Biz Quizzard 1090

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

1. Which entity is investing Rs 600 crore in a dairy plant in Kolkata, featuring the world's largest curd manufacturing facility.?

2. Which MNC is eying the snack segment in India with plans to launch 'Pepero', its famous chocolate-coated biscuit stick?

3. Which business group has announced it will invest Rs 54,000 crore on a greenfield steel mill with a production capacity of 10.50 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) at Koppal in Karnataka?

4. Which company last week said that it has received approval from the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to market Winlevi, a topical acne treatment?

5. Which company has received USFDA final approval for Bosentan tablets for oral suspension, 32mg, its generic version of Actelion Pharmaceuticals US Inc.’s pulmonary arterial hypertension drug Tracleer?

6. Which gifting solutions brand has unveiled its latest Valentine’s campaign, ‘#PyarKaOGSolution’, reinforcing its legacy as the go-to destination for love and heartfelt expressions?

7. Which dishwashing brand has launched the ‘Equal Vows’ campaign, featuring actor couple Rajkummar Rao and Patralekha Paul Rao?

8. Which travel banking fintech platform has unveiled its anti-Valentine’s Day campaign ‘EiffelSingle’?

9. Which asset management company has launched its Valentine Day campaign '#OneForTheLongRun'?

10. Which company will acquire Mahananda Spa and Resorts, the owning company of The Westin Resort and Spa, Himalayas, in Rishikesh, for Rs 530 crore?

11. Which commercial vehicle manufacturer’s board has approved the appointment of Siddhartha Lal as executive chairman?

12. Which jobs portal announced cricketer Jasprit Bumrah as its new brand ambassador?

13. Which chocolate company has launched its Valentine’s Day campaign, ‘Sometimes, Love Sounds Like…’, celebrating the many, everyday ways people express love?

14. Ferrero India has roped in actress Medha Shankr as the new face of which confectionery brand?

15. Which general insurance company has unveiled its latest campaign ‘With You Like Family, With You Always.’?

16. Which life insurance brand has announced the launch of its flagship campaign, ‘#ThisIsMyClimb’?

17. Which cement brand has unveiled its new film, featuring Olympic boxer Lovlina Borgohain, celebrating the resilience of the North-East?

18. Which Indian apparel brand has launched its latest brand campaign, ‘Bitchcoin’?

19. India has achieved which solar energy capacity milestone?

20. Which company last week unveiled ALS, new long-range, autonomous suicide drone that is capable of operations from high altitude areas and forward landing grounds?

21. Making its foray into the healthcare sector, which business group will set up Mumbai’s largest private hospital on a seven-acre plot in Kandivli, with 1,000 beds and a medical college?

22. Which listed research services company has named Peter Bains as its new CEO?

23. In a first-of-its-kind structure using GIFT City, which mutual fund is bringing in Japanese retail investors’ money into the Indian stock market using the Nifty BeES index fund?

24. Which brand has launched the film ‘Secret Behind Bengaluru’s Weather Revealed’, featuring actor Dino Morea?

25. Which skin care brand has announced actress Rashmika Mandanna as the brand’s ambassador for its Bright Healthy Radiance (BHR) range, through the campaign 'Choose Your Bright Side'?

26. Which sports brand last week announced a multiyear partnership with cricketer Rishabh Pant?

27. Which mutual fund has launched the ‘S.I.P – Sahi Investment Plan’ campaign?

28. Which brand has launched a campaign featuring beauty influencer Malvika Sitlani for its latest product, Sunkisser, a 2-in-1 highlighter and blush?

29. Which travel portal has announced the launch of a new feature - ‘Explore Hotels by Vibe’, with a campaign featuring actress Khushi Kapoor?

30. Coca-Cola’s home-grown mango drink Maaza crossed which milestone annual sales mark in 2024?

31. Sunil Kataria, CEO and MD of Raymond Lifestyle, is moving to which diversified agri-business company as CEO and MD designate with effect from May 5, 2025?

32. Which company and Brazilian homeware company Tramontina have formed a 50:50 joint venture to manufacture cookware in India?

33. Which scooter brand has introduced a special edition ‘Qala’, inspired by the celebratory motifs of Mehendi and honouring Indian artistry?

34. Which beverage brand has launched its ‘Thand Rakh’ campaign, featuring actors Sharvari, Varun Tej, Vedang Raina, and Dev Adhikari?

35. Which beverage brand has launched the ‘Dum Hai Toh Dikha' campaign, featuring actors Shah Rukh Khan, and Allu Arjun?

36. Which cosmetics brand has unveiled the ‘Pookieman’ campaign featuring actor Gurfateh Pirzada?

37. Which chocolate brand has launched its Valentine’s Day campaign ‘Hungry Third Wheels’?

38. Which dating app has launched the "Axe Your Ex" campaign with influencer Orry?

39. Which wearable audio brand has teamed up with designer Dhruv Kapoor to introduce the exclusive 'Flaming Hearts' collection?

40. Which holding company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 67% stake in Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Gujarat Titans from CVC Capital Partners?

