January 5, 2025

Biz Quizzard 1084

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period December 30 - January 04. Hope you enjoy it.

1. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has extended the deadline for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) providers to adhere to its 30% market share limit to which date?

2. Which company is set to exit its 25-year-old joint venture with Wilmar International in a deal worth around $2 billion?

3. Which renewable energy company said Ashish Khanna will take charge as CEO from April 1, 2025?

4. Which company has announced the acquisition of Huminsulin in India from Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) to further enhance its diabetes portfolio?

5. Which edible oil brand has launched its campaign ‘#NewYearOldResolutions’?

6. Which air freshening brand has unveiled a new campaign, recreating its 10-year-old TVC featuring actress Jasmin Bhasin?

7. Which MNC bank has appointed Rajat Verma as CEO of its India operations, effective from March 1?

8. Which men’s apparel brand has launched the ‘Beyond the Green’ campaign in collaboration with luxury lifestyle influencer Anvit Oberoi?

9. Which telecom infrastructure provider has signed a MoU to acquire Delhi-NCR tower company Lotus Tele Infra Private Limited for Rs 13.5 crore?

10. Which cloud kitchen startup last week said that it acquired the South and West India operations of the doughnut and coffee brand Krispy Kreme?

11. Which automobile company has launched its latest campaign, ‘Aisi Care Nowhere’, featuring actor Paresh Pahuja, for promoting its service and genuine parts?

12. Which frozen food brand has unveiled its latest winter campaign 'Dadi Ki Kahaniyan'?

13. Which online travel tech platform last week announced the appointment of co-founder Rikant Pittie as chief executive officer (CEO)?

14. Which design, engineering, and project management consultancy has announced the acquisition of U.S.-based design engineering firm CDI Engineering Solutions (CDI)?

15. Which matrimony platform has signed actor Anil Kapoor as its brand ambassador?

16. Which quick commerce major last week launched 10-minute ambulance service in select areas of Gurugram as a pilot project?

17. Kabeer Biswas is stepping down as the CEO of which instant delivery firm?

18. Which brand has unveiled a new campaign ‘Har Baby ka Pehla Diaper’?

19. Which nutrition supplement brand unveiled its new campaign "Protein Salute” for New Year?

20. Which airline has become the first Indian airline to offer in-flight Wi-Fi internet to passengers on domestic and international routes?

21. Walter Saldanha passed away at the age of 93. He was the co-founder of which advertising agency?

22. China’s Shenzhen Skyworth Digital Technology Co has formed a joint venture with Super Plastronics to locally manufacture and sell TVs in India under which brand?

23. Which general insurance company has announced the appointment of Amit Ganorkar as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer?

24. Which solar company has roped in former cricketer Rahul Dravid as its first brand ambassador?

25. Which company has announced the launch of ‘Pride Hog’, a scientifically developed pig feed range designed to provide optimal nutrition at each stage of a pig’s life cycle?

26. Which pistachios brand has launched “The Better Nut”, its first ad campaign in India?

27. Which purpose-driven FMCG brand has partnered with Zepto to launch the 'Plant Goodness' campaign for a greener 2025?

28. Which smartphone maker has unveiled its latest campaign, ‘Live in the Moment’, featuring actors Siddhant Chaturvedi, Ishaan Khatter, and Vedang Raina?

29. Which premium activewear brand has launched a digital film 'Happy in There' featuring actor Rannvijay Singha?

30. Which cement company has announced the appointment of Suresh Vasant Patil as the new CEO?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1084 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli