Biz Quizzard 1107

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period June 09 - 14. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which company is set to acquire the power modules business of Fujitsu General for 2 billion yen ($14 million), or about Rs 120 crore, as part of its expansion strategy?

2. The government has appointed Sat Pal Bhanoo as the interim managing director and chief executive officer of which listed PSU for a three-month term, June 8 to September 7?

3. Dabur India has launched the 'Skinsurance' campaign, featuring filmmaker Karan Johar, for which brand?

4. Which motorcycle brand has launched the 'Take It Easy' campaign?

5. Which early-morning grocery delivery app has unveiled its latest brand campaign “Door Bell Ki Chow Chow, No More Now”?

6. Which platform for premium beauty products has unveiled its latest campaign, featuring actress Lisa Haydon?

7. Which celebrity lifestyle label has launched its first fragrance – Day, a gender-inclusive perfume, on Instamart?

8. Which hospitality major has unveiled the latest iteration of its 'It Matters Where You Stay' campaign, featuring brand ambassador and actress Deepika Padukone?

9. Which healthcare company launched the ‘Chai + Sutta | Break the Partnership’ campaign to drive awareness around World No Tobacco Day?

10. Tata Power’s solar manufacturing arm TP Solar has crossed which cumulative solar module production milestone at its Tamil Nadu plant?

11. KV Pradeep has resigned as the chairman and managing director of which electric mobility company?

12. Which broadcaster has entered into a strategic equity partnership with tech and content start-up Bullet, which has developed a micro-drama app catering to younger Indian audiences?

13. Which IT company last week announced the relocation of its West Asia regional headquarters from Al Khobar to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia?

14. Which company last week said it will launch cancer treatment drug zanubrutinib under the brand name Brukinsa in India following approval by the Drugs Controller General of India?

15. Which mutual fund has unveiled the second edition of its campaign, ‘Salary Wala Plan’?

16. Which skill-based casual gaming platform has unveiled its inaugural brand campaign, ‘#ChaloJeetKiChaal’, featuring actor-comedian Krushna Abhishek?

17. Which food packaging brand has launched the campaign, “Bacteria ki Entry ko Rokey,” featuring chef Vikas Khanna?

18. On World Food Safety Day, which organic food brand has announced actress Kareena Kapoor Khan as the new face of its pulses and rice category?

19. Which QSR chain has onboarded actor Ranveer Singh as its new brand ambassador?

20. Which company is set to make its foray into the online food delivery segment with the launch of a new platform called "Ownly”?

21. Which company is set to enter into the wires and cable business, and has roped in actor Prabhudeva as the brand ambassador?

22. Which company has sold its US-based subsidiaries, Epic and Tynker, as part of US bankruptcy proceedings?

23. Which chocolate brand has launched the campaign ‘Snap to Decide’, featuring actor Jackie Shroff, drawing inspiration from a recent online trend?

24. Which fertilizer brand is marking its 60th anniversary through a campaign with the theme ‘Kisan Chhutti Par Hai’ (The farmer is on leave)?

25. Sumit Madan has been appointed as the next managing director and chief executive officer of which life insurance company?

26. Which digital healthcare company has unveiled a new campaign ‘#JustDadThings’ ahead of Father’s Day?

27. Which pregnancy detection kit brand has launched its Father’s Day campaign ‘The Invisible Journey of Fathers’, featuring stand-up comedian Aashish Solanki?

28. Which visa processing platform is marking Father’s Day with the film ‘Celebrating the Man Who Beat Time’?

29. Which antiseptic brand has launched the campaign ‘Aapka Fast Aid Expert’, featuring actress Neena Gupta?

30. Which company said it has acquired global rights for Mansion House and Savoy Club brands from UTO Asia for $1.2 million?

31. Shantanu Mitra will be stepping down as the CEO and MD of which NBFC at the end of this month?

32. Which motorcycle maker’s upcoming facility in Cheyyar, Tamil Nadu, will have an all-women assembly line?

33. Which textile and menswear brand unveiled the film 'Unspoken Love' for Father's Day?

34. Which fragrance house has recently announced actor Saif Ali Khan as its brand ambassador?

35. Which tourism destination has announced actress Katrina Kaif as its new Global Tourism Ambassador?

36. Which luxury emulsion range has launched a special edition pack called ‘Tribute to Odisha’?

37. Which electric two-wheeler brand has launched a campaign featuring actors Anil Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor?

38. Which energy management and automation company has launched the campaign ‘Bring Home the Smart’?

39. Which luxury vacation rental brand is celebrating Father’s Day with the campaign “Rekindle the Bond with Your Dad”?

40. Which brand has become the country’s first sedan to receive five-star rating in Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP)?

41. Which company has inked a joint venture agreement with Japanese firm Toyodenso for advance automotive switches for the Indian market?

42. Which company has launched Nourifyme, a new consumer brand offering a range of fortified Rice, fortified Basmati rice, and fortified wheat atta (flour)?

43. Which Bengaluru-based company has launched RxT21, a Cloud-enabled and AI powered smart haemodialysis machine?

44. Which L2 blockchain platform has named Sandeep Nailwal its chief executive officer?

45. Which clean mobility brand last week unveiled its electric three-wheeler SUPER CARGO?

46. Which brand has launched the campaign ‘Size dekh ke judge kiya?’ for its compact powerhouse, the PowerMini 10 power bank?

47. Which general insurance company has launched the video 'The One Thing Indian Dads Never Say No To'?

48. Which antiseptic brand launched its Father’s Day campaign, ‘#DadsCanToo’, to celebrate shared parenting?

49. Sunjay Kapur passed away in London last week at the age of 53. He was the non-executive chairman of which auto components major?

50. Which company has become the first listed company from Kerala to cross the coveted Rs 1 lakh crore market capitalisation (m-cap) milestone?

51. Which company will acquire Hindusthan Speciailty Chemicals (HSCL) for Rs 375 crore, marking its strategic entry into the advanced materials segment?

52. Which integrated technology solutions provider has announced the elevation of India CEO Ramesh Natarajan to CEO – India and Middle East, effective July 1, 2025?

53. Which brand launched a campaign with the theme ‘Before we had apps, we had appa’?

54. Which platform unveiled the campaign ‘Invest in FDs, Father’s Drip’ to spotlight Indian dads’ unique fashion choices?

55. Which pharma company has appointed Kirti Ganorkar as the managing director, effective September 1?

Please mail your answers on or before next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1107 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1106

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period June 02 - 07. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which is the only Indian firm to have made it to the listing of top 30 publicly traded global technology companies, as per a 340-page report, titled ‘Trends-Artificial Intelligence’?

2. EY chairman and CEO Rajiv Memani has taken over as president of which industry body for 2025-26?

3. Which brand has announced the launch of its latest JKY Groove collection, a style-forward athleisure range for young adults aged 18 to 24?

4. Which tourism destination has launched a campaign featuring celebrity couple Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma?

5. Which nicotine patch brand from Rusan Pharma unveiled a campaign for World No Tobacco Day? 

6. Which healthcare provider has launched the national emergency awareness campaign ‘One Number for All Your Medical Needs’?

7. Which pet food brand has launched a campaign featuring actress Sanya Malhotra?

8. Which confectionery brand has launched the campaign “Chamking Gum: Chamka Muskaan, Jagmag Jahaan”?

9. Which Hyderabad-based realty and clean energy group has launched its new financial services arm and has unveiled a Rs 700 crore real estate fund?

10. India’s aviation sector has been ranked at which position in the world in terms of passenger traffic, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA)?

11. Which tyre maker last week said it will discontinue its truck and bus radial tyre business in India with immediate effect?

12. Which industry body has announced Sailesh C Mehta, Chairman and Managing Director of Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation, as its new Chairman?

13. Which jewellery brand has unveiled a new campaign, introducing actress Shefali Shah as the first in a line-up of over 10 ambassadors set to feature in the coming months?

14. Which energy drink powder brand has launched the ‘Energy Ka Gola’ initiative?

15. Which sports brand has announced celebrity Suhana Khan as its newest face?

16. Which consumer electronics brand has announced the extension of cricketer Rohit Sharma as its brand ambassador for the second year in a row?

17. Which mutual fund brand has launched the ‘#RetireToMore’ campaign?

18. Which sports and fitness brand has roped in former cricketer Jonty Rhodes as a strategic investor and brand ambassador?

19. Which fashion platform has announced the appointment of actors Ishaan Khatter and Shanaya Kapoor as the new faces of the brand?

20. Which company plans to acquire US-based Agenus Inc’s biologics manufacturing facilities in California, and enter the global biologics contract development and manufacturing sector?

21. The Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (Amul) last week announced the launch of Amul milk in 2 cities of which country in the European Union?

22. India Yamaha Motor (IYM) Pvt Ltd has completed which cumulative production milestone at its Chennai factory?

23. Which company has launched its first-ever locally designed and produced CCTV camera portfolio, developed at its global development centre in Bengaluru?

24. Which beauty brand has launched the “My Time To Shine… Is Now” campaign featuring global brand ambassador and actress Alia Bhatt?

25. Which engineered quartz surfaces brand has unveiled its new campaign, featuring celebrity and brand ambassador Gauri Khan?

26. Which company, in collaboration with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and the Bhamla Foundation, has launched the ‘#BeatPlasticPollution’ campaign to mark World Environment Day?

27. Apple has launched the “Lessons" campaign for which brand?

28. Which mustard oil brand has launched the third season of its ‘Achaar Ka Perfect Jodidaar’ campaign, with this edition featuring a mascot, ‘Naani’?

29. Which sports brand is set to launch its flagship sustainability campaign, ‘Second Life Bazaar’, marking India’s largest 11-day long circular retail activation?

30. Which business group has expanded its US advanced materials business with the buyout of Cargill’s 17-acre speciality chemical manufacturing facility in Dalton, Georgia?

31. The U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum has awarded which India-based business leader with the Global Leadership Award at its 8th annual Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C.?

