Biz Quizzard 1178

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period October 19 - 24. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which Chennai-based consumer electronics retailer has completed the acquisition of the Bengaluru-based Unilet Appliances for around Rs 140 crore?

2. Actress Yami Gautam has joined which maternal nutrition brand from PlusPlus Lifesciences as its brand ambassador?

3. Actress Mrunal Thakur has been named the brand ambassador for which furnishing brand?

4. Which Japanese lingerie brand has appointed actress Rakul Preet Singh as its brand ambassador for the Indian market, starting with its Autumn/Winter 2026 campaign ‘In Pursuit of Beauty’?

5. PepsiCo India has launched Protein Ladooz and Chikki Bites under which brand?

6. Which edible oil brand has appointed actor Anupam Kher as its brand ambassador?

7. Which Bengaluru-based private space technology company recently unveiled The Anchorage, a 150-acre rocket development and testing facility in Space City near Sriharikota?

8. Which luggage brand has announced a licensing partnership with Warner Bros Global Consumer Products to launch a collection inspired by the iconic DC superhero Batman?

9. Nepalese authorities have banned import, sales, and distribution of which biscuit brand manufactured by Surya Food and Agro Ltd in India?

10. Which home appliances and consumer electronics company is set to invest 7,000 crore – its largest investment in India to date – in a manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh?

11. Which biscuit brand has released a new film, ‘Ami Pujo Shuni’?

12. Which watch brand has unveiled its festive campaign ‘Analog Life’, celebrating meaningful moments?

13. Which bank and Visa have unveiled a joint festive campaign, featuring actor Shahid Kapoor, with the tagline ‘Iss festive season, har khushi ko banao badi’ (This festive season, make every joy bigger)?

14. Which jewellery retailer has launched ‘Unstoppable Legacy’, a campaign featuring brand ambassadors and actors Madhuri Dixit and Ranbir Kapoor?

15. Which solar company has released ‘Rishta Pakka’, its first ad film featuring brand ambassador and cricketer Rohit Sharma?

16. Which footwear brand has launched the festive edition of its ‘Style Ka Naya Andaaz’ campaign featuring actor Ali Fazal and brand ambassador Sanya Malhotra?

17. Which footwear brand has launched its festive campaign, ‘Comfort, but Make It Festive’, featuring actress Rakul Preet Singh?

18. Which brand has launched ‘Off The Clock’, the first chapter of its festive campaign, for its collection of party clutches and micro bags?

19. Which ethnic retail chain has launched ‘Har Pal Svarnim’, its festive campaign inspired by the colours, traditions, and moments of togetherness that bring people closer?

20. Apple’s India business crossed which revenue milestone in FY26?

21. Which drug maker this week announced the launch of Carboplatin Injection in the US market?

22. Which pharma company said it has received the final approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its generic Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone Otic Suspension USP?

23. Which IT services company expanded its collaboration with Truist Financial Corp to help build the US financial services firm’s global capability centre (GCC) in Hyderabad?

24. Which brand has roped in film maker Farah Khan and Chef Dilip for its Greek yogurt campaign?

25. Which paint company has launched its Diwali campaign ‘Taiyyari Shuru, Tyohaar Shuru’?

26. Which jewellery retailer has launched the campaign “Khud ke traditions banayein, Saath mein Diwali manayein!”, featuring mother=daughter actress duo Raveena Tandon and Rasha Thadani?

27. Which tiles and marble company has unveiled its Dussehra campaign, ‘Iss Dussehra, Soch Ko Thoda Premium Banao’?

28. Which lab-grown diamond jewellery brand has unveiled a campaign featuring actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra and a character called ‘Miss Clarity’?

29. Which consumer durables brand has released the film ‘A Little Mist. A Lot More Freshness’ for its FreshBreeze refrigeration technology?

30. Which Hyderabad-based personal genomics solutions company has completed the acquisition of Vancouver, Canada-based dnaPower Inc., which also operates in the same space?

31. Which general insurance company has announced the appointment of Sharad Mathur as its managing director & chief executive officer (MD & CEO)?

32. Which company has announced its entry into the consumer artificial intelligence (AI) segment with plans to launch Dark AI, an AI assistant designed to enable private conversations?

33. Broking company Way2Wealth has been rebranded and Amit Golia appointed as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. What is the new name?

34. JK Maxx Paints has launched a new sustainable paints brand. Name it?

35. Which jewellery brand has released its festive brand film, ‘Truly Hers’?

36. Which kitchen appliances brand has released a two-film digital campaign for Diwali featuring its ArtiMix Stand Mixer and Nutri Pro Slow Juicer?

37. Which period care and women's wellness brand has launched the 'Unpause Menopause' campaign?

38. Which brand has unveiled the Diwali campaign for its origin-led Indian perfumery range, Signature, featuring co-founder and actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu?

39. Which company has launched ‘SWAYE’, a natural diamond jewellery collection inspired by spiral forms, through a campaign featuring actress and brand ambassador Alia Bhatt?

40. The ownership dispute at which electrical goods maker has ended with Mehul Jadavji Shah’s family acquiring the 50% stake held by his younger brother Hemang Jadavji Shah’s family?

41. Which power company is setting up a global capability centre (GCC) in Odisha, the first under the Odisha Global Capability Centre (GCC) Policy unveiled last year?

42. Which brand has introduced what it claims as India’s first Ginger Garlic Paste squeezy bottle through a television commercial?

43. Which brand has launched its first India-exclusive limited-edition lipstick collection, Super Stay Vinyl Ink Mithai, for the festive season, through a campaign featuring actress Kiara Advani?

44. Which fragrance brand has launched 5 PM Somewhere, a new Eau de Parfum, as it expands its retail presence in India?

45. Which technology has unveiled its new campaign ‘#DamnTheOdds’, featuring actor Abhay Verma, for its Tab?

46. Which Japanese chocolate brand has launched its Diwali campaign, ‘Not quite ordinary’?

47. Which gold and lab-grown diamond jewellery brand has launched its Diwali campaign, built around the thought ‘Sabke liye, aur thoda apne liye’?

48. Which besan brand has released a new television commercial, featuring actress Neena Gupta, as part of its ‘Desi Chana Se Bana’ campaign?

49. Which smartphone brand has launched the campaign ‘True to the Moment’?

50. Which company’s board has approved the acquisition of the remaining 49% stake in its joint venture aerospace and defence company from Israel-based Blue Bird Aero Systems?

51. The government has elevated Sunil Kumar as which PSU’s next chairman?

52. Parle Products has partnered with which oral care brand to launch a Mango Bite-flavoured toothpaste?

53. Which Mumbai-based snack brand has launched Pokémon Cheese Balls, a non-fried, palm-oil-free snack developed in collaboration with The Pokémon Company?

54. Actor Saif Ali Khan has collaborated with which sneaker brand for its Aeres collection?

55. Which fresh and clean-label dairy and food essentials brand has partnered with actor and filmmaker Rishab Shetty to promote its dairy range, including cow milk and buffalo milk?

56. Which life insurance brand has launched a new brand film, ‘Anokhe Heere’, celebrating the resilience and dedication of Indian para-athletes?

57. Which financial services company has launched a group brand campaign ‘Think Wealth Creation’, positioning wealth creation as the destination of different investment journeys?

58. Which activewear brand has unveiled a new campaign featuring actor Vicky Kaushal as part of its ‘Move Your Way’ brand platform?

59. Which chocolate brand has introduced festive formats inspired by Indian motifs, including lanterns, rockets, and anars for its gift packs?

60. Which company, a specialist in luxury watch servicing and restoration, has established a facility at the Aequs Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Belagavi, Karnataka?

61. Which dairy company has approved the amalgamation of its wholly owned subsidiary, which makes yoghurt under the Livo brand, into the parent company?

62. Which general insurance company has appointed Deepak Reddy as CEO Designate, effective January 1, 2027?

63. Which broking firm has appointed Rajeev R. Srivastava as Managing Director and CEO?

64. Sunil Raina is stepping down as the MD of which smartphone maker?

65. Which paint company has collaborated with music producer Yashraj Mukhate on a festive rendition of its iconic "Jab Ghar Ki Raunak Badhani Ho" jingle?

66. Which brand has launched its Swiss-made Signature CS-1 watch collection in India and appointed Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur as its global ambassador for the line?

67. Which brand has launched ‘No Bang Diwali’, a festive campaign film that uses humour and absurdity to highlight the impact of fireworks on pets?

68. Which homegrown premium chocolate brand has unveiled its first-ever advertising campaign for Diwali 2026, introducing the concept of a Gifting Concierge?

69. Which home appliances company has unveiled its new campaign ‘Kitchen Up’, starring actor Vikrant Massey?

70. Jio Platforms Ltd.’s IPO has become the first issue globally to receive applications over which milestone mark?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1178 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1177

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period October 12 - 17. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which company has launched its globally recognised Colorcoat range of pre-painted steel products in India?

2. Which company has begun manufacturing colour-coated steel at its plant in Bokaro, Jharkhand?

3. Rajasthan’s pollution control board has revoked which company’s operating consent for its Alwar brewery and ordered its closure, citing particulate emissions nearly 8 times above the permitted limit?

4. Which business group has appointed Harshad Jain as CEO of its FMCG business, effective October 12?

5. Which gaming company’s founder Nitish Mittersain has st­epped down as MD and transitioned to the role of non-executive director, effective October 11?

6. Which Retail REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) has appointed Siddharth Nawal as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer-designate?

7. Which tile-fixing solutions brand has appointed actor Ranveer Singh as its brand ambassador, and launched the campaign “Tile Expert Ka Tile Adhesive”?

8. Which technology company has appointed actor and dancer Raghav Juyal as its brand ambassador in India, and launched the campaign 'Smooth Moves, Smoother Service!'?

9. Which at-home beauty and salon services platform has announced actress Vaani Kapoor as the face of its upcoming brand campaign series?

10. Which Indian business personality has been awarded the Chevalier de l’Ordre national de la Légion d’Honneur (Knight of the National Order of the Legion of Honour), France’s highest civilian award?

11. Which company has entered into an agreement to acquire Falcon Agrifriz Foods’ frozen potato processing business in Gujarat, India?

