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.

Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli