Biz Quizzard 1158

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period June 01 - 06. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which company’s Zaynich, a first-in-class ‘breakthrough antibiotic’ for severe drug-resistant infections, has received US Food and Drug Administration’s approval?

2. Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) last week opened its first hotel in continental Europe. Which location?

3. Sapphire Foods India has appointed Vikrant Vohra as President and Chief Executive Officer of which QSR business?

4. Which bank last week announced that Brajesh Kumar Singh assumed charge as its MD and CEO?

5. Which electrical and communication cables manufacturer has announced the appointment of Mahesh Viswanathan as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO)?

6. Which renewable energy group has appointed Ashok Ramachandran as President, India Business and Senior Managerial Personnel, effective June 4, 2026?

7. Which MNC has opened a fragrance research and development centre at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay?

8. Which broadcaster has secured the media rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and 2030 in India, marking its return to sports broadcasting?

9. Which auto-tech platform unveiled AI Labs, a dedicated initiative focused on building AI-first products, supporting ambitious founders and helping shape the next wave of innovations?

10. Which engineering services provider will acquire US-based Tao Digital Solutions Inc in a $218-million all-cash transaction?

11. Which real estate company has launched the campaign 'Are you the chosen one?', featuring actor Ranbir Kapoor, for its Ayodhya-based project, The Sarayu?

12. Which jewellery retailer has launched a campaign featuring former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar to highlight its gold exchange process?

13. Which brand has introduced three luggage collections: Classic, Flex, and Pod, through its latest campaign?

14. Which luggage brand and Manyavar have come together to launch “Shaadi Ka Safar”, a first-of-its-kind wedding luggage collaboration?

15. Which fashion brand has launched a campaign featuring creator and actress Prajakta Koli for the introduction of its MostlySane Collection?

16. Which solar company has launched the campaign 'Raho Roshan, Bina Tension', featuring actor Sonu Sood?

17. Which intercity bus service has launched the campaign ‘Har Safar, Safer’?

18. Which online meat retailer has unveiled a new campaign, Mother of All Momos, as it expands its presence in the momo category?

19. Which Thailand-origin snackable drink brand has launched its latest global campaign "Wanna Skip? You Gotta Chew" in India?

20. Which company, along with its academic partner New Age Makers Institute of Technology (Namtech), has received PM-SETU approval for its strategic investment plan (SIP) for the Visakhapatnam ITI Cluster?

21. Which Tamil Nadu-based coffee brand is celebrating its centenary this year?

22. Which company has expanded its energy drinks portfolio with the launch of Adrenaline Rush, a premium energy drink aimed at Gen Z consumers?

23. Which nutrition brand has launched a ready-to-drink (RTD) milkshake range, marking the brand's entry into the growing RTD nutrition beverage category?

24. Which broadcaster has launched its Unite8 Sports television network?

25. Which home services platform has ceased its operations in Saudi Arabia following the cancellation of its subsidiary's commercial registration?

26. Which professional hair care brand has unveiled its latest trend-forward hair colour collection Vybe powered by Colour Play available across leading salons in Delhi and across the country?

27. Which hospitality company has appointed actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as its global brand ambassador?

28. Which brand has launched an ad featuring a Vijay Mallya lookalike for the debut of its Slazer Trimmers range?

29. Which payment technology company has unveiled the campaign ‘Infinitely More’ with its brand ambassador and actor Shah Rukh Khan?

30. Which company launched India's first naturally degradable milk pouch ahead of World Environment Day?

31. Which tech-focused manufacturing platform has named Shreerang Godbole as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of its electronics business?

32. Which American-Italian restaurant chain has opened its first Indian outlet at World St. in Aerocity, New Delhi?

33. Which renewable energy group last week unveiled its new identity and brand promise - ‘Good Energies That Work’?

34. Bhuvnesh Mendiratta passed away last week. He was the MD of which film exhibition company?

35. ChatGPT has crossed which milestone global monthly active app users mark, according to estimates from market intelligence firm Sensor Tower?

36. Which apparel retailer has unveiled a collection of Maggi-branded T-shirts and tote bags?

37. Which jewellery brand has partnered with  producer and entrepreneur Ekta Kapoor?

38. Which e-commerce enablement platform has released a campaign featuring entrepreneur and investor Aman Gupta?

39. Which brand has unveiled the ‘Paisa Vasool’ campaign for its newly launched Value Plus health insurance plan?

40. Which pharma company has formally entered the biologics contract manufacturing business with the inauguration of TheraNym?

41. Which agri-equipment company has acquired agriculture-focused YouTube and Meta platform Farming Leader?

42. Which fitness and active lifestyle brand has entered the personal fragrances category with the launch of a new fragrance range in partnership with PCA Group?

43. Which QSR chain is celebrating 30 years in India with a campaign featuring an anthem penned by Prasoon Joshi?

44. Which paint brand has launched the campaign ‘Khul Ke Jiyo’ for its Allwood?

45. Which paint brand has launched the digital campaign “Walls Don’t Lie” for its Zero Damp Series?

46. Which eyewear brand has appointed actress Kriti Sanon as its new female brand ambassador?

47. Which real estate company has launched the campaign 'It's All Happening Here' for Immencity, its mixed-use development in Jakkur, North Bengaluru?

48. Which telecom brand has launched the social media campaign ‘Strong Network, Sabka Haq’?

49. Which UPI and financial wellness app has launched the campaign “Dil Se Desi. Life Digital.”?

50. Which company last week launched India’s first flex-fuel car which gives the flexibility to customers to run on any blend of ethanol and petrol from E20 to E100?

51. Which platform has expanded its global beauty portfolio with the launch of Rare Beauty, the cosmetics brand founded by singer and actress Selena Gomez, in India?

52. Which homeware brand has launched SuRu, a handcrafted Kansa (bronze) dinner set for children, developed in collaboration with actor Nakuul Mehta and singer Jankee Parekh?

53. Which food delivery platform launched the campaign 'Paws Off Plastic' on World Environment Day?

54. Which renewable energy platform has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Vena Energy India’s 6 GW renewable energy portfolio?

55. Which tyre brand has launched a campaign featuring actor Rakesh Bedi for YOU FORWARD, a 24x7 journey assistance programme aimed at two-wheeler riders across India?

56. Which spice brand has unveiled a Bengal-exclusive campaign for Haldi, featuring actress Subhashree Ganguly, with the brand thought “Karon Khabar Shudhu Matro Khabar Hoye Na.”?

57. Which biscuit brand has launched a special edition Thirukkural Pack in Tamil Nadu?

58. Which real estate company has launched a brand film for Three Sixty West, its luxury project in  Worli, Mumbai?

59. The government last week launched petrol blended with 85% ethanol at an Indian Oil petrol pump in Delhi. It will be priced how much lower (in %) than the price of the E20 variant of petrol?

60. Which automobile company, in association with AU Small Finance Bank, has launched Suhana Safar, the industry-first recurring deposit (RD)-backed auto loan scheme?

61. Which global music media brand has launched its India edition in partnership with Other Side Ventures, expanding its presence in one of the world's largest music markets?

62. Which D2C personal care appliances brand has announced an expansion into India’s offline retail and professional salon market through a distribution partnership with Royal Beauty Equipments?

63. Which Gurugram-headquartered travel aggregator has entered into agreement to buy a 54.66% stake in Brevistay Hospitality Private Limited for a total investment of Rs 65.69 crore?

64. TVS Motor Company announced that its motorcycle brand, TVS HLX series, has crossed which cumulative global sales milestone?

65. Which Vietnamese conglomerate last week entered the Indian taxi market with the launch of Green SM, which would have just electric cars in its fleet along with salaried drivers?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1158 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1157

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


1. Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) has signed a term loan agreement to refinance 13,527 crore debt obligations of which metro rail project?

2. Which specialty chemicals maker has signed an agreement to acquire up to a 43.3% stake in pharmaceutical formulations company Bliss GVS Pharma for an estimated Rs 1,369.51 crore?

3. Which intimate wear brand has unveiled the campaign ‘Makes Room For Change’, centred on how women’s bodies change over time and how intimate wear adapts to those shifts?

4. Which innerwear brand has launched the campaign “Underwear Mein AI”?

5. Which brand has launched a campaign for its Next Gen Inno-Wear collection, highlighting the growing consumer preference for performance-led innerwear in India?

6. Which brand has launched a campaign featuring actor Ayushmann Khurrana, aimed at repositioning the brand as a complete innerwear label beyond its widely recognized vest category?

7. Which automobile company has unveiled a new brand campaign ‘G.O.A.T – Greatest On A Track’, positioning its product range around performance and motorsport credentials?

8. Which brand has launched the campaign ‘Garmi: Ek Agnipariksha’ for its Silenzo air cooler?

9. Which brand has launched a digital campaign for Breakfast Smoothie, its new ready-to-drink breakfast beverage positioned around convenience-focused consumption and on-the-go lifestyles?

10. Which company said it has received an order to install the ‘fastest elevator in the country’ at India’s ‘tallest’ commercial building?

11. Prism, the parent company of which hospitality brand, has launched 38 hotels in the US under Studio 6, its extended-stay brand within G6 Hospitality?

12. Which snack brand last week announced a partnership with The Pokémon Company to launch a new offering in India’s fast-growing snacking category?

13. Which energy drink brand has launched a new flavour, Classic Kick, alongside a campaign film featuring actor Lakshya?

14. Which packaged flour brand has launched a campaign “Kya Kha Ke Aaya Hai!”?

15. Which digital imaging company has launched the campaign ‘PRINT OUT LOUD’ for its Mega Tank Printers?

16. Which paint brand has announced actress Sreeleela as its new brand ambassador?

17. Which affordable food delivery app has launched its first brand film across digital channels, aimed at reiterating the ‘lowest price guarantee’ in food delivery?

18. Which brand has launched a new campaign film ‘Tough Guys Need Sunscreen Too’, featuring actor Rannvijay Singha?

19. Which Ayurveda-inspired wellness brand has launched Diabo Plus Shots for diabetic consumers through the DVC campaign “DITCH THE JUICE, TAKE THE SHOT."?

20. Which firm has become the first steel company in the world to produce the highest strength welded pipes (EQ70 grade) used in marine engineering projects?

21. FMCG major Marico last week announced its entry into the hair cleansing segment with the launch of a shampoo under which brand?

22. Which luxury carmaker has unveiled its first fully electric model, the Luce?

23. Which company has announced the release of GA-2100CC, a collaboration watch created to mark the 140th anniversary of Coca-Cola?

24. Which brand has partnered with BTS for what it calls its first global snacking collaboration, launching a limited-edition cookie inspired by Korean sweet pancake flavours and BTS fandom culture?

25. Which cement brand has launched the ‘Fark Nazar Aayega’ campaign, featuring actor Ranbir Kapoor?

26. Which haircare brand has unveiled a new India campaign ‘Moment-Ready’, featuring actor Jim Sarbh, for its OSiS+ styling range?