12. Which beverage brand has launched its Durga Pujo campaign, ‘Ekshathei Gold- Being Together is Gold’?

13. Which brand has unveiled the film ‘Heera Kehta Hai’, featuring actress Yami Gautam Dhar, to showcase fine jewellery?

14. Which jewellery retailer has roped in actress Pratibha Ranta as brand ambassador?

15. Which jewellery brand has launched a campaign, featuring actress Triptii Dimri, for Adhyantara, its latest jewellery collection?

16. Which footwear brand has launched ‘Greatest of Today’ (G.O.T.), a campaign featuring actors Tamannaah and Lakshya Lalwani as brand ambassadors?

17. Which footwear brand has launched its Autumn-Winter campaign, ‘Our Kinda 9-5’, focusing on how young consumers split their time between work and after-hours plans?

18. Which hospitality company has released a new campaign film featuring its global brand ambassador Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as part of its ‘Stay in the Moment’ platform?

19. Which kitchen and home solutions brand has launched its Diwali campaign featuring actress Dia Mirza?

20. Which MNC has partnered with Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TPMV) to produce vehicles in India using the latter’s platforms for supplying to more than 50 countries worldwide?

21. Which company has launched Shunya, a new eyewear collection inspired by Indian music, featuring 37 styles across eyeglasses and sunglasses?

22. Which diagnostic services provider this week said its subsidiary has acquired the remaining 30% equity stake in Centrapath Labs?

23. Which activewear brand has released a campaign film built around the thought ‘Maa Aschhe. Boshe Thaki Ki Kore?’, or ‘Maa is coming. How can we possibly sit still?’?

24. Which bakery brand has launched its festive campaign, ‘Unwrap the Joy of Celebrations’, built around six rituals and traditions associated with celebrations in West Bengal?

25. Which brand has launched a campaign, featuring actress Medha Shankr, for its Anti-Hairfall range?

26. Which on-demand hyperlocal delivery service has released a new brand film ‘Toh Pehle Bata Deta’, featuring actor Manoj Pahwa?

27. Which men’s jewellery brand has unveiled a new campaign, featuring cricketer Rohit Sharma and music composer Anirudh Ravichander?

28. Which online pharmacy for super-specialty and critical care medicines has unveiled the film ‘Kuch Hoga Toh Batana’ for its ‘Care for the Caregiver’ initiative?

29. Which Ayurvedic cough syrup brand has launched the campaign “Honey aur Herbs ka Fusion, Khaansi ka Asardar Solution”?

30. Which hospitality major has announced the debut of its luxury brand, LXR Hotels & Resorts, in India with the opening of The Den Bengaluru?

31. Which software-as-a-service company said it will acquire New York-based SaaS management platform Torii?

32. Which company has expanded its beverage portfolio with the launch of Joyland flavoured  milk?

33. Which beauty and personal care company has unveiled a new corporate identity and logo, along with the tagline ‘Where Beauty Evolves’?

34. Which colour cosmetics brand has launched its new ‘Alter Ego’ collection with a campaign featuring brand ambassador and actress Tamannaah Bhatia?

35. Which beauty brand has launched the campaign “Iss Festive Thoda Aurr”?

36. Which paint company has unveiled its new Pujo film ‘Mon Jitey Nilo’?

37. Which chocolate gifting brand has launched its festive campaign '#ThisNokJhokIsSweet'?

38. Which paint brand has launched the campaign ‘Naya Ghar’?

39. Which mattress brand has launched its Durgo Pujo campaign ‘Ei Pujate, Upgrade Korun, Aramei Thakun’?

40. Canadian billionaire Prem Watsa’s Fairfax Financial Holdings will acquire a majority 60.72% stake in which bank for 52,878 crore ($5.5 billion)?

41. Which oil and gas logistics company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire an 89.8% stake in Dubai-based Tristar Holdings for an equity consideration of $809 million?

42. Which lifestyle and community platform for adults aged 50 and above has announced actor, entrepreneur and fitness enthusiast Suniel Shetty as its brand ambassador?

43. Which natural diamond jewellery brand has appointed actor Sharvari as its first brand ambassador?

44. Which online bus ticketing platform has launched the campaign ‘Bus Travel Ka Tareeka Badal Raha Hai’?

45. Which smartphone brand has launched the campaign 'There’s Always More to Find', featuring cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle?

46. Which financial services company has launched a 37-day festive campaign titled ‘Sapno Ka Celebration’?

47. Which travel fintech brand has launched ‘Travel Unreasonably’, a digital-first campaign built around the idea that people do not always need a specific reason to travel?

48. Which body lotion brand has launched the campaign “Softness Aisi, Dil Dhoondhe Choone Ke Bahane.”?

49. Which watch brand has featured actress and brand ambassador Sharvari in its latest Diwali campaign, spotlighting the Ophelia Mini Mesh in Rose Gold?

50. Which pharma company will invest €48 million to acquire a 70% stake in Belgium-based biotechnology company Armed Cell Therapeutics?

51. Which consumer good maker, known for its deodorant brand, has appointed Manoj Gadgil as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO)?

52. Mayank Jain has joined which property platform as chief executive officer, effective October 1, 2026?

53. Which basmati rice brand has appointed actress Yami Gautam Dhar as its brand ambassador?

54. Which sportswear and athleisure brand has appointed cricketer Suryansh Shedge as its brand ambassador?

55. Which company has launched its ‘Four Years Sorted’ campaign, centred on its four-year unconditional warranty for select water purifiers?

56. Which automobile company has launched the campaign film 'The Real Steal'?

57. Which platform has unveiled a new film 'Pehle jaanch, phir sawaari', highlighting its pre-delivery inspection (PDI) service for new and pre-owned cars?

58. Which mental health service provider has launched ‘#UnpackTheBaggage’, a public awareness campaign?

59. Which children’s footwear brand has launched ‘U/A: Free the Child’, a new brand campaign targeting children aged 8 to 13?

60. A joint venture between which company and Sunshine Healthcare has signed an agreement with the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka to set up a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in the island nation?

61. Which Canada-based subsurface engineering firm has announced that it is set to enter the Indian market?

62. Which home décor and lifestyle brand has launched its first Kansa collection, featuring actress Bhumi Pednekar and her sister Samiksha Pednekar?

63. Which Korean skincare brand has signed actress Nitanshi Goel as its first brand ambassador in India?

64. Which lifestyle brand has launched its festive campaign, ‘Your Kinda Gifts, for Your Kinda People’?

65. Which Marie biscuit brand has launched ‘My Pujo Moment of Gold’, a campaign inviting consumers across West Bengal to share personal memories from the festive season?

66. Which electric scooter brand has launched ‘The Sway Wave’, a new TVC built around the colour-shifting spectral finish of its recently launched dual-tone variant?

67. Which fabric brand has launched ‘Tag Check Kiya Kya?’, a campaign encouraging consumers to check fabric labels before buying clothes?

68. Which beverage brand has launched ‘Don’t Go Na’, a seven-episode digital micro-drama series centred on festive gatherings, hospitality and a budding connection?

69. Which AI brand has launched its festive campaign, showcasing new Hindi voices Neer and Leher for users?

70. Which electric two-wheeler maker’s wholly owned subsidiary has received regulatory approval on October 15 to distribute and service insurance policies?

71. Which IT services company, through its step-down subsidiary, has executed a definitive agreement to acquire a 20% stake in US-based startup FLARRE(dot)AI, Inc. for $2,000 in cash?

72. Which agri-input company has introduced Tembotrax, an early post-emergence herbicide containing ‘Tembotrione 34.4% SC’, for weed management in maize and sugarcane cultivation?

73. Which Raipur-based smart TV brand has appointed actor Vicky Kaushal as its brand ambassador and launched its first major national campaign?

74. Google has brought which actress into its Android family as part of a global collaboration that brings together Bollywood and Formula 1?

75. Which telecom brand has launched India’s first prepaid family plan offering users the flexibility to share data with family members, whenever someone is running low on data?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1177 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1176

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period October 05 - 10. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation has acquired a 49% stake in a unit of which renewable energy company for Rs 375 crore?

2. Which company has received final approval from the US health regulator to manufacture and market Perampanel tablets in various strengths?

3. Which nutraceutical contract manufacturer has appointed Sundeep Talwar as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO)?

4. Which life insurance brand has rolled out 'Har Kal Aasaan' tagline with new brand identity?

5. Which health and hygiene brand has launched the campaign ‘Life Hard Nahi, Aapka Paani Hard Hai’, featuring actress Parul Gulati, for its Water Softener range?

6. Which smartphone brand has launched the campaign ‘Jitna Bada Dil, Utni Badi Selfie’, featuring actors Bobby Deol and Divyenndu Sharma?

7. Which footwear brand has unveiled a new campaign under its global ‘Feel It All’ platform, featuring brand ambassador and cricketer KL Rahul?

8. Which camera maker has launched ‘The Creator’s Cut’, a campaign focused on video-first storytelling and creators across food, fitness and festive content?

9. Which lifestyle brand has launched the campaign ‘Always Holding Your Hand’, featuring actress and brand ambassador Kriti Sanon, for its bags?

10. Which company has raised its stake in Satiya Nutraceuticals, owner of plant-based nutrition and personal care brand Plix, to 84.09%?

11. Which former Union minister has turned entrepreneur and launched vegan pet food brand ‘Woofly’?

12. Which eyewear brand has announced actor Ranveer Singh as brand ambassador for India?

13. Which health food and nutrition brand has partnered with actress Sara Ali Khan as its brand ambassador?

14. Which brand has named actor and director Farhan Akhtar its first Indian Brand Ambassador for watches?

15. Which brand has unveiled the campaign ‘Skin Barrier Strong. Toh Skincare Routine On’ for its moisturiser range?

16. Which brand has released a new film featuring actress Pratibha Ranta to showcase its gourmand fragrance collection?

17. Which company has launched a three-film campaign for its Luxuriem range of premium four-door refrigerators, bringing back the brand's iconic jingle in a new format?

18. Which ride hailing platform has unveiled a new campaign to promote its First Ride Free offer for eligible new riders?

19. Which almond brand is launching a new festive campaign ‘Badam for EveryBuddy’ and giving consumers a reason to rethink their Diwali gift list?

20. Which jewellery brand unveiled ‘Her Again’, a collection that draws on India’s spice heritage as its central design language, featuring sitarist and composer Anoushka Shankar as campaign muse?

21. Which jewellery brand unveiled Padmika, a 22-karat gold festive collection inspired by Goddess Lakshmi, ahead of the festive season?