41. Which edible oil brand has launched the ‘#KaroSabsePyaar’ campaign for Valentine’s Day?

42. Which jewellery brand has launched its Valentine’s Day campaign 'Not Just Another Day'?

43. Which sports medicine brand has roped in cricketer MS Dhoni as brand ambassador?

44. Which Hindi-exclusive OTT platform launched the campaign 'Jaagega Purana Pyaar' for Valentine’s Day?

45. Which casual fashion brand launched the digital campaign ‘Own Your Z’, featuring actress Zeenat Aman, for Valentine’s Day?

46. Which ecommerce company launched the ‘Snore Campaign’ for Valentine’s Day?

47. Which automobile company launched the ‘#PickYouUp’ campaign this Valentine’s month?

48. Which oral care brand, in collaboration with singer Dhvani Bhanushali, has introduced Love Tunes, a new campaign designed to help people express their love?

49. Which quick commerce brand has unveiled the ‘Gifts for Every Love Story’ Valentine’s Day campaign?

50. Which joint venture company agreed to wholly acquire Ayana Renewable Power for an enterprise value of Rs 19,500 crore?

51. Which entertainment platform has launched the campaign ‘#SpreadTheJoy’ for Valentine’s Day?

52. Which grooming brand has launched its ‘Love However’ campaign for Valentine’s Day, focusing on non-traditional expressions of love?

53. Which jewellery brand has launched the Heart So Full Collection?

54. Which new snack brand variant has launched a campaign featuring actors Sara Ali Khan and Ranveer Singh?

55. Which quick commerce brand has launched the campaign "Rift to Gift’ for Valentine’s Day?

56. Which e-commerce furniture and home décor company is offering the services of ‘Love Consultants’ this Valentine’s Day?

57. Which international tourism destination has unveiled a new brand film "Family Holiday Dhamaal", featuring actor Ranveer Singh?

58. Which digital stockbroking platform has rolled out the campaign ‘ItsATraderThing’?

59. Which protein foods brand has roped in cricketer Acar Patel as investor and brand ambassador?

60. Which company has acquired 100 per cent of the open field vegetable seed business of Dutch company Axia Vegetable Seeds?

61. Which retail-focused real estate investment trust (REIT) has acquired Vega City mall, a nearly 0.5-million-sq-ft Grade-A retail property in South Bengaluru?

62. Which defence tech company last week said it has secured India’s first global export order for fully indigenous autonomous aircraft, designed for surveillance and reconnaissance missions?

63. Which global investment firm has created a dedicated platform with two newly acquired automotive parts companies, Highway Industries and Roop Automotives?

64. Which luxury lifestyle brand’s India manager Nader Wassel has quit the company?

65. Which Bengaluru-based start-up has unveiled the CargoMax 20KHC drone in the ongoing Aero India 2025?

66. Which company has signed definitive agreements to acquire the 228-bed Shrimann Superspecialty Hospital in Jalandhar, Punjab, by way of a slump sale for Rs 462 crore in an all-cash deal?

67. Which auto components maker last week said its board has approved to acquire 49.9% remaining stake in a joint venture firm from partner FRIWO Geratebau GmbH for Rs 195 crore?

68. Sachin Bansal is set to transition into the role of executive chairman of which group, which encompasses its lending division and technology arm?

69. RBI last week announced it has superseded the board of directors of which Mumbai-based co-operative bank, and appointed Shreekant, the former CGM of SBI, as the ‘Administrator’?

70. Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL) has acquired which personal care brand from Sujatha Biotech for an undisclosed amount?

71. Which life insurance brand has unveiled its latest campaign, “Aapka aage ka plan kya hai?”, featuring cricketer Smriti Mandhana?

72. Which bank has launched its latest campaign ‘Right Moves’ with brand ambassador and chess player D. Gukesh?

73. Which lab grown diamond jewelry brand has announced the onboarding of actress Taapsee Pannu and former tennis player Sania Mirza to launch the platform “My Choice My Voice”?

74. Which cat food brand has launched the ‘The Tiger in Your Cat' campaign to educate pet parents about the unique dietary needs of cats?

75. Which business leader was awarded the Knighthood of ‘The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire’, the UK government announced on February 14?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1090 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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BIz Quizzard 1089

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

1. Which company has acquired all brands and other Intellectual Property rights (IPR) from Fullarton Distilleries, the maker of Pumori gin and Woodburns whiskey, for nearly Rs 40 crore?

2. Which travel company’s chairman Madhavan Menon has retired after 25 years?

3. Victor Menezes died in the US at the age of 77. He was the former vice-chairman and India CEO of which bank?

4. Which direct-to-consumer (D2C) brand specialising in sexual wellness and pleasure has launched a new campaign featuring its co-founder and investor, Bhuvan Bam?

5. Which lubricant company marked 15 years in India with the launch of the fourth edition of ‘#GaadiKeDoctor’ campaign, recognising mechanics for their work?

6. Which oral care company has appointed Odia actor Archita Sahu as its brand ambassador to strengthen its presence in the state?

