Biz Quizzard 1163

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


1. Which company has signed an agreement with Bhubaneswar-based real estate developer Dion Group to establish a 300-bed greenfield hospital in Cuttack?

2. Which automobile company and used-car platform Spinny have announced a partnership to strengthen the pre-owned electric vehicle ecosystem in the country?

3. Which commercial vehicles manufacturer has partnered with vehicle recycling firm Rosmerta Recycling for scrapping of old commercial vehicles in the country?

4. Which business group has appointed Bhanu Prakash Srivastava, former chairman and MD of Bharat Electronics, as CEO of its defence business?

5. Which Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier last week commenced its India operations with the launch of a daily non-stop service between Hyderabad and Riyadh?

6. Which Saudi Arabia-based airline last week announced its entry into India with the launch of daily direct flight between Riyadh and Mumbai, starting August 4?

7. Which actor and entrepreneur has announced the launch of MetaGO, a doctor-led metabolic health platform?

8. Which jewellery retailer has appointed actress Janhvi Kapoor as its brand ambassador?

9. Which proptech platform has entered the beauty and personal care segment with Zivora, its dedicated at-home salon services brand?

10. Which MNC’s subsidiary, Next Bharat Ventures, has launched a Rs 2,000-crore, impact-focused venture fund to invest in early-stage companies serving the under-served rural communities?

11. Which insurtech platform has announced its latest campaign ‘Khul Kar Khelo’, with former cricketer Sourav Ganguly as its brand ambassador?

12. Which motorcycle brand has launched the film ‘Tu Race Laga’ to celebrate the milestone of over 7 million customers worldwide?

13. Which D2C socks brand has appointed wrestler and MMA athlete Sangram Singh as its brand ambassador and unveiled the campaign 'Wear What Keeps You Grounded'?

14. Which Bengaluru-based menswear brand has announced actor and producer Fahadh Faasil as its brand ambassador?

15. Which luxury soft furnishings brand has expanded into the bedding category with the launch of its new campaign, "A Great Day Starts the Night Before," featuring actor Ranveer Singh?

16. Which consumer products company last week launched its first ever corporate brand film 'For Better. In Every Step.’?

17. Which brand has launched the digital campaign 'Softness, Sealed with Ayurveda' for its Khilta Mukhra Baby Face Cream?

18. Which brand has launched the campaign 'Protein Ki Zimmedari Humari', focusing on children's protein intake?

19. Which brand has unveiled its latest Summer Swag campaign with the launch of its chunky sole sandals, featuring actor Chunky Panday?

20. Alternative-fuel vehicles grabbed which milestone share (in %) of India’s passenger vehicle (PV) segment for the first time in June?

21. US buyout group TPG, along with co-investor partners, is acquiring which non-bank lender backed by India’s quasi sovereign wealth fund, National Investment and Infrastructure Fund?

22. Which German speciality chemicals company last week said it would soon start local production of fire-resistant hydraulic fluids (FRHF) at its Jhagadia site in India?

23. Which Hyderabad-based digital health platform has acquired Hyderabad-based AI-based claims platform Superclaims?

24. Which brand has launched a first-of-its-kind Egg Yellow Protein Shampoo, bringing the goodness of Egg Yellow Protein into everyday hair care?

25. Following its entry into the Indian market in April, which kitchen appliances brand has launched its first local campaign, featuring actress Ananya Panday and her father, Chunky Panday?

26. Which jewellery brand has unveiled its 'Drops of Joy' monsoon campaign?

27. Which healthcare platform has launched its latest health awareness campaign ‘You Think It's Viral’?

28. Which protein supplement brand has launched the campaign 'Strength Hai Toh Simple Hai', centred on muscle strength and everyday physical activities?

29. Which paint protection film (PPF) brand for vehicles has launched a campaign featuring actor Jimmy Shergill?

30. Which travel aggregator last week launched OneCircle, a global rewards program across its network of 13,376 properties, including hotels and alternate accommodation?

31. Which fresh food company has expanded into the packaged snacks category, launching a range of snacks, comprising around seven SKUs made using ragi and oats?

32. Which Chennai-based IT services company has announced the appointment of Amrinder Singh as Managing Director and CEO?

33. Which water purification brand has announced fitness icon and actor Milind Soman as brand ambassador?

34. Which direct-to-consumer products brand for senior citizens has launched the campaign 'Taaki Aapki Fikr, Unki Freedom Ke Beech Na Aae', featuring actor Anupam Kher?