32. With a wealth of Rs 55,300 crore, who has topped the first-generation wealth creators in the first list of Candere Hurun India Women Leaders?

33. Which energy drink brand has unveiled a bold new identity with the launch of its mascot - the Wolf?

34. Which mutual fund unveiled the 5th edition of its flagship sustainability campaign, ‘#NurtureNature’, in alignment with the UN’ theme for 2025 - “Ending Plastic Pollution”?

35. Which platform has announced the launch of its National Rummy Series through a campaign featuring former cricketer Sourav Ganguly?

36. Which atta brand has launched the ‘Quality Assurance’ television commercial, featuring actress Sneha, across South India?

37. Which houseplants and urban gardening company has launched the “Talk Less. Plant More” campaign for World Environment Day 2025?

38. This World Environment Day, which jewellery brand launched its ‘Trees for Leopards’ initiative under its Gold For Good commitment to support wildlife conservation in Uttarakhand?

39. Which at-home services company launched the film ‘Chhoti si Doori’, the fourth instalment of its 'Dignity Of Labour' platform?

40. Which company will collaborate with Ireland-based Alvotech to co-develop, manufacture, and commercialise a biosimilar version of blockbuster cancer drug Keytruda for the global markets?

41. Which two-wheeler company last week announced the appointment of Sudarshan Venu as chairman with effect from August 25, 2025?

42. Which Kerala-based microfinance company has announced the appointment of Roy Varghese as Chief Executive Officer (CEO)?

43. Which motorcycle brand has launched a special World Art Day campaign: ‘The Art of Protection’?

44. French aerospace major Dassault Aviation has tied up with which company to manufacture fuselage of Rafale fighters at Hyderabad?

45. Which audio streaming platform has unveiled its new campaign “Toh aaj raaste mein kya suna?”?

46. Which technology MNC has announced the appointment of Manish Gupta as its new president and managing director for India, with immediate effect?

47. Which business process management (BPM) company last week announced the acquisition of data products and AI solutions provider, XponentL Data?

48. Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting's venture funding arm Wipro Consumer Care – Ventures last week announced an investment in which D2C pet-food startup?

49. All new medium and heavy trucks manufactured and sold in India from June 8 must have which feature, under a government notification issued a year-and-a-half ago?

50. Which business personality has announced an Rs 151-crore endowment to his alma mater, the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), the largest in the institute’s history?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1106 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1105

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period May 26 - 31. Hope you enjoy it.


1. In a first-of-its-kind pricing strategy in the pharma industry, which company has introduced a financing scheme for its cholesterol lowering drug brand Sybrava (inclisiran) in India?

2. Which pharma company last week said it has entered into a licence and supply agreement with SteinCares for commercialisation of biosimilar ranibizumab across Latin America?

3. Which company has released the second film under its national campaign ‘1935 Se Desh Ki Sehat Ke Saath,’ marking 90 years of promoting access to treatment and healthcare?

4. Which brand has released a new digital film that traces the journey of cocoa from Madagascar to its final form in the brand’s ice cream tubs?

5. Which oral care brand has collaborated with actress Sara Ali Khan through an Instagram post by her?

6. Which paint brand has launched a television commercial featuring comedy duo Krushna Abhishek and Kiku Sharda?

7. Which vodka brand has announced actress Kriti Sanon as its new brand ambassador?

8. Which brand has launched a new campaign titled "Made Like You," focusing on versatility in women's clothing?

9. Which brand has unveiled a new campaign “Comfiest Bras Ever,” featuring brand ambassador and actress Bhumi Pednekar?

10. Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced which cumulative sales milestone for its premium SUVs, Fortuner and Legender, since their debut in 2009?

11. Which multiplex chain has announced the appointment of Bhuvanesh Mendiratta as its new Managing Director?

12. Swiss packaged foods major Nestlé SA has acquired a minority stake in which Indian pet food company for an undisclosed sum?

13. Which luxury carmaker last week said it has partnered with double-Olympic medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra?

14. Which hair care brand has announced actress Manushi Chhillar as its new brand ambassador for the Indian market?

15. Which homecare appliance brand has announced the appointment of actress Kareena Kapoor Khan as its brand ambassador for India?

16. Which fitness and sports gear brand has announced the onboarding of cricketer Arshdeep Singh as an official brand athlete?

17. Which germ protection brand has announced cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni as brand ambassador for its soaps, bodywash, and handwash range?

18. Which B2B marketplace has unveiled its new campaign ‘Kaam Yahin Banta Hai’?

19. Which electric 2-wheeler brand has appointed actor Ajay Devgn as its brand ambassador?

20. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the deadline for filing income tax returns (ITRs) for the financial year 2024-25 to which date?

21. South Africa’s Sanlam Emerging Markets has acquired a 23% stake in which asset management company for Rs 105 crore through a preferential allotment of 38.89 lakh shares?

22. Which business personality has signed a MoU with the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) to establish an inflation-adjusted, full-fee scholarship?

23. Which new cookie brand range has launched the ‘Eat Happens’ campaign?

24. Which cookie brand has launched ‘SHINES’ - a shiny butter cookie, which promises a delightful new experience for butter cookie lovers?

25. To mark Menstrual Hygiene Day, which personal and intimate hygiene brand unveiled its new campaign, ‘#Zero Period’?

26. Which brand has launched a limited-edition Choco Vanilla Cricket Ball Ice Cream as part of its new campaign ‘Enjoy It, Play It’, featuring Gujarat Titans players?

27. Which energy drink brand has announced cricketer Shreyas Iyer as the face of the brand in India?

28. Which milk brand has launched a print campaign with the theme “What’s the source of your milk?”?

29. Which brand has re-entered India after a seven-year hiatus and has launched its V3 lineup of smartphones through Nxtcell India?

30. N Chandrasekaran, Tata Sons chairman, stepped down as chairman and director of which group company last week?

31. Which company has launched two products, Valexio and Mibelya, that will help support Indian rice growers achieve better and higher quality yields?

32. Which airline has introduced a new brand campaign “There is an Air About India”?

33. Which general insurance company has announced the appointment of Vedanarayanan Seshadri as the new Managing Director effective May 28, 2025?

34. Prashant Tripathy has announced his decision to retire from the role of MD and CEO of which life insurance company, effective September 30?

35. Which pet food brand has released the television commercial ‘Dr. Dogg’ in Tamil Nadu?

36. Which bath fittings company has roped in actor Saif Ali Khan as brand ambassador?

37. Which non-carbonated water-based beverage brand has launched a campaign with the positioning 'With Goodness of Copper!'?

38. Which denim brand has unveiled its Chico fit through a campaign featuring actor Vidyut Jammwal?

39. Which tech-enabled pet-care startup is celebrating its fourth anniversary with the ‘Feed a Streetie’ campaign?

40. Which airline will be the first to operate flights from Navi Mumbai airport upon its opening - tentatively fixed in August end?

41. Which business process management (BPM) company has elevated Venkatesh Korla as the new Global CEO?

42. Facing public outcry, which company last week announced the withdrawal of its newly launched Indian single malt whisky ‘Trikal’?

43. Which brand has launched ‘Groove,’ a new watch collection inspired by the rhythm, energy, and creativity of modern music culture?

44. Which sleep solutions brand has launched the film 'The slap in the face we all need'?

45. Which digital healthcare company unveiled the campaign ‘#NoPuffPlease’ ahead of World No Tobacco Day?

46. Which cosmetics brand has launched the ‘#RevealYourMagic’ campaign?

47. Bagline has teamed up with filmmaker Karan Johar to feature the latest range of which luxury brand’s luggage?

48. Which automobile company has announced that actor Pankaj Tripathi will be the company’s new brand ambassador?

49. Which coconut water brand has launched a campaign featuring actor Sidharth Malhotra?

50. Which genomics and personalised health player has acquired Canadian microbial sequencing player Microbiome Insights?

51. US-based real estate investment manager Hines and which Mumbai-based property developer have entered into an alliance to develop a commercial office project in Mumbai?

52. Which IT company has appointed Venu Lambu, currently the CEO Designate, as the Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director with effect from May 31, 2025?

53. The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) has recommended the appointment of Asheesh Pandey as the MD and CEO of which bank?

54. The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) has recommended the appointment of Kalyan Kumar as MD and CEO of which bank?

55. In an attempt to challenge long-standing societal perceptions of menstruation in India, which corporate trust has launched the ‘Maheena Aa Gaya’ campaign?

56. Which company has completed the acquisition of 100 per cent equity shares in WRNES Talegaon Power Transmission Ltd from REC Power Development and Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL)?

57. Which paints company has launched its latest corporate campaign ‘Socha Bhi Nahi Hoga’ to mark World Interiors Day 2025?

58. Which footwear brand has unveiled its Air Capsule Pro collection through the campaign 'For Every Capsule Of Your Life' featuring actor Siddhant Chaturvedi?

59. Which company has roped in Vedic scholar and cultural exponent Dushyanth Sridhar as brand ambassador to popularise the Acharya Panchakacham Veshti?

60. The Delhi High Court has restrained Dr Reddy’s Laboratories (DRL) and OneSource Specialty Pharma from selling which drug in the domestic market?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1105 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1104

Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period May 19 - 24. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which company is acquiring 50% stake in Sri Lanka-based visi-cooler manufacturer Everest Industrial Lanka (EIL) for $3.75 million?

2. Delhi airport operator DIAL has sold its entire 50% stake in Delhi Aviation Services (DASPL) to which company for around Rs 12.79 crore?

3. Which company has signed a binding collaboration agreement with Sparton (DeLeon Springs LLC) to assemble anti-submarine warfare (ASW) systems for the Indian Navy?

4. Which e-commerce enablement platform has launched India's first AI-integrated model context protocol server, marking a significant step in autonomous digital commerce?

5. Tira, the beauty platform from Reliance Retail, and which makeup brand have launched a content series ‘Talk Beauty To Me’, featuring actress Suhana Khan?

