Biz Quizzard 1078

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period November 18 - 23. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which company is signing a deal to own a majority stake in Taiwanese contract manufacturer Pegatron’s plant in Tamil Nadu?

2. Which actor has acquired 50% stake in Kishore Biyani-backed packaged foods start-up Elite Mindset?

3. Which company and Bain Capital Credit surrendered the licence for their asset reconstruction company (ARC), India Resurgence Asset Reconstruction Company, to the Reserve Bank of India?

4. Which soya brand has roped in actress Shilpa Shetty as its new brand ambassador?

5. Which oral care brand has launched an AI dental health checker on WhatsApp?

6. Which Dehradun-based luxury jewellery brand has launched its latest campaign, ‘Teele Dharo’?

7. Which personal hygiene brand has unveiled its latest campaign, ‘Pee Like a Gentle Man’?

8. Which menswear brand has partnered with filmmaker Karan Johar to unveil "The Bollywood Wedding" campaign?

9. Which state’s tourism department launched the ad 'Moh Liya Re' featuring actor Pankaj Tripathi?

10. Which business group has ventured into the millet food business with the launch of 'Sabala Millets- Bharat Ka Super Food'?

11. Which company, through its research and development centre NETRA, is setting up a 1-tonne per day seawater-to-green hydrogen plant at its Simhadri unit in Andhra Pradesh as a pilot project?

12. Punit Goenka, the current MD and CEO of which company, has decided to step down from the MD role to focus exclusively on his responsibilities as CEO?

13. Which online travel booking portal is set to acquire expense management platform Happay from fintech unicorn Cred?

14. Which company has acquired the radiology reporting wing of UK’s InHealth Group?

15. Which intimate wear brand has unveiled the ‘The Museum of Boobs’ campaign?

16. Which housing finance company has launched the film “Happy Home Loan Journey”?

17. Which eye hospital chain has launched the campaign 'Don't let Cataracts Bowl you out', featuring former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar?

18. Which paints brand has launched the ‘Mil Kar Karein Kamaal’ campaign in Tamil Nadu?

19. Which perfume brand has launched a campaign with the positioning ‘Deo bachchey lagaate hain’, featuring The Great Khali and actor Abhishek Banerjee?

20. The number of domestic flyers in a day crossed which milestone mark for the first time ever on November 17?

21. Suditi Industries has acquired which children’s wear brand?

22. Which food delivery platform last week announced a year-long sponsorship agreement with Neeraj Goyat, the Indian boxer and mixed martial artist?

23. Which battery brand has entered the home care market with its new product, Swooper mosquito repellent liquid vaporizer?

24. Which beverage brand has launched the “Thunder Hai Main” campaign featuring actor Allu Arjun?

25. Which banana chips brand has introduced ‘Flower Nahi Fire’, its first movie-inspired banana chip flavour?

26. Which advertising and packaged drinking water brand has launched a new offering, ‘Shot’?

27. Which menswear brand has unveiled the ‘Being Real Suits You’ campaign for the wedding season?

28. On International Men’s Day, which condom brand launched the ‘#KnowWhatHeReallyWants’ campaign?

29. Which cooking oil brand has unveiled its new ad ‘Courtroom’, featuring brand ambassadors and actor-couple Yash and Radhika?

30. London-headquartered global hyperscale data centre operator Colt Data Centre Services (Colt DCS) and which realty developer have set up a joint platform to build digital infrastructure?

31. Which company has agreed to buy a 30.07% stake in construction company PSP Projects in an all-cash deal for Rs 685.4 crore?

32. Which cookies brand has launched the ‘GIF it a Go!’ campaign?

33. For International Men’s Day, which footwear retailer launched the digital campaign 'Trust men to do better'?

34. Which traditional and ethnic wear brand has roped in actor Abhishek Bachchan as new brand ambassador?

35. For International Men’s Day, which D2C electronics brand unveiled its digital campaign, ‘#ChanceToConnect’?

36. This World Toilet Day, which feminine hygiene brand launched the ‘#EverybodyNeedsAPeeBuddy’ campaign?

37. Which mattress brand has launched the campaign "Ab Stress Nahi Hai Sehna, Yahi Hai Shaktimaan Ka Kehna.", featuring actor Mukesh Khanna?

38. Which value fashion retailer has launched its first-ever anthem 'Fashion Bawal Poore Saal'?

39. Which tile and stone adhesive brand has launched the television commercial 'Car Crash'?

40. Tata CLiQ, the e-commerce platform, has undergone a rebranding. What is the new name?

41. Which business-to-business (B2B) consumer electronics startup’s assets have been acquired by Mumbai-based distribution and supply chain company Moksha Group?

42. Santosh Kumar has been appointed as the new Chief Executive and Whole-Time Director of which agricultural business corporation?

43. Which company will be launching a new variant of its Irish spirit - Teeling Whiskey - the Small Batch classic crafted specially for the Indian market?

44. Which beauty brand has unveiled its latest campaign ‘#SajDhajKe’ for the wedding season?

45. Which mobile game has launched the campaign ‘Seriously Fun’?

46. Which digital lending platform has launched its latest campaign, “A Step Towards Financial Freedom”?

47. Which luxury hospitality brand has launched a campaign featuring HH Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur?

48. Which confectionery brand has unveiled the Harry Potter Funko Pop campaign?

49. Which online skill-gaming company has launched the campaign ‘Poker face nahi, sirf poker’?

50. Which bank has appointed Indian chess prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju as its brand ambassador?

51. Which content production house has elevated its Group CFO Sanjay Dwivedi to the position of Group CEO?

52. Vineet Gautam is stepping down as the India CEO and Country Head of which clothing and accessories company?

53. Which fragrance and personal care brand has relaunched its Perfumed Beauty Talc range with actress Kalyani Priyadarshan as the new face?

54. Which paint brand has unveiled its latest campaign ‘The Safe House’, featuring actor and brand ambassador Ranbir Kapoor?

55. Which life insurance brand has launched ‘Second Chance’, its 2nd phase of ‘The Missing Beat’, the campaign aimed at increasing public awareness on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)?

56. Which beauty company has introduced The India Edit, its first-ever India-inspired collection, across its retail stores in India and on its website?

57. The Foundation for Science, Innovation and Development (FSID) at which institute has launched ‘Pravriddhi’, a pan-India product accelerator programme?

58. Which matrimony service provider has ventured into a new business vertical with the launch of ´ManyJobs´, an application for job seekers across Tamil Nadu?

59. BSE has announced the inclusion of which company into its 30-share benchmark Sensex from December 23?

60. Which American private research university has signed a memorandum of understanding with Bengaluru-based Ajit Isaac Foundation (AIF) to help set up palliative care centres in India?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1078 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1077

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

1. Procter & Gamble (P&G), the world’s largest consumer goods maker, has crossed which milestone sales mark in India, more than three decades after entering the country?

2. US private equity fund, TA Associates will acquire which Bengaluru- and US-based revenue cycle management (RCM) services provider for $250 million (about Rs 2,100 crore)?

3. Food delivery company Zomato has introduced a feature allowing users to buy cancelled orders at a discounted price, in an effort to reduce food wastage. What is it called?

4. HDFC Capital has formed a partnership with which realty developer to set up a platform for developing residential projects for affordable, mid-income and upper mid-income families?

5. Which crypto exchange platform has announced the appointment of former cricketer Gautam Gambhir as its new brand ambassador?

6. Which cloud kitchen brand launched limited-edition Kiddy Pizzas for Children’s Day?

7. Which beauty and cosmetics brand launched the ‘Don’t Be a Star, Be a Trendstar’ campaign, featuring actress Taapsee Pannu, for its makeup collection?

8. Which airline has launched a Ramayana ad?

9. Which fashion jewellery brand has unveiled its first brand campaign ‘For Every Celebration’?

10. Which IT engineering services provider last week signed an agreement to acquire California-based Intelliswift for a total consideration of $110 million?

11. Which Noida-based company has acquired Logix City Centre, a 1.2 million square feet retail, office, and hospitality asset in Noida, for close to Rs 1,000 crore?

12. The All India Pickleball Association has inked a five-year strategic partnership with which snack brand to promote Pickleball in India?

13. Flipkart has achieved which milestone count of EVs in its delivery fleet?

14. Which e-commerce software firm last week said that it has acquired Gurugram-based ecommerce technology platform Shipway?

