Biz Quizzard 1050

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period May 06 - 11. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which fabless semiconductor startup said that it has launched what it claimed as India’s first commercial high-performance SoC (system on chip)?

2. Which Bengaluru-based satellite asset operating startup has become one of the few private Indian companies to design and develop a high-resolution optical earth observation payload from scratch?

3. Which global chemical solutions firm has introduced Efficon, a new insecticide, in India to help farmers rein in piercing and sucking pests that pose a threat to crops?

4. Former Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court Sanjay Kumar Mishra has been sworn in as the first President of which tax tribunal?

5. Which e-commerce app has reintroduced the ‘grocery’ home delivery segment into its existing app, and has launched a campaign with the positioning 'Wholesale ka daam, Ghar ka aaram'?

6. Which colour coated steel coils and sheets brand has launched a campaign, featuring actor Akshay Kumar, with the positioning 'Rang Bhi Mazbooti Bhi'?

7. Which fashion, beauty and lifestyle e-commerce destination has announced the launch of its new brand campaign, ‘Trend IRL (In Real life)’, featuring actress Kiara Advani?

8. Which mutual fund has unveiled its latest film on the occasion of Mother’s Day, an extension of its ‘#ZindagiKeLiyeSIP’ campaign?

9. Which life insurance brand has unveiled its latest campaign "Cradle to Crease’, featuring former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar?

10. Which IT firm has acquired Softcrylic, a Minneapolis-based data consulting firm?

11. Which upcoming premium eyewear brand has announced a strategic collaboration with Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan?

12. Which celebrity makeup brand from India has launched in the UAE?

13. Which Ayurvedic soap brand has launched the campaign 'Own the Confidence to Glow like You’, featuring actress Keerthy Suresh, in Tamil Nadu?

14. On Global Hand Hygiene Day, which brand launched the campaign 'Jab Tak Aap Haath Nahi Dhote, Aapke Haath Aapke Nahi Hote' ("Your hands aren't yours till washed!")?

15. Which bathroom solutions brand has launched a campaign featuring actress Sobhita Dhulipala for its QLOUD shower with the positioning 'For those who move the world around their fingertips!'?

16. Which sportswear brand has launched the campaign "Election Fever”?

17. Which consumer tech brand specialising in hearable and wearable devices announced the introduction of FwIT Play, a 1.75-inch smart watch “created and designed for women”?

18. Which digital payments platform has appointed Sujai Raina as the country manager for India?

19. Which fintech company last week unveiled Sesame - India´s first Large Language Model (LLM), specifically designed for the BFSI sector?

20. Global investment firm KKR will acquire which medical devices company in India from current owner Apax Partners?

21. Which company has introduced CloudLyte, an automated edge computing platform?

22. Which food delivery platform has launched its Mother’s Day campaign, featuring comedian Johnny Lever, and others?

23. Which lifestyle brand has launched the ‘Ultimate Undie-pendence’ campaign featuring cricketer KL Rahul, for innerwear?

24. Which pharma company launched the film 'Celebrating Compassionate Caregivers' on International Nurses Day?

25. Which gifting platform has launched its Mother’s Day campaign featuring celebrity Sara Tendulkar?

26. Jyoti Malhotra has become the first female editor-in-chief of which 143-year-old newspaper based in Chandigarh?

27. Which beverage brand has launched the 'Fnacking' campaign featuring actor Kartik Aaryan?

28. Which paints company has launched the 'Khoobsurat Soch' campaign, featuring actor Ayushmann Khurrana, for its waterproofing range iBlok?

29. Which pain relief brand has launched the television commercial 'Aao Dard Mitayein'?

30. Which company last week said it will set up its first green hydrogen project with an annual capacity of 190 tonnes at Chittorgarh in Rajasthan?

31. Which retail financier unveiled its sonic identity with a musical logo, and the campaign ‘The Complete Home Loan'?

32. Which careers platform has launched the ad 'Carrot' with the positioning ‘For the Ambitious’?

33. Which shoe brand has launched ‘Fit My Feet’, an initiative to provide affordable and fully customized footwear for those born with clubfoot?

34. Which antacid brand launched a campaign in Bengali, featuring actor Jisshu Sengupta?

35. Which B School is set to house the country’s first private equity centre of excellence in an academic institution, funded by the institute’s alumnus Mathew Cyriac?

36. Which company last week announced the acquisition of an 86% stake in Kerala-based fertility chain AMRC IVF for an undisclosed amount?

37. Which homegrown fashion brand unveiled its digital campaign ‘Kuch Nahi’ for Mother’s Day?

38. CarDekho Group has introduced a platform aimed at serving the farming community's needs. What has it been branded as?

39. Which Mumbai-based ROI-focused agency has officially been acquired by the independent global advertising agency Chimp&z Inc?

40. India became the first country to reach and even surpass which milestone mark in remittances in 2022, as per International Organisation for Migration?

41. Which jewellery chain has onboarded actress Shruti Haasan as its brand ambassador?

42. Which brand has launched the campaign ‘Cooling Tomorrow Together’ to highlight the crucial role of AC refrigerants in staying cool during the summer?

43. Which denim and casual wear brand has launched the 'Voting is Cool' campaign?

44. Which playing cards company has launched the digital film 'Asli Fan Khelta Hai' as part of its association with Mumbai Indians?

45. Which D2C gifting product company unveiled its latest Mother’ Day campaign, "For the Queen of Hearts."?

46. Which energy solutions brand has launched the campaign ‘Hamesha #ReadyToPerform’, featuring cricketer and brand ambassador Virat Kohli?

47. Which company has launched weatherunion(dot)com, a crowd supported weather infrastructure network consisting of 650 on-ground stations?

48. Which speciality chemicals major has acquired Texas-headquartered Impact Fluid Solutions to expand its suite of solutions for oil and gas production?

49. Which Ahmedabad-based medical bandages and surgical non-woven disposable products manufacturer has forayed into the cosmetic segment with Earthika brand of wet wipes?

50. Uber has crossed which milestone driver count in India?

51. Which company has relaunched its homestyle meal delivery service, Daily, in select areas nearly four years after shutting it down?

52. Which on-demand convenience platform has unveiled the campaign ‘Delighting Your Mom’?

53. Which company has announced actor Vikrant Massey as its first-ever brand ambassador for its ride-hailing business in India, and has launched the ‘Ab app ki nahi, aap ki chalegi!’ campaign?

54. Which personal care brand has launched a campaign for its Rice Facewash, aimed at celebrating the beauty of glass-like skin?

55. Which baby products brand has introduced a lullaby for moms ahead of Mother's Day?

56. Which automobile company has launched the campaign 'It's a Motherly Thing’?

57. Which new residential community project in Bengaluru has launched the campaign 'The Greatest Living Experience', featuring actress Kareena Kapoor Khan?

58. Which financial services company has launched its Mother’s Day campaign ‘#GiftHerTheFuture’?

59. Which beverage brand is offering personalised tea packs through the second edition of its Mother’s Day campaign ‘#MyTurnToCare2’?

60. Which IT firm has signed definitive agreements to acquire 100% stake in US-based digital product engineering company Aureus Tech Systems for $8.5 million in cash?

61. Which sports performance eyewear brand has launched the latest chapter of its campaign ‘Be Who You Are’, featuring cricketer Rohit Sharma?

62. Which digital healthcare platform has unveiled the video ‘#MaaKiSehat’?

63. Which monthly subscription-based employee healthcare benefits platform unveiled the film "Dear Maa”, showcasing letters from its employees addressed to their mothers?

64. Which Ayurvedic health and beauty care products brand has appointed cricketer Mohammed Shami as its brand ambassador?

65. Which noodles brand has launched the TVC ‘Majey hi Majey’, featuring cricketer Smriti Mandhana?

66. Which watch brand announced the launch of its new collection, BOLD Quest, through a campaign featuring brand ambassador and actor Sidharth Malhotra?

67. Which sports brand has unveiled its T20 World Cup campaign promoting pressure-free play, advancing its 'You Got This' platform?

68. Which omnichannel forex services company has announced the launch of TCPay, a new digital service that brings ease and efficiency to international money transfers?

69. Which tractor brand has launched a campaign featuring cricketer and brand ambassador MS Dhoni for its new model, Target 630?

70. Which mining firm last week announced the complete acquisition of AvanStrate, Japanese thin-film-transistor and liquid-crystal display glass substrate and display maker?

71. Which hydraulics company has signed an agreement to acquire the assets of Canada-based Mailhot Industries?

72. Which IT firm has appointed Vinay Firake as Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific, India, Middle East & Africa (APMEA) Strategic Market Unit (SMU), with immediate effect?

73. Which life insurance brand has launched the ‘Mummy Ki Apni Pehchaan’ campaign to celebrate mothers who embrace their identity?

74. Which gold investment app has onboarded actress Sonakshi Sinha as investor and ambassador, and has released a new ad film on Akshaya Tritiya festival?

75. Which entity has announced the acquisition of 80.7% equity stake in NBFC Home Credit India Finance for Rs 554 crore?

76. Which food and beverage company has appointed Shashi Ranjan as the new Managing Director for India?

77. Which financial services provider has signed on archery champion Dhiraj Bommadevara, and para badminton star Krishna Nagar for brand endorsement?

78. Which home appliances brand has launched the campaign ‘#InspiredByMoms’?

79. Which soap brand has launched a TVC with the positioning 'Skin bane fresh, Mood ho jaye refresh' for its Lime Soap?

80. The Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal has approved the acquisition of which radio network operator by Sapphire Media through a corporate insolvency resolution process?

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Biz Quizzard 1049

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period April 29 - May 04. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which hospital chain has acquired 87% stake in Kolkata-based hospital chain Medica Synergie?

2. Which Kolkata-based beauty startup, known for its fruit-forward skincare solutions, has roped in actress Shanaya Kapoor as brand ambassador?

3. Which lifestyle brand has launched its latest umbrella theme for the summer, ‘Celebrate Everyday’?

4. Which global alternative investment firm has acquired NSEIT, the digital technology business of National Stock Exchange (NSE), for Rs 1,000 crore?

5. Which ride-hailing company’s CEO Hemant Bakshi is leaving just three months after the company publicly announced his appointment?

6. Krishna M Ella, Co-Founder, Executive Chairman of Bharat Biotech has taken over as President of which industry body for a two-year period from April, 2024?

7. Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) last week launched which compact SUV brand at prices starting at Rs 7.49 lakhs?

8. Which newly launched brand has launched the campaign ‘#JaisaGharWaisaCookingOil’?

9. Which biryani brand has launched its IPL campaign featuring cricketer Shivam Dube?

10. The market capitalisation of ICICI Bank crossed which milestone mark for the first time last week?

11. Which personal care brand has launched the campaign 'Savour The Feeling' featuring its body wash range?

12. Which ayurvedic cool oil brand has launched a campaign featuring the cast of 'The Kapil Sharma Show', with the positioning 'Thandak ka Baadshah Rahat ka Raja'?

13. Which beverage brand has launched the campaign 'Naye India Ka Apna Thanda!'?

14. Which smartphone company has announced the imagine IF Photography Awards in the country?

15. Which financial services firm has launched its IPL campaign ‘#PlayItRight’?

16. Which retailer has elevated Kavindra Mishra as MD and CEO?

17. Which company last week announced the launch of a 'Battery Subscription Model' for its electric three-wheelers in 30 cities?

18. BSE has shifted the expiry day of monthly contracts for single stock derivatives from last Thursday of the month to which day, from July 1?

19. Which dating app has unveiled a refreshed visual identity and a new global campaign 'We've changed so you don't have to.'?

20. Which business family last week announced an ownership realignment of their shareholdings in group companies?

21. Which castings and forgings major recently forayed into the EV space with the acquisition of start-up firm Abhinava Rizel Pvt. Ltd.?

22. Which food aggregator platform has unveiled a couple of new ads featuring Sharan Hegde, a popular content creator and influencer, for its Pay-Day Party campaign?

23. Which sports brand has announced actor Ibrahim Ali Khan Pataudi as its newest ambassador?

24. Zydus Wellness has announced the expansion of its brand Glucon-D in the electrolyte energy ready-to-drink (RTD) beverage segment with the pilot launch of which sub-brand?

25. Which water pumps and motors manufacturer has launched a campaign featuring Gujarat Titans players Shubhman Gill, David Miller, and Umesh Yadav?

26. Celebrity Gauri Khan has collaborated with which sparkling water brand to unveil an exclusive limited-edition label?

27. Which pregnancy detection kit brand has launched its Mother’s Day campaign ‘#LetThemDecide’?

28. Which aluminium company has launched the social media campaign ‘ComicAL’?

29. Which packaged mineral water brand has appointed Pallavi Saha as its new chief executive officer?

30. Which battery maker has appointed Avik Kumar Roy as its MD and CEO for a period of three years?

31. Which oil and gas major has appointed Kartikeya Dube as Head of Country-India region?

32. Which Chennai/US-based IT company has appointed Dennis Woodside as its CEO and president?

33. Which American luxury designer brand has forayed into India, marking its entry in the 52nd country?

34. Marking its 100th anniversary, which brand announced Suhana Khan as its newest ambassador for its body wash range?

35. Which Poker platform has released its latest brand campaign, ‘Tu Poker Khelta Hai Kya?’, featuring actor Shahid Kapoor?

36. Which wealth management platform has appointed Rakesh Singh as its chief executive?

37. Which company has bought out the remaining 25% stake held by its partner Zydus Lifesciences in their joint venture for Rs 282 crore to secure full control as pre-agreed terms?

38. Which small finance bank has appointed Carol Furtado as executive director for three years with effect from May 1?

39. US electric vehicle major Tesla Inc last week moved the Delhi High Court alleging infringement of its trademark by which Gurugram-based company?

40. India’s goods and services tax (GST) collection hit an all-time high in April, crossing which milestone mark for the first time?

41. Which online bus ticketing platform has launched the campaign 'Yeh time pass skip karo'?

42. Myntra Jabong, the wholesale entity of Myntra, has announced actor Ayushmann Khurrana as the brand ambassador for which global lifestyle brand, in India?

43. Which chocolate brand has strengthened its portfolio in India with the launch of Choco Delights – a melt-in-mouth milk chocolate bar with crunchies?

44. Which beauty retailer has announced the launch of its latest private label brand, ‘Nails Our Way’?

45. Which Korean beauty brand has roped in celebrity Sara Tendulkar as its brand ambassador in India?

46. Which news aggregator platform has unveiled its latest election campaign, ‘#EveryVoteCounts’?

47. Which anti-hairfall shampoo has onboarded Palak Tiwari as its new brand ambassador, and has launched a campaign featuring her and actress Shilpa Shetty?

48. Which home electricals brand has unveiled the campaign ‘Har Ghar Banega Beautiful Sight’ featuring actors Tiger Shroff and Malavika Mohanan?

49. Which beverage brand has launched the ad 'Apne stop ke aage badho' featuring actress Triptii Dimri?

50. Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia and India Life Sciences Fund-IV (InvAscent) have acquired more than 60% stake in which Bengaluru-based medical devices company for Rs 1,000 crore?

51. Which brand has launched its 'Taste ka Dhamaka' OOH campaign in Pune, showcasing its new line of sauces?

52. Which life insurance brand has unveiled its new campaign ‘No Jhanjhat Life Insurance Fatafat’?

53. Which direct-to-consumer (D2C) Indian fragrance brand has made its global debut with launch in the US market?

54. Which pharmaceutical company has unveiled its new corporate campaign ‘Cure and Beyond’, featuring cricketer MS Dhoni?

55. Which brand has announced the launch of a limited- edition trimmer that is co-designed by cricketer Virat Kohli?

56. Which snack brand has released limited-edition MS Dhoni collector's packs?

57. Which entertainment destination, in association with the Election Commission of India, has unveiled the film ‘Aaj Picture Nahi, Bigger Picture Dekho’?

58. Which eyewear brand has unveiled its latest campaign 'Look Again,' featuring actor Kartik Aaryan?

59. Which plant-based brand has launched a digital campaign, featuring actress Soha Ali Khan, to introduce its new range of unrefined cold pressed oils?

60. Which kitchen appliance brand has launched the 'Celebrating 75 Saalon Ka Pyaar' campaign?

61. Which pharma company last week said it has launched its first biosimilar product in Canada, through its partner Sandoz Canada?

62. Which company will launch Basalt, a mid-size coupe SUV, in India in the second half of this year?

63. Which software and services provider has launched ‘Live Amazing. Do Amazing.’, its first-ever campaign in India?

64. Which Canadian athletic apparel retailer, known as the inventor of yoga pants, plans to enter India to cash in on the surging demand for fitness and athleisure wear?

65. Which Noida-based IT firm will shell out $220 million, or about Rs 1,826 crore, to acquire 54% stake in Hyderabad-based Cigniti Technologies?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1049 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1048

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period April 22 - 27. Hope you enjoy it.

1. InterGlobe founder Rahul Bhatia and former Tech Mahindra MD CP Gurnani have formed a JV to launch an AI-enabled solution for the logistics, travel, transportation, and hospitality sectors. What is it called?

2. The Reserve Bank of India has approved the appointment of Ajith Kumar K.K as the Managing Director & CEO of which bank for three years with effect from the date of taking charge?

3. Which homegrown Indian brand specialising in ready-to-cook Asian staples has roped in Chef Ranveer Brar as brand ambassador?

4. Which paint brand launched the ‘Vote India’ campaign ahead of General Elections 2024?

5. Which automobile brand has launched the ‘Tech is now Badass’ campaign, featuring actor Bobby Deol?

6. Which brand has announced the launch of its limited-edition Signature Series Airfryer with a campaign featuring Chef Ranveer Brar and internet celebrity Orry?

7. Which bank has launched the campaign 'Moner Moton Banking' in West Bengal, featuring actors Prosenjit Chatterjee and Sabyasachi Chakraborty?

8. Which global interior solutions brand has roped in former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar as brand ambassador?

9. Which eye health chain has launched the campaign "We Are There, With Expertise and Care’?

10. The founder of which group has formalised the succession plan, with his son getting the food & beverages business, and his daughter taking charge on the healthcare and education side?

11. As part of its annual TransparenSee initiative to celebrate World Idli Day, which company recently unveiled its latest campaign ‘Approved By Grandmothers’?

12. Which content company has inked a strategic partnership with Ravi Shastri's Sporting Beyond to launch non-fiction content and live event IPs?

13. Which brand has unveiled "Floating Stories," a unique campaign shedding light on the extraordinary journey of women dairy farmers who have defied odds and transformed their lives?

14. Which Pine Labs-owned API infrastructure company has appointed Anand Raisinghani as its chief executive officer (CEO)?

15. Which power distribution company in Delhi announced the appointment of Gajanan Sampatrao Kale as CEO?

16. Which jewellery brand has unveiled a film for the debut of its latest collection, Vindhya, inspired by the heartland of Madhya Pradesh, for Akshaya Tritiya?

17. Which ice cream brand has launched the 'Waah wali news' campaign?

18. Which smartphone maker has unveiled the film ‘Wreckshaw’?

19. Which automobile brand has roped in cricketer MS Dhoni as brand ambassador?

20. Reliance Retail has crossed which milestone net profit mark for the first time for the financial year ended March 31, 2024 (FY24)?

21. Which company has launched Wyzr air coolers and wants to disrupt the dominance of multinationals in the local consumer electronics and home appliances market with the new brand?

22. Which tractor company has unveiled limited-edition tractor of its five variants, to be available for two months across the country, to mark its golden jubilee?

23. Which country has overtaken China in sales of electric three-wheelers in 2023, at over 5.8 lakh units, according to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA)?

24. Which play school brand and its formal extension, Academic Heights Public School (AHPS), an educational chain, has roped in badminton player Saina Nehwal as brand ambassador?

25. Which e-commerce furniture and home decor company has launched the ‘Fashion for Home’ campaign to revolutionise interior styling?

26. Which bathware brand launched the television commercial campaign ‘#TapIntoTheFuture’, featuring Royal Challengers Bengaluru players, including Virat Kohli?

27. Which artisan bakery brand has launched the ‘The Truth We Knead’ campaign?

28. Which MDF company has unveiled a television commercial featuring Delhi Capitals’ players Rishabh Pant, David Warner, and Anrich Nortje?

29. Which comfort-tech brand last week announced the launch of its new chair brand, ‘ErgoSmart’?

30. Which company has emerged as the world’s largest mobile operator in data traffic consumption during the January-March quarter, according to global analytics firm Tefficient?

31. Which on-demand service platform has launched ‘Smart Links’, a tool designed for restaurants to enhance their online presence and drive growth?

32. Which asset management company has elevated Prateek Agrawal to the role of managing director and CEO?

33. Which French pet food maker last week said it has opened Asia's second largest fully operational packaging plant in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, with an investment of Rs 100 crore?

34. Hindustan Unilever (HUL), the parent company of brands such as Horlicks and Boost, has rebranded the 'health food drinks' category as what?

35. Which bank has announced the release of its ‘#PehchaanCon 3.0’ banking fraud awareness campaign, featuring actor Kunaal Roy Kapur?

36. Which fast-fashion brand unveiled the 'From Barcelona with Love’ campaign for the launch of its summer capsule collection?