6. Which beverage brand has launched the campaign “Piyo Goodness. Karo Greatness.”?

7. Which digital wallet has unveiled a campaign featuring actor Jaideep Ahlawat for its "Pocket UPI" product?

8. Which face wash brand has launched a campaign featuring actor John Abraham and comedian Anubhav Singh Bassi?

9. Which lifestyle jewellery brand has appointed actor Shah Rukh Khan as its brand ambassador?

10. Which company is acquiring beverage brand Jumpin from Hershey’s India as part of its strategy to enter the ready-to-drink (RTD) segment?

11. ITC Hotels (ITCHL) has entered into an agreement with KAC Palm Exotica Hotels to launch which brand in Hyderabad?

12. Which fashion ecommerce platform has relaunched its dedicated online storefront, formerly known as Next Gen Store, as ‘SERVE’?

13. Which fashion, beauty and lifestyle e-commerce platform has announced its foray into global markets, and its entry into the Singaporean market?

14. Which chewing gum brand has announced its launch into the lollipop category through a campaign featuring cricketer Jasprit Bumrah?

15. Which electric 2-wheeler brand has launched the campaign ‘Charging Simple Hai’?

16. Which on-demand convenience platform launched ‘Drops’, a feature offering limited-edition, chef-curated dishes available in limited quantities for a short time?

17. Which scholastic and art stationery company has acquired a 51% stake in Super Treads (STPL)?

18. Which organic products brand has announced a strategic partnership with former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar?

19. Which pharma company has appointed Aman Mehta, the elder son of chairman Samir Mehta, as MD, with effect from August 1?

20. Which online gaming company has acquired UK-based PC and console game publisher Curve Games for Rs 247 crore?

21. InsuranceDekho and which other insurance distributor will merge through a share swap that will value the merged entity at Rs 7,400 crore?

22. The Board of Directors of which company has approved the appointment of George Verghese as the Managing Director for a period of 5 years?

23. Which travel company has established its first European Union presence by opening an office in Nicosia, Cyprus?

24. Dilipkumar Khandelwal has decided to step down as the India CEO of which bank?

25. Which MNC has unveiled a new campaign, featuring influencer Bhuvan Bam and actor Anup Soni, to promote its Ryzen AI 300 processors?

26. Which brand has launched a campaign featuring actors Ibrahim Ali Khan and Shanaya Kapoor for its Palermo sneaker?

27. Which dental products company has unveiled a digital campaign featuring actress Kareena Kapoor to promote its latest product, ‘Illusion Aligners Teen’?

28. Which brand has launched the campaign ‘#WhatAreYouTracking’, featuring actor Ranbir Kapoor, for its Smart Ring?

29. Which protein foods brand has announced the launch of Multigrain Chips through a campaign featuring co-founder and actor Ranveer Singh?

30. Which company is set to take control of Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM in a deal valued at €800 million (Rs 7,800 crore)?

31. Naveen Tahilyani has stepped down as the CEO and MD of which Tata Group company?

32. Which clean-tech company last week said it will acquire a 16.24% stake in International Battery Company to strengthen its presence in the mobility and energy storage sectors?

33. Which hospitality major last week said it has signed an agreement with Concept Hospitality (CHPL) in India to affiliate the latter’s ‘Fern’ brands under a new collection of properties?

34. Which 2 companies will replace Nestle India and IndusInd Bank on BSE Sensex from June 23?

35. Which eyewear brand has announced actor Shahid Kapoor as its new brand ambassador?

36. Which bank has launched the 'Savings Ki Vidya' campaign, featuring actress Vidya Balan?

37. Which fertility care company has launched its latest awareness initiative, the ‘RainbowBaby’ campaign?

38. Which brand has launched the 'Be Rain Ready’ campaign for its rainwear?

39. Which eyewear brand has signed cricketer Shubman Gill as its newest brand ambassador and the face of its “Artifacts from the Future” campaign in India?

40. The RBI will transfer a record amount to the government as a dividend for the current financial year. How much?

41. Which pharma company has entered into an agreement with US-based Pharmazz to invest up to $25 million, resulting in increasing its stake in the company to 22.7%?

42. Which restaurant in Dubai has been awarded the maximum three Michelin stars, the first time the prestigious honour has been given to Indian cuisine anywhere in the world?

43. Which jewellery brand has launched its first brand campaign in Odia, featuring actor Sabyasachi Mishra?

44. As part of its 20th anniversary celebrations, which airline has unveiled a first-of-its-kind promotional safety awareness video “Kripiya Dhyaan DJ” featuring actress Malaika Arora?

45. Which biscuit brand has collaborated with World Chess Champion Gukesh Dommaraju for its latest campaign?

46. Which brand has announced actress Sreeleela as the new brand ambassador for its fragrance category in India?

47. Which company has unveiled its latest digital campaign, featuring its ambassador and photographer Abbas Baig, celebrating progress powered by technology?

48. Which wheat flour brand has launched the campaign ‘Shuddhata Ki Sahi Parakh’ in Maharashtra and Gujarat?

49. Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited has signed up which actress as brand ambassador for two years?

50. Toymaker Lego has opened its first-ever store in India. Which city? 

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Biz Quizzard 1103

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period May 12 - 17. Hope you enjoy it.


1. The banking sector’s Q4 consolidated net profit has crossed which milestone mark for the first time?

2. K Raheja Group scion, Rhea Raheja has joined hands with Ishaan Nangia to enter India’s $9.5 billion packaged water market. What is the venture called?

3. Which footwear brand has launched the Stamina Collection with DuoFoam+ Technology?

4. Which bakery café brand launched the ‘Her First Ever’ campaign for Mother’s Day?

5. Which credit card issuer launched its Mother’s Day campaign “Now it’s your turn”, featuring cricketer Shreyanka Patil and her parents?

6. Which furniture fittings brand has launched the campaign ‘SHHHH. Let silence do the talking.’, with the positioning ‘Built for smooth living’?

7. Which automobile company launched the film ‘Happy Mother’s Day’?

8. Which textile and fashion brand launched the film ‘The Only Call that Matters’ for Mother’s Day?

9. Which artisanal lifestyle brand launched ‘Maaeri,’ its Mother’s Day campaign led by actress Neha Dhupia?

10. Which DCM Shriram group firm, which is into uPVC and aluminium windows and doors, has acquired a 53% equity stake in DNV Global for Rs 44 crore to expand its business?

11. Which Perambalur-based group is acquiring Shri Andal Alagar College of Engineering (SAACE), a private college in Chengalpattu founded by late actor and politician Vijayakanth?

12. Which company’s MD Anmol Singh Jaggi and whole-time director Puneet Singh Jaggi have stepped down from their positions?

13. The Centre has terminated the services of former IAS officer Rameshwar Prasad Gupta, who was serving as the chairman and managing director of which entity?

14. Which hospital chain has launched the digital film “Life Without Nurses,” highlighting the critical role of nurses in healthcare?

15. Which furniture brand has unveiled its latest campaign "Summer Chill Deals"?

16. Which milk brand has unveiled its latest campaign “The Power of Learning over Winning”?

17. Which company has named actress Shraddha Kapoor as the brand ambassador for its range of vacuum cleaners?

18. Which real estate developer has roped in actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu to endorse ‘Belair’, an ultra-luxury development in the heart of Hyderabad?

19. Which hair oil brand has released a new digital film 'Maa Sa Mazboot', featuring well-known spoken word poet Nayab Midha?

20. Which IT company last week said it has signed a $450 million deal with an agribusiness company, marking its largest deal?

21. After launching its same-day package delivery service Courier in 2020, which ride aggregator has announced the launch of Courier XL?

22. Which company has announced the resignation of Suparna Mitra, CEO of its Watches & Wearables Division?

23. Which company has released two digital films, 'SOS' and 'Breath-checker,' as part of its ‘#ItStartsWithGums’ campaign on Gum Health Day?

24. Which baby care brand has unveiled the digital video campaign (DVC) ‘Strength Of Love’ for Mother’s Day?

25. Which Mumbai-based sportswear brand has launched its Player Essentials collection, an all-in-one line of gear that caters to everyone from casual runners to IPL pros?

26. Which automobile retail network has launched the campaign ‘Safe: 6 Airbags’?

27. Which brand has launched the 'Sculpted, Not Made' campaign to introduce its Fluido Fans range?

28. Which ice cream and desserts brand has opened Meltshop, its first-ever dessert flagship outlet, in Bandra, Mumbai?

29. Which QSR chain has unveiled a new campaign featuring actors Mrunal Thakur and Danish Sait, showcasing its super saver offer of nine pieces of chicken for just Rs 299?

30. Which company has won the bid to build a 10,000 tonnes per annum green hydrogen plant at Indian Oil Corporation’s (IOCL) Panipat refinery in Haryana?

31. Which Hyderabad-based realty developer has forayed into Mumbai by securing rights for a project involving slum rehabilitation redevelopment project spread over 1.5 acres in Chembur suburb?

32. BillDesk cofounder MN Srinivasu was last week appointed as the chairman of which industry body?

33. Which bank has launched a 375-day fixed deposit scheme that offers a bundled health insurance policy, aiming to stand out in the retail banking space?

34. Which cloud kitchen startup has acquired the pan-India rights for American doughnut and coffee brand Krispy Kreme following the purchase of the latter’s operations in North India?

35. Which brand has unveiled a new campaign ‘Daily Sensitivity Protection’ to raise awareness about tooth sensitivity?

36. Which beverage brand has launched a digital campaign film with the positioning “Too Cool to Have It Solo”?

37. Which online grocery platform has launched its latest brand campaign, “Time aur Paise Dono Bachaye”, featuring actor couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh?

38. Which South Africa-based brand redefining sneaker care has launched its campaign in India, featuring cricketer AB de Villiers?

39. Which astrology and wellness platform has partnered with renowned art curator and lifestyle influencer Shalini Passi to introduce the Harmony Tree, a handcrafted wellness product?

