Biz Quizzard 1148

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Biz Quizzard 1147

 

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Biz Quizzard 1146

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period March 09 - 14. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Ride-hailing firm Uber has entered into intercity bus ticketing on its app in partnership with which ticket booking platform?

2. Which Hyderabad-based company has entered Karnataka with the opening of two super-speciality hospitals in Bengaluru in Mahadevapura and Electronic City?

3. Which packaged goods company launched the ‘#TheNoRepeatCampaign’ for Women’s Day?

4. Which real estate company has launched the film ‘Your Dream Home Begins with the Right Place’, featuring cricketer MS Dhoni, in Tamil?

5. Which kitchenware brand has launched the ‘Everyday Cast Iron’ campaign?

6. To mark International Women’s Day, which mutual fund launched its latest investor education campaign “Invest Like A Woman”?

7. Which footwear brand launched the campaign 'You Go Girl', featuring actress Zeenat Aman, for Women’s Day?

8. Which general insurance brand marked Women’s Day with the ‘#ForwardTogether’ campaign?

9. Which QSR chain has launched a campaign featuring actress Sara Arjun for its Buddy Meal?

10. Which company last week announced the acquisition of direct-to-consumer beauty and wellness brand Pahadi Local along with its business from Pahadi Goodness?

11. Himanshu Ratnoo has resigned as India CEO of which company’s used-cars sales business?

12. Which watch brand has launched the campaign ‘Busy Woman’?

13. Which basmati rice brand launched the campaign ‘#NotYourBiryani’ on International Women’s Day?

14. Which furniture brand has unveiled its new campaign, with the positioning ‘Designed to be desired’?

15. Which fashion brand has launched the digital campaign ‘Cultural Blue Movement’ featuring celebrities Sara Tendulkar, singer Jonita Gandhi, and creator Kritika Khurana?

16. Which general insurance brand has released the latest edition of its ‘Drive Like A Lady’ campaign around Women’s Day?

17. Which diagnostics chain has released a television commercial featuring brand ambassador and actor Anil Kapoor?

18. Which aluminium composite panel (ACP) manufacturer has released the latest film in its ongoing ‘Test-Nahi-Toh-Trust Nahi’ campaign?

19. Which global energy technology leader has launched the second phase of the Green Yodha initiative with the ‘One Unit Mission’?

20. Pieter Elbers has stepped down as the CEO of which airline with immediate effect?

21. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has granted Certificates of Registration to a reinsurer and a general insurer. Name both the companies?

22. Which financial services company unveiled its new campaign, ‘Do Se Teen’, ahead of International Women’s Day?

23. Which MNC has partnered with Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma as part of its efforts to promote natural diamonds in India?

24. Which UAE-based fashion and retail group has expanded its portfolio in India with the addition of Nike Littles and Jordan?

25. Which apparel brand has launched its Spring Summer 2026 campaign ‘The Art of Choosing Well’, featuring actor Arjun Rampal?

26. Which clean skincare brand, founded by Prabal Bhatia, has entered the Indian market with a portfolio of vegan and cruelty-free skincare products?

27. Which logistics company recently launched “We Got This,” a brand film that challenges long-standing perceptions of logistics as a male-dominated industry?

28. Which dermatological skincare brand has launched the “Choose what’s clinically proven. Not what’s viral.” campaign featuring actress Sonakshi Sinha and dermatologist Dr. Shivangi Rana?

29. Which watch retailer has appointed actor Ayushmann Khurrana as its brand ambassador and opened a flagship store in Connaught Place?

30. Which Bengaluru-headquartered fertility services chain has acquired a majority stake in CRAFT Hospitals, one of Kerala’s leading fertility centres?

31. Which electronics contract manufacturer has got approval from the Ministry of Electronics and IT (Meity) under the Press Note 3 to form a joint venture with Chinese firm HKC Overseas?

32. Which manufacturing startup has acquired Micron EMS Tech Pvt Ltd as it looks to evolve from a manufacturing aggregation platform into a full-stack electronics manufacturing partner?

