Biz Quizzard 787

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

1. A union of five tea-growing and consuming countries was launched recently in Guizhou in China. What is it called?

2. Which car freshener brand has unveiled its new contextual campaign ‘#TwistZarooriHai’?

3. Which company has launched a new sports bike CBR650R in the country, priced at Rs 7.7 lakh (ex-showroom)?

4. Which MNC has appointed former Network18 Digital CEO Manish Maheshwari as MD of its India operations?

5. Which company has emerged the winning bidder for IL&FS’ wind assets portfolio?

6. Which food major has roped in longtime Anheuser-Busch InBev executive Miguel Patricio as its CEO from July 1?

7. Which company has partnered with the Department of Posts to modernise over 1.5 lakh post offices?

8. Which airline in India and Dubai-headquartered airline Emirates have signed a memorandum of understanding to enter into a reciprocal codeshare agreement?

9. Which business school in India last week signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Moscow School of Management, Skolkovo?

10. Private equity firm Blackstone will acquire which leading specialty packaging company in a deal worth $460 million (Rs 3,200 crore)?

11. OYO Hotels & Homes has launched an initiative through which it will curate unique experiences for customers. What is it called?

12. Which company has recently launched a new marketing campaign ‘Aspire to More’ for its range of premium home appliances?

13. Which online pharmacy and e-diagnostic player has unveiled the ‘#HealthForTheNation’ campaign?

14. Which brand has unveiled its first ever media campaign, ‘Fun at Work’ for women's wear Range?

15. Which Chinese consumer electronics company is launching intelligent home appliances like air-conditioners, washing machines, refrigerators in the country?

16. Which FM radio station has launched its ‘Mera Manifesto’ campaign, which intends to bring out people's manifestos instead of that of political parties?

17. The House of McNROE has unveiled a new packaging for which male grooming brand range of deodorants and launched the second TVC of the popular ‘#JustFriendsNoMore’ series?

18. Which company has launched theatre channel Spotlight on Airtel Digital TV?

19. Which Indian med-tech firm has become the world’s largest producer of chitosan medical sponges, a promising bio-material that has potential applications in wound care management?

20. Which company is buying Dhunseri Tea & Industries' branded packet tea business along with its brands 'Lal Ghora' and 'Kala Ghora' for a total consideration of Rs 101 crore?

21. Gaana has said it has become the first music app in India to cross which monthly active users’ milestone?

22. Which celebrity management firm has become the first such Indian company to enter China in partnership with local company E Stars Films?

23. Amit Jain is quitting as the Asia Pacific head of which MNC after a four-year stint?

24. Snack brand Kurkure has unveiled its mascot. What is it called?

25. Which ice-cream brand has launched its summer campaign, #WakaoMoment, focusing on celebrating moments of happiness?

26. Which oral-care brand has added more characters like Peppa Pig, Angry Bird, and Hello Kitty to its present range of kids’ toothbrushes and toothpaste that appeal to Indian children aged 3-14?

27. Which portal has acquired online pre-owned goods seller startup Zefo in a Rs 200-crore stock-and-cash deal?

28. Which company has launched its OTT platform ‘Watcho’, which will primarily focus on short-form content, including original series and user-generated content, besides live and ‘catch-up’ content?

29. GS Caltex India, a 100% owned subsidiary of GS Caltex Corporation, South Korea, has signed which cricketer as its brand ambassador?

30. From when will Maruti Suzuki stop selling diesel-powered vehicles?

31. Which brand has announced a new category of denims called GYMJNS?

32. Which fantasy sports platform has launched FanCode, an ad-free multi-sport aggregator platform, offering content, commerce and community engagement?

33. Which retail company will launch Go Sport, the French multi-sport brand, in India next month?

34. Which company has appointed Ravi Uppal, chairman and managing director of Steel Infra Solutions Private Ltd., as chairman of its subsidiaries Ring Plus Aqua Ltd. and JK Files (India) Ltd.?

35. Microsoft hit which market capitalisation mark for the first time on April 25, becoming the third technology giant to reach the symbolic milestone?

Please mail your answers before 12 pm next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 787 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 786

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

1. Reliance Jio has crossed which milestone customer mark in two-and-a-half years of its operations?

2. Which Indian company last week announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a portfolio of 42 approved, non-marketed abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) in the US?

3. Which advertising group has agreed to buy digital marketing firm Epsilon from Alliance Data Systems for $4.4 billion in cash?

4. Which business personality has been appointed as the Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of Belgium in Hyderabad?