7. Which dating app has launched the 'Effort Matters' campaign, focusing on how thoughtful actions build lasting connections?

8. Which digital lending platform has launched the campaign 'Mid Month Funds Crisis turning you into Aadheshyam?', featuring former cricketer Sourav Ganguly?

9. Which life insurance brand has unveiled its latest campaign ‘Viraasat Ban Ke Hi Rahegi’, featuring actor Rajkummar Rao?

10. Which institute will be established as a specialised national cooperative university, the first of its kind in the country?

11. Which business group has won the bid to acquire a stake in Manchester Originals, valuing the franchise in the UK professional cricket league at £107 million?

12. Which Indian company has acquired a 25% stake in Brazilian embedded finance startup Dinie for a million dollars?

13. Which jewellery brand has launched the 'Reborn' campaign?

14. Which footwear, apparel, and outdoor gear brand has unveiled a campaign in partnership with dance troupe The Quick Style?

15. Which beverage brand has launched a television commercial featuring actor Kartik Aaryan?

16. Which drugmaker has appointed Winselow Tucker as president and GM for India operations, effective immediately?

17. Which brand has unveiled a new campaign ‘#AClassApart’, to promote Stellar and its range of premium notebooks?

18. Which motorcycle brand has unveiled the film ‘Thrill’, featuring actor John Abraham?

19. Which skincare brand has unveiled its latest innovation - 44% Rice Water Brightening Serum Pads/Brightening Serum Pads, with a campaign featuring actress and investor Kriti Sanon?

20. Curefoods, the Bangalore-based house of F&B brands, announced the repositioning of its flagship brand EatFit under a new identity. What will it be called?

21. Good Glamm Group cofounder Priyanka Gill, who joined Kalaari Capital last year, has quit the early-stage venture capital fund to launch a lab-grown diamond (LGD) brand. What is it named?

22. Which luxury automobile MNC will present its first fully-electric vehicle (EV) at its capital markets day scheduled on October 9?

23. K Balasubramanian is set to be the new India chief executive of which MNC bank?

24. Which footwear company has announced its new ‘Celebration’ campaign, celebrating the real stars of every wedding - the guests who bring the party to life?

25. Which brand has launched Choco Frames, a limited-edition Harry Potter-themed chocolate biscuit?

26. Which footwear brand has launched its Valentine’s Day campaign, featuring actor Jackie Shroff and influencer Orhan Awatramani (Orry)?

27. Which MNC bank has launched its global campaign, ‘Now’s your time for wealth’, in India?

28. Which newspaper has launched the 'Pragati ka Partner' campaign?

29. Which jewellery retailer has launched its Valentine’s Day campaign, positioning itself as “the perfect place to find your thoughtful Valentine's gift”?

30. Which business group has acquired a 100% stake in The Hundred’s Northern Superchargers for £100 million?

31. The client base of Angel One, one of the major fintech players in brokerage space, has surpassed which milestone mark?

32. Which company last week launched its first electric motorcycle series, the Roadster X, with prices starting at Rs 74,999?

33. Which youth brand has launched the 'Mere Ex Ki Shaadi' campaign for its sunglasses?

34. Which global leader in lighting solutions has announced the appointment of actress Rashmika Mandanna as its brand ambassador?

35. Which platform has claimed to have become ‘the first finfluencer-led company’ to secure the SEBI-registered Investment Adviser (RIA) license?

36. Which jewellery brand has unveiled its new campaign, "Expressions of Love"?

37. Which company has launched the brand film 'Business Loan Se Badlo Apni Pehchaan!', showcasing its loan offerings for small and medium-sized business owners?

38. Which health insurance brand has launched the campaign ‘Who Cares?’?

39. Which beauty brand has released a new digital film, featuring actor couple Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth, ahead of Valentine’s Day?

40. Which company last week agreed to acquire Prasuma, which operates in the frozen, chilled, and ready-to-cook foods space?

41. Which company said it will sell about 29% stake in its joint venture that runs Massimo Dutti in India for about Rs 20.75 crore to Spanish retail firm Grupo Massimo Dutti?

42. Homegrown PE fund Multiples Alternate Asset Management, along with its co-investors, will acquire a controlling stake in which digital engineering platform?

43. The family office of which business personality has bought nearly 20% stake in AstaGuru Auction House for an undisclosed sum?

44. Which provider of software services to banks and other financial services companies has acquired CustomerXPs, which operates fraud detection platform Clari5?

45. Which pharma company said its subsidiary has inked a licence agreement with Shanghai Henlius Biotech Inc to develop and commercialise an underdevelopment cancer drug?

46. FINO Tequila, an ultra-premium spirits brand co-founded by which former cricket player and a collective of entrepreneurs, has debuted in the United States market?

47. Which nerve care brand has launched the ‘Sabse Bada B’ campaign with actor Amitabh Bachchan as its brand ambassador?

48. Which tiles and bath ware company has unveiled a Tamil TVC, featuring actors Gomathi Priya and Vetri Vasanth from Siragadikka Aasai?

