March 17, 2024

Biz Quizzard 1042

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

1. In a first initiative of its kind for corporate India, which company has introduced a foster/kinship caregiver leave policy?

2. Which surfacing solution brand has introduced the first digital campaign ‘Mridangam’ for its flagship brand – MikasaPly?

3. Which iconic biscuit brand has launched a ‘Dark’ variant?

4. Which pension fund has appointed former Deloitte chief executive N Venkatram as the country chair for India, effective April 1?

5. eVision, the media and entertainment arm of UAE-based e&, has partnered with which cricket platform to launch a 24/7 channel featuring top global cricket competitions and events?

6. Which ride-hailing platform has introduced the "RideAhead" campaign, an initiative aimed at empowering women through its eBike taxi rides?

7. Which hair oil brand has unveiled its latest campaign ‘#TootnaManaHai’, with actress Tamannaah Bhatia as the brand ambassador?

8. Which automobile brand has launched the ‘#TheUrbanWilds’ campaign to introduce its new edition?

9. Which general insurer has launched the campaign ‘#DontBeAPlus1’ featuring actress Twinkle Khanna for its health insurance?

10. Which company has entered into an exclusive pact to distribute AstraZeneca Pharma India’s anti-asthma inhaled corticosteroid drug Symbicort in India?

11. Which Hyderabad-based company is acquiring 100% stake in Tumakuru-based Bagadia Chaitra Industries Private Limited (BCIPL) at an enterprise valuation of around Rs 125 crore?

12. Which listed systemically important non-deposit-taking core investment company will merge its wholly-owned non-deposit-taking systemically important NBFC subsidiary with itself?

13. Which hyperlocal delivery startup has announced the launch of its delivery-as-a-service vertical Velocity?

14. Which edible and non-edible oil company has appointed Priyam N Patel as the managing director of the company?

15. Which streaming platform has launched the ad ‘TV Dekho Toh Aise’, featuring former cricketer Kapil Dev and cricketer Jasprit Bumrah, for TATA IPL 2024?

16. Which brand has launched the campaign ‘Dil ko na kar mana’ for its flavoured oats range?

17. Which fashion brand has announced the continuation of its partnership with actors Janhvi Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur?

18. Which smartphone brand has roped in actor Shahid Kapoor as product ambassador for its upcoming model?

19. Which fashion-tech platform has launched the campaign ‘Your Closet’ with actress and brand ambassador Athiya Shetty?

20. Which company has acquired the Topline brand of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes and four companies associated with the brand for Rs 265 crore?

21. Which toxin-free and natural personal care brand has entered the personal wash category with moisturising lotion soaps in 4 variants – Ubtan, Vitamin C, Multani Mitti, and Neem?

22. Which electrolyte drink has roped in cricketer Ruturaj Gaikwad as brand ambassador, and has introduced a low sugar variant through the campaign?

23. Which sports performance brand has joined hands with its brand athlete and tennis player, Rohan Bopanna, to amplify its global brand campaign?

24. Which brand has launched the “Mood Jaisa Lighting Waisa” campaign for its Trio Ceiling Lights?

25. Which financial services company launched the digital campaign ‘#LimitlessGrowth’ to celebrate International Women's Day?

26. Which non-banking financial company (NBFC) unveiled a new and revamped brand identity, introducing a visual language built around the concept of 'Windows of Opportunity'?

27. Which online marketplace launched its Women’s Day campaign "Products aur Profession ka koi gender nahi hota hai”?

28. Which professional haircare products brand launched the ‘iNOA Shades Of Red’ campaign for Women’s Day?

29. Which hospitality brand has launched a new TVC ‘A Gift of Happiness’?

30. Which company last week said it has commissioned India’s largest solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) project at Rajnandgaon in Chhattisgarh?

31. Which company has entered into an exclusive distribution and promotion agreement with Sanofi India for the latter’s cardiovascular products in India?

32. Which company has launched Olaparib, a PARP inhibitor, under the brand name IBYRA in India, making advanced cancer treatment accessible to all?

33. Which company has invested Rs 284 crore each in three of its subsidiaries - Ethane Coral LLC, Ethane Diamond LLC, and Ethane Jade LLC - totalling Rs 852.8 crore ($102.9 million)?

34. Which Mumbai-based pharmaceutical company is claiming to have developed the world´s first human insulin eye drops designed to treat corneal eye conditions?

35. Which cooling products and AC brand has launched its summer campaign 'Shor Kam, Kaam Zyada' to promote its new SmartAir AC series?

36. Which air conditioning and commercial refrigeration brand has launched the summer campaign '#GarmiKiChhutti', featuring cricketer and brand ambassador Virat Kohli?

37. Which air cooler brand has launched the campaign 'Chills Like An AC' featuring actors and couple Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa?

38. Which edible oil brand has launched the ‘#ChunoSahi’ campaign?

39. Which proptech company has launched a television commercial for its professional AC servicing?

40. Which dialysis care services company has acquired Renal Therapy Solutions Inc (RTSI), a dialysis network in the Philippines?

41. Which global multi-specialist sports brand has unveiled a new 'orbit' logo, and a new purpose “Move People Through the Wonders of Sport”?

42. Which financial and investment platform launched the 'GRWM. Getting Ready With Me, For The World!' for Women’s Day?

43. Which beverage brand has roped in actress Tamannaah Bhatia as the face of the brand for its latest campaign?

44. Which mutual fund has appointed Madhu Nair as the chief executive officer?

45. Which company has merged its premium grocery vertical InsanelyGood with its quick commerce vertical?

46. Which brand has launched Korean-flavoured savoury snacks, and has collaborated with popular South Korean singer Aoora for a new song "Maeun Maeun" to promote it?

47. Which home electricals brand has launched its latest campaign ‘#ShockinglyBright’, featuring actor Varun Sharma?

48. Which audio brand has appointed cricketer Dhruv Jurel as its latest brand ambassador?

49. Which D2C Indian fashion label has unveiled its latest campaign ‘Colours of Spring’ for the spring-summer collection?

50. Which company has acquired Biocon Biologics’ India branded formulations business for Rs 1,242 crore?

51. Which apparel brand has announced the launch of its 2024 Spring/Summer campaign, ‘Summers are for Linen’, starring actress and brand ambassador Katrina Kaif?

52. Which realty company unveiled the campaign ‘Deserved – Reserved’ for Women’s Day?

53. Which cattle feed brand has launched a campaign featuring actor Akshay Kumar?

54. Which unisex eyewear brand has unveiled its latest digital campaign, 'Holi Kab Hai?’?

55. Which housing finance company announced its new initiative ‘Achiev-Her’ to celebrate the strength and accomplishments of its female employees?

56. Which footwear brand has launched its Holi campaign, featuring new brand ambassadors Vedang Raina and Rasha Thadani?

57. Celebrating World Sleep Day, which brand announced the launch of its ‘#OneMoreHour’ campaign?

58. Which investment-tech company has launched a series "Traders ka Andekha Sach’?

59. Which electric vehicle company has released a rap song 'Hum Hai Bhaiya Delivery Boys'?

60. Which biscuit brand has launched the ‘#HungryForGold’ campaign, aiming to ignite a hunger for sports beyond cricket?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1042 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli



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