35. Which hair oil brand has launched a campaign built around the thought "Baal Itne Soft, Chooye Bina Raha Na Jaaye"?

36. Which cosmetics brand has launched a campaign, featuring actress Fatima Sana Shaikh, rooted in the thought, “Har life ke bahar, ek life hoti hai”?

37. Which digital lending platform in India has launched the campaign 'Jiyo Full Size'?

38. Which brand has launched its latest campaign 'Gelato Maxxing', featuring brand ambassador and actor Siddhant Chaturvedi, for its watches?

39. Which real estate company has launched the campaign 'Building What Matters'?

40. In which country will IIM Bangalore (IIM-B) set up its first overseas campus?

41. Which company has expanded its premium spirits portfolio with the launch of Gingalalahu, an Indian craft dry gin, marking the company's entry into the fast-growing premium gin category?

42. Mahesh Muralidhar Pai, currently chief general manager at Canara Bank, has been named as the new managing director and chief executive officer of which private sector lender?

43. Which retail chain has entered the beauty category with the launch of Adorea Beauty, its first dedicated beauty brand in India?

44. Which beverage brand has launched 'The Lost Voices', a campaign for the FIFA World Cup that features the voices of football fans from across India?

45. Which lending platform has launched the digital campaign 'Time Hi Time Hai', featuring actor Vijayant Kohli?

46. Which mattress brand has launched a digital campaign featuring actress Nimrat Kaur?

47. Which insurance platform has appointed actor Amitabh Bachchan as its brand ambassador and launched a new campaign, ‘Parivaar Sabse Pehle’?

48. Which brand has launched a new capsule watch collection, 'Paris, with Love', accompanied by a campaign featuring its brand ambassador and actress, Alia Bhatt?

49. Which biscuit brand has launched the campaign 'Welcome to the Salty Public Party', featuring influencer Orry?

50. Which defence manufacturer has agreed to acquire a controlling stake in Premier Explosives?

51. Which Gurgaon-based IB school is in the process of being acquired by KKR-backed Lighthouse Learning Group, formerly EuroKids International, for about Rs 1,500 crore?

52. Which mobile services provider last week announced the availability of a satellite phone for Rs 1.34 lakh, part of its push to expand satellite communication services?

53. Alternative credit platform BlackSoil last week announced the acquisition of which company’s solar financing business, marking its entry into India’s renewable energy financing sector?

54. Which integrated cotton yarn manufacturer has acquired Falcon Yarns to expand its spinning capacity from 7,700 tonne to 17,457 tonne and spindle capacity from 25,920 to 61,824?

55. Saicon Consultants, Inc., a U.S.-based technology services company, has acquired which Nagpur-based company to boost AI, AIoT capabilities?

56. Which MNC is on course to becoming the first foreign insurer to hold 100% stake in an insurance joint venture in India?

57. Which Gen Z-focused fintech platform has launched its first brand campaign “In a Perfect World”?

58. Which skincare and haircare brand has launched the campaign 'Science of Reducing Hair Loss' for its shampoo?

59. Which packaged water brand has launched ‘FakeSeFree’, a music-led consumer awareness movement against counterfeit products?

60. Which company last week launched its weekly basal insulin injection, Awiqli, in India?

61. Iris Clothings Limited, one of India's leading branded kidswear companies, will acquire a 51% stake in which men's and women's athleisure brand?

62. Which asset management company has appointed Anand Vardarajan as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director with immediate effect?

63. Which company has entered into a long-term agreement with Dioxycle, a French clean-technology company, to develop and scale low-carbon chemical production in India?

64. Atelier Expressions, the premium lifestyle platform of TVS Venu Group, has agreed to acquire a majority stake in which New Delhi-based handcrafted mithai brand for an undisclosed sum?

65. India Yamaha Motor (IYM) has announced the launch of a flex fuel version of which bike?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1163 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1162

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period June 29 - July 04. Hope you enjoy it.


1. In one of the largest cross-border acquisitions by an Indian IT services company, which company has launched an all-cash bid to acquire Germany’s Nagarro for about $1.3 billion?

2. Which bank’s Managing Director & CEO Ashok Vaswani has informed the board that he does not wish to seek re-appointment upon completion of his current term on December 31, 2026?