27. Which healthy snacking brand has unveiled a new digital campaign for its premium dessert range, ‘Date Bites’, featuring actor Aparshakti Khurana?

28. Which brand has launched the ‘SPF That Breathes’ campaign to spotlight lightweight sun protection?

29. Which platform that enables Indian investors to access international markets has launched the campaign “The global investing specialist."?

30. Which Vijayawada-based startup last week launched the country’s first indigenous commercial super-pressure stratospheric balloon?

31. Which FMCG group has entered into an exclusive partnership with British dessert brand Ben’s Cookies to launch the latter in India?

32. Which lubricant company has appointed Saugata Basuray as Managing Director of the company for a five-year term starting June 1, 2026?

33. AWL Agri Business (AWL) has entered into a licensing arrangement with Shree Renuka Sugars (SRSL) for which brand of the latter?

34. Which IT company has announced the launch of enterprise agency platform Tria?

35. Which brand has launched ‘#PlayInComfort’, a Menstrual Hygiene Day initiative featuring cricketer Smriti Mandhana?

36. Which brand has launched the campaign 'Swaad Mamta Ka' for its pickle range alongside a refreshed packaging identity for the portfolio?

37. Which footwear company has launched the campaign 'Soleful Mushaira' featuring comedian Sunil Grover?

38. Which shampoo brand has launched the TVC ‘My Braid My Pride’?

39. Which brand has announced the launch of its newest offering, Dubai Kunafa Croissant - Pista Crème?

40. Which firm has formed a joint venture with Korea's Jahwa Electronics to locally manufacture and supply advanced low-voltage and high-voltage PTC heaters used in electric and hybrid vehicles?

41. Which payments technology firm has named actor Shah Rukh Khan as brand ambassador in India?

42. Which platform has introduced Healthy Subscriptions, a new feature under its Healthy Mode vertical that allows users to subscribe to multi-day meal plans from health-focused restaurants?

43. Royal Enfield has announced the launch of its iconic motorcycle ‘Bullet’ in which cc capacity in India at ex-showroom price of Rs 3,64,856?

44. Lavanya Mundayur, CMD of Agriculture Insurance Company of India, is recommended as the next chief of which insurance company, according to the Financial Services Institutions Bureau?

45. Moodys Ratings has upgraded which company to Baa1 from Baa2, two notches above India's sovereign rating?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1157 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1156

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


1. Which MNC has agreed to acquire a 75% stake in Bharti Life Insurance for Rs 3,500 crore to take management control of an Indian life insurance company for the first time?

2. Which Boston-headquartered insurer has increased its stake in its Indian general insurance venture to 74% as of May 18, after raising its shareholding from 49% to 55.4% in Sept 2025?

3. Which company has launched “Hormone Range Products,” a premium speciality therapeutics brand focused on longevity, hormone health, recovery science and human performance solutions?

4. Which brand has launched a platinum jewellery campaign featuring its brand ambassador, actor Dulquer Salmaan?

5. Which jewellery brand has launched the campaign ‘Men Want Gifts Too’, featuring actor Aditya Roy Kapoor?

6. Which company has launched a digital campaign around its limited-edition ‘Mojo Clay’ sneaker release?

7. Which OTT platform has launched the campaign ‘An Interview Gone Filmy’?

8. Which brand has launched a campaign for Show Stopper, its new serum-in-oil haircare product designed to control frizz and add shine without weighing hair down?

9. Which brand has launched a new digital film, featuring artist Shalini Passi, as part of its ‘Skincare Hotline’ campaign?

10. Which company has signed a MoU with the AP govt to set up India’s first private-sector marine gas turbine repair, overhaul and development complex at Visakhapatnam?

11. A family enterprise of TVS Motor Company chairman emeritus Venu Srinivasan will acquire a 9.9% stake in which small finance bank?

12. Indo National Ltd has launched a new alkaline battery segment. What has it been branded as?

13. Which company has appointed Sandeep Karwa as the new CEO for its online fashion platforms?

14. Which ice cream brand has rolled out a new campaign, “Ice Creams Itni Hatke, Dimaag Unhi Pe Atke”?

15. Which men’s fashion brand has unveiled a campaign film featuring cricketer Mohammed Siraj for the launch of “SEVEN:THREE” collection?

16. Which Korean luxury skincare house has launched the ‘First Layer’ campaign, featuring entrepreneur Rhea Kapoor?

17. Which paint brand has launched the campaign “Suraksha ke Sang Jiyo Apne Rang”?

18. Which online travel company has launched two digital films featuring actors Aparshakti Khurana and Manjot Singh to promote Myra, its AI-powered travel assistant?

19. Which brand has unveiled a new campaign around its low-profile sneaker category, featuring brand ambassador and celebrity Suhana Khan?

20. India has emerged as the largest market globally for which Nestle brand, the second brand in Nestlé's portfolio to do so?

21. Which brand and Tata Starbucks have expanded their protein coffee collaboration with the launch of a new range of protein-powered beverages?

22. Which company has launched its oral semaglutide biosimilar for type 2 diabetes mellitus in India under the Obeda brand?

23. Which company has unveiled priority postpaid plans using 5G slicing technology, a first by a carrier in India for consumers?

24. Which MNC bank has opened its India office, becoming the first Greek Cypriot bank with a physical India presence?

25. NCDEX last week said India’s first exchange-traded weather derivatives contract will start trading on May 29. What has it been christened as?

26. Which brand has launched the Ultimate Millet Muesli range with ‘Nourish Your Goals with Millets’ campaign?

27. Which renewable energy group has launched the ‘India Ka Asli Power Play’ campaign featuring Delhi Capitals players?

28. Which beverage brand is celebrating 50 years with the '50 saal se, sip-sip mein aam.' campaign?

29. Which maternity and paediatric care chain will acquire Apollo Cradle and Apollo Fertility, a network of maternity and infant care centres across the country?

30. Which business group has unveiled ‘Kathni Karni Ek Si’, a film commemorating its 100-year journey?

31. Which company last week said it would buy stakes in Jaypee Group’s power producers for about Rs 4,200 crore as part of a broader restructuring of the debt-laden infrastructure group?

32. Which company will acquire a 100% stake in Jaypee Fertilisers & Industries (JFIL) from Jaiprakash Associates for Rs 1,500 crore, as part of the NCLT-approved resolution plan for JAL?

33. Which IT services company has signed an agreement to acquire UK and UAE-based consulting firm Consulting Professionals Services Holdings Limited (CPS) for up to GBP 11 million?

34. FSN E-Commerce Ventures, the parent of Nykaa, has crossed which milestone revenue mark in FY26?

35. Uber has partnered with which business group to jointly develop and deploy electric vehicles (EVs) tailored for India's ride-hailing market?

36. Which quick home services platform has expanded into the beauty services segment with the launch of its instant salon-at-home offering?

37. Which Japanese wellness brand has appointed Sara Tendulkar as brand ambassador for its Japanese tea category in India?

38. Which paint brand has launched the campaign 'The Story of Papdi Village' for Style Power Bright centred on the issue of peeling exterior walls?

39. Which brand has unveiled a digital campaign featuring model Nataša Stanković to spotlight protein-focused breakfast routines built around taste, convenience and everyday consumption?

40. Jobs in the informal sector breached which milestone mark for the first time in Jan-March 2026, according to the latest quarterly data on the unincorporated sector enterprises released by NSO?

41. Stellantis has announced that it will develop and manufacture a new global Jeep vehicle in partnership with which Indian company?

42. Which company said it had made an offer to acquire staffing firm Randstad’s technology and consulting services business in parts of Europe and Australia?

43. Godrej Properties Limited has entered into a partnership with which engineering and construction firm for construction contracts across 3 residential developments in Gurgaon?

44. Which snack brand has launched Mini Stix, marking the brand’s entry into the stick-format potato snack category in India?

45. Which diagnostic chain has launched the ‘Thoda Gambhir Ho Jao’ campaign, featuring former cricketer Gautam Gambhir?

46. Which jewellery brand has appointed actress Kriti Sanon as its brand ambassador and launched a new campaign ‘Style, Sealed in Silver’?

47. Which medical technology company has launched the campaign 'Say Yes to a Better Tomorrow’, aimed at deepening public understanding of Parkinson's disease?

48. Which frozen food brand has released a campaign built around its latest proposition, ‘Har Roz Kuch Special’?

49. Which omnichannel payments platform for businesses has launched the campaign ‘Break to Build’?

50. Which company last week said it is acquiring the cement business of Jaiprakash Associates from the Adani Group for an enterprise value of Rs 2,850 crore?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1156 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1155

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


1. Net outflow by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) from the stock market for the current year crossed which milestone mark for the first time ever, according to a report by JM Financial?

2. Which linen fabric and apparel brand has roped in father-son duo, Saif Ali Khan and Ibrahim Ali Khan, as brand ambassadors and unveiled its new positioning ‘Passion for Pure’?

3. Which cookie brand has introduced its Golden variant through a campaign with the positioning ‘The new twist to Vanilla’?

4. Which life insurance brand unveiled its Mother’s Day film ‘Bin Samjhaaye, Sirf Maa Samajhti Hai’?

5. Which basmati rice brand celebrated Mother’s Day with the ‘#CancelMinimum’ campaign?

6. Which hair oil brand launched the digital campaign ‘The Coconut Pony’ for Mother’s Day?

7. Which mutual fund brand launched the campaign ‘The Maa Minute’?

8. Which brand has rolled out its Summer Swag campaign featuring internet personalities Raghu and Rajiv to promote its shoe-style sandals range?

9. Which kitchen solutions brand has launched its latest campaign, ‘Sabse Bada Offer’, featuring actor and professional wrestler Sunil Kumar?

10. Which company has acquired Bengaluru-based staples and cold-pressed oils brand Safe Harvest through a share-swap transaction?

11. Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) last week said it will set up a new manufacturing plant, in which state?

12. Which corporate animal welfare initiative has entered the ice cream segment?

13. Which menstrual hygiene brand has launched a campaign for its ‘Zero Irritation Pads’?

14. Which Ayurvedic antacid brand has roped in actor Rakesh Bedi as brand ambassador?

15. Which electric scooter brand has unveiled its new campaign “Always On The Move With You”?

16. Which high-performance men’s lifestyle brand has launched the digital campaign “Real Moments. Unscripted. Unbound.”?

17. Which frozen foods brand has launched its international style Zigzag Fries range through the ‘#TasteTheWorld’ campaign?

18. Which pizza brand has launched the campaign 'Only For Everyone’?

19. Which company, in partnership with the Government of Uttar Pradesh, has introduced a campaign anthem, “India ka Iron Up karenge”, to drive anemia awareness?

20. Which company said global consumer goods maker Henkel will not renew licensing agreements for its Pril dishwashing and Fa personal care brands after May 31, ending a 15-year partnership?

21. Which company will manufacture and supply critical landing gear forgings to Brazilian aircraft maker Embraer for commercial and defence aircraft programmes under a long-term agreement?

