semiconductor design services firm to bolster its growing silicon design and engineering capabilities?

2. Which innerwear and athleisure brand has joined forces with actor Vicky Kaushal to launch a first of its kind music video ad campaign ‘A New Feeling'?

3. Which fintech company has roped in actor Vikrant Massey as its brand ambassador?

4. Which restaurant has released a digital ad film in association with actor Jim Sarbh, to bring to life its latest cocktail program?

5. Which automobile brand has unveiled its new campaign ‘Move The Way You Like’?

6. Which automobile company has roped in actor Hrithik Roshan as brand ambassador?

7. Which power company has selected Amar Kaul as the next managing director and CEO for a period of five years beginning July 25, 2024?

8. Which elevator company has announced the introduction of Modular Series offering hundreds of design combinations for customers?

9. Khadi and Village Industries' annual turnover crossed which milestone mark for the first time in FY24?

10. Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) last week said it has surpassed which cumulative vehicle dispatches milestone using the railways?

11. Which edtech firm has acquired Housing(dot)com co-founder Advitiya Sharma's startup Genius Teacher?

12. Which edtech startup last week said that it has acquired Ekagrata Eduserv, a chartered accountancy (CA) test preparation firm?

13. Canadian investor Brookfield Asset Management has agreed to invest $550 million (about Rs 4,594 crore) to buy a controlling stake in which Tamil Nadu-based renewables platform?

14. Indkal Technologies has signed a licensing deal to launch a wide range of made-in-India smartphone models under which brand?

15. Which company last week announced the acquisition of a 67 per cent stake in Omkar Chemicals Industries Private Limited (OCIPL), a Gujarat-based speciality chemicals firm?

16. Which sunflower oil company has announced its foray into Tamil Nadu with a new brand, ‘Be-Rite’?

17. Which brand has unveiled the ‘Wonderful by Design’ campaign featuring actress Rashmika Mandanna?

18. Which consumer electronics brand has announced singer Jasleen Kaur Royal as brand ambassador?

19. Which tourism destination has launched the 'A Whole New You' campaign featuring actors Saif Ali Khan and Sara Ali Khan?

20. Which company’s wholly owned subsidiary has entered into a share purchase agreement for acquisition of 100 per cent stake in SiliConch Systems for Rs 183 crore?

21. Which agarbatti brand unveiled its new campaign 'Dil se Karo Baat, Bhagwan Ke Saath'?

22. Which toothpaste brand has introduced its Fresh Active Gel through the ‘#FullFullFresh’ campaign featuring actors Tiger Shroff and Tamannaah Bhatia?

23. Which steel company has roped in former cricketer Rahul Dravid as brand ambassador to launch its new Corrosion Resistant Steel (CRS) in the retail segment?

24. Which pet care service provider has named former cricketer and commentator Ravi Shastri as its principal advisor and brand ambassador?

25. Which sports nutrition brand has launched the campaign ‘Apne Andar Ki Taaqat Jagao’, featuring badminton player PV Sindhu?

26. Which all-in-one visual communication platform unveiled its inaugural brand marketing campaign ‘Dil Se, Design Tak’ in India?

27. Which Danish watch brand announced the appointment of Harnaaz Sandhu, former Miss Universe, as its new brand ambassador?

28. Which healthcare company launched its ‘Chakkar Ko Check Kar’ campaign, featuring actor Ayushmann Khurrana, to create awareness about Vertigo?

29. Which Italian electric two-wheeler brand last week announced its entry in the fast-growing Indian electric vehicle market in collaboration with KAW Veloce Motors?

30. Which multi-specialty quaternary-care group has acquired the 300-bed SevenHills Hospital in Visakhapatnam for an undisclosed amount via insolvency process?

31. Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), an agricultural goods merchant and processor, has relaunched which edible oil brand in India?

32. Which company released a digital film starring former cricketer Gautam Gambhir for the launch of its new smartphone Blaze X?

33. Which life insurance company launched a campaign featuring a rap video for its 'Golden Years Pension Plan'?

34. Which brand launched Flutes, its newest addition to India's chocolate market?

35. Which omni-channel jewellery brand has launched the campaign ‘#WearYourWins’, featuring content creator and designer Nancy Tyagi?

36. Which corporate trust launched a Breast Cancer Awareness film ‘Gaanth Pe Dhyan’ (Focus on the Lump), featuring chef Sanjeev Kapoor?

37. Which Bengaluru-based electric scooter maker has entered into an agreement with the UK’s Zapp Electric Vehicle Group to assemble and sell electric two-wheelers in India?

38. Which beverage brand unveiled the 'D for Dreams' campaign featuring former cricketer Rahul Dravid?

39. Which smartphone company unveiled its new campaign “Your Everyday AI Companion”, featuring actor Ranbir Kapoor?

40. Which company has raised its shareholding in Goodview Fashion, manufacturer, and seller of ethnic couture brand Tarun Tahiliani, to 51% from about 33.5%?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1059 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1058

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period July 01 - 06. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Maruti Suzuki Swift has achieved which cumulative sales milestone in India?

2. Which brand has unveiled its new campaign, ‘#StrokesofGenius’, for its art-inspired jewellery and accessories?

3. Which real estate developer and CPP Investments have signed an agreement to sell one of their prime office complexes, One Paramount 1 tech park in Chennai to Singapore’s asset manager Keppel for around Rs 2,100 crore?

4. Which company announced the launch of the OneBlade Cup - a thrilling tournament dedicated to discovering the next top BGMI team in India?

5. Which pharma company unveiled its ‘#SecondBirthDate 2.0’ campaign, featuring actress Sushmita Sen, on National Doctors’ Day?

6. Which brand has launched a campaign to introduce a new body wash range with an automatic foamer, eliminating the need for a loofah?

7. Avinash Pandey has quit as the CEO of which media company?

8. US-based buyout fund Platinum Equity Advisors has acquired a significant majority stake in which Mumbai-based pharmaceuticals company at a valuation of Rs 2,500 crore ($300 million)?

9. Which group last week said its subsidiary SI Air Springs has acquired Italy-based automotive components supplier Roberto Nuti Group?

10. US PE fund KKR & Co has acquired a controlling stake in which Kerala-based multi-specialty hospital chain?

11. Which insurance company has redesignated its chairman Siddhartha Mohanty as managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO), with effect from June 30, 2024?

12. Which company said its board has approved the acquisition of the remaining 51 per cent stake from Japan-based NSK Ltd in their joint venture?

13. Which personalised and exclusive matchmaking service has launched a campaign featuring actor Ronit Roy?

14. Which brand has launched the 'TUF Bano TUF!' campaign, featuring The Great Khali, for its TUF Gaming laptops?

15. Which sportswear brand has launched the ‘ZIDD FOR MORE’ campaign featuring athlete Neeraj Chopra?

16. Which digital healthcare platform launched the ‘#WhiteCoatHeroes’ campaign for Doctors' Day?

17. Which protein brand launched its Doctors' Day campaign "Dil Se Doctor"?

18. Which digital imaging technology company has appointed Toshiaki Nomura as its new president and chief executive officer for India from July 1?

19. Which men’s grooming brand launched the campaign ‘sundamental facts’, centered around its sun protection range?

20. Which healthcare services provider has forayed into insurance space with its product ‘Aditi’?

21. Which sports brand has roped cricketers Riyan Parag and Nitish Kumar Reddy as brand ambassadors?

22. Nissan Motor India announced that it has crossed which export milestone since the start of its export operations?

23. Which matrimonial site has launched an ad featuring its founder, with the message 'Find your green flag'?

24. Which hair removal brand has launched the '#BetterWayToWax' campaign featuring actress and brand ambassador Triptii Dimri?

25. Which brand roped in actress Rashmika Mandanna as its brand ambassador and unveiled the design of its smartphone?

26. Which general insurance brand unveiled its 'Protection Ka All-rounder' campaign?

27. Which real estate company has appointed Abhijeet Maheshwari as its chief executive officer (CEO)?

28. Which company has inked a pact with Germany-based internal combustion engine manufacturer DEUTZ AG to jointly manufacture DEUTZ range of engines in the country?

29. Which Bangalore-based health food brand has roped in former South African international cricketer AB De Villiers as investor and brand ambassador?

30. Which Indian company announced its title partnership of the Sydney Marathon?

31. Which fertility clinics chain unveiled its new awareness campaign, ‘#IVFkiPehel’, featuring actress and brand ambassador Kareena Kapoor Khan?

32. Which electric mobility solutions brand has roped in cricketer Tilak Varma as its new brand ambassador?

33. Which QSR chain has launched the 'Value so good #ItDoesntAddUp' campaign?

34. Which Indian cryptocurrency exchange has acquired Dubai’s BitOasis for an undisclosed sum?

35. Which non-banking finance company has changed its name to Sammaan Capital?

36. Which health and wellness company has announced the launch of Vritilife Outer Nutrition Range, unveiling its entry into the Indian luxury skincare market?

37. Badminton player PV Sindhu has joined which wellness brand as a strategic investor and brand ambassador?

38. Which nutrition brand has unveiled its new campaign "Show Your Tongue to Health Problems!"?

39. Which watch brand launched 'Balancing work with play', the latest iteration of its campaign featuring brand ambassador and actress, Ananya Panday?

40. Which IT firm last week said it intends to acquire 100% stake in US-based software firm Starfish Associates for $20.7 million?

41. Which food company last week named Abhinav Kapoor as its CEO with immediate effect?

42. Which smartphone maker last week elevated veteran Robin Liu as head of India business?

43. The market capitalisation of state-owned Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders crossed which milestone mark last week?

44. Which automobile MNC launched Next Bharat Ventures, its venture investing arm for the Indian market with a corpus of Rs 340 crore to back early-stage startups?

45. Which company has announced the launch of ‘Eatlists’ - a global- first feature in food delivery, to transform how users discover and share food recommendations?

46. Which audio wearable brand launched the "Bass ReWired” campaign featuring actress and singer Shruti Haasan?

47. Which mattress brand launched the campaign 'Investment in Sleep' featuring actress Vidya Balan?

48. Which housing finance company launched the "Unlock Your Dreams” campaign to promote its Loan Against Property (LAP) offerings?

