Biz Quizzard 1171

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period August 31 - September 05. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which company has signed an agreement to acquire a 74.12% stake in listed jewellery retailer Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri (TBZ) for up to Rs 1,033.71 crore from its promoters?

2. Sashidhar Jagdishan has decided not to seek a third term as MD & CEO of which bank, and will retire on Oct 26?

3. Which electric scooter company has launched the S1Z, its first scooter range to use the company's locally developed Bharat Cell LFP (lithium ferro phosphate) battery technology?

4. Which electric two-wheeler manufacturer last week announced the launch of its newest scooter, Konarc?

5. Which company has secured an order for supply of generator transformers for the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited's (NPCIL) Kaiga Units 5 & 6 nuclear power project in Karnataka?

6. After entering truck and two-wheeler tyres in April, which company will launch passenger-car tyres in November?

7. Which company, through its wholly owned subsidiary Lannett Company LLC, last week entered into the US inhalation market with the generic version of GSKs Advair Diskus?

8. Which company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with US-based Raytheon and Lockheed Martin, developers of the Javelin, to manufacture the anti-tank missile in India?

9. Muthoot Finance, the country’s largest gold loan company, has decided to merge which wholly owned subsidiary with itself?

10. Which company will acquire Bengaluru-based listed software services firm Happiest Minds Technologies in a significant consolidation move in India’s IT industry?

11. Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), in partnership with Leisure Hotels Group, last week announced the opening of the 80-key resort in Uttarakhand. What has it been branded as?

12. Which biscuit maker has appointed George Kovoor as chief executive officer with effect from September 1, 2026?

13. Which homegrown smartphone maker has entered the UK market with the launch of its AGNI 4N smartphone, priced at £499 for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant?

14. Which pizza brand has launched the consumer campaign ‘Teriyaki to Tokyo’ for its newest collection of Teriyaki Pizza?

15. Which organic food brand has unveiled a new campaign, ‘Eat! ‘Without Worry’?

16. Which study abroad platform helping students pursue international education opportunities has launched the campaign ‘You Are in Good Hands’?

17. Which fashion brand has launched the campaign ‘Many Ways, One Original’, featuring actress and brand ambassador Alia Bhatt, in India?

18. Which company has launched ‘Stay Young at Heart’ (Dil Ka Khayal Rakhen, Dil Se Young Rahen), a nationwide disease awareness effort aimed at improving understanding of heart valve disease?

19. Which brand has launched a six-episode comedy-led content series with content studio 145 East, using everyday situations and male insecurities to introduce its Sculpt shapewear range for men?

20. Which company has entered India's ice cream market with the launch of Bombay Creamery?

21. Which telecom operator has refreshed its brand identity and roped in actor Shah Rukh Khan for its upcoming campaign?

22. Which design and technology services firm has signed an initial pact with startup Sarla Aviation to collaborate on the development of the Bengaluru-based firm’s air taxi platform Shunya?

23. Which video streaming platform from India has launched in the UK, Canada, and Singapore, expanding its streaming service internationally?

24. Which travel fintech has agreed to acquire Capital India Finance’s RemitX foreign exchange business for Rs 11.4 crore?

25. Sanjeev Nautiyal has stepped down as the MD and CEO of which small finance bank on health grounds?

26. Which company and US-based Perma-Pipe International Holdings have signed a MoU with the developers of Jordan’s National Water Carrier Project and the Jordanian government?

27. Which brand has launched Healthy Belly, a complete and balanced food for adult dogs, with a new campaign featuring cricketer KL Rahul and his dog?

28. Which Pune-based real estate brand has appointed actor Ranveer Singh as its brand ambassador?

29. Which motorcycle oil brand has unveiled its new positioning platform ‘Kuch Behad Kar’,  featuring brand ambassador and cricketer MS Dhoni?

30. Which two insurance distributors have merged their businesses, creating a platform with an annual premium book of over Rs 6,600 crore?

31. Zostel, the backpacker hostel chain, has launched a new social premium hospitality vertical under its parent company, Zo World. What has it been branded as?

32. Mohit Jain, chief operating officer, publishing, and board member of Bennett, Coleman & Co (BCCL), has been unanimously elected chairman of which industry body for 2026-27?

33. Which IT services firm has appointed senior EXL executive Vivek Jetley as its CEO designate?

34. Which Hyderabad-based registrar and transfer agent (RTA) has unveiled ARYA, an AI platform for end-to-end mutual fund transactions?

35. Which startup has successfully produced plasma inside its experimental reactor, Pragya, marking a major milestone that transitions India’s private fusion sector from theory to experimental prototyping?

36. Which electrical and automation company has launched the campaign ‘Partner Hai Na’?

37. Which AI voice-to-text platform has launched ‘Bologe Toh Tum Dikhoge’, its first brand film in India?

38. Which skincare brand has unveiled its new Light Gel Moisturization range through a campaign featuring actress Mrunal Thakur?

39. Which platform for traffic fine discovery, payment, and resolution has launched the campaign ‘Aaram Se’, featuring actor Pratik Gandhi?

40. Canada’s La Caisse (formerly CDPQ) has bought a 24% stake in which tower firm for about Rs 12,100 crore ($1.3 billion)?

41. Which company is investing Rs 22 crore for a 30% stake in Black Tiger Distilleries, betting on India’s nascent tequila market?

42. Which rating agency has upgraded India’s sovereign rating to A- from BBB+, a feat achieved after more than three decades?

43. Which integrated diagnostic healthcare provider has entered into a joint venture partnership with Neuberg Diagnostics to expand pathology and wellness services across north India?

44. Bengaluru-based electric vehicle manufacturer Simple Energy last week launched a new range of electric scooters aimed at family buyers. What has it been branded as?

45. Which travel gear brand has launched Alpine Club, a new sub-brand targeting India’s mass-premium travel gear segment?

46. Which sportswear brand has launched ‘Meditation in Motion’, a campaign featuring 40 Buddhist monks ahead of the Ladakh Marathon, scheduled from September 10 to 13?

47. Which watch brand has appointed actress Tamannaah Bhatia as its new brand ambassador in India?

48. Which industry body last week appointed Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director and CEO, Ashok Leyland, as its new President for 2026-27?

49. Which company’s premium concierge platform ‘Crew’ last week announced its entry into the travel space?

50. Which business group last week announced its entry into the wires and cables business under the brand Ultravolt?

51. German optics and technology major ZEISS last week launched its first innovation hub outside Germany, in India. Which location?

52. Which company has entered into a business transfer agreement to acquire the active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and intermediates business of Raghava Life Sciences?

53. Which food brand, focused on the Indo-Chinese segment, has roped in celebrity culinary expert and restaurateur Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi as both an investor and brand ambassador?

54. Which firm’s wholly-owned subsidiary has entered into a partnership with Qilu Pharmaceutical for the licensing and supply of a biosimilar to the cancer drug Keytruda in the USA?

55. Moksh Chopra, general manager, KFC India & Partner Countries, is moving to which QSR chain as market lead, Indian subcontinent, effective September 7, 2026?

56. Kenya’s President William Ruto last week said he had ordered which Indian company to stop its operations as its presence had failed to benefit the country?

57. Which design software maker has named Anil Chakravarthy as its new CEO, effective December 1?

58. Which design software maker has acquired Rilo, an Indian AI workflow automation startup?

59. Which brand has unveiled a new TVC, featuring actress Rasika Dugal, for its Pasta Masala?

60. Which company has announced it will publish Congress leader Sonia Gandhi’s memoir, ‘Belonging: A Journey of Love’, in India on November 10?

61. Which real estate developer has appointed Gaurav Jain as its new MD and CEO with effect from October 1?

62. Which group, whose promoters built Schott Kaisha before exiting the venture in 2021, has launched Kaisha Pharma, marking its return to pharmaceutical glass-packaging?

63. Which Italian luxury lifestyle brand is set to enter Chennai’s premium residential market through Republic of Nature (RON), a luxury residential development being built by GTB Developers?

64. Which electronics retailer has appointed former cricketer Rahul Dravid as its brand ambassador?

65. Zollner Elektronik AG (Zollner), one of the largest European electronics manufacturing services (EMS) companies, has announced the formation of a joint venture (JV) with which company?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1171 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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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?

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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?

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Biz Quizzard 1165

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period July 20 - 25. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which company has received market authorisation from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) for its dengue vaccine, QDENGA?

2. Which state has emerged as the country’s leading investment destination after securing the top position among major States in NITI Aayog’s first-ever Investment Friendliness Index 2026?

3. Which professional services firm has reappointed Romal Shetty as chief executive officer for a second four-year term, effective April 1, 2027?

4. Which diagnostics chain has appointed Vijender Singh as its Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer?

5. Which company last week said its co-marketed brand of the innovator semaglutide, Poviztra, will now be available for the treatment of fatty liver?

6. Which company has formally entered Telangana with the introduction of AODH Irish Whiskey, WOODBURNS Contemporary Indian Whisky, and YELLO Designer Whisky?

7. Which tractor company last week inaugurated its new DEUTZ engine production facility at its existing manufacturing plant in Alwar, Rajasthan?

8. Which company has launched Belgian chocolate brand CÔTE D’OR in the Indian market?

9. Which IT services firm has appointed Pradeep Prabhala as the lead of its India Market Unit, effective September 1, 2026?

10. Which airline and CFM International have signed a memorandum of understanding for 1,000 plus LEAP-1A engines to power its 510 Airbus A320neo family aircraft?

11. Which company last week announced the spin-out of two oncology programmes into Kaveri Therapeutics, a US-based clinical-stage company?

12. Which beer maker’s founder Ankur Jain has stepped down from the company’s board and is learnt to have agreed to give up all executive powers and ownership?

13. Which real assets investment manager has elevated Amit Diwan as Head of Asia Pacific and West Asia?

14. Which beauty retailer has expanded its portfolio with the exclusive launch of South Korean skincare brand Dr Melaxin in India?

15. Which solar company has appointed actor Boman Irani as brand ambassador?

16. Which lending brand has appointed actress Nayanthara as its brand ambassador?

17. Which alternative investment management company has partnered with former HDFC Ergo managing director and chief executive Anuj Tyagi to launch a general insurance company?

18. Which company acquired the gold loan business of Kanakadurga Finance Limited on Wednesday in a deal valued at up to 135 crore?

19. San Jose-based deeptech startup Mixx Technologies has acquired which Bengaluru-based chip design firm?

20. Which company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire S Brands Consumer Care Inc. (S Brands), a Philippine personal care company for an undisclosed amount?

21. Which auto components maker has signed definitive agreements with Japanese automotive technology provider Denso Corporation to set up two joint ventures?

22. Which company has announced the national launch of Bloq, its underarm deo & antiperspirant brand?

23. Which laminates brand has unveiled a new campaign, ‘Taarifein Dikhayi Dengi’?

24. Which beverage brand has brought back its biking platform, ThunderWheels, with a new campaign featuring cricketer Jasprit Bumrah?

25. Which brand has unveiled a new campaign for its Gentle Baby Shampoo, highlighting the product's 'No Tears' formula?

26. Which jewellery brand has rolled out a new Raksha Bandhan campaign, Furever Sibling, featuring actress Kriti Sanon, alongside the launch of its Pet Collection?

27. Which company has launched a campaign featuring actress Dia Mirza to introduce its Plug 'N' Play Designer Chimneys in India?

28. Which probiotic brand has launched a new television commercial, featuring brand ambassador and actress Taapsee Pannu, to introduce the updated taste of its Light Mango Flavour?

29. Which brand has launched 'A Fit For Every You', a campaign for its women's denim collection?

30. Which company agreed to acquire TTK Healthcare’s Good Home and Eva brands for Rs 256 crore, expanding its home care and personal care portfolio?