37. Which fashion e-tailer has announced the exclusive unveiling of an ethnic collection inspired by Netflix and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’?

38. Which audio wearable brand has roped in cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal as its new brand ambassador?

39. Which snacking brand has unveiled its social media campaign ‘We Don't Have An IPL Campaign’?

40. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) last week barred which bank from signing up new customers through its online and mobile banking channels, and issuing fresh credit cards?

41. Which online bus-ticketing platform has unveiled a campaign featuring actors Mahesh Babu and Rajendra Prasad?

42. Which brand has unveiled its ‘#400%Hydration’ campaign featuring its new Natural Hydrating Range, designed to cater to the unique skincare needs of lactating and breastfeeding mothers?

43. Which Alcobev company has roped in actor Arjun Kapoor as the brand Influencer for its array of premium brands?

44. Which mattress brand has launched the television commercial ‘SleepQool’, featuring Sunrisers Hyderabad cricketers Pat Cummins, Bhuvaneshwar Kumar, Aiden Markam, and T Natarajan?

45. Which edible oil manufacturing company has forayed into the wellness and fitness oil category with the launch of ‘Nutrica’?

46. Rahul Varshney has quit as the India head of which renewable power generator?

47. Aditya Birla Group’s market capitalisation crossed which milestone mark last week?

48. Which automobile company in India filed a record 222 patents and 117 design applications in FY24, highest in its history?

49. Which technology investor has elevated Ashutosh Sharma to lead its India and Southeast Asia investments?

50. Online credit card spends crossed which milestone mark for the first time in March?

51. Which port has received the shipping ministry’s nod for operating as India’s first transshipment port?

52. The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) has recommended the appointment of Asheesh Pandey for the position of MD & CEO of which bank?

53. Nestle India and which company have entered into a definitive agreement to form a joint venture to bring innovative nutraceutical brands to consumers in India and other agreed territories?

54. Which airline in India last week announced its foray into widebody planes with an order of 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft which are expected to be delivered to the airline from 2027 onwards?

55. Which streaming platform has announced its new subscription offering, with plans starting at Rs 29 per month?

56. Nestle last week announced the launch of which brand in India, in response to the increasing consumer demand for its high-quality portioned coffees?

57. Which ride hailing company has launched the ‘#RoutineSeRescue’ campaign featuring actor and model Milind Soman?

58. Which biscuit brand has launched the 'Mera Favorite Snakk' campaign featuring actress and brand ambassador Kiara Advani?

59. Which American actress’ global beauty brand has announced its launch in India, in partnership with House of Beauty?

60. Which IT services company will acquire Noida-based digital engineering and transformation services and solutions provider PureSoftware Technologies for $94.5 million (Rs 779 crore)?

61. Which personal care brand has announced the launch of its new 10-in-1 Deep Repair Treatment Mask for damaged hair with the 'Pause, Reverse, and Play' campaign?

62. Which paint brand has launched the ‘Har Ghar Khelega, Har Ghar Khilega’ campaign featuring cricketer and brand ambassador Virat Kohli?

63. Which bubblegum brand has launched a campaign featuring cricketer Jasprit Bumrah to introduce its latest innovation - Jelly on Top?

64. Which company is foraying into the speciality steel sector in India with the buyout of Arjas Steel, which is among the top five producers of speciality steel products in the country?

65. Which automobile company last week reported its highest quarterly net profit at Rs 3,878 crore?

66. Japan-based HR company Mynavi Corporation has acquired a majority stake in which Bengaluru-based Workspace-as-a-Service (WaaS) platform?

67. Which innerwear brand has roped in actor Sidharth Malhotra as brand ambassador?

68. Which dairy brand has launched the ‘#Maajaisi’ campaign, featuring the anthem “Mamta Jaisi Shudh, Maa Jaisi Mamta" penned by eminent poet Gulzar?

69. Which oral care brand has launched the 'Indian Sweets League' campaign, featuring cricketers Suresh Raina and Zaheer Khan?

70. Wholesale pharma distribution company Keimed has merged with which omni-channel healthcare platform?

71. Which paints company has unveiled a digital-first campaign, featuring the ‘Rangon Ka Khel Hai’ anthem?

72. Which commercial vehicle manufacturer has rolled out a new digital campaign, ‘Karo Business Tension Free’?

73. Which life insurance company has launched the social media campaign ‘#VoteKarneKoTaiyaar’?

74. Which mutual fund has launched a digital-first campaign 'Index funds simple hai'?

75. Which business group is looking to invest Rs 100 crore in setting up 25 gymnastic centres over the next five years as part of its strategy to develop an ecosystem for the sport in the country?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1048 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1047

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period April 15 - 20. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which fashion company said it will launch youth clothing brand Bershka in India this year?

2. Which comfort technology company has roped in cricketer Ishan Kishan as brand ambassador?

3. Which cement company is set to acquire a 1.5-milliontonne (mt) cement grinding unit in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, for Rs 413.75 crore from the My Home Group?

4. Which industry body has appointed Ashley Menezes, partner and COO of ChrysCapital, as chairperson of the executive committee (EC) for 2024-26?

5. Which company plans to venture into the stockbroking and wealth management business through an equal joint venture (JV) with US-based BlackRock?

6. Which company launched the campaign ‘5 Star Bathrooms’, featuring Royal Challengers Bengaluru team cricketers, including Virat Kohli?

7. Which cricket score and news platform has roped in cricketer Shikhar Dhawan as its new brand ambassador, and has launched the 'Cricket ka Gabbar' campaign?

8. Which oral care brand has launched the 'The Hitman Of Dental Problems' campaign, featuring cricketer and brand ambassador Rohit Sharma?

9. Which paint brand has unveiled a new TVC campaign, featuring actor and television presenter Ma Ka Pa Anand, aimed at solidifying its position in Tamil Nadu?

10. Which pharma major will acquire the cosmetics and personal care distribution and marketing business of Ivia Beaute Pvt Ltd, including the brands Astaberry, Ikin and Bhimsaini?

11. Arjun Mohan has stepped down as the CEO of which edtech company in a little more than six months after taking on the role?

12. Which sports brand has officially signed fitness icon Milind Soman as its Running Ambassador?

13. Which company has unveiled a new TVC campaign, featuring cricketer and brand ambassador MS Dhoni, to promote its premium range of BLDC fans?

14. Which integrated pharmaceutical company has entered into the direct-to-consumer (D2C) space with its premium skincare brand Oteria?

15. Which platform last week introduced India's first large order fleet, designed to serve orders for a gathering of up to 50 people for group events like parties?

16. Which toilet cleaner brand has launched the ‘Toilet Review System’ campaign, featuring former cricketer Mithali Raj?

17. Which airline is celebrating its partnership with the Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2024 with a campaign featuring cricketers MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Deepak Chahar?

18. Which fast food brand launched the ‘#RollinSince20Years’ campaign to commemorate its 20th anniversary in India?

19. Which company has officially launched its extensive superbike portfolio in the Indian market, and has roped in actor John Abraham as brand ambassador?

20. Which fintech firm last week said it has elevated its interim CEO and chief financial officer Nalin Negi as full-time chief executive officer?

21. Which lubricants company has roped in actor Sidharth Malhotra as brand ambassador?

22. Which financial literacy and services platform unveiled the campaign 'The Great Escape', featuring actors Sharan Hegde and Viraj Ghelani?

23. Which Pune-based EV startup has roped in MS Dhoni as an investor?

24. Which mobile phone brand has reaffirmed its collaboration with actor Hrithik Roshan as its brand ambassador for the second year in a row?

25. Which actor has been named as an ambassador for the ‘Bundesliga Dream India’ project?

26. This IPL season, which ride-hailing company is rolling out two campaigns: 'Lowest Price Guaranteed' and '5 nahi toh 50' spotlighting its cab and auto services respectively?

27. Which insurtech company has launched a podcast series, 'ACKtually Speaking with Maddy’, hosted by brand ambassador and actor, R Madhavan?

28. Which soft furnishing fabrics company has launched home décor fabrics brand ‘Sansaar’ and has roped in actor Ranveer Singh as brand ambassador?

29. Which brand has launched a new digital ad featuring actress Vaani Kapoor for its core hair colour line - Argan Secrets Hair Colour?

30. Which agritech firm announced the launch of ‘Aksara’, a generative artificial intelligence system for climate smart agriculture?

31. Which sleep solutions company has unveiled a new advertisement campaign featuring internet celebrity Shivankit Singh Parihar?

32. Which airline in India has sold four of its last remaining Boeing 747-400 jumbo jetliners?

33. Which Mysuru-based company will manufacture 3,000 indigenously designed RUDRA high performance computing (HPC) servers for Centre for Development of Advanced Computing?

34. iPhone-maker Apple has formed a joint venture with which renewable energy developer to invest in six rooftop solar projects to power its India operations?

35. Which biotechnology firm last week said it has tied up with Brazil-based Biomm SA for the commercialisation of its diabetes drug in the Latin American nation?

36. Which actress has become a hospitality entrepreneur by opening her first millet-focussed dine-in restaurant ‘Arambam – Starts with Millet’ in collaboration with Curefoods, in Hyderabad?

37. Which mattress brand has unveiled a campaign featuring actor Ranveer Singh for the launch of latest product Technic Grid Mattress?

38. Which payment platform has launched the campaign ‘Pay Karne Ka Smarter Way’ featuring actor Ayushmann Khurrana?

39. Which healthy food brand has launched a campaign featuring celebrity Uorfi Javed to promote its bread?

40. Which company last week said it has acquired New York-based digital magazine store Magzter?

41. Which pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing firm has launched its 20th Anniversary campaign, "BHAROSA – Two Decades of Trust, Going Strong"?

42. Which omni-channel jewellery brand has launched its latest collection - Utsav, just in time for the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya?

43. Which diamond boutique has unveiled a campaign featuring actress Sonam Kapoor to introduce the 'My Embrace' collection?

44. DS Group’s Catch Spices brand has crossed which milestone sales mark?

45. Which company last week said it has signed an initial agreement with Japan’s JERA Co., Inc. to jointly evaluate the development of a green ammonia project in India?

46. Which IT company last week signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the share capital of Pune-based Blazeclan Technologies in an all-cash deal for up to Rs 485 crore?

47. Deepak Parekh has decided to step down as the Chairman and Non-Executive Director of which life insurance company with effect from April 18?

48. Which education company has acquired Kochi-based Logic Management Training Institute Pvt. Ltd. with effect from April 1?

49. Which frozen desserts brand has launched the campaign ‘Unwrap the OG’, featuring actors Alia Bhatt and Siddhanth Chaturvedi?

50. Which company last week said that it will launch its first electric truck in India called ´eCanter´ within the next 6-12 month?

51. According to a report last week, Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL) has touched which annual sales milestone in FY24, its first full year of operations?

52. Which men’s grooming and hygiene brand has roped in cricketer Shikhar Dhawan as investor and brand ambassador?

53. Max Fashion has announced the launch of which youth centric brand with the 'Love Labels' campaign?

54. R R Kabel Limited has launched the ‘#AapkeKaamKiBaat’ campaign to announce the rebranding of Luminous Fans to which brand?

55. Which condom brand has unveiled the ‘#votingvirgin’ campaign ahead of elections?

56. Which fashion brand has launched the ‘New Fits, Infinite Possibilities’ campaign, featuring brand ambassador and actress Deepika Padukone?

57. Which housing society management app has announced its new corporate brand identity as “The Living Experience Tech Company”?

58. Which hosiery company has launched the 'Democracy Ka Tyohaar' campaign?

59. Which financial services and payment service brand has launched the 'Link it, Forget it' campaign, with the first ad featuring singer Shankar Mahadevan, for IPL?

60. Which sportswear and athleisure venture has acquired Italian shoe brand Lotto’s India licence for a period of 40 years for an undisclosed price?

61. Which firm has entered an agreement with China-based original design manufacturer Longcheer to manufacture and sell smartphones for global brands with the latter’s design and technology?

62. Which financial services software firm will acquire a 67% stake in banking and insurance-focused startup Arya(dot)ai for $16.5 million (about Rs 138 crore) in cash?

63. Which bed linen manufacturer and exporter has announced the acquisition of international home fashions brand Wamsutta from Beyond, Inc. for $10.25 million?

64. Which IT firm has executed a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% equity interest in Macmillan Learning India, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Macmillan Group, USA?

65. Which MNC last week announced the appointment of Santhosh Viswanathan as the head of the newly formed India division?

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Biz Quizzard 1046

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period April 08 - 13. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which IT company has appointed Srini Pallia as the CEO and MD with immediate effect?

2. Voltas said it has become the first company in the domestic market to cross which milestone AC sales mark in FY24?

3. Which electric cycle brand has launched a campaign featuring cricketer MS Dhoni, with the positioning “Dil se awaaz aayegi”?

4. Which real estate brand has roped in celebrity couple Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan as brand ambassadors?

5. Which fashion platform has launched the ‘Har Pal Fashionable’ campaign, featuring actors Ananya Panday and Aditya Roy?

6. Which hospitality company from India is making its international foray with a 352-keys property in Colombo later this month?

7. Which education company has appointed Deepak Mehrotra as its managing director and chief executive officer?

8. Hyundai Motor and group firm Kia Corporation last week announced a partnership with which company for electric vehicle battery localisation in India?

9. Which automotive and industrial engineered solutions company has appointed Mukund Vasudevan as MD, India, and President for Industrial Region, India & Southeast Asia (ISEA)?

10. India’s first military grade geospatial satellite manufactured in the private sector has been successfully launched and placed in orbit. Which company has built it?

11. Which alkaline battery brand has launched the ‘Khelenge to Sikhenge’ campaign featuring athlete and brand ambassador Neeraj Chopra?

12. Technology brand POCO has collaborated with which quick service restaurant (QSR) chain to launch the ‘#LoadedWithMore’ campaign, featuring cricketer Hardik Pandya?

13. Canon India has launched an innovative one stop solution platform inclusive of end to end advisory, equipment, and associated services. What has it been branded as?

14. Which beverage brand has launched its summer campaign 'Ras Aisa Ki Bas Na Chalega', featuring actress and brand ambassador Kiara Advani?

15. Which regenerative organic farm and D2C brand has launched the film ‘#MakeFarmingCoolAgain’, with voiceover from actor Vijay Raaz?

16. Which entity will acquire a 60% stake in Invesco Asset Management?

17. Surinder Chawla has resigned as MD and CEO of which payments bank?

18. Which electronics contract maker has agreed to buy a majority stake in Ismartu India, a manufacturing subsidiary of Chinese phone maker Transsion Holdings?

19. Which cloud kitchen startup has acquired Ahmedabad-based cloud kitchen firm Shy Tiger Brands?

20. Which company's consumer products division (CPD) last week announced its foray into men’s personal grooming category with the launch of BOHEM product range?

21. Days after quitting SpiceJet as COO, Arun Kashyap has launched an aircraft charter company. What is it called?

22. Former T-Works CEO Sujai Karampuri has been appointed by which electronics MNC as chairman of its India business?

23. Which bioscience service provider has appointed Dhananjay Singh as MD in India, effective April 1?

24. Which oats brand has launched its first long-format ad film ‘Dohale Jevan Poshanchi Vaati’?

25. Which D2C makeup brand has launched the franchise Super Serum Makeup with ‘#SuperMakeupForSuperYou’ campaign featuring actress Shraddha Kapoor?

26. Which Patna-headquartered agritech startup has launched its products in modern trade, quick commerce, and ecommerce platforms under the brand Honest Farms?

27. Which fitness startup has elevated Naresh Krishnaswamy to serve as the chief executive officer?

28. US private equity firm Warburg Pincus has bought a majority stake in which Chennai-based ophthalmic device company?

29. Which bank has become the first private bank to establish a branch in the Lakshadweep region?

30. Malabar Gold & Diamonds said it had achieved which annual retail global turnover milestone in FY24?

31. Which company has unveiled Israeli firm Theranica’s drug-free, non-invasive migraine management wearable device Nerivio in Germany through a step-down subsidiary?

32. Which software as-a-service (SaaS) firm has announced a new power tools venture called Karuvi?

33. Which company has unveiled India’s first LPG-powered backup generator?

34. Which high-protein drink has launched a campaign encouraging people to keep their 'real age' active?

35. Which high-performance appliance brand has launched its first digital campaign, showcasing its IoT and BLDC Ceiling Fans - the Dryft and Glyde series?

36. Which power company has announced the appointment of Ankur Kumar as the Chief Executive Officer of its Renewables Business Division?

37. Which energy drink brand has launched the film ‘Dart’, claiming it to be the quickest action thriller?

38. Which fitness and nutrition brand has roped in cricketer MS Dhoni as brand ambassador and investor?

39. Reliance Retail's Tira Beauty has launched its first own label, a new beauty accessories line featuring Pro Makeup Brushes, Facial Rollers, and Beauty Sponges. What has it been branded as?

40. Which private credit fund’s Infrastructure Yield Plus has acquired L&T Infrastructure Development Projects, which includes 7 operational roads and 1 power transmission asset?

41. Which jewellery brand has signed actor Ram Charan as its official brand ambassador?

42. Which company has decided to exit from its loss-making retail business 24Seven?

43. Which company plans to raise as much as Rs 18,000 crore through India’s largest follow-on public offering (FPO), which will open on April 18 and close on April 22?

44. Which company has introduced Stream City Qik, a passenger electric 3-wheeler that can be fast charged in 15 minutes on battery manufacturer Exponent Energy’s rapid charging network?

45. Which advertising agency has announced the appointment of Ashima Mehra as the new chief executive officer?

46. Which engine oil brand has unveiled its upgraded portfolio in a limited-edition packaging featuring brand ambassador and actor Shahid Kapoor?

47. Which on-demand convenience platform has unveiled 'Pawlice', an innovative addition to its app, to help find lost pets?

48. Which application programming interface (API) management platform has acquired Orbit that helps developer companies grow communities across forums, chat platforms and social channels?

49. Which lingerie brand has launched the "Take Me As I Am” campaign?

50. Which company has bought SOBO Central (earlier known as Crossroads) mall at Haji Ali in south Mumbai for Rs 476 crore?

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Biz Quizzard 1045

Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period April 01 - 06. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which brand emerged as India's most trusted brand for the fifth consecutive year, according to a report by brand analytics firm TRA?

2. Which paint brand has roped in actor Yash as brand ambassador and launched the 'It's Colourful. It's Powerful' campaign?

3. Which electronics, white goods, and tech solutions MNC is setting up a joint venture with IndianOil (IOC) for manufacturing lithium-ion (li-ion) batteries and energy storage systems?

4. Which online travel agency has roped in cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni as brand ambassador?

5. Which sports brand has launched the ‘#DelhiSaveTheFight’ campaign, featuring Delhi Capitals’ players Rishabh Pant, Ishant Sharma, and Yash Dhull?

6. Former Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chairman Chandrashekhar Bhave has been appointed chairman of which retailer?

7. Which pharmacy has launched the campaign ‘Dava Ka Do Asli Daam’, featuring actor Randeep Hooda?

8. Which payments firm has spun off its ride-hailing subsidiary Namma Yatri into a separate entity?

9. Which company will split its retail business into two by carving out Madura Fashion division into a separate listed entity?

10. Passenger vehicle dispatches in the domestic market crossed which milestone mark for the first time in FY24?

11. Which opto-semiconductors company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Japanese precision manufacturing firm Orbray for sapphire wafer fabrication?

12. Which company has launched Padhanisa, an AI-based music learning app?

13. Which company has launched the ‘#AurKyaChahiye’ campaign to showcase the benefits of UPI-linked credit cards?

14. Which ethnic fashion brand has roped in actress Kiara Advani as its new brand ambassador?

15. Which beverage brand has launched the campaign 'Too Much Fun', featuring actress and brand ambassador Alia Bhatt?

16. Which beverage brand has launched a campaign featuring actors and brand ambassadors Ranbir Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna, with the positioning 'Super-Duper Refresher'?

17. Which brand has launched the ‘#TheUltimateSunscreen’ digital campaign?

18. Which company has launched the ‘Make Life Easy With Doorstep Gold Loan’ campaign?

19. Which global trading and distribution company has elevated Rajeev Singhal as its managing director?

20. Unified Payment Interface (UPI) transactions count crossed which milestone mark in the financial year 2023-24?

21. Investor Ashish Kacholia has picked up a 17% stake in which homegrown burger chain for an undisclosed amount, becoming its second biggest shareholder?

22. Which housing society management app has elevated cofounder Abhishek Kumar, who was previously the chief operating officer, to the position of chief executive?

23. Which online cricket gaming startup has roped in cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle as a strategic investor, who has invested an undisclosed amount in the company?

24. Which biryani brand has roped in actor Saif Ali Khan as its brand ambassador?

25. Which mattress brand has roped in actress Vidya Balan as brand ambassador?

26. Which mattress brand has roped in actor Ranbir Kapoor as brand ambassador?

27. Which disinfectant brand has launched the campaign 'Test What You Trust', featuring actor Vijay Verma?

28. Which travel brand has roped in actors and father-son duo Jayaram and Kalidas as its brand ambassadors?

29. Which business group has launched a campaign featuring actor Amitabh Bachchan, advocating for its leisure and hospitality properties, Xandari Resorts & Spa?