3. Which lifestyle jewellery brand has appointed cricketer Smriti Mandhana as its new brand ambassador?

4. Which brand has launched the digital campaign 'Approved By', featuring actors Sonam Bajwa and Ambrish Verma, for its Airdopes ProClip earbuds?

5. Which automobile brand has unveiled 'Surrender to the rhythm. Surrender to performance.', a collaboration with sitar virtuoso Rishab Rikhiram Sharma to mark the arrival of its new edition?

6. Which men's fashion brand has launched a new integrated campaign built around the theme, "You look so good, everyone thinks it's your birthday" to mark its sixth anniversary?

7. Which ecommerce platform has unveiled a campaign centred on "Adjustitis", a fictional condition inspired by the everyday habit of compromising?

8. Which fintech platform has launched the campaign ‘Tarakki Pakki’, featuring actor Sumeet Vyas?

9. Which brand has launched its latest campaign, 'Upar Upar Se', for the Super 10 Serum Lotion?

10. The boards of which two state-owned entities have approved the merger scheme paving the way for the creation of India’s largest power sector financing institution?

11. Which PSU will acquire a 40% stake in Tiki Tar and Shell India (TTSIPL) for 85 crore, marking its entry into India’s fast-growing market for value-added bitumen (VAB)?

12. Which global corporation providing solutions for aerospace and defense electronic products and sub-systems has set up its first manufacturing facility in India at Hyderabad?

13. LN Koteshwar has been appointed as the CEO of which wellness nutrition brand?

14. Which smartphone brand has launched the campaign ‘#LiveItYourWay’, featuring actress Janhvi Kapoor?

15. Which brand has announced the relaunch of its Aloe Vera Range through a film with the message “Say Aloe to Hydrated, Bouncy, Dewy Cheeks”?

16. Which pharma company has announced the next chapter of its flagship National Doctors’ Day initiative, ‘#SecondBirthDate’, featuring cricketer Shreyas Iyer?

17. Which rice brand has launched its fifth World Biryani Day campaign, featuring actor Shah Rukh Khan?

18. Which brand has unveiled a new brand campaign, 'Shower With Benefits', alongside its expanded body-care portfolio, signalling a shift in its brand positioning beyond its caffeine-led identity?

19. Which grocery app has unveiled the campaign 'One Year Later, We're Still Obsessed With Quality' to mark its first anniversary?

20. Which bank has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Deutsche Bank’s retail banking, private banking and wealth management business in India?

21. Mumbai-based private equity firm Ananta Capital has bought a majority stake in which alum-based deodorant brand?

22. Mediterranean Shipping Company’s (MSC) arm, Terminal Investment Limited (TiL), will acquire a 49% stake in which Indian port for nearly $1.4 billion?

23. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd (TMPV) last week unveiled which electric variant at a price starting Rs 18.79 lakh (ex-showroom)?

24. Which UK-based music firm has announced its foray in India, its first entry in the South Asia region?

25. Which electric mobility brand has unveiled a refreshed brand identity, including introduction of "The VOOM”, a kinetic mark, motion language, and electric sonic signature?

26. Which brand is diversifying its portfolio by launching "Treats Beyond Ice Cream", a range of baked desserts that do not rely on an ice cream base?

27. Which menswear brand has launched a campaign featuring Enrico Signorelli, an Italian entrepreneur based in Bandra who founded MAMI Bombay, a tiramisu brand?

28. Which dermatologist-prescribed skincare brand has launched the ‘Men's Skincare Janta Party (MSJP)’ to introduce its ‘FOR MEN’ range?

29. Which mutual fund has launched a film on National Doctor’s Day to introduce ‘WealthCare’, a Financial Health Diagnostic Platform?

30. Which PSU last week said it has signed definitive agreements to acquire the entire stake held by Videocon Energy Brazil (VEBL) in IBV Brazil Petroleo Limitada?

31. Which commercial vehicle manufacturer last week announced the launch of India’s first range of trucks with air suspension?

32. ITC is introducing a premium sugar-free cola under which brand?

33. Which company and Analog, the AI startup founded by former Microsoft executive Alex Kipman, have formed a 50:50 joint venture to deploy what they call “physical intelligence” across India?

34. Which SaaS company has elevated Sandesh Bilagi as its Chief Executive Officer?

35. Which brand has partnered with rapper DIVINE to launch a limited-edition fragrance collection inspired by three of the artist's popular tracks?