22. Which egg brand has appointed actor Boman Irani as its brand ambassador and launched the campaign 'Turn Your Day Sunny Side Up'?

23. Which brand has launched its Apex Power Bank Series with a new brand film built around the proposition ‘Power That You Can Bank On’?

24. Ravi Sam, MD of Adwaith Lakshmi Industries Pvt. Ltd and Adwaith Textiles Pvt. Ltd, Coimbatore, has been elected as Chairman of which industry body for 2026-27 to 2027-28?

25. Which mobility-focused engineering and R&D technology company has appointed Faiz Ahmad as its Chief Executive Officer with effect from November 1, 2026?

26. Which company has named actress Sreeleela as the Vibe Face of its smartphones?

27. Which company has appointed actress Rashmika Mandanna as brand ambassador for its Imaging Solutions business, covering Electronic Imaging, instax and Photo Imaging?

28. Which Pune-based real estate developer has unveiled ‘Zameen Se Rishta’, a new campaign for Land of Dreams, its 63-acre plotted development in Vadgaon Lonavala Growth Corridor?

29. Which brand has launched its festive campaign ‘A Doughnut For Every Moment #ThisOneStays'?

30. Which healthcare company has entered into an agreement to exclusively operate and manage Mission of Mercy Hospital and Research Centre on Park Street in Kolkata?

31. Which automotive retail software provider has appointed Sudhakar Ramakrishna as President and Chief Executive Officer?

32. Which audio products brand has entered the 5G smartphone category with the launch of One 5G?

33. Which zero-added-sugar beverage brand has appointed Palash Arneja as Founder and chief executive officer?

34. Which consumer electronics brand has launched its Power+ Led Tv, which comes with an in-built battery designed to keep the television running during power outages for up to three hours?

35. Which Pune-based real estate developer has appointed actor Ranbir Kapoor as its brand ambassador?

36. Which tyre company has partnered with Punjabi singer, actor and car enthusiast Parmish Verma for "Drive Thru," a track from his debut album Victory Lap featuring Wazir Patar?

37. Which crypto investing and trading platform has launched a campaign featuring actors Ronit Roy and Darsheel Safary to introduce a new feature, Market Protect?

38. Which paint brand has launched the campaign ‘A Stroke Unmatched’?

39. Which brand has launched ‘Designed for a Better You’, a campaign featuring two films for its Klip-N-Store Glass Containers and Vita Rich Slow Juicer?

40. Which global alternative investment major has acquired a 10.5 million sq ft logistics portfolio from ESR India for $450 million (Rs 4,300 crore)?

41. India is set to get its first public American university, with the University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) receiving a Letter of Intent (LoI) from the University Grants Commission (UGC) to establish a campus. Which city?

42. Which company has partnered with Norwegian renewable energy technology company Ocean Sun to introduce the latter's innovative membrane-based floating solar technology in India?

43. State-owned Power Finance Corporation’s arm, PFC Consulting, on October 6 transferred a project special purpose vehicle (SPV), Satara Power Transmission, to which company?

44. Which electronic manufacturing services major has entered into a joint venture agreement with Gemtek Technology Co to manufacture optical transceivers and other telecom products in India?

45. Which agri input company has launched Fujita, a systemic fungicide for the control of rice blast (Pyricularia oryzae), one of the major fungal diseases affecting paddy cultivation?

46. Which Korean company is entering India with the launch of its QSR brand Bibigo Bapsang?

47. Which battery brand has announced its entry into the mosquito protection category with the launch of India’s first portable liquid vaporizer?

48. Which company has acquired 100% of Purvi Gems & Jewellery (India) for Rs 9 crore in an all-cash transaction?

49. Which diesel and natural gas engines manufacturer has announced the appointment of Gbile Adewunmi as MD?

50. Actor Varun Dhawan has joined which biofortified staples brand as an investor and brand ambassador?

51. Which brand has collaborated with actor Akshay Kumar for its fashion luggage business?

52. Which brand has expanded its value-added portfolio with the launch of Chicken Jhol Momos in a frozen format?

53. Which hair oil brand has launched ‘Shanti Se Poocho’, an AI-led initiative that introduces ‘Shanti’, a digital companion designed to help women navigate everyday questions and decisions?

54. Which camphor brand has launched ‘Shubh Shuruat’, a digital film centred on the rituals and traditions associated with Navratri?

55. Which saree brand has launched the campaign “Aap se hi poora, har shringaar” for its  ‘Solah Shringaar’ collection?

56. Which brand has launched the campaign ‘Itna Drama Kyun?’, featuring actress Vidya Balan, for its towels and bedsheets?

57. Which brand has unveiled a new campaign for its Gentle Baby Wash, centred on the concerns surrounding a baby’s first bath?

58. Which pet nutrition brand has launched the campaign ‘Effortlessly Premium’ featuring actress and pet parent Kalki Koechlin?

59. Which brand has expanded its menstrual hygiene portfolio with ProComfort Period Panty?

60. Which PSU has launched the second season of its consumer awareness campaign, ‘Wah Kya Energy Hai’, with four short films and a campaign anthem, ‘Naye Bharat Ki Nayi Energy’?

61. Which fashion brand has launched ‘Styled by Ananya’, a festive campaign featuring brand ambassador and actress Ananya Panday?

62. Which brand has launched its winter Fleece campaign featuring actress Kriti Sanon, and cricketer Jasprit Bumrah?

63. Which colour cosmetics brand has collaborated with actress Rhea Chakraborty to launch Caught Blushin’, a new blush?

64. Which noodles brand has introduced 'The Togetherness Table', a social experiment aimed at addressing emotional distance in close relationships?

65. Which brand has relaunched its Volaris watch with dual-time functionality, featuring cricketer Abhishek Sharma in the campaign for the new model?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1176 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1175

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period September 28 - October 03. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which company has launched the all-new Aeris, a compact sedan positioned exclusively for personal car buyers, with introductory prices starting at Rs 5.29 lakh for the petrol variant?

2. Which company is setting up India’s first sintered NdFeB magnet plant in Hyderabad to build domestic capacity for a product India currently imports almost entirely?

3. Which diagnostic services provider said its wholly owned subsidiary has completed the acquisition of an 80% stake in Ghana-based Sunshine Healthcare Ltd.?

4. Which company has officially rebranded as GTGO, marking its transition from a single-category pizza company into a diversified Korean food and beverage platform?

5. Which celebrity has launched Flux Theory, a shower gel brand he has set up with Advay Jhunjhunwala and venture-building platform Think9?

6. Which industry body for media research has appointed Kaacon Sethi as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 8, 2026?

7. Which mid-tier IT services firm has appointed Akhil Kumar Gupta, former vice chairman of Bharti Enterprises, as chairperson of its board for a five-year term, effective September 29?

8. Which conservation-led luxury hospitality company has announced the acquisition of the Chiawa Camp and Old Mondoro from Chiawa Safaris, and its expansion into Africa?

9. Which company has entered a pact to acquire an additional 16% stake in its material subsidiary, Buildmex-Infra (BIPL) for Rs 60 crore?

10. Which company is paying Rs 645 crore for the balance 52.5% stake in Sproutlife Foods, which owns the Yoga Bar range of nutritional food, in an all-cash deal?

11. Which company’s software business division has announced its intent to acquire 100% stake in Croatia-based enterprise robotic process automation platform provider Robotiq(dot)ai for €9 million?

12. Which Kerala-based consumer electronics maker has appointed managing director Mithun K Chittilappilly as chairperson?

13. Which AI brand has partnered with former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar for a multi-year collaboration?

14. Which sports organisation has appointed Olympic medallist Aman Sehrawat as its first brand ambassador under a multi-year agreement?

15. Which fragrance brand has appointed actors Ayushmann Khurrana and Sobhita Dhulipala as its new brand ambassadors, and has launched the campaign ‘Make Every Moment Special’?

16. Which smartphone brand has launched a campaign featuring actors Rohit Saraf and Pratibha Ranta?

17. Which brand has launched the campaign ‘Sense Toh Banta Hai’, featuring actor Manoj Pahwa, for its refrigerator and washing machine categories?

18. Which brand, claiming to be India's first antacid with probiotic, has launched a campaign featuring playback singer Alka Yagnik?

19. Which mutual fund brand has launched the ‘#StayDiSIPlined’ campaign for SIPs?

20. Which business group’s company Mesabi Metallics has unveiled plans to build a $15bn steel complex in Iowa, USA?

21. US private equity firm KKR will make a majority investment in which bulk liquid and gas storage and logistics business in India?

22. Which cement-maker has partnered with Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions for a renewable energy project in Rajasthan and will buy a 26% stake in a special purpose vehicle?

23. A 115 sq m brochure mosaic at which pharma major’s headquarters in Mumbai to mark World Heart Day has won the Guinness World Records title for the ‘Largest Brochure Mosaic-Image’?

24. Which general insurance company has launched a new health protection proposition called VIBE, targeting young consumers?

25. Which company plans to launch its 100V-powered ‘Shockwave’ electric motorcycle in Q1 2027?

26. Which active nutrition brand has launched its latest campaign, ‘Fuel Forward’, highlighting its association with six Indian athletes competing at the Asian Games in Japan?

27. Which sports and athleisure footwear brand has announced actor Rajkummar Rao as its brand ambassador?

28. On the occasion of World Heart Day, which healthcare platform has launched a CPR song developed in collaboration with Interventional Cardiologist Dr Jivitesh Satija?

29. Nykaa Cosmetics has launched the campaign “Love At First Swipe”, featuring actors Rasha Thadani and Rohit Saraf, for which lipstick brand?

30. iPhone-maker Apple launched its payment services in India, starting with Visa and MasterCard credit cards issued by which bank?

31. The government has appointed Lavanya R Mundayur as Chairman cum Managing Director of which general insurance company, effective September 30, 2026?

32. Which Kochi-headquartered broking firm has appointed C J George as executive chairman and Jones George as managing director with effect from October 1?

33. Epigamia cofounder Rahul Jain, along with Snehil Gautam and Vikalp Bagdi, have launched a deep-tech venture focused on defence, aerospace, and space companies. What has it been named?

34. Which precision fermentation company has appointed Shakthi M Nagappan as chairman and managing director?

35. Which brand has roped in veteran singer and rapper Baba Sehgal for a Diwali campaign encouraging consumers to choose dry fruits grown by Indian farmers over imported alternatives?

