BIz Quizzard 1070

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period September 23 - 28. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which travel tech platform has agreed to acquire G6 Hospitality, the parent of iconic American budget hotel chain Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands from Blackstone Real Estate for $525 million?

2. Which grooming brand has unveiled its new campaign 'below the belt talk'?

3. Which cement company has announced the extension of its partnership with cricketer Rohit Sharma as its brand ambassador for the fifth year?

4. Which stationery and art material brand has acquired a 51.77% equity stake in Uniclan Healthcare, a growing producer of baby diapers, wipes, and other baby hygiene products?

5. Which beverage chain has launched the all-new range of Classics coffee?

6. Which bank has unveiled the ‘#FurtherAndBeyond’ campaign for the launch of a credit card with IndianOil and Mastercard?

7. Which home appliances brand has launched the “Effortless Entertaining: Be the Host, Not Just the Cook” campaign featuring actor Jim Sarbh?

8. Which newspaper in India celebrated a century of its inception, on September 22?

9. Which beauty and cosmetics brand has unveiled its festive campaign ‘Sawar Ke Aana’ featuring brand ambassador and actress Taapsee Pannu?

10. Which business process management (BPM) firm has acquired UK-based customer experience solutions firm Ascensos for £42 million, or about Rs 467 crore?

11. Which Hyderabad-based company has signed a binding agreement to acquire Finland's Chempolis Oy and Fortum 3 BV entities, making an entry into biofuels?

12. Automotive technology company SiliconAuto has set up its R&D centre in Bengaluru. It is a joint venture between Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) and which automobile MNC?

13. Which menswear brand has launched its festive campaign 'Do It Your Way' in Bengali and Telugu?

14. Which online travel company launched the 'Life Mat Jhelo, Bas Niklo' campaign for this festive season?

15. Which mobile game has launched the campaign ‘Anyone Se Everyone Tak’?

16. Which oral care brand has unveiled the ‘#DoctorsOfJoy’ campaign in celebration of World Dentist Day, observed annually on October 3rd?

17. Which e-commerce furniture and home décor company has unveiled its new campaign, ‘Why Wait for Diwali’?

18. Which audio solutions brand has unveiled its first nation-wide campaign ‘Hear Clear’?

19. Which health-focused brand has launched its ‘#KhaaneWaaleOats’ campaign featuring actress Shilpa Shetty?

20. Which home interior services startup has acquired smaller rival DesignCafe in a share-swap deal that values the combined entity at Rs 3,000 crore?

21. Which company has launched its latest festive campaign “Sweets”, positioning the PC as an indispensable tool for users?

22. Which hair care brand has made a complete acquisition of hair cosmetics brand Gofab Genesis LLP, including its brand, products, and manufacturing facilities?

23. Which global data centre operator has entered into a strategic partnership with Mindspace Business Parks REIT to develop its largest data centre campus in India at Mindspace Airoli West?

24. Which software-as-a-service company last week launched Vikra, a seller app on the government-backed Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)?

25. Which games platform has launched the campaign 'Bade Kaam Ka Khel' featuring actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui?

26. Which brand has launched the ‘Khushiyon Ke Rakhwale' campaign for its home lockers?

27. Which footwear brand has roped in actor Vicky Kaushal as its new brand ambassador?

28. Which smartphone brand has launched the film “Make It Special for Everyone” for Diwali?

29. Which Ayurveda inspired beauty and personal care brand has launched a campaign featuring actresses Zeenat Aman and Rakul Preet Singh?

30. Hero MotoCorp and which beverage brand have teamed up to present the Mavrick 440 Thunderwheels, a limited-edition version of Hero Motocorp’s motorcycle, the Mavrick 440?

31. Which beverage brand is celebrating Durga Pujo by bringing alive the craftsmanship of Kumartuli?

32. Which doll brand has debuted its ‘You Can Be Anything’ film featuring cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur?

33. ITC has forayed into the sour candies segment under which brand, and has unveiled the launch campaign ‘Hila De Dimaag Ke Taar’?

34. Which eyewear brand has collaborated with Indian rapper DIVINE to launch its new product line ‘Hip Hop Collection’?

35. Which multinational lighting corporation has announced its association with cricket veteran, Rahul Dravid as the brand ambassador for the next two years?

