Biz Quizzard 1132

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


1. Chitturi Jagapati Rao (CJ Rao), 92, has passed away. He was the founder of which poultry company?

2. India Post has released a customised commemorative ‘My Stamp’ honouring the birth centenary of industrialist Pottipatti Obul Reddy. He was the founder of which dry-cell manufacturer?

3. Anant Goenka, Vice-Chairman of RPG Group, has taken over as President of which industry body for 2025-2026?

4. Which FM radio network has appointed Ashit Kukian as Chief Executive Officer, with effect from December 1, 2025?

5. Which luxury streetwear brand has launched its first luxury eyewear line with the campaign ‘Step Into The Light’, featuring actor Shah Rukh Khan?

6. Which brand has relaunched its winter campaign “Fatt Se Garam”, featuring cricketer and brand ambassador MS Dhoni, for its water heaters?

7. Which one-stop mobility platform has unveiled its new parcel delivery campaign, 'Bus 5 Minute Me', featuring a music video by rapper Khullar G?

8. Which small finance bank has announced actors Ranbir Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna as its new brand ambassador?

9. Which luggage brand has announced actor Ishaan Khatter as its new brand ambassador?

10. Which drug maker has launched its global innovative plaque psoriasis drug Ilumya (tildrakizumab) in the country?

11. Deep Gupta has resigned as the managing director and co-head for Southeast Asia & India at which asset management firm after an 18-year tenure?

12. Which Gurugram-based travel and lifestyle experiences firm will acquire a 60.24% stake in Dubai-based Easy to Travel (ETT), an airport services distribution platform?

13. Which dermaceutical brand has launched the first campaign for its Blemish Free Face Wash?

14. Which omni-channel jewellery brand has released a new regional brand film ‘Written in the Stars’, featuring actress Kayadu Lohar as its regional brand ambassador?

15. Which company has named cricketer MS Dhoni as the new brand ambassador for its Air Conditioners portfolio in India?

16. Which brand has unveiled the campaign ‘Bas Taste Hi Kiya Tha’ for its peanut butter?

17. Which brand has launched the campaign ‘2 Heroes. 2 Star Ingredients. Aur India ka No.1 Body Lotion’ featuring the protagonists of Netflix series ‘The Ba**ds of Bollywood*’?

18. Which bank has appointed cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur as its first female brand ambassador?

19. Which diamond brand unveiled its new campaign ‘Love From Universe’?

20. Which advertising group has elevated Prasoon Joshi as Chairman, and Aditya Kanthy as President and Managing Director for India operations?

21. Which diversified pharmaceutical formulation company has acquired 74.6% stake in Adelaide (Australia)-based pharmaceutical company Noumed Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd for Rs 125 crore?

22. DKT India last week announced the India launch of which premium international condom brand from DKT International Inc., USA?

23. Which life insurance brand has unveiled the campaign ‘Zaroorat Jaisi, Policy Vaisi’, featuring former cricketer Rahul Dravid?

24. Following the completion of the acquisition of Siemens Gamesa’s wind business in India and Sri Lanka by a consortium, what has the newly created independent company been rebranded as?

25. Which company is setting up a facility in Hyderabad to manufacture US-based defence tech player Shield AI’s next-gen Group 3 UAS (unmanned aerial systems) - V-BAT - for military use?

26. Which snack brand has unveiled its new integrated brand campaign, “Kya Baat Hai Ji!”, with actor Pankaj Tripathi?

27. Which baby care brand has launched the film ‘The Golden Minute: Why the First 60 Seconds After Birth Matter Most’ to celebrate 16 years of Project Golden Minute?

28. Which packaged water brand has unveiled its new campaign, ‘Main Nahi Toh Kaun Be’?

29. Which home appliances brand has released a new TVC ‘Sirf Thandi Hawa Nahi Aapka Badappan Bhi Bahar Aayega’, featuring actor Saif Ali Khan, for its air coolers?

30. Which company has acquired 51% of US-based AI solutions provider Commotion for Rs 227 crore (about $26 million)?

31. Which kitchenware company has appointed Umesh Guptaa as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for India?

32. Which retail entity has hired former Flipkart executive Jeyandran Venugopal as president and chief executive officer?

33. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of Vikram Sahu as the CEO of which MNC bank in India?

34. Which staffing solutions company has appointed Suparna Mitra, former CEO of Titan’s Watches & Wearables division, as MD and CEO, effective 2 February 2026?

35. The government has approved a one-year extension for Arun Singh as chairman of which PSU?

36. Credlix, the lending subsidiary of Singapore-headquartered Moglix, an ecommerce portal for industrial goods, has invested Rs 80 crore for two-thirds stake in which Delhi-based NBFC?

37. Which sports bikes maker has launched its collection of watches in India in collaboration with Titan, with prices starting at Rs 16,000?

38. Which company last week announced the launch of the AeroCrop Agricultural UAS, a precision-agriculture drone designed to deliver reliable, accurate, and high-output field performance?

39. To mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PwD), which food delivery platform has released a short film centred on its hearing-impaired delivery partners?

40. Which company has announced a joint venture with Japan’s JFE Steel, as part of which it will sell its subsidiary Bhushan Power & Steel’s integrated steel facility in Odisha to the 50:50 JV?

41. Which Danish eyewear brand has entered the Indian market through a strategic partnership with ZEISS India?

42. Which pharma company has expanded its pet care portfolio with the launch of PetStar Delight, marking its entry into India’s Rs 1,500-crore cat food market?

43. Which alternative asset manager with mid-market focus has hired UBS AG head of Mumbai branch Sandeep Agarwal as its new chief executive officer?

44. Which brand has launched its new Ghee Roasted Nuts cookies through its new campaign, drawing from familiar kitchen moments associated with ghee-roasted ingredients?

45. Which tequila brand has released its first brand film ‘100 or Nothing’ in India as part of its entry into the market?

46. Which smart devices brand announced six new brand ambassadors - Jasprit Bumrah, Smriti Mandhana, Jonathan, Armaan Malik, Kush Maini, and Nitanshi Goel?

47. Which digital travel platform has unveiled the digital campaign “Amazing Hotel Prices”, featuring entertainment personalities Sunil Grover, Ekta Kapoor, Chunky Panday, and Varun Sharma?

48. Which denim brand has unveiled its new campaign, featuring actors Ananya Panday and Lakshya?

49. Which haircare brand has launched a digital film for Karthigai Deepam, accompanied by the ‘#BraidOfLight’ user-generated content contest?

50. Which company will set up what is claimed as India’s first integrated 6 GW solar photovoltaic ingot and wafer manufacturing plant in Anakapalli in Andhra Pradesh?

51. Which staffing solutions company has elevated Lohit Bhatia as CEO, effective 1st January 2026?

52. Which spend management and SaaS-led fintech company will acquire Rivpe Technology Private Limited (Rio.Money)?

53. Which payments bank has received Reserve Bank of India’s in-principle approval for conversion into a small finance bank?

54. Which Kolkata-based storage and logistics solutions company is acquiring 106-year-old Kesoram Industries?

55. Which health and regenerative wellness centre has announced the onboarding of actor-entrepreneurs Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani as strategic investors?

56. Which premium furniture manufacturer and retailer has appointed Abhijeet Sonar as its new CEO?

57. Which mutual fund has introduced a new investor education initiative titled ‘SIP karo, SIPizen bano’?

58. Which bank has introduced its latest advertising campaign under the ‘Masterstroke’ platform with brand ambassador and former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar?

59. Which MNC has agreed to buy Warner Bros Discovery’s TV, film studios, and streaming division for $72 billion?

60. Simone Tata passed away last week at the age of 95. She was the Chairperson Emeritus of which retail entity?

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Biz Quizzard 1131

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period November 24 - 29. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which Indian-origin business personality has decided to leave the UK as the Labour-led government prepares a potential tax shake-up targeting the super-rich?

2. Which company has acquired infrastructure developer Trade Castle Tech Park, which owns sizeable land parcels, for Rs 231.34 crore?

3. Which automobile company has unveiled an experiential museum in Bengaluru?

4. Which company has launched an all-women operated warehousing facility in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, in collaboration with the Indian subsidiary of French multinational firm L’Oreal?

5. Which online travel company has appointed Siddhartha Gupta as chief executive, effective 25 November 2025?

6. Which brand has unveiled a digital film featuring mother-daughter actress duo Tanuja and Kajol for its Muesli?

7. Which global beauty brand known for its fresh, handmade, and cruelty-free cosmetics, has officially re-entered India with the launch of its online store?

8. Which MNC has unveiled a new campaign ‘Tap Your Phone, Pay in Style’, featuring actor Ishaan Khattar, for mobile contactless payments?

9. Which ready-to-cook Asian cuisine brand has introduced its new campaign, 'Not Mangaya, Ghar Pe Banaya,' featuring chef Ranveer Brar?

10. The total electric vehicle (EV) registrations have crossed which annual milestone for the first time in the country?

11. Which Mumbai-based company’s board has approved the acquisition of the remaining 30% stake in its subsidiary Swiss Parenterals?

12. Which microfinance company has appointed Venkatesh Krishnan, a former HDFC Bank executive, as its managing director & chief executive officer?

13. The Delhi High Court has restrained Delhi-based Pelican Tobacco Co from using the name, trade dress, and labels like that of which trademark till the latter’s infringement suit is decided?

14. Which mid-sized IT services company has acquired TestDevLab, a Latvia-headquartered software quality engineering company, to strengthen its presence in the European region?

15. Four trademarks owned by which French luxury brand have been recognised as well-known marks in India by the Delhi High Court?

16. Which company has partnered with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as an official colour partner for three years?

17. Which company, a joint venture between Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) and IndoSpace, has acquired six industrial and logistics parks worth Rs 3,000 crore?

18. Which MNC last week said it has expanded its snacking portfolio in the country with the launch of Red Rock Deli - a gourmet chips brand?

19. Which integrated clean energy conglomerate has launched the ‘Always Clean, Always On’ campaign?

20. Tata Motors last week relaunched which brand with an entry price of Rs 11.5 lakh (ex-showroom)?

21. Advertising personality Ram Sehgal has passed away. He was the former president of which ad agency?

22. Which sports company has appointed Ramprasad Sridharan as Managing Director for India?

23. Which company has acquired a 29% stake in GMR Kalinga Solar Power for Rs 3.6 crore?

24. Which asset management company (AMC) has launched the 'Plan for Life' investor education campaign?

25. Which snacks company has launched the campaign “Life Mein Khali Pet Kuchh Nahi Hota”, featuring actors Tara Sutaria, Krithi Shetty, and Ridhi Dogra?

26. Which jewellery brand has announced celebrity couple Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput Kapoor as its new brand ambassadors?

27. Which brand has announced the launch of ‘Take It Outside’, its new athleisure campaign for the season?

28. Which diaper brand has introduced a new campaign featuring the ‘Geelu Monster’?

29. Which brand has unveiled the 'Maa sab jaanti hai, maa sach jaanti hai’ campaign for its ginger garlic paste?

30. Which company has signed an MoU with the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB)to set up a data centre campus in Visakhapatnam with an investment of $11 billion?

31. Which company has rebranded its data center venture ‘Cloudfiniti’ as ‘Vyoma’?

32. Which paint company’s subsidiary plans to set up its second manufacturing facility in the UAE at an investment of AED 140 million (about Rs 340 crore)?

33. Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (M&M) said it had achieved electric vehicles sales worth over which milestone mark in H1 FY26?

34. Which group’s defence and aerospace unit has acquired Flight Simulation Technique Centre (FSTC), India’s largest pilot training company, for an enterprise value of Rs 820 crore?

35. Which hospitality company’s wholly owned overseas subsidiary Aries Holdings has acquired 25% of Sofitel The Palm FZE, a major luxury beach front property on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai?

36. Which automobile brand has rolled out the ‘Mind Drive’ hypnosis experience?

37. Which brand has rolled out a new campaign, ‘Invest in Iron’, featuring cricketer MS Dhoni on World Iron Deficiency Day?

38. Which trading and investment platform has launched its latest brand campaign, ‘Born to Trade’?

39. Which bank has launched a credit literacy initiative, ‘Score Kya Hua’?

40. In a landmark shift for intellectual property, India has accepted the world’s first scientifically represented olfactory trademark - a rose-like fragrance embedded in tyres by which company?

41. Which logistics company last week announced the appointment of Rajendra Singh Shekhawat as the Chief Executive Officer?

42. Which chyawanprash brand has launched the ‘Systematic Immunity Plan (S.I.P.)’ campaign?

43. Which brand has introduced the MostlySane Collection, a new youth-focused bottom wear line created in collaboration with digital creator and actor Prajakta Koli?

44. Which eye hospitals network has released a new cataract awareness film 'Is this Love?', starring model, actor, and fitness icon Milind Soman?

45. Which sunflower oil brand has unveiled the ‘Coaching the Coach’ campaign, featuring former cricketer Rahul Dravid?

46. Which Indore-based beer brand has unveiled its latest brand film designed to champion the brand’s core philosophy of “Live The Chill”?

47. Which health and fitness platform has roped in actor Shahid Kapoor as brand ambassador?

48. Which skincare brand has launched a digital campaign featuring actor Omi Vaidya and CEO Malini Adapureddy?

49. Tanooraa Swetha Menon, Mitlaj and Shahin Farzeen have launched what is claimed as India’s first integrated wellness ecosystem created specifically for adults over forty. Name it?

50. TVS Motor Company and BMW Motorrad have achieved which cumulative production milestone under their partnership?

51. Mahindra & Mahindra has introduced its seven-seater starting at Rs 19.95 lakhs. What has it been branded as?

52. Which holding company based in Toronto has acquired MW Eat Ltd, which owns some of Britain’s most iconic Indian restaurants?

53. Apple is set to open its fifth store in India on December 11. Which city?

54. Manish Bandlish has resigned as the MD of which milk supplier?

55. Which ultra-luxury skin-care brand, which was first launched in South Africa last year, has been introduced in the India market?

56. Which company last week announced the launch of its first Breathefree Lung Wellness Center in Delhi’s Lajpat Nagar, touted as India's first fully integrated lung diagnostics and wellness facility?

57. Which entity last week said it has set a Guinness World Record for conducting the largest career advice programme session in a single day in Mumbai?

58. Which commercial vehicle manufacturer’s wholly owned subsidiary has incorporated a vehicle assembly unit in Saudi Arabia?

59. Which instant coffee brand has unveiled the campaign ‘Not Just Your Regular Coffee’, featuring actors Abhay Verma and Pratibha Ranta?

60. Which French aerospace and defence giant last week inaugurated its world's largest LEAP engine MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) facility in Hyderabad?

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Biz Quizzard 1130

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period November 17 - 22. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which company is set to enter India’s fast-growing pet foods market with the brand ‘Waggies’?

2. Which company has introduced GraphenGlide, an eco-friendly graphene-based solid dry lubricant product in the market?

3. Which sports nutrition and high-protein snacking brand has launched a digital campaign featuring actress Janhvi Kapoor for its Chocolate Protein Bar?

4. Which baby care brand has launched a 1001-song album, offering culturally relevant music in 7 languages to aid baby growth and entertainment?

5. Which matrimony portal has launched a campaign featuring actors Neena Gupta and Bijendra Kala?

6. Which denim and fashion brand has released a new series of digital films featuring actor Meezan Jaffri?

7. Which messaging platform has launched the film ‘Baatan Hi Baatan Mein’?

8. Which personal care brand has collaborated with Amazon Prime Video’s popular web series, The Family Man, to reshape the perception of masculinity and male self-care in India?

9. Which hospitality platform has unveiled a film featuring Orhan Awatramani (Orry) and film producer Boney Kapoor?

10. Which group’s arm, Voltsun Labs, will foray into the green energy sector through a Rs 1,743 crore greenfield solar cell and module manufacturing facility in Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh?

11. Which IT company from India, in collaboration with Nvidia, last week launched an innovation lab in Santa Clara, California?

12. AstraZeneca Pharma India and which company have announced a “second brand partnership” for Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate (SZC) in India - used to treat hyperkalaemia?

13. Which state last week launched KEO, a compact, affordable, AI-ready personal computer designed and developed entirely in Karnataka to bridge the State’s digital access gap?

14. Which UR Advanced Therapeutics brand has entered into a pact with Japanese Teijin Group to jointly explore opportunities in India and Japan?

15. Which celebration wear brand has released a new wedding campaign ‘Crafted in Confidence’, fronted by actor Meezaan Jafri?

16. Which chyawanprash brand has launched the campaign ‘Beemaar Ya Taiyyar’, featuring actor Akshay Kumar?

17. Which business group has launched its latest film, “Aapke Safar Ke Humsafar”, under its ongoing campaign?

18. The Cycling Federation of India and which group have launched the Tour de Thar, India’s first desert race?

19. Which MNC has brought its Rimegepant (Orally Disintegrating Tablet -ODT) to India, to treat acute migraine, in adults with a previous insufficient response to triptan?

20. Which company has entered into an exclusive distribution partnership with Germany-based cosnova Beauty to bring the ‘essence’ cosmetics brand to India?

21. Arunachalam Vellayan, 72, passed away last week. He was the former chairman of which business group?

22. Which electric two-wheeler maker last week announced its entry into the UK market?

23. Which company last week said it has inked a pact with leading packaging solutions provider SIG to introduce liquid cough and cold medication in single serve spouted pouches?

24. Which motorcycle brand has launched the two-minute animated film “125 years on, we’re still Made Like a Gun”?

25. Which menswear brand has launched the campaign 'Just Say It' for Men’s Day?

26. Which brand has launched a nationwide bridal campaign for its regional heritage jewellery collections ‘Anantara’, ‘Padma Ranjini’, ‘Rajashree’, and ‘Raasvi’?

27. Which company has introduced Barcelona-based eyewear brand Meller in India and announced a creative partnership with global pop-culture company Popmart?

28. Which company has rolled out a digital safety campaign under Har Ghar Surakshit program for its new Neo Digital Locks range?

29. Which pet care brand has launched the campaign ‘Hooman Di Wedding Sale’?

30. Which cement company is buying Vadraj Energy (Gujarat) for Rs 200 crores from JSW Cement and Alpha Alternatives Holdings?

31. Which company and BAE Systems have bagged a contract from the Indian Army for supply of BvS10 Sindhu – a specialised all-terrain armoured vehicle?

32. RPSG Ventures, a strategic arm of RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, has signed definitive agreements to acquire a 40% stake in FSP Design Private Ltd, the company behind which luxury fashion label?

33. Which windows and doors brand has launched new ad films capturing the relatable chaos of household preparations during wedding season?

34. Which hygiene brand marked World Toilet Day with the campaign ‘Hygiene Ki Aadat’?

35. Which men’s grooming and lifestyle brand unveiled a new brand film with actor Bobby Deol to mark International Men’s Day?

36. Which company has announced a new cross-border payments campaign, ‘Get Paid, Not Played’?

37. Which packaged water brand has released its latest campaign, ‘#DrinkItUp 2.0’, featuring brand ambassador and actress Deepika Padukone?

38. Which oral care brand has announced the launch of Pronamel, a globally trusted toothpaste formulated to strengthen and protect tooth enamel, in India?

39. Which brand has launched the ‘Don’t Snooze the Snore’ film to raise awareness about sleep apnea?

40. Which company has emerged as the most valuable Indian brand, valued at nearly $45 billion, as per the Kantar BrandZ rankings?

41. Which company has launched its first smartphone, the Wobble One, marking a significant expansion into the mid-premium segment?

42. Marriott International last week announced the global debut of which brand with the opening of 26 hotels in India?

43. Which D2C ergonomic brand has collaborated with homegrown activewear brand HRX to launch a Barefoot Sock Shoe?

44. Which smartphone maker launched the Find X9 Series with its latest brand campaign, ‘Make Your Moment’?

45. Which digital healthcare company launched the campaign ‘#PowerUpGuys’ for International Men’s Day?

46. Which fashion brand has launched the second edition of 'Saj Dhaj Ke' campaign?

47. Which skincare brand has released a new digital campaign, featuring actor Rohit Saraf, to introduce its Body Milk variant formulated with hyaluronic acid?

48. To mark World Television Day, which DTH brand unveiled a new brand campaign, “Sach Mein… Social Ho Jao” (Get Truly… Social)?

49. Which jewellery brand has launched the film ‘Kasturi’?

50. JSW MG Motor India last week said the MG Windsor has crossed which cumulative sales milestone in just over 13 months since its launch on September 11, 2024?

51. Which company has marked its entry into the premium whisky category with the launch of Seven Islands Pure Malt Whisky?

52. Mahindra Holidays & Resorts is set to foray into the leisure hospitality business through a subsidiary under which brand?

53. Sunil Paliwal, Chairperson, Chennai Port Authority and Kamarajar Port Ltd, has been appointed as chairman of which entity?

54. Which Indian industrialist was awarded the degree of Doctor of Science (Economics) by the University of London?

55. Which logistics solutions provider has announced a long-term partnership with cricketer Abhishek Sharma, naming him as its newest brand ambassador?

56. Which soyabean oil brand has launched the campaign ‘#SehatBadiyaTohSabBadiya’, featuring actor Akshay Kumar?

57. Which biscuit brand has launched 'Adengappa Kadhaigal 2.0' to help parents in Tamil Nadu make story time more interactive, imaginative, and engaging for their children?

58. Which instant noodles brand has teamed up with Kerala-based rapper, composer, and actor Neeraj Madhav to launch the rap anthem “Pottatte Padakkam!”?

59. Which STEM-based educational toy brand has released the film ‘#RealLearning0Screens’?

60. Skoda Auto Volkswagen India (SAVWIPL) has crossed which cumulative local vehicle production milestone in the country?

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Biz Quizzard 1129

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period November 10 - 15. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which global industry body has elected Shailesh Chandra, MD & CEO of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, as its president for a term starting November 1?

2. Sharad Malhotra has been appointed as the MD of which paint company?

3. Varun Berry has stepped down as the chief executive, managing director and vice-chairman of which company?

4. Which drugmaker last week announced a partnership with Emcure Pharma to launch its Poviztra, semaglutide injection 2.4 mg, in India?

5. Which electronics maker will acquire defence and maritime equipment makers Elcome and Navicom?

6. Which exchange last week announced the appointment of Vivek Singla as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)?

7. Which company last week announced its entry into the premium electric vehicle two-wheeler segment and will launch AEROX-E and EC-06 in the Indian market in 2026?

8. Which real estate group last week announced its entry into the emerging asset class of premium senior living with the launch of ‘Elements’ at its integrated township in Chennai?

9. Which global leader in premium metal and sustainable payment cards has announced its entry into the Indian market with an investment of $250 million across technology, real estate, and services?

10. Which corporate trust has inducted Neville Tata, son of chairman Noel Tata, and group veteran and former Titan managing director Bhaskar Bhat, to the board?

11. Which group announced its entry into the battery energy storage systems (BESS) business with a 1126 MW/3530 MWh project at Khavda in Gujarat?

12. Which company has unveiled a new wedding campaign, featuring its signature 1302 series watches?

13. Which smartphone maker has unveiled a campaign with 3 films, Chef of the season', 'Shop like a pro', and 'Your new styling partner', to highlight its AI capabilities?

14. Which motorcycle brand has launched the campaign ‘Ek Raasta Hai Zindagi’?

15. Which automobile company launched its ‘#MomentsBeforeMoments’ wedding campaign?

16. Which hospitality company has unveiled a new social campaign 'Icons of India | The soul of true Indian luxury', featuring Princess Gauravi Kumari of Jaipur?

17. Which home improvement retailer brand has launched its campaign ‘Genie’, featuring actor Rajkummar Rao?

18. Which paint company has launched the campaign “Truly Italian,” featuring actor Dino Morea, for its WoodTech Emporio?

19. Which language learning app has launched a campaign featuring stand-up comics Samay Raina and Kunal Kamra?

20. Which company’s Bangladesh distributor, ACI Motors Ltd, entered the Guinness World Records for achieving the largest-ever tractor deliveries in a single day?

21. OTT platform JioHotstar has crossed which downloads milestone on Google Play in India?

22. Which company has introduced Luminéve, a new skincare brand developed around the science of the skin’s nocturnal repair cycle and circadian rhythm?

23. Which in-app fashion platform’s youth-focused brand Glitchez has launched its debut campaign with a reimagined take on Ritviz’s hit track Udd Gaye?

24. Which health insurance brand has launched a campaign with the message 'Health Insurance Lena Smart Hai.'?

25. Which general insurance brand has launched the digital film ‘Sharmaji Aur Vermaji Ki Smart Car Insurance Shopping’?

26. Which brand has launched its new Fall/Winter 2025 campaign, ‘Life with HEATTECH: In the Cabin’, featuring actress Kareena Kapoor Khan?

27. Which broking company has launched the ‘Investment Mein No Confusion’ campaign?

28. Which trading and investment services company hosted its first-ever Cyclothon 2025, ‘Pedal Karo Apne Style Se’, on 9th November 2025?

29. Which motorcycle brand has unveiled a campaign film, created in collaboration with the Royal Albert Hall in London and London-based composer Rushil Ranjan, for the launch of its new edition?

30. Which company has secured its first ever Chinese market approval for its antidepressant, VenlafaxineExtended-Release (ER) capsules (75 mg and 150 mg)?

31. Which celebrity has announced his foray into the premium spirits market with his own vodka label, RANGEELA Vodka?

32. Which company has announced the launch of Pixxaro, a new broadleaf weed (BLW) control solution for wheat in India?

33. Which company has announced the launch of NuCode, a pioneering brand dedicated to advanced biological solutions for soil and plant health?

34. Which LED lighting brand has signed actor Ranbir Kapoor as its brand ambassador?

35. Which e-mobility brand has unveiled a new campaign ‘Made for More’, featuring actor and reality show personality Rannvijay Singha?

36. Which UPI app has unveiled a new phase of its campaign with the positioning ‘The UPI app for people in hurry’?

37. Which jewellery brand has launched its latest campaign, ‘Unlock with Love,’ unveiling a new collection through a social experiment?

38. Entrepreneur Isha Jain has announced the launch of a contemporary activewear and self-health lifestyle brand built on the philosophy of mindful, purposeful movement. What has it been named?

39. Which fashion brand has rolled out its latest campaign, ‘Embrace the Chill’?

40. Which company and Manulife have announced an agreement to form a 50:50 life insurance joint venture, subject to regulatory approval?

41. Which company has executed a share purchase agreement with BlueScope Steel to buy the remaining 50% stake in their joint venture for a cash consideration of Rs 1,100 crore?

42. Which men's fashion brand has partnered with Sufi artist Bismil for the campaign "Keeping It Alive”?

43. Which entity has launched its India-focused campaign, 'It's Aaj Ka Gold,' targeting digitally-savvy young investors?

44. Which eyewear brand launched the 'Ek Tara Test' campaign for Children’s Day?

45. Which plastic products and moulded furniture manufacturer launched the campaign Yeh Kursi Hai Mahaan!’ for elections?

46. Which footwear brand has released a new campaign, featuring singer and actor Himesh Reshammiya?

47. Which imaging and healthcare technology company has released a new brand film, turning the spotlight on how diagnostic technology is being used in remote parts of Spiti Valley?

48. Which fresh food brand has introduced a new ready-to-cook Pancake Batter, marking its entry into the broader breakfast category?

49. Emami has announced a full-scale rebranding of its Ayurvedic haircare brand Kesh King. What is the new name?

50. Which company has launched Biscoff cookies in India in partnership with Belgium-based Lotus Bakeries?

51. German asset manager DWS Group will pick up a 40% stake in which asset managed company’s alternatives business?

52. Hero Future Energies (HFE) last week signed a pact with which state government to develop renewable energy generation projects?

53. Which commercial vehicle manufacturer has named Torsten Schmidt new Managing Director and CEO from early 2026?

54. Which entity has partnered with Saudi Arabia’s MASAH Construction Company to jointly explore opportunities for natural gas distribution in key industrial cities across the Kingdom?

55. Which mid-tier IT solutions provider has appointed Aditya Jayaraman as its India country head?

56. Which personal care brand and Reebok have launched a limited-edition collection titled ‘Reborn in My Kicks’ to spotlight stories of women who have rebuilt their lives with strength and purpose?

57. Which life insurance brand has launched the campaign ‘Zimmedariyaan Humse Baantiye, Halka Lagega’?

58. Which pharma company launched the ‘#SeeBeyondSugar’ campaign on World Diabetes Day to raise awareness about diabetic retinopathy?

59. Which state last week informed it had commenced the dispatch of India’s largest-ever copper concentrate consignment to China?

60. Which company has signed definitive agreements to acquire 51% stake in Sparsh Infratech, the owning company of the luxury wellness retreat brand Atmantan?

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Biz Quizzard 1128

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period November 03 - 08. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which company has completed the acquisition of Hindusthan Natural Glass, India’s largest glass bottle manufacturer, concluding a long-winding bankruptcy process that started 4 years ago?

2. Adani Solar has crossed which milestone of shipping of solar modules across domestic and international markets?

3. Which luxury entertainment space for kids, present in Dubai Mall, is expected to enter India by 2026, with its first launch in Mumbai's Jio World Plaza?

4. Which chocolate brand has been relaunched through the 'Take Pleasure' campaign, featuring actress Mrunal Thakur as brand ambassador?

5. Which antacid brand has rolled out its latest campaign, ‘Shaadi Ki Buffetbaazi’, celebrating the joy and indulgence of Indian wedding feasts?

6. Which brand has joined hands once again with LoveChild Masaba to unveil the ‘Trousseau Collection’, a new line of luggage that redefines wedding and festive travel?

7. Which fashion jewellery brand has roped in actresses Sanya Malhotra and Priyanka Mohan as new brand ambassadors, and has launched the campaign “Fashion Ki Favourite Jewellery”?

8. Which beverage brand has launched the Kerala Piravi campaign?

9. Which real estate company has announced cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur as its new brand ambassador?

10. Which company and US-based Invesco have completed the formation of their asset management joint venture following the former’s acquisition of a 60% ownership stake in Invesco Asset Management India?

11. Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, is setting up a dedicated research centre for immunotherapeutics and regenerative medicines with the CSR arm of which drug maker?

12. Which drug maker has entered into definitive agreements to acquire 100% stake in Inzpera Healthscience?

13. Which automobile brand has unveiled a collaboration featuring Sitar maestro Rishab Rikhiram Sharma?

14. Which automobile company has unveiled its new brand campaign, ‘Shift Into The New’, featuring cricketer MS Dhoni?

15. Which beauty brand has unveiled the campaign 'We Got You, Girl!', featuring actress Taapsee Pannu, to celebrate women’s individuality during India’s wedding season?

16. Which saree destination has unveiled its latest festive campaign, featuring actress Rukmini Vasanth?

17. Which spice brand has launched the campaign “Taste’la, Feeling’la Vera Level” (In both taste and feeling, it is next level.) in Tamil?

18. Which bank has unveiled its new brand film ‘Rishta’?

19. Which gym brand has launched a campaign targeting people who buy gym memberships but rarely go?

20. Which company has established Nucelion Therapeutics, a wholly-owned subsidiary, to engage in contract research and manufacturing for cell and gene therapies?

21. Which MNC has agreed to buy Tylenol maker Kenvue Inc. for roughly $40 billion?

22. Which industry body has elevated Coromandel International CEO S Sankarasubramanian as Chairman?

23. Which realty developer has appointed vice-chairman Kulin Lalbhai as the chairman?

24. Which stock broking entity has appointed Bhuvaneshwari A as its new managing director and chief executive officer, effective November 1?

25. Which automobile MNC has appointed Sharad Agarwal, who previously led Lamborghini India, as country head for India?

26. Hyundai Motor India last week launched an upgraded version of which compact sports utility vehicle, starting at Rs 7,89,900 (ex-showroom)?

27. Satyakam Arya, the current MD and CEO of Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, will be the new global president and CEO of which Japanese commercial vehicle company, from April 1, 2026?

28. Which two-wheeler maker last week unveiled a micro electric four-wheeler under a new 'Novus' range at the global two-wheeler exhibition EICMA 2025 in Milan?

29. Which company last week said it is acquiring Tata Steel Limited’s ferrochrome plant in Kalinganagar, Odisha, for Rs 610 crore?

30. Gopichand P H died at the age of 85 in London last week. He was the chairman of which conglomerate?

31. Which biscuits and dairy products maker last week announced Rakshit Hargave as its new chief executive officer and executive director?

32. Which wealth management firm has launched its first brand campaign, ‘Your Wealth is Your First Startup?

33. Which baby skincare brand launched the ‘A Touch of Truth’ campaign as a tribute to nurses?

34. Which homegrown value e-commerce platform has unveiled its new brand campaign, ‘Mehnat Ki Kamayi, Haq Se Bachao’?

35. Which mattress brand has unveiled its new brand identity and positioning, ‘Designed to De-Stress’, marking a shift in focus from sleep innovation to overall wellbeing?

36. Which state tourism board has launched a campaign film in collaboration with sitar virtuoso Anoushka Shankar?

37. Which fashion brand has unveiled its new campaign ‘#FreeStyleIt’, featuring cricketer Surya Kumar Yadav as brand ambassador?

38. On World Stress Awareness Day, which paint brand launched the film ‘Wall Therapy by Calista’?

39. Which visa processing platform has launched the campaign "All Set, But No Visa Yet?"?

40. Maruti Suzuki India has crossed which cumulative sales milestone in the domestic market?

41. Which real estate investment trust (REIT) will acquire a 100% interest in Ecoworld, a 7.7 million sq ft grade-A office campus spread over 48 acres on Outer Ring Road in Bengaluru, for Rs 13,125 crore?

42. Which multi-national engineering company is moving the global headquarters of its metals business to Mumbai?

43. Which fertiliser company has announced former cricketer Rahul Dravid as brand ambassador across its product portfolio?

44. Which mutual fund has unveiled its latest investor awareness campaign, ‘Copy Paste’?

45. Which travel fintech brand has unveiled its Winter Release with an insight-driven campaign titled “Travellers on Our Mind. All the Time”?

46. Which deodorant brand has unveiled its latest campaign, ‘Maidan Mein Utro’, featuring cricketer Smriti Mandhana?

47. Which snack brand has released a film “jugalbandi”, featuring actors Ritwik Bhowmik and Shreya Chaudhry for its Date Bites?

48. Which new-age trading platform has launched its latest digital video campaign (DVC) 'Aa gaya High Performance ka Zamaana'?

49. Which brand has launched ‘Here Now’, its first joint brand campaign for life insurance and general insurance?

50. Which two-and three-wheeler manufacturer last week announced that it has entered into agreements to divest its stake in bike-taxi aggregator Rapido for Rs 287.93 crore?

51. Which Bengaluru-based integrative medical centre is venturing into the AYUSH-led hospital care segment, launching a 100-bed facility named SUGHA in Hoskote, Bengaluru?

52. Which educational publishing company has unveiled the digital film 'Aaj Din Me Kitna Muskuraye?', narrated by actor Piyush Mishra?

53. Which at-home beauty services platform has onboarded actress Sakshi Tanwar to promote its newly launched Korean Body Polishing service?

54. Which spice brand has announced actor Hrithik Roshan as its official brand ambassador?

55. Which personal care brand has partnered with the Indian Women’s Ice Hockey Team to launch its new campaign ‘#StrongWomenSoftSkin’?

56. Which solar solutions company has appointed former cricketer and Tamil Nadu head coach Hemang Badani as its brand ambassador?

57. Legacy mobile retailer Sangeetha Mobiles has officially rebranded itself. What is the new name?

58. Which consumer electronics manufacturer’s India head and chairman Manish Sharma has put in his papers?

59. Which company will acquire Mumbai-based Clean Coats Private Limited for Rs 120 crore?

60. For the first time ever, which Indian drug maker saw its US sales of innovative medicines overtaking generics sales in the second quarter of the financial year?

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Biz Quizzard 1127

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period October 27 - November 01. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which company has acquired 51% stake in Peanut Butter and Jelly, the company behind Get-A-Way (GAW) brand ice creams, for Rs 9 crore?

2. Which automotive manufacturer has picked up a 10% stake in renewable energy company OMC Power?

3. Which financial services company has appointed former Standard Chartered India and South Asia CEO Zarin Daruwala as group chief executive officer?

4. Which pharma company has appointed Deepak Arora as Managing Director for India, effective October 27?

5. Lavanya Pachisia has stepped down as the CEO of which lingerie and intimate wear brand?

6. Which premium hotel brand of PRISM (earlier known as Oravel Stays) will be entering the wildlife tourism segment in India, with plans to launch 10 hotel properties in six months?

7. Which company has launched 'Unfold', marking its entry into the sexual wellness segment?

8. Which lab-grown diamond and fine jewellery brand launched the campaign “This Diwali, Gift a Diamond to the Woman Who Already Is”?

9. Which Korean dry ramen brand has launched the campaign “K for Krazy. K for Korean.”?

10. Which metal producer has entered the Kerala market with the launch of its premium roofing range, SEL Tiger roofing sheets?

11. Elon Musk last week unveiled his own version of Wikipedia, the crowdsourced online encyclopedia, with entries edited by xAI, his artificial intelligence company. What is it called?

12. Which steel company has appointed Gautam Malhotra as the chief executive officer with effect from October 28?

13. Karthik Balagopalan has stepped down as the India MD of which sports brand?

14. Renault India will relaunch which SUV brand in India on January 26 next year?

15. Which Saudi Arabian low-cost airline will launch operations into India with “four to five” destinations in 2026?

16. Which skincare brand has launched its new Gentle Exfoliating SA Range, featuring Sara Tendulkar as the face of the campaign?

17. Which brand has launched Choco Meltz, a squeezable molten chocolate in a convenient Rs 5 pack, available across Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana?

18. Which personal care brand launched a refreshed campaign for its Skin Fruits Moisturising Cream, featuring actress Sanya Malhotra?

19. Which re-commerce platform has unveiled the campaign, “Welcome to Refurbia”, a storytelling experience that brings to life how pre-owned devices are given a second chance?

20. Which MNC has introduced a new global corporate identity, the first major redesign of its brand in almost 25 years, with the tagline “Food. Drinks. Smiles.”?

21. Which MNC last week became the first company to reach $5 trillion in market value?

22. Which company has announced its foray into the alcoholic beverages sector, with a partnership between its African subsidiaries and Carlsberg Breweries A/S for their brand of beer, Carlsberg?

23. Which edible oil brand has launched its campaign ‘Bhojan Bahini’ (The Food Force) in West Bengal, featuring former cricketer Sourav Ganguly and actor Abir Chatterjee?

24. Which water purifier brand has unveiled its latest digital campaign, ‘The Honest Warranty’?

25. As the Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to an end, which condom brand has launched the ad 'The Other G-Spot'?

26. Which snack brand has launched the campaign ‘Desi Bhoot Bachao’ (Save Our Indian Ghosts), poking fun at India’s Halloween obsession?

27. Which perfume brand has unveiled a new campaign. featuring actor Siddhant Chaturvedi, for its fragrance RUSH?

28. Which menswear brand has launched the ‘The Young Gentlemen’ campaign?

29. Which beverage brand has launched ‘Extra Josh’, pitched as India’s first tea blend with added natural caffeine?

30. India’s total installed electricity capacity has crossed which milestone mark as of September 30, 2025?

31. Which company has entered into a long-term master franchise agreement to bring Italian fashion brand, MAX&Co to India?

32. Which two-wheeler major last week said it has entered France in partnership with GD France?

33. Which MNC is partnering with Mahindra to bring Digital Car Key technology to Indian vehicles?

34. Which company has launched Korean-inspired ice candies Subak and Shark in India?

35. Which peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform has unveiled its new brand film “Lending Story”?

36. Which menswear brand has launched the campaign 'The Bollywood Wedding', featuring film maker Karan Johar and actor Rohit Saraf?

37. Which Ayurvedic beauty brand has launched a significant rebrand with its new identity, "Breathe Life”?

38. Which home appliance brand has announced a collaboration with filmmaker Karan Johar for its latest multi-film campaign?

39. Which global jewellery brand has announced the appointment of Jennifer Lopez as its new brand ambassador?

40. Which city will host India's first Taj-branded residences by December 2027?

41. Which drugmaker has elevated Achin Gupta, currently global COO, as its new global chief executive officer and managing director, effective April 1, 2026?

42. Which home finance company has named Girish Kousgi, former chief executive and managing director of PNB Housing Finance, as its new CEO and MD?

43. Which pharma company’s subsidiary has launched ‘VitaLyfe’, an AI-powered cardiometabolic wellness platform designed specifically for working professionals aged 25 to 50?

44. Which electrical wires brand has unveiled a new campaign for its flagship product, Green Wires, focusing on the importance of unseen safety within homes?

45. Which children’s personal hair care brand has unveiled its new national TVC featuring its brand ambassador and actress Kareena Kapoor Khan?

46. Which fitness and active lifestyle brand has joined hands with direct-to-home kitchen essentials platform, Country Delight to launch ‘Mission Protein’ to tackle protein deficiency in India?

47. Which fintech company has launched a digital campaign for pet insurance?

48. Which dating app has launched the ‘Dating Scaries’ campaign for Halloween?

49. Which automobile brand has launched the campaign ‘Heartbreak’?

50. Which company’s subsidiary has acquired a 100% stake in TAQA Neyveli Power from Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC for Rs 926 crore?

51. Which company said it will acquire the FMCG business under the Muuchstac brand from Trilogy Solutions via a slump sale at an enterprise value of Rs 400-500 crore?

52. The project proposal for India’s largest greenfield steel plant till date has got environment nod. Which state?

53. Ingka Investments, the investment arm of IKEA’s Ingka Group is investing Rs 1000 crore in setting up a 210-megawatt-peak (MWp) solar power project in which state?

54. Which company has launched Everolimus tablets, a generic version of Zortress by Novartis, under the class of immunosuppressant?

55. Which confectionery brand has launched the campaign 'A Desi Halloween'?

56. Which cleaning equipment and solutions provider launched its Halloween campaign “When Outdated Tech Comes Back to Haunt”?

57. Which mutual fund launched its digital-first investor awareness campaign, “SIP Kar Befikar”?

58. Which edtech company has launched a film featuring actor Vikrant Massey?

59. Which QSR chain has launched a video featuring singers Sukhbir and Rahul Sipligunj?

60. Which company last week announced its entry into the UK healthcare market with the acquisition of Practice Plus Group Hospital?

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Biz Quizzard 1126

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period October 20 - 25. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Middle Eastern bank Emirates NBD will buy a 60% stake in which Indian private lender?

2. Which consumer durables and electronics retailer has unveiled its new festive film, ‘2-Minute Ki Diwali’?

3. Which skincare brand launched its ‘#PehlaDiya’ Diwali campaign?

4. Which general insurance company unveiled an animated video - ‘Moments of Light’ to celebrate the spirit of Diwali?

5. Which home electrical brand unveiled a digital film featuring lifestyle influencer Veenu Kaur for Diwali?

6. Which housing finance company launched its festive campaign ‘Pakka Pata’?

7. Which asset management company has unveiled a jingle in a campaign for its Goal SIP feature?

8. Which direct-to-consumer senior care brand launched its festive campaign ‘Gifting with Purpose’, featuring actress Anita Hassanandani?

9. Which steel company unveiled its festive digital campaign, ‘More Than Just Change’?

10. Which bank, along with Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), has announced the commencement of construction of a new cancer care building in Navi Mumbai?