22. Which law firm has appointed Sandeep Ghosh as its first CEO?

23. Which Pune-based food company has rebranded itself as Adinova?

24. Which bank has launched its Mother’s Day campaign ‘Mom – Our First Safe Deposit Locker’?

25. Which adult nutrition brand has launched the “Strength to Live Your Dreams” campaign on healthy ageing?

26. Which hair care brand has unveiled the TVC 'The Simple Solution to Hair Fall' with the positioning 'Protein Ka Double Dose'?

27. Which company has launched “Sign of You”, a first-of-its-kind integrated campaign created exclusively for the Indian Sign Language (ISL) feed during the ongoing IPL season?

28. Which brand has announced actress Anushka Sharma as the face of ‘Heer’, its recently launched gold and lab-grown diamond jewellery brand, and launched the campaign 'For You, Forever'?

29. Which brand has launched the film “#GoFlakeZero” for its Anti-Dandruff Beracyl Shampoo?

30. R Mukundan, chief executive of Tata Chemicals, has assumed office as president of which industry body for 2026-27?

31. Nasdaq-listed Vyome Holdings has licensed two preclinical selective JAK inhibitor assets from which Tata group enterprise?

32. Wipro Consumer Ventures and Ahmedabad-based GVFL have acquired about 17% stake in which pan-Asian foods and beverages brand for an undisclosed amount?

33. Which airport operator and IHG Hotels & Resorts have signed a management agreement to develop five hotels with nearly 1,500 rooms in four Indian cities?

34. Which footwear brand has unveiled a campaign for its sandals category, featuring W.i.S.H., an all-female Indian pop group?

35. Which brand has launched the ‘Kabz Ka Kabza’ campaign, featuring actor Varun Dhawan, with the positioning 'India's No.1 Bulk Laxative'?

36. Which ice cream brand has launched a campaign featuring actor Shakti Kapoor, wrestler The Great Khali, choreographer Terence Lewis, and content creator Saurabh Ghadge?

37. Which fashion brand has launched its summer campaign 'Everything Under the Sun'?

38. Which brand has launched a new phase of its 'Never Same, Never Sane' campaign, featuring actor Siddhant Chaturvedi, for its watches?

39. Which after-sales service and repair brand for home electronic appliances has launched the film “Taaki Khushiyon Ki List Kabhi Chhoti Na Ho.” for its Care Plan?

40. Maruti Suzuki India Limited has achieved which cumulative dispatch milestone through railways towards its commitment to green logistics?

41. Which company will acquire US-based pharmaceutical company Assertio Holdings in an all-cash deal valued at about $166.4 million (around Rs 1,570 crore)?

42. Which company has launched the country’s first injectable immunotherapy for lung cancer?

43. China’s leading television and appliance maker Skyworth Group is forging a joint venture (JV) with which group to manufacture and sell Panasonic-branded televisions in India?

44. Which company is gearing up to launch premium motorcycles under the Norton Motorcycles brand in India and globally from the second quarter of FY27?

45. Which baby care brand for skin has unveiled a new nourishment range featuring milk and rice, and has roped in actress Parineeti Chopra as brand ambassador?

46. Which consumer brand has appointed Milind Soman as its brand ambassador to promote canned tuna?

47. Which hospitality brand has launched the ‘Stay Your Way’ campaign?

48. Which QSR chain launched the digital film 'A foodie Mom's story' for Mother’s Day?

49. Which sports brand has launched the 'Get The Glow' campaign?

50. Which company has acquired US-based Boviet Solar’s assets for an enterprise value of $750 million (Rs 7,178 crore)?

51. Which luxury major has agreed to sell the Marc Jacobs fashion label to a venture between WHP Global and G-III Apparel Group?

52. Which company will acquire the Zuri Kumarakom, a luxury resort in Kerala, for Rs 205 crore?

53. Which brand has named actress Ananya Panday as Fragrance & Beauty ambassador in India?

54. Which brand has appointed actress Sonali Bendre as its brand ambassador for a new campaign featuring its mangalsutra and traditional jewellery collections?

55. Which airline has launched the ‘Xpress Wali Baat Hai’ campaign, featuring actor Pankaj Tripathi?

56. Which talc brand has launched a summer campaign featuring actor Varun Dhawan in a dual role alongside his father, filmmaker David Dhawan?

57. Which spice brand has announced the launch of its new TVC, featuring actors Akshay Kumar and Rajpal Yadav, for the Sprinklers range?

58. Which beer brand has launched its Summer 2026 campaign, ‘#CheersForMore’, featuring cricket umpire Anil Chaudhary?

59. Which financial services platform has launched the campaign 'Fatafat Loan?'?

60. The Finance ministry has granted approval to which multinational bank for the acquisition of up to 74% stake in RBL Bank?

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Biz Quizzard 1154

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


1. A consortium led by steel magnate Lakshmi N Mittal’s family and including Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla has signed a definitive agreement to acquire which IPL team?

2. Which QSR chain has appointed actress Rashmika Mandanna as its brand ambassador and unveiled a new television campaign ‘Boring vs Bold’ in South India?

3. Which soap brand has brought in actress Rashmika Mandanna as the new face of the brand?

4. Which personal care brand has unveiled its latest campaign ‘Under the Same Sun’ in partnership with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), marking a significant five-year association milestone?

5. Which brand has announced actress Taapsee Pannu as its brand ambassador, and has introduced a bamboo cotton range of lingerie?

6. Which company has rolled out the campaign ‘#EverythingIsFair’ with Rajasthan Royals, centred on its UPI payments and personal loan offerings?

7. Which fashion brand has released a campaign featuring actor Ibrahim Ali Khan, centred on perceptions around Gen Z and the idea of a generation gap?

8. Which oral care brand has launched a new brand platform with the first film ‘Raised by Sweets’?

9. Which edible oil brand has roped in actress Rachita Ram as brand ambassador and launched the first campaign in Kannada featuring her?

10. Which business personality has chosen her niece, Claire, as her successor, marking a generational transition at one of India’s leading biopharmaceutical firms?

11. Which snack brand has entered the ready-to-cook (RTC) breakfast category with the launch of High Protein Super Oats?

12. Which financial services company has appointed Karthik Srinivasan as its CEO, at a time when the company is resuming lending activity following the lifting of regulatory restrictions?

13. Which paint company has created a Tamil-culture inspired packaging for Neotė, a luxury interior emulsion?

14. Which gender-neutral skincare brand has launched the film ‘Skin in Every Light’?

15. Pregnancy detection kit brand Prega News has launched its Mother’s Day campaign in collaboration with which at-home salon and wellness service platform?

16. Which brand has introduced Amalfi Riviera, a unisex Eau de Parfum under its Amalfi range, through a campaign featuring actor Abhay Deol?

17. Which ethnic wear brand has launched its Mother's Day campaign ‘Echoes of Us’?

18. Which tyre brand has unveiled its new campaign under the ‘Built Better’ platform?

19. Which MNC has launched the ‘Show Them How It’s Done” initiative, aimed at providing a platform for young girls across the country to showcase their talent through auditions?

20. Which automobile company in India marked its 30th Foundation Day on 6 May. 2026?

21. Doris Fisher has died at 94. She was the co-founder of which American clothing retailer?

22. Which dairy and healthy snacks brand has appointed Ritesh Gauba as its new CEO?

23. Which power company has appointed Sanjay Bhargava as chief executive officer?

24. Which spice brand has roped in actress Priety Zinta as its new brand ambassador?

25. Which brand has launched the campaign ‘Super Nutrition. Zero Negotiation’ for Kids Superfuel, its nutrition drink mix for children?

26. Which edible oil brand has launched a film featuring actress Sheeba Chaddha for Mother’s Day?

27. Which brand has launched its Mother’s Day campaign ‘Ghar ka kaam sabka kaam’ for home appliances?

28. Which brand has launched Avaanti, a new diamond jewellery collection accompanied by a campaign featuring Nupur Sanon, Guntas Bhasin, and Lisa Mishra?

29. Which lab-grown diamond jewellery brand has launched the Mother’s Day campaign ‘I Am Not Like My Mother’?

30. Ted Turner has died at the age of 87. Which news TV network did he establish?

31. Which textile group has acquired a nearly 61% controlling stake in US-based Dalco-GFT for $136 million, marking its entry into the American technical textiles market?

32. Trimex Foods, operator of international restaurant brands such as Chili’s Grill & Bar, Paul and Cinnabon, will launch which American fast-food chain known for its Chinese cuisine, in India?

33. Infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured its largest ever order in the domestic metals sector from which company?

34. Which apparel manufacturer and exporter has forayed into the direct-to-consumer (D2C) segment with the launch of its homegrown brand SHORTSTOP?

35. Which mobility solutions company will acquire a 100% stake in Israel-based automotive cybersecurity firm Cymotive Technologies for up to USD 120 million (about Rs 1,138 crore)?

36. Which brand has launched the Mother's Day campaign ‘Mom’s Standard Time’ for its smartwatches?

37. Which parenting and childcare company has collaborated with actress and new mother Yami Gautam Dhar for its newest personal care campaign, ‘You Do Mom Your Way.’?

38. Which bus booking platform has launched its ‘Full Transparency’ campaign in Tamil, featuring film personality Prabhu Deva?

39. Which quick commerce platform has launched the campaign 'Dream team nahi, shopping list banao.'?

40. Samsung Electronics Co has crossed which milestone market capitalisation mark?

41. Which AI and technology transformation solutions company has acquired Taciti Consulting, a boutique SAP Silver Partner specialising in large-scale ERP transformation projects?

42. Which organic food brand has unveiled a new campaign ‘A Taste of Home Abroad’, featuring chef Vikas Khanna?

43. Which confectionery brand has unveiled a new ‘Kuch Bhi Karega’ film for its Fruitee Fun Soft Chews?

44. Which soap brand has unveiled the ad 'Extraordinary Recharge'?

45. Which chocolate malt beverage brand has launched the film ‘#OGInfluencer’ for Mother’s Day?

46. Which fashion brand has launched the campaign ‘Drip so lethal, it feels illegal’, featuring creator CarryMinati (Ajey Nagar)?

47. Which airline and Mumbai Indians have launched the campaign film ‘Cricket at 30,000 Feet’, featuring players Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, and Trent Boult?

48. Which packaged drinking water brand has launched a campaign featuring brand ambassador and actor Hrithik Roshan?

49. Which wearables brand has launched the film 'Get your Ma's 'Ai'ttention' for Mother’s Day?

50. Which company will acquire a 60% stake in IncNut Digital, owner of direct-to-consumer beauty and personal care brands Vedix and SkinKraft, for Rs 321 crore in an all-cash deal?

51. Which renewable energy company has inked pacts for the acquisition of a 55% stake in Associated Power Structures (APSPL) for Rs 1,225 crore?

52. Which Bengaluru-headquartered company has acquired MobileAction, an AI-powered platform specialising in iOS app growth, to deepen its capabilities in Apple’s advertising ecosystem?