49. Which eye hospital has unveiled a new television commercial (TVC) featuring former cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Glenn McGrath?

50. Which company last week said that its board approved a resolution to change the name to Eternal Ltd?

51. Which brand has launched season 3 of the ‘Brave New Art’ campaign, featuring author Anuja Chauhan, for its laptops?

52. Which home decor startup’s COO Ramakant Sharma will take over as CEO?

53. Which business group last week announced its foray into nuclear energy with the establishment of a new company?

54. Making its entry into the gold loan business, which company has signed an agreement to acquire the gold loan business of Paul Merchants Finance on a slump sale basis for Rs 537 crore?

55. Which dialysis network has acquired seven new dialysis clinics in the Philippines, bolstering its position in the region?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1089 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1088

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period January 27 - February 01. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which company is acquiring a 60% stake in Srinagar-based cement maker Saifco Cements?

2. Which real estate developer in Dubai has roped in actor Kartik Aaryan as its brand ambassador for the next two years?

3. Sridhar Vembu last week said he has stepped down as CEO of which SaaS company?

4. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) last week announced it superseded the board of which housing finance company due to governance issues and defaults in meeting various payment obligations?

5. Which fashion platform launched its latest campaign, ‘Fashion With Caution’, featuring actors Triptii Dimri, Ranbir Kapoor, and Sushant Singh?

6. This Republic Day, which nutrition brand launched “Keep Going Documentaries”, a documentary series that celebrates the spirit of resilience, strength, and perseverance?

7. Which diaper brand launched the campaign 'Badhai Ho Maa Hui Hai'?

8. Which sports brand announced the launch of its new campaign, 'Move Your Way'?

9. Which automobile brand launched a film featuring actor Jim Sarbh in a dual role?

10. Which business group is foraying into copper mining and has won two blocks of copper mines in Jharkhand from state-owned Hindustan Copper?

11. Which hyperlocal logistics startup has acquired logistics firm CriticaLog for an undisclosed amount?

12. Which wealth management company last week announced the acquisition of Batlivala & Karani Securities and Batlivala & Karani Finserv for Rs 1,884 crore?

13. Which ecommerce company has unveiled its new campaign “#DikhogeTohBikoge” (which translates to 'If you're visible, you'll sell')?

14. Which brand has launched a campaign film showcasing ‘Fine Fragrances for Every Hour, Every Day’ for its latest collection?

15. Which nutraceutical brand has roped in actress Sharvari as its brand ambassador?

16. Which science-backed skincare brand offering has unveiled its new campaign, ‘Skincare on the menu’?

17. Which brand has launched a campaign in Karnataka for its puliogare powder?

18. Which curated home marketplace launched the campaign 'Do the room together this V-Day'?

19. Which food brand has announced its latest launch, Wowzers crackers?

20. Which dairy company has acquired Milk Mantra Dairy and its brand ‘Milky Moo’ for Rs 233 crore?

21. Which consumer durables company last week announced its MD and CEO Pradeep Bakshi is stepping down upon the completion of his current term in August?

22. Which pan-Asian renewable energy platform has agreed to acquire a significant stake in Jakson Green’s 1 GW solar energy portfolio for an enterprise value of $400 million?

23. Which luxury brand from Jaipur that specialises in engineered quartz surfaces has partnered with fashion designer Masaba Gupta for its campaign, ‘Stories Cast in Stone’?

24. Which ride hailing company has teamed up with content creator and social media influencer Bhuvan Bam to represent its newly launched membership programme?

25. Which intimate hygiene and lifestyle brand unveiled its new campaign, 'I O Me'?

26. Which company, known for fractional ownership of commercial real estate in India, has unveiled ‘Alt’ for investors, and has appointed chess player Gukesh D as brand ambassador?

27. Which lifestyle tech accessories brand has rolled out its latest digital ad, featuring actor Shahid Kapoor?

28. Which jewellery brand has announced the launch of ‘Solitaire One’, a collection of natural diamonds certified by international labs, through a campaign featuring actress Alia Bhatt?

29. Which energy storage brand has launched a TVC featuring cricketer MS Dhoni for its smart wi-fi inverter?

30. Which company has teamed up with former Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan to co-create, manufacture, and sell sports drinks in India?

31. Which MNC is bringing hydration drink brand Liquid IV, its largest global brand in the health and wellbeing business, to India?

32. Which steel brand has launched the campaign “100% certified nahi toh TMT nahi.”?

33. Which living experience technology company has marked its 9th anniversary with a film paying tribute to security guards at gated communities?

34. Which pharma company has marked completion of 90 years with the film ‘1935 Se Desh Ki Sehat Ke Saath’?

35. Which Maharashtra-based multispecialty hospital chain has introduced a one-of-a-kind brand mascot, VK, as part of its latest campaign, featuring actor Anil Kapoor?