11. Which baby care brand has launched the campaign “Prescribed by Doctors, Trusted by Moms, and Loved by Babies”?

12. Which discount brokerage launched the “Muhurat Ki Mithaas, Zero Brokerage Ke Saath” campaign on the occasion of Muhurat Trading 2025?

13. Which financial services company launched its Diwali campaign, 'Neeyat Ki Rangoli'?

14. Which mattress, furniture, and furnishings company unveiled a campaign featuring comedian Biswa Kalyan Rath?

15. Which menswear brand has announced actor Rohit Saraf as its new brand ambassador, positioning him as the face of its ‘#TrendyyetTraditional’ campaign?

16. On World Menopause Day, which women’s health brand from Piramal Pharma launched the ‘#OwnYourMenopause’ campaign?

17. Which frozen food brand has launched its festive campaign, ‘Jugalbandi’, featuring singer Usha Uthup, her daughter Anjali, and grandson?

18. Which retail broking company launched the campaign ‘#KaroKhudPeInvest’ to mark the festive season?

19. Which newspaper has launched the ‘Written by Journalists’ campaign?

20. US pharma major Eli Lilly has tied up with which Indian drug major to market and distribute a second brand of its breakthrough weight-loss and diabetes drug tirzepatide in India?

21. Syrma SGS Technology Ltd, along with Premier Energies Ltd, has entered into definitive agreements to acquire 100% ownership of which solar inverter manufacturer?

22. Which two-wheeler maker last week announced its official entry into the UK in partnership with MotoGB?

23. Which Kochi-based AI-powered platforms and solutions company has announced the acquisition of InfoHealth Solutions, one of the UK’s premiere hospital asset management software providers?

24. Maruti Suzuki India Ltd last week said its compact SUV Jimny 5-door has crossed which cumulative exports milestone?

25. Which sportswear brand launched its first Company-Owned Company-Operated (COCO) store in India at DLF Mall of India, Noida?

26. Which pre-owned two-wheeler brand launched its Diwali campaign “Ride Back Home”?

27. Which financial services company launched the “Har Ghar #KhushiyonKaDiya” campaign?

28. Which company has launched its festive Muhurat Trading campaign ‘Diwali Aapki, Tayyari Humhari!’?

29. Which menswear brand has announced cricketer Shubman Gill as brand ambassador?

30. Blackstone will invest Rs 6,196 crore for a 9.99% stake in which Kerala-headquartered lender?

31. SBI, along with Bank of Baroda (BoB), will spearhead the creation of a digital payments intelligence platform designed to detect and prevent fraudulent transactions across banks in real time. What will it be called?

32. Which hospitality company last week announced the launch of a new hotel brand Epiq Collection to accelerate growth in the premium segment?

33. Which online travel brand has unveiled a campaign featuring cricketer Rishabh Pant and former player-commentator Navjot Singh Sidhu?

34. Which wellness brand has announced a collaboration with cricketer MS Dhoni to promote its Sleep Support Gummies through the ‘So Jao’ campaign?

35. Which advertising personality died in Mumbai on October 24 at the age of 70?

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Biz Quizzard 1125

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period October 13 - 18. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which company has achieved a major milestone in India's aluminium sector by producing the first metal from the country's largest 525 kilo Ampere (kA) smelter?

2. Which Bengaluru-based startup is set to launch the country’s largest privately built commercial satellite, “Drishti”, in the first quarter of 2026?

3. Which water purifier brand has unveiled a new digital video campaign ‘No Hidden Terms, Just Pure Water’?

4. Which automobile brand has launched its festive campaign ‘Journeys of Imagination’?

5. Which footwear brand has launched what it claims as “India’s first biodegradable billboard” in Bandra, Mumbai?

6. Which quick commerce platform has launched the ‘Asli Sona’ campaign with actress Sonakshi Sinha?

7. Which watch brand launched the ‘#APromiseofTime’ campaign for Diwali?

8. Which watch brand has unveiled a new campaign for its slimmest creation yet — the Ultraslim, measuring just 3.3 mm?

9. Which brand has launched the campaign ‘Health Insurance Jiske Paas, Lakshmi Maa Karein Waha Niwaas.’?

10. France-based CMA CGM, the world’s third-biggest container carrier, has signed a letter of intent with which company in India for constructing six box ships for about $300 million?

11. Jacob George is the new chairman and MD of which mattress company?

12. Which textile company last week announced its entry into the apparel segment?

13. Which two-wheeler major has entered the Italian market through a distribution partnership with Pelpi International?

14. Which tech startup has partnered with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to launch Ring One, being claimed as India’s first wearable payments ecosystem?

15. Which formulations and animal healthcare company has launched ‘Snacky Jain’ – a first-of-its-kind Jain functional food product specifically for pets?

16. Which industry body has re-elected Mahavir Lunawat, Founder and Chairman of Pantomath Capital Advisors, as its Chairman for two years from October?

17. Which ice cream brand and Haldiram’s have launched the world’s first Barfi Ice Cream this Diwali?

18. Which cookie, biscuits, and snacks company has announced the appointment of Ajay Bathija as its Chief Executive Officer?

19. In one of the biggest portfolio deals in the microfinance sector, which company has acquired a Rs 700-crore loan portfolio from Hyderabad-based Sub-K Impact Solutions along with its loan delivery set-up?

20. Which hospitality company from India is going to open its first property abroad, a luxury beachfront resort in Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah?

21. Which packaged food company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Hungary-based Global Green Europe Kft. for an enterprise value of about €25 million?

22. Which Chennai-based company is expanding its footprint in the US with the acquisition of Arizona-based Joined Alloys for Rs 106 crore?

23. Which hospitality major will develop a new 195-room hotel in Chennai, in partnership with MKR Estate Developers, part of the MGM Healthcare Group?

24. Which Italian fashion retailer is reentering India with its first store in the national capital?

25. Which spend management solutions company has roped in cricketer Ayush Mhatre as its brand ambassador?

26. Which airline has unveiled the campaign “Xplore More, Xpress More”?

27. Which jewellery brand has rolled out its festive campaign ‘India Wali Diwali’ for Indians abroad?

28. Which DTH brand has launched a campaign featuring an owl and a donkey?

29. Which stockbroking firm has unveiled its new campaign for its investing platform, InvestRight?

30. Tarun Garg will be the first Indian MD and CEO for which automobile company from January 1, 2026?

31. Which company has announced the launch of ATHIVA Hotels & Resorts, a new premium lifestyle hospitality brand debuting with over 900 keys across six hotels?

32. Which Parisian luxury department store will open its first door in Mumbai’s heritage Turner Morrison Building, Fort, next month?

33. Which elderly care services company has launched the Abhay Drive initiative, offering proactive care to the elderly instead of attending to them reactively in times of emergencies?

34. Which hospitality company has signed definitive agreements with DSR Hospitality Services for two new managed hotels in Nellore and Hyderabad?

35. Debabrata Mukherjee has been appointed as Managing Director for which ice cream brand?

36. Which Indian ethnic wear brand has expanded its global presence by opening three stores in Malaysia, marking its entry into Southeast Asia?

37. Which small finance bank has launched the film “Making Cancer Care Accessible”, in association with Sringeri Sharada Equitas Cancer & Multi-Specialty Hospital?

38. Which company has unveiled its new campaign, ‘Humari Diwali’, dedicated to its frontline retail staff?

39. Which beverage brand has launched the campaign 'Aava Milke Chhath Manaayi'?

40. Which MNC has announced plans to invest $15 billion in the next five years to set up a gigawatt-scale data centre in Vizag and its largest artificial intelligence (AI) hub outside the US?

41. Which company has entered the energy storage segment with the launch of ‘Shakti’, a battery energy storage system (BESS)?

42. Which fashion-sport brand has unveiled its latest festive campaign, ‘Court of Light’?

43. Which direct-to-consumer ergonomic brand has unveiled its new festive campaign, ‘Iss Diwali, Comfort to Banta Hai’?

44. Which bank has launched its Diwali campaign, 'Is Diwali, Khushiyon ke Deep Jalaaein'?

45. Which food delivery platform has launched the ‘Light a Diya’ campaign?

46. Which diamond jewellery brand has announced actress Preity G Zinta as the new face of its latest campaign, ‘As Real As You’?

47. Which edible oil brand has unveiled its new campaign 'Mann Ka Khao'?

48. Which airline has launched its Diwali campaign, ‘Fly home to happiness’?

49. Which brand has unveiled the ‘Manifest’ festive jewellery collection with brand ambassador and actress Aneet Padda?

50. Which power company, through its skilling arm, has announced the launch of two Solar Skill Centres of Excellence (SCoE) at Tirunelveli and Virudhunagar in Tamil Nadu?

51. Which fashion group has appointed Nikhil Upadhye as Managing Director for its India operations?

52. Which branded apparel manufacturer and retailer has launched ‘Punya’, marking the company’s entry into the ethnic wear segment?

53. Which home improvement retailer has launched the film “The Painting” for Diwali?

54. Which brand has launched the ‘India’s Most Wanted Body Lotion’ campaign?

55. Which men’s skincare brand has appointed cricketer Abhishek Sharma as its brand ambassador?

56. Which digital gold platform has launched the campaign ‘Sone Ki Aadat Dalo’?

57. Which financial services company launched the campaign ‘#DeshKaDriver’ for Diwali?

58. Which financial services group has unveiled the film ‘A Heartfelt Tribute to Our Brave Soldiers’ for Diwali?

59. Which insurance broking firm launched its festive campaign “Roshni jo har din saath chale”?

60. Which company last week launched India's first heavy-duty electric truck featuring battery-swapping technology and an energy-as-a-service (EaaS) model?

61. Which company has won a $225-million contract from Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) to design, construct and operate a gas sweetening and sulphur recovery facility at West Kuwait’s oil fields?

62. Which socks, apparel, and accessories brand has launched the campaign ‘‘Gift That Stays’?

63. Which real asset developer has unveiled its festive brand film, ‘The Diary of a Diwali Box’?

64. Which biscuit and snacks company has unveiled its Diwali campaign ‘Iss Diwali, Apnao Kuch Naya’?

65. Which business group and Brazil's Embraer Defense & Security last week announced a strategic cooperation agreement to introduce the C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft in India?

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Biz Quizzard 1124

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


1. The promoter family of which renewable energy company said it will donate 1% of its equity share capital towards charity?

2. Which oral care company launched the campaign “Har Smile Ek Jeet Hai” for World Smile Day?

3. Which brand has unveiled its premium formal shirt collection ‘Giza’ with the positioning 'Premium People, Premium Shirts.'?

4. Which brand has unveiled the campaign ‘Get Great Denim’ for Autumn-Winter season?

5. Which smartphone brand has launched its Diwali campaign ‘#JoyOfHomecoming’?

6. Which edible oil brand has launched the campaign ‘Healthy Waali Happiness’ with the theme ‘Har Tyohaar Healthy Tyohaar’?