33. Which company announced the launch of its drug eluting stent, XIENCE Skypoint, in the country?

34. Which music company has announced that its chief executive, Hari Nair will step down effective 30 April 2026?

35. Which metal company, through its CSR (corporate social responsibility) initiative, has launched Vedamrit Jibika Farmer Producer Company in eastern India?

36. Cricketers Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma have invested in which solar company?

37. Which company has announced the launch of Felix Gravy Lover and Pro Plan Cat in India, strengthening its presence in the rapidly growing cat food segment?

38. Which company has expanded its ‘Healthy & Tasty’ portfolio with the introduction of ‘Healthy & Tasty, FOR CHEF’ range for the HoReCa and B2B foodservice segment?

39. Which celebrity couple have introduced three international franchise brands, easyGym, 5àsec, and Blenz Coffee, to the Indian market?

40. The USA government last week announced the opening of the first new oil refinery in the United States in 50 years, backed by an investment from which Indian company?

41. Which beer brand has acquired Agnetta International, a premium wines and spirits company, for Rs 3.5 crore?

42. The board of which general insurance company has approved the elevation of Parthanil Ghosh as managing director and chief executive officer with effect from April 16. 2026?

43. Which hospitality major has appointed Vikas Chawla president for India and Southwest Asia region, effective from April 1?

44. Which online trading and investing app has launched the ad ‘American Paglus’?

45. Which healthcare company has launched a campaign focusing on senior citizens, featuring cricketer MS Dhoni?

46. Which lender has unveiled the digital film “Pragati Ki Misaal,” highlighting how access to the right credit at the right time can help small businesses unlock growth to scale their ambitions?

47. As part of this year’s International Women’s Day theme ‘#GiveToGain’, which cancer care network launched its nationwide awareness campaign ‘#MirrorsDontLie’?

48. Marking its strategic entry into the Indian On-Highway tyre market, which brand has unveiled its new brand campaign, ‘Elevate Your Drive’, featuring actor Ranveer Singh?

49. Which plumbing and water management solutions provider has released the film ‘An Ode to Plumbers: The People That Keep Life Flowing’?

50. Which company has entered into partnership with CMR Green Technologies, a non-ferrous metal recycling firm, for setting up of a manufacturing facility at zinc park in Rajasthan?

51. Which celebrity has launched ‘Maejoy’, a lifestyle accessories brand co-created in collaboration with Exceed Entertainment and Myntra Jabong India Private Limited (MJIPL)?

52. Rohan Pewekar has stepped down as managing director, Indian Subcontinent, of which QSR chain?

53. Which cooling solutions company has launched a new consumer appliances brand, AGREYAS, and has named actor Emraan Hashmi as brand ambassador?

54. Which beverage brand has introduced Nutri+, a nutrition-fortified powder drink concentrate, as part of its summer campaign for 2026, featuring actress Rakul Preet Singh?

55. Which beauty brand has unveiled a new campaign ‘I Earned It’, featuring actress Aneet Padda, to promote its latest product line, the 9to5 Hya Beach Edit?

56. Which mattress brand marked World Sleep Day with the release of a digital campaign film ‘Better Moments Begin Here’, and a mattress donation initiative in Hyderabad?

57. Which fashion brand has brought its 2026 global campaign, ‘Behind Every Original,’ to India, featuring global brand ambassador and actress Alia Bhatt?

58. Which home appliance brand has launched a new air cooler video campaign featuring actor couple Rajkummar Rao and Patralekha Paul?

59. Which wearable brand and jewellery brand GIVA have come together to celebrate women’s individuality with ‘Wear Your Charm’ campaign for the smartwatch Chrome Ivory?

60. Which design software maker said longtime CEO Shantanu Narayen will leave his ⁠role once a successor is appointed?

61. Which company has expanded its electric vehicle portfolio with the launch of electric scooter TVS Orbiter V1 equipped with a 1.8 kWh battery?