36. Which business group launched its Republic Day CSR campaign ‘Elevate India – Viksit Bharat Dhyeya Hamara’?

37. Which airline unveiled its Augmented Reality (AR) Republic Day campaign "Sky Parade”?

38. Which asset management company unveiled the campaign 'This Republic Day, Awaken to a Brighter Future'?

39. Which camphor freshener brand has launched an outdoor campaign ‘Fragrance Missiles’?

40. Which company last week claimed it has become India’s first steel company to develop pipes for hydrogen transportation, marking a significant milestone in the country’s hydrogen mission?

41. Which diversified mining company last week announced the appointment of Deshnee Naidoo as its first chief executive officer (CEO)?

42. Which pharma company has appointed Rajwinder Mehdwan as country General Manager for India, effective 1 April 2025?

43. Which property management firm’s Vietnam and India business has been acquired by a private consortium led by co-founder Trent Iliffe, along with former India CEO, and Vietnam CEO?

44. Which corporate trust launched its Republic Day campaign “India of my dreams”?

45. Which company has launched Purrfeto, a premium range of cat food for kittens and adults, through the ‘Cattitude: Relax from Home’ campaign?

46. Which automobile company has partnered with Indian artist Subodh Kerkar to unveil "The Most Ignored Painting” campaign, delivering a powerful message on road safety?

47. Which premium Swiss chocolate brand has opened its first café in India at Jio World Plaza in Mumbai?

48. Which company last week announced the renewal of its partnership with actor Jimmy Shergill, extending his role as the face for its feature phone portfolio in India?

49. Which chocolate brand has unveiled its latest integrated campaign ‘Made to Share’, developed in partnership with its global creative agency, VCCP?

50. Niranjan Gupta will step down as CEO of which two-wheeler maker on April 30?

51. Which athleisure wear brand has unveiled the campaign “Wear Your Energy” for its newly launched DRY FIT Collection?

52. Which fashion brand has unveiled its latest campaign, ‘#IYKYDK’ (If You Know, You Don’t Know), featuring actress Alaya F?

53. Which real estate company has launched the campaign ‘Goodluck Saying Goodbye’?

54. Which spice brand has launched two new television commercials featuring actors Akshay Kumar and Rajpal Yadav?

55. Irdai has directed insurers not to increase senior citizens’ health premiums by more than what % without approval?

56. Which automobile company has confirmed the re-appointment of Hisashi Takeuchi as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for an additional three years?

57. Which beverage brand has launched its latest commercial ‘The First Dance’, featuring actor Aamir Khan, for the summer of 2025?

58. Which gold loan NBFC has unveiled its new ad campaign ‘Har Shubharambh Mein Apno Jaisa Bharosa’, featuring its brand ambassador and actor Amitabh Bachchan?

59. Which oats brand has unveiled the campaign ‘#NewYearStartsToday’?

60. Which company has acquired a 49% stake in the England and Wales Cricket Board’s (ECB) The Hundred team, Oval Invincibles, for £60.27 million?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1088 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time. 

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Biz Quizzard 1087

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

1. PepsiCo and Tata Consumer Products have inked a partnership to develop and sell packaged snacks, involving which two brands?

2. Which edtech startup said it has acquired K12 education marketplace Edjust in a cash and stock deal?

3. Which Bengaluru-based cell and gene therapy company has launched India’s second CAR-T cell therapy Qartemi to treat patients with B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (B-NHL)?

4. Which colour cosmetics brand has roped in actress Rasha Thadani as its new face?

5. Which brand has launched an ad for its ‘Besan’, featuring director and producer Karan Johar and actress Ananya Panday?

6. Which online beauty destination has unveiled its new campaign, "Discover the ‘U’ in Beauty," featuring actress and brand ambassador Anushka Sharma?

7. Which jewellery brand has announced the launch of its exquisite first-ever bridal collection through a campaign featuring actors Aditi Rao Hydari and Shaheer Sheikh?

8. Which brand has launched the campaign ‘Take charge of your look’, featuring actor Vicky Kaushal, for its grooming range?

9. Which confectionery brand has unveiled a fresh version of the campaign “Kaisi Jeebh Laplapayee”?

10. Which company last week announced the launch of its first electric three-wheeler (e3W), the “King EV MAX”, marking its entry into the segment?

11. Which power company has appointed Neeraj Parakh as its executive director and chief executive officer with immediate effect?

12. The reconstruction of Mumbai’s iconic Sea Rock Hotel is expected to begin in the second half of 2025. What has it been rebranded as?

13. Which company acquired fintech company Bankit Services for AU$30 million through its majority-owned subsidiary Transaction Solutions International (India) Pvt Ltd (TSI)?

14. Which imaging and healthcare technology company has announced the launch of its second brand film “Maa’s fight through my eyes” under the series “Stories of More Smiles”?

15. Which jewellery brand has unveiled its latest wedding campaign, featuring actress and global brand ambassador Katrina Kaif?

16. Which agritech startup has acquired farm advisory platform AgriCentral from Olam Agri through a business transfer agreement (BTA) in an all-cash deal?

17. Which automobile brand has roped in actor Kartik Aaryan as brand ambassador and unveiled the campaign ‘More Power to Your Play’?

18. Which footwear-first lifestyle brand has unveiled its latest slider collection with a new ad campaign with the tagline “Comfort aisa, ki ab kya bataayein”?

19. Which brand has launched a limited-edition Pokémon yellow cookie range?

20. Which company has acquired Pune-based packaged foods brand SIL, maker of jams, sauces, and baked beans?

21. Everstone Capital has acquired a controlling stake in which Delhi-based software as a service (SaaS) provider from the founders for about $300 million?

22. Which hospital has announced a strategic collaboration with Mayo Clinic USA to establish a 300-bed Cancer Care Institute in Mumbai, and a hospital in Gift City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat?

23. Which confectionery brand has launched the campaign ‘Yummy, Approved by Mummy!’ featuring celebrities Sameera Reddy, and Mira Rajput Kapoor?

24. Which luggage brand has launched the campaign ‘Parent Honeymoon’?

25. Which financial services company has launched the ‘#YehConHai’ campaign to help investors identify and avoid scams?

26. Which saree brand has unveiled its first-ever brand campaign, featuring singer Usha Uthup and actress Mrunal Thakur?

27. Which beer brand has unveiled its new offering, which includes Lemon Masala and Mango Berry Twist variants?

28. Which company has launched a campaign for its Miluz Zeta Range of Switches and Sockets?

29. Which life insurance brand has unveiled its latest campaign 'Values and planning shape your family’s future'?

30. Which company last week said it will acquire a 90.5% stake in direct-to-consumer beauty brand Minimalist for Rs 2,955 crore through secondary buyouts and primary infusion?

31. Dabur is promoting which product for women by roping in shooter Manu Bhaker as brand ambassador and launching a campaign with the positioning ‘Khajur Ki Taakat, Iron Ki Shakti'?

32. Which audio wearable brand has launched the “Rock’in India” campaign, featuring comedian Ravi Gupta?

33. Which baby care brand has roped in actress Yami Gautam as brand ambassador and launched the ‘#SwitchToSofter’ campaign?

34. Which fine jewellery brand has launched a campaign for Valentine’s Day, featuring sports icons and real-life couple, Dinesh Karthik and Dipika Pallikal?

35. Reliance Retail's Tira has introduced which Singapore-based beauty brand to the Indian market, according to a statement last week?

36. Which IT company last week said that its former president Venugopal Lambu would return as CEO designate after a two-year stint at Randstad Digital?

37. Which engineering and IT services company’s chief executive officer and executive director Karthikeyan Natarajan has resigned?

38. Which basmati rice brand has roped in actor Amitabh Bachchan as brand ambassador?

39. Which smartphone brand has launched the ‘#XceedLimits’ campaign featuring actor Akshay Kumar?

40. Which education institute’s alumni couple Jitendra Mohan and Swapna Samant have pledged $11 million (Rs 95cr), marking one of the largest individual contributions in its history?

41. Which health-tech brand has launched the rap video 'Sar Main Baal' in collaboration with rap artist Baba Sehgal?

42. Which bank has unveiled Devanagari PIN - a revolutionary approach that transforms how people create and remember their PINs?

43. Which handmade carpets manufacturer and a global luxury brand has acquired the luxury rug brand Shyam Ahuja?

44. Which vodka brand has launched its latest campaign, 'UNLABEL, BORN COLOURLESS,’ for its Mixers?

45. Tata Motors has achieved which cumulative production milestone for its Punch brand?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1087 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1086

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

1. Apple has breached which milestone value mark for iPhone exports from India in 2024?

2. Which Swiss watch brand is returning to India, in collaboration with Indian luxury watch retailer Ethos?

3. Which PSU and John Cockerill India will jointly invest around Rs 6,000 crore on setting up a downstream plant for steel?

4. Neville Noronha is stepping down as the CEO of which retailer, after more than two decades stint in the company?

5. Which sports brand has roped in badminton player PV Sindhu as brand ambassador?

6. Which beer brand has expanded to the UK with acquisition of 23% stake in ChadKP Holdings, the parent company of Chadlington Brewery and The Tite Inn, Oxford?

7. Which alco-bev firm has appointed Praveen Someshwar as its CEO-designate for India operations?

8. Hong Kong-based private equity investment firm PAG has acquired a majority stake in which Hyderabad-based packaging company focused on the pharmaceutical industry?

9. Which life insurance company has launched Sunishchit Laabh, a non-participating individual savings plan?

10. Which company has bagged the bankrupt KSK Mahanadi Power Company under the corporate insolvency resolution process of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016?

11. Which MNC has agreed to acquire Intra-Cellular Therapies Inc, a company focused on treatments for central nervous system disorders, for about $14.6 billion?

12. Which Japanese consumer electronics brand is re-entering the India TV market through a brand licence agreement with Noida-based Super Plastronics (SPPL)?

13. Which bank has announced the launch of its 'Pongalo Pongal' campaign, a vibrant celebration of the Pongal festival in Tamil Nadu?