31. Which IT services company has appointed Ashiss Kumar Dash as its next CEO, effective April 1, 2027?

32. Which jeweller has appointed actors Vijay Sethupathi and Simran as its brand ambassadors for Tamil Nadu, coinciding with the brand's entry into the state?

33. Which home fashion brand has appointed filmmaker Karan Johar as brand ambassador?

34. Which Swedish-founded cosmetics company is selling its manufacturing facilities in India to Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals for Rs 56 crore?

35. On World IVF Day (July 25), which company has launched the campaign “Every Fertility Journey is Different - and Begins with Understanding”?

36. On the occasion of World IVF Day, which company launched the campaign ‘#find your missing joy’?

37. Which paint company unveiled a refreshed brand identity through its new campaign 'Rang Bana Rahe'?

38. Which collagen brand has unveiled the campaign 'Skin ko chahiye Skin ka Protein', featuring brand ambassador and actress Yami Gautam?

39. Which brand has launched a campaign for its Super Light Gel moisturizer, featuring actress Sara Arjun?

40. BNP Paribas Cardif has agreed to acquire Warburg Pincus’ 25.96% stake in which life insurance company?

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Biz Quizzard 1164

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period July 13 - 18. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which company has acquired Sprng Energy’s holding company for Rs 17,200 crore ($1.8 billion), marking one of the largest acquisitions in India’s renewable energy sector?

2. Which company is taking full control of its biopharma subsidiary, Gennova Biopharmaceuticals, by buying out the remaining 12.05% stake held by Gennova’s CEO Sanjay Singh and other shareholders?

3. Which brand has unveiled a flip top outer packaging, coupled with a press lock facility through a new TVC for its Matar Paneer blended spice variant, featuring actor Akshay Kumar?

4. Which jewellery brand has named actress Sara Ali Khan as brand ambassador?

5. Which company has launched a digital campaign featuring its brand ambassador, former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, for its EDGE Portable Power Series?

6. Which brand  has launched a campaign for its Fruit & Nut Cookies range, centred on a debate over whether the product is a fruity cookie with nuts or a nutty cookie with fruits?

7. Which brand has launched a new campaign for its Zesta range of scented pencils?

8. Which fashion brand has launched ‘Sawan Ke Rang’, a monsoon campaign inspired by Indian poetry, classical art, and folklore?

9. Which brand has rolled out its latest campaign, “India Ka Naya Andaz”, an initiative that honours the country’s cultural variety through state-specific brand messaging, for its air coolers?

10. Which company will acquire about 88.6% of Yogakshemam Loans, or Yogloans, marking its entry into India’s fast-growing gold loan market?

11. Which defence and aerospace precision engineering player is acquiring 100% stake in UK-based Bromford Precision Solutions for around Rs 153 crore (GBP 11.89 million)?

12. Which steel company’s CEO Gautam Malhotra has resigned ahead of the company's board meeting?

13. Which company has been ranked as India’s most valuable and strongest tyre brand in the Brand Finance India 100 - 2026 report?

14. Which arts and crafts brand has launched children’s art range YUDU, marking its foray into the premium children’s art category, through the digital campaign ‘Banao Apni Stories’?

15. Which rural fintech brand has unveiled its new brand campaign, 'Growth Bus', an initiative that transforms a travelling bus into a hub for learning, collaboration, and entrepreneurial growth?

16. Which brand has unveiled its Monsoon Collection 2026, a collection of contemporary silver and certified natural diamond jewellery, through a campaign featuring actress Mithila Palkar?

17. Which smartphone brand has launched the campaign ‘True To Life’, which shifts the focus from smartphone camera specifications to the moments and memories captured through them?

18. Which sexual wellness brand has launched the campaign ‘Ahgasm’?

19. Which multivitamin brand has launched the campaign 'Stress Kam. Energy Hardam', featuring actor Vicky Kaushal?

20. The government has finalised Fairfax Holdings for the sale of its stake in which bank?

21. Which quick commerce platform is set to launch Select, a dedicated premium grocery service within its app?

22. Which spirits major has appointed Mahesh Kanchan as managing director for India and Southeast Asia, effective October 1, 2026?

23. Which platform has expanded its luxury beauty portfolio with the launch of French fragrance house Chloé?

24. Which two cricketers have entered the health and wellness space with the launch of hydration drink AQUON?

25. Which company has agreed to acquire 100% of Varthana Finance in an all-cash deal valued at Rs 967 crore?

26. Which brand retained its position as India's most valuable brand in the Brand Finance India 100 2026 ranking, with its brand value rising 7% to USD 33.6 billion?

27. Which sanitaryware brand has appointed actress Kriti Sanon as its brand ambassador?

28. Which automobile brand has launched a film featuring actress Kareena Kapoor Khan?

29. Which olive oil brand has unveiled a new campaign, featuring actor and entertainer Sunil Grover, as part of its refreshed brand identity and strengthened multipurpose positioning in India?

30. US private equity firm Warburg Pincus has acquired which Mumbai-based formulations company focused on orthopaedics and gynaecology?

31. Which brand has partnered with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) to launch India’s first on-demand LPG cylinder delivery service on a quick-commerce platform?

32. Which Luxembourg-headquartered fund has hired Rahul Mukim, the former India PE head at Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, to lead its planned $2 billion investment programme in India?

33. Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has crossed which cumulative production milestone at its Chakan manufacturing facility?

34. Which automobile company last week unveiled ADAPT, India's first multi-powertrain new energy vehicle (NEV) platform?

35. Gaurav Pande has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of which dairy company?

36. Which vegetarian multivitamin brand has launched the digital campaign ‘'Dikhawa Nahi. Karke Dikhaye’ featuring cricketer Bhuvneshwar Kumar?