15. Which brand has become the official chocolate bar of Formula 1?

16. Which pharma company has announced the launch of a public awareness campaign on stroke prevention, with cricketer MS Dhoni?

17. Which American data infrastructure and software company has elevated Vasanthi Ramesh as managing director of India operations?

18. Which home elevator brand recently rolled out its ‘Live Like A King’ TVC across South India?

19. Which QSR chain has unveiled a new campaign, 'Taste the Epic', showcasing its range of bestselling menu items?

20. Which high precision and hi-critical components, sub-assemblies, and systems manufacturer for global OEMs has acquired UK-based PMC Group for 7.7 million pounds?

21. Which bank’s India unit has nominated its head of institutional banking, Rajat Verma to be the bank’s new chief executive officer?

22. Which company became the largest Indian spirits maker in India in terms of revenue, with a consolidated sales revenue of Rs 26,773.22 crore in FY24?

23. Which payments major has announced the launch of its new brand positioning, ‘Always Forward’?

24. Which jewellery brand has unveiled a campaign featuring actress Kareena Kapoor for its Swarnakriti collection?

25. Which EV charging company has unveiled its ‘Charger Lagao Paise Kamao’ campaign?

26. Which customer engagement and user retention software platform said its cofounder and executive chairman Sunil Thomas has assumed the role of CEO?

27. Which sleep solutions brand has unveiled the campaign ‘Peaceful Sleep Mubarakh Ho!’, featuring matchmaker Sima Taparia?

28. Which lifestyle brand owned by the De Rigo Group has roped in cricketer KL Rahul to represent it across India and the Middle East regions?

29. On the occasion of Children’s Day, which mutual fund unveiled the digital film ‘Naye Nazariye Ki Udaan’?

30. Which travel brand has been relaunched by Singapore-based private equity firm Wilson & Hughes?

31. Which company has named 'SYROS' as the name of its new SUV?

32. Which real estate platform has launched a ‘Site Visit Product’ to streamline property visits and enhance developer sales amid rising residential demand?

33. Which real estate platform has unveiled the campaign ‘The Heroes at Home’ for its app?

34. Which brand has announced actress Suhana Khan as the new face of its Y-Series smartphones?

35. Which company last week announced its acquisition of a 60% controlling stake in Tefabo Product Private Limited, a manufacturer of fabricated components and assemblies?

36. Which locks brand marked Home Safety Day 2024 with the launch of its new campaign, “Fear is Good”, featuring actor Makarand Deshpande?

37. Which beverage brand has launched the ad 'Built Not Born', featuring boxer Mary Kom and her son Khupneivar Kom?

38. Which company last week launched the ad ‘Ghanti bajaate bajaate, kahan tak pahunch gae!’ to mark its debut on the stock exchange?

39. Which bank, through its CSR initiative Parivartan, celebrated Children’s Day by launching the digital campaign ‘#LittleSmilesBigDreams’?

40. Arvinder Singh Sahney last week took over as chairman of which PSU?

41. Which state-run company has signed a 10-year agreement with the UAE’s ADNOC Gas for the purchase of up to 0.52 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA) of liquified natural gas (LNG)?

42. Gentari Sdn Bhd, the clean energy arm of which state-run group, has agreed to acquire a part of the renewables portfolio of Brookfield Asset Management for $900 million, inclusive of debt?

43. IndiGo last week operated its first flight with business class seats. Which route?

44. Which spices brand has onboarded actor Anil Kapoor as brand ambassador, with the new positioning: ‘Pyaar Toh Hona Hi Tha’?

45. Which life insurance brand has launched the digital video ‘Lippy ki Duniya’ on the occasion of Children's Day?

46. Which life insurance brand has unveiled its new campaign ‘Boodhe Hoke Kya Banoge’?

47. Which health insurance brand launched the campaign ‘#LetsFaceIt’, aimed at raising awareness about heart health across India?

48. Which kidswear brand has launched the campaign ‘Dads Will Be Dudes’ featuring brand ambassador and celebrity couple Shahid Kapoor and Mira Kapoor?

