Biz Quizzard 1118

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period August 25 - 30. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which contract drug and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) firm last week announced a joint venture (JV) with the Government of Zambia for setting up a pharma manufacturing facility?

2. Which ecommerce venture has appointed Sajith Sivanandan as its new chief executive officer?

3. Which B2B digital and cloud solutions provider has announced the launch of its brand mascot ‘Mira’?

4. Which insights and information company has launched a brand and consumer outreach campaign to celebrate 25 years of building trust in India’s credit ecosystem?

5. Which brand has launched the ‘#BunnyKids’ campaign, featuring former tennis player Sania Mirza, for the launch of its new range of Lithium Coin Batteries with child-safe innovation?

6. Which menswear brand has launched the ‘Ee Onam Scene Onam’, featuring a rap anthem by The Imbachi?

7. Which cooking oil brand has launched the film “Letter to Bappa”?

8. Which spice brand has launched the ‘Sambar Poru’ (Battle of Sambar) campaign in Kerala?

9. Which spice brand has roped in actor Saif Ali Khan as its brand ambassador?

10. Which company is re-entering India’s oncology market with the launch of Jemperli (dostarlimab) and Zejula (niraparib), precision therapies for the treatment of certain gynaecological cancers?

11. Which emotional wellness platform has unveiled a new brand film, narrated by actress Mona Singh?

12. Which watch brand has launched its festive campaign ‘The Time is Now’, featuring brand ambassadors and actors Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif?

13. Which skincare brand has launched its Blemish Control Range in India with the campaign ‘Acne Care Matlab Treat & Repair'?

14. Which lingerie, sleep, and personal care brand has introduced a new Stranger Things-themed cotton nightwear collection?

15. Which audio brand has unveiled its festive lineup with the campaign “Sound of Celebrations”?

16. Which beverage brand has unveiled its latest campaign, featuring actors Sharvari and Sunil Grover?

17. Which automobile company has launched the digital film 'Tumchi seat taiyaar ahe' for Ganesh Chaturthi?

18. Which new-age insurance platform has roped in comedian and quizmaster Kumar Varun as its official brand ambassador?

19. Which skincare brand has launched its latest brand film with actress Taapsee Pannu, showcasing the newly upgraded Body Milk?

20. Which rolling stock maker has formed a joint venture with Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) to strengthen India’s railway modernisation and export competitiveness?

21. Which hospitality major has appointed Ranju Alex as its chief executive officer (CEO) for the South Asian region?

22. In under 9 months since commencing commercial operations, Vizhinjam International Seaport has achieved which milestone count of handling twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs)?

23. Akash Tripathi, an IAS officer of the 1998 batch, has been appointed as the Managing Director of which state-owned renewable energy entity?

24. Which toothpaste brand has unveiled its latest campaign ‘Cavity-Proof’?

25. Which smartphone brand has launched the ‘India! Go Hi-FAI’ campaign?

26. Which cinema exhibitor has announced the launch of Foovies, a disruptive lifestyle trend that fuses food with movies and sets a new benchmark in cinema experiences?

27. Which colour cosmetics brand has announced actress Malaika Arora as the face of its new 'Own It' campaign?

28. Which millet-based children's food brand has launched the "Real Food. Really Easy.” campaign?

29. Which home textiles brand has launched the campaign ‘Kyunki Farq Padta Hai’, featuring actress and brand ambassador Vidya Balan?

30. Which company last week launched its new electric scooter, Orbiter?

31. Which hospitality company has signed a license agreement for a new property in Maharashtra, a wildlife resort positioned near the famous Pench National Park?

32. Shapoorji Mistry has stepped down as the chairman of which infrastructure company?

33. Which turnkey individual home construction company has announced former cricketer Rahul Dravid as its brand ambassador?

34. Which fashion platform has unveiled its latest campaign, “Kaha Se?”, featuring actors Ishaan Khatter and Shanaya Kapoor?