62. Which company has acquired automotive utility app Vehicle Info as part of its strategy to build what it describes as India's first full-stack vehicle ownership platform?

63. Paints and coatings maker AkzoNobel India has received approval from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) to change its name. What is the new name?

64. Which beverage brand has partnered with actors Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda as part of a new campaign in India?

65. Which cricket equipment brand has appointed cricketer Arshdeep Singh as brand ambassador for its cricket ball category?

66. Which new men’s grooming brand has entered India’s fast-growing male personal care market with partnerships with Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru?

67. Which home salon and wellness platform has unveiled a new digital campaign film featuring actor Rajpal Yadav and influencer Tanya Mittal?

68. Which brand has launched the digital campaign ‘Pixel Deficiency’ to draw attention to its monitor portfolio in India?

69. Which watch company last week announced a partnership with German watchmaker Alexander Shorokhoff to bring its watches to India?

70. Netflix has launched a new visual effects and virtual production facility under Eyeline Studios in India. Which location?

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Biz Quizzard 1145

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period March 02 - 07. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which company recently launched a new IA91 grade aluminium alloy ingot, a high-performance solution for advanced casting applications in various industries?

2. Which company has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Netherlands-based VievePharm, a specialist in natural animal nutrition, for an undisclosed amount?

3. Deepak Gupta, a seasoned energy sector executive, has assumed charge as chairman and managing director of which PSU?

4. Which real estate developer has roped in actor Kartik Aaryan as brand ambassador for its Nagpur Marina project?

5. Which singer / rapper and VRB Consumer Products have launched Zyro India, a zero sugar and zero calorie beverage brand, along with its first digital campaign titled ‘Nothing Unnecessary’?

6. Which hair colour brand has unveiled 'Glow From Within', a campaign film celebrating the Illumina Color City Collection: Mumbai Edition?

7. Which company has announced the next phase of its obesity awareness initiative, featuring Boman Irani and Kayoze Irani; Ratna Pathak and Supriya Pathak; and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar?

8. Which celebration wear brand has onboarded celebrity couple and actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda as brand ambassadors for its latest campaign, ‘Made for Each Other’?

9. On the occasion of World Protein Day, which sports nutrition brand unveiled Project Protein Thali 2026, the next phase of its consumer awareness campaign?

10. London-based Global Systems for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) last week conferred the ‘Lifetime Achievement’ award on which Indian business personality?

11. Which company is acquiring a minority stake in direct-to-consumer skincare company RAS Beauty for Rs 60 crore?

12. Aloke Singh will step down as the managing director of which low-cost airline in March?

13. Which company has introduced the all-new V-Class, it’s luxury van at an introductory price of Rs 1.4 crore ex-showroom all India?

14. Which skincare brand has appointed former tennis player Sania Mirza as brand ambassador for its suncare category?

15. Which general insurance company has announced actor Pankaj Tripathi as its brand ambassador and unveiled an integrated brand campaign ‘Chuniye Bharosa, Apno Sa’?

16. Which water pump brand unveiled the digital film ‘Bina Ruke, Jyaada Chale’ for Holi?

17. Which ice cream brand has launched its 2026 summer campaign with a television commercial ‘Goodness Every Day’?

18. Which paint company has introduced a campaign to promote its exterior protection products, Hero Weather Guard 12, and Zero Damp Advance?

19. Which hair oil brand has launched the campaign “Na na wali nahi, Nariyal wali Holi.”?

20. Which company’s Japan-based joint venture with Mitsubishi Agricultural Machinery has decided to exit the agricultural machinery business by the first half of fiscal year 2027?

21. Which company has signed a share subscription cum shareholders’ agreement to acquire a minority stake in Hyderabad-based Huwel Lifesciences?

22. Which company, along with its partner Breckenridge Pharmaceutical Inc, has launched Pomalidomide Capsules, a generic version of Celgene’s Pomalyst in the U.S. market?

