Biz Quizzard 1074

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period October 21 - 26. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Mondelez India has forayed into the premium chocolate segment under which brand, introduced through a campaign featuring actor-couple Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan?

2. Which e-commerce furniture and home decor company has unveiled its Diwali campaign ‘Fashion for Home: Festive Edition’?

3. Which housing finance company has launched a new brand message, 'Ghar ki baat pakki, jab support ho pakka!'?

4. Which consumer durables brand from Havells India has joined hands with popular actor Vijay Sethupathi to strengthen its presence in Tamil Nadu?

5. Which jewellery brand has unveiled a campaign, featuring actress Zeenat Aman, inspired by the Disco era?

6. Which mall brand has launched its first brand-led campaign, "Bade Dilwali Diwali”?

7. Which cement company will be the title sponsor for India’s Tour of South Africa, beginning in November?

8. Tyre major TVS Srichakra Ltd. has brought all its tyres under which brand to establish itself as a global bike-tyre specialist and to build and strengthen a global consumer brand?

9. Which home furnishing solutions company has unveiled the 'Speaking Gifts' campaign for Diwali?

10. Which company has executed definitive agreements to acquire three special purpose vehicles, collectively holding 125 MW wind energy portfolio, from Hetero Labs and Hetero Drugs?

11. Which Michigan, US-based homecare solutions provider has re-entered India with its range of vacuum cleaners after six years?

12. Which aluminium composite panels (ACP) company has onboarded actor Anil Kapoor as its first brand ambassador?

13. Which audio and wearable brand has launched a campaign featuring stand-up comedian Maheep Singh for its collaboration with Blinkit?

14. Which company, through its subsidiary Sintex BAPL, has acquired 100% of the equity shares and non-cumulative redeemable preference shares of ‘Weetek Plastics’ for Rs 85 crore?

15. Which apparel retailer said that Helena Kuylenstierna has taken over the position of Director for India and will be leading the company’s operations in the country?

16. Which company has launched Akkord, a new musical instruments brand?

17. Which brand is launching a new jewellery collection to celebrate Hello Kitty's 50th anniversary?

18. Which Bengaluru-based fashion brand has released a new ad film parodying the iconic Bollywood movie Go Goa Gone?

19. Which jewellery brand has launched the campaign ‘Glow Karo, Grow Karo’ featuring actress Sauraseni Maitra?

20. Which business personality is picking up a 50% stake in Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and Dharmatic Entertainment for Rs 1,000 crore?

21. Which business personality has launched a new health-tech venture called ‘Continue,’ aimed at tracking wellness and mental health?

22. Tata Group and which institute have announced the construction of a building in honour of the late Ratan Tata on the college campus in England?

23. Which brand has announced the relaunch of its celebrated ‘Bras as Versatile as I Am’ campaign, timed for the festive season?

24. Which eyewear brand has launched the ‘Break The Frame’ campaign featuring actor Ali Fazal?

25. Which skincare and wellness products brand has launched a campaign featuring actress Zeenat Aman for its authentic Japanese tea collection?

26. Which loan app has launched the ‘Har Sapney Ka Sathi’ campaign?

27. Which financial services company has launched the ‘#ChangeTheSoch’ campaign to combat gender bias in financial advice?

28. Which quick commerce brand has launched a campaign to thank its competitors, featuring chess legend Vishwanathan Anand?

29. Which green buildings developer has signed actress Dushara Vijayan for its latest campaign 'love arranged homes' / ‘Unga Veedu—Love ah, Arranged ah?’?

30. Which company last week announced the buyout of CK Birla Group’s Orient Cement at an equity value of Rs 8,100 crore?

31. Which company, which makes sugar and engineered-to-order turbo gearbox, has entered the Indian-Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) business with the launch of premium whisky brands in UP?