35. Which women’s ethnic wear brand has announced actress Ananya Panday as its new brand ambassador?

36. Which footwear brand has appointed actress Kriti Sanon as the ambassador for its women’s category?

37. Which packaged atta brand has unveiled its new campaign “Pyaar Se Bani, Mehnat Ki Roti”, featuring actress Kalyani Jadhav?

38. Which dating app has unveiled a campaign featuring its cofounder, director Karan Johar?

39. Which fashion brand has announced the launch of its new collection, ‘Happily Ever After’?

40. PVP Ventures Ltd has acquired a 41.23% stake in which dialysis chain for Rs 127 crores?

41. Which travel booking platform’s founder Nishant Pitti has taken over as the company's chairman cum MD (CMD)?

42. The government last week named former Reserve Bank governor Urjit Patel to the executive board of which international body as its representative?

43. Which beverage brand has launched its latest campaign “Biryani Ek Nahi, Do Haath Se Khaate Hai", featuring actors Shah Rukh Khan and Jagapathi Babu?

44. Which retailer has unveiled its new campaign, themed around the shift from “making do” to “living well”?

45. Which company’s subsidiary Alidac UK Limited has signed an agreement to acquire UK-based Comfort Click Limited, including its three subsidiaries in Ireland, US, and India?

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Biz Quizzard 1117

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period August 18 - 23. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which MNC has started production of laptops in India at its Greater Noida factory?

2. Which corporate foundation has inaugurated India’s first privately funded mathematical research institute in Mumbai?

3. Which debt collections technology platform last week announced the acquisition of Arrise, a collection service provider, for an undisclosed amount?

4. Which advanced materials platform will acquire Ceramat Private Ltd, a manufacturer of bio-ceramics and a subsidiary of Tata Steel Advanced Materials Ltd, for about Rs 1 crore?

5. Which beverage company has elevated Malavika Hegde, its CEO, as chairperson of the company with immediate effect?

6. Which automobile brand has launched the campaign ‘The Boldest Black’?

7. Which automobile company has launched the ‘EV Sahi Hai’ campaign?

8. Which multinational energy company has launched a brand film marking nearly 100 years of its presence in the country?

9. Which motorcycle brand has launched the television commercial ‘Azaadi Aage Badhane Ki’?

10. Which company has acquired a majority stake in a joint venture with Baidyanath Group-backed Naturedge Beverages, the maker of Shunya brand of zero-sugar herb-based beverages?

11. The Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has signed an agreement with Madison, the hospitality platform of Terminus Group and JV Ventures, for 10 new hotels to be operated under which brand?

12. Which broadcaster has brought together its linear television and over-the-top (OTT) content distribution under a new company, Advance Media Distribution Limited (AMDL)?

13. Srinivasan K Swamy, Executive Group Chairman of R K Swamy Ltd, has been elected as the President of which industry body for the year 2025-26?

14. Which beauty brand has launched ‘#YourBestBridalGlow’, its debut bridal campaign in India, featuring brand ambassador and actress Tara Sutaria?

15. Which apparel retailer has announced its new campaign, ‘Everyday Wear for Mr. Dependable’, featuring former cricketer Rahul Dravid?

16. Which fashion brand has launched the campaign “How New Is Your New?”, featuring actor Siddhant Chaturvedi as its first male brand ambassador?

17. Which tax filing platform has unveiled its new brand film 'Take Tax Refund To The ‘Next’ Level'?

18. Which beauty brand is promoting its latest innovation in haircare, the Glycolic Gloss Range, through a campaign featuring actress Alia Bhatt, with the tagline "Shine Aisa, Sapne Jaisa"?

19. Which fragrance brand unveiled its latest launch, Noura Nectar, Eau de Parfum for her, with actress Shibani Dandekar as its muse?

20. Emami Agrotech last week announced its foray into the branded staples market under which brand?

21. Which company has launched the latest edition of its annual 'Grains of Hope' campaign, a nationwide movement dedicated to raising awareness and action against childhood hunger?