36. Which brand has launched the campaign ‘Bacche Bacche Ko Pataa Hai’ for its 2-in-1 spray, which provides 100% kill on both mosquitoes and cockroaches?

37. Which edible oil brand has launched the campaign ‘0% Milawat, 100% Swaad’ for its mustard oil?

38. Which digital-first 100% natural skin and hair care brand has announced the launch of its first brand campaign, “Breathe Life into Your Beauty”?

39. Which baby skincare brand has unveiled its new campaign ‘Irresistible Cheeks’ featuring actors and father-daughter duo Anil Kapoor and Sinam Kapoor?

40. Which diagnostics company has acquired a 23.53% stake in Apulki Healthcare, which operates hospitals dedicated for cancer and cardiac care under public private partnership (PPP) mode?

41. Which fintech app has introduced its brand influencer ‘Sumo’ as part of its latest campaign?

42. Which smartphone brand has unveiled a Manish Malhotra special edition for festive season?

43. Which firm and Viyash Lifesciences Private Ltd., an integrated pharmaceutical company, have announced to merge to create a differentiated animal health company with end-to-end capabilities?

44. Which luxury auto-maker last week launched its ultra-luxury Cullinan Series II in India, with price starting from Rs 10.50 crore?

45. The board of directors of which private sector lender has approved the reappointment of Sumant Kathpalia as the MD & CEO of the bank for a period of three years?

46. Which snacks and confectionery manufacturer has introduced ‘Nakli Bhujiya’ through a campaign with the tagline “Naam Mein Nakli, Taste Mein Asli Se Bhi Asli’?

47. Which hair oil brand has unveiled its latest campaign ‘#RecommendedbyRealSufferers’?

48. Which life insurance brand launched ‘The Missing Beat’ campaign on World Heart Day?

49. Which brand has launched the ‘The Colour Sahi, Transfer Nahi’ campaign, featuring actress Kriti Sanon, for its ultrastay lipstick?

50. Cisco Systems last week opened its first factory in India for manufacturing routing and switching products. Which location?

51. Which financial services company launched the 'Mitaye Faasle' campaign featuring cricketer Shubman Gill?

52. Which Indian wear brand has launched the campaign ‘#UffTeriAdaa’ featuring actress Kiara Advani to introduce its festive winter collection?

53. Which all-weather luxury outdoor furniture company has roped in actress Urvashi Rautela as its brand ambassador?

54. Which beverage major and Marvel unveiled their partnership with the launch of limited-edition packaging, featuring a cinematic commercial?

55. Which snacking brand has launched a campaign, featuring actress Ananya Panday, to introduce its product range, K-Bomb Ramen?

56. Which jewellery brand has unveiled its Navratri campaign ‘Har Jazbaat Ko Karein Celebrate’?

57. Which mutual fund has launched the ‘#SochaSamjhaNivesh’ campaign for investor awareness?

58. Which home appliances brand has launched the ‘Houseful of Joy’ festive campaign featuring actress Ramya Krishnan?

59. This World Gratitude Day, which coffee chain has teamed up with PVRINOX Pictures to promote kindness through the ‘#WhiteBirdKindness’ campaign?

60. Which company is setting up a major defence manufacturing line in Casablanca, in an overseas first for India?

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Biz Quizzard 1069

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period September 16 - 21. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Tata Group’s IHCL - which runs Taj Hotels - has now become the first Indian hospitality company to touch which milestone market capitalisation mark?

2. Which community management app recently launched its 'Go Beyond' campaign?

3. Which company has launched a campaign featuring actor Akshay Kumar for its Wonder-Full bedsheets?

4. Which Bhopal-based company has entered the Karnataka market with “Woodpecker” premium beer, claimed as India’s first twist cap beer?

5. Which clothing brand has roped in actress Taapsee Pannu as brand ambassador and launched the 'Lead Every Role' campaign?

6. Which nutraceutical and fitness supplement brand has roped in actress Nora Fatehi as its new brand ambassador and launched the 'Hustle Banaye Muscles' campaign?

7. Which mobile game has roped in actress Deepika Padukone as brand ambassador?

8. Which D2C feminine hygiene and menstrual health brand has launched the ‘Her Day, Her Way’ campaign, celebrating Daughters' Day on September 22?

9. Which jewellery brand has launched its Durga Puja campaign ‘Aparupa’, featuring actresses and brand ambassadors Ishaa Saha, Madhumita Sarcar, Sauraseni Maitra, and Swastika Dutta?