36. Which food brand has launched ‘India’s Sweetest Language’, a festive campaign exploring how sweets are used to express emotions and mark occasions across Indian households?

37. Which detergent brand has unveiled a new campaign, ‘Vishwas Ki Pariksha’, featuring actress Madhuri Dixit as the brand ambassador?

38. Which innerwear brand has launched the campaign ‘Chaal Badal De’, featuring actor Vicky Kaushal?

39. Which dating app has released a new brand film alongside the launch of its "Made for Love" initiative in India, catering to singles seeking intentional relationships?

40. Which dairy major has announced the commissioning of its new 10 megawatt (MW) solar power plant at Arasanoor in Tamil Nadu, achieving 100% renewable energy?

41. Which global investment firm has launched Leo Energies, its fourth renewable energy platform in India?

42. Which global investment firm has bought a 110 MWp solar portfolio of TrueRE Oriana Power at an enterprise value of Rs 501 crore?

43. Which company has signed a binding offer to acquire 100% equity in Alfanar Energy (AEPL) and Netra Wind (NWPL) for an enterprise value (EV) of about 2,410 crore?

44. Which company has won a 585 million (Rs 6,142 crore) order to supply renewable ammonia to Germany after being selected as the sole winner of the Asian lot in the H2Global auction?

45. Which company has appointed cricketer Rohit Sharma as its first brand ambassador and launched a nationwide campaign for its rooftop solar business?

46. Which cement company will merge its listed subsidiary Shiva Cement with itself?

47. Which industry body has elected Nishesh Shah, Managing Partner of Kochi-based Universal Oleoresins, as Chairman for 2026-27?

48. Which bank has appointed Mahesh Muralidhar Pai as MD & CEO?

49. Which company has opened its first Signature Café in India at Max Mall, Sector 129, Noida, as it expands its consumer-facing presence beyond packaged frozen food?

50. US food commerce giant DoorDash has opened its first India office and talent hub. Which city?

51. Which Blackstone-backed company has agreed to acquire investment company SageOne Investment Managers?

52. Which German footwear brand has entered the personal care category in India with its Care Essentials range?

53. Which energy technology company has launched Unica Pure+, its new range of fully flat switches, through its latest  brand film, ‘Pure Design, Pure Delight.’?

54. Which UPI app has launched the campaign 'Split It, Get it.', featuring actor Tiger Shroff?

55. Which digital payments platform has unveiled its 10-year anniversary anthem film, featuring Shahu Supreme, holder of the Indian record for speaking 494 words per minute?

56. Which gold and lab-grown diamond brand has launched a campaign featuring actress Anushka Sharma?

57. Which hair oil brand has launched the campaign 'Meri shine mein kuch baa hai'?

58. Which Ayurvedic soap brand has launched a new campaign in Malayalam, featuring actress and brand ambassador Keerthy Suresh?

59. Which furniture brand has unveiled a new campaign for its steel kitchens, highlighting their combination of strength, durability, and contemporary design?

60. Anup Bagchi, former managing director and CEO of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, has been appointed the next MD and CEO of which bank?

61. Which IT company will take over US electronics retailer Best Buy’s global capability centre (GCC) in India under a multi-year agreement?

62. Which company’s subsidiary Acrotech Biopharma has launched Adquey (difamilast 1%) ointment, a non-steroidal topical treatment for mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis, in the U.S.?

63. Which fashion platform has launched a structured accelerator under its ‘Hidden Gems’ proposition, offering qualifying brands zero commission for 6 months and 8 forms of support?

64. Which beauty brand has appointed actress Sharvari as its first-ever brand ambassador?

65. Which paint brand has launched the campaign 'Togetherness is the True Colour of Pujo'?

66. Which makeup brand has launched the campaign ‘Be the Glow of the Party’ featuring actress Sahher Bambba?

67. Which mutual fund has launched its investor education and awareness campaign, ‘Tukka Nahi, Tareeka Chahiye’?

68. Which adult diaper brand has launched the TVC 'Bharose wali Dosti' for middle-aged women?

69. Which smartphone maker has launched the third edition of its Diwali campaign, ‘#MakeItSpecial’, featuring cricketer Smriti Mandhana?

70. Which bank has elevated Anup Saha, currently an executive director and whole-time director, as its next MD and CEO?

71. Which life insurance company has appointed Sidharatha Mishra as additional director, MD and CEO, for a five-year term, subject to regulatory and other requisite approvals?

72. Sanjay Kumar, Director (Marketing) at state-run GAIL India, will take over as the Managing Director and CEO of which company from May 13, 2027?

73. Which company has called off its proposed $125 million acquisition of US-based AluChem Companies after extended delays in closing the transaction?

74. Which fashion and lifestyle platform has announced actor Ahaan Panday as its new face, and launched its 2026 festive campaign, ‘Festival Is Festivalling’?

75. Which state has emerged as the state with the most attractive data centre policy package in India, backed by strong electricity and regulatory incentives, according to a report by S&P Global?

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Biz Quizzard 1174

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period September 21 - 26. Hope you enjoy it.


1. As part of its road map to make India a larger global export hub under the Fastlane 2030 strategy, which automotive major has acquired the remaining stake in its joint venture from partner CK Birla group?

2. Multinational coffee chain Starbucks last week signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to open its first India global capability centre (GCC). Which city?

3. Which smartphone company plans to spin off its sub-brand CMF and position it as a standalone India-based electronics consumer brand?

4. Which company last week unveiled a new 5G smartphone, Virat Curve 5G, in the medium price segment of around Rs 20,000?

5. Which decorative paints brand has launched its festive home makeover campaign featuring actor Kartik Aaryan?

6. Which bank has launched the ‘open’ ki aadat pad jaayegi’ campaign?

7. Which health insurance brand has launched the campaign 'We've Got You Covered'?

8. Which footwear company has launched its Autumn-Winter 2026 campaign, ‘Chalo Apni Chaal’?

9. Which automobile brand variant has launched the campaign ‘For the Restless’?

10. Which auto components major’s subsidiary will acquire a 50.1% equity stake in Rotary Connectors (RCPL) at an enterprise value of Rs 500.4 crore?

11. Which tractor and construction equipment maker has appointed former Panasonic India Chairman and Chief Executive Manish Sharma as the President of its Agri Business?

12. Which tractor brand has launched the campaign ‘Dum Bhi. Bharosa Bhi’?

13. Which real estate company has launched the campaign ‘Some just do well-being. We do it well.’, built around cyanotype, a 19th-century photographic printing process?

14. Which home appliance brand has launched the campaign “Kuch Mat Banaana”, featuring actress Soha Ali Khan, and spotlighting its new and widest-ever range of Air Fryers?

15. Which visual communication platform has launched its latest campaign, featuring celebrity judges Farah Khan, Raghu Ram, and Terence Lewis?

16. Which menswear brand has launched its Autumn Winter 2026 campaign, ‘Live the Pause’, featuring actor Abhay Deol?

17. Which insecticide brand has launched a television commercial (TVC) featuring actress Shefali Shah?

18. Which edible oil brand has launched the campaign ‘Swaad Swaad Mein Sehat’?

19. Which fashion brand has brought actress Aditi Rao Hydari on board as the face of its Autumn/Winter 2026 campaign?

20. India’s aviation ministry has placed which airline under operational and financial scrutiny?

21. Which company has acquired a 26% stake in Goodman Vetcare?

22. Aashish Agarwal, former Managing Director and India Head of Jefferies, has joined which wealth and asset management firm as Chief Executive Officer?

23. Which commercial vehicle manufacturer has introduced ‘Mr. Surak Shah,’ a dashboard bobblehead mascot designed for its Suraksha Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) campaign?

24. On the International Day of Sign Languages, which mutual fund has launched a dedicated digital platform built entirely in Indian Sign Language (ISL) under its ongoing  financial literacy initiative, Bharosa?

25. Which beverage brand has launched its new Ube Latte for Focus, bringing together the growing popularity of ube with a function-first formulation centred around L-theanine?

26. Which payment gateway has launched its festive campaign, ‘Mithai Joint Family’, featuring comedian Biswa Kalyan Rath?

27. Which snack brand has launched a three-film campaign, featuring former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, built around the thought ‘Sacchai Bhi, Acchai Bhi’?

28. Which hair care brand has released a Daughters’ Day film built around the thought, ‘Maa ki Majboori nahi, Beti Hoti hai Maa ki Mazbooti’?

29. Which brand has released a new film for its Serv Max multi-cook kettle, featuring actor and rapper Chaitnya Sharma, known as SlowCheeta, and Ladakhi folk musician and Morup Namgyal?

30. Which company is entering the commercial vehicles business through an integrated portfolio of electric buses and heavy-duty trucks under the brand AMPSTAR?

31. Which industry body has elected Gyanendra Shukla, MD and CEO of Rallis India, a TATA Enterprise, as Chairman?

32. Which brand has appointed actress Tamannaah Bhatia as the face of its lotion and cream portfolio?

33. Which travel aggregator has launched a new video campaign for TARA, its AI travel assistant?

34. Which beauty and personal care brand has launched its Diwali campaign, ‘Spark Your Inner Radiance’, for its Jasmine edit?

35. Which brand has brought actor Vedang Raina on board for its Autumn Winter 2026 denim campaign?

36. Which apparel brand has launched its ‘BareButter’ menswear range with 'Off The Clock' campaign?

37. Which business group has unveiled ‘Tere Sang Bharat’, an anthem celebrating Team India at Asian Games?

38. Which bank has launched a campaign to support Team India at the Asian Games 2026, as part of its association with the Indian Olympic Association as the team’s Official Retail Banking Partner?

39. Which ecommerce company has unveiled the ‘Are You Really Gen Z?’ campaign, addressing the skepticism of Gen Z towards brands appropriating their culture?

40. Which property consultant has acquired a 51% stake in DSP Design Associates for close to Rs 250 crore?

41. Which company has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Mondelez South Africa for the distribution of its chocolate, biscuits, candy and gum businesses in the Republic of Zimbabwe, effective October 1?

42. Which omnichannel beauty retail company and L’Oréal’s venture capital fund BOLD plan to jointly pick up minority stakes in Indian beauty and personal care startups?

43. Which Chennai-based company that offers software and engineering services for the mobility industry will acquire the automotive testing business of Germany-based MicroNova AG?