22. Which fintech platform has launched its latest brand campaign, ‘Ho Jayega’, with a film that focuses on the role of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in India’s economy?

23. Which brand has launched the ‘#GlowWithParineeti’ campaign, featuring actress Parineeti Chopra, for its Ideal Bright White Haldi Face Serum?

24. Which lifestyle brand has teamed up with Lay’s to launch Colour-Lays, a limited-edition capsule collection that blends snack culture with streetwear?

25. Which life insurance brand has launched the ‘#YeAkelaHiKaafiHai’ campaign featuring director and actor Farhan Akhtar?

26. Which automobile company has launched the ‘Fans, Not Owners’ campaign, marking the brand’s 25-year journey in India?

27. Which cooking oils brand has launched the ‘Kuch Bhi’ campaign, featuring actress Rupali Ganguly?

28. Which senior living brand marked Senior Citizens Day with the unveiling of its latest campaign, ‘#SecondInningsUnscripted’?

29. Which home appliances company has announced actor Ajay Devgn as its new brand ambassador?

30. Which Indian company has re-entered South Africa’s passenger vehicle market after six years, launching three SUVs and an entry-level compact hatchback?

31. Which company has signed an agreement with Lucknow-based Ekana Group for operations and management of a 550-bed super speciality hospital to be constructed near Gomti Nagar?

32. Which diversified agri-business company has launched ‘Ashitaka’, a new herbicide specifically designed for maize?

33. Which apparel brand has unveiled its 'Be the Next' global campaign, featuring actor Ishaan Khatter?

34. Which international jewellery brand has announced actress Rashmika Mandanna as its new brand ambassador for India?

35. Which interior infrastructure brand has launched its first-ever MDF category campaign, “Latest Décor Ka Reply”, featuring actor and brand ambassador NTR Jr.?

36. Which company has launched the ‘Chakachak Clean’ campaign, featuring actress and brand ambassador Shraddha Kapoor, for its robotic vacuum cleaner?

37. Which paint brand launched the digital film 'Special Mehmaan Aayenge?' for Ganesh Chaturthi?

38. Which snack brand has launched Party Harder Chips, positioned as the world’s first anti-hangover chips?

39. Which probiotics brand has announced the appointment of actress Taapsee Pannu as its new brand ambassador?

40. Which company has agreed to acquire the Digital Transformation Solutions (DTS) business of Harman, a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, for $375 million (Rs 3,270 crore)?

41. Which company has formed a strategic joint venture with Tomcar USA, a manufacturer of high-performance all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), to produce TX range ATVs in India?

42. Which company has appointed ex-Hero MotoCop CEO Niranjan Gupta as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) from November 1?

43. Which brand remains the most chosen in-home FMCG brand for the 13th year in a row, according to the Brand Footprint India 2025 report by Worldpanel (Numerator)?

44. Which multivitamin brand for men has launched the campaign ‘Morning Wala Josh Poore Din’?

45. Which footwear company has unveiled the Victoria Ballerina, billed as its most comfortable ballerina ever, designed for women who walk with purpose and flair?

46. German luxury automobile maker BMW Group India has crossed which electric car deliveries milestone?

47. Which company will acquire 100% stake in Reliance Infrastructure (RInfra)’s Pune Satara Toll Road project for about Rs 2,000 crore?

48. Which company will sell the entire 56.4% stake in its housing finance subsidiary to Weaver Services for Rs 430 crore?

49. Which British-Indian industrialist passed away last week in London at the age of 94?

50. Crossword Bookstores has opened its first international store. Which city?

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Biz Quizzard 1116

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period August 11 - 16. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which company will acquire a 51% equity stake in ANK Hotels and Pride Hospitality, two companies that operate hotels under the Clarks Hotels and Resorts brand?

2. Which company, in partnership with Prime Aero, has agreed to acquire a 100% stake in Indamer Technics (ITPL), a privately owned aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) firm?

3. Gemfields Group has sold which luxury jeweller known for making ornate eggs for $50 million to MG Capital, a venture capital fund owned by technology entrepreneur Sergei Mosunov?