40. Which Indian company has been accorded a brand value of $57.3 billion, as per a brand ranking released by Kantar, a London firm that analyses and values brands?

41. Which MNC has announced Bhawna Agarwal has been appointed as senior vice president and managing director for India?

42. Which Bengaluru-based SaaS company has acquired certain assets of Kognitiv, a Canadian company that helps clients manage their customer loyalty programmes?

43. In a bid to enter the consumer analytics space, which quick commerce firm last week announced the launch of its subscription-based platform, Atom?

44. Which bank has launched the awareness campaign ‘#BeatTheCheats’, featuring actress Tabu?

45. Which lingerie brand has launched its '#IFeelNothing' campaign?

46. Which company has launched a new range of Italian Gelato scoops and sundaes across its outlets, and released three digital films to promote the new range?

47. Which dairy brand has unveiled the ‘Aai Jaisi Mumbai’ campaign as a tribute to Mumbai’s nurturing spirit?

48. Which pet food brand has unveiled a campaign featuring actress Kriti Sanon to promote its Gravy range?

49. Virohan, an institution in healthcare and allied education, has partnered with which eyewear brand to launch an exclusive program, SureStart, to build the next generation of optometrists?

50. India’s aviation security regulator Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) last week revoked the security clearance of the Indian arm of which Turkish airport ground handling major?

51. Which social media major has elevated its India head Sandhya Devanathan to also lead the company’s operations in Southeast Asia?

52. Which credit card issuer has partnered with Apollo HealthCo, which operates Apollo Pharmacy, to introduce a health and wellness-focused co-branded credit card?

53. Which company has signed definitive agreements to form a joint venture with Sakarni Plaster for the manufacture and sale of Phospho Gypsum-based Green Building Materials?

54. Solfin, a renewable energy financing platform with its own NBFC, has disbursed over which milestone mark in solar loans within nine months of operations?

55. Which auto component manufacturer and Mexico-based Katcon Global have announced a joint venture to manufacture composite materials in Mexico, targeting the North American market?

56. Which Japanese PC brand has entered into a partnership with Chennai-based Syrma SGS Technology to locally manufacture its laptops?

57. Which packaged water brand has announced a limited-edition pack collaboration with "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning," starring Tom Cruise?

58. Which brand has launched the 'Go Beyond' campaign for its printer range?

59. Which snack brand has launched the film ‘Mitti Ki Chitthi’, paying tribute to Earth?

60. Which investment platform has signed a definitive agreement to acquire wealthtech startup Fisdom in an all-cash deal, subject to regulatory approval?

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Biz Quizzard 1102

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period May 05 - 10. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which legendary investor has announced that he will retire at the end of the year?

2. The board of directors of which FMCG company approved the re-appointment of Saugata Gupta as the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer for a further period of two years?

3. Which company has elevated Varun Chaudhary as Global CEO to spearhead its transformation into a multi-category food business?

4. Which houseplants and urban gardening company launched its Mother’s Day campaign ‘Moms In All Forms’?

5. Which lubricant brand unveiled its new commercial as part of its ongoing ‘Unforgettable Journeys’ campaign, featuring father-son actor duo Rakesh Roshan and Hrithik Roshan?

6. Which wafers brand has launched the television commercial “Taste ka Social Snacking”?

7. Which cookie brand has launched the campaign ‘Fantasy Zaroori Hai’, featuring actor Shah Rukh Khan?

8. Which brand has partnered with Disney’s Marvel Avengers to bring a super hero powered twist to its Jelly drink?

9. Which brand has expanded its menstrual hygiene product range with the launch of ‘Tampons by o.b.’?

10. SN Ladhani died at the age of 85 on May 2, 2025, at his residence in Bareilly. He was the founder of which bottling company?

11. Investment firm 3G Capital will acquire which footwear maker for $9.4 billion, the footwear industry's biggest buyout to date?

12. Which health insurance company last week announced the appointment of Rajeev Kher as the chairperson of its board of directors, subject to regulatory approvals?

13. Which tech major has launched a new film and TV production initiative called "100 Zeros" to focus on identifying projects that it can help fund or produce?

14. The CK Birla Group has announced its rebranding. What will it be known as?

15. Which ecommerce company has unveiled its new fashion campaign, "Many Many Mes", featuring actress Ananya Panday?

16. Which quick commerce brand has launched its Mother’s Day campaign 'Add yourself to cart'?

17. Which jewellery brand has released the second phase of its ongoing proposal campaign with a new film titled 'The Nudge'?

18. Which water purifier brand has unveiled its new campaign “Lambi Judai”?

19. Which luggage brand has launched the campaign “Batana Bhool Gaya”, featuring cricketer Jasprit Bumrah and wife Sanjana Ganesan?

20. India and which country last week reached a free trade agreement (FTA) that aims to boost economic ties between the two?

21. Which company has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire full ownership of IDL Explosives Ltd from the Hinduja Group in an all-cash transaction?

22. Which US meal delivery firm will buy Deliveroo in a deal valuing the British rival at about 2.9 billion pounds ($3.85 billion)?

23. Which digital healthcare platform has launched a campaign for its diagnostic services, anchored around the powerful promise: ‘On-Time or FREE’?

24. Which end-to-end painting and home beautification service brand has launched a campaign rebranding painters as "Home Stylists"?

25. Which actress recently launched her own clothing brand called 'Chapter 2'?

26. Which eyewear brand has entered India with the launch of two debut collections: The Classics and The Supermodel Collection, fronted by actor Saif Ali Khan?

27. Which chocolate syrup brand has launched a year-long celebration to mark its 100 years in 2026 with a campaign featuring chef Ranveer Brar?

28. Which oral care brand has strengthened its presence in West Bengal by appointing actress Subhashree Ganguly as its brand ambassador?

29. Which window films brand has launched its second brand film ‘#SweatWhereItCounts’, as part of its summer campaign?

30. Which company has entered into a strategic agreement to license its private-label food brands to cloud kitchen operator Kouzina, continuing its retreat from operating its own food brands?

31. Which company last week announced the acquisition of Caresoft Global’s engineering solutions business for a total consideration of up to $191 million?

32. Adani Cement has achieved which milestone production capacity?

33. Which real estate development company based in Mangaluru has announced actor Shah Rukh Khan as its official brand ambassador for Karnataka?

34. Which beauty brand has launched a campaign featuring actress Supriya Pathak for its Midnight Kohl Pencil?

35. Which brand has launched the "19-20 ka nahi, 125 ka farak hai" campaign for its All-in-One Trimmer?

36. Which fine jewellery brand launched its Mother’s Day campaign, introducing a thoughtfully curated collection?

37. This Mother’s Day, which pregnancy detection kit brand and Swiggy have launched Preggy, a campaign celebrating every expecting mother’s unpredictable cravings?

38. Which fluid management solution (pipes) brand has launched the brand film “25+ Saalon se har Kisaan ka Bharosa”?

39. On the occasion of Mother’s Day, which corporate foundation launched the film "A Story of Loss, Love, and Purpose" to spotlight the need for accessible maternal healthcare in rural India?

40. British International Investment (BII) has agreed to invest Rs 870 crore, or about $100 million, for a 10% stake in which company’s solar manufacturing unit?

41. Which Indian wear brand launched its Mother’s Day campaign '#MakeMomsFeelSeen'?

42. Which prickly heat powder brand from Emami has launched an AI-visual-generated ad film featuring ‘ghamoriya monsters’?

43. Which brand has launched a campaign for its LitStyle Hair Dryer Brush, featuring actress Ananya Panday?

44. Which at-home salon service has launched the ‘GYM Kiya?’ campaign featuring athlete Vispy Kharadi?

45. Which financial services group has unveiled its new campaign, featuring cricketer Shreyas Iye?

46. Which financial services company has launched the campaign ‘Motherhood on Hold’?

47. For Mother’s Day, which baby products brand has partnered with Times Music Brands to present a recreation of the track ‘Mumma’?

48. Which digital healthcare company has unveiled the campaign ‘MaxiMUMCare’ to mark Mother’s Day?

49. Which cookware brand unveiled the campaign 'Not every mom loves to cook'?

50. Which Mumbai-based company has acquired the healthcare RCM business of US-based i3 Verticals, including its associated proprietary technology, for $96 million (about Rs 800 crore)?

51. Which pharma company has appointed Kartik Rajendran as additional director and managing director of India operations, with effect from June 14, 2025?

52. Which MNC last week said it plans to shut down its lab-grown diamond jewellery brand, Lightbox, and focus on natural diamonds?

53. Which business group has signed a MoU with Bhutan's Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) to jointly develop 5,000 MW of hydropower projects in Bhutan?

54. Which tech and research varsity is set to become the first US university to set up an India campus under the new UGC regulations?

55. Which hosiery company has entered the women’s wear market with the launch of its new brand, Pynk, and has signed actress Shraddha Kapoor as brand ambassador?

56. Which D2C consumer goods brand has announced the expansion of its Home Improvement range with the ‘Nok Jhok’ campaign featuring actor-couple Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi?

57. Which hospital chain has launched its 2025 Mother’s Day campaign 'Mom, The Most Special Title'?

58. Which home appliances brand has launched the digital film "A Salute to GOAT Moms"?

59. Which company has launched a Mother’s Day campaign ‘Aage Badhegi’ for its CSR initiative, ‘Kanya’?

60. Which Tata Group company has named Ajoy Chawla as its managing director with effect from January 1, 2026?

61. LG Electronics India (LGEIL) last week held the groundbreaking ceremony for its upcoming manufacturing unit in which state?

62. Which pharma company has launched its corporate brand campaign ‘Touching 1,000 Lives Every Minute’?

63. Consumer Electronics major Samsung’s TV sales in the country crossed which milestone revenue mark in 2024?

64. Which dry cell battery major has appointed Anirban Banerjee as Chief Executive Officer, effective May 10, 2025?

65. Wells Fargo has decided to close its office in which Indian city by end of 2027?

66. Which company has partnered with Qure(dot)ai for the early detection of lung cancer in India?

67. Suven Pharmaceuticals Limited, an integrated CDMO (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization) serving customers across the globe, has rebranded. What is the new name?