36. Which youth athleisure brand has unveiled the campaign 'Always In It' for its new collection for men and women?

37. Which QSR chain has launched the campaign "Match Made in Madness" to unveil its latest limited-time innovation, the Double Chicken Dynamite?

38. Which edible oil brand has launched a campaign featuring actors Kiccha Sudeep and Priyamani?

39. Which insurance platform has partnered with actor, filmmaker and popular radio personality, RJ Balaji for a new campaign tailored for audiences in Tamil Nadu?

40. A consortium comprising which IT major and others will build a 3,600-km submarine cable linking India, Malaysia, and Singapore to support growing AI, cloud and hyperscale data demand?

41. Which supply chain financing platform, a subsidiary entity of M1xchange, has acquired a 100% stake in C2FO India Technologies for an undisclosed sum?

42. Which agricultural solutions company has roped in former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar as brand ambassador?

43. Deepak Reddy has resigned as the CEO of which gold loan company?

44. Which company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to acquire a 51% stake in PositiEV Mobility Pvt Ltd to build an integrated electric mobility ecosystem?

45. Which clean energy company and Japan's Mitsubishi Gas Chemical (MGC) have signed a binding long-term agreement for the annual supply of 100,000 tonnes of green methanol?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1162 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1161

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period June 22 - 27. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which pharma company will acquire Mumbai-based Innovcare Lifesciences Private for about $28.7 million, or nearly Rs 271.2 crore, in an all-cash deal?

2. Voltas has crossed which quarterly sales milestone for air conditioners in the first quarter of the ongoing financial year?

3. Which paint brand is celebrating six decades of legacy with the launch of its Father’s Day campaign ‘Rangon Ki Virasat’?

4. Which brand has launched a digital film featuring veteran musician Vishal Dadlani and Gen Z musician Chaar Diwaari for the launch of its Eau de Parfum (EDP) range?

5. Which baby care brand has launched a new film as part of its 'Poshan Ka Pehla Sparsh’ campaign for its new Milk & Rice skincare range?

6. Which hospitality brand has launched 'Stay Your Way', a campaign featuring cricketers Yuvraj Singh, Abhishek Sharma, and Naman Dhir?

7. Which automobile company has launched 'That quattro feeling', a campaign centred on its quattro all-wheel drive technology?

8. Which financial wellness app has launched 'Pehle Check, Phir Invest', a campaign encouraging individuals to assess their financial health before investing?

9. Which eye wear retailer launched the digital campaign ‘Chashma Yahan Hai’ for Father’s Day?

10. Which pharma company’s US arm has received approval from the US Federal Trade Commission (US FTC) to acquire Lannett Company LLC in a $250 million (Rs 2363 crore) transaction?

11. Cred founder Kunal Shah will replace Will Cathcart as the global chief executive of which messaging platform?

12. Alan Greenspan died last week at the age of 100. He was the former chairman of which central bank?

13. Which company has launched Ultra Mintz, a premium sugar-free mint, expanding its confectionery portfolio?

14. ROSIND, the official India partner of the Russian Export Center, has launched which premium vodka brand in India?

15. Which brand launched its Father's Day campaign ‘Baap of All Cakes’, celebrating the humour, nostalgia, and everyday quirks that define Indian fatherhood?

16. Which footwear brand has launched its digital campaign, 'Chase the Mindset', featuring Paralympic gold medallist Nitesh Kumar?

17. Which QSR brand has launched a new brand jingle in collaboration with popular Marathi singer, composer Rohit Raut?

18. Which confectionery brand has partnered with Swiggy to launch the Sweetest City Challenge, an initiative encouraging consumers to show appreciation towards delivery partners?

19. Which beauty platform has partnered with Kindlife to launch Korean beauty brands Frankly and Seapuri in India?

20. Which port last week launched the PortGPT app, becoming India’s first major port to deploy enterprise AI through a mobile app?

21. Which cement company has signed an agreement with U.K.’s Leilac Limited to collaborate on a low-carbon cement project in Gujarat’s Kutch district?

22. Which Bengaluru-based cross-border payments platform has secured its first international payment licence in Canada?

23. KRBL Ltd has launched poha (flattened rice) under which brand?

24. Which captive airport last week opened for commercial flight operations with Star Air operating the inaugural flight? 

25. Which software-as-a-service provider has acquired San Francisco-based AI startup Aampe , which builds autonomous artificial intelligence agents for individual users?

26. Which company is acquiring a majority stake in Mumbai-based nutraceuticals brand Fluence Pharma at an enterprise value of Rs 135 crore?

27. Sanjay Kumar Jain has tendered his resignation as chairman and managing director of which railways PSU on personal grounds?

28. Which confectionery brand has unveiled a new digital campaign featuring stand-up comedian and content creator Biswa Kalyan Rath?

29. Which tax filing platform has unveiled its new brand campaign, 'Double Check'?

30. India’s first private gold mining project was launched last week. Which state?

31. Which company has shifted the production of Norton Motorcycles’ Atlas adventure motorcycles to India, with the first unit rolling off its Hosur production line?

32. Which realty firm has roped in Marriott International to develop a Sheraton Hotel in Jaipur?

33. Vizhinjam International Seaport has achieved which cumulative vessel handling milestone?

34. Which company added Rs 7.64 trillion in value over the past five years, making it the biggest wealth creator in India's private sector during the period, according to the latest Burgundy Private Hurun India 500 report?

35. Which apparel brand released the film ‘Cut From The Same Cloth’ for Father’s Day?

36. Which tax and compliance technology solutions provider has unveiled a new brand campaign, featuring actor Boman Irani?

37. Which consumer finance company has launched an integrated campaign ‘#LoanMilega’, built around the tagline, 'Zarurat Chaahe Jo Bhi Ho, #LoanMilega'?

38. For MSME Day 2026, which telecom company launched the campaign ‘#RozBanateHainNayaKal’?

39. Ashok Kumar Das has passed away. He was the founder and former Non-Executive Director of which market research company?

40. Which company launched its oral solid tumour therapy selpercatinib under brand name Tanstrive in India, the first solid tumour RET gene therapy in the country?

41. Which chemical and consumer goods MNC has elevated Pradhyumna Ingle as Country President for India?

42. Which BSE-listed precision engineering company plans to acquire up to a 51% stake in GScale Energy?

43. Which wires and cables manufacturer has named actress Rashmika Mandanna as brand ambassador?

44. Which automotive aftermarket business group has appointed cricketer MS Dhoni as its first brand ambassador?

45. TVS Motor Company last week achieved which cumulative production milestone for TVS iQube, a smart electric scooter, from its Hosur manufacturing facility?

46. The number of active credit cards in the country crossed which milestone mark in May?

47. Prabhjeet Singh, Uber’s India head, has quit the ride-hailing company after an 11-year stint to join which AI company as its managing director in India?

48. Which company and Sri Lanka's Sunshine Healthcare will set up a joint venture to establish a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in the island nation?

49. Which brand has appointed Shahid Kapoor as its Friend of the House, marking the luxury brand's first fragrance partnership with a male personality in the Indian market?

50. ITC’s packaged food business crossed which milestone revenue mark last fiscal year?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1161 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1160

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period June 15 - 20. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which company has launched India's first regulatory authority-approved radioligand therapy for advanced prostate cancer?

2. Which Indian entity has entered into the global top 20 in the latest Patent Co-operation Treaty (PCT) rankings released by the World Intellectual Property Organisation?

3. Which company has unveiled NUWA, a new natural diamond jewellery collection inspired by nature's finest creations, through a campaign featuring actress Kareena Kapoor Khan?

4. Which energy drink brand has launched its ZERO range in India and appointed cricketer Renuka Singh Thakur as the face of the brand?

5. Which bank has launched the digital campaign 'Seedhi baat Seedha Hisaab!', featuring actor Sumeet Vyas?

6. Which watch brand has launched the campaign 'Engineered with HeART', featuring actor Jim Sarbh?

7. Which water purifier brand has launched the 'Stop. Check. Relax.' campaign for its Nanopore Long-Life Filters?

8. Which lubricant company has announced the launch of its new B2B brand campaign, “Dream Beyond. Do Beyond”?

9. Which tyre company has unveiled a new chapter of its ‘Har Safar Mein Dum Hai’ campaign, spotlighting the journeys of India's women cricketers?

10. Which company last week launched India’s tallest wind turbine, the 5 MW S175, aimed at unlocking higher energy generation in low to medium wind potential regions across India?

11. Which kitchenware brand has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of The Quill, its first kitchen knife collection, marking its entry into the food preparation tools segment?