53. Which beauty brand has unveiled the campaign '#MyMomMyHomegirl,' featuring actress Ashnoor Kaur and her mother?

54. Which health food brand has launched its Mother’s Day campaign featuring actors Tisca Chopra and Darsheel Safary?

55. Which plant-based wellness brand has launched its Mother’s Day campaign, ‘#MaaKaKhana’, featuring Zeenat Aman, Pankaj Bhadouria, Seema Anand, and Priya Malik?

56. Which food brand has launched its Mother’s Day campaign 'Har roti mein sirf swaad nahi, Maa ka pyaar hota hai.'?

57. Which hospital chain has unveiled its Mother’s Day 2026 campaign, ‘#ThatMomInstinct’?

58. Which gifting platform has launched the ‘To Mom, With Love’ campaign?

59. Which gifting platform has introduced a Mother's Day campaign featuring the 'Kuch Nahi Hamper for Mom'?

60. Which motorcycle company will invest Rs 2,200 crore in Satyavedu mandal in Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh, for a new manufacturing facility?

61. Which body care brand has partnered with actor Rahul Khanna for a one-of-a-kind YouTube livestream that captured his shower routine in real time?

62. Which science-backed Ayurveda-inspired self-care and skincare brand for mothers launched the film ‘#TheMissingU’ for Mother’s Day?

63. Which herbal and Ayurvedic healthcare company launched its AI-created ‘Naari Anthem’ ahead of Mother’s Day?

64. Which handbag brand has unveiled a new campaign 'Always a Little Ready', centred on handbags as part of everyday routines and personal organization?

65. Which oats brand has rolled out a new campaign 'Protein and Fibre in one bowl' and brand refresh in India?

66. Which brand has unveiled a new brand film 'The Art of Slowing Down', spotlighting Bilona ghee, wood-pressed oils, and stone-ground flours?

67. Which train-ticketing platform has launched the ad 'The Ad They Tried to Stop', featuring RCB players, including Virat Kohli?

68. This Mother’s Day, which mutual fund brand has launched the film ‘Lalla Don’t Buy’?

69. For Mother’s Day, which hair oil brand launched “Maa, Aapse Phir Milte Hain” , a podcast featuring actress Supriya Pathak Kapur and her daughter Sanah Kapur?

70. Which hospital chain has launched a Centre of Excellence for Sports Injuries and Orthopaedics in Hyderabad?

71. SB Ravi Pandit passed away on May 8. He was the founder and chairman of which IT services company?

72. Which senior living brand has unveiled its Mother’s Day campaign film 'Celebrating Moms & Their Beautiful Second innings'?

73. Which spice brand has launched the digital-first campaign ‘#RoleReversal’ for Mother’s Day?

74. Which baby care brand has unveiled its Mother’s Day DVC celebrating the ‘Mumma Waali Feeling’?

75. Which general insurance company has launched the campaign, “+1 in Your Motherhood Journey”?

76. Which consumer products company unveiled its latest corporate brand campaign for Mother’s Day, ‘The Maa Signature’?

77. Which gifting solutions retailer has unveiled its Mother’s Day campaign 'HerTypeOfLove', in collaboration with online travel platform Yatra, and pet care and grooming brand Ultimutt?

78. Which pharma MNC last week announced the launch of its cervical cancer awareness campaign in India, in collaboration with actress Madhuri Dixit Nene?

79. Which QSR chain launched the digital film “Every mother deserves a break”?

80. Which integrated steel engineering company last week unveiled India's first TJK superflex weldmesh manufacturing unit at its factory in Tangi in Odisha’s Cuttack district?

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Biz Quizzard 1153

Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period April 27 - May 02. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which company and US-based Organon & Co have entered into an agreement under which the former will acquire all outstanding shares of Organon at an enterprise valuation of $ 11.75 billion?

2. Which IT services company has elevated Rajsekhar Datta Roy as CEO, effective May 9, 2026, for a period of three years?

3. Which pharmaceutical manufacturer has appointed Umang Vohra as its chairman and group chief executive officer (CEO)?

4. Which agri-input company has appointed actor Akshay Kumar as brand ambassador and launched the campaign “Desh Ka Kisan, Desh Ka Asli Hero”?

5. Actor Ishaan Khatter has been appointed brand ambassador for which scooter brand?

6. Which skincare brand has unveiled a new campaign film featuring co-founder and actress Kriti Sanon as the brand’s “SPF Police”?

7. Which brand has rolled out a new campaign, featuring actress Tara Sutaria, for its packaged coconut water?

8. Amid the ongoing cricket season, Oakley and Meta announced a collaboration with which cricketer as the face of Oakley Meta Performance AI glasses in India?

9. Which beverage brand has introduced a new global platform titled ‘Smile Please’, accompanied by a refreshed visual identity, as part of a broader brand update across international markets?

10. Maruti Suzuki’s quarterly net sales crossed which revenue milestone mark for the first time in January-March?

11. Which educational institute has announced the launch of a UNESCO Chair on Gender Inclusion and Skill Development, the first of its kind in Asia?

12. Which brand has introduced a new soothing baby powder variant designed for newborns and babies with sensitive skin?

13. Which airline has introduced a new aircraft livery featuring Mumbai Indians, marking an extension of its existing partnership with the franchise?

14. Which brand has unveiled a new campaign, ‘#IceCreamWaliSituationship’, alongside two new flavours, Café Mocha and Pista Kunafa?

15. Which footwear brand has launched the campaign 'So Gaya re So Gaya', using a visual metaphor of 'sleeping feet' to depict the product experience?

16. Which brand has launched a campaign featuring cricketer Arshdeep Singh for its Healthy 50+ Nutrition Mix, highlighting elderly nutrition?

17. Which brand has introduced the Chuck Taylor All Star Throwback, a new iteration of its sneaker line, featuring actor Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor?

18. Which basmati rice brand has partnered with KidZania India, the country’s largest indoor edutainment theme park, to launch an immersive factory?

19. Which smartphone brand has launched a digital film, featuring cricketer Harleen Deol, spotlighting “World’s First Privacy Display”?

20. Reliance Industries has become the first Indian company to surpass which milestone mark (in dollars) in annual net profit?

21. Which electrical and electronics company has acquired MULTILINK, a leading manufacturer of electronics and electrical products for two- and three-wheeler Original Equipment Manufacturers?

22. Which almond brand has launched the campaign ‘Superfood for a Super You’, featuring former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu?

23. Which adhesive brand has launched its latest television commercial, ‘Kursi Pe Nazar’?

24. Which technology brand announced its entry into India’s travel accessories segment with the launch of a new range of smart luggage gear, including the Melbourne, and Melbourne Plus?

25. Which bus booking platform has launched a new set of films under its Maharashtra-focused campaign, introducing the ‘Aai Shappath’ creative route?

26. Which nuts and dry fruits brand has unveiled its latest campaign with the launch of Daily Date, a date-based indulgent?

27. Which bank has unveiled its new campaign, ‘Fixed bhi, Fabulous bhi’?

28. Which brand has launched the campaign “Isey Uthao, Baaki Sab Pe Pause Lagao”, featuring actress Tamannaah Bhatia for its Flavoured Milk range?

29. Which NBFC has rolled out a hyperlocal, digital-first campaign 'Aaiye Humse Miliye' during the ongoing cricket season?

30. Rajiv Bajaj, managing director of Bajaj Auto, will step down from the board of which NBFC?

31. Which company has agreed to acquire two malls from Prozone Group in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad) and Coimbatore for Rs 1,242 crore?

32. Which company has acquired Punjabi music company Catrack Entertainment?

33. Which Indian company has received approval from Health Canada for its generic semaglutide injection?

34. Which MNC has agreed to acquire Germany’s TK Elevator (TKE) in a deal valued at 29.4 billion euros ($34.4 billion), creating the world’s largest lift maker?

35. Which company has acquired global haircare brand Anomaly, founded by actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas?

36. Which group last week announced acquiring a 30% stake in precision-machined engine components maker Fortuna Engineering for Rs 129.6 crore?

37. Which ecommerce company has revived its ‘Aur Dikhao’ campaign?

38. Which beauty platform has launched the 'Beauty Made Personal' campaign, featuring actress Alia Bhatt?

39. Which brand has partnered with actors Gaurav Gera and Mustafa Ahmed for a digital campaign centred on its whey protein blends?

40. Which state last week launched the country’s first state-led Centre of Excellence for Space Technology (CoE SpaceTech Foundation)?

41. UPI crossed which milestone mark in value terms in FY26?

42. US-based cybersecurity company Palo Alto Networks has agreed to acquire which AI infrastructure startup at an estimated valuation of up to $140 million?

43. Ravi K has assumed charge as the 22nd Chairman and Managing Director of which PSU?

44. Which online travel and ticketing platform has launched the campaign ‘Dealpanti’, featuring comedians Sunil Grover and Kiku Sharda, and cricketer Rishabh Pant?

45. Dutch brewer Heineken BV last week officially inaugurated its first Asia-Pacific Global Capability Centre (GCC). Which city?

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Biz Quizzard 1152

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


1. Which company kicked off work on April 19 on India's first advanced 3D glass chip packaging unit at Info Valley in Bhubaneswar?

2. Which payment major has appointed Suresh Sethi as its group country manager for India and South Asia, effective April 27, 2026?

3. Satyam Trivedi has quit as the CEO of which corporate sports body?

4. Which brand has launched the film 'Return to Yourself' for its Origin Orange air fryer oven?

5. Which packaged water brand has launched the digital film ‘Kab Denga?’ in collaboration with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), featuring actor Jagapathi Babu and SRH cricketers?

6. Which mutual fund has launched the ‘Har Ghar Investor’ campaign?

7. Which brand has unveiled a new TVC ‘Asli Mein, Asli Ghee’, featuring actor Akshay Kumar for its ghee?

8. Which brand has announced the launch of its first TVC for Premium Iodised Pink Rock Salt?

9. Which digital travel platform has launched its new 'What a Save!' campaign, offering up to 50% off on domestic hotel bookings?

10. Which Indian steel major and South Korea’s POSCO have signed a joint venture agreement to set up a 6-million tonne integrated steel plant in Odisha?

11. Which MNC last week named insider John Ternus as its next CEO?

12. Which two-wheeler manufacturer has announced its foray into the Zambian market, appointing Zamoto Manufacturing Ltd as its official distributor?

13. Which group, along with its subsidiary Indian Poultry Alliance (IPA), and Captain Fresh have formed a joint venture to retail animal protein products?

14. Which stationery brand has partnered with Naruto to launch a themed range of notebooks and paper products?

15. Which ice cream brand has launched the ‘Dildaari’ campaign, featuring former cricketer Vinod Kambli?

16. Which paint brand has launched the campaign “Main Bhi…” featuring 10 cricketers?

17. Which beverage brand has launched Lemon Mint, its first-ever flavour innovation in India, through a campaign featuring comedian Sunil Grover?

18. Which beverage brand has announced actor Shahid Kapoor as the brand ambassador and unveiled its digital-first campaign, ‘#DoubleTheChill’?

19. Which brand has signed cricketer Suryakumar Yadav for cricket footwear?

20. Amara Raja Energy & Mobility has crossed which milestone mark of cumulative lithium energy storage deployment in the telecom sector?

21. Embassy Group hospitality arm Olive last week announced the signing of a deal with Hilton to open 10 hotels in India under which brand?

22. According to a report last week, Maruti Suzuki has discontinued which hatchback brand?

23. Raise Financial, the parent of which online stock trading platform, has acquired algo-based investing and trading startup Stratzy in a cash-and-stock deal?

24. Which Bengaluru-headquartered flex space provider last week announced the appointment of model, Ironman finisher and actor Milind Soman as its brand ambassador?

25. Which energy company has launched the campaign ‘Choose Power That Protects Earth’ to mark Earth Day?

26. Which water purifier brand has launched a campaign featuring a fictional “Institute of Purifier Management”?

27. Which cat food brand has launched the ‘Ignored to Adored’ campaign with actress Sharvari?

28. Which solar company has launched the campaign ‘The Next Starts Here’ in association with the Gujarat Titans?

29. Which company has launched the campaign ‘AC Jo India Ko Samjhe’, featuring Neetu Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor, to promote its Zest AI air conditioner range?

30. In a milestone for India’s fintech ecosystem, which company has become the first private-sector fintech to secure membership in the Centralised Payment System (CPS) of the RBI?

31. Which real estate asset resolution company has acquired KV Developers through the insolvency resolution process?

32. Which company has formed a joint venture with Spain-based RDT Lumiker to manufacture advanced cable monitoring systems?

33. Hyundai Motors and which company have entered into a partnership to develop and commercialise electric three-wheelers?

34. Which sexual wellness brand has roped in actress Manasvi Mamgai as its newest brand ambassador?

35. Which baby skincare brand has launched the campaign 'Ready for the World' to celebrate every baby’s first milestone?

36. Cricketer Ajinkya Rahane has joined which footwear company as an equity investor and strategic advisor?

37. Which skincare brand has launched the campaign 'A Super Hot Starts With The Right Chemistry' featuring actress Kalyani Priyadarshan?

38. Which women’s fragrance and body care brand has marked its move into the derma-care category through a campaign featuring actress Kareena Kapoor Khan for its new underarm roll-on range?

39. Which brand has launched a protein muesli product and appointed cricketer Arshdeep Singh as its brand ambassador?

40. Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Pvt Ltd has crossed which turnover-milestone in FY26?

41. Which company and Germany’s Allianz Group have signed a binding agreement to set up a 50:50 primary insurance joint venture focused on the general and health insurance segment?

42. Which global crypto exchange platform last week made its foray into India?

43. Which IT company has acquired Theory and Practice Business Intelligence Inc (TAP), a Canadian technology company that developed Continuum AI, a decision Intelligence platform?

44. Which company has received approval from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Kochi Bench, to acquire SDF Industries Limited, a distillery-cum-bottling unit in Thrissur, Kerala?

45. Which grooming brand has released a digital film for its Godfather fragrance, featuring actor Danish Pandor?

46. Biba has launched a sub-brand aimed at younger consumers, as it looks to expand its presence in the contemporary ethnic wear segment. Name the sub-brand?

47. Which fashion brand has entered the workwear segment with the launch of Gerua, a new brand positioned around AI-led insights for product design and trend forecasting?

48. Which beverage chain has launched a dessert-focused offering called ‘Third Rush’, expanding its menu beyond beverages?

49. Which pizza-led QSR chain has officially launched a new café-format concept, with its first outlet at Advant IT Park in Noida?

50. Shiv Ratan Agarwal passed away last week at the age of 75. He was the Chairman and Whole-Time Director of which ethnic snacks company?

51. Reliance Enterprise Intelligence Limited (REIL), a joint venture between Reliance Industries and which entity, has appointed Parminder Singh as its chief executive officer?

52. Stellantis India has crossed which cumulative production milestone from its manufacturing facility in Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu?

53. Which company signed a joint venture (JV) with US-based Valtech Corporation to strengthen the supply chain for the semiconductor and solar power sector?

54. Which life insurance brand has launched the ‘Kal Ka Plan’ campaign in collaboration with Kolkata Knight Riders?

55. Which incense brand has launched a campaign for its ‘Sixth Sense’ initiative, spotlighting visually impaired fragrance testers?

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Biz Quizzard 1151

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


1. Who will step down as chair of Godrej Industries Group on Aug 13 upon turning 75?

2. Which fashion etailer has named Sharon Pais as its new CEO?

3. Which brand has unveiled a new campaign ‘Activate Your Glow’, featuring Arjun Rampal and Gabriella Demetriades, centred on its Moisture Surge range?

4. Which automobile MNC has named actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas as global brand ambassador as part of a new campaign?

5. Which fragrance brand has announced actor Ahaan Panday as its first brand ambassador for India?

6. Which skincare brand has launched Tan Removal Chocolate & Cherry Face Wash through a campaign featuring actresses Tisca Chopra and Kashmira Pardeshi?

7. Which snack brand has announced the launch of Korean Karare through a campaign featuring actor Varun Dhawan?

8. Which company has launched a Baisakhi-led campaign to promote its LTP-SN6 series of watches?

9. Which company has launched the campaign ‘Zindagi Ka Frame Wide Karo’ featuring cricketer KL Rahul and content creator Satish Ray, ahead of the rollout of its F33 smartphone series?

10. Which global manufacturer of commercial plumbing systems has announced a strategic investment in Essel Bath Fittings through the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) route?

11. Which company has phased out iconic South Indian cement brands Sankar, Coromandel, and Raasi?

12. Which United States (US)-based consumer appliances major, which is popular for its portable blenders and vacuum cleaners, has entered the Indian market?

13. Amit Dave has been appointed as chief executive officer and managing director of which health insurance venture?

14. Which electric buses and light commercial vehicles manufacturer has completed the delivery of 100 electric buses to the government of Mauritius?

15. Which beverage company has appointed Tushar Tripathi as its Chief Executive Officer?

16. Which sportswear brand has onboarded cricketer Smriti Mandhana as brand ambassador?

17. Which coworking and managed workspaces company has announced the appointment of actress Yami Gautam Dhar as brand ambassador?

18. Which laptop maker has launched a campaign featuring cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues and music producer Yashraj Mukhate to promote the Alienware 16X Aurora?

19. Which chocolate brand has collaborated with global creative company VML and Delhi-based production house The Other Half to unveil the ‘World’s Slowest Vending Machine’?

20. Which toy company said it has crossed the Rs 100 crore revenue milestone and unveiled ‘Chanak’ as India’s first homegrown global toy IP?

21. Which real estate investment trust has acquired a 51% stake in International Tech Park Chennai for Rs 1,500 crore?

22. Which company has achieved the highest score among all Indian companies assessed by CareEdge-ESG?

23. Which company last week announced the launch of its electric three-wheeler portfolio under the brand WEGO?

24. Which medicated soap brand has appointed actor Pankaj Tripathi as brand ambassador and launched a new campaign repositioning the brand around skin infection treatment?

25. Which AI brand has launched the campaign ‘Everyday Superheroes’ for IPL?

26. Which jewellery brand has released a digital campaign for Poila Boishakh, featuring actress Ritabhari Chakraborty?

27. Which performance-led lifestyle brand is introducing what it claims is India’s first sunscreen jacket through a campaign featuring Milind Soman?

28. Which company has reinforced its association with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as Principal Sponsor and Health Partner, with the launch of the brand film 'What makes us No. 1'?

29. Which skincare brand has launched the digital campaign ‘DAB DAB NO MORE!’?

30. Which Kozhikode-headquartered hospital has agreed to buy a controlling stake in Hyderabad-based Star Hospitals for Rs 1,800 crore?

31. Which company has introduced its all-in-one kitchen appliance, OneChef, marketing it as a future-ready solution to meet the evolving cooking habits of Indian consumers?

32. Which investing pioneer, who put emerging markets on investors’ radar with on-the-ground insights over more than four decades, died last week at the age of 89?

33. Which sunflower oil brand has unveiled a new campaign in Telugu, featuring actor Siddu Jonnalagadda?

34. Which Chennai-based FMCG company has announced its foray into the ice cream segment?

35. Which Thane-based company has acquired an 85% stake in Ahmedabad-based Arinna Lifesciences Limited, marking its entry into India’s domestic formulations market?

36. Which brand has launched a Bengaluru-focused brand campaign featuring comedian Danish Sait, marking a shift in how it positions pet care services?

37. Which company has unveiled a new campaign featuring actor Pankaj Kapur, focused on its Marine Board offering?

38. Which watchmaker has appointed cricketer Smriti Mandhana as a ‘Friend of the Brand’?

39. Which Sattu brand has launched a campaign featuring cricketer Ravindra Jadeja with the positioning ‘Unnatural Nahi, Natural Energy Hai’?

40. Which company said it has become the first company in India to receive the globally-acknowledged Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA 3.0) certification for wheat and paddy?

41. Which IT services company has announced a multi-year partnership with tennis star Carlos Alcaraz, appointing him as its global brand ambassador?

42. Which brand has launched the campaign ‘Bano Achhe Fan’ for its fans, featuring Varun Dhawan, Anurag Kashyap, and Yuzvendra Chahal across three films?

43. Which shower gel brand has announced actress Sreeleela as its new brand ambassador, along with a new TVC campaign ‘Sandalwood Ka Remix’?

44. Which Turkish jewellery brand has launched a campaign for Akshaya Tritiya, featuring Jennifer Lopez?

45. Which digital payments brand has launched a new campaign for its ‘Pocket Money’ feature, developed on UPI Circle in partnership with NPCI?

46. Which brand has launched ‘Excalibur’, a premium enameled cast iron cookware range developed in collaboration with chef Vikas Khanna?

47. Which colour cosmetics brand has announced actress Tamannaah Bhatia as the face of the brand as it completes its first year in the market?

48. Which brand has appointed actor Ahaan Panday as brand ambassador for OneBlade, alongside the launch of its new campaign, “Built Different”?

49. Which pet food brand has unveiled a new digital-first campaign, featuring cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues?

50. The government last week notified India’s first chip fabrication plant as a special economic zone to be set up by which company at Dholera in Gujarat?

51. Which watch brand has signed cricketer Arshdeep Singh as the face of its IPL 2026 campaign?

52. Which paint company has launched a new corporate campaign ‘Rangon Ki Warranty’?

53. Which real estate company has signed cricketer Yuvraj Singh as brand ambassador and has launched the campaign ‘Against All Odds’?

54. Which biscuit brand has launched the campaign ‘Masti Ka Fix’?

55. Which brand has launched a campaign featuring actor Jackie Shroff to promote its water purifier?

56. Which jewelley brand has announced a long-term partnership with actress Krithi Shetty, starting with its Akshaya Tritiya campaign?

57. Which brand has unveiled a new campaign ‘Sunkissed’, featuring artist Mary Ann Alexander, ahead of Akshaya Tritiya, introducing a collection centred on everyday jewellery?

58. In a first-of-its kind scientific validation in the Indian paint industry, which brand launched a stratospheric balloon to 86,000 feet above Earth?

59. Which realty major last week announced a partnership with Italian lifestyle brand Tonino Lamborghini to invest Rs 2,890 crore for a branded residences project in Gurugram?

60. Which semiconductor and design services company will acquire a 73% stake in Vayavya Labs Private Ltd for a consideration of Rs 245.49 crore?

61. The Andhra Pradesh government has approved a Rs 2,550 crore investment by which Kolkata-based company to establish a 105-acre cathode material manufacturing facility in Chittoor district?

62. Which Chennai-based healthcare company, known for its iconic pain relief brand, has forayed into the razor market?

63. Which company has appointed the actor and entertainer Raghav Juyal as brand ambassador for its upcoming smartphone series?

64. Which fashion label has announced actress Tara Sutaria as brand ambassador through the campaign 'shift the power play’?

65. UltraTech Cement has surpassed which milestone installed cement manufacturing capacity in India?

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Biz Quizzard 1150

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


1. Dairy major Amul crossed which milestone turnover mark in the fiscal year 2025-26?

2. Which denim brand has launched a new denim fit called ‘Ikemen’, supported by a campaign featuring actor Vidyut Jammwal?

3. Which beauty brand has unveiled a new campaign film ‘Rebellious by Nature’, featuring Mandira Bedi, Sumedh Mudgalkar, and Diksha Singh, as part of its 50th anniversary?

4. Which health and nutrition brand focused on preventive care and everyday wellness has announced Malaika Arora as its brand ambassador?

5. Which perfume company has named actress Mrunal Thakur as its brand ambassador, marking a shift in its brand positioning and communication strategy?

6. Which feminine hygiene brand has appointed cricketer Smriti Mandhana as its brand ambassador for the Comfort Range, as the company marks its ninth foundation year?

7. Which brand has launched a campaign featuring Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu for its Safe Sun HydroActivated Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++?

8. Which micronutrients and specialty plant nutrition company has roped in former cricketer Sourav Ganguly as brand ambassador?

9. Which stainless steel manufacturer has announced actor Ranveer Singh as its first-ever brand ambassador and nationwide celebrity endorser?

10. Which IT firm has secured a $1 billion deal from Singapore-based food processing major Olam Group and has acquired its IT and digital services arm, Mindsprint, for $375 million as part of the deal?

11. Campbell Wilson has resigned as the CEO of which airline?

12. Which pet food company last week said it is foraying into the fresh pet food segment and will invest Rs 180 crore in advanced processing and packaging infrastructure?

13. Which beverage brand has launched a film in Tamil, featuring actress Mamitha Baiju, as part of its ongoing national campaign?

14. Which fashion brand has launched its latest campaign, ‘Move Like A Maharani’?

15. Which oats brand has launched the ‘Bowl Apna Apna’ campaign featuring Chef Kunal Kapur?

16. Which premium water brand has launched the campaign ‘Life Full of Altitude’ featuring actor Rana Daggubati?

17. Which chocolate brand has partnered with One Piece for a campaign that integrates characters from the anime into its product packaging and marketing?

18. Which fitness gear and sporting goods brand has appointed actor Tiger Shroff as its brand ambassador and launched the campaign ‘Gym Ghar Lao’, centred on at-home fitness solutions?

19. Which jewellery brand has launched the campaign ‘A Legacy You Wear’, featuring actresses Sreeleela and Kalyani Priyadarshan, for its Nimah collection?

20. Which pure-play engineering services company has acquired BITSILICA, an India-based semiconductor design services company?

21. Sandeep Ghosh has decided to step down as the India and South Asia head of which payments major?

22. Which men’s fashion brand has launched the campaign 'Yahan, A to Z sab milega'?

23. Which tyre brand has launched the campaign ‘Jurrat’ featuring actor Ranveer Singh?

24. Which auto-dishwashing detergent brand has announced actor Ayushmann Khurrana as brand ambassador, launching a new campaign built around the idea of “The Right Way to Dishwash”?

25. Which jewellery brand has rolled out the ‘Khushiyon Mein Nivesh’ campaign ahead of Akshaya Tritiya?

26. Which bank has launched the ‘ASLI KYC’ campaign?

27. Which skincare brand has launched the campaign 'For Skin That Deserves Better'?

28. Which jewellery brand has unveiled its new 'Hues' jewelry collection, featuring natural gemstones, with actress Triptii Dimri fronting the campaign?

29. Which brand has launched the ‘Sun Portraits’ campaign for its Sun Miracle sunscreen?

30. Which electric motorcycle manufacturer has partnered with Elektrorider, marking its entry into Hungary, Croatia, Slovakia, Romania, Slovenia, and the Czech Republic?

31. Which company will acquire Diamond Plaza, a shopping mall in Kolkata with an estimated gross leasable area of around 244,000 sq ft, for an enterprise value of Rs 347.5 crore?

32. Which cloud telephony firm has acquihired the core team of voice AI startup Dubverse, including cofounders Anuja Dhawan and Varshul Gupta?

33. Which global real estate advisory firm has announced the acquisition of a majority interest in Hotelivate, which is into hospitality advisory?

34. Which face wash brand has launched the campaign 'Confuse Mat Ho, Best Lo!', featuring actors Shah Rukh Khan and Sanya Malhotra?

35. Which real estate company has launched the campaign ‘Built with All Heart’ in partnership with Gujarat Titans for the Indian Premier League 2026?

36. Which brand has launched its BITE sofa, supported by a campaign with a music video featuring artist Gandhar and dancer Piyush Gurbhele?

37. Which beverage brand has unveiled “Uncanned emotions,” its latest global brand film for the FIFA World Cup 2026, continuing its campaign around football fandom?

38. Which knitwear and apparel brand has unveiled its ‘Levitate’ campaign for Spring Summer 2026?

39. Which millet-based children's food brand has launched the film 'Empty Tiffins Guaranteed!' as part of its ‘Back to School’ campaign?

40. Which company has entered into an agreement to acquire a controlling stake of 58.4% in Kalinga Hospital (KHL) from Hospital Corporation of Orissa Inc at an equity value of Rs 300 crore?

41. Tarun Mathur has stepped down as chief executive officer and principal officer of which insurance platform, effective April 7?

42. Which engineered wood and decorative panel brand has appointed actor Ranveer Singh as its brand ambassador?

43. London-based private equity firm Permira has entered India with an initial investment of $100 million (about Rs 925 crore) for a 40% stake in which business services and real estate platform?

44. Which incense major has acquired a majority stake in pooja accessories brand Satvik, marking a strategic pivot into the fast-growing spiritual and devotional products segment?

45. Which jobs and talent platform announced the recent appointment of Tarun Sinha as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO)?

46. Which fashion brand has announced an exclusive collaboration with cricketer Shreyas Iyer for ELLE’s April edition?

47. Which natural diamonds major has signed cricketer Suryakumar Yadav as an associate?

48. Which skincare brand has signed singer-composer Anirudh Ravichander as a brand partner?

49. Which spice brand has reinforced its long-standing association with actress Shilpa Shetty?

50. Which company has announced the signing of a ‘strategic agreement’ with Hilton to open 125 Hampton by Hilton hotels in India?

51. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Sanjay Khanna as Chairman & Managing Director (C&MD) of which oil PSU?

52. Which MSO and cable broadband service provider has appointed Gurjeev Singh Kapoor as its chief executive officer?

53. Which fashion and beauty platform has appointed actress Alia Bhatt as its brand ambassador?

54. Which beverage brand has appointed actress Ananya Panday as its new brand ambassador and given her an added role in shaping the brand’s social media presence?

55. Which insurance platform has launched a digital campaign ‘Baat To Sahi Hai’, featuring founder Yashish Dahiya?

56. Which logistics major has launched a digital campaign ‘The Move India Needs’, featuring Chennai Super Kings players, including MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Urvil Patel?

57. Which ride hailing company has launched the campaign ‘First Ride Free’, timed with the ongoing Indian Premier League?

58. Which brand has launched a campaign, featuring actress Kriti Sanon, for its premium linen collection?

59. Which technology and devices company, in collaboration with JioStar, announced the launch of ‘Smart Champs’, a 10-episode learning game show hosted by actress Sanya Malhotra?

60. Which company’s new electric mobility brand Flying Flea has launched its first motorcycle, the Flying Flea C6?

61. Which general insurance company has appointed Rajive Kumaraswami as Managing Director Designate with effect from April 22, 2026?

62. Which lingerie, clothing, and beauty retailer has announced actress Triptii Dimri as its first-ever brand ambassador in India, and has launched its Summer Signature campaign?

63. Which footwear company has launched the campaign ‘Everyday Essentials. Reinvented’, featuring actress Taapsee Pannu?

64. Which luxury streetwear label has opened its first store in India in Bengaluru, in partnership with Brand Concepts, a licensee company for luxury and lifestyle fashion brands?

65. Which global luxury beauty brand has opened its first flagship store in India at Nexus Select Citywalk in Saket, New Delhi, in partnership with Nykaa?

66. Which bank has unveiled a film featuring filmmaker Farah Khan alongside badminton players Lakshya Sen, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty, Treesa Jolly, and Gayatri Gopichand?

67. Which baby care brand has launched the campaign 'Summer Care Regimen'?

68. Which NBFC has launched its Indian T20 League campaign 'Nariyal Phodo, Sar Kyun?', marking its third consecutive year as the Title Partner of Delhi Capitals?

69. Which jewellery brand has launched the campaign "Shubh Akshaya Tritiya, Smart Akshaya Tritiya”, featuring actors Gajraj Rao and Pratibha Ranta?

70. India’s tractor industry crossed which annual sales milestone for the first time in FY26?

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Biz Quizzard 1149

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period March 30 - April 04. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Air Commodore (Dr.) Vijaypat Singhania passed away on March 28. He was the former chairman of which group?

2. The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has recommended Ashok Kumar Panda for the post of chairman and managing director of which PSU?

3. Which oil-to-metals conglomerate will break up into five listed companies in April?

4. Which personal care brand has unveiled a new TVC for its Hydra Refresh Gel, featuring brand ambassador and actress Sanya Malhotra?

5. Which brand has launched the campaign ‘My Home, My Way’ for its Larah dinnerware?

6. Which hair colour brand has launched a campaign featuring mother-daughter duo Raveena Tandon and Rasha Thadani?

7. Which UPI app has launched its IPL campaign featuring actor Salman Khan?

8. Which paint company has unveiled HERizons, a community for women?

9. Which electric scooter brand, in partnership with IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders, has launched the ‘6 for 6’ campaign?

10. Which company has acquired the automated teller machine (ATM) managed services business of Financial Software and Systems (FSS) Private Limited for a consideration of up to Rs 115 crore?

11. Which company said it has operationalised India’s first Port of Refuge (PoR)?

12. A division bench of the Delhi High Court has again barred which company from selling induction cooktops under the brand name Stella, Stelladexin, and other similar names?