44. Which clean energy company has announced its entry into the specialty gases market by proposing to set up a plant at GIDC Saykha in Dahej, Gujarat?

45. Which automobile company last week said it has commissioned a 300 kW Green Hydrogen (GH₂) electrolyser plant, set up as a pilot, at its Manesar facility?

46. Which Indian fashion brand has entered the jewellery category with a portfolio of more than 100 styles, priced between Rs 399 and Rs 1,299?

47. Which frozen foods brand has announced the appointment of actress Madhuri Dixit as its brand ambassador for a two-year association?

48. Which dairy brand has launched its latest campaign, ‘Come Over to the Greener Side’, featuring actress and entrepreneur Athiya Shetty?

49. Which silver jewellery brand has signed playback singer Shreya Ghoshal as its brand ambassador and launched the campaign "Stories Written in Silver”?

50. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has roped in which non-banking financial company as the title sponsor for all international matches organised by the board till March 2028?

51. Which online travel-tech platform has launched its electric bus operations in Bhopal through its electric mobility arm, Easy Green Mobility (EMTev)?

52. Britannia Treat Croissant and which ice cream brand have collaborated to create a limited-period croissant ice cream sandwich, combining the two products in three flavour combinations?

53. Which sports retailer has launched its running focused sub-brand KIPRUN in the country?

54. Which sports brand has unveiled the new Official Indian National Football Team Jersey, accompanied by a campaign that positions the jersey as more than matchwear?

55. Which brand has launched ‘Bee Practical’, a campaign highlighting its range of lending products beyond personal loans?

56. Ahead of World Environmental Health Day, which business group has unveiled a new campaign, ‘#GoodStartsWithUs’, marking the start of its Sustainability Month?

57. Which electric mobility platform has launched a digital campaign, "Aapko Pata Hai?", to mark World Environmental Health Day?

58. Polka Pop, a homegrown clean-label sparkling water brand, has become part of which FMCG company’s beverages portfolio following its acquisition?

59. Mobility platform Rapido this week announced the launch of its food delivery app Ownly in which city, the brand's second city after Bengaluru?

60. Which telecom operator this week announced a free international roaming offer with select postpaid, prepaid, and enterprise plans?

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Biz Quizzard 1173

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period September 14 - 19. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Value-fashion retail chain Zudio has crossed which store count milestone?

2. Which company has announced the launch of its new premium whisky, ‘The Indian Edit’?

3. Which brand has roped in actress and entrepreneur Sushmita Sen as its brand ambassador for airfryers?

4. Which gifting brand has partnered with Elephant Parade, the global art brand and social enterprise from Thailand, to bring its distinctive collection of artistic elephant showpieces to India?

5. Which brand has appointed actor Vedang Raina as its India brand ambassador for watches?

6. Which jewellery brand has unveiled the campaign “One  Wedding. Many Stories.”?

7. Which gold entity has launched the film “First Diwali” as part of its ongoing campaign, 'The Moment is Gold'?

8. Which brand has launched its Autumn Winter 2026 sportswear campaign ‘Before the World Believed, You Believed’, featuring cricketer Dhruv Jurel?

9. Which beverage brand, in collaboration with Spotify, has unveiled its Hustle Anthem?

10. Maruti Suzuki India said cumulative exports of the Made-in-India Jimny 5-door, Fronx, and e Vitara to Japan have surpassed which milestone units mark?

11. Which Nagpur-headquartered company has acquired South Africa’s Omnia Holdings for $1.3 billion in one of the largest outbound mergers and acquisitions deals in the defence sector?

12. Which energy company’s retail arm has agreed to acquire independent UK forecourt operator SGN Retail in a deal estimated at about 400 million pounds ($540 million or Rs 5,166 crore)?

13. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) announced what % merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI transactions for person-to-merchant payments above Rs 2,000, starting October 15?

14. Which pharma company has launched a nationwide educational initiative aimed at strengthening India’s obesity care workforce through the development of a network of Certified Obesity Educators?

15. Which company said it is foraying into the biosimilar immuno-oncology therapy segment in India with the launch of Nivorz, a biosimilar of Bristol Myers Squibb’s Opdivo (nivolumab)?

16. Which investment platform has launched ‘Badhte Jao’, a national brand campaign centred on fixed deposits (FDs)?

17. Which cement brand has unveiled a new campaign ‘Mil Kar Banate Hai’, featuring actor Suniel Shetty?

18. Which consumer battery brand unveiled 'Silent Warriors', a new brand platform and film celebrating India's everyday heroes?

19. Which fashion brand has unveiled 'Utsav – A Celebration of Festivals’, its latest festive campaign?

20. Which motorcycle brand is celebrating its 25 years by launching a sequel to its iconic 2001 launch campaign featuring two nurses?

21. Global investment firm L Catterton has announced an investment of $30 million in which Bengaluru-based restaurant group?

22. Which logistics company has appointed RS Subramanian as managing director, effective November 30?

23. Which innerwear brand is celebrating 150 years with ‘Never Stopped. Never Will.’ campaign?

24. Which Ayurvedic wellness brand for kids has launched its first brand film 'Naye Zamaane Ki Parenting'?

25. Which saree brand has launched its Durga Pujo campaign, ‘From a Mother’s Hands to Yours’?

26. Which furniture brand has launched a campaign for its 'Upmods' sofa collection, highlighting product personalization?

27. Which logistics platform has launched the campaign 'Mazzak Mat Karo'?

28. Which  real estate developer has launched the campaign ‘Wish List’, featuring television personality and popular matchmaker Sima Taparia, widely known as ‘Sima Aunty’?

29. Which real estate company has unveiled the film ‘Curators of Fine Living’?

30. Which company has agreed to acquire Novotel Imagicaa hotel from Imagicaaworld Entertainment, formerly Adlabs Entertainment, for Rs 248 crore?

31. The Union Cabinet has approved raising the wage ceiling under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation to what amount per month from Rs 15,000?

32. Exporters will not be required to obtain Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) for shipments valued up to what amount?

33. Which technology and digital infrastructure firm has executed a non-binding term sheet with Mark AB Capital Private to acquire the entire equity share capital of Valiance Engineers?

34. Which agricultural commodities company has proposed to acquire controlling stakes in 2 food and beverage companies, Lotmor Brands and Walya’s Beverages?

35. Which restaurant company has entered the biryani segment with the launch of Birian in Rohini Sector 8, Delhi?

36. Which healthcare platform has elevated founder Shashank ND to MD and Executive Chairman, and appointed Jagnoor Singh as CEO, effective September 1, 2026?

37. Which actress, in partnership with Indian handloom label Dressfolk, has launched Freefall, a new saree brand?

38. Which company, part of the DC Kothari group, is entering the FMCG sector through the launch of its beverage portfolio called 'Chusip', based on tender coconut water?

39. Which dairy and daily essentials brand has launched a film, featuring actor Vijay Sethupathi, with the tagline 'Pazhaya Pazhakkam. Puthiya Thodakkam' (Old Habits. New Beginnings)?

40. US private equity firm Advent International has inked a definitive pact with which listed speciality hospital chain to invest Rs 3,150 crore for a 24.9% stake?

41. Japanese pharma giant Takeda and which company in India have paired up to promote and distribute Qdenga, a pioneering vaccine used to prevent dengue?

42. Sudhakar Desai, CEO of Emami Agrotech Ltd, has been re-elected as President of which industry body?

43. Shri Piyushbhai Desai passed away on September 15, 2026. He was the chairman of which group in the tea industry?

44. Which platform last week announced the launch of Italian fashion brand Sisley, part of the Benetton Group, in India?

45. Which Brown-Forman-owned tequila brand has re-entered India with two variants - Silver and Reposado?

46. Which luggage major has promoted Anushree Tainwala to Chief Business Officer & Executive Director, India & Middle East?

47. Which water pump brand has launched a digital film for Ganesh Chaturthi, that places its IntelliSense SmartPro at the heart of a contemporary festive Story?

48. Which sports brand has unveiled its “You Got This” campaign ahead of the Asian Games and Asian Para-Games 2026?

49. Which small finance bank has announced the launch of its new brand campaign ‘Nothing Small About Us’, featuring actor R Madhavan as its brand ambassador?

50. Which company is taking its mechanical watchmaking ambitions a step further with the launch of Vetra, its new in-house mechanical movement brand?

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Biz Quizzard 1172

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period September 07 - 12. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which B2B commerce platform has agreed to acquire LYNK Logistics, the retail distribution business owned by food delivery major Swiggy, in a deal valued at Rs 500 crore?

2. Which US outdoor lifestyle brand has entered India through a partnership with Outdoor Goats, launching its debut collection online?

3. Karan Rajendra Darda of Lokmat has been named the President of which industry body for 2026-27?

4. Which frozen foods company has elevated Aditya Krishna as Managing Director for India?

5. Which bank last week launched its credit card business in partnership with Mastercard, introducing four variants: Sparks, Ignite, Flare, and Lumina?

6. Which specialty chemicals maker has signed a definitive agreement with France’s DCX Chrome SAS to form a 50:50 joint venture that will build a greenfield high-purity chromium metal plant in Visakhapatnam?

7. Which paint company named Leo Puri as its chairman-designate, effective January 23, 2027, after appointing him to its board for a five-year term?

8. Which luggage brand has appointed actor Saif Ali Khan as its brand ambassador?

9. Which oral care brand has appointed England cricketer Jos Buttler as its brand ambassador in India?

10. Haier Appliances India has crossed which milestone revenue mark for the fiscal year ended December 2025?

11. Which company has acquired the Minipress and Minipres trademarks in India and certain related intellectual property rights from Pfizer Inc and Pfizer Products Inc for Rs 1,250 crore?

12. Which houseplants and urban gardening brand has launched the campaign 'For The Love Of Plant Parenting', featuring father-son actor duo Jackie and Tiger Shroff?

13. Which skincare brand has unveiled "Works from the source, doesn't stop at the surface', the second film in its campaign with actor Shah Rukh Khan?

14. Which skincare brand has released a film featuring SRK look-alike Ibrahim Qadri, in what appears to be a cheeky take on Foxtale's recently launched campaign starring the actor?

15. Cricketer MS Dhoni has joined which AI-powered English-speaking platform as its brand ambassador, following his recent investment in the company?