49. Which chyawanprakash brand launched a television commercial ‘Aapka Angrakshak’ as a run up to World Diabetes Day?

50. Which company is acquiring 100% stake in Del Monte Foods, a joint venture between Sunil Mittal’s Bharti Enterprises and Del Monte Pacific of Singapore, for Rs 1,300 crore?

51. Which matrimony platform has launched WeddingLoan(dot)com, a new Fintech platform for wedding loans?

52. Which company and Oil India Ltd (OIL) will form a joint venture to establish eight compressed biogas (CBG) plants across India?

53. Which company announced last week that its board has approved a scheme to demerge its power evacuation business into Resco Global Wind Services Limited?

54. How many companies have been selected by the government on a pilot basis to set up ecommerce export hubs in the country?

55. Which MNC has acquired Bengaluru-based Red Bricks Lane Marketing Solutions for Rs 50.4 crore?

56. Which brand has introduced Choco Stars, a new chocolate cream cookie, and unveiled a zodiac-themed campaign for the launch?

57. Which American lifestyle brand has announced actors Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor as its new brand faces in India?

58. Which agritech company launched the campaign "Proud Parents” for Children’s Day?

59. Which hospital released a video 'Aao Accha Dekhein' on World Diabetes Day to raise awareness about Diabetic Retinopathy and other eye conditions caused by diabetes?

60. Which food services and hospitality company is acquiring 100% equity in Mirah Hospitality & Gourmet - which owns restaurant brands Rajdhani, Bayroute and Hitchki - for Rs 80 crore?

61. Which brand offering personalised nutrition drinks for children has unveiled the digital campaign "Nahi Chalega” to promote its SuperMilk product range?

62. Which auto-tech platform has launched the 'Take A BackSeat' campaign for child road safety?

63. Which wellness application for personal health monitoring has announced Australian cricketer David Warner as its first Wellness Ambassador?

64. Which brand has unveiled the campaign 'Pyar Bhara', featuring celebrity chefs Sanjeev Kapoor and Ranveer Brar?

65. Which business group has signed a deal to acquire German speciality chemicals firm Hubergroup for an enterprise value of $310 million?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1077 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1076

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period November 04 - 09. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which upstream oil major has become the first oil producer in India to commit to effective reduction of methane emissions as part of its efforts towards becoming Net Zero Carbon by 2030?

2. Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) last week unveiled its first mass-production battery electric vehicle (BEV) model in Milan, Italy. What has it been branded as?

3. As it celebrates 100 years in India, which airline has unveiled its new TV advert and brand campaign – “Family in the Skies”?

4. Which cookie brand has launched the campaign 'Will of Change’, featuring actors Shefali Shah and Manish Chaudhari?

5. Which telecommunications brand has launched an ad featuring actor Shah Rukh Khan, alongside Hollywood stars Megan Fox, Jason Statham, and Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton?

6. Which real estate advisory firm has launched the ‘Sapno Ka Gullak’ campaign?

7. Which jewellery retail chain has announced actor Kartik Aaryan as the brand ambassador for its men's jewellery range – Aham?

8. In observance of World Vitamin D Day, which beverage brand has launched a campaign to raise awareness about Vitamin D deficiency and the need for convenient wellness solutions?

9. Which aphrodisiac chocolate brand has roped in actress Sunny Leone as its official ambassador?

10. Which financial services company has acquired global information technology and business process services provider Genisys group, which has its origins in London?

11. Which agri input maker has acquired the Bengaluru-based I&B Seeds, a flower and vegetable seeds company, for an undisclosed sum?

12. Which company has introduced Hooper Creatr, a customisable eyewear collection crafted to let kids express their style while prioritising comfort and eye health?

13. Which company has forayed into electric bike space as it unveiled its first model under the new electric vehicle brand Flying Flea, which is likely to hit roads in 2026?

14. Which cloud computing services MNC has appointed Sandeep Dutta as the new president for India and South Asia?

15. Which online classified platform's MD and CEO, Amit Kumar has stepped down from his position, which will be effective from January 31, 2025?

16. Which room freshener brand has unveiled the ‘A Diwali to Remember’ campaign?

17. Which listed real estate investment trust (REIT) said that its CEO, Aravind Maiya, will be stepping down from his role following a directive from Sebi?