10. Which company launched the Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) brand Veero, starting at Rs 7.99 lakh?

11. Which MNC will now be making its electric SUV, EQS SUV 580, in India, which will be the only market outside the US to produce this seven-seater car?

12. JSW MG Motor last week said it was planning to launch four luxury cars in the next two years and that they will be sold through a new showroom line. What will be the new channel called?

13. Which honey brand has roped in actress Aditi Rao Hydari as brand ambassador and has launched “The No Compromise Honey” campaign?

14. Which healthy foods brand has roped in actress Shilpa Shetty as brand ambassador and key investor?

15. Which men’s grooming brand unveiled Asia’s first 8-foot Ganpati made from shaving cream and foam?

16. Which fashion brand has roped in Jaipur prince Sawai Padmanabh Singh as new global ambassador and launched the campaign ‘#BornToPlay’?

17. Which personal care brand has launched a video campaign on postpartum depression?

18. Which home furnishings retailer has introduced a 365-days exchange and return policy to make the consumer shopping experience even more convenient and flexible?

19. Which brand in the tools industry has roped in Olympian Manu Bhaker as brand ambassador?

20. Which company has entered into a pact with the existing equity shareholders of Silicon Carbide Products, Inc. USA (SCP) to fully acquire it at an enterprise value of Rs 56 crore?

21. Which automobile brand has launched the ‘Thrill Has a New Shape’ campaign?

22. Which packaged food company has taken a 52.94% stake in ice cream maker Melt ‘N’ Mellow Foods?

23. Which corporate foundation has pledged Rs 130 crore to IIT Bombay to develop modern academic infrastructure and create a new programme for financial markets at the institute?

24. Which company last week launched its first electric motorcycle (emotorcycle) in the commuter segment, the RV1, priced at an introductory Rs 84,990?

25. The foundation stone for India’s first CO2-to-methanol pilot plant was laid last week. Which city?

26. Which pipe manufacturer has launched the campaign ‘Peedhiyan Badlengi, Parampara Nahi’ (Generations Change, Traditions Don't) for Ganesh Chaturthi?

27. Which natural-origin fabrics brand has launched the campaign 'Feel It All'?

28. Which beverage brand has unveiled its regional campaign "Darr Nu Daraa 2.0"?

29. Which watch brand has launched a campaign featuring actors Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif?

30. Which company will be marking its entry locally into luxury cosmetics by bringing its global beauty brand Hourglass to India?

31. Which technology brand has unveiled its latest campaign ‘Together as One’?

32. Which company, the manufacturer of consumer electrical brand Nippo, last week said it has divested its entire 51% stake in composites maker Kineco Ltd for Rs 220 crore?

33. Baskin Robbins unveiled a new outlet in Andheri West, Mumbai, last week. Which milestone store count did it touch in India and the SAARC region with this launch?

34. Which QSR chain has elevated Rohan Pewekar as Managing Director, Indian Subcontinent?

35. Riyad Mathew, Chief Associate Editor and Director of Malayala Manorama Group, has been elected as the Chairman of which industry body for the year 2024-2025?

36. Which platform-first martech network has acquired OPA, one of India’s largest influencer marketing platforms?

37. Which MNC has appointed Samir Kumar as its India country manager?

38. Which fashion brand has launched the campaign ‘Love is Respect’?

39. Which eyewear company has launched a TV campaign to introduce its latest collection, Unbreakables, designed specifically for kids?

40. Which company last week said it will acquire the balance 49% stake in GLS Pharma for Rs 22.5 crore to make the latter a wholly-owned subsidiary?

41. Which footwear company has unveiled the limited-edition Emily in Paris collection, featuring fashionista Sharvari as the face of the campaign?

42. Which brand has unveiled a television commercial featuring actress Chitrangda Singh for the launch of high-protein multi-grain pasta?

43. Which business services provider has appointed cricketer Jasprit Bumrah as the brand ambassador for its workforce management division?

44. Which incense stick brand has roped in actor Abir Chatterjee as the face of its new Bengali campaign?

45. Which baby care brand has launched the campaign 'What 2nd Time Moms Recommend'?

46. Which fashion brand has unveiled its new Autumn/Winter collection campaign featuring actress Kriti Sanon, who makes her debut as the brand’s first-ever global ambassador of Indian origin?