30. German luxury carmaker BMW Group and which company will set up an equal joint venture (JV) to establish automotive software and IT development hubs in Pune, Bengaluru, and Chennai?

31. Which retail wealth-tech platform has unveiled the campaign ‘#InvestConfidentlyinFDs’, featuring former cricketer Rahul Dravid?

32. Which jewellery brand has unveiled its new digital campaign for the festival of Gudi Padwa, featuring regional brand ambassador Pooja Sawant?

33. Which company has formed a joint venture with former tennis player turned entrepreneur Serena Williams to launch her cosmetics brand 'Wyn Beauty by Serena Williams' in the US market?

34. Adani Green Energy last week said it has commissioned 2,000 MW of solar capacity, making it the first company in India to surpass which milestone mark of renewable energy capacity?

35. US private equity firm General Atlantic last week said it has acquired a significant majority stake in which hospital chain in northern India?

36. Which company last week launched its compact Urban Cruiser Taisor starting at Rs 7.73 lakh?

37. Which NBFC has launched the campaign 'Farz Nibhaatey Hain', featuring Gujarat Titan players, Shubman Gill, Rahul Tewatia, and Mohit Sharma?

38. Which energy solutions brand has launched the 'Hamesha #ReadyToPerform' campaign featuring cricketer Virat Kohli?

39. Which company has announced the onboarding of Virat Kohli as the brand ambassador for its upcoming new launch - Neo Bharat Latex Paint?

40. India has become the second country for Suzuki Motor Corporation to cross which cumulative production milestone?

41. Which telecom company has launched a cloud gaming platform in collaboration with Paris-based CareGame, offering a selection of premium AAA games for subscribers?

42. The Merlin Group has joined hands with which hospitality firm to rebrand its over two-decade-old resort in Kolkata?

43. Which brad has launched a campaign celebrating the India success story, to mark the launch of the new 100-gram bar soap?

44. Which company has launched the ‘#HarDinSunscreen’ campaign, featuring Delhi Capitals' players Rishabh Pant, Mitchell Marsh, Kuldeep Yadav, and Axar Patel, for its Shadow Sunscreen?

45. Which fintech brand has launched a campaign featuring cricketer Ravindra Jadeja as a superhero?

46. Which ice cream brand has launched the 'Gehri Dosti ke Gehre Flavours' campaign, featuring actress Rashmika Mandanna?

47. Dabur India announced its entry into mosquito Liquid Vaporizer category under which brand, and has roped in actress Kajol as brand ambassador?

48. Which consumer durables brand has launched a campaign featuring celebrity couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone to introduce what it claims as industry’s first designer ACs range?

49. Which spirits major has acquired a 15% stake in Inspired Hospitality, the parent company of alcohol beverage brand, Pistola for Rs 5.65 crore?

50. Which emerging-cities-focused healthcare provider has appointed Hari Prasad as the Group Chairman and Non-Executive Director and Varun Khanna as the Group Managing Director?

51. Which Chennai-based group has introduced its premium international leather shoe brand, Gordon & Bros, in the Indian market?

52. Which online travel aggregator has launched a campaign featuring celebrities Shankar Mahadevan, Jackie Shroff, and Prabhu Deva?

53. Which jewellery brand has released a campaign featuring brand ambassadors and actresses Kalyani Priyadarshan and Rashmika Mandanna?

54. Which company has launched GUUD, a brand aimed at promoting healthier lifestyles through its offerings, starting with a range of value-added sugars?

55. Chandra Shekher Ghosh, founder managing director and CEO of which bank, will retire in July?

 Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1045 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1044

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period March 25 - 30. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which company has started clinical trials of tuberculosis vaccine candidate MTBVAC in India?

2. Which IT company plans to merge its two wholly-owned subsidiaries in the USA, including Born Group, to synergise business operations, optimise operational cost and reduce compliance risks?

3. Which lifestyle e-mobility startup has launched electric mountain bike ‘Stelvio’ and has roped in Ivan Vukomanovic, the coach of Kerala Blasters FC, as brand ambassador?

4. Which brand has introduced ‘Nutri-Licious’ frozen food packets, featuring Veggie KEBABS, Achari POCKETS, and Special Veggie POPS?

5. Mariam Mammen Mathew, CEO of Manorama Online, has been appointed chairperson of which industry body for a duration of two years effective from April 1, 2024?

6. Which omnichannel travel services company has signed cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin and actor Vikrant Massey as brand ambassadors?

7. Which organic food brand has unveiled a campaign featuring Chef Vikas Khanna for its Chole, and Besan?

8. Which beverage brand is back with its 'Joke in a Bottle' campaign, featuring comedian Kapil Sharma and cricketer Suryakumar Yadav?

9. Which skincare brand has launched the ‘#ExpertKiSunoExperimentMatKaro’ campaign, featuring actress Genelia Deshmukh?

10. Earthmoving and construction equipment manufacturer JCB India has achieved which cumulative production milestone in India?

11. Which professional salon brand has roped in cricketer Smriti Mandhana as its brand ambassador for the launch of its D2C skin care product segment set to take place in May 2024?

12. Which powdered beverage brand has launched the ‘Summer Break Bestie’ campaign?

13. Which pizza brand has launched its IPL campaign featuring Rajasthan Royals cricketers?

14. Which beverage brand has unveiled the campaign ‘India ke Khushiyon ka Vitamin’, featuring actress and brand ambassador Tamannaah Bhatia?

15. Which 2 & 3-wheeler tyre brand has launched a campaign featuring Chennai Super Kings cricketers MS Dhoni, Deepak Chahar, and Ruturaj Gaikwad?

16. Which trading and investment platform has launched the campaign 'Cut the Kit Kit, Get in the Market'?

17. Which multi-skilled gaming platform has launched a campaign featuring cricketer Smriti Mandhana to promote responsible gaming?

18. Which company has entered into an exclusive distribution partnership with Sanofi Healthcare India to promote and distribute its vaccine brands across private markets in India?

19. Which cement company will acquire 26 per cent equity of O2 Renewable Energy, a company engaged in the generation and transmission of renewable energy?

20. Which company has bought Odisha’s brownfield Gopalpur Port from the Shapoorji Pallonji Group (SP) for an enterprise value of Rs 3,350 crore?

21. Which company, which is into making cables & shifters for the automotive industry, has entered into an agreement with Aircom Group AG, Switzerland, to form a joint venture company?

22. Which ethnic wear company has announced plans to enter into ethnic silver jewellery segment with a new division under the “Rasamayi” brand?

23. Which company, the largest independent bottler of Coca-Cola in India, has announced the appointment of Costin Mandrea as its Chief Executive Officer?

24. Which packaged food manufacturer is set to enter the country’s Rs 3-lakh crore edible oil market with the acquisition of ‘Arati’ brand mustard oil from R R Proteins and Agro (RRPAL)?

25. Which Hong Kong-based apparel industry major is planning to set up its first garment factory in India as it has acquired 40 acres of land in Bhubaneswar for the manufacturing unit?

26. Which company has said its new store in Kolkata is India´s largest for beauty products?

27. Which oil refinery and retailer has named Alessandro Des Dorides, the former head of oil trading at Eni, as the new chief executive officer (CEO)?

28. Which automobile company has unveiled the campaign 'It's Unbelievable. It's Strong Hybrid'?

29. Which tea chain has launched a new cafe chain under the brand name Kaffee-La, marking its foray into the premium segment?

30. To offer the fastest stock trading and settlement service in the world, BSE and NSE last week started trading in an experimental (beta) version under T+0 settlement cycle. How many stocks?

31. Which fragrance brand has roped in actor Varun Dhawan as brand ambassador?

32. Which home-improvement retailer said it would buy building-products distributor SRS Distribution Inc. for about $18.25 billion in a bid to bolster its professional services business?

33. Which company has entered the colour cosmetics space with a new brand ‘Staze’, targeted at 18 to 24-year-olds?

34. Which global investment firm has partnered with Sanjiv Mehta, former CEO of HUL, to set up a consumer-focused joint venture that will buy equity stakes in Indian companies?

35. Which digital solutions provider in the visa services sector has announced the appointment of Manoj Dharmani as its CEO?

36. Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd. is gearing up to foray into which country in the coming financial year?

37. Which smartphone brand has launched the ‘Intelligence meets art’ campaign, featuring actors Kriti Sanon and Babil Khan for the upcoming launch of its premium phone?

38. Which eyewear company has launched the upcoming French eyewear brand, Le Petit Lunetier, as an exclusive partner in the India market?

39. Which sexual wellness superstore has launched the 'Every Desire Delivered' campaign?

40. Which company will invest Rs 50 crore for a 26% stake in a 600MW unit of Mahan Energen’s thermal power plant, marking a rare, strategic collaboration between the 2 conglomerates?

41. Which snack brand is targeting the South market with new 'Madras' and 'Tasty Saga' flavour mixtures launch?

42. Which face wash brand has unveiled a new campaign, featuring actors Shah Rukh Khan and Sanya Malhotra?

43. Which cough and cold brand has unveiled a television commercial to announce the launch of Roll-On for fast relief from headaches?

44. Which auto components manufacturer has acquired 100% of the steering wheels manufacturer TRW Sun Steering Wheels Pvt Ltd (TSSW)?

45. Arnab Banerjee, Managing Director & CEO of CEAT Ltd, has been elected as the new Chairman of which industry body?

46. Which company launched an agricultural produce procurement and farmer connect initiative - HyFarm, and pledged Rs 100 crore to revolutionise fresh produce procurement?

47. Which agrochemicals manufacturer has announced the acquisition of Sudarshan Farm Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd. (SFCL)?

48. L&T Finance Holdings Ltd. (LTFH) has changed its name, effective March 28. What is the new name?

49. Which domestic carrier has commenced its international operations with its inaugural overseas flight departing from Mumbai to Doha, Qatar?

50. Which commercial vehicles manufacturer last week said it will close its agricultural tractors business and related activities from March 31?

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Biz Quizzard 1043

This edition marks the beginning of the 21st year for Biz Quizzard. Biz Quizzard 1 was posted on Quinkie, a Yahoo! Group, on March 21, 2004, and has not missed a single week in between till date. A big thank you to Murali Duggineni, and everyone who has been part of this journey during the past 2 decades. 
 

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

1. Which NBFC that provides loans to affordable private schools and students to pursue higher education has acquired 1,000 schools owned by India School Finance Company across 14 States for Rs 126 crore?

2. Rathikant Basu, 82, passed away on March 17. He was Executive Chairman of which broadcaster between 1996 and 2001?

3. Fali Vakeel passed away on March 16. He was the former Vice Chairman of which advertising agency?

4. Which clinically backed, 100% natural and certified ayurvedic product brand announced its partnership with actress Huma Qureshi as both an investor and brand advocate?