32. Germany headquartered Rehau Group has acquired 51% stake in which Chennai-based producer of PVC Edgeband tapes?

33. Which oral care brand has signed actor Nagarjuna Akkineni as brand ambassador?

34. Which formal and casual menswear brand has launched its latest campaign, 'Man on a Mission', featuring actor Vicky Kaushal?

35. Which footwear brand has launched its latest campaign “Ek Kadam, Khushiyon Ki Ore.” for the festive season?

36. Which womenswear brand has launched its Autumn/Winter 2024 campaign, "Stay Real," featuring brand ambassador and actress Shanaya Kapoor?

37. Which brand in the headache pain market has launched a new product for both headaches and body pain, and has reworked its iconic jingle in collaboration with music producer Mayur Jumani?

38. Which hair oil brand has unveiled its latest TV campaign, ‘#IssDiwaliChamakUtho’?

39. Which mall brand has launched ‘Asli Happyness Wali Diwali’ campaign, starring brand ambassador and actor Ayushmann Khurrana?

40. Which diagnostics company has acquired Mumbai-based iGenetic Diagnostics for an undisclosed amount.?

41. Which motorcycle maker from India last week announced starting a manufacturing unit, in collaboration with IFAD Motors, and a showroom in Bangladesh?

42. Which coated wafer brand has been launched with the ‘#RaiseTheBar’ campaign featuring actors and brand ambassadors Siddhant Chaturvedi and Sreeleela?

43. Which autotech platform has launched CarTruth, a Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) service?

44. Which brand has unveiled its new music video ‘Zara Muskurade’, featuring singer Monali Thakur and actress Aneri Vajani, for its Strawberry Shine Lip Balm?

45. Which Italian apparel brand has appointed ex-BIBA President Sundeep Chugh as MD for its India arm?

46. K Madhavan has stepped down as country manager and president of which media company?

47. Which quick commerce brand has launched the ‘Sona Kitna Sona’ campaign, featuring actress Karisma Kapoor, to celebrate Dhanteras?

48. Which luxury hospitality wellness program has launched a campaign featuring cricketer Smriti Mandhana?

49. Which cooking oil brand has unveiled the campaign ‘#DiwaliKeBaadKiSafai’?

50. The IPO of which company was subscribed 76.34 times on the final day of bidding on October 23, with the share sale receiving 9.734 million applications - the highest ever in India?

51. Which sweetener brand has ventured into the packaged foods segment with the launch of D’lite cookies, and has roped in actor Shahid Kapoor to promote the range?

52. Which private general insurer has launched a campaign to promote its travel insurance TripSecure+?

53. The Advertising Agencies Association of India has announced that Vikram Sakhuja will receive the AAAI Lifetime Achievement Award for 2024. He is the Group CEO of which media company?

54. Which luxury fashion house has named actress Sonam Kapoor as its latest ambassador?

55. Which gifts and greetings brand has launched the ‘#SabKiDiwaliHappyWali’ campaign, honouring its store staff as festive heroes?

56. Which surface solutions brand has launched the ‘Be Different’ campaign for its Sampada Collection?

57. Which sweets and snacks brand has launched the ‘Diwali ki Dhadkan’ campaign?

58. Which brand has launched the "Good News" campaign, showcasing its One Touch Casserole?

59. Which brand has unveiled a campaign, featuring actors and new parents Rubina Dilaik and Abhinav Shukla, introducing its Connected Baby Monitor?

60. Which global automotive systems company and component supplier has entered into an agreement with Escorts Kubota (EKL) to acquire its Railway Equipment Division (RED)?

61. Which chocolate brand has launched the “Confirmed Ticket’ campaign in partnership with the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC)?

62. Which watch brand has launched a social media campaign featuring actors Karan Tacker and Amyra Dastur?

63. Which gold loan company has launched the campaign ‘Spread Happiness’ for Diwali?

64. Which B2C e-commerce logistics solutions provider has launched its festive campaign ‘Hume Cliché Diwali Ad Banana Nahi Aata - Par Delivery Time Pe Karna Aata Hain!’?

