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?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1170 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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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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Biz Quizzard 1168

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period August 10 - 15. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which renewable energy platform will acquire 1.4 gigawatt-peak (GWp) operational solar assets from ReNew at an enterprise value of 4,859 crore?

2. Which pharma company has launched Antibiotic Academy, an open scientific learning platform aimed at strengthening clinical dialogue and management of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in India?

3. Which spacetech startup has acquired spacecraft engineering company StarOps to strengthen its in-house satellite development capabilities?

4. Telecom regulator Trai has begun the phased implementation of which new series numbering system for service and transactional calls from utility, courier and logistics companies?

5. Which group last week announced the creation of a dedicated sector combining its Real Estate and Hospitality businesses, and named Amit Kumar Sinha as chief executive to lead it?

6. Which Mumbai-headquartered hospital is set to expand its international footprint with a super-speciality OPD (outpatient department) facility in Kazakhstan from early September 2026?

7. Which menswear brand has partnered with travel platform Escape Plan to enter the travel accessories category with a new luggage and travel line?

8. Which home décor platform has appointed actors Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra as its new brand ambassadors as it launches its new brand philosophy, ‘Fashion for Your Home’?

9. Which apparel brand has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Zenims, a denim range positioned around comfort, and has launched the campaign "Comfort is Sexy”?

10. Which microbrewery chain has acquired and merged with its US namesake to create a hospitality group with revenue of about Rs 450 crore?

11. Which entity has acquired jewellery brands Asmi and Sangini, marking its entry into the branded jewellery segment as part of its strategy to build a portfolio of established Indian brands?

12. Which international real estate brand is making its debut in South India with a 2.2-million-sq-ft luxury residential project being jointly developed by Tribeca Developers and Ira Realty?

13. Which company has launched the campaign ‘Clean Energy Humse Hai’ for the 18th season of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC)?

14. Which food brand has launched ‘Khaane Ke Saath No Mazaak’, a campaign focused on how everyday staples such as jaggery, ghee and wheat flour are made and processed?

15. Which kitchen essentials brand has launched the campaign 'Wrap karo. Unwrap karo.', featuring actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, for its Golden Embossed and 2-in-1 foil products?

16. Which bus booking platform has launched ‘Freedom Bottle’, an Independence Day campaign highlighting the challenges women face with hydration during long-distance bus journeys?

17. Which consumer electrical company has unveiled its Independence Day campaign, “Chalta Hai, Ab Nahi Chalega”?

18. Which food storage solutions brand has unveiled the campaign 'Freshness for Your Family'?

19. Which home appliances company has launched ‘4 Ghante Mein Itna Kuch’, a new D2C service proposition?

20. Which FMCG company has elevated Aasif Malbari as managing director and chief executive officer effective August 12?

21. FSSAI has banned the use of plastic and plastic-laminated packaging for which category under the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Amendment Regulations, 2026, notified on August 7?

22. Which electronics and manufacturing services company last week said it is in the process of incorporating a new subsidiary, Adivistar Electronics India?

23. Which personal care company has appointed Vikas Gupta as Chief Executive Officer – India, effective September 23, 2026?

24. Which jewellery brand has appointed actress Krithi Shetty as its brand ambassador for the southern markets of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka?

25. Which consumer finance company has announced the launch of its new Independence Day  brand campaign, ‘#KhudParNirbhar’?

26. Which stationery brand has launched a campaign for its Gelix Waterproof Gel Pen?

27. Which financial services company has launched a three-film campaign for its gold loan offering, featuring brand ambassador Jasprit Bumrah?

28. Which pregnancy detection brand has launched the campaign 'One Smile. Many Languages. One Good News.' for Independence Day?

29. Which real estate conglomerate marked its fourth consecutive year of Independence Day storytelling with the launch of ‘Ekta Ki Dhun’?

30. Which company has signed an agreement with Bhutan's Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) to jointly develop the 920 MW Punatsangchhu-III Hydroelectric Project in Bhutan?