37. Which digital English proficiency testing brand is marking its ten years with the campaign ‘Built for What's Next’?

38. Which brand has launched a campaign for its Allura Premia Ultra water purifier?

39. Which food brand has launched a new television commercial in Kannada as part of its integrated Sambar campaign?

40. Which listed real estate technology firm has agreed to acquire Locon Solutions, the owner of property portal Housing(dot)com, from REA Group in a Rs 458-crore share swap deal?

41. Which company has launched Happy Days–Earth, a fully compostable sanitary napkin?

42. Which paint brand and Germany-based KEIMFARBEN GmbH have joined hands to offer 20-year warranty against colour fading and film failure by adopting silicate mineral technology?

43. Which brand has launched a campaign centred on its '10% Free Paint' offer?

44. Which brand has launched the digital campaign 'A Hard Pill to Swallow' for its Melts® oral thin strip range?

45. Which company will acquire a 100% stake in GHK Hospitality and Infrastructures Ltd., which owns a hotel in Ahmedabad, currently operated by the former under an operating services agreement?

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Biz Quizzard 1163

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period July 06 - 11. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which company has signed an agreement with Bhubaneswar-based real estate developer Dion Group to establish a 300-bed greenfield hospital in Cuttack?

2. Which automobile company and used-car platform Spinny have announced a partnership to strengthen the pre-owned electric vehicle ecosystem in the country?

3. Which commercial vehicles manufacturer has partnered with vehicle recycling firm Rosmerta Recycling for scrapping of old commercial vehicles in the country?

4. Which business group has appointed Bhanu Prakash Srivastava, former chairman and MD of Bharat Electronics, as CEO of its defence business?

5. Which Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier last week commenced its India operations with the launch of a daily non-stop service between Hyderabad and Riyadh?

6. Which Saudi Arabia-based airline last week announced its entry into India with the launch of daily direct flight between Riyadh and Mumbai, starting August 4?

7. Which actor and entrepreneur has announced the launch of MetaGO, a doctor-led metabolic health platform?

8. Which jewellery retailer has appointed actress Janhvi Kapoor as its brand ambassador?

9. Which proptech platform has entered the beauty and personal care segment with Zivora, its dedicated at-home salon services brand?

10. Which MNC’s subsidiary, Next Bharat Ventures, has launched a Rs 2,000-crore, impact-focused venture fund to invest in early-stage companies serving the under-served rural communities?

11. Which insurtech platform has announced its latest campaign ‘Khul Kar Khelo’, with former cricketer Sourav Ganguly as its brand ambassador?

12. Which motorcycle brand has launched the film ‘Tu Race Laga’ to celebrate the milestone of over 7 million customers worldwide?

13. Which D2C socks brand has appointed wrestler and MMA athlete Sangram Singh as its brand ambassador and unveiled the campaign 'Wear What Keeps You Grounded'?

14. Which Bengaluru-based menswear brand has announced actor and producer Fahadh Faasil as its brand ambassador?

15. Which luxury soft furnishings brand has expanded into the bedding category with the launch of its new campaign, "A Great Day Starts the Night Before," featuring actor Ranveer Singh?

16. Which consumer products company last week launched its first ever corporate brand film 'For Better. In Every Step.’?

17. Which brand has launched the digital campaign 'Softness, Sealed with Ayurveda' for its Khilta Mukhra Baby Face Cream?

18. Which brand has launched the campaign 'Protein Ki Zimmedari Humari', focusing on children's protein intake?

19. Which brand has unveiled its latest Summer Swag campaign with the launch of its chunky sole sandals, featuring actor Chunky Panday?

20. Alternative-fuel vehicles grabbed which milestone share (in %) of India’s passenger vehicle (PV) segment for the first time in June?

21. US buyout group TPG, along with co-investor partners, is acquiring which non-bank lender backed by India’s quasi sovereign wealth fund, National Investment and Infrastructure Fund?

22. Which German speciality chemicals company last week said it would soon start local production of fire-resistant hydraulic fluids (FRHF) at its Jhagadia site in India?

23. Which Hyderabad-based digital health platform has acquired Hyderabad-based AI-based claims platform Superclaims?

24. Which brand has launched a first-of-its-kind Egg Yellow Protein Shampoo, bringing the goodness of Egg Yellow Protein into everyday hair care?

25. Following its entry into the Indian market in April, which kitchen appliances brand has launched its first local campaign, featuring actress Ananya Panday and her father, Chunky Panday?

26. Which jewellery brand has unveiled its 'Drops of Joy' monsoon campaign?

27. Which healthcare platform has launched its latest health awareness campaign ‘You Think It's Viral’?

28. Which protein supplement brand has launched the campaign 'Strength Hai Toh Simple Hai', centred on muscle strength and everyday physical activities?

29. Which paint protection film (PPF) brand for vehicles has launched a campaign featuring actor Jimmy Shergill?

30. Which travel aggregator last week launched OneCircle, a global rewards program across its network of 13,376 properties, including hotels and alternate accommodation?

31. Which fresh food company has expanded into the packaged snacks category, launching a range of snacks, comprising around seven SKUs made using ragi and oats?

32. Which Chennai-based IT services company has announced the appointment of Amrinder Singh as Managing Director and CEO?

33. Which water purification brand has announced fitness icon and actor Milind Soman as brand ambassador?

34. Which direct-to-consumer products brand for senior citizens has launched the campaign 'Taaki Aapki Fikr, Unki Freedom Ke Beech Na Aae', featuring actor Anupam Kher?

35. Which hair oil brand has launched a campaign built around the thought "Baal Itne Soft, Chooye Bina Raha Na Jaaye"?

36. Which cosmetics brand has launched a campaign, featuring actress Fatima Sana Shaikh, rooted in the thought, “Har life ke bahar, ek life hoti hai”?

37. Which digital lending platform in India has launched the campaign 'Jiyo Full Size'?

38. Which brand has launched its latest campaign 'Gelato Maxxing', featuring brand ambassador and actor Siddhant Chaturvedi, for its watches?