65. Which bank has launched the campaign ‘Celebrations Unlimited’ for the festive season?

66. Which bank has unveiled the campaign ‘Rishton Se Hai Diwali, Har Din’?

67. Which baby clothing brand has introduced celebrity couple Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput as its first brand ambassadors?

68. Which shared marketplace has unveiled a new campaign, ‘Safai Mein Kamai’, encouraging consumers to turn their Diwali home cleaning into a rewarding experience?

69. Which brand has roped in celebrity couple Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Kemmu for its new campaign promoting its protein products range?

70. Which company and Singapore-headquartered Keppel have entered into an agreement to launch sustainable Cooling-as-a-Service (CaaS) solutions in India?

71. Nvidia Corp has struck a deal with which company to build out an artificial intelligence (AI) computing infrastructure as well as an innovation centre in India?

72. Which food ordering and delivery platform has launched the ‘Mission Diwali’ campaign?

73. Which company has inked a pact to acquire critical construction chemicals maker Buildtech Products India for about Rs 72 crore?

74. Which luxury men’s celebration wear brand has announced actor Rajkummar Rao as its brand ambassador?

75. Which newspaper group has unveiled a new campaign ‘#SochBadlo #ListBadlo’ as part of its annual Sarthak Deepawali initiative?

76. Which footwear brand has launched a campaign featuring actor Jim Sarbh to unveil the 'PartyReady' collection?

77. Which payment app has launched the campaign, ‘Meethi Diwali’, in association with CRY (Child Rights and You)?

78. Which biryani brand has unveiled its Diwali campaign "The Nawabi Surprise”, featuring actor and brand ambassador Saif Ali Khan?

79. Which ethnic wear brand has unveiled its latest Diwali campaign, ‘#CelebratingMotherhood’?

80. Which company has signed a collaboration agreement with the Institute for Carbon Management at the University of California, Los Angeles, to pilot a new technology- The Zero Carbon Lime (ZeroCAL)?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1074 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1073

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period October 14 - 19. Hope you enjoy it.

1. The total renewable energy-based electricity generation capacity in India crossed which milestone mark in September?

2. Which skincare brand launched a campaign featuring actor Jim Sarbh, with the theme ‘When your skincare routine is so good, you cannot help but touch your face!’?

3. Which bank has launched its festive campaign with the positioning “Achhai kabhi rukni nahi chahiye”?

4. Which automobile brand has launched the campaign ‘Live Business Class’?

5. Which consultancy has acquired a majority stake in Bengaluru-based Summit Consulting Services for Rs 45-65 crore ($5-8 million) in a cash and stock deal?

6. Which meat and seafood home-delivery service's parent company, Delightful Gourmet last week said that it has acquired Bengaluru-based offline retailer My Chicken and More?

7. Which jewellery brand has launched the ‘Navrang’ campaign, unveiling '9 shades of love'?

8. Which visa processing platform has unveiled its first-ever brand campaign ‘Visas on Time, Guaranteed’?

9. Which cooking oil brand has launched the campaign "Barso Ka Bharosa - Ab Nayi Pehchan Ke Sath", featuring actress Raveena Tandon?

10. Which hospital chain has acquired a five-storey hospital property in Mumbai’s western suburb Andheri for Rs 415 crore?

11. Which chipset platform has launched "Power to Move", its first-ever festive season campaign in India?

12. This ‘World Sight Day, which eye care brand has launched the 'Eye Test Menu' initiative to make Indian roads safer?

13. Which Vedanta Group company has appointed marathon runner Sufiya Sufi as its brand ambassador for the next two years?

14. Which beauty brand has announced the onboarding of actress Parineeti Chopra as its first-ever brand face?

15. Actor Rana Daggubati has invested in which all-white lifestyle brand?

16. Which social media major has launched its safety campaign ‘Scams se Bacho’, featuring actor Ayushmann Khurrana?

17. Which quick commerce platform has launched a campaign celebrating the legacy of Soan Papdi, officially appointing the sweet as its Come Back Officer (CBO)?

18. Which online marketplace for insurance appointed Prasun Sikdar as its first managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) for a period of three years?

19. Which edtech company’s cofounder and managing director Mayank Kumar has stepped down from his executive role to start a new venture?

20. Which global industry association has elected Tata Steel's managing director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Thachat Viswanath Narendran as its chairman?

21. Which MNC has acquired Bengaluru-based Prescinto Technologies (Prescinto), a solar monitoring and analytics platform that provides asset performance management (APM) SaaS for renewables?

22. Which company will build India's first indigenously manufactured bullet train for a total contract value of Rs 866.87 crore?

23. Which Chennai-based drone startup has developed an agricultural drone 'Vihaa' and is set to release an indigenous version with a 20-kg payload, featuring improved unit economies?

24. Which bank is set to acquire Future Group’s stake in its life and non-life insurance joint ventures with Italian insurer Generali?

25. Which consumer electronics brand has roped in cricketer Axar Patel as its brand ambassador?

26. Which beverage chain has announced the launch of its new Diwali campaign, ‘#MeriSpecialJagah’?

27. Which sports brand has unveiled a film featuring actors Ibrahim Ali Khan Pataudi and Ayesha Kanga for its iconic Palermo sneaker?

28. Which health-tech platform has launched a digital campaign, ‘#Unlabelthetruth’?

29. Which dairy brand has launched a campaign for its Khushiyan Mithai range?

30. Which ethnic snacks maker’s subsidiary has acquired a majority 53% stake in Lucknow-based cafe and artisanal sweets chain Hazelnut Factory Food Products Private (THF) for Rs 131 crore?

31. Which Chennai-based AI-driven digital engineering company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in the Kochi-based product engineering services company Experion?

32. Which 174-year-old British brand will launch a range of luxury products in the Indian market early 2025?

33. Which handbag brand has launched the ‘#MadeForMore’ campaign, featuring actress Sharvari, to introduce its A/W 24 collection?

34. Which vegan beauty brand has unveiled its new tagline ‘we have chemistry’?

35. Which celebrity-owned beauty brand has launched the ‘Ghus Ghus Ke' campaign that shines a light on its founder?

36. Which brand launched an awareness campaign on Global Handwashing Day with the message “Ab aadhi adhuri safai karoge, toh zindagi ke pure maze kaise loge”?

37. Which augmented reality mobile game by Niantic has announced actor couple Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh as the brand ambassadors for India?

38. Which electric two-wheeler manufacturer has launched a campaign featuring comedian and actor Kiku Sharda to highlight the savings and sustainability features of its scooters?

39. Which AutoTech platform has launched a brand film with the theme "For the Drives That Take You Back."?

40. Which company has agreed to acquire a 51% stake in Mothercare’s India operations for 16 million pounds (about Rs 175 crore)?

41. Which company last week announced the acquisition of Thomas Assessments Private Limited (TAPL) from global firm Thomas International?

42. Which celebrity has launched a commercial featuring himself for his jewellery brand, Tyaani?

43. Which beauty and wellness e-commerce giant has unveiled the campaign 'Find Your Beautiful,' to further establish itself as India’s go-to beauty destination?

44. Which lighting brand unveiled its new television commercial ‘Hum raaton mein sooraj ugaate hain’, featuring brand ambassador and former cricketer Rahul Dravid?

45. Which sweets and snacks company has teamed up with the Turkish Hazelnut Exporters Associations to introduce a line of eight premium hazelnut-based sweets?

46. Which coffee-first QSR brand is marking its 8 years with the 'Inspiring Indian Crea8ors' campaign?

47. Which brand has brought back the Skyhand OG sneaker for the first time since 1994, and has launched a campaign featuring actress Shraddha Kapoor?