47. Which pharma company announced the appointment of Vivek Sharma as the new executive chairman, effective September 20?

48. Which wedding wear brand has unveiled its new campaign ‘Jab Aap Taiyaar, Hum Taiyaar’, featuring actress and the new brand ambassador, Janhvi Kapoor?

49. Which fashion brand has roped in actress Kalki Koechlin as brand ambassador and launched the 'New New You' campaign?

50. Which company retained its position as India's most valuable brand for the third consecutive year with a value of $49.7 billion in the Kantar BrandZ study?

51. Which MNC last week said that former senior executive Elliott Hill will rejoin the company to succeed John Donahoe as president and CEO?

52. Which cross-reward-programme-identifier has launched a campaign featuring brand ambassador and cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni?

53. Which shampoo brand launched the ‘#BetiBannKeAana’ campaign for Daughter’s Day?

54. Mid-sized hospitality company Feastary Hospitality has acquired the master franchise rights across North India for which global casual dining chain?

55. The Centre last week approved the sale of which MSTC subsidiary, along with transfer of management control, to Konoike Transport Co. Ltd., a Japanese firm, for Rs 320 crore?

56. Which skincare brand has unveiled a campaign featuring actress Soha Ali Khan to launch Watermelon Burst Glow Face Serum?

57. Which brand launched its latest Home Art lights range – Johari, Rangmanch, Adaa, and Aakriti, with actress Dia Mirza as the face of the campaign?

58. Which jewellery brand has unveiled its Diwali campaign featuring actress Ananya Panday?

59. Which Bengaluru-based edtech startup has roped in former cricketer Rahul Dravid as brand ambassador?

60. Which company last week opened the country’s largest blast furnace at its plant in Kalinganagar, Odisha, boosting total annual capacity at the site by five million tonnes to 8 million tonnes?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1069 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1068

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period September 09 - 14. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which food retailer will re-enter the Indian market after a decade as a “retailer” through a franchise agreement with Dubai-based Apparel Group?

2. Which innerwear brand has unveiled the ‘Nothing Fits Better’ campaign?

3. Which cashback platform has launched the 'Aadat Badlo' campaign?

4. Which platform has launched the 'Bhoolna Mana Hai' campaign, featuring cricketer Rohit Sharma, for the Great Indian Restaurant Festival (GIRF) 2024?

5. Which wellness brand has roped in actress Kalyani Priyadarshan as brand ambassador for its Kajal, and launched the 'Sm-eye-le' campaign for Onam?

6. Which edible oil brand has launched the 'Har Tyohar, Healthy Tyohar' campaign with actress Kareena Kapoor Khan?

7. Which organic foods brand announced the launch of its new film under its campaign ‘#PureFestivalson’ Ganesh Chaturthi?

8. Which e-commerce platform unveiled the “Aise Kaise?” campaign featuring actress Tamannaah Bhatia and comedian Kapil Sharma for its ‘Mega Blockbuster Sale 2024’?

9. Which financial services firm unveiled the film ‘#MicchamiDukkadum’ centered around the values of Paryushan, a Jain festival of reflection, forgiveness, and spiritual renewal?

10. Swedish private equity fund EQT has signed an agreement to acquire which revenue cycle management (RCM) services and risk adjustment solutions provider?

11. Which firm has formed an equal joint venture with Israeli apparel firm Delta Galil, one of the world's largest innerwear makers, to sell its global brands as well as design and make lingerie products in India?

12. Which health insurance company has appointed G Srinivasan, former chairman of New India Assurance, as MD & CEO?

13. Which technology and home appliances company has roped in actress Jahnvi Kapoor as brand ambassador?

14. Which coworking and shared office space provider has launched the campaign ‘Your Office, Your Way’?

15. In celebration of World Literacy Day, which hair oil brand unveiled its latest digital film 'Mazboot bhavishya'?

16. Which electric vehicle (EV) company has roped in former cricketer Sourav Ganguly as its brand ambassador?

17. Which beverage brand has launched the campaign 'Khutkhutey Bengalis’ favorite Tea'?

18. Which gold loan company launched the film ‘Ganesha’s golden smile’?

19. Which brand has unveiled a campaign featuring actor couple Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor for its blackout curtains?

20. Which industry body last week announced the election of Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, as its new president for the term 2024-25?

21. Which automobile company has launched the ‘Live The Thrill’ campaign for its Sports Range?

22. Which smartphone brand has launched the film ‘My Quest Story’ featuring content creator and actor, Bhuvan Bam?

23. Which retailer has launched the 'It’s Time to Sleep Beautifully' campaign?

24. Which fashion brand launched its Onam 2024 campaign, ‘Ona Vakdhanam’ (#KeptMyPromise)?

25. Which cookware brand has launched a new television commercial highlighting the SAS (Steel-Aluminium-Steel) metal technology used in its premium range?

26. Which comfort technology company announced the signing of cricketer Yastika Bhatia as its newest brand ambassador for the performance category in India?

27. Which audio and wearable brand has roped in cricketer Shivam Dube as brand ambassador?

28. Which financial services company has roped in former cricketer Rahul Dravid as brand ambassador?

29. Which furniture fittings solutions brand has launched the campaign "The Youngest Magician"?

30. Which company and Nissin Electric Co will start a demonstration project to supply electricity from India’s first micro substation, ensuring stable power for remote areas without a power grid?

31. Which bank has unveiled its latest Onam campaign with the theme 'Investing in Relationships since 1929'?

32. Which education company concluded its "Gyan ke Ganesha" campaign in honour of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival?

33. Which synthetic engine oil brand has unveiled its latest television commercial, with the positioning 'Enjoy race-like performance in all road-like conditions'?

34. Which cement brand has announced cricketer Jasprit Bumrah as its new brand ambassador?

35. C S Vigneshwar, MD of Anaamalais Toyota based out of Coimbatore, has been appointed president of which industry body for 2024-26?

36. Which US-based audio device maker has entered the Indian market with the launch of the Ace headphones?

37. For World Heart Day, which health-centric heart-care brand announced the 'Step Up For Your Heart' campaign featuring actor Ronit Roy?

38. Which global technology company has roped in artist and music icon Badshah as brand ambassador for OnTrac headphones in India?

39. In a significant cross-border trademark infringement case, the Delhi High Court has granted an injunction in favour of which Indian dairy brand against the Italian company Terre Primitive?

40. The IPO of which company set multiple records last week, including that of the highest-ever demand in Indian primary market history?

41. Which food brand launched the campaign 'A Promise Is A Promise'?

42. Which brand launched the ‘Khane Ko Banaye Khaas’ campaign for its Glass Lunch Boxes?

43. US-based consulting and IT services firm Xoriant has acquired which Jaipur-based Salesforce consulting services firm?

44. Which snack brand has teamed up with Indian fashion label HUEMN to launch an exclusive, limited-edition merchandise collection?

45. Which company has launched an out-of-home (OOH) campaign ‘Safety Cha Deva’ for its electric wires?

46. Which business group has unveiled its new pet food brand, Carniwel?

47. Which jewellery brand has launched its Onam campaign ‘A Symphony of Tradition and Joy’?

48. Which company has become India’s largest telecom tower company after completing the full acquisition of American Tower Corp’s (ATC) India unit?

49. Which company has acquired a 47.7% stake in Moonshine Technology, the parent company of online poker gaming platform PokerBaazi, for Rs 832 crore through a secondary transaction?

50. Which Japanese trading house will invest over Rs 5,900 crore (100 billion yen) to set up a joint venture with Ampin Energy Transition to develop renewable energy projects in India?

51. Which watch company last week announced a partnership with Italian watchmaker UBoat to bring its premium watches to India, ahead of the festival season?

52. Which biscuit brand launched the ‘Chief Selector’ campaign, featuring former cricketer Ravi Shastri?

53. Which noodle brand has launched a campaign to introduce its new product, Happy Bowl?

54. Which brand has announced the launch of Close Fit Invisible Condom, India’s first-ever close-fit thin condoms?

55. Which company has entered into a strategic agreement with Lakshdeep Group to acquire a 64% stake in Jaypee Healthcare at an enterprise value of Rs 1,660 crore?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1068 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1067

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period September 02 - 07. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which company plans to invest $50 million (over Rs 400 crore) in a “first-of-its-kind” reality series tentatively titled ‘Race to Space’, making it India’s most expensive television show?

2. Which company will acquire the balance 49.60% stake in Helios Lifestyle, known for its premium men’s grooming brand The Man Company?

3. Which personal care brand has announced the launch of the new glycolic + hydration hair care range to repair and restore hydration of dry, thirsty, and rough hair?

4. Which company has unveiled the ‘#GardanHilaateRaho’ campaign for the launch of Nimulid Strong, a gel and spray formulation specifically designed to address neck pain?

5. Which MNC has announced the appointment of Bharath Sesha as managing director for the Indian subcontinent, effective September 1, 2024?

6. Which brand, the creator of WorkWear 2.0, has onboarded actor Jim Sarbh for its ‘Pants That Time Travelled’ campaign?

7. Which ice cream brand has launched the ‘#jomejabe’ campaign ahead of Durga Puja?

8. Which brand has launched the ‘#Sextember’ campaign, dedicating the month of September to men’s sexual wellness?

9. Which small finance bank has launched the campaign 'Banking Jaise Meri Marzi'?

10. Which ceramic tiles manufacturer is acquiring Andhra Pradesh-based Segno Ceramics Pvt Ltd for an undisclosed sum?

11. Which platform by Blackstone Real Estate funds has entered into a 45-year partnership agreement with the Central Warehousing Corporation to manage the latter’s 13 last-mile logistics assets?

12. Which electric mobility player unveiled its latest campaign ‘Dil Se Aawaaz Ayegi’ featuring cricketer MS Dhoni?

13. Which audio brand has launched the ‘Engineered for Emotion’ campaign for the festive season?

14. Kotak General Insurance has been rebranded. What is the new name?

15. Which D2C reusable cloth diaper brand has launched the campaign, ‘It Feels Right’, featuring investor and brand ambassador, actress Alia Bhatt?

16. Which wearables brand has roped in actress Ananya Panday and cricketer Shubman Gill as brand ambassadors?

17. Which brand has launched a television commercial featuring actress Rupali Ganguly for its Bikaneri Besan?

18. Which real estate company has roped in actress Manushi Chhillar as a brand ambassador?

19. Which beauty brand has announced actress Alia Bhatt as new global brand ambassador?

20. Which company’s vice chairman and non-executive director Mustafa Khwaja Hamied has stepped down from the company's board citing “age and health”?

21. Which brand from Parle Agro has expanded its portfolio by launching Lassi, and is promoting it through a campaign featuring actor Varun Dhawan?

22. Which tiles brand has roped in actress Janhvi Kapoor as its brand ambassador?

23. Which community management app has forayed into consumer electronics with the launch of a range of smart door locks?

24. Which exterior cladding brand has roped in actor Kartik Aaryan as its brand ambassador?

25. Which industry body has appointed Partha Sinha, president & chief brand officer of Bennett Coleman & Company Limited, as the chairman of its board of governors for 2024-25?

26. Which Delhi-based speciality eye care chain has acquired a controlling stake in Navi Mumbai-based Laxmi Eye Hospital for an undisclosed amount?

27. Which company has received final approval from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) for PresVu eye drops, marking a significant milestone in the management of presbyopia?

28. Which brand has launched the campaign ‘Gifts that Grow, Smiles that Last’, featuring actress Dia Mirza, to promote green gifting options with its plant grow kits?

29. Which cosmetics and skin care brand launched a social media campaign with actress Anushka Sen for its White Glow 3 in1 deep cleansing facial foam?

30. Which company last week announced the launch of India’s first insurance policy ‘Special Care Gold’ in Braille to meet the unique needs of persons with disabilities (PWDs)?

31. Which sports organization has launched the campaign ‘Champions are not born; they are created in schools.’?

32. Which real estate company has unveiled its latest brand campaign 'Transforming Lives’, featuring former cricketer Sourav Ganguly as its new brand ambassador?

33. Which QSR chain has unveiled a campaign featuring Chef Sanjeev Kapoor to introduce its new Multi-Millet Bun?

34. Which educational institute launched its Teachers' Day campaign ‘Celebrating Our Teachers - Har Success Ke Peeche Aapka Haath Hai'?

35. Which writing instruments brand launched a campaign with the positioning "The only thing that doesn't get washed away by Mumbai rains”?

36. Which skincare brand for women has launched the film '#BeUnstoppable'?

37. Which suiting and shirting brand unveiled ‘own your legacy, own the moment’, its first campaign featuring His Highness Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar of Udaipur as the brand ambassador?