5. Which company has unveiled the campaign ‘The Steel of India’?

6. Which pest control brand has launched the campaign 'Ab Raho Befikar' featuring actress Preity G Zinta?

7. Which loo discovery app has roped in cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur as brand ambassador?

8. Which RO water purifier brand has launched a campaign featuring the cast of sitcom series 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai'?

9. Which fashion brand has unveiled its latest campaign 'Workdrobe'?

10. Which Pune-based non-banking financial company (NBFC) last week said it has appointed senior HDFC Bank executive Arvind Kapil as its chief executive?

11. Which specialty coffee chain has appointed Rajat Luthra, former head of KFC India and Nepal, as the new CEO, effective April 1?

12. Harish Lakshman will be the new chairman of which auto components manufacturer from April 1?

13. Which digestive brand has announced the launch of its chewable antacid, available in two flavours, Tangy Lemon, and Zesty Orange?

14. Which beverage brand has launched a campaign featuring actor Kichcha Sudeep?

15. Which sweets and snacks brand has launched the 'Khulke Khilao Holi' campaign?

16. Which digestive brand has launched 'Achai ka Chatkara' campaign, honouring traffic manager Dorris Francis?

17. Which fashion retailer has roped in actors Kriti Sanon and Pavail Gulati as brand ambassadors?

18. Which electric bike manufacturer has launched its debut campaign ‘BUILT FOR GENERATION WHY’?

19. Which lubricant brand has launched the ‘Unstoppable Army’ campaign, revealing a behind-the-scenes film featuring Chennai Super Kings (CSK) players, including MS Dhoni?

20. Which MNC has named Kumar Venkatasubramanian as its India chief executive officer from May 1?

21. Which one-stop solution for making informed online education choices has launched the campaign “Dekho Sahi Ka Farak”?

22. Pradeep Das has been elevated as the CEO of which quick service restaurant (QSR) chain?

23. French international influencer marketing agency YKONE has bought a controlling stake in which Indian content and influencer marketing agency to foray into the Indian market?

24. Which MNC said it would spin off its ice cream unit, and cut 7,500 jobs in a new cost-savings programme?

25. Which crop protection and nutrition company has unveiled a patented insecticide called “Turner” to fight white grub and termites on a variety of crops?

26. Which company has launched a novel iron injection, Redshot FCM - fortified with the advanced Ferric Carboxymallose formulation, to address Iron Deficiency Anaemia?

27. Which chocolate brand has launched its IPL campaign 'First Coach'?

28. Which company has launched the campaign 'The Originals', featuring The Great Khali, for its flagship product, Pure Shilajit Resin?

29. Which smartphone brand has launched the campaign 'Be the Pro' for its latest series?

30. Which company last week named Dr Madhu Sasidhar as president and CEO of its hospital division?

31. Which oral care brand has launched a campaign for its mouthwash?

32. Which homegrown D2C charging solution brand has unveiled its latest campaign, featuring actor Kartik Aaryan?

33. Which mixer brand has unveiled its latest campaign ‘Switch the Scene’?

34. Which hospitality group has appointed Nikhil Sharma as the managing director and area senior vice president (ASVP) for South Asia, effective April 1?

35. IT major Wipro promoted Anne-Marie Rowland as the new CEO of which subsidiary, effective April 1?

36. Which bank has announced an association with PVR Inox for the naming rights of PVR’s 26 premium format auditoriums in 11 cinemas across eight cities?

37. Which American-owned spirits company has appointed Gaurav Sabharwal as Managing Director, India & South Asia?

38. Which learning platform has unveiled a new brand campaign 'The Power Behind You', featuring former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar?

39. Which lubricant manufacturer has roped in actor Shah Rukh Khan as brand ambassador?

40. The board of directors of which company has approved the acquisition of Bonatrans India Pvt Ltd, a railways and related service provider, by acquiring 94.25% stake for Rs 271 crore?

41. Which battery brand has roped in athlete Neeraj Chopra as new brand ambassador?

42. Which tiles, engineered marble, quartz, and bath ware brand has roped in actor Ranbir Kapoor as its brand ambassador?

43. Which QSR chain has forayed into a new category in India with the launch of Melts, and has launched the campaign 'No Interruption, Only Satisfaction' to promote it?

44. Which Brazilian homeware brand has entered the India market?

45. Which clothing and footwear brand has announced its foray in the women footwear segment with SS’24 women footwear collection "Shoes Don't Judge"?

46. Which hazelnut cocoa spread brand is celebrating 60 years with a collection of 11 persona jars, representing different personalities, and has launched a campaign featuring actor Ranveer Singh?

47. As part of its World Water Day initiative, which company has launched the social media campaign ‘The Power of HomePure Nova Pi-Water’?

48. Naveen Jindal, the chairman of Jindal Steel and Power, has been appointed as the president of which industry body?

49. Central Bank of India MD and CEO MV Rao has been elected as chairman of which industry body?

50. Which MNC last week unveiled its first battery electric operated vehicle, ID.4, for the Indian automobile market?

51. Which automobile company has elevated its Deputy Managing Director Saurabh Vatsa as Managing Director from April 1?

52. Which brand has launched the campaign ‘#PicturePerfect’ for its range of stylish fans?

53. Which brand has launched the 'unlock the future' campaign for its air conditioners?

54. Which brand has launched the "You Decide Your Bill” campaign for its air conditioners?

55. Which automobile marketplace has entered into a brand partnership with entertainment artist Badshah?

56. Which children’s clothing brand has roped in actress Genelia Deshmukh as brand ambassador?

57. Which room AC contract manufacturer has entered into a 50% joint venture with Telangana-based Radiant Group’s OEM fully automatic washing machines manufacturer Resojet Pvt Ltd?

58. Which company has entered into a licensing pact with US-based biopharma Pharmazz to commercialise the first-in-class innovative drug Centhaquine in India?

59. Which company said it has incorporated a wholly-owned subsidiary in the Netherlands to enhance the availability of various articles like spares, apparel, and motorcycle accessories in Europe?

60. Which airline was named as the ‘Airline of the Year’ at the Air Transport Awards 2024 held in Greece’s Athens recently?

61. Which drone manufacturer has launched Trishul, a border patrol surveillance drone?

62. Which food delivery platform has launched its IPL campaign, featuring actor Ranveer Singh and cricketer Chris Gayle?

63. Which platform has launched the ad ‘Buzzkill’, featuring tennis player Leander Paes, to promote its UPI offering?

64. Which stationery and art materials company has forayed into the school bag category by acquiring 51% stake in SKIDO Industries?

65. Which biscuit brand has launched an ad featuring actors Varun Sharma and Kunaal Roy Kapur for the ICC T20 World Cup starting June 1, 2024?

66. Which online gaming platform has unveiled an ad featuring cricketer MS Dhoni and actor Bobby Deol?

67. Which connected lifestyle brand has collaborated with artist Idris Ahmed to bring vibrant Holi watch faces to its smartwatches?

68. Which beverage brand has launched its latest campaign, featuring actress and brand ambassador, Kriti Sanon?

69. Which biscuit brand has launched its Holi campaign with the theme ‘jo auron ke khushi mein paye apni khushi’?

70. Amul has launched its range of fresh milk in which country?

71. Which hosiery brand has unveiled its latest ad, featuring actor Akshay Kumar?

72. Which Kerala-based brand, now part of Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting's Food portfolio, has unveiled its first television commercial, for its Sambar powder?

73. On World Water Day, which company presented 'RIPPLES OF OPTIMISM,' a documentary showcasing its unwavering commitment to water conservation and community empowerment?

74. Which rice bran oil has launched the television commercial ‘Cholesterol ki Safai ka specialist’?

75. Which business group last week committed Rs 5,000 crore towards social impact initiatives over five years, with a sharp focus on skill development?

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Biz Quizzard 1042

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

1. In a first initiative of its kind for corporate India, which company has introduced a foster/kinship caregiver leave policy?

2. Which surfacing solution brand has introduced the first digital campaign ‘Mridangam’ for its flagship brand – MikasaPly?

3. Which iconic biscuit brand has launched a ‘Dark’ variant?

4. Which pension fund has appointed former Deloitte chief executive N Venkatram as the country chair for India, effective April 1?

5. eVision, the media and entertainment arm of UAE-based e&, has partnered with which cricket platform to launch a 24/7 channel featuring top global cricket competitions and events?

6. Which ride-hailing platform has introduced the "RideAhead" campaign, an initiative aimed at empowering women through its eBike taxi rides?

7. Which hair oil brand has unveiled its latest campaign ‘#TootnaManaHai’, with actress Tamannaah Bhatia as the brand ambassador?

8. Which automobile brand has launched the ‘#TheUrbanWilds’ campaign to introduce its new edition?

9. Which general insurer has launched the campaign ‘#DontBeAPlus1’ featuring actress Twinkle Khanna for its health insurance?

10. Which company has entered into an exclusive pact to distribute AstraZeneca Pharma India’s anti-asthma inhaled corticosteroid drug Symbicort in India?

11. Which Hyderabad-based company is acquiring 100% stake in Tumakuru-based Bagadia Chaitra Industries Private Limited (BCIPL) at an enterprise valuation of around Rs 125 crore?

12. Which listed systemically important non-deposit-taking core investment company will merge its wholly-owned non-deposit-taking systemically important NBFC subsidiary with itself?

13. Which hyperlocal delivery startup has announced the launch of its delivery-as-a-service vertical Velocity?

14. Which edible and non-edible oil company has appointed Priyam N Patel as the managing director of the company?

15. Which streaming platform has launched the ad ‘TV Dekho Toh Aise’, featuring former cricketer Kapil Dev and cricketer Jasprit Bumrah, for TATA IPL 2024?

16. Which brand has launched the campaign ‘Dil ko na kar mana’ for its flavoured oats range?

17. Which fashion brand has announced the continuation of its partnership with actors Janhvi Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur?

18. Which smartphone brand has roped in actor Shahid Kapoor as product ambassador for its upcoming model?

19. Which fashion-tech platform has launched the campaign ‘Your Closet’ with actress and brand ambassador Athiya Shetty?

20. Which company has acquired the Topline brand of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes and four companies associated with the brand for Rs 265 crore?

21. Which toxin-free and natural personal care brand has entered the personal wash category with moisturising lotion soaps in 4 variants – Ubtan, Vitamin C, Multani Mitti, and Neem?

22. Which electrolyte drink has roped in cricketer Ruturaj Gaikwad as brand ambassador, and has introduced a low sugar variant through the campaign?

23. Which sports performance brand has joined hands with its brand athlete and tennis player, Rohan Bopanna, to amplify its global brand campaign?