48. Which automobile company has introduced a new campaign “Space Bhi. Mileage Bhi.” to promote its dual-cylinder CNG technology?

49. Which food delivery platform has launched its Diwali campaign, featuring actor and comedian Sunil Grover?

50. Aiming to deepen its presence in India, which company will introduce its budget hotel brand Microtel?

51. Which publisher has launched a video 'Honouring Silent Architects of India's Tomorrow' as a tribute to the dedicated booksellers who play an essential role in students' educational journey?

52. Which cookware company has announced the elevation of Venkatesh Vijayaraghavan as Managing Director (MD)?

53. Which bank last week said it will be acquiring the Rs 4,100-crore personal loan book of Standard Chartered Bank, India?

54. Which pharma company has announced the appointment of Shyamakant Giri as its new chief executive officer, effective January 15, 2025?

55. Which company’s joint venture with Japan’s JFE Steel Corp will fully acquire Thyssenkrupp Electrical Steel (TKES) India for Rs 4,051.40 crore?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1073 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1072

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period October 07 - 12. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Trent has forayed into the mass-priced beauty segment by adding a new standalone format to its line of stores. What has it been branded as?

2. Which domestic EV charging solutions firm has acquired US-based DC fast charging technology company Tritium for $37 million, or about Rs 310 crore?

3. Which company has inked a pact to acquire the Radio Frequency (RF) components business of Japan-based Renesas Electronics Corporation for a cash consideration of $36 million?

4. Which beauty brand has unveiled the campaign 'Har Look Mein Surprise', featuring actress Radhikka Madan?

5. Which kitchen appliances and home solutions brand has launched the ‘#Let’sGetCooking’ campaign?

6. Which denim brand has launched its global ‘Live Your Life’ campaign in India, featuring actress Janhvi Kapoor?

7. Which home appliances brand has launched the 'Dhoop Ki Goodness Fridge Mein' campaign, showcasing the innovative HarvestFresh Technology?

8. Which jewellery brand has launched a campaign celebrating the spirit of Navratri and Durga Pujo, featuring regional brand ambassadors – Ritabhari Chakraborty and Kinjal Rajpriya?

9. Which diversified conglomerate has picked up a stake in drone technology entity Aereo for $1.8 million?

10. Suresh Narayanan will retire as the chairman and managing director of the Indian operations of which MNC on July 31, 2025?

11. Which bank said its board approved a 100% stake sale in its education subsidiary to tech billionaire Shiv Nadar-led Vama Sundari Investments in an all-cash deal for Rs 192 crore?

12. Which omnichannel beauty platform has announced the introduction of luxury skincare and haircare brand, Augustinus Bader, in India?

13. Which bank has signed former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar as its global brand ambassador?
 
14. Which agrochemical organisation has launched Verdino, a new addition to its herbicide portfolio, and Kanak 600 Boom Sprayer?

15. Which lighting brand has launched its latest campaign “Built to Shine”?

16. Which brand has launched a new card advocacy campaign, ‘Payments Ka Powerplay’, featuring cricketer and brand ambassador MS Dhoni?

17. Which Melbourne-based women’s fashion brand has announced actress Triptii Dimri as its new global brand ambassador?

18. Which jewellery brand has launched its Diwali campaign ‘Nav-Raani’?

19. Which international beauty brand has inaugurated the second edition of its festive campaign ‘Spark A Change 2.0’, featuring actress Diana Penty?

20. Which hospitality major is introducing its luxury Edition brand in India to tap the growing demand for high-end accommodation?

21. Which company and non-profit organisation ChangeInkk last week announced a collaboration to launch AskPurpleFlame, a multilingual AI-driven help desk for learning disabilities?

22. Uber last week launched an initiative, which allows people to take their pets along for a ride, in Bengaluru. What has it been branded as?