7. Which vegan lifestyle brand has launched its festive campaign with the theme ‘No more ‘Hold this for me’ anymore’?

8. Which destination brand has announced actress Deepika Padukone as its newest regional brand ambassador?

9. Which jewellery brand has announced actress Vaani Kapoor as its brand ambassador?

10. Which alternative investment manager has acquired Saurashtra Fuels’ flagship plant in Mundra, becoming one of India’s largest independent merchant low-ash metallurgical coke producers?

11. Asheesh Pandey has assumed charge as Managing Director and CEO of which bank?

12. Which traditional mithai brand has launched the campaign 'Is Diwali Banaye Har Rishte Ko Khaas.'?

13. Which fashion retailer has announced actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu as its first-ever brand ambassador with the campaign ‘Spark Your Imagination’?

14. Which cookware and kitchen appliances brand has unveiled its latest TVC campaign “Celebrating Every Kind of Cook”?

15. Which beauty brand has unveiled its first-ever Diwali campaign in India, “Mujh Mein Hai Diwali.”, featuring global brand spokesperson and actress Alia Bhatt?

16. Which NBFC has launched the ‘#UtsavKiUdaan’ festive campaign?

17. Which jewellery brand has unveiled its latest collection, ‘Elements of Nature’, through a campaign featuring actress and brand ambassador Kiara Advani?

18. Which fashion brand has launched its 2025 festive campaign, ‘Roshni’?

19. Which beverage chain has unveiled its new festive campaign for Diwali, ‘Humari Special Jagah’?

20. Which entity has completed the full acquisition of Bahamas-based Sterling Bank by acquiring the remaining 49% equity?

21. The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved KGS Sugar & Infra Corporation’s acquisition by which edible oil and spirit maker?

22. Which bed and bath linen brand has unveiled its new campaign “Your Space, Your Comfort”?

23. Which men’s fashion brand has unveiled its latest campaign, “Spark Celebration. Wear What’s Next”?

24. Which integrated substrate and surface solutions brand has unveiled the film ‘Diwali always finds its way’?

25. Which toothpaste brand has launched the digital video campaign “Freedom from the Chautha Bandar”?

26. Which handbag brand has launched its festive campaign ‘The Invite’?

27. Which skincare brand has launched the campaign “No Drama, Only Flawless Glow”, featuring television and film producer Ekta Kapoor?

28. Which jewellery brand has appointed actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu as its new brand ambassador?

29. Which spirits brand has entered the Indian market with two products and has appointed filmmaker and actor Mahesh Manjrekar as its brand ambassador?

30. Which luxury and lifestyle venture has acquired J.L. Coquet, the renowned French Limoges porcelain manufacturer founded in 1824?

31. Bengaluru-based tech-led retail operator Ace Turtle has struck a long-term licensing agreement with WHP Global to bring which Dutch premium denim label to India?

32. Financial services group Bajaj Finserv has rebranded Bajaj Allianz General Insurance and Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance. What are the new names?

33. Which diversified distribution and business group has acquired fragrance retail brand Scentido?

34. Which Ahmedabad-based solar module manufacturer has roped in actor Pratik Gandhi as its brand ambassador?

35. Which brand has launched its Fall Holiday 2025 Watch Collection with actor Kartik Aaryan?

36. Which footwear brand has launched the campaign ‘Happy Feet’?

37. Which footwear brand has unveiled the second chapter of its ‘You Go, Girl!’ campaign featuring actress Kriti Sanon?

38. Which footwear brand has unveiled the Brighter Moments collection and campaign, featuring influencers Kusha Kapila and Niharika NM?

39. Which insurance platform has released the film ‘Ashray’?

40. Which company has launched India's first 'dine-in cinema' at Bengaluru's M5 ECity Mall?

41. Which airline last week launched flights from Mumbai to Copenhagen in Denmark, its third destination in Europe this year, which it will serve thrice a week?

42. Which skincare and cosmetics brand has unveiled a new campaign for its flagship product, WhiteGlow Gel Crème?

43. Which brand has unveiled the campaign ‘Unspot Your Natural Glow’, featuring actress Mithila Palkar, for the Turmeric Range from its beauty portfolio?

44. Which jewellery brand launched its Diwali-Dussehra 2025 campaign, featuring brand ambassador and actress Mithila Palkar?

45. Which jewellery brand has launched the campaign ‘Whispers from the Valley,’ an ode to Kashmir’s eternal seasons?

46. Which brand has launched a campaign featuring cricketers KL Rahul and Suryakumar Yadav, highlighting the importance of complete and balanced nutrition for dogs?

47. Which digital payments and financial technology company has announced the appointment of celebrity couple Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma as its global brand ambassadors?

48. Which brand has launched the ‘Deals, Drama & Diwali' campaign for its smartphones and smart TVs?

49. Which furniture brand has launched the campaign “This Diwali, Bring Home the Comfort You Felt”?

50. Which Singapore-headquartered company has acquired a 300 MW solar power project in Rajasthan from ReNew Energy Global Plc at an enterprise value of $191 million?

51. Which airline’s cofounder and senior vice president–international, Neelu Khatri has resigned?

52. Which condom brand has introduced Myra Kapoor, a fully AI-generated brand ambassador designed to resonate with audiences across urban and smaller cities alike?

53. Which beverage chain has partnered with celebrated designer duo Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla to launch a special Diwali Gift Box that blends the world of couture and coffee?

54. Which cooking oil brand has announced the appointment of former cricketer Rahul Dravid as its new brand ambassador?

55. Which menswear brand has unveiled its new campaign, 'Tailored for the Good Life', starring actors Vedang Raina and Khushi Kapoor?

56. Which fashion and beauty retailer has launched its Diwali film ‘Gifts of Love’, featuring actress Tanya Maniktala?

57. Which bank has launched a campaign featuring actress Kareena Kapoor Khan to promote its enhanced Premier banking services?

58. Which eyewear brand has launched the Coastline campaign featuring actor Abhay Deol?

59. Which clean food brand has launched its Diwali campaign 'Acchai Se Farak Padta Hai'?

60. Reliance Consumer Products Ltd last week relaunched which personal-care brand in a new and contemporary avatar, and signed actress Krithi Shetty as brand ambassador?

61. Which company has signed an agreement to acquire the 1,350 MW Jhajjar Power Project in Haryana from Apraava Energy (formerly CLP India)?

62. Which formulation manufacturing company has acquired all assets of Wagr, a leading pet tech platform?

63. Which consumer electronics brand has expanded its home appliance portfolio with the launch of two alkaline water purifiers, Amrit, and Shuddh?

64. Which two-wheeler helmet manufacturer has unveiled the film ‘50 years of riding alongside you.’?

65. Which pet nutrition brand has launched the campaign 'Every Batsman Needs a Bowler’, featuring cricketer and brand ambassador Shubman Gill?

66. Kedar Lele has resigned as the MD of which lubricant company?

67. Which footwear and accessories company has named actress Shanaya Kapoor as its first brand ambassador in India?

68. Which online credit solutions provider has announced the launch of its latest Diwali campaign, ‘Har Tarakki Mein Sath’?

69. Which cables, wires, and accessories company launched its Diwali campaign '#MitronKiDiwali'?

70. TT Jagannathan passed away last week. He was the Chairman Emeritus of which group?

71. Which IT services major has acquired US-based ListEngage for $72.80 million (about Rs 646 crore)?

72. Which personality has entered the sportswear and athleisure space with a brand called ‘TEN x YOU’?

73. Which brewer from Russia is preparing to present its products to Indian consumers as early as in 2026?

74. Which QSR chain has unveiled its new campaign 'You Said It. We Made It', featuring Corporate Chef Swarup Solgaonkar, for the recently introduced Big Yummy Burgers?

75. Which mall platform has unveiled its new Diwali digital film, “Declutter Wali Diwali.”, featuring actor and brand ambassador Ayushmann Khurrana?

76. Which dating app has launched its latest feature, Face Check™, in India?

77. Which footwear company has launched the ‘Go Chase’ campaign featuring cricketer MS Dhoni?

78. Which sweets and snacks company has unveiled its new Diwali campaign, 'Aap Diwali manate hai, Hum Diwali banate hain!'?

79. Which dairy and mithai brand has launched its Diwali campaign ‘Pure At Heart’?

80. Which company last week launched Stellar 3.0, India’s first wandering hours watch, priced at Rs 1.79 lakh?

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Biz Quizzard 1123

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period September 29 - October 04. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which company has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Interior, Republic of Iraq, to manage and operate its Internal Security Force Hospital?

2. Which company has launched Emaance, an uber-luxury residential brand under which projects with a gross development value (GDV) of Rs 20,000 crore will be launched in the next one year?

3. Which denim brand has unveiled its latest campaign “Daur Apna Hai”, featuring a rap anthem created in collaboration with Wicked Sunny, Dharmik, and the Vixens Crew?

4. Which ecommerce platform and travel platform Marriott Bonvoy have announced India’s industry-first dual loyalty integration through the “Your Cart Takes You Places” campaign?

5. Which spice brand has launched an ad featuring actors Akshay Kumar, Rajpal Yadav, and Bindu Dara Singh, for its Hing?

6. Which power solutions company has unveiled ‘Spring’, its new Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) identity?

7. Which brand has introduced a new women's innerwear collection, "Designed to Disappear," featuring advanced bonding technology for a seamless fit?

8. Which diamond jewellery brand has launched the campaign 'This One’s For Me'?

9. Which kitchen solutions brand has introduced Kitchen Connection, a new initiative that celebrates the kitchen as the heart of every home?

10. Which company has signed a definitive agreement to sell its entire stake in Finland-based subsidiary Sampo Rosenlew Oy to Tera Yatirim Teknoloji Holding Anonim Sirketi (TERA)?

11. Which mattress company has launched sofas, marking its foray into the country’s Rs 1.3 lakh crore furniture industry?

12. Which luxury company has announced the appointment of Siddharth Suri as Managing Director, India?

13. Which womenswear brand has roped in former tennis player Sania Mirza as its first-ever brand ambassador?

14. Which personal hygiene brand has entered the adult hygiene category with adult diaper pants, and has roped in actor Boman Irani as the face of its ‘Life par full control’ campaign?

15. Which bank has unveiled its festive campaign, ‘#GiveMoreGetMore’?

16. Which brand has unveiled a new term insurance campaign ‘First Call’?

17. For World Heart Day, which cooking oil brand launched the ‘Heart to Heart Talk’ campaign?

18. Which bath ware, tiles, and consumer appliances brand has introduced its new brand positioning, ‘Designed for Sukoon’?

19. Which suiting brand has announced the onboarding of actor and filmmaker Deepak Tijori as brand ambassador?

20. US-based tax services and software provider Ryan has acquired a majority stake in which Indian tax and regulatory advisory firm for an undisclosed amount?

21. Which US-based ice cream chain entered India in August 2025?

22. Which sports brand and retailer has announced the launch of Explorer series of bikes built entirely for the Indian consumers?