16. Which corporate trust has launched ‘Vajood Rahe Maujood’, a campaign on dementia awareness?

17. Which omnichannel watch retailer has unveiled a new brand campaign, ‘Watching Out For You’, featuring actor and brand ambassador Ayushmann Khurrana?

18. Which watch brand has released a new brand film featuring actor Vicky Kaushal, built around the theme ‘Unfazed by Time’?

19. Which watch brand has unveiled its new brand campaign, ‘The Search’, featuring brand ambassadors and actors Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif?

20. Which company has acquired drugmaker USV’s pet-wellness brand Furlicks for an undisclosed sum?

21. Which personal care and hygiene brand has entered the women’s wellness and nutraceuticals segment with the launch of ‘Within’, a brand focused on health and nutrition needs?

22. Which flexible workspace provider has launched its first brand campaign featuring actor and fitness advocate Milind Soman?

23. Which digital lending platform has launched its latest brand campaign, ‘Life Doesn’t Wait’, featuring actors Somesh Sharma and Mallika Nayak?

24. Which digital payments platform has released its first public brand campaign, ‘Invisible’, as it marks 14 years of operations across India, the UAE, Tanzania, and Zambia?

25. Which airline has launched the campaign '20 Years of Connecting the Dots'?

26. Which dental products and solutions company has launched a campaign, featuring actress Madhuri Dixit, for Illusion Zirconia Dental Crowns?

27. Which biscuit brand has launched the campaign 'Enna Poo' in Tamil Nadu?

28. Which hair oil brand has launched a Bihar-first campaign ‘Kaala Teeka’?

29. Which brand has unveiled a new campaign, featuring actress Vedika Pinto, for its Instant Whitening toothpaste?

30. Apple last week entered the foldable smartphone market. What has it been branded as?

31. Which skincare brand has entered the baby-care segment with the launch of its new range, ‘FromMaa’?

32. Which corporate sports entity has elevated Ankit Baldi as Chief Executive Officer?

33. Which enterprise software startup has appointed cofounder Vara Kumar as its chief executive officer, effective immediately?

34. Which company has entered the premium chocolate bar segment in India with Classic Hazelnut and 70% Cocoa Hazelnut variants?

35. Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, which jewellery brand has launched a new collection inspired by the Chandrakor, a crescent moon bindi associated with Maharashtrian cultural identity?

36. Which company has unveiled a new campaign, featuring actor Tigmanshu Dhulia as Ramadhir Singh, now 'Bauji', cautioning crypto traders against unverified online recommendations?

37. Which logistics company has launched a brand film anchored by the message “We move the world to change what’s possible”, featuring its global ambassador Sachin Tendulkar?

38. Which used cars platform has launched a Vikram-Betaal campaign featuring its CEO Vikram Chopra as King Vikram?

39. Which brand has unveiled a new campaign, ‘Modern Bikes Ki True Power’, for its True 4Ah battery range?

40. Bengaluru-based KIS Group and which dairy company will form a joint venture to set up 10 BioCNG plants with an investment of Rs 1,000 crore?

41. Which dairy company has expanded its nutrition portfolio into snacking with the launch of Avvatar Popped Chips under its New Age Business?

42. Which brand has launched BREEZER Bold in India, expanding its BREEZER portfolio with an 8% ABV ready-to-drink (RTD) range?

43. Which automobile company has appointed para-archer Sheetal Devi as its brand ambassador?

44. Which retail real estate investment trust (REIT) will buy out an upcoming mall, Galaxy Complex, and a 164-key Hyatt Regency Hotel, in Guwahati for 1,600 crore?

45. O P Bhatt has resigned as the non-executive Chairman of which IT services company with immediate effect?

46. Which company, a De Beers sightholder, has entered the retail diamond jewellery market with the launch of Eyora Jewels?

47. Which company has emerged the highest bidder and received the letter of award (LoA) for the development and operation of two dry bulk berths at Paradip port in Odisha?

48. Which well-known air cooler major will expand into the room air conditioner segment in the domestic market?

49. Which insuretech platform has launched a new brand anthem, '#BharatDekhoBadhRahaHai', featuring former cricketer Sourav Ganguly alongside founder and CEO Ankit Agrawal?

50. Fintech major and India's largest Unified Payments Interface (UPI) app PhonePe is foraying into international markets. Which country?

51. Which nutrition drink brand has roped in cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as brand ambassador?

52. Which nutrition drink brand has entered the protein powder category with a protein powder containing 24 gm of fermented yeast protein and 4 gm of prebiotic fibre per serving?

53. Which power tools and construction solutions company has released REWIND, a brand film for National Engineers' Day?

54. Which cosmetics brand has launched Beauty Talks, a content-led podcast featuring actor Ravi Kishan and its cofounder Priyank Shah?

55. Which home and lifestyle brand has launched its festive campaign “Designs So Good, It Makes You Look.”?

56. Which audio streaming platform has launched the campaign ‘Roz ke kaam fun banao’?

57. Which health insurance brand has launched ‘Sense Banta Hai’, its first  brand campaign?

58. Which edible oil brand launched the ‘Dil Se Ladies First’ campaign for World Heart Day?

59. Which brand has unveiled a new campaign, featuring actor Gajraj Rao, for ‘Switch4’, its four-blade cartridge designed to fit popular three blade razor handles?

60. Which electric bike maker’s upcoming Tesseract electric scooter is scheduled to enter the market in the first quarter of calendar year 2027?

61. Which Chennai-based EV maker has opened a Centre of Excellence for electric mobility at Rajalakshmi Engineering College?

62. Which industry body has appointed Novartis India MD Amitabh Dube as its president for a two-year term?

63. Actress Triptii Dimri has joined which eye beauty brand (colour contact lenses) as an investor and co-creator, featuring in the digital campaign film, ‘Made You Look’?

64. Which actor has entered the skincare category with 'Unhype', a functional skincare brand he has co-founded and co-built for consumers in India?

65. Which innerwear brand has launched its ‘#SayNoToGiliChaddi’ campaign?

66. Which bath fittings and sanitaryware brand has announced actress Wamiqa Gabbi as brand ambassador, and unveiled the film ‘Value Meets Elegance’?

67. Which automobile MNC last week announced actor Ranveer Singh as its brand ambassador for India?

68. Which group has unveiled a new brand campaign marking its 25-year journey and bringing its financial services businesses under a unified identity?

69. Which insurance aggregator has launched a prepaid gift card that can be used exclusively for purchasing or renewing insurance policies?

70. Which company has opened its first SMART Cinema property in Bihar in Muzaffarpur, marking the start of its expansion into India’s Tier III and other growth markets?

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Biz Quizzard 1171

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period August 31 - September 05. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which company has signed an agreement to acquire a 74.12% stake in listed jewellery retailer Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri (TBZ) for up to Rs 1,033.71 crore from its promoters?

2. Sashidhar Jagdishan has decided not to seek a third term as MD & CEO of which bank, and will retire on Oct 26?

3. Which electric scooter company has launched the S1Z, its first scooter range to use the company's locally developed Bharat Cell LFP (lithium ferro phosphate) battery technology?

4. Which electric two-wheeler manufacturer last week announced the launch of its newest scooter, Konarc?

5. Which company has secured an order for supply of generator transformers for the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited's (NPCIL) Kaiga Units 5 & 6 nuclear power project in Karnataka?

6. After entering truck and two-wheeler tyres in April, which company will launch passenger-car tyres in November?

7. Which company, through its wholly owned subsidiary Lannett Company LLC, last week entered into the US inhalation market with the generic version of GSKs Advair Diskus?

8. Which company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with US-based Raytheon and Lockheed Martin, developers of the Javelin, to manufacture the anti-tank missile in India?

9. Muthoot Finance, the country’s largest gold loan company, has decided to merge which wholly owned subsidiary with itself?

10. Which company will acquire Bengaluru-based listed software services firm Happiest Minds Technologies in a significant consolidation move in India’s IT industry?

11. Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), in partnership with Leisure Hotels Group, last week announced the opening of the 80-key resort in Uttarakhand. What has it been branded as?

12. Which biscuit maker has appointed George Kovoor as chief executive officer with effect from September 1, 2026?

13. Which homegrown smartphone maker has entered the UK market with the launch of its AGNI 4N smartphone, priced at £499 for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant?

14. Which pizza brand has launched the consumer campaign ‘Teriyaki to Tokyo’ for its newest collection of Teriyaki Pizza?

15. Which organic food brand has unveiled a new campaign, ‘Eat! ‘Without Worry’?

16. Which study abroad platform helping students pursue international education opportunities has launched the campaign ‘You Are in Good Hands’?

17. Which fashion brand has launched the campaign ‘Many Ways, One Original’, featuring actress and brand ambassador Alia Bhatt, in India?

18. Which company has launched ‘Stay Young at Heart’ (Dil Ka Khayal Rakhen, Dil Se Young Rahen), a nationwide disease awareness effort aimed at improving understanding of heart valve disease?

19. Which brand has launched a six-episode comedy-led content series with content studio 145 East, using everyday situations and male insecurities to introduce its Sculpt shapewear range for men?

20. Which company has entered India's ice cream market with the launch of Bombay Creamery?

21. Which telecom operator has refreshed its brand identity and roped in actor Shah Rukh Khan for its upcoming campaign?

22. Which design and technology services firm has signed an initial pact with startup Sarla Aviation to collaborate on the development of the Bengaluru-based firm’s air taxi platform Shunya?

23. Which video streaming platform from India has launched in the UK, Canada, and Singapore, expanding its streaming service internationally?

24. Which travel fintech has agreed to acquire Capital India Finance’s RemitX foreign exchange business for Rs 11.4 crore?

25. Sanjeev Nautiyal has stepped down as the MD and CEO of which small finance bank on health grounds?

26. Which company and US-based Perma-Pipe International Holdings have signed a MoU with the developers of Jordan’s National Water Carrier Project and the Jordanian government?

27. Which brand has launched Healthy Belly, a complete and balanced food for adult dogs, with a new campaign featuring cricketer KL Rahul and his dog?

28. Which Pune-based real estate brand has appointed actor Ranveer Singh as its brand ambassador?

29. Which motorcycle oil brand has unveiled its new positioning platform ‘Kuch Behad Kar’,  featuring brand ambassador and cricketer MS Dhoni?

30. Which two insurance distributors have merged their businesses, creating a platform with an annual premium book of over Rs 6,600 crore?