39. Which real estate company has launched the campaign 'Building What Matters'?

40. In which country will IIM Bangalore (IIM-B) set up its first overseas campus?

41. Which company has expanded its premium spirits portfolio with the launch of Gingalalahu, an Indian craft dry gin, marking the company's entry into the fast-growing premium gin category?

42. Mahesh Muralidhar Pai, currently chief general manager at Canara Bank, has been named as the new managing director and chief executive officer of which private sector lender?

43. Which retail chain has entered the beauty category with the launch of Adorea Beauty, its first dedicated beauty brand in India?

44. Which beverage brand has launched 'The Lost Voices', a campaign for the FIFA World Cup that features the voices of football fans from across India?

45. Which lending platform has launched the digital campaign 'Time Hi Time Hai', featuring actor Vijayant Kohli?

46. Which mattress brand has launched a digital campaign featuring actress Nimrat Kaur?

47. Which insurance platform has appointed actor Amitabh Bachchan as its brand ambassador and launched a new campaign, ‘Parivaar Sabse Pehle’?

48. Which brand has launched a new capsule watch collection, 'Paris, with Love', accompanied by a campaign featuring its brand ambassador and actress, Alia Bhatt?

49. Which biscuit brand has launched the campaign 'Welcome to the Salty Public Party', featuring influencer Orry?

50. Which defence manufacturer has agreed to acquire a controlling stake in Premier Explosives?

51. Which Gurgaon-based IB school is in the process of being acquired by KKR-backed Lighthouse Learning Group, formerly EuroKids International, for about Rs 1,500 crore?

52. Which mobile services provider last week announced the availability of a satellite phone for Rs 1.34 lakh, part of its push to expand satellite communication services?

53. Alternative credit platform BlackSoil last week announced the acquisition of which company’s solar financing business, marking its entry into India’s renewable energy financing sector?

54. Which integrated cotton yarn manufacturer has acquired Falcon Yarns to expand its spinning capacity from 7,700 tonne to 17,457 tonne and spindle capacity from 25,920 to 61,824?

55. Saicon Consultants, Inc., a U.S.-based technology services company, has acquired which Nagpur-based company to boost AI, AIoT capabilities?

56. Which MNC is on course to becoming the first foreign insurer to hold 100% stake in an insurance joint venture in India?

57. Which Gen Z-focused fintech platform has launched its first brand campaign “In a Perfect World”?

58. Which skincare and haircare brand has launched the campaign 'Science of Reducing Hair Loss' for its shampoo?

59. Which packaged water brand has launched ‘FakeSeFree’, a music-led consumer awareness movement against counterfeit products?

60. Which company last week launched its weekly basal insulin injection, Awiqli, in India?

61. Iris Clothings Limited, one of India's leading branded kidswear companies, will acquire a 51% stake in which men's and women's athleisure brand?

62. Which asset management company has appointed Anand Vardarajan as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director with immediate effect?

63. Which company has entered into a long-term agreement with Dioxycle, a French clean-technology company, to develop and scale low-carbon chemical production in India?

64. Atelier Expressions, the premium lifestyle platform of TVS Venu Group, has agreed to acquire a majority stake in which New Delhi-based handcrafted mithai brand for an undisclosed sum?

65. India Yamaha Motor (IYM) has announced the launch of a flex fuel version of which bike?

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Biz Quizzard 1162

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period June 29 - July 04. Hope you enjoy it.


1. In one of the largest cross-border acquisitions by an Indian IT services company, which company has launched an all-cash bid to acquire Germany’s Nagarro for about $1.3 billion?

2. Which bank’s Managing Director & CEO Ashok Vaswani has informed the board that he does not wish to seek re-appointment upon completion of his current term on December 31, 2026?

3. Which lifestyle jewellery brand has appointed cricketer Smriti Mandhana as its new brand ambassador?

4. Which brand has launched the digital campaign 'Approved By', featuring actors Sonam Bajwa and Ambrish Verma, for its Airdopes ProClip earbuds?

5. Which automobile brand has unveiled 'Surrender to the rhythm. Surrender to performance.', a collaboration with sitar virtuoso Rishab Rikhiram Sharma to mark the arrival of its new edition?

6. Which men's fashion brand has launched a new integrated campaign built around the theme, "You look so good, everyone thinks it's your birthday" to mark its sixth anniversary?

7. Which ecommerce platform has unveiled a campaign centred on "Adjustitis", a fictional condition inspired by the everyday habit of compromising?

8. Which fintech platform has launched the campaign ‘Tarakki Pakki’, featuring actor Sumeet Vyas?

9. Which brand has launched its latest campaign, 'Upar Upar Se', for the Super 10 Serum Lotion?

10. The boards of which two state-owned entities have approved the merger scheme paving the way for the creation of India’s largest power sector financing institution?

11. Which PSU will acquire a 40% stake in Tiki Tar and Shell India (TTSIPL) for 85 crore, marking its entry into India’s fast-growing market for value-added bitumen (VAB)?

12. Which global corporation providing solutions for aerospace and defense electronic products and sub-systems has set up its first manufacturing facility in India at Hyderabad?

13. LN Koteshwar has been appointed as the CEO of which wellness nutrition brand?

14. Which smartphone brand has launched the campaign ‘#LiveItYourWay’, featuring actress Janhvi Kapoor?

15. Which brand has announced the relaunch of its Aloe Vera Range through a film with the message “Say Aloe to Hydrated, Bouncy, Dewy Cheeks”?

16. Which pharma company has announced the next chapter of its flagship National Doctors’ Day initiative, ‘#SecondBirthDate’, featuring cricketer Shreyas Iyer?

17. Which rice brand has launched its fifth World Biryani Day campaign, featuring actor Shah Rukh Khan?

18. Which brand has unveiled a new brand campaign, 'Shower With Benefits', alongside its expanded body-care portfolio, signalling a shift in its brand positioning beyond its caffeine-led identity?