18. Which engineering major has agreed to buy 21% in cloud services company E2E Networks for Rs 1,407 crore?

19. The World Castor Sustainability Forum (WCSF) has appointed Haresh Vyas as its first Chairman. He is the Managing Director of which company?

20. Which company bought a majority stake in the operating company of Tree of Life Resorts & Hotels?

21. Muralikrishnan B has stepped down as president of India operations of which smartphone maker?

22. Which semiconductor engineering solutions provider has signed a definitive pact to wholly acquire German semiconductor chip design firm Dream Chip Technologies for up to Rs 400 crore?

23. Which Bengaluru based hyperspectral imaging and Earth Observation company last week unveiled Fireflies, its flagship commercial satellite constellation?

24. Salesforce’s India revenue has crossed which milestone mark in the year ended March 31?

25. Salesforce will build its first India tower in which city?

26. Which confectionery brand has launched the 'Yes To Fresh' campaign, featuring actor Abhay Verma?

27. Which honey brand has launched a new TV campaign, featuring actor Akshay Kumar, for raising awareness on physical fitness in view of the growing obesity problem in India?

28. Which hair oil brand has released a television campaign in Bengali, featuring actress Rukmini Maitra?

29. Which mutual fund brand has launched the campaign 'Big Promises Made And Forgotten'?

30. Billionaire and IndiGo co-founder Rakesh Gangwal has been appointed as the Chairman of which American carrier?

31. Which Mumbai-based nutraceutical maker has acquired ENovate Biolife, a developer of proprietary, clinically-researched botanical ingredients for health solutions?

32. Which company has signed an agreement with Dr. Narayan Dutt Shirmali Foundation International Charitable Trust Society to operate and manage a 750-bed super specialty hospital in Pitampura, New Delhi?

33. Which skin care brand has unveiled a new campaign for Honey & Almonds Body Lotion, featuring actresses Sanya Malhotra, Medha Shankr, and Mimi Chakraborty?

34. Which hair color brand from the house of FMCG major CavinKare Pvt Ltd last week announced its foray into the creme hair color category?

35. Which equity broking company has launched the ‘#BharoseKiChoice’ campaign?

36. Which workforce management firm has launched its first advertising campaign ‘#FindYourWings’, featuring cricketer and brand ambassador Jasprit Bumrah?

37. Sports brand PUMA India has teamed up with which dating app to celebrate 'Singles Day' with a running event in Bengaluru?

38. Which fintech platform has unveiled a new campaign ‘Apne Money Ko Khali Mat Bithao’?

39. Which paints company has unveiled a campaign, featuring designer Manish Malhotra, for its Exterior Textures?

40. Which Hyderabad-based hospital chain has announced its expansion into Kerala, with plans to develop new medical facilities and acquire 3,000 beds over the next five years?

41. Actor Sidharth Malhotra has been roped in as brand ambassador for the fourth-generation model of which automobile brand?

42. Which Swedish smartphone application has elevated its India MD Rishit Jhunjhunwala as its group chief executive officer, effective January 9, 2025?

43. The Supreme Court last week ordered the liquidation of which airline?

44. Which company last week announced that it has entered into a contract with Claridges Hotels Private Limited to run the Claridges and Claridges Collections properties in India and Nepal?

45. Which company last week announced the introduction of a compact SUV, the Kylaq, at prices starting Rs 7,89,000 (ex-showroom)?

46. Which tyre maker last week launched the Trailhound family of tyres with two variants at EICMA 2024 at Milan Rho-Fiera, Italy?

47. Which basmati rice brand has launched the 'Samruddhicha Swaad' campaign in Maharashtra?

48. Which company has unveiled the 'Mileage Badh Gaya Gas Stove Ka' campaign for the launch of the Efficia Gas Stove, which offers 75% thermal efficiency?

49. Which electrical wires brand has launched a television commercial featuring actor Sonu Sood, paying tribute to the often-overlooked role of electricians?

50. Which consumer electronics retailer has elevated its Deputy CEO Shibashish Roy as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with effect from November 18, 2024?

51. Sundar Subramanian will step down as CEO of which IT company, effective January 3, 2025?

52. Which company has announced the launch of its premium beer brand, Amstel Grande in India, starting with the Maharashtra market?

53. Emami Limited Vice Chairman and Managing Director Harsha Vardhan Agarwal has been elected as the president of which industry body for 2024-25?