68. Which online bus ticketing platform has unveiled its new Mother’s Day ad campaign ‘Make New Memories with Maa’?

69. Which mutual fund has unveiled the campaign "Maa Sab Jaanti Hai" for Mother’s Day?

70. Japanese financial powerhouse Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 20% equity stake in which bank for Rs 13,483 crore ($1.58 billion)?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapali@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1102 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1101

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period April 28 - May 03. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which automobile company said it has entered into an agreement to acquire 58.96% stake in SML Isuzu Ltd. (SML) for Rs 555 crore?

2. Which business-to-business software-as-a-service firm has acquired healthcare information exchange platform IHX for an undisclosed sum?

3. Which video streaming platform has appointed Gunjan Soni as its new Country Managing Director for India?

4. Which IPO-bound ecommerce company’s board has approved changing the name of its Indian entity, Fashnear Technologies Pvt Ltd?

5. Which network equipment maker has, for the first time, named an Indian, Sanjay Sehgal, as chief executive and managing director for India operations?

6. In a move to diversify its offerings, which brand has launched a new brand, The Dairy Factory, a range of slow-churned ice creams?

7. Which brand, claiming to have introduced the world’s first Zero Oil Kitchen, has announced model and actor Milind Soman as brand ambassador?

8. Which cheese brand has launched the 'One more please' campaign?

9. Which skincare brand has launched the ‘Juicy Secrets’ campaign, featuring actress and brand ambassador Shraddha Kapoor?

10. Which company last week launched a parametric insurance product ‘ClimateSafe’?

11. Which company will expand its partnership with Sanofi Healthcare India (SHIPL) by launching the latter’s novel drug Beyfortus (nirsevimab) in India?

12. Which Maldives-based hospitality firm will be foraying into India with the announcement of the plan to unveil an all-women run hotel in Bhopal?

13. Which food supply platform serving Asia, West Asia and Africa, has launched its consumer pantry range in India under the brand ‘Pantry’?

14. Which fashion platform has unveiled a new campaign for the wedding season, featuring actress Renuka Shahane?

15. Which plywood brand has launched the 'Har Performance Ka Reply' campaign, featuring Lucknow Super Giants players?

16. Which business group has acquired ClearDekho, an affordable eyewear brand, in a full buyout?

17. Which multi-brand two-wheeler service network has roped in cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin as brand ambassador and a strategic investor?

18. Which adhesive brand has appointed actor Pankaj Tripathi as its first-ever brand ambassador?

19. Which luggage brand has launched the campaign “Everyone’s In”, featuring actors Ananya Panday and Siddhant Chaturvedi in a music video?

20. Tata-owned Trent said its mass-priced fashion brand Zudio crossed which milestone revenue mark in FY25?

21. Which bank’s CEO Sumant Kathpalia resigned last week, less than two months after discrepancies in the lender’s derivatives portfolio came to light and resulted in a nearly Rs 1,960-crore write-down?

22. Which South Korean conglomerate has announced its foray into the Indian automotive lubricant sector, in partnership with petroleum and chemical products manufacturer Mangali Industries?

23. Nakul Aggarwal and Ritesh Arora, co-founders of which cloud-based web and mobile testing platform, have committed R 100 crore to their alma mater IIT Bombay?

24. Alterra, the world’s largest private climate investment vehicle, has forayed into the Indian market with a $100 million (Rs 851 crore) investment in which renewable energy company?

25. Japan’s Kokuyo, which entered India by acquiring the Camlin stationery brand in 2012, is set to buy which office furniture manufacturer in the country from NYSE-listed HNI Corporation?

26. Which brand has unveiled a new campaign ‘Switch to PRECISION1’ to introduce its next-generation daily disposable contact lenses, designed for all-day comfort?

27. Which fabric enhancer brand has announced actress Rashmika Mandanna as its new brand ambassador?

28. Which company, in collaboration with Intel, has unveiled its latest campaign, ‘Gamers on Duty’, for its gaming laptops?

29. Which Indian sugar-free sweets brand has signed actress Mandira Bedi as its brand ambassador?

30. Retail prices of top-grade saffron last week surged over 10% to which milestone price per kilogram?

31. As per a notification issued by the union government in line with its ‘One state, One RRB’ policy, which unified grameena bank, with its headquarters at Ballari, came into existence on May 1?

32. Which company has launched what it calls a cutting-edge Digi-Smart Central Reference Laboratory (CRL) in Chennai, marking a significant advancement in diagnostic technology?

33. Swedish home furnishings retailer IKEA opened its first Plan and Order Point (PaOP) in India last week. Which city?

34. Which magazine’s publisher Delhi Press has filed a petition against BCCI and others, claiming that they infringed upon its copyright by naming a robotic dog introduced at IPL venues?

35. Which electronics contract manufacturer has formed a joint venture (JV) with Taiwan-based Inventec to boost its IT hardware manufacturing business?

36. Which menswear brand has released a new campaign titled ‘The League of Legends’, featuring former cricketers Kapil Dev and Vivian Richards, and commentator Harsha Bhogle?

37. Which footwear brand has announced the appointment of actress Rashmika Mandanna as its global ambassador from India?

38. Which consumer finance company has launched its latest brand campaign - ‘Upgrade Karein Life Ke Scenes’?

39. Which kulfi brand has launched the campaign ‘Jaldi Kya Hai?’?

40. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) have surpassed foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) in ownership of companies listed on the National Stock Exchange for the first time in more than how many years?

41. Which Tamil Nadu-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) major has shelved its plan to build a $700 million compound semiconductor fabrication plant?

42. Which science-backed skincare brand has launched a new digital campaign to change young Indian consumers' views on sunscreen?

43. To commemorate International Labour Day (May 1), which company launched the digital film ‘Hands That Speak’?

44. Which consumer durables company has announced chess grandmaster Vantika Agrawal as its brand ambassador?

45. Actor Amitabh Bachchan has forayed into the world of gaming as the co-founder of which company?

46. Sanjay Khanna has assumed additional charge as the Chairman and Managing Director of which oil PSU?

47. Gross goods and services tax (GST) collection surged to which record high level in April?

48. Which apparel brand has unveiled its Spring Summer 2025 Collection through the “Own the Spotlight” campaign?

49. Which online fashion retailer launched the digital campaign ‘Movement of Offended Mothers (M.O.M.)’ ahead of Mother’s Day?

50. The Supreme Court last week scrapped which company’s acquisition of Bhushan Power and Steel Ltd (BPSL) four years after it took place?

51. IBM has joined hands with which company to deploy India’s largest quantum computer to date?

52. The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) last week recommended Sanjay Joshi for the position of chairman and managing director (CMD) in which insurance PSU?

53. Which toilet cleaner brand has roped in actor Shah Rukh Khan as its new brand ambassador?

54. Which Italian clothing brand has named cricketer KL Rahul its first-ever global ambassador?

55. Hyundai Motor India has crossed which cumulative sales milestone?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1101 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1100

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period April 21 - 26. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which company is discontinuing the country’s largest selling insulin, Human Mixtard, among other older insulin brands in India?

2. Which traditional and ethnic wear company has forayed into the premium home textile segment through Mrithu Towels, and has roped in actress Meenakshi Chaudhary as brand ambassador?

3. Suditi Industries has appointed Harsh Agarwal as the new CEO of which kids wear brand?

4. Air India CEO Campbell Wilson will step down as chairman of which low-cost carrier?

5. Which energy solutions company has launched the 'Solar Expert' campaign, featuring Rajasthan Royals players Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, and Dhruv Jurel?

6. Which test preparatory services brand has launched a campaign featuring the films 'Pizza' and 'Boat'?

7. Which beverage brand has unveiled the ‘Chai Bansuri’ installation on the banks of the Krishna River at Vijayawada?

8. Which company has launched the ‘#LiveUnstoppable’ campaign to promote the new K13 5G smartphone under its K Series?

9. Which dermatology platform has announced the launch of its brand film – ‘Internet ki Nahi, Dermat ki Suno’?

10. HDFC Bank has become the third Indian company to cross which market capitalisation mark?

11. Which cricket analysis platform has roped in cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur as its new brand ambassador?

12. Which oral care brand has reinforced its presence in the North East by appointing actress Aimee Baruah as its brand ambassador?

13. Which eyewear brand has unveiled its new campaign, featuring cricketer Tilak Varma?

14. Which jewellery brand has launched its Akshaya Tritiya campaign, "Festival of Golden Moments," featuring actress and brand ambassador Mithila Palkar?

15. On the occasion of Earth Day, which renewable energy company launched its latest campaign ‘#GreenPowerShift’?

16. Which beauty brand has unveiled its disruptive pricing strategy in India across 12 of its most-loved product formats through the 'More Love for Less' campaign?

17. Which brand has launched its first eco-friendly razor, Eco Sensi 3, as part of a new nationwide campaign promoting sustainable shaving?

18. Which used car platform has unveiled a new campaign "God Promise" for the IPL season, featuring former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar?

19. Which brand has partnered with designer Manish Malhotra to launch a new luxury luggage collection?

20. Luxury goods like handbags, wrist watches, footwear, and sportswear, priced above which mark will now attract a 1% tax collected at source (TCS)?

21. Which energy storage and solar solutions company has announced the appointment of Sameer Nagpal as its new Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)?

22. The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) said it had acquired a 10% equity stake in which agri-fintech venture for an unspecified amount?

23. Which car marketplace start-up has acquired automotive forum Team-BHP?

24. Which personal care and healthcare company has announced its entry into the brightening cream category with ‘Pure Glow’, and has roped in actress Raashii Khanna as brand ambassador?

25. Which omnichannel beauty retail platform is making its foray into lifestyle merchandise and has started with insulated tumblers?

26. Which microfinance company last week announced that its managing director Shalabh Saxena resigned from his position to pursue other career opportunities?