19. Which grocery app has unveiled the campaign 'One Year Later, We're Still Obsessed With Quality' to mark its first anniversary?

20. Which bank has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Deutsche Bank’s retail banking, private banking and wealth management business in India?

21. Mumbai-based private equity firm Ananta Capital has bought a majority stake in which alum-based deodorant brand?

22. Mediterranean Shipping Company’s (MSC) arm, Terminal Investment Limited (TiL), will acquire a 49% stake in which Indian port for nearly $1.4 billion?

23. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd (TMPV) last week unveiled which electric variant at a price starting Rs 18.79 lakh (ex-showroom)?

24. Which UK-based music firm has announced its foray in India, its first entry in the South Asia region?

25. Which electric mobility brand has unveiled a refreshed brand identity, including introduction of "The VOOM”, a kinetic mark, motion language, and electric sonic signature?

26. Which brand is diversifying its portfolio by launching "Treats Beyond Ice Cream", a range of baked desserts that do not rely on an ice cream base?

27. Which menswear brand has launched a campaign featuring Enrico Signorelli, an Italian entrepreneur based in Bandra who founded MAMI Bombay, a tiramisu brand?

28. Which dermatologist-prescribed skincare brand has launched the ‘Men's Skincare Janta Party (MSJP)’ to introduce its ‘FOR MEN’ range?

29. Which mutual fund has launched a film on National Doctor’s Day to introduce ‘WealthCare’, a Financial Health Diagnostic Platform?

30. Which PSU last week said it has signed definitive agreements to acquire the entire stake held by Videocon Energy Brazil (VEBL) in IBV Brazil Petroleo Limitada?

31. Which commercial vehicle manufacturer last week announced the launch of India’s first range of trucks with air suspension?

32. ITC is introducing a premium sugar-free cola under which brand?

33. Which company and Analog, the AI startup founded by former Microsoft executive Alex Kipman, have formed a 50:50 joint venture to deploy what they call “physical intelligence” across India?

34. Which SaaS company has elevated Sandesh Bilagi as its Chief Executive Officer?

35. Which brand has partnered with rapper DIVINE to launch a limited-edition fragrance collection inspired by three of the artist's popular tracks?

36. Which youth athleisure brand has unveiled the campaign 'Always In It' for its new collection for men and women?

37. Which QSR chain has launched the campaign "Match Made in Madness" to unveil its latest limited-time innovation, the Double Chicken Dynamite?

38. Which edible oil brand has launched a campaign featuring actors Kiccha Sudeep and Priyamani?

39. Which insurance platform has partnered with actor, filmmaker and popular radio personality, RJ Balaji for a new campaign tailored for audiences in Tamil Nadu?

40. A consortium comprising which IT major and others will build a 3,600-km submarine cable linking India, Malaysia, and Singapore to support growing AI, cloud and hyperscale data demand?

41. Which supply chain financing platform, a subsidiary entity of M1xchange, has acquired a 100% stake in C2FO India Technologies for an undisclosed sum?

42. Which agricultural solutions company has roped in former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar as brand ambassador?

43. Deepak Reddy has resigned as the CEO of which gold loan company?

44. Which company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to acquire a 51% stake in PositiEV Mobility Pvt Ltd to build an integrated electric mobility ecosystem?

45. Which clean energy company and Japan's Mitsubishi Gas Chemical (MGC) have signed a binding long-term agreement for the annual supply of 100,000 tonnes of green methanol?

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Biz Quizzard 1161

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period June 22 - 27. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which pharma company will acquire Mumbai-based Innovcare Lifesciences Private for about $28.7 million, or nearly Rs 271.2 crore, in an all-cash deal?

2. Voltas has crossed which quarterly sales milestone for air conditioners in the first quarter of the ongoing financial year?

3. Which paint brand is celebrating six decades of legacy with the launch of its Father’s Day campaign ‘Rangon Ki Virasat’?

4. Which brand has launched a digital film featuring veteran musician Vishal Dadlani and Gen Z musician Chaar Diwaari for the launch of its Eau de Parfum (EDP) range?

5. Which baby care brand has launched a new film as part of its 'Poshan Ka Pehla Sparsh’ campaign for its new Milk & Rice skincare range?

6. Which hospitality brand has launched 'Stay Your Way', a campaign featuring cricketers Yuvraj Singh, Abhishek Sharma, and Naman Dhir?

7. Which automobile company has launched 'That quattro feeling', a campaign centred on its quattro all-wheel drive technology?

8. Which financial wellness app has launched 'Pehle Check, Phir Invest', a campaign encouraging individuals to assess their financial health before investing?

9. Which eye wear retailer launched the digital campaign ‘Chashma Yahan Hai’ for Father’s Day?

10. Which pharma company’s US arm has received approval from the US Federal Trade Commission (US FTC) to acquire Lannett Company LLC in a $250 million (Rs 2363 crore) transaction?

11. Cred founder Kunal Shah will replace Will Cathcart as the global chief executive of which messaging platform?

12. Alan Greenspan died last week at the age of 100. He was the former chairman of which central bank?

13. Which company has launched Ultra Mintz, a premium sugar-free mint, expanding its confectionery portfolio?

14. ROSIND, the official India partner of the Russian Export Center, has launched which premium vodka brand in India?

15. Which brand launched its Father's Day campaign ‘Baap of All Cakes’, celebrating the humour, nostalgia, and everyday quirks that define Indian fatherhood?

16. Which footwear brand has launched its digital campaign, 'Chase the Mindset', featuring Paralympic gold medallist Nitesh Kumar?

17. Which QSR brand has launched a new brand jingle in collaboration with popular Marathi singer, composer Rohit Raut?

18. Which confectionery brand has partnered with Swiggy to launch the Sweetest City Challenge, an initiative encouraging consumers to show appreciation towards delivery partners?

19. Which beauty platform has partnered with Kindlife to launch Korean beauty brands Frankly and Seapuri in India?

20. Which port last week launched the PortGPT app, becoming India’s first major port to deploy enterprise AI through a mobile app?