38. Which company has announced the launch of its Two-wheeler Loan Eligibility Voucher campaign?

39. Which agri-input company launched a mini-feature film as part of its ‘India ka Pranam, Har Kisaan ke Naam’ campaign?

40. Which online travel platform is venturing into the electric bus manufacturing market through its new subsidiary?

41. Which snacking brand has unveiled exclusive popcorn flavours in a collaboration with Netflix, and has launched a campaign featuring director Karan Johar?

42. Actor Ranveer Singh will be an equity partner with which spirits company in a new business venture to offer a portfolio of premium brands?

43. Which electrical appliances brand has launched a campaign showcasing its Keraflow hair straightener?

44. Which brand has launched the campaign '#TotallyPrintabulous' for its EcoTank Printers, featuring brand ambassador and actress, Rashmika Mandanna?

45. Which multi-brand fashion company has acquired Puducherry-based accessories brand Ayesha Accessories?

46. OpenAI has touched which paying users milestone across its business products, ChatGPT Enterprise, Team, and Edu?

47. Which home and hygiene brand has introduced an indie music video titled Nazaare in collaboration with singer-songwriter Ritviz?

48. Which edible oil brand launched the ‘#BappaHiBatayenge’ campaign?

49. Which food delivery platform launched the film ‘Onam surprise’?

50. John Cockerill Group and which Indian partner will invest up to €300 million, or about Rs 2,800 crore, on their electrolyser manufacturing facility being set up in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh?

51. Which global technology brand last week roped in actress Katrina Kaif as brand ambassador?

52. Which ready-to-cook Asian cuisine brand has launched its ‘Ba-Chow’ digital campaign, drawing inspiration from the film Fukrey?

53. Which electric mobility company has announced its partnership with cricketer Axar Patel?

54. Which plastic waste management company has joined hands with Ganesha Ecosphere, the largest PET recycler, to form a joint venture Ganesha Recycling Chain?

55. The groundbreaking ceremony of India’s first silicon carbide manufacturing facility was held in which state last week?

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Biz Quizzard 1066

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period August 26 - 31. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which company has inked a pact with Perfect Day Inc to acquire 50% stake in Sterling Biotech?

2. Ride-hailing platform Uber is reportedly bringing back which flagship top-of-the-line product to India?

3. Pavel Durov was arrested at Le Bourget airport outside Paris shortly after landing on a private jet late on August 25. He is the founder and owner of which messaging app?

4. The material handling business of which company announced the introduction of lithium-ion battery powered forklifts featuring indigenously developed Battery Management System in India?

5. Nari Hira passed away on August 23, 2024, at age 86. He was the owner of which Mumbai-based publishing house?

6. Which company, along with its partner, has developed 'Renofluthrin' – India’s first indigenously developed and patented molecule which makes the most efficacious liquid vapouriser formulation for mosquito control?

7. As an extension to its inaugural brand campaign in India, which visual communication platform has unveiled ‘Hysterical Historical Café’, a set of 12 unconventional ad-films?

8. Ajio, a fashion e-tailer under Reliance Retail, has launched which British fashion brand exclusively in India?

9. Which food delivery platform has released a new feature ‘Order Scheduling’ that lets users plan their meals up to two days in advance?

10. Which company’s wholly-owned subsidiary has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Fairfax Asia-backed Paramount TPA for Rs 311.8 crore in an all-cash deal?

11. RBI last week unveiled a tech platform aiming to speed up and streamline the lending process like how UPI transformed the digital payments ecosystem. What has it been branded as?

12. Which industry body has appointed Sindhu Gangadharan, MD of SAP Labs India, as its chairperson?

13. Which snack brand has roped in former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar as its brand ambassador?

14. Which company has opened its boutique lifestyle hotel Miiro in Paris and Barcelona and is looking to add more properties in Europe over the next couple of years?

15. Amazon Pay´s UPI business has crossed which milestone customer mark?

16. Cricketer KL Rahul has become an investor and brand ambassador for which perfume brand?

17. Which perfume brand has announced the launch of MENZ, a new entity dedicated to delivering grooming products tailored specifically for men?

18. Which mobile and web software testing platform has acquired Berlin-based bug reporting startup Bird Eats Bug in a $20-million deal?