14. Which traditional ethnic wear brand has unveiled a campaign featuring actor Abhishek Bachchan and players from the Chennaiyin FC football team?

15. Which company has unveiled the 'Aapki Roof, Aapki Takat' campaign for its solaroof solutions?

16. Which fintech brand has appointed Ambarish Kenghe as Group CEO?

17. Which nutrition supplement brand has onboarded actor Asim Riaz as its new brand ambassador?

18. Which South Korean skincare brand has launched its first ever brand film, featuring its debut brand ambassador and actress Wamiqa Gabbi?

19. Which sauces and condiments brand has launched a campaign highlighting how food serves as a reward for everyday achievements, from school successes to work and workouts?

20. Which startup last week deployed three hyperspectral satellites into a 550-kilometre orbit around the earth, becoming the first Indian company to launch a private satellite constellation?

21. Which Japanese pharmaceutical company last week inaugurated an innovation capability centre (ICC) in Bengaluru, its first such facility in Asia?

22. Publicis Groupe last week announced that it is combining two creative networks – Leo Burnett and Publicis Worldwide. What will the merged entity be called?

23. Which direct-to-consumer (D2C) logistics player has launched Shipfast, a solution that offers 4-hour, same-day, and next-day shipping options?

24. Which lingerie, sleep, and personal care brand has launched digital campaigns with Bigg Boss OTT Season 3 participants Khanzaadi and Sana Makbul respectively to unveil its latest collection?

25. Which electrical and communication cables company has launched FinoUltra, a cutting-edge range of wires designed to offer superior safety, durability, and performance?

26. Which housing finance company has announced the launch of its new brand identity: Truhome Finance?

27. Which jewellery brand has unveiled its new wedding campaign “Khushiyon ki Reet”?

28. Which brand has launched the 'Dinner Dhamaka' campaign for its new regional pickles range?

29. Which finance company has launched Parakh, a series of short films that go beyond traditional advertising to depict the real lives of borrowers?

30. Which auto components maker last week said it would buy 49% stake in Flash Electronics for Rs 1,372 crore?

31. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) last week allowed banks to open what type of accounts at their overseas branches for people residing outside the country?

32. Bain Capital last week said it bought a significant minority stake in which Aurangabad-based manufacturer of automotive parts?

33. Binod Kumar has assumed charge as managing director and chief executive officer of which bank?

34. The government appointed Ashok Chandra as managing director and chief executive officer (MD & CEO) of which bank?

35. Which platform-first martech (marketing technology) network has acquired BigStep Technologies, a leader in Generative AI and cloud-native custom software solutions?

36. Which MNC has agreed to acquire Bengaluru-based fintech firm Axio in an all-cash deal at a valuation of around $190-200 million?

37. Which drugmaker has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% stake in Canadian clinical stage biotech firm Antibe Therapeutics?

38. Which retailer has entered the quick commerce market in Kolkata under the brand name ‘Jiffy'?

39. Which smartphone brand has unveiled a campaign featuring actor Shah Rukh Khan ahead of a new launch?

40. Media veteran Dr. Bhaskar Das, 72, passed away on January 15. He had a three-decade association with which media giant, apart from his various other associations?

41. Which motorcycle riding gear and accessories brand has roped in actor and adventure enthusiast, Rannvijay Singha, as its official brand ambassador?

42. Which online skill-based gaming platform has unveiled its latest campaign ‘India Ka Apna Game’, featuring actor Salman Khan?

43. Which fashion brand has unveiled an ad featuring chess players Viswanathan Anand and Gukesh Dommaraju?

44. Which spice brand has unveiled a digital ad campaign featuring actress Shilpa Shetty?

45. Which salt brand has roped in actress Karisma Kapoor as its brand ambassador?

46. Which company has made its debut in the mini-truck segment with the launch of Saathi, a premium entry-level light commercial vehicle priced at Rs 6.5 lakh?

47. Which health insurance company has unveiled its latest campaign, ‘#KaamMeinShaanHai’, dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the invaluable contributions of its advisors and agents?

48. Which cement company has unveiled a new TVC featuring cricketer and brand ambassador Rohit Sharma, as part of its rebranding campaign, ‘Soch Karo Buland’?

49. Which paint brand has launched the campaign ‘Graphene Bucket’ in Kerala, featuring the iconic duo Suraj Venjaramoodu and Chemban Vinod Jose?

50. Which MNC bank has received central bank approval to open 20 new branches in India, the biggest branch expansion the RBI has allowed a foreign bank in more than a decade?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1086 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1085

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

1. In one of the biggest deals worldwide for a biosimilar brand, which company has agreed to buy Udenyca, the brand name for medication pegfilgrastim-cbqv, from US-based Coherus BioSciences?

2. Which company has launched a new check-in policy for partner hotels, starting from Meerut, introducing guidelines whereby unmarried couples will no longer be welcome to check in?

3. Which company has emerged the winning bidder for acquiring Gujarat-based Vadraj Cement through the corporate insolvency resolution process?