23. Which spices brand has launched ready-to-cook Kerala breakfast products?

24. Which company is piloting its entry into traditional snacks by expanding its packaged foods portfolio with a range of traditional South Indian offerings under the Granamma brand?

25. Which mattress and bedding company has announced the onboarding of actor Mukesh Khanna as brand ambassador?

26. Which ecommerce firm unveiled the ‘#AapkeHittMeJaari’ campaign to empower and educate customers with critical tools and insights to safeguard against rising cyber frauds and scams?

27. Which brand has unveiled a new campaign with cricketer Rohit Sharma to launch his own sub-brand of healthy breakfast and snacks?

28. Which credit card brand has roped in cricketer Shreyanka Patil as brand ambassador?

29. Which smartphone brand has launched its Diwali campaign 'The Spirit of Homecoming'?

30. Which company has become the fifth company to receive a licence to operate white-label ATMs in India, the first such approval in a decade?

31. Which apparel retailer has announced actors Kareena Kapoor Khan and Sidharth Malhotra as the new faces of the brand in India?

32. Which beverage brand has launched the campaign 'The Flavour Of Love', featuring actors Palak Tiwari and Ishaan Khatter as brand ambassadors?

33. Which motorcycle brand has unveiled its latest campaign, featuring cricketer Virat Kohli?

34. Which smartphone brand has unveiled its Diwali campaign ‘#VishwasKaDeep’?

35. Which sexual wellness startup has forayed into the women’s segment with the launch of its new brand – Bloom?

36. Which paints company completed its “Let’s Colour” initiative in three remote villages in Himachal Pradesh, in one of the highest inhabited regions of the world?

37. Which life insurance company has appointed Jude Gomes as the new Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer?

38. Which American quick-service restaurant, known for its Whirl'd-famous smoothies, is about to open its first outlet in India later this year?

39. Which bank’s India & South Asia CEO Zarin Daruwala will retire in March after eight years at the top job?

40. Which iconic business personality passed away last week at the age of 86?

41. Prasanth Kumar, CEO-South Asia of GroupM Media India, has been re-elected as the President of which industry body for the year 2024-25?

42. Which pharmaceutical company has announced plans to change its name to Alivus Life Sciences Limited?

43. Which industry body has re-elected Shashi Singh of Osaka Rubber Pvt Ltd as its president for 2024-25?

44. Which omnichannel travel and tourism company announced the launch of its latest campaign featuring six films in six key regional languages?

45. Which paints company has unveiled a campaign featuring actor Pankaj Tripathi to introduce Roof Kool & Seal, an advanced waterproofing range?

46. Which organic food brand has announced the launch of its new ad film with Chef Vikas Khanna for its Multigrain Atta product?

47. Which footwear brand has launched its festive campaign 'Share The Joy', featuring actors Vedang Raina and Rasha Thadani?

48. Which oral care brand has launched the campaign ‘#TheDailyGrind’?

49. Which lighting brand has unveiled a new campaign ‘Thoughtfully Curated Lights for Your Home’?

50. Which company has announced India’s largest ever initial public offer (IPO) of Rs 27,870 crore?

51. Partha Pratim Sengupta, former Indian Overseas Bank managing director, is all set to take over as the managing director and chief executive officer of which bank?

52. Which sustainable dairy brand has launched its Diwali campaign 'More Than A Box'?

53. Which ethnic and fusion-wear brand has roped in actress Sara Ali Khan as brand ambassador, and has unveiled the "Dil Se Indian" campaign?

54. Which artisan bakery brand has announced its partnership with actress Soha Ali Khan for its ongoing consumer awareness campaign, “The Truth We Knead.”?

55. Which chocolate brand has launched the campaign "Message pe muh meetha nai hota”?

56. Which payments bank has unveiled its festive campaign 'Celebrate Dil Khol Kar’?

57. Which company last week said it is buying out Germany's Heubach Group, one of the world’s biggest pigment companies, in an asset and share deal?