21. Which cement company has signed an agreement with U.K.’s Leilac Limited to collaborate on a low-carbon cement project in Gujarat’s Kutch district?

22. Which Bengaluru-based cross-border payments platform has secured its first international payment licence in Canada?

23. KRBL Ltd has launched poha (flattened rice) under which brand?

24. Which captive airport last week opened for commercial flight operations with Star Air operating the inaugural flight? 

25. Which software-as-a-service provider has acquired San Francisco-based AI startup Aampe , which builds autonomous artificial intelligence agents for individual users?

26. Which company is acquiring a majority stake in Mumbai-based nutraceuticals brand Fluence Pharma at an enterprise value of Rs 135 crore?

27. Sanjay Kumar Jain has tendered his resignation as chairman and managing director of which railways PSU on personal grounds?

28. Which confectionery brand has unveiled a new digital campaign featuring stand-up comedian and content creator Biswa Kalyan Rath?

29. Which tax filing platform has unveiled its new brand campaign, 'Double Check'?

30. India’s first private gold mining project was launched last week. Which state?

31. Which company has shifted the production of Norton Motorcycles’ Atlas adventure motorcycles to India, with the first unit rolling off its Hosur production line?

32. Which realty firm has roped in Marriott International to develop a Sheraton Hotel in Jaipur?

33. Vizhinjam International Seaport has achieved which cumulative vessel handling milestone?

34. Which company added Rs 7.64 trillion in value over the past five years, making it the biggest wealth creator in India's private sector during the period, according to the latest Burgundy Private Hurun India 500 report?

35. Which apparel brand released the film ‘Cut From The Same Cloth’ for Father’s Day?

36. Which tax and compliance technology solutions provider has unveiled a new brand campaign, featuring actor Boman Irani?

37. Which consumer finance company has launched an integrated campaign ‘#LoanMilega’, built around the tagline, 'Zarurat Chaahe Jo Bhi Ho, #LoanMilega'?

38. For MSME Day 2026, which telecom company launched the campaign ‘#RozBanateHainNayaKal’?

39. Ashok Kumar Das has passed away. He was the founder and former Non-Executive Director of which market research company?

40. Which company launched its oral solid tumour therapy selpercatinib under brand name Tanstrive in India, the first solid tumour RET gene therapy in the country?

41. Which chemical and consumer goods MNC has elevated Pradhyumna Ingle as Country President for India?

42. Which BSE-listed precision engineering company plans to acquire up to a 51% stake in GScale Energy?

43. Which wires and cables manufacturer has named actress Rashmika Mandanna as brand ambassador?

44. Which automotive aftermarket business group has appointed cricketer MS Dhoni as its first brand ambassador?

45. TVS Motor Company last week achieved which cumulative production milestone for TVS iQube, a smart electric scooter, from its Hosur manufacturing facility?

46. The number of active credit cards in the country crossed which milestone mark in May?

47. Prabhjeet Singh, Uber’s India head, has quit the ride-hailing company after an 11-year stint to join which AI company as its managing director in India?

48. Which company and Sri Lanka's Sunshine Healthcare will set up a joint venture to establish a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in the island nation?

49. Which brand has appointed Shahid Kapoor as its Friend of the House, marking the luxury brand's first fragrance partnership with a male personality in the Indian market?

50. ITC’s packaged food business crossed which milestone revenue mark last fiscal year?

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Biz Quizzard 1160

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period June 15 - 20. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which company has launched India's first regulatory authority-approved radioligand therapy for advanced prostate cancer?

2. Which Indian entity has entered into the global top 20 in the latest Patent Co-operation Treaty (PCT) rankings released by the World Intellectual Property Organisation?

3. Which company has unveiled NUWA, a new natural diamond jewellery collection inspired by nature's finest creations, through a campaign featuring actress Kareena Kapoor Khan?

4. Which energy drink brand has launched its ZERO range in India and appointed cricketer Renuka Singh Thakur as the face of the brand?

5. Which bank has launched the digital campaign 'Seedhi baat Seedha Hisaab!', featuring actor Sumeet Vyas?

6. Which watch brand has launched the campaign 'Engineered with HeART', featuring actor Jim Sarbh?

7. Which water purifier brand has launched the 'Stop. Check. Relax.' campaign for its Nanopore Long-Life Filters?

8. Which lubricant company has announced the launch of its new B2B brand campaign, “Dream Beyond. Do Beyond”?

9. Which tyre company has unveiled a new chapter of its ‘Har Safar Mein Dum Hai’ campaign, spotlighting the journeys of India's women cricketers?

10. Which company last week launched India’s tallest wind turbine, the 5 MW S175, aimed at unlocking higher energy generation in low to medium wind potential regions across India?

11. Which kitchenware brand has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of The Quill, its first kitchen knife collection, marking its entry into the food preparation tools segment?

12. Which Bengaluru-based nutraceutical company has launched its ‘Quantum Ayurveda’ ingredients in India?

13. Which pharma company has named Shivam Puri as Chief Executive Officer of its One India Business, effective July 1?

14. Which brand has unveiled the campaign ‘Most Elegant Man in Town’, featuring actor Jim Sarbh, for the launch of Élan, a new footwear line aimed at the growing neo-casual segment?

15. Which life insurance brand has launched its Father’s Day campaign “Ek Shaam Papa Ke Naam”?

16. Which stainless steel company has launched a film, featuring its employees and using the track of the iconic anthem ‘Mile Sur Mera Tumhara', to celebrate workplace diversity?

17. Which mutual fund has launched the ‘#BackToSIP’ campaign to promote disciplined and consistent investments through Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs)?

18. Which platform has launched the 'Not Your Daddy's Investment Platform' brand film targeting Gen Z investors?

19. Which gifting solutions brand has launched the digital video campaign "The Mighty Shapeshifter" ahead of Father's Day?