54. Which footwear brand has launched the campaign ‘Move Your Way’, featuring actor and brand ambassador Vicky Kaushal?

55. Which company is gearing up to bring its global brand ‘Vitaminwater’ to India in a bid to strengthen its premium hydration portfolio in the non-sparkling segment?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1076 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1075

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period October 28 - November 02. Hope you enjoy it.

1. The Tata group’s ecommerce venture Neu is set to enter the quick commerce segment under which brand?

2. Which D2C electronics brand has unveiled its Diwali campaign ‘#GharAaneKaTyohar’?

3. Which consumer durables brand has unveiled its Diwali campaign, 'India Ka Celebration’?

4. Which electrical and electronic equipment company announced the appointment of Atsushi Takase as the new managing director, effective October 1, 2024?

5. Which lifestyle brand’s brand ambassador, cricketer Hardik Pandya, has now become an investor in the company?

6. Which video streaming company has unveiled the "Har Parivaar Ke Liye" campaign for Diwali?

7. Which coworking and managed workspace solutions provider has roped in actress Shraddha Kapoor as its brand ambassador?

8. Which electricals and home appliances brand has launched its Diwali campaign ‘Iss Diwali, Rishte Jod Lo’?

9. Which mutual fund has unveiled its 'Bachpan Waali Diwali' campaign?

10. The promoters of which real estate company last week pledged over $2.5 billion or over Rs 20,000 crore towards philanthropic causes?

11. Which telecom company last week said Shashwat Sharma, currently Chief Operating Officer, will be appointed MD & CEO on January 1, 2026?

12. Fintech platform BharatPe has renamed its peer-to-peer lending application 12% Club. What is the new name?

13. Which intelligent engineering services company has acquired a 27.3% stake in fabless custom ASIC company Azimuth AI, known for expertise in intelligent energy and power solutions?

14. Which company has announced the formation of a wholly-owned subsidiary, Emcutix Biopharmaceuticals Limited, which will focus exclusively on dermatology?

15. Which brand has announced actress Janhvi Kapoor as the brand ambassador for its new Meditate air purifier?

16. Which clothing brand has launched the campaign ‘Why So Formal?’ for its Athleisure range?

17. Which housing finance company has launched 'Bharose Ki Keemat' campaign this festive season, featuring actor Abhishek Banerjee?

18. Which real estate developer has unveiled the ‘Ghar ka Favorite Din’ campaign for Diwali?

19. Which spices brand has launched a specially curated music video as part of its ‘Urja ka Vardaan’ campaign to celebrate the revered Chhath Puja in Bihar?

20. India’s first private military aircraft facility was inaugurated last week. Which location?

21. Which business group’s Dubai-based arm Renew Exim DMCC will acquire construction company ITD Cementation India for $381 million?

22. Which luxury lifestyle platform has announced a tie up with Bvlgari, the Roman High Jeweller, to launch the latter’s first digital boutique in India?

23. Which material engineering solutions MNC has appointed Avinash Avula as the Country President of India operations?

24. Which ethnic namkeen manufacturer last week announced the launch of Pizza Pasta fryums under its flagship brand?

25. Which textile and fashion brand has launched its new brand, ZECODE, catering to GenZ’s flair for bold, expressive, and affordable fashion?

26. Which Mohali-based real estate developer has roped in actor Hrithik Roshan as brand ambassador?

27. Which furniture fittings solutions brand has launched the "Roast The Room" campaign?

28. Which brand has unveiled a new television commercial for the Svachh Lid Pressure Cooker with Spillage control mechanism?

29. Which motorcycle brand has launched the campaign ‘Call of the Wicked’?

30. Which company has launched Elobixibat, a first-in-class drug to treat chronic constipation, under the brand name BixiBat in India?

31. Which company has launched an Indian ethnic wear brand ‘Kalaanj’?

32. Which general insurer has launched the ‘Shubh Diwali, Surakshit Diwali’ campaign?

33. Which wealth management platform unveiled the campaign 'Iss Diwali, Kuch Naya!' for the occasion of Muhurat Trading?

34. Which mobile game has unveiled an ad 'Isko Phekna Nahi Aata' featuring athlete Neeraj Chopra?

35. Which consumer electricals and wires brand has launched the campaign ‘#LightUpLives’ to fund education for electricians' kids?

