August 16, 2026

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?

Please mail your answers on or before next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1168 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli

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