20. Which online grocer has named Amit Nanda, a former Amazon India executive, as its new CEO?

21. Which company has announced the launch of AMRIT Plus, a premium pharmacy chain?

22. Which toy manufacturer has entered into a binding term sheet to acquire a 50% stake in educational and STEM toys brand, Play Panda, for a consideration of up to Rs 4.5 crore?

23. Which restaurant operator has launched Goodness To Go, a delivery-only food brand focused on salads, soups, and poke bowls?

24. Yum! Brands is selling which QSR division to private equity firm LongRange Capital for $2.7 billion?

25. Which QSR chain is marking its 30th year in the country with a customer-focused campaign running until 30 June?

26. Which natural diamonds brand has launched the 'Love, From Dad' campaign, featuring actor Pankaj Tripathi and his daughter, Aashi, for Father's Day?

27. Which government-backed e-commerce marketplace built on ONDC has launched its Father’s Day campaign 'Simply Papa'?

28. Which gifting platform has unveiled its Father's Day campaign “To Papa My Hero”?

29. Which on-demand diagnostics platform last week announced its new brand positioning, ‘Speed Meets Science’ with the launch of a new Digital Video Commercial (DVC)?

30. Which business group has announced the launch of a new hospitality project in partnership with Marriott International under the W Hotels brand?

31. The government has appointed Hitesh Joshi as the chairman and managing director (CMD) of which insurance company?

32. Which supply chain solutions provider has acquired a 14% equity stake in Maithri Aquatech, a leader in atmospheric water generation technology, for an undisclosed amount?

33. Which NCR-based realty developer has acquired complete ownership of The Horizon Residences in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, for Rs 250 crore by giving exit to existing promoter and lender?

34. Which company has launched i-choose, a new master brand that brings together its women’s intimate care portfolio under a single identity?

35. Which brand has launched Pronamel Kids toothpaste in India, marking its entry into the children's oral care segment?

36. Which footwear brand has launched the India adaptation of its global ‘Wonderfully Unordinary’ platform, featuring actress and brand ambassador Rashmika Mandanna?

37. Which brand has launched the digital campaign featuring actress Kareena Kapoor to highlight the role of RO purifier components in water purification systems?

38. Which liquid vaporizer brand that eliminates mosquitoes in just six minutes with its RNF Formula, i.e., Renofluthrin, has unveiled a new TVC?

39. Which sports equipment brand has launched the ‘Har Game Ke Liye Ready’ campaign during the Football World Cup 2026?

40. Porsche India has opened the brand’s largest Porsche Centre in India. Which city?

41. India has, for the first time, entered which luxury carmaker’s top 15 markets globally?

42. Which automaker has launched India-made Countryman C at Rs 47.5 lakh?

43. Which brand has launched its latest campaign, ‘#WontLetAcneWin’, during Acne Awareness Month?

44. Which smart kitchen technology brand has launched its Father’s Day campaign “The 1st Engineer of Our Lives,” featuring actor Jameel Khan?

45. Which footwear brand has launched the campaign ‘#2KadamExtra’ for Father’s Day?

46. Which real estate company has launched a campaign for its ‘Rainforest’ project in Kanjur, Mumbai?

47. Which financial services company has launched its Father's Day campaign, ‘Papa Pe Gayi Hai’?

48. Which consumer electronics retailer has launched ‘Baaptaa’, a Father’s Day campaign celebrating the many expressions of Fatherhood?

49. Which lubricant brand has launched the campaign ‘Bike Smooth, Toh Life Smooth’?

50. Which MNC is buying a majority stake in homegrown personal care firm Innovist, which owns digital-first brands such as Bare Anatomy, and Chemist at Play?

51. Which company last week announced signing a strategic partnership with American military vehicle maker AM General for distinct mounted artillery gun systems for the global market?

52. Which footwear company has announced the appointment of Sanjay Rao as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for India?

53. Which homegrown skincare brand from Sikkim has entered the Bhutan market?

54. Which industry body has appointed Rahul Vatts, Group Chief Regulatory Officer and Director, Corporate Affairs, Bharti Airtel as Chairperson for 2026-27?

55. Which e-commerce-enabled direct selling company has launched the digital campaign ‘#WellnessEveryDay’ for International Yoga Day?

56. Which healthy snacking brand has rolled out a new digital campaign in Tamil Nadu for its Makha Shaka snack range?

57. Which scooter brand has launched the campaign ‘The Streets Remember’, drawing on its partnership with the Argentina Football Association (AFA)?

58. Which smart watch brand has launched the campaign ‘Real Dads, Real Conversations’?

59. Which fashion platform has launched the campaign 'Father Figures', featuring actor Jaaved Jaaferi?

60. Which Japanese group has partnered with Varun Beverages Limited, PepsiCo India bottler, to franchise the CALPIS brand in India?

61. Northeast’s largest organic spice processing plant was inaugurated last week. Which state?

62. Rajendra Kumar Saboo has taken charge as the MD and CEO of which bank, with effect from June 1?

63. Which chocolate brand has expanded its portfolio with the launch of Dubai Chocolate, a variant inspired by the viral Kunafa chocolate trend that originated in Dubai?

64. Which luggage brand has partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP) to launch an exclusive Harry Potter collection in India?

65. Which Indian fitness equipment manufacturer Commonwealth Wrestling Championship Gold medallist and athlete Ritu Phogat as its brand ambassador?

66. Which power company has launched ‘Vidyut Dhaara’, a CSR campaign?

67. Which mutual fund has launched the ‘Papa Kasam’ investor education campaign on Father’s Day?

68. Ahead of Father's Day, which real estate company has unveiled the film 'The Little Golfer'?

69. Which beverage brand has unveiled a new campaign, inspired by a consumer insight of a growing tendency among tea drinkers to use additional tea leaves in pursuit of a stronger cup?

70. Which oil company has become the 28th Navratna amongst the central public sector enterprises?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1160 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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