12. Which Bengaluru-based nutraceutical company has launched its ‘Quantum Ayurveda’ ingredients in India?

13. Which pharma company has named Shivam Puri as Chief Executive Officer of its One India Business, effective July 1?

14. Which brand has unveiled the campaign ‘Most Elegant Man in Town’, featuring actor Jim Sarbh, for the launch of Élan, a new footwear line aimed at the growing neo-casual segment?

15. Which life insurance brand has launched its Father’s Day campaign “Ek Shaam Papa Ke Naam”?

16. Which stainless steel company has launched a film, featuring its employees and using the track of the iconic anthem ‘Mile Sur Mera Tumhara', to celebrate workplace diversity?

17. Which mutual fund has launched the ‘#BackToSIP’ campaign to promote disciplined and consistent investments through Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs)?

18. Which platform has launched the 'Not Your Daddy's Investment Platform' brand film targeting Gen Z investors?

19. Which gifting solutions brand has launched the digital video campaign "The Mighty Shapeshifter" ahead of Father's Day?

20. Which online grocer has named Amit Nanda, a former Amazon India executive, as its new CEO?

21. Which company has announced the launch of AMRIT Plus, a premium pharmacy chain?

22. Which toy manufacturer has entered into a binding term sheet to acquire a 50% stake in educational and STEM toys brand, Play Panda, for a consideration of up to Rs 4.5 crore?

23. Which restaurant operator has launched Goodness To Go, a delivery-only food brand focused on salads, soups, and poke bowls?

24. Yum! Brands is selling which QSR division to private equity firm LongRange Capital for $2.7 billion?

25. Which QSR chain is marking its 30th year in the country with a customer-focused campaign running until 30 June?

26. Which natural diamonds brand has launched the 'Love, From Dad' campaign, featuring actor Pankaj Tripathi and his daughter, Aashi, for Father's Day?

27. Which government-backed e-commerce marketplace built on ONDC has launched its Father’s Day campaign 'Simply Papa'?

28. Which gifting platform has unveiled its Father's Day campaign “To Papa My Hero”?

29. Which on-demand diagnostics platform last week announced its new brand positioning, ‘Speed Meets Science’ with the launch of a new Digital Video Commercial (DVC)?

30. Which business group has announced the launch of a new hospitality project in partnership with Marriott International under the W Hotels brand?

31. The government has appointed Hitesh Joshi as the chairman and managing director (CMD) of which insurance company?

32. Which supply chain solutions provider has acquired a 14% equity stake in Maithri Aquatech, a leader in atmospheric water generation technology, for an undisclosed amount?

33. Which NCR-based realty developer has acquired complete ownership of The Horizon Residences in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, for Rs 250 crore by giving exit to existing promoter and lender?

34. Which company has launched i-choose, a new master brand that brings together its women’s intimate care portfolio under a single identity?

35. Which brand has launched Pronamel Kids toothpaste in India, marking its entry into the children's oral care segment?

36. Which footwear brand has launched the India adaptation of its global ‘Wonderfully Unordinary’ platform, featuring actress and brand ambassador Rashmika Mandanna?

37. Which brand has launched the digital campaign featuring actress Kareena Kapoor to highlight the role of RO purifier components in water purification systems?

38. Which liquid vaporizer brand that eliminates mosquitoes in just six minutes with its RNF Formula, i.e., Renofluthrin, has unveiled a new TVC?

39. Which sports equipment brand has launched the ‘Har Game Ke Liye Ready’ campaign during the Football World Cup 2026?

40. Porsche India has opened the brand’s largest Porsche Centre in India. Which city?

41. India has, for the first time, entered which luxury carmaker’s top 15 markets globally?

42. Which automaker has launched India-made Countryman C at Rs 47.5 lakh?

43. Which brand has launched its latest campaign, ‘#WontLetAcneWin’, during Acne Awareness Month?

44. Which smart kitchen technology brand has launched its Father’s Day campaign “The 1st Engineer of Our Lives,” featuring actor Jameel Khan?

45. Which footwear brand has launched the campaign ‘#2KadamExtra’ for Father’s Day?

46. Which real estate company has launched a campaign for its ‘Rainforest’ project in Kanjur, Mumbai?

47. Which financial services company has launched its Father's Day campaign, ‘Papa Pe Gayi Hai’?

48. Which consumer electronics retailer has launched ‘Baaptaa’, a Father’s Day campaign celebrating the many expressions of Fatherhood?