31. Zostel, the backpacker hostel chain, has launched a new social premium hospitality vertical under its parent company, Zo World. What has it been branded as?

32. Mohit Jain, chief operating officer, publishing, and board member of Bennett, Coleman & Co (BCCL), has been unanimously elected chairman of which industry body for 2026-27?

33. Which IT services firm has appointed senior EXL executive Vivek Jetley as its CEO designate?

34. Which Hyderabad-based registrar and transfer agent (RTA) has unveiled ARYA, an AI platform for end-to-end mutual fund transactions?

35. Which startup has successfully produced plasma inside its experimental reactor, Pragya, marking a major milestone that transitions India’s private fusion sector from theory to experimental prototyping?

36. Which electrical and automation company has launched the campaign ‘Partner Hai Na’?

37. Which AI voice-to-text platform has launched ‘Bologe Toh Tum Dikhoge’, its first brand film in India?

38. Which skincare brand has unveiled its new Light Gel Moisturization range through a campaign featuring actress Mrunal Thakur?

39. Which platform for traffic fine discovery, payment, and resolution has launched the campaign ‘Aaram Se’, featuring actor Pratik Gandhi?

40. Canada’s La Caisse (formerly CDPQ) has bought a 24% stake in which tower firm for about Rs 12,100 crore ($1.3 billion)?

41. Which company is investing Rs 22 crore for a 30% stake in Black Tiger Distilleries, betting on India’s nascent tequila market?

42. Which rating agency has upgraded India’s sovereign rating to A- from BBB+, a feat achieved after more than three decades?

43. Which integrated diagnostic healthcare provider has entered into a joint venture partnership with Neuberg Diagnostics to expand pathology and wellness services across north India?

44. Bengaluru-based electric vehicle manufacturer Simple Energy last week launched a new range of electric scooters aimed at family buyers. What has it been branded as?

45. Which travel gear brand has launched Alpine Club, a new sub-brand targeting India’s mass-premium travel gear segment?

46. Which sportswear brand has launched ‘Meditation in Motion’, a campaign featuring 40 Buddhist monks ahead of the Ladakh Marathon, scheduled from September 10 to 13?

47. Which watch brand has appointed actress Tamannaah Bhatia as its new brand ambassador in India?

48. Which industry body last week appointed Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director and CEO, Ashok Leyland, as its new President for 2026-27?

49. Which company’s premium concierge platform ‘Crew’ last week announced its entry into the travel space?

50. Which business group last week announced its entry into the wires and cables business under the brand Ultravolt?

51. German optics and technology major ZEISS last week launched its first innovation hub outside Germany, in India. Which location?

52. Which company has entered into a business transfer agreement to acquire the active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and intermediates business of Raghava Life Sciences?

53. Which food brand, focused on the Indo-Chinese segment, has roped in celebrity culinary expert and restaurateur Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi as both an investor and brand ambassador?

54. Which firm’s wholly-owned subsidiary has entered into a partnership with Qilu Pharmaceutical for the licensing and supply of a biosimilar to the cancer drug Keytruda in the USA?

55. Moksh Chopra, general manager, KFC India & Partner Countries, is moving to which QSR chain as market lead, Indian subcontinent, effective September 7, 2026?

56. Kenya’s President William Ruto last week said he had ordered which Indian company to stop its operations as its presence had failed to benefit the country?

57. Which design software maker has named Anil Chakravarthy as its new CEO, effective December 1?

58. Which design software maker has acquired Rilo, an Indian AI workflow automation startup?

59. Which brand has unveiled a new TVC, featuring actress Rasika Dugal, for its Pasta Masala?

60. Which company has announced it will publish Congress leader Sonia Gandhi’s memoir, ‘Belonging: A Journey of Love’, in India on November 10?

61. Which real estate developer has appointed Gaurav Jain as its new MD and CEO with effect from October 1?

62. Which group, whose promoters built Schott Kaisha before exiting the venture in 2021, has launched Kaisha Pharma, marking its return to pharmaceutical glass-packaging?

63. Which Italian luxury lifestyle brand is set to enter Chennai’s premium residential market through Republic of Nature (RON), a luxury residential development being built by GTB Developers?

64. Which electronics retailer has appointed former cricketer Rahul Dravid as its brand ambassador?

65. Zollner Elektronik AG (Zollner), one of the largest European electronics manufacturing services (EMS) companies, has announced the formation of a joint venture (JV) with which company?

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Biz Quizzard 1170

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period August 24 - 29. Hope you enjoy it.


1. India will launch its first tokenised corporate bonds next month, as it tests the use of blockchain technology to enable instant settlement of bond transactions. Which PSU?

2. German semiconductor major Infineon Technologies last week said it will acquire which Bengaluru-based power-management semiconductor startup?

3. Which Bengaluru-based health and fitness app has merged with US nutrition care company Berry Street in an all-stock deal?

4. Which ice cream brand has teamed up with Mirzapur to launch Bullet Ice Cream, ahead of the release of Mirzapur: The Movie?

5. Which watch brand has launched its latest campaign, ‘Your Way Is Beautiful’, featuring brand ambassador and actress Alia Bhatt?

6. Which snack brand has launched its first brand film, ‘Taste Ka Naya Language’?

7. Which cement brand has launched ‘Tera Ghar Mera Ghar’, a 53-episode vertical micro-drama created in partnership with JUJU Films?

8. Which Kolkata-based biscuit and bakery brand has launched a three-film campaign featuring actor Amitabh Bachchan?

9. Which furniture fittings brand has launched the campaign ‘Open a World of Possibilities’, centred on its range of Linear Drawer Systems?

10. Which IT services provider has acquired German automaker Porsche AG’s consulti­ng and technology subsidiary, MHP, for $373.4 million in an all-cash transaction?

11. Japan’s Meiji Seika Pharma has tied up with which company to launch the Japanese Encephalitis vaccine in India?

12. Which spirits company last week announced its first overseas local production arrangement, entering Malaysia through a co-bottling partnership?

13. Which company last week launched Jai Kisaan Navratna Cropfit, a scientifically formulated customised fertiliser for sugarcane cultivation in Karnataka?

14. Which microbrewery chain has announced that composer Anirudh Ravichander has joined the company as an investor?

15. Which company has unveiled new films, featuring former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, under its ‘Maximising What Matters the Most’ campaign, with the first film focused on its Dishwashers?

16. Which health insurance brand has launched the campaign "For people who don't compromise," anchored by the Hindi line "Unke liye jo compromise nahi karte."?

17. Which brand has launched its festive season campaign around the idea of ‘ghar jaisi mithai’, with Kaju Katli as its focus for Raksha Bandhan?

18. Which children's technology company has unveiled its ‘#MyFirstFriend’ Rakhi campaign?

19. Which brand has appointed actor Harshvardhan Rane as the face of 'Ti22 by Aham', its men’s jewellery collection combining titanium, gold, and diamonds?

20. Which hospitality company last week said Oriental Hotels Ltd will be merged with IHCL through an all-stock transaction?

21. Which company last week launched its new-generation heavy commercial vehicle BLAZO i-TRK, equipped with an AI-enabled automatic drive mode and a 320 HP engine?

22. Which company last week launched two high-expansion non-GMO popcorn maize hybrid seeds - ‘Krisna459’ and ‘Godari234’ – at its factory in Musunuru, Andhra Pradesh?

23. Which skincare brand has partnered with jewellery brand Palmonas for a Raksha Bandhan collaboration through a festive gifting proposition titled ‘A Bond That Glows Forever’?

24. Which sauces, mayonnaise, dressings, and condiments brand has expanded its portfolio with the launch of ‘Heritage’, marking its entry into the chutney category?

25. Which brand has launched CoolRest, its first collection beyond shapewear, through a campaign featuring actress Sonam Bajwa?

26. Which brand has unveiled a new ad film campaign for its 9KT Diamond Jewellery offering, focusing on affordability?

27. Which saree brand has launched its Teacher’s Day film 'Drapes of Gratitude'?

28. Which electric wire brand has launched the campaign “Ab Roshni ke saath, Suraksha bhi” (Threads of Love, Bonds of Protection) for Raksha Bandhan?

29. Which fashion quick-commerce brand has launched its 'Bhai Code' Raksha Bandhan campaign?

30. Which beverage bottling and distribution company is set to enter the alcohol business and has named former Diageo executive Prathmesh Mishra as CEO and MD of the proposed subsidiary?

31. Which company incorporated a joint venture company in Tunisia for the production and distribution of beverages including carbonated soft drinks, juices, water, and dairy?

32. Which company last week announced the launch of iNDiC, the country's first indigenous diving equipment brand?

33. Which company has entered India's pet-food market with Snuggles, its own pet-nutrition brand?

34. Which conglomerate has launched the documentary 'Parvah hai toh parivar hai', featuring its founding family, on YouTube?

35. Which mutual fund has launched ‘Tukka Nahi, Tareeka Chahiye’, an investor awareness campaign centred on how people make investment decisions?

36. Which brand has partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP) to launch a limited-edition makeup collection inspired by the Harry Potter franchise?

37. Which company has partnered with celebrity Mira Kapoor for a digital campaign covering four of its clean label brands - Frooney, LifeJoy, KidZola, and AlphaKid?

38. Which apparel brand has launched its Onam Collection 2026 with a campaign featuring comedian and performer Kenny Sebastian?

39. Which brand has launched a digital campaign featuring actor Rajkummar Rao to raise awareness about hair loss during Hair Loss Awareness Month?

40. The International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) has issued its first compliance certificate for a 15-metre multi-axle sleeper bus for India. Which company?

41. Which electric scooter brand has introduced the MillionR special edition to celebrate the one million cumulative sales milestone?

42. Which company has launched ‘My Family Complete’, a health insurance plan that expands the definition of family to include pet dogs and cats?

43. Which company has formed a strategic joint venture with South Korea-based HL Klemove to manufacture and sell autonomous driving solutions in India?

44. Which lightweight jewellery brand has appointed actress Wamiqa Gabbi as its first national brand ambassador?

45. Which company has called off its proposed acquisition of a 58 per cent stake in nutraceuticals firm Fluence Pharma, a little over two months after announcing the transaction?

46. Which packaged atta brand’s Onam campaign reimagines the traditional plump Maveli as a fit king, promoting balanced meals and regular exercise?

