Biz Quizzard 1178

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Biz Quizzard 1177

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Biz Quizzard 1176

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Biz Quizzard 1175

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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