4. Which smartphone brand has launched its latest film ‘India, stop at nothing’?

5. Which fitness platform launched the ‘Do Nothing Class’ campaign for National Lazy Day?

6. Which brand launched the 'Kuchh Leak Nahi Hoga' campaign for its leak proof pipes?

7. Which actress has launched Happy Hippie, a skincare and haircare brand focused on clean and simple products?

8. Which lab grown diamonds brand has launched the 'Let's Get Real' campaign featuring brand ambassador and investor, actress Shilpa Shetty?

9. Which soda brand has signed actor Vijay Deverakonda as its brand ambassador for the South market?

10. Which company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Pratiksha Hospital, Guwahati at an enterprise valuation of Rs 171 crore?

11. Which MNC has received an approval to import and market cancer drug Atezolizumab injection (Tecentriq) through subcutaneous (SC) route-under the skin injection for Indian patients?

12. Which company has announced the launch of ‘Alyte’, a refreshed, premium, and tech-enabled B2C mobility service designed for today’s digitally connected urban commuters?

13. Which company has introduced 'Burnt Toast,' a new fashion brand targeting the youth market, with its first store opening in Bengaluru?

14. Which fashion brand has unveiled a campaign featuring actress Janhvi Kapoor to introduce its bridal collection ‘Sabr. Shukr. Sukoon.’?

15. Rasna has reintroduced which ready-to-drink (RTD) fruit juice brand to the Indian market?

16. Which rental furniture brand has unveiled the campaign ‘Feel at Home’, featuring actors Abhay Deol and Isha Talwar?

17. Which basmati rice brand has launched the campaign 'Chaliye, Azaadi Ko Khoobsoorat Banate Hain'?

18. Which audio series platform has released ‘Sound of Courage’, the latest chapter in its ‘India, Kuch Acha Suno’ campaign?

19. Which general insurance company has launched its Independence Day campaign ‘#TributeToIndia’, a sonic tribute to India’s growth journey?

20. A consortium led by which Bengaluru-based space startup has won the bid to build India’s first private satellite network?

21. Which company has begun the sale of its locally manufactured watch models in the country?

22. Which joint venture company last week said that it has entered the burgeoning Indian fuel retail business with the launch of a new generation of AI-enabled energy station in Noida?

23. Which company has launched SPARCLE, a broad-spectrum insecticide, in collaboration with Corteva Agriscience?

24. Which company has announced a strategic partnership with actor Shah Rukh Khan, his son Aryan Khan’s D’YAVOL Luxury Collective, and entrepreneur Nikhil Kamath to launch D’YAVOL Spirits?

25. Which Gujarat-based tea brand last week launched ‘Royale’, a “super-premium” category of blended tea, 30-40% costly than its most premium variety currently?

26. Which company has become the first Indian company to join the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM)?

27. Which company has acquired a controlling stake in KRYFS Power Components Ltd, a player in transformer solutions?

28. Which construction solutions provider has launched the film ‘#BharatKoAageBadhateHain’?

29. Which fintech brand launched the campaign “The Rewards Grandmaster”, featuring chess champion Viswanathan Anand, for its Edge+ CSB Bank RuPay Credit Card?

30. Which IT firm will buy a 75% stake in Versent Group, a unit of Australian telecommunications and technology firm Telstra Group, for A$233.3 million (about Rs 1,336 crore or $153 million)?

31. Which MNC last week launched its blockbuster drug Mounjaro in KwikPen in the Indian market?

32. Which Bengaluru-based entity, which recently listed on the bourses, last week signed a multi-deal agreement with global hotel chain Marriott International to develop six hotels for the company?

33. Which tech-enabled travel platform has announced a partnership with HRX, a fitness brand founded by Hrithik Roshan and Exceed Entertainment, to launch a co-branded line of travel gear?

34. Which houseplants and urban gardening brand has announced actor Jackie Shroff as its brand ambassador?

35. Which bank has launched an anthem for ‘#TwiceisWise’, the second phase of its nationwide campaign on cybersecurity?

36. Which digital healthcare company has unveiled its new campaign, "Let the Movement Begin", under the ‘#FitIndiaFestival’ initiative?

37. For World Organ Donation Day, which pharma company launched the campaign "Live Beyond Your Life", featuring actor Amitabh Bachchan?

38. Which antacid brand has launched the ‘#AciditySeAzaadi’ digital campaign for Independence Day?

39. Which real estate and infrastructure group has unveiled its Independence Day campaign ‘Desh Ki Dhun’, a two-minute crowd-sourced musical celebrating the spirit of everyday India?

40. Which automobile company last week said it has forayed into the Dominican Republic market through a strategic partnership with Equimax, its authorised distributor?

41. Swedish home decor and furniture retailer Ikea entered the north Indian market last week, opening its first physical store in the region. Which city?

42. Which electronics manufacturer last week launched India’s first premium ‘tempered glass screen protectors’ brand ‘RhinoTech’, which uses glass engineered by Corning?

43. Which tiles and bathware brand has launched a campaign featuring actor Hrithik Roshan to introduce its new brand positioning, ‘Live Lavish’?

44. Which eyewear brand has unveiled its latest campaign featuring actors Ananya Panday and Vedang Raina?

45. Which company has launched Cloud Soft Light Moisturiser through its ‘#LaunchInTheClouds’ activation?

46. Which mutual fund brand last week announced the launch of the 5th edition of ‘#BarniSeAzadi’ campaign on the eve of Independence Day?

47. Which mutual fund has launched ‘Freedom at 19:47’, a national movement for daily financial Independence?

48. Which financial services company launched its Independence Day campaign “Jhanda Gaada Kya”?

49. Which bank launched the film "Think Free – Soch Ko Kariye Azaad”, honouring blind cricket captain Illuri Ajay Kumar Reddy, in commemoration of Independence Day?

50. Which rating agency last week raised its long-term sovereign credit rating on India for the first time in 18 years to ‘BBB’, from the lowest investment grade of ‘BBB-'?

51. Which telecom company last week named chief operating officer Abhijit Kishore as the next chief executive officer for a three-year term?

52. Which NBFC has appointed Ravi Narayanan as its new CEO, effective August 28, 2025?

53. Which bank will manage the online payment services for the country’s first barrier-less toll collection system?

54. Which medical devices company launched its awareness campaign ‘KabTakKarogeIgnore’?

55. Which company has launched the world’s first ethanol and isobutanol-powered engine technology for genset applications?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1116 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1115

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period August 04 - 09. Hope you enjoy it.


1. PB Balaji will take over as the first Indian CEO of which automobile company, effective November 17?

2. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of Rajiv Anand as managing director and CEO of which bank, effective August 25?

3. Which Hyderabad-based spacetech startup is set to launch its first commercial mission, LEAP-1, in collaboration with Australian partners Akula Tech and Esper Satellites?

4. Which company’s digital arm, Xtelify will launch Cloud, along with a new suite of AI-powered software solutions designed for telecom enterprises?

5. Which IT company has been awarded the PAN 2.0 project of the Income Tax Department?

6. Which company last week rolled out DeskEats, a curated food collection aimed at office-goers across over 7,000 workplaces, including tech parks, corporate hubs, and business centres?

7. Which company has announced the launch of its FENTM Tractor Series, fuel-efficient, high-torque compact tractors designed for the evolving needs of modern farmers?

8. Which company has announced the launch of its US brand of infant and children apparel “Little Star” in the Indian market?

9. Kevin Vaz, Chief Executive Officer, Entertainment at JioStar, has been appointed President of which industry body?

10. Which company is buying a 74.2% stake in AC maker Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning India (JCHAI)?

11. Which state retained its position as India’s top exporting state in 2024-25, with outbound shipments of Rs 9.8 lakh crore, accounting for 26.6% of overall exports?

12. Which company has launched Hetronifly (Serplulimab), the first PD-1 inhibitor globally approved for the treatment of Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer (ES-SCLC), in the Indian market?

13. Which Ayurvedic personal care brand has rolled out a new campaign featuring actresses Amruta Khanvilkar (Marathi) and Kinjal Rajpriya (Gujarati)?

14. Which company has launched its campaign 'Making Moments That Matter', promoting its watches as a gifting option for siblings, positioning them as a symbol of lasting bonds and shared time?

15. Ahead of Friendship Day, which snack brand launched the campaign ‘From BFF to FF – Forgotten Friend’?

16. Which mattress company has unveiled its new campaign ‘Peaceful Sleep Mode On’, featuring actor Anil Kapoor?

17. Hearable and wearable device maker Boult has rebranded itself. What is the new name?

18. Which audio and wearables brand has partnered with quick-commerce platform Blinkit for its Raksha Bandhan campaign "The Circle of Shaq”?

19. Which baby care brand unveiled its digital campaign ‘#HarKadamHarMaakeSath’ to mark the occasion of World Breastfeeding Week?

20. Which company has emerged as the country’s most widely held stock?

21. Which brand has launched limited-edition Dubai duty free whisky series, marking the brand’s first international expansion of its limited-edition City Series collection?

22. Which MNC has announced a new corporate brand identity and tagline, "Make More Smiles"?

23. Which sweets and snacks brand has launched its ‘DO DOONI MITHAAS, Itni Sweet hai Rakhi ki Treat’ campaign ahead of Raksha Bandhan?

24. Which cookie brand has launched the ad ‘Har Tiffin Ki Sweet Ending’, featuring actor Shah Rukh Khan?

25. Which chocolate brand has launched the ‘Bonds unwrapped’ Raksha Bandhan campaign?

26. Which laundry care brand has launched the campaign “Expert Clean, now Express”, featuring cricketer Jasprit Bumrah?

27. Which financial services company has unveiled the campaign “Some things grow unbelievably fast” for its UPI app?

28. Which skincare brand has unveiled its latest campaign ‘Derms Know. Do You?’?

29. Which jewellery brand has launched its Raksha Bandhan campaign ‘Brothers Written by Sisters’?

30. The total number of demat accounts in India have crossed which milestone mark for the first time?

31. Which aerospace major has named Juergen Westermeier as president and managing director for India and South Asia, effective September 1?

32. Which US-based company, which runs a commercial bank in Texas and manages a billion dollars in assets, has secured a non-banking finance company (NBFC) licence from the RBI?

33. Which contract management platform has elevated chief operating officer Anand Subbaraman as the chief executive?

34. Which FM radio network has announced the appointment of Sunil Kumaran as its new Chief Executive Officer?

35. Which platform for alternative investments has launched 'Zugzwang-Proof Your Portfolio', a campaign featuring chess champion Gukesh D?

36. Which visual communication platform has announced the launch of the second edition of its flagship brand campaign in India, ‘Dil Se, Design Tak’?

37. Which beverage brand has rolled out the 2025 edition of its 'Desh Ka Garv' campaign to celebrate Independence Day?

38. Which baby skincare brand has launched the ‘The Best Protection after the Womb’ campaign?

39. Which beer brand has launched its Raksha Bandhan campaign ‘Naye Andaaz Mein’?

40. RBI has granted its first universal bank approval in a decade. Which company?

41. Which professional services firm has reappointed Yezdi Nagporewalla as chief executive officer for a second three-year term starting February 2027?

42. Which clothing company has appointed Hiren Gor as Managing Director for South Asia-Middle East and Africa (SAMEA), with immediate effect?

43. Which fintech company has launched its ‘#TraditionSeHatke’ campaign for Raksha Bandhan?

44. Which confectionery brand has launched the ‘Dimaag pe rakhe lagam’ campaign?

45. Which company has launched Purr-fect Couch, a limited-edition cat sofa to mark International Cat Day?

46. Which home services marketplace has introduced "Revamp," a home service that promises one-day transformations?

47. Which actress and her entrepreneur sister, Samiksha, have launched Backbay, a beverage brand focused on sustainable hydration?

48. Which asset management company has launched the 'Miliye Aapke Financial Advisor Se' campaign to prioritise advice-led investing?

49. Which property portal has unveiled its latest brand campaign, “Pata Badlo. Life Badlo”?

50. Which company last week claimed it has emerged as the world’s largest data operator, carrying over 17 exabytes of monthly data traffic?

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Biz Quizzard 1114

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period July 28 - August 02. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which MNC has elevated Shailesh Jejurikar as its new global CEO, effective January 1, 2026?

2. Which company is entering the mid-premium whisky market with the launch of Mahavat, priced between Rs 1000 and Rs 1100?

3. Which company has launched The Spirit of Kashmyr, a new vodka brand?

4. VinFast Auto India, the Indian subsidiary of global electric vehicle (EV) major VinFast, inaugurated its first Indian showroom on July 27. Which city?

5. Which company has launched the 'Thoda Zyada Nutrition, Har Roz' campaign for the launch of its adult nutrition supplement powder?

6. Which hospital chain has launched the ‘Empathy in Action’ film for its ‘BEKIND’ initiative? 

7. Which omni-channel jewellery brand has unveiled its Raksha Bandhan campaign featuring internet’s favourite sibling duo, Ayush Mehra and Yashaswini Dayama?

8. Which brand has unveiled a campaign, featuring brand ambassador and actress Deepika Padukone, for its hair styling products?

9. Which brand has announced actress Vidya Balan as the ambassador for its newly launched Henna Crème Hair Colour and Shampoo Hair Colour?

10. Which electronics manufacturer has signed definitive agreements to take a 40.24% controlling stake in Israel-based Unitronics, a global player in industrial automations and control systems?

11. Wipro Infrastructure Engineering (WIN) has announced a new business division focused on manufacturing high performance-based materials for Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs). What has it been named?

12. Which brand has unveiled a television commercial featuring actress Meenakshi Chaudhary to introduce a new Triple Sandal Pack, marking an expansion of its skincare range?

13. Which lifestyle brand has launched its Raksha Bandhan campaign, 'He never held me back, he just held my bag'?

14. Which Tamil Nadu-based denim and menswear brand has appointed actor Gautham Ram Karthik as brand ambassador?

15. Which plywood brand has launched the “Kaam Sahi. Daam Sahi.” campaign for its Ecotec range?

16. Which iconic brand synonymous with the nation’s first gearless scooter has re-entered the market in an electric avatar, launching two variants: the DX and DX+?

17. Which gifting solutions brand has unveiled a new ad film for Raksha Bandhan, with the positioning 'Rakhi Ki Dukaan'?

18. Which skincare brand has unveiled the campaign “Glow Like a Champion”, featuring Olympian Neeraj Chopra, for its newly introduced innovative skincare range ‘Tomaglow’?

19. Which sugar-free products brand has launched its Rakhi campaign ‘#CaloriesSeRaksha’?

20. Which company has maintained its position as India's highest-ranked company in the Fortune Global 500 list for 2025, securing the 88th spot globally?

21. Which British Indian economist and House of Lords peer died last week at the age of 85?

22. The Delhi High Court last week declared which food brand as a well-known trademark under local laws?

23. The Singapore Tourism Board has signed an initial pact with which airline in India to boost tourism and travel between the two countries?

24. Which branded plotted land developer last week launched its luxury hospitality brand Miros Hotels & Resorts, marking the company’s expansion into the hotel sector?

25. Which spend management company has completed a 100% acquisition of fintech startup Rio Money for Rs 22 crore, marking its entry into the consumer credit card segment?

26. Which saree brand has roped in actress Rashmika Mandanna as brand ambassador?

27. Which technology company has announced entrepreneur and content creator Raj Shamani as the brand ambassador for its ExpertBook series, aimed at business users?

28. Cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni has joined which insurance brand as an investor and brand ambassador?

29. Which biscuit brand has launched its 'Strong Team Nameplate', featuring actress Jyotika, in Karnataka?

30. Which company has acquired an 80 % stake in Spain-based Stellio Ventures S.L, the parent firm of fashion sunglasses brand Meller, for approximately Rs 406.4 crore?

31. Which forging and precision engineering firm has signed a contract with aerospace manufacturer Pratt & Whitney (P&W) Canada for setting up a new ring mill for aerospace applications?

32. Which French industrial technology company last week said it will acquire the 35% stake it does not hold in its Indian subsidiary from Singapore’s Temasek for €5.5 billion (Rs 50,325 crore)?

33. Which beauty and personal care platform has launched ‘Puraveda’, an Ayurveda-inspired brand that expands its in-house portfolio?

34. Which food and beverage company based in Karnataka has unveiled its new corporate film, which celebrates the vision of its founder, Sathya Shankar, and the impact it has had on society?

35. Which gifting platform has unveiled its Raksha Bandhan 2025 campaign, ‘Rakhi Wali Feeling’?

36. Which solar PV module manufacturer has unveiled its new advertising campaign featuring actor Kartik Aaryan?

37. Which subscription-based water purifier brand has launched the campaign 'Loot ka The End'?

38. Which mutual fund brand has launched the ‘Index Funds Simple Hai’ campaign?

39. Which refined sunflower oil brand has launched the 'Choose Better' campaign featuring actress Keerthy Suresh?

40. Which automobile company will buy Turin-based truck maker Iveco from its principal shareholder, the Agnelli family, for $4.4 billion (€3.8 billion)?

41. Which real estate investment trust (REIT) has appointed Amit Shetty as chief executive officer, effective August 1, 2025?

42. Adrian Mardell is stepping down as CEO of which automobile company after 3 years at helm?

43. Girish Kousgi has resigned as the managing director and chief executive officer (MD & CEO) of which housing finance company effective October 28?

44. Which ecommerce company has unveiled its Raksha Bandhan campaign ‘InvoiSIS’, which offers a different perspective on Rakhi gifting?

45. Which MNC has unveiled its latest campaign, ‘Papa Kehta Hai’, repositioning the personal computer as an essential tool for learning in India’s AI-powered future?

46. Which fragrance brand has released a campaign film featuring siblings Athiya Shetty and Ahaan Shetty for Raksha Bandhan?

47. Which ready-to-cook frozen foods brand has launched the campaign ‘Protein toh bas bahana hai’?

48. Which herbal and Ayurvedic wellness company has launched the television commercial “Gir ke uthne ko udaan kehte hain” for its flagship product, Synotiz Pain Relief Oil?

49. Which direct-to-consumer saree brand has signed actress Mouni Roy as its brand ambassador?

50. U S Awasthi, 80, has retired from which fertilizer company after an over three-decade stint as MD?

51. With a value of Rs 2.1 lakh crore, which company has retained its title as India’s most valuable real estate company in the 2025 GROHE- HURUN India Real Estate 150 list?

52. Which NBFC has appointed Deepak Reddy as its new chief executive officer?

53. Which company’s board has approved an investment in IDBG AI Dent Global Private Limited, a Gujarat-based health-tech company focused on artificial intelligence applications in dentistry?

54. Which industrial engineering company last week announced the appointment of Frederic Martin as its Managing Director?

55. Oindrila Roy has resigned as the MD of which advertising agency?

56. Which omni-channel beauty retail platform has launched the campaign ‘Beauty for every vibe and every skin type’?

57. Which quick commerce platform has unveiled its Raksha Bandhan campaign featuring actor Salman Khan’s bodyguard Shera?

58. UPI transactions crossed which milestone mark in terms of value in July 2025?

59. Which fertiliser brand has launched the campaign "Kuch Toh Kami Hai"?

60. Which automobile company has announced a one-time employee stock ownership plan (Esop) grant for 12,000-14,000 employees, including shop floor workers for the first time ever?

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