5. Which online lingerie brand has announced the launch of its new television campaign ‘#PairItRight’?

6. Which menswear brand has announced the launch of a Mint collection, a range of formal shirts in refreshing shades of green through its campaign ‘Fresh Mints’?

7. RA Sankara Narayanan has been appointed MD & CEO of which bank until January 2020?

8. Karnam Sekar will take over as MD and CEO of which bank from July 1 until June next year?

9. Japanese material handling systems player Daifuku Co Ltd has acquired 100% stake in which Hyderabad-based manufacturer of conveying, material handling and automation systems?

10. Which bank has launched the campaign ‘#Just25’ to commemorate the completion of the bank’s journey of 25 years?

11. redBus has roped in which cricketer as brand ambassador?

12. Tanishq has roped in which actress as the new brand ambassador for South India?

13. Which MNC consumer electronics retailer has named chief financial officer Corie Barry as the next CEO?

14. Which online grocery delivery platform has launched its new campaign with the tagline "SuperMrs ka SuperMarket"?

15. Which general insurance company has launched its first campaign ‘#TheUnusualGift’ for health insurance?

16. Scentials Beautycare and Wellness Pvt. Ltd. has announced the launch of a skin care range crafted by former Miss Universe and actress Lara Dutta. What has it been branded as?

17. Which oil and gas company has appointed Ajay Dixit as its chief executive officer?

18. Which company’s South Africa-based subsidiary will acquire 30% stake in the connected healthcare firm Brandmed for an upfront cash consideration of ZAR 65 million (Rs 32 crore)?

19. Which company has acquired Spring Air, one of the top 10 manufacturers of bedding products in the world, for an undisclosed amount to expand its presence across India, Bangladesh, Srilanka and Pakistan?

20. Which 3 Indian companies have entered the list of top 20 fastest growing luxury brands globally, according to a study by Deloitte?

21. Which brand has launched a new product in its innerwear category by presenting India’s first scented vest range?

22. Which domain registration and web hosting company has launched a new digital advertising campaign for the .CO domain name?

23. Which smartphone brand has launched the ‘#BeBrilliant’ campaign starring actor Vicky Kaushal?

24. Which brand has launched the ‘EkDinKiChutti’ campaign for elections?

25. Which health drink brand has appointed cricketers Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer as its brand ambassadors?

26. Which personal care brand has launched a campaign for Hello Sun, its sunscreen range of products with natural extracts?

27. Which glass manufacturer has released its ad campaign, ‘Subway Baby’?

28. Which company is acquiring majority stake in Chennai-headquartered business solutions provider and listed enterprise Allsec Technologies in a transaction worth around Rs 270 crore?

29. Which company’s Singapore-based subsidiary has entered into a pact to sell stake in its fleet of six very large ethane carriers (VLECs) to Japanese shipping group Mitsui OSK Lines?

30. Which Indian business personality has been named by TIME magazine in its list of the 100 most influential people in the world?

31. Reliance Retail has become the first Indian retail company to clock more than which annual revenues milestone?

32. Reliance Retail has become the first Indian retailer to cross which stores count milestone?

33. Which company last week posted the highest quarterly net profit by any Indian private sector firm?

34. Which spirits company has launched the video 'Born Colourless'?

35. Which company has signed an agreement to sell a 49% stake in its airports business to the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and the National Investment & Infrastructure Fund (NIIF)?

36. The Times Group has forayed into beauty segment and will be launching salons across India under which brand?

37. Hyundai last week unveiled its new SUV ‘Venue’ at 2 venues across the world. One was on-board a cruise ship sailing the waters between Mumbai and Goa. Which was the other?

38. Which alcohol brand has launched a new campaign, ‘Be A King’, a narrative that bolsters individuals to seize their opportunity to shine?

39. Which Indian automobile company last week said it has forayed into the South Korean market?

40. Mondelez India and HUL have partnered to launch two new premium frozen desserts. Which 2 brands of Mondelez?

41. Tata Sponge Iron Ltd., a subsidiary of Tata Steel, is planning to change its name. What will be the new name?

42. Which Indian business personality has been elected an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society, U.K. for his service to the cause of science?

43. Which engineering and geospatial solutions company has launched MedTechConnect platform to bring medtech stakeholders together to address the country’s last-mile challenge in healthcare?

44. Which hotel chain last week launched the OPEN initiative for stronger interaction and engagement among the asset owner community in India?

45. Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd. last week touched which milestone production mark from its Pune assembly line?

Please mail your answers before 12 pm next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 786 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!

rajeev kondapalli