13. The Delhi High Court has permanently restrained which Ahmedabad-based company from manufacturing, selling, and marketing its cancer drug under the trademark Bevatas?

14. Which antiseptic brand has launched the film ‘Shaadi Ka Ghar’?

15. Which company has launched Ayurveda Secrets, a premium personal care brand, marking its entry into the higher-end Ayurveda beauty segment?

16. Which chocolate brand has launched the campaign 'My Epic First Match #TheKhaasSeat', centered on first-time IPL match experiences?

17. Which investment app has launched the campaign ‘The Intelligent One’?

18. Which astrology app has launched a campaign comprising three digital films, focusing on everyday dilemmas around relationships, commitment, and financial stability?

19. Which company has launched a cross-border payments platform for Indian businesses, alongside a campaign titled 'No Borders. Just Business.’?

20. Which company will not renew its franchise agreement to operate US coffee and-donut chain Dunkin’ in India, ending a 15-year franchise deal amid recurring losses and weak growth?

21. Which business group has appointed Sriram Rangarajan as chief executive officer of its upcoming wires and cables business?

22. Which auto components manufacturer last week re-designated Venu Srinivasan, the current chairman emeritus and MD, as its chairman and MD with immediate effect?

23. Which steel wheel manufacturer’s MD, Srivats Ram, has been appointed as the company’s Chairman with effect from March 31, 2026?

24. Cricketer MS Dhoni has invested in which mobile-first, AI-driven storytelling platform, and joined the company as brand ambassador for its short-format drama app?

25. Which jewellery brand has launched the campaign ‘Lekhini’, featuring badminton player PV Sindu, in South India?

26. Which healthy snacking brand has unveiled its ‘Daily Fuel’ initiative, anchored by MasterChef India finalist Gurkirat Singh?

27. Which watch brand has launched the campaign ‘Never Same. Never Sane.’, featuring actor Siddhant Chaturvedi?

28. Which retailer has unveiled a new campaign ‘Fayda Meter’ under its “Time aur Paise Dono Bachaye” platform, featuring celebrity couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone?

29. Tata Chemicals has recorded which soda ash production milestone in FY26 at its Mithapur facility in Gujarat?

30. Which company last week announced the acquisition of Wokadine, a 46-year-old trusted brand, from Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd?

31. Which company has acquired a 60.20% stake in Gozoop Online for Rs 36.96 crore as part of a three-tranche deal?

32. Which MNC has agreed to buy sleep drug maker Centessa Pharmaceuticals in a deal worth up to $7.8 billion?

33. Which Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) has appointed Shashank Jain as the chief executive officer (CEO) & managing director (MD), effective July 1?

34. Which REIT will acquire a 2.6-million-sq-ft IT Park, Commerzone Pallikaranai, spread over 12.4 acres on the Pallavaram–Thoraipakkam Road (PTR) in Chennai, for Rs 2,541 crore?

35. Which housing finance company has launched the campaign “GharLelo”?

36. Which energy drink mix brand has launched the campaign ‘Har Din Ko Kar Recharge’?

37. Which pizza brand has launched the ‘Slice Maar’ campaign as part of its association with Rajasthan Royals for the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League?

38. Which e-commerce company has launched the campaign ‘Umpires For Sale’ featuring former international umpire Billy Bowden?

39. Which online pharmacy platform has rolled out its ‘On-time or Free’ (OTOF) campaign during the ongoing cricket season, aiming to drive awareness around its diagnostic services?

40. Which airline has named former pilot and International Air Transport Association (IATA) director general Willie Walsh as chief executive officer, subject to regulatory approvals?

41. China's Cosmx, the world's second-largest supplier of battery packs for smartphones, has signed a joint venture agreement with which Chennai-based company to source lithium-ion cells?

42. Which company will acquire around 60% in Niyam Group and anchor capital for its newly launched Lloyd’s Syndicate 2047, to tap India’s fast-growing reinsurance market?

43. Which baby care brand has launched a campaign featuring actress Yami Gautam Dhar to promote its Sterilizer for baby bottles?

44. Which smartphone brand has launched the campaign ‘The Monster Stunt’ featuring Rannvijay Singha and Nikhil Chinapa?

45. Which innerwear brand has launched a campaign featuring actor Saif Ali Khan?

46. Which payments app has launched the campaign ‘Mahi Way’, featuring cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni?

47. Which brand is promoting its milkshake through the campaign ‘The New Secret of Mahi Energy’, featuring cricketer MS Dhoni?

48. Which men’s sexual wellness brand has launched the campaign ‘Protect What’s Precious’ in collaboration with comedian Samay Raina, timed with the ongoing IPL season?

49. Cricketer Jitesh Sharma has collaborated with which QSR chain to promote the brand's new Crispy ShaWOWrma Wrap through a promotional video on his Instagram account?

50. Which MNC last week announced the merger of its food business with McCormick & Company to create a $20 billion revenue?

51. Which IT major has appointed Aparajita Puri as Managing Director for India and South Asia?

52. Which business personality has bought Raja Ravi Varma’s painting ‘Yashoda and Krishna’ for Rs 167.2 crore after an intense bidding war at a Saffronart sale?

53. Which Pune-based engineering firm last week appointed Aman Rahul Kirloskar as Managing Director for a five-year term effective April 1, 2026?

54. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) last week said it handled which milestone mark of cargo in fiscal year 2026?

55. Which condom brand has launched the campaign “Unwrap the Fun” featuring reality TV personality Baseer Bob?

56. Which compact SUV brand has launched the campaign ‘Drive to Shine’ featuring actor Pankaj Tripathi?

57. Which footwear brand has launched the film 'No Shortcuts, Only Grit' featuring actor Ayushmann Khurrana?

58. Which Ayurveda brand has introduced the Sandanya collection, a new skincare line, with actress Mahieka Sharma as the face of the campaign?

59. Which quick commerce platform specialising in baby and kids' products has appointed actress Parineeti Chopra as its brand ambassador?

60. Which telecom operator last week said it has reached the milestone of 650 million customers, citing GSMA Intelligence data, making it the second largest globally according to customer base?

61. Which business group has agreed to acquire Prudential Financial’s entire stake in PGIM India Asset Management?

62. Which Mumbai-based spirits maker has appointed Amar Sinha its managing director (MD)-designate effective April 2?

63. Nandita Sinha is stepping down as the CEO of which fashion etailer?

64. Which company has appointed cricketer Rohit Sharma and his wife Ritika Sajdeh as brand ambassadors as it looks to strengthen its visibility across key real estate markets in North India?

65. Which company has approved the acquisition of the remaining 73.5% stake in Axiom Ayurveda Private Limited for up to Rs 200 crore?

66. Which company has launched “MINAR Fortified Protein Plus MultiGrain Atta”, marking its expansion into the health and lifestyle foods category?

67. Which brand has opened its first franchise boutique in India in Noida, in partnership with Kapoor Watch Company and DLF Retail?

68. LG Electronics India has crossed which milestone sales mark for air conditioners in the first quarter of 2026?

69. Which streaming platform has made an entry into India’s fast-growing micro show category with the launch of Tadka?

70. According to a report last week, which brand is India’s best-selling passenger vehicle for the 2025-26 fiscal year (FY26)?

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Biz Quizzard 1148

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period March 23 - 28. Hope you enjoy it.


1. India's two-wheeler market, including both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric models, crossed which milestone mark in registrations in a financial year for the first time in FY26?

2. Which solar company has announced the appointment of Sameer Nagpal as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately?

3. Which musical instruments and professional audio equipment company has announced music icon AR Rahman as its brand ambassador?

4. Which electric scooter brand has launched the campaign ‘Behind Every Journey Is a Family’?

5. Which mattress brand has launched the campaign "India Vs Peaceful Sleep", featuring cricketer MS Dhoni as brand ambassador?

6. Which organic food brand has unveiled its ‘Shuddhasana’ campaign, featuring brand ambassador and actress Kareena Kapoor Khan?

7. Which beverage major marked World Water Day with the Jal Jeevan Melas campaign?

8. Which lifestyle brand has launched its Spring Summer 2026 campaign, Hello Spring, fronted by actress Shanaya Kapoor?

9. Which metals and mining conglomerate has launched its ad film ‘Kyunki aasmaan ko chhoone waley raastey, zameen se shuru hotey hain’ across cinemas in key markets?

10. A consortium comprising Aditya Birla Group, The Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures, and a Blackstone fund has acquired which IPL team for $1.78 billion?

11. Which pharma company has appointed actors Anushka Sen and Taaruk Raina as brand ambassadors for its anti-acne range, Alite?

12. Which steel brand has launched the campaign ‘Ghar Ki Asli Shakti’, featuring former cricketer Sourav Ganguly, focusing on the role of TMT rebars in construction?

13. Which brand has partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products to launch a limited-edition FRIENDS-inspired makeup range under its CRAZE collection?

14. Which wires and cables company has unveiled the campaign ‘Mrs. Perfect ki No.1 Hawa’ for its fans category?

15. Which smartphone brand has launched a campaign featuring cricketer Shubman Gill, with voiceover by actor Boman Irani?

16. Which online travel platform has unveiled a new campaign, inspired by the childhood game ‘Chidhiya Udd’, for the fourth edition of its '#NationOnVacation' (NoVac) summer sale?

17. Which skincare brand has launched a digital film featuring comedians Samay Raina and Bharti Singh?

18. Which real estate company has unveiled a new campaign ‘This is it’ to promote its Starwood Towers 3.0 project in Medavakkam, Chennai?

19. Which sauces, pickles, and other food products brand has unveiled a new film, featuring actress Kareena Kapoor, as part of its ‘Foodies Ka Choice’ campaign?

20. US-based entrepreneur Kal Somani, supported by Rob Walton of Walmart and the Hamp family of Ford Motor, have bought which IPL team at a $1.6 billion valuation?

21. Which company has launched GLIPIQ (semaglutide) in India for the management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), focusing on affordability and access to GLP-1 therapy?

22. Which streaming service last week announced the launch of Fatafat, a new micro-drama destination designed for mobile-first audiences?

23. Robin Liu has resigned as the India CEO of which smartphone brand?

24. Which MNC bank has appointed Rahul Badhwar as its senior country officer for India, effective July 2026?

25. Which Ireland-headquartered hospitality chain last week announced its entry into the Indian market, targeting 1,000 keys as part of its global expansion plans?

26. Which brand, in collaboration with whisky community platform The Dram Club, last week unveiled Rudhira, claimed to be India’s first single malt whisky matured in Pineau des Charentes casks?

27. Which industry body has appointed Puneet Gupt, Chief Operating Officer of Times Internet, as its Chairperson?

28. Which hospitality brand has released a campaign film featuring celebrity couple Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna?

29. Which brand has introduced Sweet Treat, its newest Dewy Lip Treatment, through a campaign featuring actress Banita Sandhu and founder Diipa Büller-Khosla?

30. Who will retire as chairman of Airtel Africa in July after the conclusion of this year’s annual general meeting (AGM)?

31. Which beverage brand has rolled out a new global platform titled ‘It’s That Fresh’, marking a significant brand reset across 180 markets?

32. Which company has agreed to acquire the wine production facility and estate of Moët Hennessy India’s Chandon in Nashik?

33. Which MNC has hired former JioStar CEO Kiran Mani as managing director for Asia-Pacific, effective June 2026?

34. Which real estate developer last week announced it will name a stand at its upcoming cricket stadium in Dwarka after Harmanpreet Kaur, captain of the Indian Women’s Cricket Team?

35. Which beauty platform has introduced Q+A Skincare, a fast-growing UK-based brand known for its ingredient-first philosophy and refreshingly straightforward approach to skincare, in India?

36. Which watch brand has unveiled its newest Spring 2026 collection, “In Your Spring Dreams,” fronted by actors Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon?

37. Which Ayurvedic skincare brand has unveiled its latest year-long brand campaign “Take Your Time”?

38. Which apparel and footwear brand has launched the campaign ‘Ready is overrated’ featuring actor and campaign ambassador, Adarsh Gourav?

39. Which energy and infrastructure group has partnered with former cricketer Sourav Ganguly to champion its renewable energy initiatives?

40. Which IT firm will acquire US-based firms Optimum Healthcare IT and Stratus for around $560 million?

41. Dilip Oommen will retire as the CEO of which steel company at the end of June this year?

42. Which telecom gear company has appointed Samar Mittal as India country business leader and Vibha Mehra as India country manager, effective April 1?

43. Suraj Bahirwani will become CEO of which fashion retailer from October 1, 2026?

44. Which skincare brand has announced cricketer Tilak Varma as its newest brand ambassador, extending its ongoing “Play On Till The Sun’s Gone” campaign for the Glow Sunscreen?

45. Which automobile brand launched the campaign ‘Easy to Love’?

46. Which brand has launched Supernova Rise 3 Adaptive, what it describes as its "first running shoe specifically designed for people with disabilities”?

47. Which Ayurvedistry beauty brand has unveiled a documentary film to mark the debut of the brand's inaugural fragrance collection, Surya & Chandra?

48. Which jewellery brand has roped in actress Yami Gautam Dhar as its first-ever brand ambassador?

49. Which snack brand has launched its first above-the-line (ATL) campaign in India with a new digital film highlighting its positioning 'Once You Pop The Fun Don't Stop.'?

50. Global infrastructure investor Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) will sell its Toll-Operate-Transfer (ToT) 1 road assets in India to which French company?

51. Which company last week said it will use French firm Dassault SystAmes' platform as its core digital backbone for the upcoming New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) as part of a collaboration?

52. Zydus Wellness has announced the appointment of actor Milind Soman as the brand ambassador for which performance hydration brand?

53. Which Indian company has entered into a strategic alliance with NASDAQ-listed ParaZero Technologies to offer ‘DefendAir’, a hard-kill counter-drone system?

54. Which company behind India's leading open mobility platforms has announced the acquisition of Netherlands-based mobility firm Automicle Holding BV?

55. Which paint brand has appointed actor Akshay Kumar as its brand ambassador?

56. Which jeweler has announced actor Ayushmann Khurrana as its national brand ambassador?

57. Which activewear brand has unveiled a new brand film centered on the idea of ‘Real Movement’, timed for the ongoing Indian Premier League season?

58. Which biopharmaceutical company has appointed Shreehas Tambe as its Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, effective April 1, 2026?

59. Which company last week informed the Delhi High Court that it intends to rebrand its diabetes medication, proposing to replace the mark Olymviq with Olymra?

60. Which MNC bank from the Middle East is closing its two branches in India after operating in the country for over a decade?

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Biz Quizzard 1147

 

Biz Quizzard has completed 22 years, without missing a single week in between, and this edition marks the beginning of the 23rd year. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey.

Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period March 16 - 21. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which edtech firm has signed a term sheet to acquire rival Unacademy in an all-stock transaction?

2. Chip veteran KC Ang has resigned from his role as president and head of which semiconductor company?

3. Which automobile MNC hosted its first national premiere in India, presenting the 849 Testarossa at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai’s BKC?

4. According to a report last week, Chennai is expected to cross which milestone mark (in sq ft) in office stock by December-end?

5. Which Florida-based hospitality giant last week announced it has terminated franchise agreements with JSM Corporation and related entities, resulting in the closure of outlets in 10 locations?

6. Guruprasad Srinivasan has resigned as the executive director and group CEO of which business services provider with effect from May 31?

7. Which company has entered into a binding long-term supply and purchase agreement with Samsung C&T Corporation, South Korea, for the supply of Green Ammonia over a 15-year period?

8. Which proptech platform has partnered with National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) for research and broadcast across India’s real estate ecosystem?

9. Which IT firm last week announced its AI-powered digital twin platform for lung navigation, surgical planning, and respiratory diagnostics?

10. NMDC’s iron ore production has touched which milestone mark in FY26?

11. Which global apparel retailer last week announced that it has roped in cricketer Jasprit Bumrah as its brand endorser in India?

12. Which payments app has roped in cricketer MS Dhoni as brand ambassador?

13. Which Bengaluru-based real estate developer has announced actor Ranbir Kapoor as its brand ambassador alongside the unveiling of its refreshed brand identity?

14. Which lighting brand has launched the “Lights Change, Toh Vibe Change” campaign featuring actor Ranbir Kapoor?

15. Which waterproofing solution brand has launched a campaign featuring actors Ranbir Kapoor and Saurabh Shukla?

16. Which e-pharmacy platform has launched a campaign featuring actor Paresh Rawal to highlight awareness around substitute medicines?

17. Which pet food brand has launched a campaign featuring actress Huma Qureshi?

18. Which beauty brand has rolled out a new campaign ‘Nani Ka Secret’, featuring brand ambassador and actress Rashmika Mandanna?

19. Which sleep solutions brand unveiled the digital campaign ‘Dhamki Squad’ around World Sleep Day?

20. Which retailer has appointed Kalpana Unadkat, an independent director on its board, as chairperson of the company with effect from 1 April 2026?

21. Which pharma company will acquire and in-license a portfolio of branded generic products across sub-Saharan Africa from Swiss drugmaker Sandoz for an initial consideration of $12 million?

22. Which banking technology company has appointed former State Bank of India deputy managing director Nitin Chugh as group CEO and managing director?

23. Which London-headquartered hedge fund has appointed Maneesh Menon as its India director?

24. Which basmati rice brand has launched a campaign to promote its Classic Biryani Masala?

25. Which cloud kitchen biryani brand announced that cricketer MS Dhoni has officially expanded his role from strategic investor to official brand ambassador?

26. Which smartphone brand has entered into a brand partnership with cricketer Ishan Kishan?

27. Which skincare brand has announced Gen Z influencer Apoorva Mukhija, best known as Rebel Kid, as the brand ambassador for its sunscreen category?

28. Which menstrual hygiene brand has launched a digital campaign for its Secure Nights range?

29. Which innerwear brand has unveiled its Micro Modal fabric campaign, featuring brand ambassador and actor Varun Dhawan, with the positioning 'Pehenne mein mazza aayega’?

30. Which company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the intellectual property and brand rights of Morphy Richards in India and select South Asian markets for Rs 141.4 crore?

31. Which Finnish health-tech company has entered India with the launch of its smart ring?

32. Renault India last week relaunched which brand in India, with turbo petrol prices starting at Rs 10.49 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi)?

33. Which fashion platform has launched the campaign ‘Fashion As YOU Like It’, featuring actress Kiara Advani?

34. Which diagnostics chain has launched the campaign ‘#FaceItToday’, featuring actresses Malaika Arora, and Ishita Dutta?

35. Which jobs and talent platform has launched the film ‘Boss Aaj Kal’, featuring cricketer Jasprit Bumrah?

36. Which mosquito repellent brand has launched the film ‘Macchar Hai, Mehman Nahi’?

37. Which brand has appointed actress Malavika Mohanan as brand ambassador for its Marine Collagen and Skin Fuel Glutathione portfolio, for a campaign centred on ingestible skincare?

38. Which fabric enhancer brand from Marico has launched an ad in Malayalam with the positioning 'Super Strong Stiffness, All Day Long'?

39. Which jewellery brand has released a Gudi Padwa campaign film featuring actress Pooja Sawant?

40. Which company will acquire a 50% controlling stake in Spain-based gaming studio Bluetile Games and its in-house engagement platform BestPlay Systems for $100.3 million (about Rs 918 crore)?

41. Atanu Chakraborty has resigned as the chairman of which bank with immediate effect?

42. Which cement company will acquire a 26.18% stake in Sunsure Solarpark Seven, a renewable energy generation and transmission company, for up to Rs 19.2 crore?

43. Which French electronics brand last week forayed into the home refrigerator segment in India?

44. Which Artificial intelligence and analytics firm has acquired UK-based data and AI company Datavid for an undisclosed sum?

45. The board of directors of Bosch has approved a 50:50 joint venture with which company to manufacture electric vehicle components?

46. Private equity (PE) firm KKR will invest up to $310 million in which Delhi-based electric commercial vehicles manufacturer and its electric bus operating platform Allfleet?

47. Which realty major has tied up with the Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) to launch a Taj-branded hotel and residences in Noida for an investment of Rs 1,000 crore?

48. Which retailer has released an Eid campaign film centred on the idea of ‘Barkat’, a term commonly associated with abundance and well-being in households?

49. Which footwear brand has announced cricketer KL Rahul as a brand ambassador, coinciding with the launch of its ‘Play Hard, Rest Easy’ campaign?

50. Which company’s South African arm, Bevco, is set to acquire Crickley Dairy Proprietary for over 131 crore rupees?

51. Which children’s art supplies maker has partnered stationery major Luxor Writing Instruments to invest around Rs 400 crore in India over the next five years?

52. Which alcoholic beverages company has appointed Ronak Jain, an industry veteran, as Managing Director, effective March 19, 2026?

53. Which automobile brand has launched the campaign ‘Respect the young’?

54. Which pet nutrition brand released a new brand film under the theme “Unique Needs | Precise Nutrition”?

55. Which fragrance and devotional products brand has launched the campaign ‘Sab Shubh Hoga’, featuring cricketer MS Dhoni?

56. Which tiles and bathware brand has launched the campaign ‘Log Toh Poochenge Hi’, featuring actors Rashmika Mandanna and Ranveer Singh?

57. Which perfume company has appointed actor Ranveer Singh as its brand ambassador for the "Your Unseen Power" campaign?

58. Which MNC has partnered with EBG Group to launch a premium range of coffee machines and small kitchen appliances in India?

59. Which company last week said it will demerge its resorts and resort management business into Sterling Holiday Resorts Limited (SHRL)?

60. Which steel company last week opened its first ever scrap-based electric arc furnace (EAF), built at a cost of Rs 3,200 crore, to help drastically slash emissions?

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