49. Which lubricant brand has launched the campaign ‘Bike Smooth, Toh Life Smooth’?

50. Which MNC is buying a majority stake in homegrown personal care firm Innovist, which owns digital-first brands such as Bare Anatomy, and Chemist at Play?

51. Which company last week announced signing a strategic partnership with American military vehicle maker AM General for distinct mounted artillery gun systems for the global market?

52. Which footwear company has announced the appointment of Sanjay Rao as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for India?

53. Which homegrown skincare brand from Sikkim has entered the Bhutan market?

54. Which industry body has appointed Rahul Vatts, Group Chief Regulatory Officer and Director, Corporate Affairs, Bharti Airtel as Chairperson for 2026-27?

55. Which e-commerce-enabled direct selling company has launched the digital campaign ‘#WellnessEveryDay’ for International Yoga Day?

56. Which healthy snacking brand has rolled out a new digital campaign in Tamil Nadu for its Makha Shaka snack range?

57. Which scooter brand has launched the campaign ‘The Streets Remember’, drawing on its partnership with the Argentina Football Association (AFA)?

58. Which smart watch brand has launched the campaign ‘Real Dads, Real Conversations’?

59. Which fashion platform has launched the campaign 'Father Figures', featuring actor Jaaved Jaaferi?

60. Which Japanese group has partnered with Varun Beverages Limited, PepsiCo India bottler, to franchise the CALPIS brand in India?

61. Northeast’s largest organic spice processing plant was inaugurated last week. Which state?

62. Rajendra Kumar Saboo has taken charge as the MD and CEO of which bank, with effect from June 1?

63. Which chocolate brand has expanded its portfolio with the launch of Dubai Chocolate, a variant inspired by the viral Kunafa chocolate trend that originated in Dubai?

64. Which luggage brand has partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP) to launch an exclusive Harry Potter collection in India?

65. Which Indian fitness equipment manufacturer Commonwealth Wrestling Championship Gold medallist and athlete Ritu Phogat as its brand ambassador?

66. Which power company has launched ‘Vidyut Dhaara’, a CSR campaign?

67. Which mutual fund has launched the ‘Papa Kasam’ investor education campaign on Father’s Day?

68. Ahead of Father's Day, which real estate company has unveiled the film 'The Little Golfer'?

69. Which beverage brand has unveiled a new campaign, inspired by a consumer insight of a growing tendency among tea drinkers to use additional tea leaves in pursuit of a stronger cup?

70. Which oil company has become the 28th Navratna amongst the central public sector enterprises?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1160 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1159

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period June 08 - 13. Hope you enjoy it.


1. TVS Motor Company has unveiled an exclusive retail channel dedicated to its premium portfolio. What has it been branded as?

2. Which company has partnered with Singularity Des Electronics Private Limited to incorporate a dedicated platform for electronics manufacturing in the medical, defence and aerospace sectors?

3. Haleon, which makes Sensodyne toothpaste and Centrum supplements, is investing 2,000 crore (£175 million) to set up its first manufacturing plant in India. Which state?

4. Which Highland single malt Scotch whisky brand has launched The Lasanta 15 Years Old in India?

5. Which furniture and home solutions brand has elevated Venkataramana Gorti as the managing director of the company?

6. Which oral care brand has appointed actor Ravi Kishan as brand ambassador?

7. Which luxury watch brand has unveiled a film featuring actor Ishaan Khatter?

8. Which digital marketing automation platform has launched a campaign featuring actor Pankaj Tripathi as its official brand ambassador?

9. Which wires and cables company has launched a tribute film honouring electricians to celebrate Electricians’ Day?

10. Which coworking firm has acquired Hyderabad-based iKeva, a workspace operator with a strong presence in Hyderabad and Bengaluru, through a 100 per cent buyout transaction?

11. The Supreme Court of India has upheld Calcutta High Court’s order barring which company from the manufacture and sale of red-coloured automobile batteries under the brand name Elito?

12. Which company, through subsidiary Alivira Animal Health, has signed a binding agreement to acquire 100% stake in Italian pet care firm BioForLife Italia S.r.l. (BFL) for around Rs.188 crore?