49. Which menstrual hygiene brand has launched the digital film 'Put staining worries to sleep'?

50. Which company last week launched Freedom, the world’s first motorcycle that runs on compressed natural gas (CNG)?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1058 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1057

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period June 24 - 29. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which broadcaster last week announced the appointment of former Disney executive Gaurav Banerjee as its MD and CEO, effective on or before August 26, pending regulatory approvals?

2. Which D2C brand in the home building and renovation space has launched the 'Ghar Dhadakne Do' campaign featuring actresses Shilpa Shetty and Genelia Deshmukh?

3. Which automobile company has launched the 'Hearts to Bravehearts' initiative to commemorate the 25th anniversary of India's victory in the Kargil War?

4. Which Coimbatore-based company has acquired a major stake in Omega Crushing and Screening of Ireland to expand its market presence in the European market?

5. Which bank announced the launch of its Corporate Anthem for this World Music Day, resonating with the bank’s core values and ethos “Sacha Hai Dil ka ye Rishta…”?

6. Which global multi-asset broker has unveiled its ‘#BuiltforWinners’ campaign across multiple geopolitical regions?

7. Which motorcycle brand has launched a digital campaign featuring fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuriya?

8. Which company’s Tequila brand Loca Loka has forayed into the international alcoBev market with its initial offering: Tequila Blanco and Reposado?

9. Which travel tech platform last week announced the opening of its first luxury hotel in Dubai - Palette Royal Reflections Hotel and Spa?

10. Which business personality has acquired a majority stake in Maverick Media, a company that builds and refurbishes single screen theatres, for an undisclosed amount?

11. PD Singh has resigned as the India corporate banking CEO of which MNC bank?

12. Which multi-brand fashion retailer plans to open 60 new stores under its affordable retail format INTUNE in the current fiscal?

13. Which tech-first insurer has launched a hyperlocal auto insurance campaign in Tamil, featuring actors Yogi Babu and Paal Dabba?

14. Which skincare brand has signed actress Sreeleela as brand ambassador for its Hi-Glazer line?

15. Which higher education ecosystem announced the rollout of its first ever brand campaign ‘Banayenge India Ka Kal’?

16. Which comfort-tech brand has launched its digital campaign ‘#UpgradeToSmartBed’ featuring actor Jim Sarbh?

17. Which brand launched the campaign ‘Connected is the new way to PC’ featuring artists Santanu Hazarika and Medha Shankr?

18. Which company has signed a deal with Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise to distribute the French company’s products, including its networking and communications solutions, in India?

19. Shree Cement last week said it has achieved which milestone mark of installed power capacity comprising solar, wind, thermal, and waste heat recovery plants?

20. ICICI Bank last week became the sixth Indian company to achieve which milestone market capitalisation mark?

21. Which skincare and beauty brand has launched a campaign featuring actresses and brand ambassadors Kiara Advani and Keerthy Suresh for its Bright Beauty Anti-Spot Serum Cream?

22. Which general insurance company has named Naveen Chandra Jha as its new managing director and chief executive officer?

23. Which biscuit brand has re-introduced a small pack at an affordable price of Rs 10, and has launched a campaign featuring actor Hrithik Roshan to promote it?

24. Which general insurance company marked PRIDE celebrations 2024 with the campaign ‘#WelcomeHome’?

25. Which digital and print magazine focusing on film, television, and entertainment industries has announced the appointment of Anupama Chopra as its first Editor, effective August 16, 2024?

26. Which company has appointed Shobha Sant as CEO of its entertainment enterprise?

27. Which self-drive car rental startup’s cofounder Greg Moran has been terminated from his role as CEO?

28. Which company has rolled out a beta version of its fintech application Super(dot)Money on the Play Store as it looks to tap into the growing digital financial services sector in India?

29. Which company has forayed into the premium sunglasses segment with the launch of its first exclusive outlet RUNWAY in Bengaluru?

30. Which Indian company has opened a greenfield two-wheeler plant in Brazil, its first manufacturing facility overseas?

31. Which company last week announced the launch of 'Vinciago,' a premium interior design brand?

32. Which imaging technology company has roped in actors Kriti Sanon and Kartik Aaryan as brand ambassadors for the INSTAX business in India?

33. Which biscuit brand has launched the television commercial ‘Every Bite, Full of Heart.’?

34. Which jewellery retailer has unveiled its latest diamond jewellery collection 'NUWA’?

35. Which skill-based Ludo platform has unveiled its latest campaign, ‘Sadiyon Se India Ka Apna Game’ featuring actors Saif Ali Khan, Sunil Grover, Mouni Roy, Vijay Raaz, and Abhay Deol?

36. Which healthcare service provider launched the campaign 'Taking Care of Bengal for Over 2 Decades'?

37. Which financial services company launched the 'MSME Accha Hai' campaign for World MSME Day?

38. Which agri-inputs brand unveiled the campaign ‘Meri Mitti, Mera Yakeen’, featuring cricketer MS Dhoni?

39. Which lubricant brand has unveiled its latest television commercial (TVC), featuring cricketer Ravindra Jadeja?

40. Which company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire UK-based Haleon Group’s consumer healthcare brands in the nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) category outside the USA?

41. Which company has acquired a 23% stake in India Cements for around Rs 1,900 crore?

42. Nitin Kamat, chief growth & partnerships officer, TAM Media Research, has been elected as the new president of which industry body?

43. Which company has agreed to acquire Navkar Corp by purchasing the entire stake held by the promoters of the Mumbai-based provider of container handling services for about Rs 1,013 crore?

44. London-based private equity firm Finnest has acquired a majority stake in which Bengaluru-based cloud kitchen-focused startup with a Rs 1,335 crore ($160 million) investment?

45. Which IT firm deregistered its step-down subsidiary Attune Australia with effect from June 26, 2024?

46. Which company has introduced Restaurant Services Hub - a platform offering services such as staff hiring as well as regulatory services to restaurant partners through a range of vendors?

47. Which beauty and wellness brand has forayed into the cosmetics category with the launch of a new brand 'Color Cupid'?

48. Which hair oil brand has roped in actress Bhumi Pednekar as brand ambassador?

49. Which cosmetics brand launched its Pride Campaign, ‘#AllShadesOfYou’?

50. With a brand value of $28.6 billion, which brand has retained its title as India’s most valuable brand according to a new report from brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance?

51. Which company has agreed to acquire 196-bedded Visakhapatnam-based cancer hospital Mahatma Gandhi Cancer Hospital and Research Institute (MGCHRI)?

52. Which company has agreed to fully acquire German esports and gaming marketing agency Freaks 4U Gaming in a share swap deal worth 30.3 million euros (about Rs 271 crore)?

53. Which company has entered into a licensing agreement with Dr Reddy's (DRL) for the co-marketing of Pertuzumab biosimilar, a critical treatment for breast cancer patients in India?

54. Which company has launched the 'Consider it done' campaign to highlight its 24X7 customer support service for its Smart Tank printer range?

55. Which ecommerce platform has appointed fashion designer Masaba Gupta as its ambassador for its home portfolio, including home décor, and has launched a campaign featuring her?

56. Which lubricant brand has roped in former cricketer Sourav Ganguly as its brand ambassador?

57. Which beverage brand has launched the ‘#FindYourGood’ campaign featuring actress Twinkle Khanna?

58. Reliance Industries (RIL) last week became the first Indian company to cross which milestone market capitalisation mark?

59. Which life insurance company launched its latest campaign, ‘#UnboxYourPolicy’, on National Insurance Awareness Day?

60. Which company has overtaken Britannia Industries for the first time to become the second largest listed packaged foods company by sales in India, behind Nestle?

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Biz Quizzard 1056

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period June 17 - 22. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Tata Motors’ Nexon SUV has crossed which cumulative sales milestone mark?

2. Which company has launched the ‘#DareToFlaunt’ campaign featuring actress Shraddha Kapoor and cricketer Shreyas Iyer to introduce its first waterproof smartphone rated IP69?

3. Which Indore-based promotional toys manufacturer, which has two brands SM Toys and Hoppins, will commission a plant in Jebel Ali, Dubai, by the end of this month?

4. Rangarajan Sriram has resigned as the MD of which kitchen and small domestic appliances maker?

5. Which consumer electronics company launched the ‘Aapki Khushiyon Ka Thikaana’ campaign for Father’s Day?

6. Which paper manufacturer launched the ‘#LetterToMySuperDad’ campaign?

7. Which mutual fund unveiled the ‘Sharma ji ke Papa’ campaign for Father’s Day?

8. Which diversified financial services company unveiled the ‘Dadvice’ campaign?

9. Which play school brand and its formal extension Academic Heights Public School (AHPS) launched the “I AM AT SCHOOL” TVC campaign featuring badminton player Saina Nehwal?

10. In a first in the country, which airline will start its own flying school?

11. Which video streaming platform launched the 'Shaandaar Father's Day' campaign featuring singer Shaan?

12. Which drugmaker has entered the contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) business, and has named Abdelaziz Toumi (Abdel) as the CEO of the newly formed subsidiary?

13. Which Korean beauty brand has roped in actress Palak Tiwari as its first Indian brand ambassador?

14. Which body perfumes brand has launched a campaign with the positioning 'Unleash Freshness' featuring actor Vicky Kaushal?

15. Which luxury designer clothing brand launched its latest Father’s Day campaign, ‘#FromLoveToFatherhood’?

16. Which stainless steel manufacturer launched the ‘Zung Warrior’ brand campaign to coincide with the World Day Against Child Labour?

17. Which automobile company unveiled the campaign 'run on what you love' for its CNG range?

18. Which MNC last week became the world’s most-valuable company?

19. Which Kerala-based bank appointed Ajith Kumar K K as MD and CEO?

20. Which celebrity has reclaimed the top position in Kroll´s ´Celebrity Brand Valuation Report 2023: Brands, Business, Bollywood´?

21. Which industrial and logistics real estate investor has launched the campaign "Linking The Limitless”?

22. Which lubricant brand has unveiled the campaign ‘#BetterResaleValue’?

23. Which cinema exhibitor launched the ‘Fresh Dekho. Bada Dekho’ campaign featuring actor Kartik Aaryan?

24. Which new-age insurance company unveiled its latest campaign "That’s it!”, featuring cricketer and brand ambassador Virat Kohli?