23. Paras Desai, Executive Director of Wagh Bakri Tea Group, has been elected as the Chairman of which industry body?

24. For World Heart Day, which general insurance brand launched the campaign ‘#DontIgnoreTheSnore’?

25. Which Canadian footwear and accessories brand launched its "Try Every Thing" campaign in India for the 'Festive Collection FW25', featuring actors Rasha Thadani and Vedang Raina?

26. Which beer brand has launched its inaugural festive campaign, "Made for Celebrations”, in India?

27. Which content distribution platform has introduced Coco, an AI-assisted puppy mascot set to represent the brand across all consumer touchpoints?

28. Which platform, claimed as India’s first integrated marketplace connecting startups and investors, was launched at the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) last week?

29. Which soap brand has launched the campaign ‘Mardon Ka Saabun’?

30. Which pharma company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Nanomi BV has signed an agreement to acquire Amsterdam-based VISUfarma BV at an enterprise value of €190 million?

31. Which QSR chain has unveiled a refreshed global identity in India featuring a modern logo, a new visual system, and the global tagline 'Feed Good Times’?

32. Which brand has announced actress Sobhita Dhulipala as its first-ever beauty muse in India?

33. KFC India and which chocolate brand have come together to create a limited-edition Choco Mousse Cake?

34. Which tyre brand has launched the campaign 'RIDE ON, AND ON', featuring cricketer MS Dhoni?

35. Which beverage brand variant has been relaunched with the campaign 'Jagaye naye emotions', featuring actors Sara Ali Khan and Aditya Roy Kapur?

36. Which antacid brand has launched the ‘Pet Puja Ki Tayari’ campaign for Durga puja festivities?

37. Which housing finance company has launched the ‘Ghar Ki Baat: Home Stories’ campaign?

38. Which blended Scotch whisky brand has unveiled the ‘Here’s to the Story’ campaign?

39. Which travel fintech brand has launched the campaign ‘The Card That Says Yuh’?

40. Which company has officially launched Swayamgati, what it called the “world’s first production-ready autonomous electric three-wheeler”, in the Indian market priced at Rs 4 lakh?

41. Which company is entering into a partnership with British fashion designer Stella McCartney to bring the luxury brand to India?

42. Which wearables maker has elevated COO Gaurav Nayyar as the new CEO?

43. Which e-marketplace has launched its festive campaign “Kyonki India Chahe Aur”, featuring MS Dhoni, Sunidhi Chauhan, Shivaji Satam, and Narain Karthikeyan?

44.Which real estate firm has appointed former Kapil Dev as brand ambassador?

45.Which ride hailing company has launched the campaign ‘Mast ride. Mast mood.’, featuring former cricketers Gautam Gambhir and Ravichandran Ashwin?

46. Which skincare brand has launched its latest campaign ‘Glow Insurance’, featuring brand ambassador and actress Khushi Kapoor?

47. Which payment platform has launched the second edition of its annual campaign ‘Meethi Diwali’?

48. Cricketer Rohit Sharma and wife Ritika Sajdeh have been roped in as brand ambassadors for which baby skincare brand?

49. Which menswear brand has announced cricketer Jasprit Bumrah as its brand ambassador?

50. Which healthcare tech firm has acquired BioPharm, a Pennsylvania-based specialised marketing services agency and part of Omnicom Health Group?

51. Which IT services and consulting firm is elevating Sanjay Chalke as India CEO, effective January 1, 2026?

52. The union government has appointed Kalyan Kumar as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of which bank?

53. IMF economist Shekhar Aiyar will join which economic think tank as its new director and chief executive in November?

54. Which at-home salon platform has unveiled a campaign featuring television and film producer Ekta Kapoor?

55. Which artisanal lifestyle brand has launched its festive campaign ‘Threads of Light’?

56. Which digital payments platform has rolled out the 'Payments from A to Z’ campaign featuring actor Ayushmann Khurrana?

57. Which online travel agency has unveiled the digital campaign, “Villian Mat Bano”?

58. Which edible oil brand has unveiled a new marketing campaign centered on the proposition of “17 per cent less oil absorption” in cooked food?

59. Which smartphone brand has unveiled a new campaign ‘Tum Jagmagao’, starring actors Ranbir Kapoor and Jitendra Kumar?

60. Global investment conglomerate International Holding Co. (IHC) will acquire a controlling stake of 41.2% in which NBFC for a total consideration of Rs 8,850 crore ($1 billion)?

61. Elon Musk last week became the first person to surpass which milestone mark in net worth?

62. Sharvil Patel, managing director of Zydus Lifesciences, has been appointed the new president of which industry body?

63. Which footwear brand has rolled out its festive campaign ‘Share the Joy’, fronted by actress and brand ambassador Rashmika Mandanna and a group of Gen Z creators?

64. Which personal care brand has launched its latest campaign ‘Reclaim Your Curls’, featuring actress Taapsee Pannu?

65. Which stationery brand has unveiled 'The Right Move' campaign that challenges the environmental impact of traditional wooden pencils?

66. Ahead of the Diwali season, which jeweller has unveiled the film “Result”?

67. Which lab-grown diamond jewellery brand has introduced actress Mouni Roy as brand ambassador through the television commercial “See it. Wear it. Believe it.”?

68. Which precious metal player has announced actress Sonakshi Sinha as its first-ever brand ambassador, launching the 'Sona Sahi Hai' campaign just in time for the festive season?

69. Which Mumbai-based data and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider has acquired Nucleus Commercial Finance, a UK-based lender to small and medium enterprises (SMEs)?

70. Maruti Suzuki India Limited has become the country’s first automobile manufacturer to transport vehicles to which location through Indian Railways?

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Biz Quizzard 1122

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


1. Which Kerala-based hospital chain has acquired a significant majority stake in Kozhikode-based Meitra Hospital?

2. Which payments bank has introduced a new campaign positioning itself as the Safe Second Account?

3. Which snacks and dining major unveiled its ‘Swaad Bhari Navratri’ campaign?

4. Which lifestyle brand, as part of its 30-year celebrations, has relaunched its most iconic pieces from the Daydreamer Collection through a campaign featuring actress Disha Patani?

5. Which biscuit brand has launched ‘Choco Tarts’, a new addition to its indulgent portfolio, promoted by a campaign featuring actor Bobby Deol?

6. Which brand has launched a campaign featuring actors Ananya Panday and Lakshya to promote its premium coffee-flavored cookie?

7. Which smart parking platform has announced actor Rannvijay Singha as its brand ambassador to broaden its appeal, especially among younger demographics?

8. Which plywood brand has unveiled the film "Inner Strength: Invisible But Indispensable” as part of its ongoing campaign?

9. Which brand has unveiled the local edition of its global brand campaign, ‘GO WILD’, featuring Olympic medalist PV Sindhu, actor Ibrahim Ali Khan, and runners from diverse backgrounds?

10. Which company has entered the decorative paints industry with its new brand, Macaw Paints, and has roped in actor Kartik Aaryan as the brand ambassador?

11. Which company has launched breast cancer drug Pertuza, an affordable biosimilar of pertuzumab, a move that would significantly increase access to advanced cancer therapies in India?

12. Which dental brand has launched a digital campaign featuring actress Kareena Kapoor Khan to promote clear aligners available on EMI?

13. Which furniture rental company has launched a kids’ furniture collection designed for growing families through a campaign featuring actor Abhay Deol?

14. Which brand has announced actor Ibrahim Ali Khan as its new Fragrance Local Ambassador?

15. Which smartphone brand has launched the “Claim Your Vibe” campaign featuring actress Sanya Malhotra?

16. Which biscuit manufacturer has launched the ‘Shubho Sharodiya’ campaign ahead of Navratri?

17. Hero MotoCorp has unveiled the ‘Hero ka Scooter, Scooter ka Hero’ campaign, featuring filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli, for which model?

18. Which ecommerce platform has launched the ‘Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai’ campaign, featuring 13 celebrities, for its festive shopping sale?

19. Which snack brand is marking its 25th year with Jowar Puffs, foraying into millet-based snacking category?

20. Which beer maker last week named insider Rahul Goyal as its new CEO, effective October 1?

21. Which luggage maker has appointed Atul Jain as its new Managing Director for five years, starting September 23?

22. Which cookie brand has introduced a new permanent flavour, Toffee Crunch, in India for the first time in a decade?

23. Which life insurance brand has launched its latest campaign, 'Smart Age ka Smart Insurance'?

24. Which clothing brand has announced the onboarding of actors Vedang Raina and Khushi Kapoor as its newest brand ambassadors?

25. Which electricals and home appliances brand has unveiled its Durga Puja film ‘The Third Eye’?

26. Which skincare brand has unveiled a video featuring actor Emraan Hashmi?

27. Which shaving cream brand has launched the campaign ‘Photocopy Nahi, Original Dikho’, featuring actor Ranbir Kapoor?

28. Which jewellery brand has unveiled the campaign ‘Precious, every day’, featuring actress Aneet Padda as its new brand ambassador?

29. Which motorcycle brand has launched a campaign featuring Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur?

30. Which company’s state-of-the-art Wheeled Armoured Platform 8x8 (WhAP 8x8) manufacturing facility was inaugurated in Casablanca region of Morocco last week?

31. Which electric two-wheeler maker last week launched X-47 Crossover, claimed as the world's first radar-integrated bike?

32. Which furniture fittings brand has unveiled the campaign “Slide into the World of Magic”?

33. On International Day of Sign Languages, which company has released ‘His Hands, His Voice’, a heartfelt tribute to its deaf and non-verbal employee Mr. V. Krishnamurthy?

34. Which footwear brand has launched the campaign ‘Mera Joota Hindustani Hai’?

35. Which consumer finance company has unveiled its new festive campaign ‘#UpgradeWaaliDiwal’?

36. Which smartphone brand has roped in actor couple Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani as brand ambassadors?

37. Which watch brand has launched the limited-edition “Machine Luxe” capsule, in partnership with its global ambassador Nick Jonas, in India?

38. Which QSR chain is introducing the iconic Coca-Cola colour-changing cups, a global sensation, to the Indian market for the very first time?

39. Which footwear brand has launched a campaign for its AERO Series, featuring cricketer Jasprit Bumrah and footballer Sunil Chhetri?

40. Which company will acquire Morphy Richards and related intellectual property rights in India and five neighbouring markets from Ireland’s Glen Electric Ltd?

41. Anand Piramal has been appointed the chairman of which NBFC?

42. Which artificial intelligence services company has acquired Hyderabad based AI systems and automation startup Tynybay?

43. Which brand has launched ‘LightTheatre’ in India, introducing a groundbreaking smart lighting solution designed to transform home entertainment into an unparalleled immersive experience?

44. Which electrical wires and products brand has launched the 'India's Safe, Happy Connection' campaign?

45. Which lab-grown diamond jewellery brand has launched 'This Diwali, Say it with a Diamond', its first-ever Diwali campaign, featuring actress Vaani Kapoor.?

46. Which fashion brand has launched its latest campaign, ‘You’re Not Mid, You’re Just in the Middle of your story’, featuring actors Khushi Kapoor and Vedang Raina?