23. Which company’s wholly-owned subsidiary Eugia Pharma Specialities last week launched Pomalidomide Capsules in the United States?

24. Which streetwear brand has launched a campaign featuring Namita Thapar, executive director at Emcure Pharmaceuticals and an investor on Shark Tank India?

25. Which footwear brand has launched HotShots, a lifestyle sneaker crafted for a generation that refuses to stand still, through a campaign featuring actors Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday?

26. Which fashion brand has unveiled its latest campaign, ‘Dear Summer: A Curation of Memories’, alongside a new collection influenced by iconic music decades and childhood nostalgia?

27. Which brand has launched its Spring 2026 womenswear campaign, featuring actress Palak Tiwari?

28. Which electric two-wheeler solutions provider launched its Holi campaign ‘Apni Ride, Apna Rang’?

29. Which food delivery platform has announced its official launch in Bengaluru through the ‘‘Food Promise’ campaign?

30. The cumulative gross revenue of telecom service providers crossed which milestone mark in the December 2025 quarter, according to a Trai report?

31. Which company last week rolled out Powertrac Shaurya, a tractor developed for the paddy-growing regions?

32. Theatre and film personality Vijay Crishna passed away last week. He was the former executive director of which company?

33. Which Kerala-based real estate company has announced the appointment of actor Nivin Pauly as its brand ambassador?

34. Which social media company has launched a film in Tamil, featuring actor Vijay Sethupathi?

35. Parle Products has launched the campaign ‘Taste Itna Great, Mooh Se Na Hoga Wait!’ for a confectionery product that combines two flavours in a single candy. What has it been branded as?

36. Which innerwear brand has launched the digital campaign ‘Shaq Tank’, featuring comedian, actress and writer Mallika Dua?

37. Which lighting brand has roped in former cricketer Dinesh Karthik for the new phase of ‘Every Space Bright & Right’ campaign?

38. Which company has launched the campaign ‘Welcome to the Celebrity Life’, featuring celebrity Gauri Khan, for its residential project Whispers of Sky in Chennai?

39. Which real estate company has launched a teaser campaign for its child-focused residential development in Yelahanka, Bengaluru?

40. Which online travel platform has agreed to buy a majority stake in Gujarat-based tour operator Flamingo Transworld?

41. Which business personality has announced the launch of a new venture, Offbeat Studios, days after stepping away from an operational role at the consumer electronics brand he co-founded?

42. Australia-based QBE Insurance group is set to acquire the remaining 51% stake in which joint venture from its Indian partner Prism Johnson for Rs 324 crore, subject to regulatory approvals?

43. Which manufacturer of gearboxes and other components for wind turbines has installed what it claims as India’s highest capacity wind gearbox test rig near Chennai?

44. IBM has launched its first Infrastructure Innovation Center in India, the Sangam Infrastructure Innovation Center. Which city?

45. Which general insurance company has launched the ‘Happy Women’s Pay’ campaign around the theme of equal pay?

46. Which QSR chain has unveiled the campaign ‘Turn Up The Heat: Hot & Spicy Schezwan Fries Are Here!’ for a new fries range across its outlets, marking its entry into the French fries category?

47. Which paint brand has unveiled the film ‘Dil Aise Eid Manaye’?

48. Which pregnancy detection brand has launched the digital film ‘#SheCanCarryBoth’ ahead of International Women’s Day to spotlight postpartum depression?

49. Which bank has raised Rs 10,000 crore through Series I long-term green infrastructure bonds, becoming the first bank in India to issue domestic green bonds?

50. Which MNC will acquire the remaining 51% stake in Forest Essentials, taking full control of the Indian Ayurvedic skincare brand?

51. Which iconic gripe water brand has launched a Tummy Roll-On to build a broader tummy care platform?

52. V R Muthu, chairman of VVV & Sons Edible Oils, passed away in Chennai at the age of 72. He was instrumental in popularizing which oil brand?

53. Which life insurance brand has announced the launch of HER Insurance, a customer-centric category built using research and insights into women’s real needs?

54. Which fashion brand released the digital film ‘Ek Aasmaan’, which explores the perception of professional excellence through everyday vocabulary?

55. Which financial services company launched ‘#HerVerse’, a campaign that utilises spoken word poetry to document the workplace experiences of its female employees?

56. Which small finance bank unveiled “Bharat ki Naari”, an AI music video celebrating the grit, grace, and ambition of India’s working women?

57. Jayant Dua will take over as managing director of which cement company with effect from January 1, 2027, for a period of four years?

58. Which digital payments platform has launched a campaign built around the line 'Meri Team Hai Na' for its mutual funds offering?

59. Which company has signed a memorandum of understanding with Finnish food multinational Fazer Group to explore the possibility of introducing the latter’s premium brand of chocolates in India?

60. Which state will roll out a new alcohol-in-beverage (AIB)-based excise duty system from April, becoming the first state in the country to link liquor taxation directly to alcohol content?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1145 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1144

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


1. Austrian lifting solutions major Palfinger has entered into a strategic partnership with which company to strengthen its India presence, and set up a manufacturing facility in Pune?

2. Which proposed life insurance joint venture has announced the appointment of Suresh Agarwal as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer designate?

3. Which retailer has launched its Spring 2026 campaign, ‘The Song of Spring’, highlighting a new Chikankari collection across menswear, womenswear, and kidswear?

4. Which brand has introduced the Bathroom Ultra Cleaner and roped in director Rohit Shetty as brand ambassador?

5. Which energy drink brand has unveiled the latest phase of its sonic branding, "Sound of Six", with the campaign featuring former cricketers Yuvraj Singh and Ravi Shastri?

6. Which on-demand housekeeping service has launched the campaign 'Emotional Attyachar'?

7. Which fashion platform is celebrating its 19th anniversary with a campaign featuring celebrities Chunky Pandey, Nora Fatehi, Farhan Akhtar, and Anu Malik?

8. Which skincare brand has released the campaign ‘Har Din Ke Liye, Har Skin Ke Liye’ for its Shadow SPF 50+ sunscreen?

9. Which brand has launched a film featuring actor Gulshan Grover for its 100% Natural Lip Balm?

10. Which business group into pharma and energy has formally entered the healthcare services space with the launch of its diagnostics venture?

11. Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) and which company have announced a ‘long-term strategic partnership’ to expand Radisson Collection and Radisson RED hotels across India?

12. Which digital lending platform has unveiled the campaign ‘Apka Superdost’ featuring actress Kashish Rizwan?

13. Which financial services company has introduced ‘Shri Aarambh Loans’, a commercial vehicle-focused proposition supported by a new integrated campaign?

14. Which digital payments platform has launched the campaign ‘Cashback Ho Toh Aisa’?

15. Which pet food brand has launched a campaign for its dry food with POCKETS™ that caters to cats' natural inclination for sensory food?

16. Which sweets and snacks brand has launched the ‘Holi Ke Rang, Gujiya Aur Thandai Ke Sang’ campaign?

17. Which engineered quartz surfaces brand has launched its latest ad campaign “The Drop Test”, featuring actors Aamir Bashir and Samvedna Suwalka?

18. Which brand has released a digital film 'No More ‘Expert’ Neighbour Advice', featuring actor Deven Bhojani, for its air conditioners?

19. Which air conditioners brand introduces its Summer 2026 portfolio with a campaign featuring mother-son and actors duo Ranbir and Neetu Kapoor?

20. Which Bengaluru-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) company is acquiring US payments firm Mastercard’s loyalty programme management business SessionM for $20 million?

21. Which company, founded by Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal and its former COO Surobhi Das, has acquired Sharang Shakti, an early-stage defence robotics startup based in Gurugram?

22. Which Ahmedabad-based company last week said it has entered the race to commercialise semaglutide in India through a strategic partnership with Natco Pharma?