25. Which brand has launched a campaign featuring actress Kajol for its Himalayan Rock Salt?

26. Which cooking oil brand unveiled its Father’s Day campaign, ‘Rakhe Dil ka Khyaal’?

27. Which fashion e-commerce platform launched the "Stay Stylish" campaign featuring actress Janhvi Kapoor and social media influencer Kusha Kapila?

28. Which packaged rice brand launched an AI-enabled personalised campaign featuring Chef Sanjeev Kapoor to celebrate World Biryani Day?

29. Which Southern India based real estate developer announced a new logo and tagline "foundation of happiness"?

30. Which company last week said that it will establish the world’s first flue gas CO2 to 4G ethanol project for a power plant?

31. Which electronics PSU has appointed Manoj Jain as the new Chairman and Managing Director?

32. Which mutual fund has launched the 'Sapno Ko Skip Nahi SIP Karo' campaign?

33. Which confectionery brand has launched limited edition licenses of Hot Wheels and Barbie toys?

34. Which company has launched the Kalki Limited Edition Doodle V3 e-cycle, a product partnership with the movie, 'Kalki: 2898 AD'?

35. Which bank has signed tennis player Sumit Nagal as its brand endorser?

36. Which footwear brand has launched the ‘Splash Your Style’ campaign for the monsoon season?

37. Which online tax-filing platform has launched the ‘Next' digital campaign with the tagline "#IdharNahiToKidhar”?

38. Actor Ayushmann Khurrana has returned as the brand ambassador of which malls brand?

39. Which biscuit brand has launched a television commercial 'Birds' featuring former cricketer Ravi Shastri?

40. Which paint brand has unveiled its launch campaign "Make Life Beautiful"?

41. Which gripe water brand launched the campaign 'Single Dads' for Father’s Day?

42. Which jewellery brand collaborated with Indian drag queen, singer, and actor Sushant Divgikar to launch the Pehchaan anthem for Pride Month?

43. Which motorcycle brand launched the ‘#1RevForMusic’ campaign, featuring actor and brand ambassador John Abraham, in celebration of World Motorcycle Day and World Music Day?

44. Which beverage has been launched under the Campa brand with the campaign ‘Indian Fans Ka Apna Drink’?

45. Which American appliances and electronics brand has entered the Indian market in collaboration with Flipkart?

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BIz Quizzard 1055

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period June 10 - 15. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which business personality and media baron passed away at the age of 87 on June 8?

2. Which FMCG group launched the ‘#SaveTheFuture’ campaign on World Environment Day?

3. Which financial services company unveiled its new campaign ‘Hum Samajhte Hain Business’?

4. Which mattress brand has unveiled a new logo, and tagline ‘Life Banegi Hula Hula’?

5. Which hospitality company has launched a campaign 'Yahi baat kar rahe hai hum!' to break stereotypes, and introduce premium hotels?

6. Which noodle brand has launched the campaign ‘The Toss’, featuring former cricketer Rahul Dravid, and cricketers Jasprit Bumrah and Surya Kumar Yadav?

7. Which company last week said it has commenced the construction of 1 gigawatt-hour (GWh) battery energy storage system project at Fatehgarh in Rajasthan?

8. Which quick commerce company launched the ‘#JustSayIt’ campaign for Father’s Day

9. Saahil Nayar has quit as the CEO of which beauty brand?

10. Private equity firm CX Partners has picked up a controlling stake in which Kerala-based fertility services, mother and child care provider for $50 million, or about Rs 420 crore?

11. Which sleep solutions provider is back with its Mattress Exchange program?

12. Which cookie brand has launched the 'ASLI KHUSHI' campaign?

13. Which FMEG major has partnered with Jumbo Group, a leading distributor of consumer electronics and technology products in the UAE, to enter the kitchen appliances market in the country?

14. Which lubricant brand has launched the 'stay ahead' campaign featuring actor and brand ambassador Shah Rukh Khan?

15. Which fashion e-tailer has introduced a new brand - Savana - to tap into Gen-Z consumers?

16. Which perfume brand has launched a campaign featuring actress Jahnvi Kapoor to introduce its new fragrance ‘Floral Fest’?

17. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) declined to reappoint RK Bansal as MD and CEO of which asset reconstruction company?

18. Which Beverly Hills-headquartered talent management firm has set foot in India through a joint venture with Creativeland Studios?

19. Which consumer electronics and home appliances company has appointed Pankaj Rana as its new chief executive officer (CEO) in India?

20. Bharti Airtel has crossed which milestone market capitalisation mark?

21. Which wire and cable manufacturer has announced the introduction of the Firex LS0H-EBXL in the electrical wiring segment?

22. Which comfort tech brand has unveiled the ‘#MakersofPeacefulSleep’ campaign featuring actor Anil Kapoor?

23. Which personal care company has forayed into the talcum powder category with the launch of Cool King Icy Perfume Talc, and has roped in actor Ranbir Kapoor as brand ambassador?

24. Which inner and loungewear brand has launched the 'Freedom or Nothing' campaign?

25. Which hearing care solutions provider has roped in actor Sonu Sood as its ‘Ambassador for a Cause’?

26. Which PSU has launched the 'Waah Kya Energy Hai' campaign?

27. Which business group launched its latest World Environment Day Film, 'JoJodeWohiSamajhdaar'?

28. Which investment app unveiled its first ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 campaign, ‘Zero rupaiye ka kharcha, Duniya bhar mein charcha’?

29. Which personalised health ecosystem last week unveiled its brand film 'Human Performance, Optimized’?

30. Which wealth management company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire wealth tech platform ET Money for a total sale consideration of RS 365.8 crore?

31. Adani-group-run airports collectively touched which milestone mark in cargo handled in FY24?

32. Which company has signed a five-year contract with global sports organisation World Athletics as the latter’s technology broadcast partner across the globe?

33. Harsh Pati Singhania has been elected as the first vice-chair of International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Paris. He is the CMD of which company?

34. Which cash flow-based financing platform has rolled out a GenAI powered solution Vani AI, designed to revolutionize customer service interactions for the financial services sector?

35. Which beauty platform has launched a skin care line ‘Akind’, cofounded by celebrity Mira Kapoor, under its own brands portfolio?

36. Kedar Lele will be the new managing director for India of which lubricants company, effective November 1 for a period of 5 years?

37. Which autotech company has launched Fourdoor, a new multi-brand car service and repair brand?

38. Which South Indian filter coffee and snacks brand has roped in music composer Anirudh Ravichander as its co-founder and brand ambassador?

39. Which assisted tax filing platform announced its partnership with actor Rajkummar Rao for the ongoing Income Tax Return (ITR) filing season?

40. Which brand has become the first brand to surpass a brand value of $1 trillion, as per 'BrandZ 2024 Most Valuable Global Brands' report by Kantar?

41. Which pain relief brand has launched an innovation inspired by cold therapy, and has rolled out the campaign 'Sirf Ice Nahin, Cool Therapy' to promote it?

42. Which oats brand has launched a campaign featuring cricket commentator and former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar?

43. Which two EV models have achieved 5-star Bharat-NCAP safety ratings, a first for any EV?

44. Which company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Hyderabad-based contract research development organisation (CDMO) Sapala Organics?

45. Which audio products manufacturer from the UK has launched the Minor IV true wireless earbuds in India?

46. Which Silicon Valley-based technical community and early-stage venture fund has announced the opening of its first international office in Bengaluru?

47. Which electronics brand has launched flight, bus, movie, and events ticket bookings on its Wallet, in partnership Paytm?

48. Katrina Kaif has been roped in as brand ambassador for which bakery and biscuit brands?

49. Which dating app has launched a campaign starring actors Khushi Kapoor and Vedang Raina to highlight its new feature ‘Opening Moves’?

50. Which company will acquire Hyderabad-based Penna Cement at an enterprise value of Rs 10,422 crore?

51. Which global student mobility platform has roped in actor Sonu Sood as brand ambassador?

52. Which digital healthcare platform unveiled the ‘#DadsKnowItAll’ campaign ahead of Father's Day?

53. Which jewellery brand unveiled the campaign, ‘#LegacyOfLove’, starring the renowned father and son duo, Kaushik Sen and Riddhi Sen?

54. Which condom brand launched the campaign ‘#CoolestDaddy’ on the occasion of Father’s Day?

55. Which wealth management platform launched the campaign 'To our #FirstFinancialAdvisor, Happy Father's Day!'?

56. Which value broker has launched the 'Brokerage Par Bandh Karo Kharch, Pay Only for Research' campaign?

57. Netflix and which chocolate brand have launched a new collaboration centred around the theme of “breaks”?

58. Which smart devices brand has launched the ‘Show Them How It's Done’ campaign for its ‘Back to Campus’ offer?

59. Which grooming company launched the digital campaign "Sorry Dad, This Year Too, You Won't Get a Gift."?

60. Which company has partnered Belgian biscuit maker Lotus Bakeries to make, sell and market the latter's flagship brand Biscoff in India?

61. Which menswear brand has unveiled a Father’s Day campaign featuring actor Randeep Hooda and his father Ranbir Hooda?

62. Which life insurance brand unveiled its Father’s Day campaign featuring actor and brand ambassador Rajkummar Rao?

63. Which QSR chain launched the ‘#FathersDayFathersWay’ campaign?

64. Which retail chain unveiled its Father's Day Film "#KarmSePita"?

65. Which jewellery brand launched the campaign 'Fathers, written by daughters'?

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Biz Quizzard 1054

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period June 03 - 08. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Unified Payment Interface (UPI) crossed which milestone monthly transactions count mark for the first time in May?

2. The Adani Group has become only the third Indian conglomerate after the Tata Group and Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Group to log which milestone mark in annual operating profit?

3. Badminton player PV Sindhu has invested an undisclosed amount in which biofortified staples brand?

4. Which supply chain training and consulting firm from the Middle East has announced that sports person Sourav Ganguly has joined its board?

5. Which food ordering and delivery platform has launched a campaign, featuring actors Ranveer Singh and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, for T20 World Cup?

6. Which corporate trust has launched a purposeful cause-driven awareness film, ‘#DontQuitQuitting’, on World No Tobacco Day?