47. Which beauty brand has unveiled Parampara, a new film built around the brand thought “Because she knows best”?

48. Which financial services company has launched its Raksha Bandhan campaign ‘CountOnTheBond’?

49. Which new intimatewear brand for men has announced the nationwide launch of its debut collection and campaign, fronted by actress Urvashi Rautela?

50. Which company last week inaugurated its new unit in the Malanpur Industrial Area of Bhind district of Madhya Pradesh, and said the facility has now become the largest soap factory in Asia?

51. Which firm’s construction and mining machinery business has partnered with French company FAYAT Road Equipment to market BOMAGs specialised road construction equipment in India?

52. Entrepreneur and television personality Rannvijay Singha has joined which hydration and wellness brand as a shareholder?

53. Which wellness-wearables startup has acquired London-based biotech firm Longevous for an undisclosed amount?

54. India Yamaha Motor (IYM) last week announced the launch of its debut in the 200-cc segment. What has the bike been branded as?

55. Which international food innovation company has entered the Indian market with its range of nut powders?

56. Which precious metals refiner has appointed actor Sidharth Malhotra as its brand ambassador, and unveiled the campaign 'Purest And More'?

57. Which NBFC has appointed former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar as its brand ambassador for three years, and unveiled the campaign ‘Loans Without Any Hiccups’?

58. Which quick commerce platform has launched its ‘Rigged Rakhi’ campaign?

59. Which lifestyle technology brand has unveiled the campaign 'This Rakhi, Gift Protection That Goes Beyond The Wrist' for its Dash Cam?

60. Which hospitality brand has announced its entry into the luxury branded villa segment with a project in Lonavala undertaken in partnership with Amavi, a hospitality-backed real estate brand?

61. Which snack maker, through its subsidiary, last week announced a strategic partnership with Thayekunni Khaleel, a globally recognised bakery industry expert?

62. Which Mumbai-headquartered group has entered the consumer retail segment with the launch of 31 Labels, a digital-first fashion marketplace focused on Indian womenswear?

63. Sandhya Devanathan, vice president India and Southeast Asia, Meta, is joining which MNC to lead its operations in Southeast Asia and Australia after a decade in Meta?

64. Which two-wheeler company has named its international business head Peyman Kargar as its next chief executive officer, effective January 27, 2027?

65. Which automobile company has introduced a new, unified consumer identity, and a brand promise, “Nothing’s Too Far" after crossing seven million cars on Indian roads?

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Biz Quizzard 1169

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period August 17 - 22. Hope you enjoy it.


1. The Mahindra Group last week unveiled its global pik up. What will it be branded as in India?

2. Which brand has appointed actor Yash as the brand ambassador for its men's grooming portfolio and launched the campaign 'Trimmers Ka Baap'?

3. Which renewable energy company has appointed badminton player PV Sindhu as brand ambassador?

4. Which value retailer has appointed actor Kartik Aaryan as brand ambassador, as it marks its 25th year?

5. Which packaged cakes brand has appointed actor Shahid Kapoor as its brand ambassador and launched a campaign for its Donut Cake product?

6. Which baby care brand has launched a digital video commercial (DVC) for its Pure Beginnings Ghee Gift Pack, as it enters the newborn gifting segment?

7. Which home fabrics brand has launched the campaign ‘Your Bedroom. Your Story.’, featuring actors and brand ambassadors Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday?

8. Which gifting and social expression brand has unveiled its Raksha Bandhan campaign, ‘#ThreadsThatBind’?

9. Which fine jewellery brand has launched the campaign “Make Your Sister Cry” for Raksha Bandhan?

10. Which business group’s satellite communications arm, Nelco, has invested $20 million in US-based Elveo Mobile?

11. Shabnam Sinha will be the chairperson of which payments bank, effective October 1?

12. Which footwear brand has introduced Niles, its first official mascot, as it looks to build a new chapter of character-driven storytelling ahead of its 25th anniversary in 2027?

13. Which pizza chain has launched its Triple Spice range, featuring three layers of spice across sauce, toppings, and a Bhoot Jolokia chilli crust?

14. Which oral care brand has launched ‘Desh Ke Lal’, a new brand campaign that takes a contemporary look at the young Indians shaping the country today?

15. Which skincare brand has unveiled a campaign, featuring Parul Gulati, Reem Shaikh, and Niki Mehra, for the launch of its Luminous Even Glow range?

16. Which health insurer has launched an out of home campaign that uses the reverse side of billboards to communicate its  brand promise, “We’ve Got Your Back.”?

17. Which denim brand has launched its autumn/winter 2026 campaign, ‘Genes of India’, featuring actor and brand ambassador Meezaan Jafri?

18. Which bank has launched the campaign ‘Onam Orumayude Olam’?

19. Which furniture brand has launched ‘Drop Dead. Gorgeous’, a campaign that explores the ways women unwind and reconnect with themselves at home?

20. Which company has acquired a 60% stake in skincare brand Dermatouch at an enterprise value of Rs 387.5 crore, marking its entry into India's premium skincare segment?

21. Which lifestyle brand has launched ‘Off the Turf’, a collaboration with the Indian Women’s Hockey Team?

22. Which business group has extended its ‘Rukna Nahi Hai’ campaign with a new film supporting the Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026?

23. Which biscuit brand has extended its ‘Sada Salty Raho’ campaign with a new music video featuring internet personality Orry, rapper Chaar Diwari, and artist The Siege?

24. Which quick commerce brand has launched its Raksha Bandhan campaign, ‘Dhaai Kilo Ki Rakhi’, featuring actress Esha Deol?

25. Which fashion brand has launched its AW’26 AD Denim collection with a campaign 'Real Comfort. Real Denim. For the Real You.' featuring actor Raghav Juyal?

26. Which AI brand has launched a campaign, featuring actress Tisca Chopra, focusing on safer, age-appropriate AI use while highlighting learning features for teens?

27. Which logistics company has launched its Raksha Bandhan campaign ‘Bridge the Distance’?

28. Which gifting platform has launched ‘The Rakhi Promise’ campaign?

29. Which premium bakery brand has launched 'Goodness, Baked with Obsession', its first brand campaign since entering the market in 2025?

30. Which company has signed an agreement with Kindorama Healthcare to acquire Kinder Women’s Hospital in Bengaluru’s Whitefield region in a Rs 130 crore cash deal?

31. Which toy manufacturer has acquired the license to manufacture and distribute Paw Patrol merchandise and collectible toys in India?

32. Which wealth-tech platform has launched the campaign 'Get a second opinion first.'?

33. Which peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform has unveiled its latest  brand film, ‘The Seed’?

34. Which kids tech brand is introducing the idea of the "Modern Protection Thread" for Raksha Bandhan?

35. Which Fresh Ayurveda personal care brand has launched the campaign “Asli Ubtan for Asli Glow” for its Brightening & DeTan Ubtan Tikta Face Wash?

36. Which ecommerce company has launched the 'Hire a Rakhi Reminder' campaign?

37. Which telecom brand has launched a new 5G campaign in Kerala featuring cricketer Sanju Samson, ahead of Onam?

38. Which company has launched a new TVC, featuring actor Sonu Sood, for its Solar Lithium Battery?

39. Which smartphone brand has launched the campaign 'Your Everyday, Now Smarter with AI'?

40. Which consumer products company has appointed Manish Anandani as managing director and chief executive officer for India, effective September 28, 2026?

41. Colgate-Palmolive India has entered into a partnership with which company to drive the direct-to-consumer (D2C) and ecommerce business of its Palmolive personal care brand?

42. Which homecare brand has launched a campaign ‘#WarOnWhatsHidden’, naming HUL's Surf Excel Matic Liquid (Top Load) and Vim Dishwash Gel (Lemon)?

43. South Korean beauty company Amorepacific has launched which K-beauty brand in India exclusively through Nykaa, continuing their decade-long partnership?

44. German chemical industry major HELM AG and which New Delhi-based agrochemical company last week announced a multi-faceted strategic collaboration?

45. Which non-banking financial company (NBFC) has acquired Salter Technologies, which operates the digital lending platform Volt Money?

46. Which children’s footwear line has launched ‘The Kids’ Constitution’, placing children’s perspective on freedom at the centre of its latest campaign?

47. Which homegrown smartphone brand has roped in actor Ayushmann Khurrana as brand ambassador?

48. Which consumer electrical company has unveiled “Cephyr” (pronounced SAF-FYR), the brand’s new emblem and primary visual expression, as part of its refreshed identity?

49. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) last week barred which two general / health insurers from opening new places of business for six months?

50. India will allow duty-free imports of what quantity of raw sugar till October 31, as per a commerce ministry notice last week?

51. The Delhi High Court has asked the registrar of trademarks to remove Indore-based Razenta Pharmaceuticals’ Daplogin trademark in favour of which company?

52. Which Sri Lankan tea giant is set to foray in the Indian luxury market by launching Thambapanni, a luxury collection of Indian teas?

53. Which Gurugram-based AI-native fleet and logistics technology company has announced the acquisition of Pando(dot)ai, a Chennai-based Transportation Management System provider?

54. Which brand has launched Airvue pan-India, marking its entry into the indoor air-quality monitoring and purification market?

55. Which food delivery platform has launched PackSwitch, an interactive platform designed to help restaurants identify sustainable packaging options for different dishes?

56. Which logistics company has launched “Vallam Express”, a waterway-based last-mile delivery service that extends doorstep parcel deliveries to Kerala's water-bound communities?

57. Which watch company has launched its B2B festive campaign, “The Joy That Lasts”?

58. Which bank has launched the campaign ‘Far Away But Never Apart’ for its NRI Banking Services?

59. Which used car platform launched the campaign ‘Moving Portraits of India’?

60. Which pipes and building materials maker has secured its largest-ever single order worth approximately $1.8 billion for the supply of pipes from its manufacturing facility in the USA?

61. Which brand has launched Aam Panna Vodka, adding a raw mango-inspired variant to its Flavours of India vodka portfolio?

62. Which technology company has appointed actor Akshay Kumar as its brand ambassador in India?

63. Insurance regulator IRDAI has directed which two life insurers not to open new places of business for six months?

64. Which watch brand has launched its latest campaign, ‘Your Way Is Beautiful’, featuring brand ambassador and actress Alia Bhatt?

65. IIM Bangalore and which corporate trust last week signed a MoU formalising a philanthropic contribution by the latter towards the development of IIMB's School of Undergraduate Studies?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1169 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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