Biz Quizzard 1157

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Biz Quizzard 1156

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Biz Quizzard 1155

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Biz Quizzard 1154

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1154 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1153

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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