47. Which commercial electric vehicle manufacturer launched the campaign “Ton Tana Ton”?

48. Which household and furniture products retailer has launched its Diwali campaign ‘Speaking Gifts’ with the theme “Iss Diwali, gift karo formality nahi”?

49. Which American sportswear brand has appointed actor Shahid Kapoor as its brand ambassador in India?

50. Which medical device maker last week said it will fully acquire Italy-based Citieffe Group at an enterprise value of Rs 324 crore (€31 million)?

51. Which consumer electronics brand last week launched AI Home, a system that uses artificial intelligence to connect appliances, devices, and services?

52. Which Murugappa Group firm last week said it is set to unveil its advanced electric heavy commercial manufacturing facility at Manesar in Haryana?

53. US-based hospital operator HCA Healthcare last week inaugurated its first global capability centre in India. Which city?

54. Which nutraceutical brand has announced the appointment of actor Hrithik Roshan as brand ambassador?

55. Which fragrance-first brand has unveiled its Diwali campaign featuring actress Wamiqa Gabbi for its luxurious candles?

56. Which confectionery brand has teamed up with musician Yashraj Mukhate to launch a new anthem for friendship, love, and sharing?

57. Which consumer electronics and home appliances brand has launched its Diwali TVC, featuring actors Monami Ghosh and Ashwin Kumar?

58. Which information technology products and services distributor has appointed Flavio Moraes Junior as MD and Chief Country Executive (CCE) for India, effective October 1?

59. De Beers Group’s Forevermark Diamond Jewellery has chosen India to launch its first-ever global flagship store. Which city?

60. Who has once again emerged as India’s most powerful celebrity brand, topping Kroll’s Celebrity Brand Valuation 2024 list with a brand value of $231.1 million?

61. Skoda Auto India is bringing back which brand to India next month?

62. Which menswear lifestyle brand has launched an interactive content series ‘History in Briefs’ to introduce its new Tactel innerwear line?

63. Which children’s haircare brand has signed actress Kareena Kapoor Khan as its brand ambassador?

64. Which QSR chain has launched its new Sourdough Pizza?

65. Which company last week unveiled a campaign to launch Wishful, a premium celebration wear brand?

66. Ahead of World Heart Day on 29 September, which healthcare provider launched the film “Dil toh baccha hai… har din nayi kahaani likhta hai”?

67. Which lifestyle technology brand has launched Triphop®, a cutting-edge range of smart backpacks, and announced actor Abhay Deol as its brand ambassador?

68. Which platform committed to helping parents plan, save, and invest for their child’s education, has launched its latest campaign “Galat Baat Hai”?

69. Which dating app has unveiled the “For The Love of Love” campaign in India?

70. Which company has agreed to acquire 100% ownership of Italian automotive design company Engines Engineering for a cash consideration of 5.1 million euros (nearly $6 million)?

71. Which brand has announced the appointment of actress Sara Ali Khan as the new face of its Shine Hair Serum through the campaign “Frizz Gone, Smooth Shine On”?

72. Which beauty retailer has roped in actress Deepika Padukone as its brand ambassador in India?

73. Which beauty brand has launched its festive campaign, ‘turn up the shine,’ showcasing the new Chrome collection?

74. Which jewellery brand has launched a campaign featuring actress Manushi Chhillar for its “Mriganka” collection?

75. Which jewellery brand has launched its 2025 Diwali collection, drawing inspiration from the radiant diyas, coinciding with its 130th-anniversary?

76. Which jewellery brand has launched the ‘Moment with Mahi’ campaign featuring cricketer MS Dhoni?

77. Vivek Gupta of Sanmarg has been elected President of which industry body for 2025-26?

78. Which instant adhesive brand has launched the TVC ‘Anniversary’?

79. Which smartphone brand has announced a new Diwali campaign 'Light a Light, Plant a Plant' featuring actor Jackie Shroff in collaboration with JK Foundation?

80. Which organisation has set up the country’s first AI-Powered The Integrated Command & Control Centre (ICCC) for seamless management of the pilgrim traffic and safety? 

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Biz Quizzard 1121

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


1. Which engineering firm is acquiring Germany’s ESTEC for €75 million (Rs 750 crore) to strengthen its software-defined vehicle capabilities and establish a base in Europe’s auto hub?

2. Which company will acquire Statkraft’s solar power generation business in India for an enterprise value of $220-250 million (Rs 1,942-2,207 crore)?

3. Which brand has unveiled the film “Hum, Tum Aur Kuch Extra” for its recently launched premium water heater series Luxecube?

4. Which clothing store has launched its latest campaign, ‘Saara Khel Fitting Ka Hai’, a witty and entertaining take on the transformative power of a perfect fit?

5. Which beauty brand has announced actress Aneet Padda as its new face?

6. Which sports and fitness brand has announced former tennis player Sania Mirza as a brand athlete and investor?

7. Which jewellery brand has launched a campaign featuring actress Pooja Hegde for its RaasLeela collection?

8. Which brand has launched the ‘Yeh Hua Na Health Insurance’ campaign?

9. Cadbury Dairy Milk has launched a new product, adding a milk crème-filled center to its traditional chocolate. What has it been sub-branded as?

10. Which company has secured the landmark mandate to build and operate India’s first private-sector strategic petroleum reserve (SPR)?

11. Which MNC has appointed India-born Srinivas Phatak as its chief financial officer, a little over six months after putting him in charge as acting CFO?

12. Which herbal and nature-based personal care brand has roped in actress Nushrratt Bharuccha as brand ambassador?

13. The wholesale arm of which fashion retailer has announced the launch of Souragya, an ethnic wear label developed in partnership with former cricketer Sourav Ganguly?

14. Dheeraj Sinha, CEO – FCB India & South Asia, has been elected as President of which industry body for 2025–26?

15. Which comfort wear brand has unveiled a campaign featuring actors Varun Dhawan and Jacqueline Fernandez for its new HEATEK thermal wear range?

16. Which skincare brand has roped in actress Fatima Sana Shaikh as the new brand ambassador?

17. Which ice cream brand has unveiled the film “Unlocking Emotions, One Chunk at a Time.”, featuring actor Arjun Kapoor?

18. Which whiskey brand has appointed actors Sidharth Malhotra, and Naga Chaitanya, rapper Badshah, and gamer Payal Dhare as its new brand ambassadors?

19. Which travel portal has launched the "Prices Jo Karde Sabki Chutti" campaign?

20. Which company has secured the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) front-of-jersey sponsorship for the national cricket team with a winning offer of Rs 579 crore?

21. Which company last week launched an affordable fashion brand ‘OWND!’?

22. Which Pune-based electric mobility brand has introduced the Dope e-cycle, a suspension-equipped electric cycle designed for children and young riders?

23. Which brand has launched an ad to introduce its Instant Masala Chai pre-mix sachets?

24. Which company has unveiled the campaign “Naye Indian ki Deluxe Bike” for its HF Deluxe Pro motorcycle?

25. Which youth fashion label has rolled out a campaign featuring actors Ibrahim Ali Khan?

26. Which smartphone maker has launched the campaign ‘Business Badhega, Smooth Chalega’, featuring actors Rajkummar Rao and Triptii Dimri?

27. Which jewellery brand has launched its latest Durga Pujo TVC, “Srijonis of New Bangaliyana”?

28. Which hygiene and wellness brand has launched the digital campaign ‘Hygiene Ki Aadat Banao’?

29. Which beverage brand has launched "Banglar Shilpi Shojjito Pujo," a festive campaign celebrating Durga Puja with an AI-powered commercial?

30. Which electric scooter maker last week said it has started commercially manufacturing the country's first rare earth free motors at its Hosur, Tamil Nadu production facility?

31. Which ice cream brand’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield has quit the company after a rift and public feud with parent company over the Gaza conflict?

32. Which PSU will make a debut into the nuclear power generation domain with a project in Banswara, Rajasthan?

33. Which beauty and nutrition brand has unveiled its new campaign ‘Glow Mode On’, featuring actress Sreeleela?

34. Which skin and hair care brand has launched the campaign "Kaun Hai CK?"?

35. Which spice brand has announced a strategic partnership with celebrity chef Natasha Gandhi, appointing her as the company’s first digital ambassador?

36. Which dog nutrition brand has appointed cricketer Shubman Gill as brand ambassador?

37. Which brand has unveiled the “Burn Bright” campaign, featuring cricketer Shubman Gill for its flagship workout earbuds?

38. Which brand has unveiled the ‘No Strings Attached’ digital campaign for its clothes dryers?

39. Which jewellery brand has unveiled a new festive film for Sharod Utsav, featuring actors Ritabhari Chakraborty and Subhrajit Dutta?

40. Which company and Noise, a connected lifestyle brand, have introduced India’s first EV-Smartwatch integration?

41. Which company has acquired Statkraft’s Himachal Pradesh hydropower unit, Tidong Hydro Power, for an enterprise value of Rs 1,727 crore?

42. Sudhanshu Vats, Managing Director of Pidilite Industries Ltd, has been appointed chairman of which industry body?

43. Which basmati rice brand variant has launched the campaign ‘Banaiye Har Pal Classic’?

44. Which mutual fund has launched the campaign “SIP Karo, Naya Future Start Karo”?

45. Which lingerie brand has launched its autumn-winter 2025 campaign, ‘#JustLikeYou’?

46. Which women's accessories brand has announced the appointment of actress Twinkle Khanna as its first brand ambassador?

47. Which paint brand has launched the campaign ‘Ghar Ki Raunak Lautani Ho’, featuring actor Ranveer Singh?

48. Which fashion brand has announced the launch of its latest campaign, ‘Season of Joy’, along with a new pre-festive collection?

49. Which fashion brand has launched the campaign ‘How new is your new?’, featuring actress Kalki Koechlin?

50. Which company has acquired Dr RS Patil’s Ambika Pathology Laboratory in Kolhapur?

51. Which company has introduced 'Toing', a new food delivery app in Pune aimed at budget-conscious consumers, offering meals between Rs 100-150?

52. Which solar PV module maker will acquire a 76% stake in Racemosa Energy India for Rs 53 crore?

53. Which jewellery brand has unveiled its new collection, ‘Alka’, through the ‘Dil Abhi Bhara Nahin’ campaign, featuring actor-couple Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth?

54. Which diamond jewellery brand has unveiled what it claims as the world’s first solitaire cut in the shape of a flower?

55. Which company has partnered with Flipkart to sell its entire 350cc motorcycle range on the platform?

56. Which battery and flashlight brand has announced its entry into the mobile accessories segment?

57. Which ecommerce platform has launched the ‘Bachelor Upgrade Yojana’ campaign for its festive shopping sale?

58. Which women’s wear brand has unveiled a new campaign, featuring actress Yami Gautam, for its leggings?

59. Which jobs and talent platform has released its new brand film “Boss Aaj Kal”, featuring cricketer Jasprit Bumrah?

60. Real estate services company TCC Concept last week said it has signed a term sheet to acquire up to 100% stake in which omnichannel furniture and home goods platform?

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