27. India Today Group last week announced the relaunch of the Indian edition of which global celebrity and lifestyle title, in partnership with Spain-based HOLA SL?

28. Which motorcycle brand has launched the '20:20' campaign to celebrate its 20th anniversary?

29. Which solar energy and energy-efficient electrical products brand has announced actor Rajkummar Rao as its new brand ambassador?

30. Swiss financial services giant UBS will sell its domestic wealth management business to which company in a deal valued at Rs 307 crore?

31. Which MNC has acquired the Hyderabad-headquartered TalentSprint, a deep tech education player, from NSE Academy, a wholly owned subsidiary of NSE?

32. L&T Technology Services (LTTS) crossed which milestone annual revenue mark for FY25?

33. Which health and wellness platform has launched Sleep Enhance, a caffeine-free product made with a plant-based, clinically studied ingredient shown to improve sleep quality?

34. Which household appliance manufacturer has announced actress Kriti Sanon as its first Indian brand ambassador?

35. Ahead of World Corrosion Awareness Day, which zinc producer launched its campaign ‘#ZungKeKhilaafZinc’ to raise public awareness about corrosion and its widespread impact?

36. Which company will acquire a 90% stake in Zillion Hotels and Resorts from its existing shareholders for cash consideration of nearly Rs 210 crore?

37. Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC is picking up 35% stake in three upscale properties owned by which hospitality company for Rs 752 crore?

38. Which sunscreen products brand has launched in India, currently available exclusively on Nykaa?

39. Which bank has unveiled its latest campaign, ‘Safe Hai, Toh Sahi Hai’?

40. Which company has acquired an 80.7% stake in Sky Gate Hospitality, the parent company of Biryani by Kilo, for Rs 431.3 crore?

41. Which automobile company is set to bring Leapmotor´s global electric vehicle lineup to India, marking a significant step in the company´s commitment to shaping the future of mobility?

42. Which pet food brand has launched a campaign featuring actress Bhumi Pednekar for its gravy range?

43. Which MNC has launched the ‘#PadhaiKaFuture’ campaign, highlighting the role of PCs powered by AI in improving education?

44. Which nutrition food drink brand has launched the campaign 'Mischief is a Sign, that Growth is Fine'?

45. Which namkeens, sweets, and snacks brand has launched mini bakarwadi - a bite-sized twist on its original bakarwadi, and unveiled a campaign featuring actors Amey Wagh and Ayush Mehra?

46. Which footwear brand has launched the “Stress Ko Do Rest” campaign, featuring actor Salman Khan?

47. Which company has launched a campaign for MediCare Select, a health insurance product aimed at covering families across three generations?

48. Which mobile game has unveiled its latest film ‘Everybody Loves a Good Fight’?

49. Which company has launched a digital video commercial for NXTGEN, its professional painting service?

50. Which India-based manufacturer of indigenous surgical robotic systems last week announced that it has listed on the United States Nasdaq?

51. Which brand has unveiled the “Taste the 4D” campaign for the launch of Krunch, a disruptive 4-layered ice cream bar that fuses Korean innovation and flavours designed to thrill the senses?

52. Which cake brand has unveiled the "Badey Badon Ko Pighla De" campaign, featuring CID characters Daya (Dayanand Shetty) and Sir (Shivaji Satam)?

53. Which vegan lifestyle brand has unveiled its newest campaign, “A Bagful of You”, featuring actress Kriti Sanon?

54. Which beverage brand has unveiled a new global campaign under its “Thirsty For More” platform, featuring football star David Beckham?

55. Beverage major Coca-Cola India last week said its Kinley Soda brand has crossed which milestone mark in revenue in the Indian market?

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Biz Quizzard 1099

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period April 14 - 19. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which company has appointed Aarthi Subramanian as its president and COO, making her the first woman COO in the Indian IT sector?

2. Which real estate private equity entity has created a Rs 1,500 crore platform in partnership with the Eldeco Group to develop 18 residential projects across multiple states?

3. Which automobile MNC has appointed Nidhi Kaistha as India head?

4. Which diversified engineering firm last week announced the appointment of Parag Satpute as its new managing director and group CEO?

5. Which company’s chemicals business has completed the acquisition of the food additives business of Savannah Surfactants?

6. Cricketer Jasprit Bumrah has made an equity investment in which new-age luggage brand?

7. Which sports nutrition brand has roped in cricketer Rinku Singh as brand ambassador?

8. Which ice cream brand has unveiled a new campaign, introducing its new mascot ‘Vaddy’?

9. For World Health Day, which healthcare company launched the campaign 'Think Before You Order'?

10. Which Delhi-based hospital chain has agreed to acquire a 60% stake in Punjab-based Amandeep Hospitals?

11. Which company plans to build the tallest residential project in Chennai with 49 floors in Perambur?

12. Which aircraft engine maker last week announced the appointment of Ashish Saraf as vice president and country head, India?

13. Which architectural hardware solutions company has signed on actors Ranbir Kapoor and Kriti Sanon as brand ambassadors and released the campaign ‘Makes the World Go O’?

14. Which American multivitamin brand has launched Recharge, a new entrant into the energy drink mix category, with a campaign featuring actress Anushka Sharma?

15. Which kitchen appliances and cookware brand has launched its latest national campaign, ‘Jode Bharat Ko,’ featuring co-founder Chef Sanjeev Kapoor?

16. Which QSR chain has launched the Juicylicious Pizza Range?

17. Which beverage chain has launched its new range of Pizzas with the “Slice of Joy” campaign?

18. Which company has roped in actress Rasha Thadani as the face of its laptops and tablets?

19. Which company has strengthened its presence in the beauty industry with the launch of colour cosmetics brand LOVETC?

20. The private equity arm of which investment bank has completed the acquisition of 84% stake in Gurgaon-based HR software-as-a-service (SaaS) firm People Strong for around $130 million?

21. Which company has launched Pyng, a platform that lets people find professional freelancers?

22. Suraja Kishore has stepped down as the India CEO of which advertising agency?

23. Which skincare brand has announced its latest video in collaboration with actor Rohit Saraf to champion sunscreen for young men?

24. Which paints company has launched its IPL campaign ‘Rangon Ka Khel 2.0’?

25. Which paints company has launched the 'Deewar Ke Kalakaar' campaign?

26. Which paints company has announced the appointment of Kuldip Raina as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 10, 2025?

27. Which skincare brand has announced actress Taapsee Pannu as its first Indian global brand ambassador, launching the Soft Daily UV moisturizer?

28. Which cement brand has launched a campaign featuring actors Abhishek Banerjee in the Hindi version and Suhas in the Telugu adaptation?

29. Which beverage brand has launched a film featuring comedian Kapil Sharma and filmmaker Anurag Kashyap?

30. Which company has expanded its overseas hospitality portfolio with the launch of Templeton Garden hotel in London?

31. The Digital Lenders Association of India (DLAI), a deemed self-regulatory organisation for the fintech sector (SROFT), has rebranded itself. What is the new name?

32. Which company has moved the Delhi High Court against HUL alleging that a Lakme Sun Expert sunscreen advertisement disparages products sold by the former´s skincare brand The Derma Co?

33. Which quick commerce logistics start-up has launched Blaze, its new 60-minute delivery service for online marketplaces across India?

34. Which storytelling platform has teamed up with actress Rashmika Mandanna to unveil Rashmika & Ru - a fresh and original IP rooted in joy, kindness, and emotional connection?

35. Which brand is redefining the way students engage with learning through the launch of eduGAMES Infinity, a gamified notebook that seamlessly blends play with education?

36. Which French luxury brand has roped in actress Ananya Panday as the first ever Indian face of the brand?

37. Which compostable and eco-friendly tableware brand has launched the 'Eat Safe' campaign?

38. Which fashion brand has launched its Spring-Summer 2025 campaign ‘White Echoes’?

39. Which skincare brand has introduced the ‘Derm On-The-Go’ initiative with an aim to make science-backed skincare expertise accessible to Indian consumers, starting with college students?

40. Which quick commerce company has changed its parent company name from Kiranakart Technologies Private Ltd?

41. Which company will reacquire North Queensland Export Terminal (NQXT) in Australia from its promoters for an equity valuation of $2 billion in a non-cash deal?

42. Which company last week announced the acquisition of the balance 73.5% stake in Mother Sparsh Baby Care to be done over a period of 2-3 years?

43. Which MNC mining company plans to set up an integrated clean energy-powered aluminium project in partnership with AMG Metals and Materials, backed by Greenko Group founders?

44. Which automobile company filed 250 patents and 148 design applications in FY25, marking its highest number of annual filings to date?

45. Which IT skills development enterprise has acquired a 70% stake in iamneo, a provider of deep skilling technology training solutions through an AI-powered SaaS platform?

46. Which two-wheeler engine oil brand has launched the campaign 'Pick-up naye jaisa, pyaar naye jaisa.', featuring cricketer MS Dhoni?

47. Which financial services company has launched the campaign ‘Aapke Business Ka Game Changer’, featuring cricketer Jasprit Bumrah?

48. Which online train-utility and ticketing-focused platform has launched a new TVC featuring Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) players Virat Kohli, Krunal Pandya and Rajat Patidar?

49. Which jobs portal has unveiled its new campaign 'For the Ambitious', targeting Gen Z professionals who prioritise their career moves without hesitation?

50. Which company is acquiring Sresta Natural Bioproducts, which owns the organic packaged staples brand 24 Mantra Organic, for Rs 472.5 crore in an all-cash deal?

51. Which hospitality company has recently acquired Beechfield House in Wiltshire, its fifth UK hotel?

52. Which Indonesian coffee chain launched its first outlet in India earlier this month?

53. Which real estate company has rebranded itself and is venturing into luxury real estate with actress Sonam Kapoor as its brand ambassador?