4. Which business group from India has partnered with Thailand’s Indorama Resources to foray into the refinery, petrochemical, and chemical business?

5. Amit Banerji died at the age of 45 last week. He was the founder, chairman and CEO at which managed workspace provider?

6. For the first time in four decades, a non-Maruti Suzuki India car has topped the list of India’s best-selling cars in 2024. Which brand?

7. Which company last week announced its foray into the rehydration segment with the launch of RasKik Gluco Energy?

8. Which company has announced the global acquisition of the active ingredient “Ethoxysulfuron” from Bayer AG for sale in certain Asian countries?

9. Which innerwear and loungewear manufacturer and retailer has appointed Karthik Yathindra as the new chief executive officer, effective April 1, 2025?

10. Which automobile MNC has decided to acquire 26% stake in NDDB Mirda Ltd, a bio-gas venture of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)?

11. Which electric vehicle company and brand has unveiled its new brand identity, OPG Mobility?

12. Himanshu Shekhar has stepped down from his role as CEO, Southeast Asia, of which media agency?

13. Which MNC last week said it would merge with rival Shutterstock to create a $3.7-billion stock image powerhouse geared for the AI era?

14. Which soap brand has unveiled its latest television commercial as part of the ‘Dil Se Khoobsurat’ campaign?

15. Which brand has roped in actress Karisma Kapoor as brand ambassador for its cooking oils and pastas?

16. Which motorcycle riding gear and accessories brand has roped in Indian motorsport athlete Harith Noah as its official brand athlete?

17. Which gaming platform has roped in Indian rapper DIVINE as its global brand ambassador?

18. Jitendra EV has launched its latest TVC for which flagship electric scooter brand?

19. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) last week approved US-based global investment firm Carlyle’s proposal to acquire a 68.9% stake in which automotive component manufacturer?

20. Which city has emerged as India’s top city for women, according to the third edition of the ‘Top Cities for Women in India’ (TCWI) report?

21. Zomato announced the launch of its 15-minute food service. What has it been branded as?

22. Which platform has launched a new app, Snacc, for delivery of snacks, drinks, and meals in 15 minutes?

23. Which smartphone maker has roped in actor Akshay Kumar as brand ambassador?

24. Which toy company has appointed K A Shabir as its CEO, as on January 1, 2025?

25. The ePlane Company, an electric flying taxi startup, has signed a strategic partnership with which IT firm to develop scalable solutions for passenger and cargo transportation using e-planes?

26. Which agri value chain enabler has appointed former Unilever veteran Badri Narayanan as the Group CEO Designate?

27. Which PSU under the Government of Karnataka has announced plans to foray into public tourism, aiming to provide affordable travel solutions for middle- and lower-middle-class families?

28. Inshorts cofounder Azhar Iqubal last week announced his new venture, a platform that enables users to create apps or websites without coding. What has it been branded as?

29. TATA Starbucks recently announced the opening of a new store in Mumbai. Which milestone store count has it touched in the city with this launch?

30. Which media house last week announced that it will shut down its radio business, operated under the brand name Ishq 104.8 FM, in the next six months, citing current market dynamics?

31. Which airports operator said one of its subsidiaries will sell its stake in a joint venture in the Philippines for $1.4 million?

32. Consumer firm Emami has rebranded its men’s brand ‘Fair And Handsome’ and roped in actor Kartik Aaryan as its new brand ambassador. What is the new name?

33. Which customer experience (CX) and business process outsourcing (BPO) services provider is acquiring US-based BPO player S4 Communications for an undisclosed sum?

34. Which health and wellness company has launched its "Unhustle Fitness" campaign to promote a new approach to fitness?

35. Which company has entered the specialty batter segment with the launch of protein idli dosa batter, ragi millet idli dosa batter, multigrain idli dosa batter, and mallige idli batter?

36. Which luxury Ayurvedic beauty brand has announced a partnership with actor Ishaan Khatter?

37. Which brand has set a new Guinness World Records title for the largest online video chain of people passing and applying moisturiser on 18 December 2024?

38. Which tile brand has roped in actress Vaani Kapoor as its brand ambassador and has launched the ‘Kya Baat Hain’ campaign?

39. H Lakshmanan passed away last week at the age of 92. He was the former executive director of which auto components company?

40. Which solar PV modules manufacturer has agreed to acquire 100% stake in Enel Green Power (EGP) India from Enel Green Power Development SRL for Rs 792 crore?

41. Mukundan Menon, Executive Director at Voltas, has been appointed President of which industry body?

42. Which Chennai-based real estate group has announced its debut in the hospitality sector with the launch of Four Points by Sheraton Chennai Velachery in collaboration with Marriott International?

43. Which Taiwan company has collaborated with Syrma SGS Technology Ltd, a leading electronics systems design and manufacturing company, to produce laptops for the Indian market?

44. Which peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform has launched the campaign “Banao Har Din Ho Khaas, Daily Earnings Ke Saath”?

45. Which company reported its highest-ever consolidated crude steel production of 7.03 million tonnes for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024-25?

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Biz Quizzard 1084

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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