April 20, 2025

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.

Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli

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