June 30, 2024

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?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1057 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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