13. Which brand has launched the campaign ‘My Eyes Are Up Here’ with the theme ‘If Baniyans Were Bras’?

14. Which fresh food brand has launched the campaign 'Hygiene Isn't Optional - Even For Batter' in Telangana?

15. Which quick commerce platform has launched the campaign 'Aryabhata is Back!'?

16. Karan Aujla and VRB Consumer Products have launched a new beverage range under Zyro India. What has it been branded as?

17. Which cookware and kitchen appliances brand has launched the 'Ex Ko Karo Exchange’ campaign?

18. Which travel booking platform has launched a new ad, featuring actor Arjun Kapoor, under its ‘What a Save!’ campaign?

19. Which refrigerant brand has launched the campaign ‘Pata To Chalega’, featuring actor Pankaj Tripathi, with the positioning 'India's No.1 Cooling Gas'?

20. Which company has entered into a global collaboration agreement with Budapest-headquartered Gedeon Richter to jointly develop, register, and commercialise semaglutide injection?

21. Which transmission, distribution, and smart metering company will wholly acquire smart metering company IntelliSmart Infrastructure for 3,050 crore?

22. Which city-gas distributor has appointed Kumar Shanker as Managing Director?

23. Which company last week announced its foray into the hardware segment with the launch of Nathu La, its indigenously designed server?

24. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) last week said it has cancelled the certificate of registration of how many non-banking finance companies?

25. Which company and Parle Products have partnered to launch Melody Ice Cream?

26. Which brand has introduced a new Polki jewellery collection featuring uncut natural diamonds?

27. Which watch brand has launched its Summer 2026 campaign featuring brand ambassadors and actors Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon?

28. Which gifting solutions brand has partnered with EaseMyTrip to launch the campaign "The Trip He Never Took” for Father’s Day?

29. Which brand celebrated National Ballpoint Pen Day through a film that pays tribute to the timeless role of the pen in people's lives?

30. Facebook parent Meta has tied up with which company to build the US company's first AI-powered data centre in India, a168-megawatt (Mw) facility located in Jamnagar?

31. India’s drug pricing watchdog, National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority, has agreed to increase the ceiling prices of 2 widely used anti-cancer drugs, carboplatin and cisplatin, by what %?

32. Which San Francisco-based real estate technology firm has started to shut down its India operations, laying off all 250 employees as it relocates operational roles closer to the US?

33. Which coconut hair oil brand has signed cricketer Shreyanka Patil as its brand ambassador for Karnataka?

34. Which company has signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire select assets of the iconic Reynolds writing instruments and school supplies business for $3.7 million?

35. Which sports nutrition brand has launched a campaign featuring entrepreneur and investor Ashneer Grover?

36. Which pharma company has launched the second edition of its ‘Liver Ki Suno’ public awareness campaign, featuring actor Ashish Vidyarthi, on the occasion of Global Fatty Liver Day?

37. Which brand has launched the campaign 'Bottles so good, you sip more than you should' to introduce its premium sipper bottle range?

38. Which baby care brand has rolled out a new campaign featuring actress Anushka Sharma for its newly launched Botanique range?

39. Which paint brand has launched a thermal imaging campaign for its advanced heat reflective coating, Perma NoHeat?

40. Who has been elected chair of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Paris?

41. Which hospitality major has announced its decision to open its 10,000th property globally in Ranthambhore?

42. Which joint venture spirits company is planning to introduce global brands such as Disaronno, Tia Maria, and Engine Gin in India?

43. Which Bengaluru-based startup last week unveiled Varya, an AI video generation model designed to better understand Indian cultural contexts?

44. Which jewellery brand has launched ‘Souls in Symphony’, a new campaign for its natural diamonds collection featuring actresses Sushmita Sen, Ananya Panday, and Radhika Apte?

45. Which brand has announced the return of its jewellery exchange initiative, ‘Artificial Do. Silver Lo’, with a digital film featuring actress and brand ambassador Kriti Sanon?

46. Which bus booking platform has launched a campaign featuring film personality Prabhu Deva to promote its newly introduced Roadside Assistance service?

47. Which automobile company has launched a campaign ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, featuring brand ambassadors and cricketers Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues?

48. Parle Products has launched a digital campaign for which confectionery offering that combines the richness of choco-hazelnut with the goodness of caramel in one indulgent candy?

49. Which smartphone brand has launched the campaign ‘Trusted by India’?

50. Which ecommerce marketplace is acquiring business-to-business (B2B) grocery marketplace Kirana Club for 202 crore in cash?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1152 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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