31. Which company is set to launch Fabletics, a global activewear apparel brand, in India?

32. Following approval from the Central Zoo Authority (CZA), which location is set to become home to Asia’s first desert-themed drive-through night safari and zoological park?

33. Which facility management company has acquired 100% equity stake in Citelum India Private Ltd from Citelum S.A.S., France, a subsidiary of the French government-owned EDF Group?

34. Which brand has launched VYBE, a new menswear sub-brand targeted at younger consumers, alongside a music-led campaign featuring independent artists Tricksingh and THE IMBACHI?

35. Avik Chatterjee has taken over as the CEO of which restaurant company?

36. Which electric commercial vehicle brand has initiated international expansion with the rollout of its Super Auto platform across Nepal, Tanzania, and West Africa?

37. Which engineering conglomerate has secured an order to build India’s largest single-cluster artificial intelligence infrastructure facility?

38. Which company announced actor Abhay Deol as a Friend of the Brand for its watch portfolio for the coming 18 months?

39. Which brand has appointed Shah Rukh Khan as its brand ambassador for its serum, moisturiser, sunscreen, and face mask categories?

40. N Chandrasekaran last week announced his decision “not to offer himself for reappointment as chairman of which holding company when the current term ends on February 20, 2027?

41. Which eyewear maker launched ‘‘Drishti Ki Daud’ - Run for Vision’ initiative on its app for Independence Day?

42. Which cookware and appliances brand launched ‘Onam Combotsavam’ campaign, featuring Malayalam actress, lyricist and YouTuber Pearle Maaney as the brand’s ‘Combo Rani’?

43. Which brand has launched Hot Chips Style Asian Fiery Chilli, a new variant inspired by the chilli-forward flavour preferences of consumers across South India?

44. Which paint company has launched the print campaign '5000+ Colours of Freedom' for Independence Day?

45. Which PVC water pipes maker launched the campaign 'India Flows Free'?

46. Which audio social app has launched 'Dil Se Bol', a campaign about the fear of being judged for how you speak?

47. Which logistics company launched its Independence Day campaign ‘Corners of Courage’?

48. Which financial services company launched the campaign ‘Soch Ki Clarity’ for Independence Day?

49. Which business group’s Appliances Business has launched a multi-city OOH campaign celebrating India’s diverse handlooms?

50. IRCTC has awarded train branding advertising rights for the Lucknow-Delhi-Lucknow Tejas Express to which brand for six months, making it the first train in India to be named after a brand?

51. Which company has celebrated late advertising legend Piyush Pandey in its annual report?

52. Which company will sell its wholly owned football subsidiary, Jamshedpur FC, to Goa-based Churchill Brothers Football Club for a token consideration of Rs 100?

53. Which air conditioner maker is forming an equal joint venture with Atomberg to manufacture room AC compressors and parts?

54. On India’s 80th Independence Day, which corporate music academy marked 150 years of Vande Mataram with the music video ‘Desh Ek Raag 3’?

55. Which conglomerate last week announced a foray into the defence sector through a proposed partnership with British engine maker Rolls-Royce?

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Biz Quizzard 1167

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period August 03 - 08. Hope you enjoy it.


1. The monthly registrations of electric two-wheelers crossed which milestone mark for the first time in July?

2. Which stationery brand has launched its latest brand campaign, "Every Year Counts"?

3. Which apparel brand has unveiled a new campaign, featuring actor Abhay Deol?

4. Which home décor and lifestyle brand has launched its Raksha Bandhan campaign, 'Gifts So Good, You'd Hate Gifting Them'?

5. Which company has launched the campaign 'Ghar Ka New Favourite' for its SmartClean robotic vacuum cleaner, featuring actress Shraddha Kapoor?

6. Which fashion retailer has launched its Onam campaign, featuring actress Preity Mukundhan, dancer and creator Sarangi Shyam, and DJ Attakkari?

7. Which jewellery retailer has launched its ‘Festival of Diamonds’ campaign featuring actress Ananya Panday?

8. Which jewellery retailer has launched the campaign ‘Celebrating You for 30 Years’?

9. Which brand has launched the campaign 'Build Naturally' for its Shilajit Gold Resin featuring brand ambassador and actor Tiger Shroff?