24. Which brand has launched the “Mood Jaisa Lighting Waisa” campaign for its Trio Ceiling Lights?

25. Which financial services company launched the digital campaign ‘#LimitlessGrowth’ to celebrate International Women's Day?

26. Which non-banking financial company (NBFC) unveiled a new and revamped brand identity, introducing a visual language built around the concept of 'Windows of Opportunity'?

27. Which online marketplace launched its Women’s Day campaign "Products aur Profession ka koi gender nahi hota hai”?

28. Which professional haircare products brand launched the ‘iNOA Shades Of Red’ campaign for Women’s Day?

29. Which hospitality brand has launched a new TVC ‘A Gift of Happiness’?

30. Which company last week said it has commissioned India’s largest solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) project at Rajnandgaon in Chhattisgarh?

31. Which company has entered into an exclusive distribution and promotion agreement with Sanofi India for the latter’s cardiovascular products in India?

32. Which company has launched Olaparib, a PARP inhibitor, under the brand name IBYRA in India, making advanced cancer treatment accessible to all?

33. Which company has invested Rs 284 crore each in three of its subsidiaries - Ethane Coral LLC, Ethane Diamond LLC, and Ethane Jade LLC - totalling Rs 852.8 crore ($102.9 million)?

34. Which Mumbai-based pharmaceutical company is claiming to have developed the world´s first human insulin eye drops designed to treat corneal eye conditions?

35. Which cooling products and AC brand has launched its summer campaign 'Shor Kam, Kaam Zyada' to promote its new SmartAir AC series?

36. Which air conditioning and commercial refrigeration brand has launched the summer campaign '#GarmiKiChhutti', featuring cricketer and brand ambassador Virat Kohli?

37. Which air cooler brand has launched the campaign 'Chills Like An AC' featuring actors and couple Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa?

38. Which edible oil brand has launched the ‘#ChunoSahi’ campaign?

39. Which proptech company has launched a television commercial for its professional AC servicing?

40. Which dialysis care services company has acquired Renal Therapy Solutions Inc (RTSI), a dialysis network in the Philippines?

41. Which global multi-specialist sports brand has unveiled a new 'orbit' logo, and a new purpose “Move People Through the Wonders of Sport”?

42. Which financial and investment platform launched the 'GRWM. Getting Ready With Me, For The World!' for Women’s Day?

43. Which beverage brand has roped in actress Tamannaah Bhatia as the face of the brand for its latest campaign?

44. Which mutual fund has appointed Madhu Nair as the chief executive officer?

45. Which company has merged its premium grocery vertical InsanelyGood with its quick commerce vertical?

46. Which brand has launched Korean-flavoured savoury snacks, and has collaborated with popular South Korean singer Aoora for a new song "Maeun Maeun" to promote it?

47. Which home electricals brand has launched its latest campaign ‘#ShockinglyBright’, featuring actor Varun Sharma?

48. Which audio brand has appointed cricketer Dhruv Jurel as its latest brand ambassador?

49. Which D2C Indian fashion label has unveiled its latest campaign ‘Colours of Spring’ for the spring-summer collection?

50. Which company has acquired Biocon Biologics’ India branded formulations business for Rs 1,242 crore?

51. Which apparel brand has announced the launch of its 2024 Spring/Summer campaign, ‘Summers are for Linen’, starring actress and brand ambassador Katrina Kaif?

52. Which realty company unveiled the campaign ‘Deserved – Reserved’ for Women’s Day?

53. Which cattle feed brand has launched a campaign featuring actor Akshay Kumar?

54. Which unisex eyewear brand has unveiled its latest digital campaign, 'Holi Kab Hai?’?

55. Which housing finance company announced its new initiative ‘Achiev-Her’ to celebrate the strength and accomplishments of its female employees?

56. Which footwear brand has launched its Holi campaign, featuring new brand ambassadors Vedang Raina and Rasha Thadani?

57. Celebrating World Sleep Day, which brand announced the launch of its ‘#OneMoreHour’ campaign?

58. Which investment-tech company has launched a series "Traders ka Andekha Sach’?

59. Which electric vehicle company has released a rap song 'Hum Hai Bhaiya Delivery Boys'?

60. Which biscuit brand has launched the ‘#HungryForGold’ campaign, aiming to ignite a hunger for sports beyond cricket?

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Biz Quizzard 1041

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

1. Which automobile company last week announced the demerge of the company into two separate listed companies?

2. Which MNC has broken ground for a new facility to manufacture its Carl-Gustaf weapons in Haryana, in what is the first 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) venture in the defence sector?

3. The Reserve Bank of India last week gave its go-ahead to the merger of which two small finance banks, the first-ever merger between two small finance banks?

4. Real estate platform Magicbricks has launched an initiative that spotlights all the new projects across key cities. What has it been branded as?

5. Which microfinance company has entered into a definitive agreement with Advent International and Multiples Private Equity for an investment of Rs 1,930 crore, or $230 million?

6. Which beverage brand has roped in actress Nayanthara as brand ambassador?

7. Which financial services firm has launched its Women's Day campaign ‘Tum Shakti Ho, Tum Saksham Ho’?

8. Which life insurance brand has launched the ‘Zimmedari lagey pyaari’ campaign?

9. Which jewellery brand has launched the ‘#SimplyMe’ digital campaign ahead of International Women’s Day, featuring actress and brand ambassador Wamiqa Gabbi?

10. Which business group plans to venture into the gold jewellery business with the official launch of Novel Jewels in June?

11. Which Korean beauty and skincare brand has announced actress Khushi Kapoor as the first-ever face of the brand in India?

12. Which meats and seafood brand has launched a film featuring actors Gajraj Rao and Sheeba Chaddha, highlighting the ‘India’s Juiciest Chicken’ title by the National Meat Research Institute?

13. On World Dosa Day (March 3), which food brand unveiled four new authentic variants of Chutney?

14. Which beauty brand has launched a film featuring actress and brand ambassador Diana Penty for Women’s Day?

15. Which MNC has announced the launch of its much-awaited blockbuster medication Vabysmo (faricimab) in India?

16. Which software company has elevated Manish Prasad as president and managing director for Indian subcontinent?

17. RBI last week barred which NBFC from extending loans against shares, including financing subscriptions to IPOs of shares and debentures, with immediate effect?

18. Which healthtech company has introduced Swandook, an innovation in healthcare technology?

19. Which transport technology company has launched the campaign ‘#HarSafarKaDigitalHumsafar’?

20. Which MNC has announced the inclusion of Indian G-Securities in its Emerging Market (EM) Local Currency Government Index and related indices from January 31 next year?

21. Which speciality chemicals major has named Bhavana Bindra as MD for India, Middle East & Africa (IMEA) Region?

22. Which two-wheeler maker has announced its ‘Protect Little Riders’ campaign?

23. Which mutual fund has launched the ‘Sapno ki Kishte’ campaign for Women's Day?

24. Which sports retailer is set to introduce the second edition of the 'Play Your Own Way' campaign, promoting inclusivity and empowerment for women of all ages, backgrounds, and sizes?

25. Which beauty and fashion destination has launched Rihanna’s beauty brand Fenty Beauty in India?

26. Which sports property has launched the campaign ‘Ajab Rang Dikhega’?

27. Which two-wheeler maker has announced its entry into the French market and unveiled its range of vehicles at the Salon du Deux Roues in Lyon, France?

28. Which electric cycle brand has launched its ‘Daddy of all E-cycles’ campaign starring Marathi actor, Upendra Limaye?

29. Which online skill gaming platform has launched the campaign 'Science of Gaming'?

30. Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Ltd has become the first standalone health insurance company to achieve which milestone count of settled claims?

31. Which mutual fund has launched the film ‘Seekh’ to educate investors about the relevance of SIP by drawing parallels from life?

32. Glenn Saldanha has resigned as the chairman and nonexecutive director of which active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) maker following the change of ownership of the company?

33. Which state last week launched India´s first government-backed OTT platform called CSpace?

34. Airbus has signed a contract with which business school for aviation training in India?

35. Which professional services MNC will acquire California-headquartered edtech platform, Udacity?

36. Which company's Dubai arm, Ospree International FZCO, has acquired France-based Le Marche Duty Free SAS (LMDF) at a cost of 5,000 euros?

37. Which quick commerce brand has unveiled its latest campaign, ‘#SuperPapa’?

38. Which beverage brand has released a sequel to its last year’s campaign ‘#everyBODYcan’?

39. On the occasion of Women’s Day, which retailer has unveiled the ‘#Don’tStop’ campaign?

40. Which company is venturing into the decorative paints market with the debut of Haisha Paints?

41. Which energy solutions company, as part of its ‘#WomenInEnergy’ campaign, has launched a digital film on the occasion of International Women’s Day?

42. Which confectionery brand has unveiled the 'Shape of Fun' campaign to introduce new jelly shapes?

43. Which online platform for buying and selling used cars has announced the launch of its month-long campaign 'It’s a Woman’s World' on the occasion of International Women’s Day?

44. Which homegrown fashion brand has unveiled its digital campaign ‘Strength Meets Style’ featuring cricketer Renuka Singh Thakur?

45. Actress Shraddha Kapoor has joined which Pune-based jewelry startup as co-founder?

46. Which snack brand has collaborated with Marvel to launch a range of healthy snacks?

47. Which company has launched the ‘#InvestInWomen’ campaign, showcasing the transformative impact of investing in women across its diverse portfolio of businesses?

48. Which online travel portal commemorated Women’s Day 2024 with the launch of a digital film ‘#BreakTheCage’?

49. Which grocery retailer has partnered with chef and entrepreneur Sanjeev Kapoor to launch a frozen foods brand Precia?

50. Which advertising personality from India was presented with the IAA Golden Compass Award at the 45th IAA World Congress held in Penang, Malaysia?

51. Which Ahmedabad-based full-service clinical research organisation (CRO) has announced the appointment of Mahesh Bhalgat as the Group chief executive officer (CEO)?

52. Which general insurer last week launched a new product called ´Health PowHER´ designed to address women´s healthcare needs at various stages of their lives?

53. Which general insurer last week launched “Insurance Samjho”, a Generative AI powered bot designed to simplify insurance complexities for customers?

54. Which general insurance company has elevated Animesh Das as CEO?

55. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) last week barred which company from acting as the lead manager for any new public issue of debt securities due to alleged fraudulent practices?

56. Which brand has launched its first campaign with the positioning ‘We get kids’ fashion’?

57. Which food company has unveiled its new brand identity, logo, and brand mascot Funzy?

58. Which audio wearable brand, in collaboration with comedian Aishwarya Mohanraj, has launched a campaign taking a stand against the objectification of women in songs?

59. Which hair care brand has launched the campaign ‘#WomenofSubstance’?

60. Which smart wearable and watch manufacturer has partnered with CueZen, a global leader in predictive and generative AI for health, to develop a new generation of smart wearables?

61. Which omnichannel renovations and interior platform has launched its Women’s Day campaign ‘#RethinkThePalette’?

62. Which perfume brand has released a new film starring brand ambassadors and actors Tara Sutaria and Kartik Aryan?

63. Which diversified technology company has introduced its latest GREEN IMPACT campaign ‘Push for Change’, urging the youth to commit to building a better tomorrow?

64. Which brand has launched the ‘#NoJunkChocolateyCrunch’ campaign for its Ragi Bites Choco Sticks?

65. Which luggage brand launched the campaign ‘Give Her Space’ for Women’s Day?

66. Which paint brand has launched ‘Inspired by Kerala, Dedicated to Kerala’ campaign showcasing new heritage-inspired packaging?

67. Which digital healthcare platform has launched the ‘#InspireInclusion’ campaign in honour of International Women’s Day?

68. Which hearing aid technology company has launched a month-long awareness campaign ‘#HearTheChange’?

69. Which multivitamin brand has unveiled the ‘#LookDeeper’ initiative to mark International Women's Day?

70. Which beverage brand has launched a campaign featuring actors Aamir Khan and Darsheel Safary?

71. Which intercity electric bus service launched the ‘#UnloadYourWorries’ campaign for International Women's Day?

72. Which beverage brand has unveiled the 'Argentina Jao, Team Argentina Ka Match Dekho' summer campaign?

73. Which automobile brand has launched the video ‘Silent Dreams’, as part of its social awareness campaign for girl child education based on insights from its Unnati Wings4her programme?

74. Which online credit solution provider launched the campaign 'Inspiring Inclusion: One Loan at a Time' for International Women’s Day?

75. Which brand launched its International Women’s Day campaign ‘How to Eat like a lady’?

76. Which smartphone brand launched its latest digital campaign, ‘The Seat – Celebration of Women in STEM’?

77. Which business group launched the campaign ‘ChangeTheGame’ for Women’s Day?

78. Which mattress brand launched the ‘#SleepFirstHealthFirst’ campaign for Women’s Day and World Sleep Day?

79. Which hair serum brand launched its Women’s Day campaign ‘#ExpressInStyle’?

80. Which healthcare provider last week unveiled the ZAP-X Gyroscopic Radiosurgery Platform, used in carrying out non-invasive brain tumour treatment?

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Biz Quizzard 1040

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period February 26 - March 02. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which company has invested Rs 25 crore in the newly-formed TVS Trucks and Buses Pvt. Ltd., taking its shareholding to 49.9% and thus, becoming an associate company?

2. Which listed AI-powered fintech company has announced acquisition of a 20% strategic stake in US-based enterprise application and AI development company XDuce?

3. Which airline has unveiled ‘Safety Mudras’, its new inflight safety video that seamlessly blends safety instructions with the kaleidoscope of India's vibrant culture?

4. Which interior solutions brand has launched the 'Bas Ghar Sajayenge' campaign, featuring cricketer MS Dhoni?

5. Which apparel brand has reentered the Indian fashion retail market with the opening of its first store in Pacific Mall Delhi?

6. Which IPO-bound company has changed its registered name from Bundl Technologies Pvt Ltd through a special resolution passed by the shareholders?

7. Vijay Shekhar Sharma has stepped down as the non-executive chairman of which payment bank’s board?

8. Which company last week launched what it claimed as the “world’s first aqueous formulation of cholecalciferol”, setting a new benchmark in the treatment of Vitamin D deficiency?

9. Which financial services company has launched the 'Khoobsurat Chinta' campaign for WPL season 2?

10. Which company has acquired the stakes of Aegon India Holding and Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. (BCCL) in Aegon Life Insurance, making it the new promoter?

11. Which pregnancy test kit brand has released a new video campaign ‘#SheCanCarryBoth’ leading up to International Women's Day on March 8?

12. Which paints brand has launched the film 'Sundar Soch Ke Dekh'?

13. Which company has announced the launch of a celebrity voice feature on its SmartSpeakers in collaboration with actors Mammooty, Kichcha Sudeep, and Mahesh Babu?

14. Which jewellery brand has launched the campaign ‘#IGotThis’, featuring cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues, with the Women’s Premier League?

15. Which market development organisation for the gold industry has appointed Sachin Jain as its new CEO, India, effective March 2024?

16. Which entity has launched the 'You are Gold' campaign in India?

17. Which company last week launched Ocrevus (Ocrelizumab), a drug for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS)?

18. Which brand has roped in actor Shah Rukh Khan as brand ambassador for its lemon face wash?

19. Which company has introduced Eon Vogue, a new series of nature-inspired wood-finish home appliances in India?

20. Japanese drug giant Takeda last week announced collaboration with which Indian vaccine maker for manufacturing of its dengue vaccine?

21. Which company has introduced Zakya, a modern point of sale (PoS) solution for retail stores in the small and medium segments?

22. Which life insurance brand has roped in cricketer Smriti Mandhana as brand ambassador?

23. Which digital insurer has launched a campaign to celebrate completion of one year in its new avatar?

24. Which company has launched a public awareness initiative – Project 90 – featuring Soha Ali Khan, Milind Soman, Neelam Soni, and Rohan Bopanna to raise awareness about shingles?

25. Which lifestyle and fashion house has launched the campaign ‘Freedom To Move’, featuring actor Tiger Shroff, to introduce Neo Stretch Fabric, a stretch fabric?

26. Which gaming laptop brand has launched the campaign "IT’S ROG!" in collaboration with comedian Bhuvan Bam?

27. Sri Lankan beverage brand Elephant House has tied up with which company to manufacture, market, distribute and sell its beverages across India?

28. Which brand has unveiled the ‘#BeFreeToPee’ campaign to announce the launch of an app-based solution to empower everybody, and most importantly women, with access to public toilets?

29. Which social media giant has launched the ‘Know What’s Real’ campaign to curb spread of fake information?

30. Britain’s King Charles III has conferred an honorary knighthood on which business personality from India for advancing India-UK business relations?

31. Which online seafood firm has acquired CenSea Inc, a US-based frozen fish and seafood importer and distributor?

32. Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. has announced the introduction of the Earth Edition of which brand?

33. Bharat Petroleum Corporation has roped in which athlete as the brand ambassador for its Premium Petrol ‘Speed’?

34. Which brand has launched the campaign ‘Fab Feel’ for its dark shell cream biscuits?

35. Which sports brand has roped in celebrities Kareena Kapoor Khan, Vineeta Singh, Mary Kom, Masaba Gupta and Faye D’Souza, to champion the cause of women’s cricket in the country?

36. Which dining out platform has launched the ‘Sharma Ji Ki Beti’ campaign?

37. Which brand has launched the initial phase of its extensive ‘#BeSensitiveToOralHealth’ initiative ahead of World Oral Health Day, observed annually on March 20?

38. Which plywood and laminates brand has launched the 'Magnificent 7' campaign as an extension of its festive celebrations ‘Desh ki Raunak’, ahead of upcoming festivals Maha Shivratri and Holi?

39. Which lifestyle technology brand has launched a campaign featuring brand ambassadors and celebrity couple Farhan and Shibani Akhtar?

40. Walt Disney’s local unit Star India will merge with which Reliance Industries (RIL) subsidiary to create the country’s biggest media and entertainment business valued at about $8.5 billion?

41. Which company has executed a “definitive” agreement for the acquisition of the 158-room Courtyard by Marriott Aravali Resort for Rs 315 crore?

42. Private equity firms Convergent Finance and Samara Capital will jointly acquire a 51.8% stake in which food company from Conagra Brands Inc for $78 million (Rs 650 crore)?

43. Which company has entered into settlement and licence agreement with Janssen to commercialise the proposed biosimilar Stelara (Ustekinumab) in the US?

44. Which bank has launched the ‘Smart Choice’ gold loan?

45. Which company has appointed Sudhanshu Vats as Managing Director Designate and Kavinder Singh as Executive Director and Joint Managing Director Designate?

46. Which vernacular web destination in India has announced its strategic expansion into the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region with the launch of OneArabia(dot)me?

47. Which food discovery and ordering app has launched the campaign ‘Take Food Personally’?

48. Which hydration brand has introduced its ‘Turf Finder’ initiative aimed at promoting the love and will for playing sports, amidst the hustle and bustle of India's metropolitan areas?

49. Which diamond jewellery brand has unveiled a new bridal jewellery campaign ‘Bandhan’?

50. The Union Cabinet last week approved incentives for which group’s proposal to set up a semiconductor foundry with a cumulative investment of Rs 91,000 crore?

51. Which casual wear clothing and accessories brand has launched the campaign ‘Trends with benefits’, featuring stand-up comedian, Zakir Khan, and actress Jacqueline Fernandez?

52. Which snack brand has debuted its ‘Shapez' sub-brand, and unveiled Shapez Heartiez, its first 3D heart-shaped potato-based pellet?

53. Which life insurance brand had unveiled a digital campaign spotlighting its product offering, iSelect Guaranteed Future Plus?

54. ALD Automotive India and LeasePlan last week unveiled their new global mobility brand in India, which unites the two companies together under a single common identity. Name it?

55. Which agri-inputs company has appointed Gyanendra Shukla as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer for five years with effect from April 1, 2024?

56. Which beverage brand has launched a new ‘Dil ki Suno’ campaign '#AuratMeinHaiAur'?

57. Which beauty and lifestyle retailer unveiled its latest campaign, ‘#JustSayThanks’ to start a dialogue on women’s behavioural patterns when it comes to accepting compliments?

58. Which hair care brand has roped in actress Ananya Panday as brand ambassador?

59. Which brand has launched the campaign ‘#TakeMySpot’, featuring RCB cricketers Smriti Mandhana, Shreyanka Patil, Richa Ghosh, and comedian Danish Sait, for its face wash?

60. Advent International last week announced the merger of privately held Cohance Lifescience with which listed company to create the first private equity-led listed contract manufacturing company?

61. Which premium jewellery brand is celebrating International Women’s Day with ‘#ShelsEnough’ campaign?

62. Ahead of Women’s Day, which home services company launched the campaign ‘Chhoti Soch’ to create a conversation around dignity of labour for its professionals?

63. Which confectionery brand has launched a new television commercial, featuring actors Saurabh Shukla and Abhishek Banerjee?

64. Which cookware and kitchen appliances brand has unveiled its latest ad campaign ‘#CookTogether’?

65. Which engineering major has commissioned its first indigenously manufactured electrolyzer at the green hydrogen plant in Hazira, Gujarat?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1040 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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