36. Celebrating the festive season, which ice cream brand has launched two new flavours: Jalebi and Royal Dry Fruit Ice Cream?

37. Which stainless steel manufacturer launched the video ‘#SwitchToStainless’ for Diwali?

38. Which kitchenware brand has launched the campaign ‘Namaste Samurai’ featuring its MD Rajesh U. Pandya?

39. Which sexual wellness brand launched the video ‘#LifeAbShikharPar’ featuring cricketer Shikhar Dhawan?

40. Which company has acquired the remaining stake in UK-based sodium-ion battery technology company Faradion from existing shareholders, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary?

41. Which hybrid homeschooling platform has roped in actor Ayushmann Khurrana as brand ambassador and investor?

42. Which dating platform has launched its Diwali film 'Find someone on your wavelength'?

43. Which electrical appliances brand has launched its festive campaign, ‘#HomesAreHappier’, featuring actresses Kalki Koechlin, and Mrunal Thakur?

44. Which rural fintech brand has launched the campaign "Customer Ek, Bill Anek."?

45. Which consumer electronics brand has roped in actress Kareena Kapoor Khan as the brand ambassador for its Smart TV range?

46. Which messaging platform has unveiled a unique music video, featuring actor Abhay Deol, as part of its privacy campaign?

47. Which food products brand has launched the film “Ek Vichaar” urging viewers to stop food wastage?

48. Which smartphone brand has launched the ‘#PehleWaliDiwali’ campaign?

49. Which school has unveiled a new Diwali film “Diyon Se Dil Tak”?

50. Which group last week signed an agreement with South Korea’s Posco Group to set up an integrated steel plant in India with an initial capacity of 5 million tonnes per annum (mtpa)?

51. Which company said it will sign a definitive agreement to acquire Naturell, the maker of Ritebite Max Protein bars and snacks, for Rs 390 crore in cash?

52. Which company last week announced it is acquiring 51% in Rajkot-based Ayurvedic haircare maker Sesa Care?

53. Which gaming and media firm’s subsidiary Datawrkz has acquired UK-based growth marketing agency Space & Time for 4.8 million pounds (around Rs 52.3 crore) in cash and stock?

54. Which instant noodles brand has launched the campaign 'Chinese, par apne style se'?

55. Which footwear brand has launched the film 'Celebrating Unreal Love in Real Relationships' as part of its 'Takes You to the New' campaign?

56. Which non-banking financial company (NBFC) has announced the launch of its ‘#SapnoWaliDiwali’ campaign?

57. Which gold loan NBFC has launched the campaign ‘Gold Loan Kamaal, Doosre Loan Bemisaal’, featuring brand ambassador and actor Amitabh Bachchan?

58. Which logistics company has launched its Diwali campaign ‘Some Packages Carry More Than Just Goods’?

59. Which two-wheeler brand has launched its Diwali campaign ‘Let Light Move You’?

60. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has crossed which milestone of the total number of client accounts registered with it?

61. Which company, which operates hospitals in Delhi – NCR region, has announced acquisition of a super-speciality hospital in Delhi – previously known as MD City Hospital – for Rs 160 crore?

62. TPG Nambiar died in Bengaluru last week at the age of 95. He was chairman emeritus and founder of which business group?

63. Which fashion designer passed away at the age of 63 in Delhi last week?

64. Noted author and economist Bibek Debroy passed away last week at the age of 69. He was the chairman of which advisory body?

65. Which FMCG conglomerate launched its social media campaign “Shared Happiness” on the occasion of Diwali?

66. Which haircare brand unveiled its Diwali campaign "One Diya, One Tradition"?

67. Which wealth management company unveiled its new campaign, ‘Khaas Mahurat, Khaas Basket’?

68. Which two-wheeler maker last week said it had appointed Itaru Otani as chairman?

69. Which pants, leggings, palazzos, and tees brand has roped in actress Wamiqa Gabbi as brand ambassador and launched the 'Aren’t We All Girls?' campaign?

70. Which IT firm last week said it has signed a 10-year strategic partnership with Brazil’s higher education and research institution Insper?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1075 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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