10. After nearly a century, which company is planning to permanently shut its 362-MW coal-fired AMGEN power plant in Ahmedabad’s Sabarmati area by December 2030?

11. TVS Motor Company has expanded which motorcycle brand edition with a new Doctor Doom-inspired variant?

12. Which British brewer has re-entered the Indian market after an absence of more than six decades, launching its premium beer portfolio in Delhi?

13. Which home appliances brand has announced the onboarding of actor and director Saurabh Shukla as the official  brand ambassador?

14. Which financial services company has launched ‘Kal Jaante Hain, Kal Banaate Hain’, its first brand campaign under its transformed brand identity?

15. Which confectionery brand has launched a limited-edition Tiramisu toffee?

16. Which actor and creator has entered the fragrance category with Sarkar, a perfume brand co-founded with IPLIX Media executives Neel Gogia, Rohit Raj, and Jag Chima?

17. Which health insurer has launched the campaign 'Setback Se Comeback Tak', featuring Saina Nehwal and Mirabai Chanu, around the recently concluded Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games?

18. Which tyre brand has launched its international adventure touring range - Trailhound STR - in India?

19. Which beauty brand has launched the campaign "10 & Trending"?

20. Which company’s offshore hydrocarbon business has secured a more than 15,000 crore order from Adnoc Offshore for a major project in West Asia?

21. Which company has received final approval from the US health regulator for its generic version of indocyanine green for injection, an optical imaging agent indicated for fluorescence imaging?

22. Which mutual fund has appointed Madhu Nair as the chief executive officer?

23. Which protein brand has expanded its snacking portfolio with the launch of Power Puffs, marking its entry into the puffed snacks category?

24. Which brand has launched the next chapter of its 'Let Them Talk' campaign in India, featuring actor and brand ambassador Siddhant Chaturvedi to introduce the Echo II footwear range?

25. Which paint brand has launched the campaign 'Many Hearts, One Onam'?

26. Which tractor brand has launched its Punjab-focused campaign, 'Duniya Vich Ikko Lalkaar', with a music video featuring singer Sukhbir Singh and actor-singer Parmish Verma?

27. Which liquid detergent brand for bucket washing has launched the campaign 'Naye Zamane Ki Dhulayi’?

28. Which consumer technology brand has unveiled the campaign 'Start with Nothing', featuring actress Zeenat Aman, actor Siddhant Chaturvedi, and hip-hop duo Seedhe Maut?

29. Which footwear brand has signed actor Ali Fazal for its latest campaign, 'Style Ka Naya Andaaz'?

30. Which company has announced its entry into India's packaged snacking market with the launch of WeMe, a digital first snacking  brand aimed at Gen Z and Millennial consumers?

31. Which French luggage brand has introduced Alu’r, its first aluminium luggage collection in India, as part of its 80th anniversary and a broader push to expand its retail footprint in the country?

32. Which brand, part of the Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting portfolio, has entered India’s premium air care market with the launch of Floralis, a new home care sub-brand?

33. Which investment and trading platform has launched 'Dhan Ki Bhasha – The Language of Money', a campaign centred on the role of money in everyday life and across generations in India?

34. Which talc brand has launched the Malayalam campaign 'Priye Sundari', featuring actress Priya Prakash Varrier as its brand ambassador?

35. Which MNC launched a global campaign, 'Cheers to Beer', ahead of International Beer Day on August 7?

36. Which brand has launched a campaign for its Kaashika jewellery collection, inspired by the architecture, culture and heritage of Kashi (Banaras)?

37. Which brand has launched 'Farak Clear Hai', a television campaign focusing on the making of its transparent soap bar?

38. Which brand has launched a campaign featuring actor Aamir Khan to unveil 'Total Cover', describing it as India's first comprehensive warranty commitment in the plywood category?

39. Which basmati rice brand has roped in Chef Ranveer Brar as brand ambassador and has launched the campaign “Har Dish Ko Banaye Very Very Nice” for its latest offering?

40. Global investment firm KKR announced the acquisition of the India hospitals of which Sweden-based healthcare and diagnostics company for $1.39 billion?

41. Which Barcelona-based fragrance house has appointed Shekhar Srinivasan as Managing Director for India, effective August 4, 2026?

42. Which brand is launching a new collection, spanning innerwear, outerwear, and accessories, inspired by fan-favourite Disney and Marvel characters?

43. Which brand has unveiled a new campaign, 'Matchy Matchy pH', centred on the importance of maintaining a baby's natural skin pH balance?

44. Which chocolate gifting brand has unveiled its new Raksha Bandhan campaign ‘#ThisTakraarIsSweet’?

45. Which personal care brand has launched the campaign ‘Shower With Benefits’ as it looks to strengthen its position in the body care category?

46. Which airline has appointed former Ethiopian Airlines chief Tewolde Gebremariam as its CEO?

47. Which company has partnered with US apparel brand SKIMS to bring the Kim Kardashian co-founded label to India?

48. Which customer engagement and cloud telephony platform has unveiled the campaign ‘#LikeAFriend’, to coincide with Friendship Day?

49. Which consumer finance brand has launched a campaign, featuring actress Nayanthara, with a brand film built around the theme ‘#DreamsGetWings’?

50. IndiaRF, backed by Piramal Finance and Bain Capital, has acquired a majority stake in which Belagavi-based machine castings maker for about Rs 2,000 crore?

51. Which state-owned miner has emerged as the 'preferred' bidder for the Gadadharpur Iron Ore Block in Odisha's Kendujhar district, marking its entry into iron ore mining?

52. Which UPI app last week announced the launch of splitStore, extending the simplicity and ubiquity of UPI into seamless, responsible access to credit?

53. Which brand last week launched Powerplay, a ready-to-drink nutritional milkshake marking its entry into India's ready-to-drink dairy beverages segment?

54. Which healthcare financial infrastructure platform last week announced a strategic partnership with Petos Insurance (“Petos”), a pet health insurance and wellness platform in India?

55. Which beauty and fashion retailer will acquire a 51% stake in Mumbai-based skincare brand Aminu for Rs 32 crore in an all-cash deal?

56. Which retail entity has acquired Furrl’s technology, including its AI Styling Engine and commerce app?

57. Which tequila maker, the world’s largest, is launching direct operations in India through spirits unit Proximo?

58. TVS Vehicle Mobility Solutions (TVS VMS) last week announced a strategic collaboration with which company's electric medium and heavy commercial vehicles division?

59. Lumina Datamatics, which is into content, retail support, and technology solutions, last week said it had acquired 100% stake in which Chennai-based publishing technology company?

60. Which consumer technology company has introduced Mijia, its dedicated home and lifestyle sub-brand, as it accelerates the expansion of its home ecosystem in India?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1167 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1166

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period July 27 - August 01. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which American drugmaker is bringing its Relopduo, a fixed-dose combination (FDC) of nivolumab and relatlimab, to India?

2. Which company has entered into a strategic partnership with Angostura, the producer behind the bitters and one of the Caribbean’s most awarded rum portfolios, to bring the brand to India?

3. Which company has acquired a 60% stake in Onix IPP (OIPL), a special purpose vehicle implementing a 225 MW (AC) solar photovoltaic power project in Maharashtra?

4. Which camera maker has appointed WeddingNama founders Ankita Asthana and Akash Agarwal as its first official brand ambassadors in the country?

5. Which digital platform for the trucking ecosystem has announced actor Ajay Devgn as its brand ambassador?

6. Which lending app has appointed actor Naveen Polishetty as its brand ambassador?

7. Which real estate developer has appointed actor Randeep Hooda as its brand ambassador?

8. Which jewellery brand last week announced cricketer MS Dhoni as its brand ambassador?

9. Which sanitary pad brand has launched the campaign 'Zero Tension, Double Protection', featuring actress Kiara Advani?

10. Which MNC has signed non-exclusive voluntary licensing agreements with 4 generic drugmakers in India to enable supply of its investigational, once-monthly oral pill HIV pill Alimatravir?