58. Which paint brand has launched the campaign ‘Naye Zamane ka Naya Paint’, featuring actors Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna, as brand ambassadors?

59. Which home and office furniture brand launched its festive campaign ‘Dream Home Fiesta’?

60. Who has been appointed the new chairman of Tata Trusts?

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Biz Quizzard 1071

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period September 30 - October 05. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which IT engineering firm last week announced its intent to acquire Pune-based data privacy management firm Arrka for a total consideration of Rs 14.4 crore?

2. Which industry body elected MV Shreyams Kumar of Mathrubhumi as its new President?

3. Which well-known Chinese restaurant in Mumbai unveiled its new campaign “Ladka Nikal Gaya Hai”?

4. Hyundai Motor Company is celebrating which cumulative global production milestone?

5. Which luxury camera maker has roped in celebrity chef Ranveer Brar as its brand ambassador?

6. Which lubricant brand has launched the campaign "The Unstoppables" featuring cricketers MS Dhoni, Hardik Pandya, and Smriti Mandhana?

7. Which snack brand has unveiled an ad featuring cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni to introduce a new flavour to its thin-cut chip lineup – red chilli?

8. Which pizza brand has roped in actress Vaani Kapoor as brand ambassador?

9. Which health-tech startup dedicated to managing and reversing Type 2 and Pre-diabetes has roped in former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar as its brand ambassador and strategic investor?

10. Which edtech startup has acquired PrepInsta, a placement preparation platform.?

11. Which insurance brand has rolled out a ‘Waist-to-Hip Ratio’ campaign, this World Heart Day, to raise awareness around the growing issues of heart health?

12. Which diagnostics company has announced actor Anil Kapoor as its brand ambassador?

13. Which fantasy sports platform has launched the campaign “Poora Fan Bano”, ahead of the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2024?

14. Rana Barua, group chief executive officer, Havas India, South East and North Asia (Japan and South Korea) Havas Group, has been reelected president of which industry body?

15. Which small finance bank has unveiled the ‘Clap of Joy’ campaign to celebrate its anniversary?

16. On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, which business group released its campaign, Instruments of Change, as a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi?

17. Which footwear company has launched its autumn campaign, featuring actors Vijay Varma and Triptii Dimri?

18. Which watchmaker has unveiled its latest campaign, featuring actor Sidharth Malhotra?

19. Which footwear brand has launched the campaign "Celebrate Every Step” featuring actor Kartik Aaryan?

20. Which global entertainment company has appointed Ravi Ahuja as the new president and CEO?

21. The government last week appointed economists Ram Singh, Saugata Bhattacharya, and Nagesh Kumar to which panel for four years, or until further orders?

22. Which news website last week announced the appointment of Vishal Mehta as its new chairman and managing director (CMD)?

23. Unified Payments Interface (UPI) daily transactions count crossed which milestone in September?

24. Which honey brand has unveiled its latest TVC, featuring actor Pankaj Tripathi?

25. Which beverage brand from Nestle launched a new campaign, celebrating coffee farmers and honouring their dedication and relentless efforts in growing coffee?

26. Which CRM solutions company has unveiled its first ad campaign in India, featuring former cricketer Rahul Dravid?

27. On the occasion of International Coffee Day, which QSR chain launched the campaign ‘Roast the Roast’?

28. Which omni-channel jewellery brand has introduced its ‘Festive Edit’ for Diwali - a curation featuring a variety of jewellery designs that cater to different styles and preferences?

29. Which QSR chain has unveiled the ‘Troll Karo but Try Karo’ campaign for its Momo Mia pizza, a pizza that's topped with juicy momos?

30. Which group has entered into a partnership with Druk Holding and Investments, the commercial arm of the Royal Government of Bhutan, to jointly develop solar and hydropower projects?

31. Which edible oil brand has launched the ‘#HarLadkiDurga’ campaign for Durga Puja?

32. Which company last week announced its foray into the electric small commercial segment by introducing the Zio electric four-wheeler in the less than 2-tonne segment?