7. Which business group last week announced a venture into retail finance, introducing a credit card in alliance with ICICI Bank?

8. Which mobility solutions provider announced that Rajesh Chandiramani has assumed the role of CEO and Whole-time Director, effective from 1st June 2024?

9. Which automaker has elevated Shailesh Hazela as CEO and Managing Director of India operations?

10. The State Bank of India (SBI) last week became the first public sector bank (PSB) and the seventh Indian company to cross which milestone market capitalisation mark?

11. Which Madhya Pradesh-based company recently announced the launch of its new milk product brand ‘Samooh’?

12. Which brand has launched a new theme, “Insure today for a safe tomorrow,” to raise awareness about the importance of insurance in safeguarding against unforeseen risks?

13. Which skincare and beauty brand has announced the return of actress Kiara Advani as brand ambassador?

14. Which adult diaper brand has roped in actress Rupali Ganguly as its brand ambassador and launched the DVC campaign, “Leakage ka no dar, jiyo khul kar”?

15. Which smartwatch brand launched the 'Watch Her Shine' campaign featuring actress and brand ambassador Taapsee Pannu?

16. Which ride-hailing service and EV charging infrastructure network last week announced its entry into the UAE with the campaign ‘#RideSmartDubai’, marking its first international foray?

17. Which matrimonial platform has launched an anti-dowry campaign, featuring a "Dowry Calculator"?

18. Which beverage brand has roped in actor Aditya Roy Kapur as its first brand ambassador, and launched the ‘#DoubleTheChill’ campaign featuring him and actor Chunky Pandey?

19. Which adhesive brand has unveiled its latest campaign, ‘Jugalbandi’?

20. Chennai-based Kothari Industrial Corporation Ltd. (KICL) has signed an agreement with France-based Royer Group to bring which footwear brand to India?

21. Which pregnancy detection card launched its expert pregnancy care solution range with actress Kajal Agarwal for the Southern market?

22. Which beauty company has launched the adidas Sports Fragrances in India?

23. Which paper manufacturer launched a film highlighting 'Land Restoration' commitment on World Environment Day?

24. Which company, in collaboration with Himmotthan, a Tata Trusts initiative, announced the release of the video "The Hills Are Alive," showcasing the impactful Himmotthan Springshed Program?

25. Which company will form a joint venture with Japan-based Advics to design, develop, and manufacture advanced braking products for the Indian light vehicle market?

26. Which Ahmedabad-based company has entered into a non-exclusive patent licensing agreement with Takeda Pharma for sale of Vonoprazan in India under its own trademark, Kabvie?

27. Which company, a subsidiary of media and gaming firm Nazara Technologies, will acquire entertainment content provider SoapCentral(dot)com for $1.4 million (about Rs 11 crore)?

28. Which two and three-wheeler maker has announced a partnership with Angkor Tiger Football Club, a team in the Cambodian Premier League (CPL) based in Siem Reap?

29. Which power company celebrated World Environment Day with the launch of its latest campaign film - the 'Green Anthem'?

30. SBI Mutual Fund (SBI MF) made history last week by becoming the first fund house in the country to achieve which milestone mark in assets under management (AUM)?

31. Which beverage major celebrated World Environment Day with ‘#BenchPeBaat’ campaign?

32. On this Environment Day, renowned Chef Vikas Khanna and which organic foods brand unveiled two new audio-visual (AV) campaigns promoting their Pulses and Flour range?

33. Which food ordering and delivery platform launched the 'Delivering to Planet Earth' campaign for World Environment Day?

34. Which MNC is launching the world's first EV battery passport recording the origins of raw materials, components, recycled content, and carbon footprint for its flagship EX90 SUV?

35. Which microfinance company, a subsidiary of Manappuram Finance Limited, has appointed Satish Nair as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)?

36. Which dermatologist-led skincare brand has announced the launch of its first national television commercial (TVC) campaign ‘Skin Hai, Mazak Nahi.’?

37. Which soya brand has launched the 'Banao Kuchh Hatke' campaign, narrated by actor Jaaved Jaaferi, and cricketer Sourav Ganguly?

38. Which life insurance company announced the appointment of Sameer Bansal as managing director and chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2024, subject to the necessary regulatory approvals?

39. Which mutual fund launched the initiative 'Generation Restoration' as part of its 'Nurture Nature 4.0' campaign to fight climate change?

40. Which company has agreed to acquire MX Player as part of its strategy to expand its portfolio in India’s thriving market for video streaming services?

41. Which international electronic music festival is set to make its debut in India?

42. Who has won the EY World Entrepreneur of The Year 2024 title?

43. Which lingerie brand has unveiled its latest campaign, "Fabulously Futuristic”?

44. Which companies announced that they have rebranded themselves as Tyger Capital and Tyger Home Finance, respectively?

45. Which company has launched its ‘Book My Gold Loan’ campaign featuring actor Shah Rukh Khan?

46. Which workout wear and athleisure brand has launched a campaign featuring cricketer Shivam Dube?

47. Which home decor brand has launched its first brand film ‘nazar na lage’?

48. Which life insurance company unveiled its new campaign, featuring cricketer Shubman Gill?

49. Which quick commerce delivery platform has unveiled a digital film featuring cricketer Rohit Sharma along with his wife, Ritika Sajdeh, as part of its ‘Yeh Se Leke Woh Tak’ campaign?

50. Which IT services major last week launched WisdomNext GenAI platform?

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Biz Quizzard 1053

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period May 27 - June 01. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which company has started the country’s largest green hydrogen (GH2) project based on the latest PEM (proton exchange membrane) technology at its Vijaipur complex in Madhya Pradesh?

2. Which brand has announced the launch of its latest 3-in-1, Wi-Fi enabled sewing machine, the SE9185 with the "Revive Traditions with SE 9185" campaign?

3. Which English language proficiency test brand has launched the ‘Be Canada Ready With One Less Worry’ campaign featuring actor Vicky Kaushal?

4. The NSE will introduce a tick size of what amount for all stocks below Rs 250 starting June 10?

5. Former cabinet secretary Pradeep Kumar Sinha will be the new chairman of which bank, effective July 1, 2024?

6. Which watch and accessories brand has unveiled its new collection ‘Fleek’ through a campaign?

7. Which personal hygiene and wellness brand has launched a video campaign ‘#PeriodFriendlyWorld’ in honour of Menstrual Hygiene Day?

8. Which company has acquired cosmetic formulation maker CosmoGenesis Labs for an undisclosed amount?

9. Which professional network has unveiled a new brand campaign ‘Stronger Together’ in India?

10. Which company has started selling made-in-India air conditioners, cables, and lighting products in the US, becoming the first Indian electronic manufacturer to launch its own brand there?

11. On the occasion of Menstrual Hygiene Day, which homegrown feminine hygiene brand announced the launch of its latest campaign, ‘#EaseHerWorkFlow’?

12. Which electrical products company announced the launch of ‘Conflame Green +’, the house wire?

13. Which brand launched the 'Innerwear and Leisurewear for Troublemakers' campaign for its kids wear range?

14. In recognition of the Mental Health Awareness Month, which insurance platform unveiled a film featuring Major General Vikram Dogra, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal winner, and Kargil war hero?

15. Which cookie brand launched the campaign 'Har Tiffin Ki Sweet Ending' featuring actor Shah Rukh Khan?

16. Which men's skincare and grooming brand unveiled a campaign for its Fresh Active Deo Roll On, featuring brand ambassador and actor Ranveer Singh?

17. Which housing society management app has forayed into insurance distribution space?

18. The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-Bombay) has entered a strategic partnership with which company to develop India’s first Quantum Diamond Microchip Imager?

19. Which sleep solutions company has unveiled a new campaign featuring international content creators Drew Hicks and Agu Stanley Chiedozie?

20. Senior living firm Columbia Pacific Communities is being merged with which company?

21. Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Ltd (SAVWIPL) announced which cumulative production milestone at its Chakan plant in Pune?

22. Which 137-year-old business conglomerate in India, promoter of many NBFCs, has announced actor Shah Rukh Khan as its brand ambassador?

23. Which company has unveiled its new campaign ‘#PowerAapkeHaathMein’, featuring a series of films to highlight its revolutionary end-to-end solar solutions ecosystem?

24. Which PEB and Prefab solutions provider has unveiled the ‘WasteToWorth’ campaign for Environment Day?

25. Which footwear brand has launched the campaign ‘Takes you to the new’?

26. Which electrical and automation company last week said that it has rebranded as Lauritz Knudsen?

27. Which fintech firm has acquired Zenifi, a healthcare finance startup providing zero-cost and low-cost EMI solutions?

28. Which makeup and portfolio brand has unveiled its campaign 'Infinite Possibilities Everyday', featuring actress Shraddha Kapoor, for its Super 4, 4-in-1 liquid lipstick stack?

29. Which pan-Asian restaurant operator has partnered with travel food and retail company Travel Food Services to launch in India later this year?

30. In the single largest commercial property transaction this year, Singapore sovereign fund GIC and Xander Investment Management partnership has acquired which IT Park in Hyderabad?

31. Which Indian essential wear company has announced former P&G India CEO and MD LV Vaidyanathan as its executive chairman, effective July 2024?

32. Which outdoor brand has launched the first film “Holi In The Himalayas” of its “Adventure Ready” campaign?

33. Which apparel company has acquired a 50% stake in Kraus Casuals for Rs 166.5 crore?

34. How many Indian companies have made it to the prestigious TIME’s list of 100 World’s Most Influential Companies of 2024?

35. Which company has become the first Indian company to make a Zinc-Magnesium-Aluminium alloy coated steel product targeted to reduce specialised coated steel imports?

36. Which consumer electrical products company announced the appointment of Ravindra Singh Negi as its Managing Director and CEO, effective May 31?

37. NSE last week launched which new thematic index?

38. Caller ID and spam communication blocking application Truecaller has surpassed which monthly active users milestone?

39. Which consumer durables company launched the “Crafted for your Lifestyle” campaign for its iChef Air Fryers?

40. Which company last week test launched the indigenously designed and developed world’s first rocket with a single-piece 3D printed engine from Sriharikota?

41. Which company has signed a 30-year concession agreement to operate and manage Container Terminal 2 at Dar es Salaam Port in Tanzania?

42. Which cat-themed cartoon character merchandise by Japan’s Sanrio company will enter India in August with a range of apparel, toys, stationery, and back-to-school products?

43. Which precision animal management and nutrition company has launched VetVantage, an artificial intelligence-powered software as a service (SAAS) platform for dairy firms?

44. Which footwear and apparel company has roped in footballer Sunil Chhetri as brand ambassador?

45. Which Indian healthcare AI startup has ranked number one on the Open Medical LLM (Large Language Model) Leaderboard?

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Biz Quizzard 1052

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period May 20 - 25. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Narayanan Vaghul passed away on May 18 at the age of 88. He was the former chairman of which bank?

2. Sanjiv Puri, Chairman and Managing Director of ITC Limited, has taken over as the president of which industry body for 2024-25?

3. The banking sector’s net profit crossed which milestone mark for the first time in FY24?

4. Which men’s apparel brand launched its Gamescape collection through a CGI video set in the landscapes of Paris?

5. Which education company launched the film 'From Aashna to Dr. Aashna'?

6. Which lifestyle brand has collaborated with filmmakers Anurag Kashyap, Zoya Akhtar, Kabir Khan, and Guneet Monga for the Airdopes 800 launch campaign?

7. Which condom brand has roped in actress Radhika Apte as brand ambassador?

8. Which wealth management platform has announced its entry into the insurance distribution business, and has launched the campaign ‘#CutTheKitKit’?

9. Which smartphone brand has unveiled a new campaign, featuring actress Deepika Padukone, for its CAMON series?

10. Raghunandan Kamath passed away at the age of 75 in Mumbai on May 17. He was the founder of which ice cream brand?

11. Which Hyderabad-based aquaculture feed, formulation maker and seafood processor has launched two pet treats as part of its foray into the fast-growing pet food segment?

12. Which agro-biological company has appointed former cricketer Yuvraj Singh as its first-ever brand ambassador?

13. Which brand, part of the Good Glamm Group, has unveiled the ‘#TwistOfLove’ campaign for its Love Collection?

14. Which food company announced its collaboration with actress Vidya Balan for the Phase-5 of its on-going elections campaign, "Apne Vote Se No Compromise"?

15. Which business group has launched the brand film 'From Dawn to Dusk: We Stand By You'?

16. Which grocery delivery service platform launched the campaign ‘This Summer #DeliverTheLove’?

17. Which QSR chain has unveiled the campaign '100 % Real Cheese' featuring celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor?

18. Which footwear brand has launched the 'Try and Fly' campaign showcasing its 9 to 9 collection?

19. Which grooming and hygiene brand for men and women has released its latest ad campaign “Will he score?” to present its trimmers?

20. For the first time in its over-100-year history, which company has forayed into the retail segment through its 'Gatoonga' brand of black tea?

21. Which online travel company has appointed Anuj Rathi as CEO?

22. Which innerwear brand has launched the 'Body Ki Bhasha' campaign, featuring cricketer Mohammed Siraj and former cricketer Ravi Shastri?

23. Which super app launched the ‘#RuknaKyun’ campaign for IPL?

24. Which lubricant brand has roped in cricketer Ravindra Jadeja as brand ambassador?

25. Which housing finance company has launched its first brand anthem, designed, and executed by its employees to support homebuyers?

26. Which security solutions company has launched its new campaign "Secure Your Home While You Roam"?

27. Which cooking oil brand unveiled its new campaign ‘Are You Buying Right?’, as an extension of the campaign ‘Dhyaan-Se-Lijiye’?

28. Which brand has claimed to have become the first globally to bring AI to a smart ring?

29. Which Geneva-based international advocacy non-governmental organization and think tank’s founder and executive chairman Klaus Schwab will step back from executive role by January?

30. The total market value of all listed companies in India crossed which milestone value for the first time last week?

31. Global hospitality company Radisson Hotel Group last week said it has signed a strategic partnership with NILE Hospitality to expand which mid-scale brand in Rajasthan and Gujarat?

32. Which Japanese technology company and Indian Institute of Science (IISc) last week signed an MoU to bring together researchers with diverse theoretical and systems backgrounds?

33. DS Group said its confectionery business has crossed which milestone mark in annual sales turnover in FY24?

34. Which smartwatch and connected lifestyle brand has acquired AI-powered women’s wellness platform SocialBoat for an undisclosed amount?

35. Which beverage brand has launched the campaign ‘JAKAD KE PAKAD’?

36. Which FMCG brand has roped in actress Raveena Tandon as brand ambassador for its kitchen essentials?

37. Which chair brand has launched the ‘#SitSmart’ campaign featuring Jim Sarbh?

38. Which actress has ventured into the entrepreneurial world of fashion with the swimwear brand, Dweep?

39. Which bank said it has been named as ‘class apart vis-à-vis other banks in the private sector’ in a study authored by Dr. Ashish Das, Professor, Indian Institute of Technology- Bombay (IIT-B)?

40. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) last week said it would pay a record dividend for FY24. How much?

41. Which company has acquired the Communications Technology Group, a business division of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), for $225 million?

42. Which corporate CSR initiative has launched the campaign ‘#StandUpForLearningGap’, featuring standup comedian Rahul Dua?

43. Which building material company has forayed into the paints market with the launch of the first phase in Bengaluru?

44. Which packaged water company unveiled a new series of three digital video commercials (DVCs) that champion the cause of conscious living and responsible waste management?

45. Which brand has launched the campaign 'The Happiest Ice Cream in the World!'?

46. Which digital payment platform has launched a campaign featuring actress Kajol?

47. Which digestive brand has roped in actor Kartik Aaryan as brand ambassador, and has launched a new flavour ‘Mr.Aam’?

48. Which tyre brand has launched the campaign ‘Jab Hindustan Mile Hindustan Se’ with the positioning ‘Desh Ka Tyre’?

49. Which QSR chain has launched the ‘TruceOverTacos’ campaign?

50. Which broadcaster’s MD and CEO NP Singh has announced to leave after working with the company for twenty-five years?

51. Which ecommerce platform has appointed Prathyusha Agarwal as its head?

52. Yeshwant Pendharkar passed away last week at the age of 85. He was the chairman of which Ayurvedic cosmetics company?

53. Which Chennai-based jeweller has unveiled what it claims as India’s first pure silver home appliances collection?

54. Which automobile company has roped in cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni as its brand ambassador in India?

55. Which company has announced an exclusive licensing and supply agreement with Handok to commercialise the South Korean company´s obesity drug Synthetic Liraglutide in that country?

56. Which company will replace Wipro in the BSE benchmark Sensex from June 24?

57. Which home textile bed linen manufacturer has entered into a licensing agreement with US-based Iconix International for two brands, Fieldcrest and Waverly, for American and Canadian markets?

58. Which IIM has forayed into undergraduate courses with an online programme for a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in digital business and entrepreneurship?

59. Which speciality and patented agrochemicals manufacturer has been granted patent for soyabean seed dressing agent and insecticide ‘Warden Extra’?

60. The market capitalisation of the Aditya Birla Group crossed which milestone mark last week?

61. Which agriculture solutions provider has partnered with ISK Japan to introduce Prachand, a patented product to safeguard paddy crops from destructive pests?

62. Ahead of completing 50 years, which footwear brand has announced its brand repositioning and unveiled the tagline 'Zid, Chalte Rehne Ki’?

63. Which menstrual hygiene products brand has launched the campaign ‘#TheBloodyConversation’ for Menstrual Hygiene Day?

64. Celebrating Brother's Day, which protein supplement brand has announced its new campaign, "Bhaiology," delving into the distinctive bond shared by gym bros?

65. Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) plans to start assembling which brand’s range of SUVs in India?

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Biz Quizzard 1051

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period May 13 - 18. Hope you enjoy it.

1. In what is being billed as the largest M&A deal in the housing finance sector, US private equity firm Warburg Pincus has fully acquired which company for Rs 4,630 crore?

2. Which baby skincare brand launched the film '#JourneyToDay1' for Mother’s Day?

3. Which baby care brand launched the film 'Strength of Love' for Mother’s Day?

4. The All India Pickleball Association (AIPA) has inked a partnership agreement with which lifestyle and performance brand as official kit sponsor?

5. Which audio technology brand unveiled the digital campaign ‘#MomFriendly’?

6. Which food brand launched the campaign '#PyaarKaSwaad' for Mother’s Day?

7. Which K12 School chain unveiled the film “Chhoti si Asha" for Mother’s Day?

8. Which food products brand launched the film ‘#PehleMaa’ for Mother’s Day?

9. Which watch brand has roped in athlete Neeraj Chopra as sporting ambassador?

10. Which country replaced the US as India’s largest trading partner in FY24 with $118.4 billion two-way trade, as per a report by economic think tank GTRI?

11. Following the launch of its first ever True Wireless Stereo offerings in India, which brand announced the ‘Sound of Perfection’ album, an Intellectual property (IP)?

12. Which wellness brand launched the campaign ‘#ItStartsWithGums’, focused on raising awareness about the importance of gum health in India?

13. Which lingerie, sleep, and personal care brand has roped in former Miss World Manushi Chhillar as its newest brand ambassador?

14. Which ayurvedic skincare brand has announced its association with cricketer Surya Kumar Yadav?

15. Which pet-food brand has announced the appointment of actress Rakul Preet Singh as its brand ambassador?

16. Which condoms and personal lubricants brand announced the launch of ‘#ExplorersWanted’ campaign for its range of lubes?

17. Which corporate CSR initiative has unveiled the campaign ‘Agar Bachpan Se Poocha Khaana Khaaya, Toh Desh Ka Kal Banaya.’, featuring actor Manoj Bajpayee?

18. Which chocolate brand launched its Mother’s Day campaign ‘#BonToBeTogether’?

19. Which electric bus brand launched the campaign ‘#MaaJaisaCare’ for Mother’s Day?

20. Hero MotoCorp’s market capitalisation touched which milestone mark for the first time last week?

21. Which company is gearing up to introduce electric small commercial vehicles under the Montra Electric brand in the coming months?

22. The investment arm of which business group acquired a 9.85% stake in Odisha-based microlender Annapurna Finance through secondary equity deals for Rs 300 crore?

23. Which green ammonia production firm and Oslo-headquartered Yara Clean Ammonia signed a long-term supply agreement of renewable ammonia from the latter’s production facility in Kakinada?

24. Which apparel manufacturer and exporter has announced a joint venture with Little King Global, a Taiwan synthetic sportswear fabric manufacturer?

25. Which bank has announced the introduction of ‘PIXEL’, an end-to-end, mobile app-based customisable DIY digital card range?

26. Which insurtech platform has unveiled its newest digital ad campaign, "Bharosa Jeet Liya"?

27. Which mutual fund has unveiled a film 'Sincere Efforts Can Take You a Long Way', urging viewers to embrace sincere efforts for long-term fulfillment?

28. Which home décor brand has unveiled a television commercial featuring actresses and mother-in-law and daughter-in-law duo Sharmila Tagore and Kareena Kapoor Khan?

29. Which eyewear brand has launched a campaign featuring actors Ananya Panday and Aditya Roy Kapur?

30. Which bank has secured the distinction of being the first bank to become a trading-cum-clearing (TCM) Member of India International Bullion Exchange at the GIFT City in Gujarat?

31. Which financial services firm has appointed Apurva Sahijwani as its managing director and CEO?

32. Which company announced a strategic investment to buy 20% in med tech firm IntegriMedical to advance needle-free injection system technology?

33. Which Indian company last week said it has started its operations in Italy with plans to introduce a range of both conventional as well as electric scooters and motorcycles?

34. Which agriculture solutions company has named Subroto Geed as President, South Asia?

35. Which television and home appliances brand has roped in cricketer Rohit Sharma as brand ambassador?

36. Which company has launched Dhishoom, a jeera masala flavoured carbonated drink, nationwide?

37. Which watch brand has launched the campaign ‘Beautiful Together’, featuring actress and brand ambassador Alia Bhatt?

38. Which omnichannel beauty company launched its social media campaign ‘#AllMomsAreGoodMoms’?

39. Which eyewear brand has launched the 'Keep Playing' campaign with actress and brand ambassador Taapsee Pannu?

40. Berger Paints India has crossed which sales milestone in FY 2023-24?

41. Which smart watch brand has launched the campaign 'World On My Watch'?

42. Which fast-fashion brand has launched the campaign "Be Your Own Sky", featuring brand ambassador and cricketer Surya Kumar Yadav?

43. Which premium fitness equipment brand and India's first sustainable Athleisure brand for all body types, aastey, joined hands to launch the ‘#BringComfortHome campaign’ for Mother’s Day?

44. Which company last week said it has completed the acquisition of Essar Transco for an enterprise value of Rs 1,900 crore after securing necessary approvals?

45. Which company has completed the Rs 148-crore deal to acquire oil & gas company Mercator Petroleum, its first acquisition through the insolvency and bankruptcy code (IBC)?

46. Vineet Nayyar, 85, passed away last week. He was the founding chairman and managing director of which PSU?

47. Manjushree Khaitan, 68, passed away last week. She was the chairman of which company?

48. Which handbag brand has roped in actress Kiara Advani as its new brand ambassador?

49. Acer Group, an IT and technology solutions company, announced its entrance into the consumer electronics market with the launch of which brand in India?

50. Brookfield India Real Estate Trust has entered into binding agreements to acquire 50% stake in which company’s real estate joint venture with Brookfield Asset Management?

51. Which sports brand has signed up as the official kit sponsor of sports body, Athletics Federation of India (AFI)?

52. Which eyecare brand has opened its first kids only eyewear store in India?

53. Which paint brand launched its new product, Weatherbond 8, in Bengaluru, in the presence of Royal Challengers Bangalore IPL team members?

54. Which smartphone brand has launched a campaign featuring actors Shanaya Kapoor and Rohan Gurbaxani, with the positioning 'Don't just take photos, make photos'?

55. Which e-commerce marketplace has launched the social media campaign ‘#WaitNahiVoteKaro’?

56. Which bank has returned with the second year of its Women's Day campaign, ‘#FinanceWithoutBias’?

57. Which paint brand has launched the ‘#SingleBrandSharmaJi’ campaign, featuring actor Jimmy Shergill?

58. Which feminine-care brand has launched a jingle with the message “periods ka matlab healthy hai aap (periods means you are healthy)" as part of its ‘#KeepGirlsInSchool (KGIS)’ movement?

59. Which men's grooming brand has unveiled its hair removal spray with cricketer Shikhar Dhawan as brand ambassador?

60. Which company has entered into a long-term licensing agreement with the UK’s leading online fashion retailer ASOS to become its exclusive retail partner across channels in India?

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Biz Quizzard 1050

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

1. Which fabless semiconductor startup said that it has launched what it claimed as India’s first commercial high-performance SoC (system on chip)?

2. Which Bengaluru-based satellite asset operating startup has become one of the few private Indian companies to design and develop a high-resolution optical earth observation payload from scratch?

3. Which global chemical solutions firm has introduced Efficon, a new insecticide, in India to help farmers rein in piercing and sucking pests that pose a threat to crops?

4. Former Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court Sanjay Kumar Mishra has been sworn in as the first President of which tax tribunal?

5. Which e-commerce app has reintroduced the ‘grocery’ home delivery segment into its existing app, and has launched a campaign with the positioning 'Wholesale ka daam, Ghar ka aaram'?

6. Which colour coated steel coils and sheets brand has launched a campaign, featuring actor Akshay Kumar, with the positioning 'Rang Bhi Mazbooti Bhi'?

7. Which fashion, beauty and lifestyle e-commerce destination has announced the launch of its new brand campaign, ‘Trend IRL (In Real life)’, featuring actress Kiara Advani?

8. Which mutual fund has unveiled its latest film on the occasion of Mother’s Day, an extension of its ‘#ZindagiKeLiyeSIP’ campaign?

9. Which life insurance brand has unveiled its latest campaign "Cradle to Crease’, featuring former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar?

10. Which IT firm has acquired Softcrylic, a Minneapolis-based data consulting firm?

11. Which upcoming premium eyewear brand has announced a strategic collaboration with Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan?

12. Which celebrity makeup brand from India has launched in the UAE?

13. Which Ayurvedic soap brand has launched the campaign 'Own the Confidence to Glow like You’, featuring actress Keerthy Suresh, in Tamil Nadu?

14. On Global Hand Hygiene Day, which brand launched the campaign 'Jab Tak Aap Haath Nahi Dhote, Aapke Haath Aapke Nahi Hote' ("Your hands aren't yours till washed!")?

15. Which bathroom solutions brand has launched a campaign featuring actress Sobhita Dhulipala for its QLOUD shower with the positioning 'For those who move the world around their fingertips!'?

16. Which sportswear brand has launched the campaign "Election Fever”?

17. Which consumer tech brand specialising in hearable and wearable devices announced the introduction of FwIT Play, a 1.75-inch smart watch “created and designed for women”?

18. Which digital payments platform has appointed Sujai Raina as the country manager for India?

19. Which fintech company last week unveiled Sesame - India´s first Large Language Model (LLM), specifically designed for the BFSI sector?

20. Global investment firm KKR will acquire which medical devices company in India from current owner Apax Partners?

21. Which company has introduced CloudLyte, an automated edge computing platform?

22. Which food delivery platform has launched its Mother’s Day campaign, featuring comedian Johnny Lever, and others?

23. Which lifestyle brand has launched the ‘Ultimate Undie-pendence’ campaign featuring cricketer KL Rahul, for innerwear?

24. Which pharma company launched the film 'Celebrating Compassionate Caregivers' on International Nurses Day?

25. Which gifting platform has launched its Mother’s Day campaign featuring celebrity Sara Tendulkar?

26. Jyoti Malhotra has become the first female editor-in-chief of which 143-year-old newspaper based in Chandigarh?

27. Which beverage brand has launched the 'Fnacking' campaign featuring actor Kartik Aaryan?

28. Which paints company has launched the 'Khoobsurat Soch' campaign, featuring actor Ayushmann Khurrana, for its waterproofing range iBlok?

29. Which pain relief brand has launched the television commercial 'Aao Dard Mitayein'?

30. Which company last week said it will set up its first green hydrogen project with an annual capacity of 190 tonnes at Chittorgarh in Rajasthan?

31. Which retail financier unveiled its sonic identity with a musical logo, and the campaign ‘The Complete Home Loan'?

32. Which careers platform has launched the ad 'Carrot' with the positioning ‘For the Ambitious’?

33. Which shoe brand has launched ‘Fit My Feet’, an initiative to provide affordable and fully customized footwear for those born with clubfoot?

34. Which antacid brand launched a campaign in Bengali, featuring actor Jisshu Sengupta?

35. Which B School is set to house the country’s first private equity centre of excellence in an academic institution, funded by the institute’s alumnus Mathew Cyriac?

36. Which company last week announced the acquisition of an 86% stake in Kerala-based fertility chain AMRC IVF for an undisclosed amount?

37. Which homegrown fashion brand unveiled its digital campaign ‘Kuch Nahi’ for Mother’s Day?

38. CarDekho Group has introduced a platform aimed at serving the farming community's needs. What has it been branded as?

39. Which Mumbai-based ROI-focused agency has officially been acquired by the independent global advertising agency Chimp&z Inc?

40. India became the first country to reach and even surpass which milestone mark in remittances in 2022, as per International Organisation for Migration?

41. Which jewellery chain has onboarded actress Shruti Haasan as its brand ambassador?

42. Which brand has launched the campaign ‘Cooling Tomorrow Together’ to highlight the crucial role of AC refrigerants in staying cool during the summer?

43. Which denim and casual wear brand has launched the 'Voting is Cool' campaign?

44. Which playing cards company has launched the digital film 'Asli Fan Khelta Hai' as part of its association with Mumbai Indians?

45. Which D2C gifting product company unveiled its latest Mother’ Day campaign, "For the Queen of Hearts."?

46. Which energy solutions brand has launched the campaign ‘Hamesha #ReadyToPerform’, featuring cricketer and brand ambassador Virat Kohli?

47. Which company has launched weatherunion(dot)com, a crowd supported weather infrastructure network consisting of 650 on-ground stations?

48. Which speciality chemicals major has acquired Texas-headquartered Impact Fluid Solutions to expand its suite of solutions for oil and gas production?

49. Which Ahmedabad-based medical bandages and surgical non-woven disposable products manufacturer has forayed into the cosmetic segment with Earthika brand of wet wipes?

50. Uber has crossed which milestone driver count in India?

51. Which company has relaunched its homestyle meal delivery service, Daily, in select areas nearly four years after shutting it down?

52. Which on-demand convenience platform has unveiled the campaign ‘Delighting Your Mom’?

53. Which company has announced actor Vikrant Massey as its first-ever brand ambassador for its ride-hailing business in India, and has launched the ‘Ab app ki nahi, aap ki chalegi!’ campaign?

54. Which personal care brand has launched a campaign for its Rice Facewash, aimed at celebrating the beauty of glass-like skin?

55. Which baby products brand has introduced a lullaby for moms ahead of Mother's Day?

56. Which automobile company has launched the campaign 'It's a Motherly Thing’?

57. Which new residential community project in Bengaluru has launched the campaign 'The Greatest Living Experience', featuring actress Kareena Kapoor Khan?

58. Which financial services company has launched its Mother’s Day campaign ‘#GiftHerTheFuture’?

59. Which beverage brand is offering personalised tea packs through the second edition of its Mother’s Day campaign ‘#MyTurnToCare2’?

60. Which IT firm has signed definitive agreements to acquire 100% stake in US-based digital product engineering company Aureus Tech Systems for $8.5 million in cash?

61. Which sports performance eyewear brand has launched the latest chapter of its campaign ‘Be Who You Are’, featuring cricketer Rohit Sharma?

62. Which digital healthcare platform has unveiled the video ‘#MaaKiSehat’?

63. Which monthly subscription-based employee healthcare benefits platform unveiled the film "Dear Maa”, showcasing letters from its employees addressed to their mothers?

64. Which Ayurvedic health and beauty care products brand has appointed cricketer Mohammed Shami as its brand ambassador?

65. Which noodles brand has launched the TVC ‘Majey hi Majey’, featuring cricketer Smriti Mandhana?

66. Which watch brand announced the launch of its new collection, BOLD Quest, through a campaign featuring brand ambassador and actor Sidharth Malhotra?

67. Which sports brand has unveiled its T20 World Cup campaign promoting pressure-free play, advancing its 'You Got This' platform?

68. Which omnichannel forex services company has announced the launch of TCPay, a new digital service that brings ease and efficiency to international money transfers?

69. Which tractor brand has launched a campaign featuring cricketer and brand ambassador MS Dhoni for its new model, Target 630?

70. Which mining firm last week announced the complete acquisition of AvanStrate, Japanese thin-film-transistor and liquid-crystal display glass substrate and display maker?

71. Which hydraulics company has signed an agreement to acquire the assets of Canada-based Mailhot Industries?

72. Which IT firm has appointed Vinay Firake as Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific, India, Middle East & Africa (APMEA) Strategic Market Unit (SMU), with immediate effect?

73. Which life insurance brand has launched the ‘Mummy Ki Apni Pehchaan’ campaign to celebrate mothers who embrace their identity?

74. Which gold investment app has onboarded actress Sonakshi Sinha as investor and ambassador, and has released a new ad film on Akshaya Tritiya festival?

75. Which entity has announced the acquisition of 80.7% equity stake in NBFC Home Credit India Finance for Rs 554 crore?

76. Which food and beverage company has appointed Shashi Ranjan as the new Managing Director for India?

77. Which financial services provider has signed on archery champion Dhiraj Bommadevara, and para badminton star Krishna Nagar for brand endorsement?

78. Which home appliances brand has launched the campaign ‘#InspiredByMoms’?

79. Which soap brand has launched a TVC with the positioning 'Skin bane fresh, Mood ho jaye refresh' for its Lime Soap?

80. The Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal has approved the acquisition of which radio network operator by Sapphire Media through a corporate insolvency resolution process?

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Biz Quizzard 1049

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period April 29 - May 04. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which hospital chain has acquired 87% stake in Kolkata-based hospital chain Medica Synergie?

2. Which Kolkata-based beauty startup, known for its fruit-forward skincare solutions, has roped in actress Shanaya Kapoor as brand ambassador?

3. Which lifestyle brand has launched its latest umbrella theme for the summer, ‘Celebrate Everyday’?

4. Which global alternative investment firm has acquired NSEIT, the digital technology business of National Stock Exchange (NSE), for Rs 1,000 crore?

5. Which ride-hailing company’s CEO Hemant Bakshi is leaving just three months after the company publicly announced his appointment?

6. Krishna M Ella, Co-Founder, Executive Chairman of Bharat Biotech has taken over as President of which industry body for a two-year period from April, 2024?

7. Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) last week launched which compact SUV brand at prices starting at Rs 7.49 lakhs?

8. Which newly launched brand has launched the campaign ‘#JaisaGharWaisaCookingOil’?

9. Which biryani brand has launched its IPL campaign featuring cricketer Shivam Dube?

10. The market capitalisation of ICICI Bank crossed which milestone mark for the first time last week?

11. Which personal care brand has launched the campaign 'Savour The Feeling' featuring its body wash range?

12. Which ayurvedic cool oil brand has launched a campaign featuring the cast of 'The Kapil Sharma Show', with the positioning 'Thandak ka Baadshah Rahat ka Raja'?

13. Which beverage brand has launched the campaign 'Naye India Ka Apna Thanda!'?

14. Which smartphone company has announced the imagine IF Photography Awards in the country?

15. Which financial services firm has launched its IPL campaign ‘#PlayItRight’?

16. Which retailer has elevated Kavindra Mishra as MD and CEO?

17. Which company last week announced the launch of a 'Battery Subscription Model' for its electric three-wheelers in 30 cities?

18. BSE has shifted the expiry day of monthly contracts for single stock derivatives from last Thursday of the month to which day, from July 1?

19. Which dating app has unveiled a refreshed visual identity and a new global campaign 'We've changed so you don't have to.'?

20. Which business family last week announced an ownership realignment of their shareholdings in group companies?

21. Which castings and forgings major recently forayed into the EV space with the acquisition of start-up firm Abhinava Rizel Pvt. Ltd.?

22. Which food aggregator platform has unveiled a couple of new ads featuring Sharan Hegde, a popular content creator and influencer, for its Pay-Day Party campaign?

23. Which sports brand has announced actor Ibrahim Ali Khan Pataudi as its newest ambassador?

24. Zydus Wellness has announced the expansion of its brand Glucon-D in the electrolyte energy ready-to-drink (RTD) beverage segment with the pilot launch of which sub-brand?

25. Which water pumps and motors manufacturer has launched a campaign featuring Gujarat Titans players Shubhman Gill, David Miller, and Umesh Yadav?

26. Celebrity Gauri Khan has collaborated with which sparkling water brand to unveil an exclusive limited-edition label?

27. Which pregnancy detection kit brand has launched its Mother’s Day campaign ‘#LetThemDecide’?

28. Which aluminium company has launched the social media campaign ‘ComicAL’?

29. Which packaged mineral water brand has appointed Pallavi Saha as its new chief executive officer?

30. Which battery maker has appointed Avik Kumar Roy as its MD and CEO for a period of three years?

31. Which oil and gas major has appointed Kartikeya Dube as Head of Country-India region?

32. Which Chennai/US-based IT company has appointed Dennis Woodside as its CEO and president?

33. Which American luxury designer brand has forayed into India, marking its entry in the 52nd country?

34. Marking its 100th anniversary, which brand announced Suhana Khan as its newest ambassador for its body wash range?

35. Which Poker platform has released its latest brand campaign, ‘Tu Poker Khelta Hai Kya?’, featuring actor Shahid Kapoor?

36. Which wealth management platform has appointed Rakesh Singh as its chief executive?

37. Which company has bought out the remaining 25% stake held by its partner Zydus Lifesciences in their joint venture for Rs 282 crore to secure full control as pre-agreed terms?

38. Which small finance bank has appointed Carol Furtado as executive director for three years with effect from May 1?

39. US electric vehicle major Tesla Inc last week moved the Delhi High Court alleging infringement of its trademark by which Gurugram-based company?

40. India’s goods and services tax (GST) collection hit an all-time high in April, crossing which milestone mark for the first time?

41. Which online bus ticketing platform has launched the campaign 'Yeh time pass skip karo'?

42. Myntra Jabong, the wholesale entity of Myntra, has announced actor Ayushmann Khurrana as the brand ambassador for which global lifestyle brand, in India?

43. Which chocolate brand has strengthened its portfolio in India with the launch of Choco Delights – a melt-in-mouth milk chocolate bar with crunchies?

44. Which beauty retailer has announced the launch of its latest private label brand, ‘Nails Our Way’?

45. Which Korean beauty brand has roped in celebrity Sara Tendulkar as its brand ambassador in India?

46. Which news aggregator platform has unveiled its latest election campaign, ‘#EveryVoteCounts’?

47. Which anti-hairfall shampoo has onboarded Palak Tiwari as its new brand ambassador, and has launched a campaign featuring her and actress Shilpa Shetty?

48. Which home electricals brand has unveiled the campaign ‘Har Ghar Banega Beautiful Sight’ featuring actors Tiger Shroff and Malavika Mohanan?

49. Which beverage brand has launched the ad 'Apne stop ke aage badho' featuring actress Triptii Dimri?

50. Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia and India Life Sciences Fund-IV (InvAscent) have acquired more than 60% stake in which Bengaluru-based medical devices company for Rs 1,000 crore?

51. Which brand has launched its 'Taste ka Dhamaka' OOH campaign in Pune, showcasing its new line of sauces?

52. Which life insurance brand has unveiled its new campaign ‘No Jhanjhat Life Insurance Fatafat’?

53. Which direct-to-consumer (D2C) Indian fragrance brand has made its global debut with launch in the US market?

54. Which pharmaceutical company has unveiled its new corporate campaign ‘Cure and Beyond’, featuring cricketer MS Dhoni?

55. Which brand has announced the launch of a limited- edition trimmer that is co-designed by cricketer Virat Kohli?

56. Which snack brand has released limited-edition MS Dhoni collector's packs?

57. Which entertainment destination, in association with the Election Commission of India, has unveiled the film ‘Aaj Picture Nahi, Bigger Picture Dekho’?

58. Which eyewear brand has unveiled its latest campaign 'Look Again,' featuring actor Kartik Aaryan?

59. Which plant-based brand has launched a digital campaign, featuring actress Soha Ali Khan, to introduce its new range of unrefined cold pressed oils?

60. Which kitchen appliance brand has launched the 'Celebrating 75 Saalon Ka Pyaar' campaign?

61. Which pharma company last week said it has launched its first biosimilar product in Canada, through its partner Sandoz Canada?

62. Which company will launch Basalt, a mid-size coupe SUV, in India in the second half of this year?

63. Which software and services provider has launched ‘Live Amazing. Do Amazing.’, its first-ever campaign in India?

64. Which Canadian athletic apparel retailer, known as the inventor of yoga pants, plans to enter India to cash in on the surging demand for fitness and athleisure wear?

65. Which Noida-based IT firm will shell out $220 million, or about Rs 1,826 crore, to acquire 54% stake in Hyderabad-based Cigniti Technologies?

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Biz Quizzard 1048

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period April 22 - 27. Hope you enjoy it.

1. InterGlobe founder Rahul Bhatia and former Tech Mahindra MD CP Gurnani have formed a JV to launch an AI-enabled solution for the logistics, travel, transportation, and hospitality sectors. What is it called?

2. The Reserve Bank of India has approved the appointment of Ajith Kumar K.K as the Managing Director & CEO of which bank for three years with effect from the date of taking charge?

3. Which homegrown Indian brand specialising in ready-to-cook Asian staples has roped in Chef Ranveer Brar as brand ambassador?

4. Which paint brand launched the ‘Vote India’ campaign ahead of General Elections 2024?

5. Which automobile brand has launched the ‘Tech is now Badass’ campaign, featuring actor Bobby Deol?

6. Which brand has announced the launch of its limited-edition Signature Series Airfryer with a campaign featuring Chef Ranveer Brar and internet celebrity Orry?

7. Which bank has launched the campaign 'Moner Moton Banking' in West Bengal, featuring actors Prosenjit Chatterjee and Sabyasachi Chakraborty?

8. Which global interior solutions brand has roped in former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar as brand ambassador?

9. Which eye health chain has launched the campaign "We Are There, With Expertise and Care’?

10. The founder of which group has formalised the succession plan, with his son getting the food & beverages business, and his daughter taking charge on the healthcare and education side?

11. As part of its annual TransparenSee initiative to celebrate World Idli Day, which company recently unveiled its latest campaign ‘Approved By Grandmothers’?

12. Which content company has inked a strategic partnership with Ravi Shastri's Sporting Beyond to launch non-fiction content and live event IPs?

13. Which brand has unveiled "Floating Stories," a unique campaign shedding light on the extraordinary journey of women dairy farmers who have defied odds and transformed their lives?

14. Which Pine Labs-owned API infrastructure company has appointed Anand Raisinghani as its chief executive officer (CEO)?

15. Which power distribution company in Delhi announced the appointment of Gajanan Sampatrao Kale as CEO?

16. Which jewellery brand has unveiled a film for the debut of its latest collection, Vindhya, inspired by the heartland of Madhya Pradesh, for Akshaya Tritiya?

17. Which ice cream brand has launched the 'Waah wali news' campaign?

18. Which smartphone maker has unveiled the film ‘Wreckshaw’?

19. Which automobile brand has roped in cricketer MS Dhoni as brand ambassador?

20. Reliance Retail has crossed which milestone net profit mark for the first time for the financial year ended March 31, 2024 (FY24)?

21. Which company has launched Wyzr air coolers and wants to disrupt the dominance of multinationals in the local consumer electronics and home appliances market with the new brand?

22. Which tractor company has unveiled limited-edition tractor of its five variants, to be available for two months across the country, to mark its golden jubilee?

23. Which country has overtaken China in sales of electric three-wheelers in 2023, at over 5.8 lakh units, according to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA)?

24. Which play school brand and its formal extension, Academic Heights Public School (AHPS), an educational chain, has roped in badminton player Saina Nehwal as brand ambassador?

25. Which e-commerce furniture and home decor company has launched the ‘Fashion for Home’ campaign to revolutionise interior styling?

26. Which bathware brand launched the television commercial campaign ‘#TapIntoTheFuture’, featuring Royal Challengers Bengaluru players, including Virat Kohli?

27. Which artisan bakery brand has launched the ‘The Truth We Knead’ campaign?

28. Which MDF company has unveiled a television commercial featuring Delhi Capitals’ players Rishabh Pant, David Warner, and Anrich Nortje?

29. Which comfort-tech brand last week announced the launch of its new chair brand, ‘ErgoSmart’?

30. Which company has emerged as the world’s largest mobile operator in data traffic consumption during the January-March quarter, according to global analytics firm Tefficient?

31. Which on-demand service platform has launched ‘Smart Links’, a tool designed for restaurants to enhance their online presence and drive growth?

32. Which asset management company has elevated Prateek Agrawal to the role of managing director and CEO?

33. Which French pet food maker last week said it has opened Asia's second largest fully operational packaging plant in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, with an investment of Rs 100 crore?

34. Hindustan Unilever (HUL), the parent company of brands such as Horlicks and Boost, has rebranded the 'health food drinks' category as what?

35. Which bank has announced the release of its ‘#PehchaanCon 3.0’ banking fraud awareness campaign, featuring actor Kunaal Roy Kapur?

36. Which fast-fashion brand unveiled the 'From Barcelona with Love’ campaign for the launch of its summer capsule collection?

37. Which fashion e-tailer has announced the exclusive unveiling of an ethnic collection inspired by Netflix and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’?

38. Which audio wearable brand has roped in cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal as its new brand ambassador?

39. Which snacking brand has unveiled its social media campaign ‘We Don't Have An IPL Campaign’?

40. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) last week barred which bank from signing up new customers through its online and mobile banking channels, and issuing fresh credit cards?

41. Which online bus-ticketing platform has unveiled a campaign featuring actors Mahesh Babu and Rajendra Prasad?

42. Which brand has unveiled its ‘#400%Hydration’ campaign featuring its new Natural Hydrating Range, designed to cater to the unique skincare needs of lactating and breastfeeding mothers?

43. Which Alcobev company has roped in actor Arjun Kapoor as the brand Influencer for its array of premium brands?

44. Which mattress brand has launched the television commercial ‘SleepQool’, featuring Sunrisers Hyderabad cricketers Pat Cummins, Bhuvaneshwar Kumar, Aiden Markam, and T Natarajan?

45. Which edible oil manufacturing company has forayed into the wellness and fitness oil category with the launch of ‘Nutrica’?

46. Rahul Varshney has quit as the India head of which renewable power generator?

47. Aditya Birla Group’s market capitalisation crossed which milestone mark last week?

48. Which automobile company in India filed a record 222 patents and 117 design applications in FY24, highest in its history?

49. Which technology investor has elevated Ashutosh Sharma to lead its India and Southeast Asia investments?

50. Online credit card spends crossed which milestone mark for the first time in March?

51. Which port has received the shipping ministry’s nod for operating as India’s first transshipment port?

52. The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) has recommended the appointment of Asheesh Pandey for the position of MD & CEO of which bank?

53. Nestle India and which company have entered into a definitive agreement to form a joint venture to bring innovative nutraceutical brands to consumers in India and other agreed territories?

54. Which airline in India last week announced its foray into widebody planes with an order of 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft which are expected to be delivered to the airline from 2027 onwards?

55. Which streaming platform has announced its new subscription offering, with plans starting at Rs 29 per month?

56. Nestle last week announced the launch of which brand in India, in response to the increasing consumer demand for its high-quality portioned coffees?

57. Which ride hailing company has launched the ‘#RoutineSeRescue’ campaign featuring actor and model Milind Soman?

58. Which biscuit brand has launched the 'Mera Favorite Snakk' campaign featuring actress and brand ambassador Kiara Advani?

59. Which American actress’ global beauty brand has announced its launch in India, in partnership with House of Beauty?

60. Which IT services company will acquire Noida-based digital engineering and transformation services and solutions provider PureSoftware Technologies for $94.5 million (Rs 779 crore)?

61. Which personal care brand has announced the launch of its new 10-in-1 Deep Repair Treatment Mask for damaged hair with the 'Pause, Reverse, and Play' campaign?

62. Which paint brand has launched the ‘Har Ghar Khelega, Har Ghar Khilega’ campaign featuring cricketer and brand ambassador Virat Kohli?

63. Which bubblegum brand has launched a campaign featuring cricketer Jasprit Bumrah to introduce its latest innovation - Jelly on Top?

64. Which company is foraying into the speciality steel sector in India with the buyout of Arjas Steel, which is among the top five producers of speciality steel products in the country?

65. Which automobile company last week reported its highest quarterly net profit at Rs 3,878 crore?

66. Japan-based HR company Mynavi Corporation has acquired a majority stake in which Bengaluru-based Workspace-as-a-Service (WaaS) platform?

67. Which innerwear brand has roped in actor Sidharth Malhotra as brand ambassador?

68. Which dairy brand has launched the ‘#Maajaisi’ campaign, featuring the anthem “Mamta Jaisi Shudh, Maa Jaisi Mamta" penned by eminent poet Gulzar?

69. Which oral care brand has launched the 'Indian Sweets League' campaign, featuring cricketers Suresh Raina and Zaheer Khan?

70. Wholesale pharma distribution company Keimed has merged with which omni-channel healthcare platform?

71. Which paints company has unveiled a digital-first campaign, featuring the ‘Rangon Ka Khel Hai’ anthem?

72. Which commercial vehicle manufacturer has rolled out a new digital campaign, ‘Karo Business Tension Free’?

73. Which life insurance company has launched the social media campaign ‘#VoteKarneKoTaiyaar’?

74. Which mutual fund has launched a digital-first campaign 'Index funds simple hai'?

75. Which business group is looking to invest Rs 100 crore in setting up 25 gymnastic centres over the next five years as part of its strategy to develop an ecosystem for the sport in the country?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1048 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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