19. Which company has acquired Valueleaf Group, a digital marketing solutions firm?

20. Which company is shutting down its music streaming business, Wynk Music, after 10 years?

21. Mo Alternate Investment Advisors (MO Alts) is investing Rs 330 crore to acquire a 25% stake in which Bengaluru-based maker of packaged sweets and other food items?

22. Which company last week announced the launch of Hillchol, a novel single-strain oral cholera vaccine following a successful phase-III clinical trial which confirmed the safety of the jab?

23. Which QSR chain has launched the campaign ‘Let the Crunch Takeover’ in Kannada, featuring actor Kiccha Sudeep, for its crispy fried chicken?

24. Which ethnic wear brand has roped in actress Kriti Sanon as its first brand ambassador?

25. Which spice brand has launched its Onam campaign to mark 40 years of celebrating Kerala's culinary traditions?

26. Which plant-based food company has unveiled a campaign featuring celebrity couple Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli for the launch of Soya Chaap?

27. Which pet care company and Swiggy Instamart have joined forces to launch Paw Protecc, an initiative dedicated to safeguarding our furry companions during adverse weather conditions?

28. Which business-to-business medical supplies startup has appointed Dinesh Lodha as group chief executive officer?

29. Which firm that helps set up global capability centres (GCCs) in India has acquired hrEntries, a human capital management system platform, in an all-stock deal?

30. Which company has become the first US company outside of the tech sector to surpass $1 trillion in market value?

31. Which group that runs business schools has acquired California Miramar University?

32. The Union Cabinet last week approved the setting up of how many industrial smart cities with an outlay of Rs 28,602 crore?

33. Which company and South African-British diamond company De Beers Group last week announced a three-year strategic collaboration to push the sale of natural diamonds in the country?

34. Which holding company has announced the appointment of Subhasri as the company’s Managing Director and CEO, effective September 1, 2024?

35. Which lifesciences company and Apollo AyurVAID announced a strategic partnership to design, validate, manufacture and market scientifically-validated medical foods and dietary supplements?

36. Which oral care brand has launched the campaign ‘#RightYourWrongs’ featuring actress Kalki Koechlin?

37. Which real estate company has launched the ‘Real Advise’ campaign featuring actor Vicky Kaushal?

38. Which pregnancy test kit brand has roped has roped in actress Sonam Kapoor as the brand ambassador for Ova News Ovulation Detection Kit?

39. Which electric scooter manufacturer has launched a campaign for its scooter RUV 350, claiming to have introduced a new category of two-wheeler EVs – RUV?

40. Trent is launching its value fashion brand Zudio in which foreign destination next month?

41. Which FMCG firm has acquired a 44% equity stake through primary infusion and secondary buyouts in Swmabhan Commerce, the parent company of Rage Coffee?

42. Which university has become the first foreign University to be granted a letter of intent to set up a full-fledged campus in India under the UGC’s November 2023 Regulations?

43. Which MNC last week announced in India the worldwide launch of its new Payment Passkey Service to make online shopping more secure and easier than ever?

44. Which life insurance brand has launched the digital film ‘Jeet Iraadon Ki’ honouring Paralympic athletes?

45. Which carpet brand has unveiled a new campaign video introducing the ‘Viraasat’ collection?

46. Which plant-based drinks brand has launched a campaign featuring actress Disha Patani for its Almond drink?

47. Which wellness brand has recently announced the achievement of planting over one million trees across India?

48. Which automotive solutions provider has announced the appointment of Aniket Kulkarni as the new managing director for India?

49. Finland’s Nokia is expanding its research and development footprint in India by setting up its largest global R&D facility for its fixed networks business. Which city?

50. Which global technology services giant last week said it has elevated Arundhati Chakraborty to the position of group chief executive of operations?

51. Which company has agreed to buy an 80% stake in Dubai-based Astro Shipping Company for $185 million (about Rs 1,551 crore)?

52. Which entity has sold its Digital Examination Business (DEX) to CL Educate for Rs 230 crore?

53. Which group has signed a non-binding MoU with Sentrycs Ltd of Israel to explore opportunities for developing and providing ‘differentiated Anti-Drone Solutions’ in India, for civilian and military applications?

54. Which online poker platform has launched the campaign ‘Play with the Ogs’ featuring actor Randeep Hooda?

55. Which diagnostics company has entered into a Business Transfer Agreement to acquire the diagnostic and pathological services business of Vimta Labs Limited?

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