33. Which automobile company last week launched the EV9 electric for Rs 1.29 crore?

34. The Storage Solutions business of which company has announced the acquisition of Armes Maini, a Bengaluru-based manufacturer of storage shelving systems and mezzanine structures?

35. Which QSR chain has unveiled its ‘Shordaar Crunch’ campaign?

36. Which Ayurvedic digestive products brand has roped in comedian Kiku Sharda as brand ambassador?

37. Which confectionery brand has launched a campaign for its Tadka Lollipop with the tagline "Sweet Outside, Naughty Inside"?

38. Which company has unveiled a campaign featuring actors and father-son duo Jackie Shroff and Tiger Shroff for its urban mobility solutions?

39. Which suiting and shirting brand has roped in actor Vicky Kaushal as brand ambassador?

40. Which hospitality major will set up a global capability center (GCC) in Hyderabad, which will be its first such offshore unit in India?

41. Which California-based India-centric IT firm has acquired the automation unit of Stamford-based Information Services Group (ISG) for a total consideration of $27 million (about Rs226 crore)?

42. Which company last week announced the launch of adult nutrition drink VieMax?

43. Which small finance bank has announced onboarding boxer Mary Kom and footballer Sunil Chhetri as its brand ambassadors?

44. Which wellness startup focusing on aromatherapy has onboarded actress Samantha Prabhu as co-founder?

45. Which jewellery brand has introduced the exclusive M.S. Dhoni signature edition collection?

46. Which plywood and interior infrastructure solutions brand has unveiled a new campaign, featuring 'Gullu', a parrot promoting safe & healthy interiors?

47. Which sports and athleisure footwear brand has roped in actor Vikrant Massey as its new brand ambassador?

48. Which brand has launched the 'Magic of Soft Touch' campaign for its Aloe Vera Soap?

49. Which sweet baked goods brand has launched the ‘Share Karne ka Mann Kare aur Nahi bhi’ campaign?

50. Which quick service restaurant (QSR) chain from South Korea is set to enter the Indian market through a collaboration with Baramati Agro?

51. Which home furnishing brand has launched a digital campaign featuring actress Kajal Agarwal?

52. Which brand has unveiled the Fall 2024 campaign for watches, featuring actress Disha Patani?

53. Which brand has launched the campaign ‘Wrap Karo. Unwrap Karo.’, featuring actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, for its innovative 2-in-1 foil?

54. Which brand has launched the ‘Celestial Inspirations’ campaign for its festive sarees collection Tarini?

55. Which company has rolled out a 10-minute food delivery service, Bolt?

56. Which company has unveiled a new brand campaign featuring actor Saif Ali Khan for its whisky brand – Royal Ranthambore Heritage Collection?

57. Which antacid brand has launched a campaign featuring actress Ditipriya for Durga Puja?

58. Which paint brand has signed actor Dulquer Salmaan as brand ambassador for South, and has launched the 'Khoobsurat Soch' campaign featuring actors Alia Bhatt and Ayushmann Khurranna?

59. Which financial services brand has launched the ‘Be Festive Ready’ campaign?

60. Which drug firm last week said its subsidiary has acquired nine brands from the Medical Nutritional Institute SA (MNI) in South Africa, through a partnership deal with ImpiloVest?

61. Which MNC last week announced that it will be shutting its advertising services in India by the end of this year?

62. Which company last week said it will acquire Innmar Tourism and Hotels at an enterprise value of Rs 205 crore?

63. Which integrated electronics manufacturing company has acquired the U.S. electronic manufacturing services provider Altek Electronics for $29.2 million?

64. Which brand, in collaboration with Indian fashion designer Anita Dongre, has unveiled its first-ever Signature Diwali doll?

65. India’s foreign exchange reserves crossed which milestone mark for the first time, following a $12.6-billion surge during the week-ended Sept 27?

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