11. Which Bengaluru-based fashion brand has acquired Berrylush, marking its formal entry into the women’s fashion segment?

12. Which quick commerce platform has appointed Nandita Sinha, the former chief executive of fashion etailer Myntra, as CEO?

13. Which quick commerce beauty platform has appointed former Swiggy Instamart chief operating officer Ankit Jain to lead it?

14. Which plywood brand has launched the campaign ‘Hare Board Ka Asli Boss’, featuring former cricketer Rahul Dravid and actor Saurabh Shukla?

15. Which company has launched an AI-powered digital campaign for its SIPZ Instant Chai range?

16. Which women's bottomwear brand has appointed actress Shraddha Kapoor as its first-ever brand ambassador, and launched the campaign 'Life Moves In Your Comfort Zone'?

17. Which mint brand has appointed actor Ranveer Singh as its first brand ambassador in India and launched the campaign 'Yeh Mint Nahi, Momint Hai’?

18. Which online meat and fish retailer has launched a Chennai-focused campaign 'Tharam Adhu Nirantharam', featuring actresses Saranya Ponvannan and Sruthi Hariharan?

19. Which biscuit brand has launched the campaign “A Biskut Moment”?

20. Which MNC has appointed Shailesh Jejurikar as chairman of its board, months after he became its first Indian-origin president and chief executive?

21. Insurance regulator Irdai has approved Patanjali Ayurved and the Dharampal Satyapal Group’s acquisition of which general insurance company for nearly Rs 4,500 crore?

22. Which company has agreed to acquire Mahindra & Mahindra’s (M&M) truck and bus division, bringing the group’s commercial vehicle operations under a single entity?

23. Which wearables brand has entered the children's technology category with the launch of its Kid Series, comprising the Sailor Nav 4G smartwatch and Sailor Play wireless headphones?

24. Which lending app has appointed actress Vaani Kapoor as its brand ambassador as it launches a new campaign to mark its expansion into a Financial Super App?

25. Which fashion brand has launched ‘OGs Ka Comeback’, a digital campaign that reunites the label with actor Fardeen Khan?

26. Which brand has unveiled the next chapter of its integrated campaign, ‘Chuniye Bharosa, Apno Sa’, with a new film centered on Motor Insurance and featuring actor Pankaj Tripathi?

27. Which brand has launched the campaign 'Aisa Kya Hai?' for its newly introduced Protein Shampoo?

28. Which bank has launched the campaign ‘There’s always an IDEAL Way to Bank’ for its digital banking platform for businesses?

29. Which hotel in Goa has announced a collaboration with actress Janhvi Kapoor?

30. Which company is severing a quarter-century-old partnership with Germany’s Martrade, buying out the logistics group’s 23% stake in their joint shipping venture for Rs 335 crore?

31. Which investment firm has launched Lumara, a renewable energy platform that will seek to deploy about $600 million to accelerate the development of clean energy projects in India?

32. Which automobile company has appointed Toshiyuki Yanagisawa as the new President and CEO, effective October 1?

33. Which jewellery retailer has launched a new retail brand Akshaya Thanga Maligai (ATM) in Tamil Nadu?

34. Which jewellery retailer has launched Narumugai, its first ever Uncut Diamond Open Polki collection?

35. Which Swedish watch brand has signed actress Sharvari as its brand ambassador?

36. Which company has acquired Ryapte Power Transmission (RPTL), a special purpose vehicle set up to build, own and operate a major transmission project in Karnataka?

37. Which air-freshener brand has entered the car fragrance category with the launch of two variants, Ocean Breeze and Ruby Mist?

38. This Friendship Day, which mutual fund has unveiled 'Dost Hi Sikhaate Hain', a Pomedy (Poetry + Comedy) performance launched under its investor education platform 'Mehfil e-fund'?

39. Which sleep solutions brand has unveiled a campaign, featuring actress Nimrat Kaur, promoting its mattress topper?

40. Which electric bus manufacturer has become the first company in the country to deploy 4,000 electric buses on Indian roads?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1166 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!
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