August 3, 2025

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?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1114 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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