54. Which Gurugram-based real estate firm has onboarded actress Manushi Chhillar as brand ambassador?

55. India’s annual drug and pharmaceutical exports crossed which milestone mark for the first time in FY25?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1099 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1098

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period April 07 - 12. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Ecom Express Ltd. for a cash consideration of Rs 1,400 crore from its shareholders?

2. Which company has formalised an agreement to acquire Dehradun’s diagnostic chain Dr Ahujas’ Pathology and Imaging Centre (DAPIC)?

3. Which hospitality major will be launching its tenth brand in India - Destination - this year in Jaipur and Jim Corbett?

4. Which fragrance brand has announced actress Kiara Advani as its new brand ambassador?

5. Which fashion brand has launched its 'Born of Art' campaign for IPL season?

6. Which spice brand has appointed actor Nani as its brand ambassador for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana?

7. Which brand has launched the Gondhoraj & Neem Soap in West Bengal?

8. Which clean-tech brand has launched the "Mera Desh Meri Zimmedari" campaign?

9. Which eye care chain has launched a campaign featuring model and actor Milind Soman?

10. Which company has launched a preventive screening programme named “Aarogyam” at Bengaluru´s IT corridor to enable professionals to get quick health checkups?

11. Which company has entered the rental housing segment with the launch of “TriliveAndheri”, through a partnership with Housr, a luxury serviced apartment operator?

12. Which company has announced the appointment of Sriram Padmanabhan as its new head of healthcare business, effective immediately?

13. Which Ayurvedic skincare brand has announced Princess Gauravi Kumari of Jaipur as brand ambassador?

14. Which mutual fund has unveiled a new ad 'We are all investors' as part of its ongoing campaign?

15. Which Mumbai=based biryani brand has announced actor Zaheer Iqbal as its first brand ambassador?

16. Which ice-cream brand has unveiled its new campaign “More is Merrier”?

17. Which bathroom solutions brand has unveiled its new global campaign '#ASpaceForYouToJustBe'?

18. Which bike taxi offering has launched its IPL campaign featuring Australian cricketer Travis Head?

19. Which tyre brand has launched the "Bring out the SUV in your SUV" campaign, featuring former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar?

20. Which Switzerland based European footwear major has announced the formation of its Indian joint venture, nuvora, in partnership with Gaurik Group?

21. The Delhi High Court (HC) last week asked a dermatologist and two social media influencers to drop objectionable content from their podcast video on a petition from which antiseptic brand?

22. Which Gurugram-based group, which runs a 250-acre industrial park for leather goods near Chennai, is diversifying into resorts, which will function as a vertical under its hospitality arm?

23. Which ice-cream company has signed a MoU with the government of Maharashtra to establish its India headquarters in Mumbai and to set up a global capability centre in Pune?

24. Which French consumer technology brand has announced a strategic retail partnership with Flipkart to launch its latest range of smartphones?

25. Which company has launched ‘Ninja’, a new pet care brand offering scientifically formulated dog food?

26. Which nutraceutical brand has unveiled a new campaign ‘Beauty from Within’, featuring brand ambassador and actress Sharvari?

27. Which brand has launched its latest campaign, “Har Bride Ka Beauty Stroke”?

28. Which payments bank has launched the 'One Card for Everything' campaign?

29. Eminent luxury retail professional Darshan Mehta died last week at the age of 64. He was the former MD of which company?

30. Which company will manufacture the fuselage for the single engine Airbus H130 helicopters, with the first unit expected to be delivered by March 2027?

31. Which footwear company has launched the campaign ‘Zid, Chalte Rehne Ki’ to mark its 50th year?

32. Which rummy platform has launched its latest brand campaign, ‘Asli Game Asli Skills’, featuring actor Ali Fazal?

33. Which Ayurvedic healthcare brand has launched the campaign 'Health Ki Ghar Wapsi', featuring actor Sonu Sood?

34. Which biscuit brand has launched the campaign ‘Face the Facts’ aimed at promoting transparency in its product messaging?

35. Which jewellery brand has released a digital film for Poila Boishakh, featuring brand ambassador Ritabhari Chakraborty?

36. Which jewellery brand has unveiled the campaign ‘Khushiyon Ki Reet – #ApkaShukriya’, focusing on the brand’s master karigars?

37. Which sports trading platform has launched its latest campaign, “Ye Dil. Dimag. Data Ka Game Hai”, featuring former cricketer Robin Uthappa?

38. Which parboiled rice and edible oil company has unveiled its centenary campaign film ‘The Mill’?

39. Which medical scrubs and aprons brand has unveiled its first-ever brand film "More Than Scrubs, A Beginning"?

40. Which state has the highest number of public charging stations among tier-1 cities, as per the data of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency?

41. Which company, in partnership with The Shrem Group, will bring Morgans Originals, its luxury hotel brand to India for the first time?

42. Which two-wheeler company has announced a three-year partnership with rising professional golfers Akshay Bhatia and Sahith Theegala?

43. Which Japanese conglomerate has elevated Indian Managing Director Bharat Kaushal to the role of Executive Chairman, effective April 1, 2025?

44. Which sports body has announced the appointment of Isha Ambani and Louise Bawden to its Board of Administration for the 2024–2028 Olympic cycle?

45. In the biggest luxury deal of the year, which MNC last week announced it was buying Versace for 1.3 billion euros ($1.4 billion) from Capri Holdings?

46. Which company has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Astro Motors Private Ltd, an electric three-wheeler manufacturing company, for Rs 14.22 crore in an equity and cash deal?

47. Which payment app has launched the ‘Paison Ki Kadar’ campaign?

48. Which general insurance company has unveiled the film ‘Shreyas Ki Yojana’, featuring Punjab Kings cricketers Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh, and Shashank Singh?

49. Which educational group has onboarded chess player Gukesh Dommaraju as brand ambassador?

50. Cricketer Virat Kohli has ended his long association with which sports brand?

51. Which Chennai-based group last week floated an industrial spaces and logistics infrastructure company, OneAlpha Ventures Ltd?

52. Which financial services company has elevated Aditi Kothari Desai as Chairperson?

53. JSW MG Motor India has announced that MG Windsor has become the fastest-selling EV model in the country, achieving which sales milestone within just six months of launch?

54. Which brand has launched the “Aankh Band Karke Le Lo” summer campaign for its air coolers?

55. Which beverage brand has announced actor Ram Charan as its new brand ambassador?

56. Which brand has launched the Gravity Series - India’s only AI Climate Control Air Conditioners with fabric finish?

57. Which South India-based real estate developer has appointed actors Nayanthara and Nani as brand ambassadors for its latest luxury projects?

58. Which antacid brand has onboarded actor Vicky Kaushal as its brand ambassador?

59. Which brand has launched the ‘Lie Detector’ campaign for its sunscreen Sun Expert SPF 50?

60. Madhur Bajaj, 73, passed away last week. He was the former vice chairman of which company?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1098 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1097

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period March 31 - April 05. Hope you enjoy it.


1. The Aditya Birla Group has sold Century Pulp & Paper to which company for Rs 3,498 crore?

2. Burjis Godrej has taken charge as the managing director of which agrochemical company, marking his first major leadership and accountability role within the organization?

3. The government has decided to convert Rs 36,950 crore of spectrum dues into equity, making it the largest shareholder in which private telecom company?

4. Which mutual fund has launched the ‘#SalaryWala Plan’ campaign?

5. Which pain management brand has unveiled the ‘Dauda Dauda Bhaaga Bhaaga Sa’ campaign for the launch of its new Active Muscle Care Cream?

6. Which Chinese QSR chain has launched a cricket-themed campaign, 'Flavors so bold, they’ll get you grooving!'?

7. Which ice cream brand has launched a campaign featuring actress Tamannaah Bhatia and cricketer Hardik Pandya?

8. Which ice cream brand has unveiled an ad featuring actress Kareena Kapoor for its new Pistachio variant?

9. Which beer brand has launched the campaign 'Yours to Take'?

10. Which automotive component manufacturer will acquire an 80% stake in Artifex Interior Systems, part of the Jaguar Land Rover group, for an undisclosed sum?

11. Which automobile MNC has agreed to sell its entire stake in a car manufacturing joint venture in India to French partner Renault?

12. Which consumer electronics retailer has announced the appointment of Shibashish Roy as its new Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, effective April 1?

13. Which electronics retail chain has roped in actor Vijay Deverakonda as brand ambassador, as part of its expansion strategy in the South Indian market?

14. Consumer appliances maker Atomberg Technologies has crossed which milestone revenue mark in the fiscal year?

15. Which IT firm has launched a new dedicated US subsidiary to provide services to state and local government entities, educational institutions, as well as federal civilian and defence agencies?

16. Which snack brand has unveiled a campaign for the launch of 'Flavours of the World' range including Mediterranean Pizza, Mexican Salsa, and Korean Chilli flavours?

17. Which influencer-turned-actor has launched her innerwear brand, UnderNeat?

18. Which sweetener brand has appointed actress Janhvi Kapoor as its new brand ambassador?

19. Which company has launched the campaign '25 Years of Being India Ka Travel Partner', featuring actors and brand ambassadors Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh?

20. Which drug firm has acquired UK-based Rena science Pharma for €12.3 million (around Rs 135 crore) through its wholly-owned subsidiary?

21. Which entity has acquired a 45.4% stake in Nagarjuna Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited (NFCL) from the promoting group, Amlika Mercantile Private Limited?

22. H Shankar has officially assumed charge as the Managing Director of which oil PSU?

23. The government has named Poonam Gupta as the Deputy Governor in which organisation for a period of three years?

24. The government has appointed Deputy Comptroller & Auditor General Sivasubramanian Ramann as the new chairman of which regulatory body?

25. Which jewellery brand has launched two celestial-inspired festive collections, Sol and Luna, capturing the essence of new beginnings with stunning craftsmanship in gold and diamonds?

26. Which oral care brand has launched its ‘Indianis Dentris’ campaign?

27. Which frozen food brand has joined hands with Philips to introduce India’s first range of frozen snacks designed exclusively for Air Fryers?

28. Which health-tech brand has released its latest brand film, ‘Umeed Nahi Yakeen Karo!’, featuring a voiceover by lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar?

29. Which pizza brand has partnered with cricketer Abhishek Sharma for the IPL season, launched 2X Cheesy Pizzas, and introduced cricket-themed packaging?

30. Which company has purchased the Fortis trademark previously owned by the company’s erstwhile promoters, brothers Malvinder and Shivinder Singh, in an auction process for Rs 200 crore?

31. Which port has become the first Indian dockyard to handle over 200 million tonnes (mt) of cargo volume in 2024-25?

32. Which company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, RISE Worldwide Ltd, and BLAST Esports Ltd have announced to form a joint venture to conduct e-sports business in India?

33. Which stock brokerage has unveiled its latest campaign ‘Invest Karo Apne Style Se’?

34. Which baby and personal care brand has unveiled a new campaign for its Mosquito Repellents, featuring actress and brand ambassador Shilpa Shetty Kundra?

35. Which air conditioner brand has onboarded actress Rashmika Mandanna as the brand ambassador?

36. Which brand has unveiled a campaign featuring actress Neena Gupta for its refrigerators?

37. Which beauty care company has unveiled the campaign 'The No Compromise Sunscreen'?

38. Which brand has unveiled the campaign “unlock the future – trusted AC for smart homes.”?

39. Which brand has launched a campaign for 100% vegetarian multivitamin tablets, featuring actress Archana Puran Singh?

40. Which company will acquire Wonder WallCare, a manufacturer of wall putty, for an enterprise value not exceeding Rs 235 crore?

41. Dhruv Agarwala has stepped down as CEO of which property technology company?

42. Which real estate company has launched the ‘#StoriesPerSqFt’ campaign, featuring RCB players Virat Kohli, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Krunal Pandya?

43. The Board of Directors of which company has approved the appointment of Sudhanshu Vats as Managing Director, to succeed incumbent Bharat Puri?

44. Which travel company has roped in actor Kartik Aaryan as the brand ambassador for its foreign exchange business?

45. Which ice cream brand has launched Golden Spoon, an accessible range of in-home delectable desserts, through a campaign featuring actress and brand ambassador Kajol?

46. Which real estate developer has onboarded actor Venkatesh Daggubati as its brand ambassador for the Hyderabad zone?

47. Which digital healthcare company launched the campaign, ‘#ReclaimYourHealth’, to mark World Health Day?

48. The Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal has approved the acquisition of which cement company by Nirma group-owned listed cement maker Nuvoco Vistas Corp?

49. Which company’s European subsidiary Tillomed Laboratories Ltd has acquired the pharmaceutical portfolio of UK-based Manx Healthcare Ltd and its subsidiaries?

50. Which steel company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, will acquire Allied Strips Ltd (ASL)?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1097 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1096

 

Biz Quizzard has completed 21 years (and a week), without missing a single week in between. While the announcement comes a week late, the episode posted last week marked the beginning of the 22nd year. A big thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey. 

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

1. Which automotive components manufacturer has entered into an agreement for the acquisition of International Automotive Components Group Sweden AB (IAC Sweden)?

2. The Board of Directors of which industry body has elected Gopal Vittal, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Bharti Airtel, as its new Chairman, until the end of 2026?

3. Which paints company has unveiled a new corporate film to celebrate 80 years of protecting Indian homes?

4. Which fashion market place has launched the campaign ‘Jashn-e-Iftar’, featuring director Farah Khan and fashion critic Sufi Motiwala?

5. Which fashion retailer has announced the launch of its new summer-occasion wear collection and its new campaign featuring actor Mahesh Babu and his daughter Sitara?

6. Which CK Birla Group company has announced it has rebranded to BirlaNu?

7. Which company has launched a new campaign, featuring cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni and digital influencers Kusha Kapila and Madan Gowri, for its BLDC fans?

8. Which brand has launched its new ‘Supreme Collection’, the range of four perfumes for men: Hero, Chief, Boss, and King?

9. Which cement brand has launched the musical campaign “Ek Ghar Banaunga”?

10. Which B2B manufacturing and supply chain enablement startup has acquired a 51% stake in US-based Oussum?

11. Which entity has acquired a 100% stake in Stride Climate Investments, a solar generation asset portfolio in India, from a fund managed by Macquarie Asset Management?

12. Which online travel platform will venture into charter aviation by acquiring a 49% stake in debt-strapped Big Charter, also known as FlyBig?

13. The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) last week said it has officially crossed which milestone transactions mark?

14. Which beverage brand has unveiled a campaign featuring actor Yash?

15. Which sexual wellness brand has unveiled its new campaign, ‘Won Love’?

16. Which ice cream brand has launched its Twister brand in India?

17. Which fashion and lifestyle brand has unveiled its new campaign, ‘Your Safe Space’, featuring actors Khushi Kapoor and Vedang Raina?

18. Which value-segment luggage brand has launched its IPL campaign featuring actors Tiger Shroff and Tamannaah Bhatia?

19. Which consumer appliances brand has launched the 'Day-1 Waali Feelings' campaign for fans and air coolers categories?

20. According to Bloomberg data, which company emerged as the most valuable steel company globally with its market capitalisation touching $30.5 billion last week?

21. US buyout group TPG has struck a deal with which company to buy a majority stake in its onshore wind turbine generator manufacturing business in India and Sri Lanka?

22. Vikram Sahu will take over as the new India head for which MNC bank?

23. Which glass and building material major has appointed Sreedhar N as the new CEO for the Asia-Pacific region, including Australia and New Zealand, as well as CEO of India?

24. Which diamond company has introduced ‘Love, From Dad’, a new collection designed for meaningful gifting?

25. Which house shifting service has unveiled the ‘Safety ki Shart Lagi’ campaign?

26. Which brand has launched its ‘Befikar Living Unlocked’ campaign to introduce the Advantis IoT 9 Digital Lock?

27. Which brand has launched two new TV commercials featuring actor Akshay Kumar to highlight the company's solar energy and inverter-battery solutions?

28. Which mutual fund has launched the 'Sabse Important Plan' (SIP) campaign?

29. Which chocolate brand has unveiled a TV commercial for the launch of its new variant, Peanut Brownie?

30. Which automobile company appointed Sunil Kakkar as an additional director and whole-time director, the first instance of an Indian employee being nominated as a director by the parent?

31. Reliance Jio’s streaming platform JioHotstar has crossed which milestone subscriber mark?

32. Which clothing company has announced Sumit Dhingra as its new country director?

33. Which FMCG major last week announced the appointment of ex-Britannia CEO and Executive Director Rajneet Kohli as its Executive Director, Foods?

34. Which cooking oil brand has launched the ‘30 Minute Movement’ campaign, urging women to prioritise health with 30 minutes of daily exercise?

35. Which ride-sharing platform has launched the ‘Bawaal’ campaign?

36. Which biscuit brand has roped in actress Ananya Panday as brand ambassador, and unveiled the ‘Start Your Story’ campaign featuring her and actor Lakshya?

37. Which personal care brand has unveiled the latest campaign for its lemon facewash, featuring actors Shah Rukh Khan and Sanya Malhotra?

38. Which skincare brand has unveiled its new brand philosophy ‘Beauty To A Science’, onboarding actress Shraddha Kapoor as its newest brand ambassador in India?

39. Which NBFC has named cricketer Jasprit Umrah as its brand ambassador?

40. Which Indian company has won its largest single order from QatarEnergy LNG for its North Field Production Sustainability Offshore Compression Project?

41. Which automobile company last week said it will stop manufacturing and assembly operations at its stepdown electric bus manufacturing subsidiary in the UK?

42. Which British sportswear and fashion giant announced plans to open over 350 Sports Direct stores across Southeast Asia and India through its existing partnership with Indonesian retailer MAP Active?

43. Which grooming brand and luggage brand Mokobara have teamed up to launch the 'Anywhere Grooming Kit'?

44. Which fan-first sports engagement platform has announced cricketer Ajinkya Rahane as its brand ambassador?

45. Which dairy brand has roped in actor Rana Daggubati as brand ambassador for its Badam Milk?

46. Which e-commerce platform has launched the campaign ‘AC Deals So Good, India Rahega Cool’?

47. Which beauty soap brand has announced actress Mrunal Thakur as its new brand ambassador, and has launched the “Pehli Jhalak Kare Khoobsurat Asar” campaign?

48. Which company has launched a campaign featuring actor Tiger Shroff for its laptop?

49. Which social gaming and interactive entertainment platform has unveiled its latest ad campaign, “Jaha Jeetega India”, featuring cricketer MS Dhoni?

50. Krafton, the developer and publisher of Battlegrounds Mobile India (previously known as PUBG Mobile India), has acquired a controlling stake in which Pune-based game development studio?

51. Which spend management company has acquired a little over 38% stake in payment solutions provider Mobileware Technologies for around Rs 22.8 crore?

52. Which global sports giant has unveiled its new campaign "Go Wild," marking a significant evolution in its brand identity?

53. Which cement company has re-designated CEO Ajay Kapur as the managing director and named Vinod Bahety as its new CEO?

54. Which electrical appliances company has announced the appointment of Sanjay Sachdeva as the managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO), effective April 15, 2025?

55. Which protein supplement brand has launched the digital campaign ‘#AirChairTest’, challenging adults to test muscle strength?

56. Which jewellery brand has launched a digital campaign for Gudi Padwa featuring brand ambassador Pooja Sawant?

57. Which Indian automobile company has launched its electric vehicle range in Mauritius, in collaboration with Allied Motors?

58. Which industry body has elected State Bank of India (SBI) Chairman CS Setty as the new Chairman?

59. Which Chennai-based group has announced the acquisition of Chennai-based Vibrant Screen Pvt Ltd (VSPL), a provider of background verification solutions, for an undisclosed sum?

60. Which Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) firm has acquired Trainn, a SaaS start-up that creates hyper-personalised videos for customer training purposes?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1096 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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