23. Which renewable energy company has appointed Ajay Kapur as its group chief executive officer?

24. Which fashion brand’s founder Prabhkiran Singh has stepped down as its CEO?

25. Chalet Hotels will launch its first Ritz Carlton hotel in India. Which city?

26. Which Gujarat-based industrial park developer has launched the campaign ‘Business Ka Badshah’, featuring actor Pratik Gandhi?

27. Which bank has launched the campaign “MotherTonguelish”?

28. Which steel brand has unveiled the film ‘Band Baaja Bitiya’, featuring actor Gajraj Rao?

29. Which consumer products brand has launched a campaign featuring actress Zeenat Aman to spotlight senior gut health?

30. Which digital payments processor is set to acquire the India business of French payments giant Worldline for an estimated value of $70 million?

31. Which edtech company has acquired a 90% stake in internship and job-search platform Internshala in a stock deal?

32. Which business personality has been awarded the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Award 2025?

33. Which company’s Gujarat in-plant railway siding has been registered as the World’s First Modal Shift Transportation Project to generate carbon credits?

34. Which sports nutrition brand has announced its collaboration with actor, performer, and fitness enthusiast Nataša Stanković?

35. Which German home furnishing brand has entered India’s premium sleep market with the launch of sub-brand ‘Sleep’ and the opening of two exclusive experience stores in Bengaluru?

36. Which company has introduced a new fine jewellery collection titled ZOUL, positioned as a contemporary daily-wear line?

37. Which textile and apparel brand has unveiled its latest film ‘Homecoming’, revisiting modern fatherhood?

38. Which ‘only-sarees’ brand has unveiled its latest campaign, ‘Weddings of India’?

39. Which skincare brand has onboarded actress Sonali Bendre as the face of its latest campaign ‘Eternal Glow’?

40. Which company will deploy 40 green hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks at Tuticorin's VO Chidambaranar Port under an initial pact with the VOCPA?

41. Which pharma MNC has named Brecht Vanneste as managing director of India unit, effective March 1?

42. Which company has appointed actress Bhagyashree as brand ambassador for its newly launched Kiozy+ air purifier collection?

43. Which advertising and marketing body has unveiled a refreshed brand identity, positioning itself as 'The Beacon' for the industry?

44. Which brand has announced actress Karishma Tanna as the face of its NovAge+ advanced skincare range and Supreme Tribute Ezzénza fragrance?

45. Which consumer finance company has unveiled a brand anthem film ‘Chal Pado, Aage Badho’ featuring its employees?

46. Which consumer finance company has unveiled its new brand campaign ‘#KahoEMIKoHaan’ for Holi?

47. Which biscuit brand has launched the Cheeze Dipped Crunchy Layered Sandwich through the ‘Crunchy Bhi Melty Bhi’ campaign featuring cricketers Rishabh Pant and Jemimah Rodrigues?

48. Which audio solutions brand has unveiled a new digital campaign ‘Fighting For The Right Voices’, featuring New Zealand cricketers Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips?

49. Which brand has unveiled a new television campaign announcing the launch of Eterno, an industry-first water storage tank with a 50-year warranty?

50. Which company said it has received final approval from the US health regulator for its abbreviated new drug application Lamotrigine orally disintegrating tablets in multiple strengths?

51. Which sports hydration brand has launched the campaign “Fuel Your Power”, featuring cricketer Shubman Gill and Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra?

52. Coca-Cola has launched which new beverage positioned in the energy and soda segment in India, supported by an anime-inspired film?

53. Which company has appointed actor Ranbir Kapoor as brand ambassador for its Saloni (Mustard Oil and Soya Chunks) and Stayfit (Refined Oil) brands?

54. Which tractor maker has launched its new Rotavator series in Telangana, which will be available under the heavy-duty rotavator category, Mahavator & Mahavator HD?

55. The government last week released the economy numbers for the December quarter under a revised GDP series. The base year has moved from which FY to which FY under the new series?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1144 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli