Biz Quizzard 959

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period August 08 - 13. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which company has signed a definitive agreement with Ford Motor Co to acquire its plant in Sanand, Gujarat?

2. Which bank has recently received in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India to start a subsidiary that will look into human resources (HR) related issues?

3. Which dairy brand has launched the campaign “Doodh mein chemical locha”?

4. Which brand has launched the commercial ‘The Secret of Fine Taste’ for its range of Ameo Neo Mixer Grinders?

5. CEAT Tyres and which motorcycle brand came together on the occasion of Friendship Day to celebrate their long-standing affiliation, with the social media campaign ‘#KaroSafetySeDosti’?

6. Which company last week said it has acquired a hospital asset in Gurugram from Nayati Healthcare and Research NCR for around Rs 450 crore?

7. Which business group has elevated Varun Mehta as a director of its power arm?

8. Which MNC has agreed to buy Global Blood Therapeutics, the maker of a drug for sickle-cell disease, in a deal worth $5.4 billion?

9. Which two-wheeler brand has launched the campaign ‘#KhudKiSunLe’, featuring brand ambassador and actor Siddhant Chaturvedi?

10. Which Indian premium writing instruments and lifestyle accessories company has acquired Sheaffer, the 110-year-old iconic American manufacturer of writing instruments?

11. Which life insurance brand has launched the campaign ‘#DoTheSmartThing’ featuring actress Vidya Balan?

12. Which sports-tech company launched the ‘#MastiChadhegi’ campaign for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games?

13. Which telecom brand has launched a new campaign with the theme ‘Best ho raha hai aur bhi Behtar’?

14. Which luxury brand has unveiled a new Rakhi campaign with sibling-duo Arjun Kapoor and Anshula Kapoor?

15. Which premium snacking brand has introduced an gifting ambassador ‘Mr. BC’ and has launched a digital campaign?

16. Which agarbatti brand has launched a new ad, featuring cricketer and brand ambassador MS Dhoni seen in a Guruji avatar?

17. Which industry body has launched the campaign ‘Microfinance - har hausle ke saath’?

18. Which Singapore-headquartered Internet-of-Things (IoT) enabled global Water-Tech start-up has rebranded itself as ‘Boon’?

19. Which life insurance company has launched the ‘#BharosaPapaJaisa’ campaign for Raksha Bandhan?

20. Which film exhibition company has launched the film “Iss Andhere mein bahut Roshni hai (There is light in this darkness)” featuring actor Aamir Khan to celebrate its 25 years?

21. Which male grooming and lifestyle brand has launched the campaign “It’s Time” for its trademark Whisky Smoke EDP, featuring actor and brand ambassador Vicky Kaushal?

22. Which life insurance company last week announced the appointment of Sumithasri Eranti Venkataramagupta as Chairperson?

23. Which brand has launched its new campaign, with comedian Raunaq Rajani, to celebrate world underwear day?

24. Which lubricant brand has launched the film ‘Vachan Suraksha ka’ for Raksha Bandhan?

25. Which smart gadget brand has announced actor Prateek Gandhi as its brand ambassador?

26. Which fantasy sports and casual games platform has announced actress Rashmika Mandanna as brand ambassador?

27. Which company last week said it has concluded the acquisition of Europe-based holiday homes operator Bornholmske Feriehuse through its subsidiary DanCenter?

28. Which premium online laundry startup has bought out rival app-based laundry firm Maxclean’s B2B business for an undisclosed sum?

29. The India arm of which global Geospatial Intelligence Software (GIS) technology provider has completed the process of majority stake transfer to Agendra Kumar, its MD in the country?

30. Which company will acquire a portfolio of 1,753 MW of renewable energy generation capacity from Mytrah Energy (India) at an enterprise value of about Rs 10,530 crore?

31. Which intracity logistics marketplace has launched the campaign ‘Delivery Hai? Ho Jayega’?

32. Which senior-living community operator has announced plans to foray into the Pune market to serve senior citizens?

33. Which premium electric inter-city coach services brand has begun operations by commencing services on the Bhopal-Indore route?

34. Qualitest, a US-based quality engineering company, has acquired which Hyderabad-based software testing company?

35. Which Odisha-based startup has come up with India’s first app in the fishery sector for bulk purchases and doorstep delivery?

36. Which paint and décor company has rolled out the campaign ‘#FirstRoommates’ ahead of Raksha Bandhan?

37. Which sports nutrition brand has launched its latest campaign, 'Ladies Who Lift' starring Krishna Shroff?

38. Which drug firm last week said its Managing Director S Sridhar has resigned from the company?

39. Which online platform for property buyers and sellers has launched a new digital film unveiling its prime services, featuring actors Ayushmann Khurrana and Aparshakti Khurana?

40. Which company has become the first multinational technology firm to join the government’s open network for digital commerce (ONDC) platform?

41. Which company has entered into an agreement with app-based public transport operator Chalo to supply more than 5,000 electric buses over three years?

42. Which beverage brand has launched the ‘#DeshKaGarv’ campaign, celebrating India’s glorious post-independence journey?

43. Which hair oil brand has roped in comedian Swati Sachdeva for its latest campaign ‘ChampiOn’?

44. Which general insurance company has launched the film ‘#BandhanBharoseKa’ for Raksha Bandhan?

45. Which lifestyle brand has launched the digital film ‘#RespectAllBandhans’ that focuses on teaching people to respect all the relationships around them?

46. Which cashback and coupons site has launched the ‘Bachat Ki Azaadi’ campaign?

47. Which eyecare chain has launched the ‘#HarStoreTiranga’ campaign?

48. Which skincare brand has unveiled its '#Skindependence75' digital campaign to celebrate Independence Day?

49. Which paints brand has launched a campaign with the theme 'Soch sundar hogi tabhi toh desh sundar hoga'?

50. RBI has cancelled the licence of which cooperative bank in Pune, citing inadequate capital and earning prospects and failure to comply with various requirements of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949?

51. Which company has acquired a residential project with development potential of 2.5 million sq ft in Pune’s Kiwale locality through buyout of Sampada Realities?

52. Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) has announced the unveiling of a newer version of its Scorpio sport utility vehicle (SUV). What has it been branded as?

53. Which Japanese egg producer has begun producing and selling its quality eggs in India?

54. Which AI-based OTT recommendation and content discovery platform has announced the launch of its ‘Maze Karo Multiply’ campaign?

55. Which retail jewellery firm is setting up a handcrafted jewellery manufacturing unit in Bangladesh at an investment of Rs 200 crore to meet growing demand for handcrafted jewellery there?

Please mal your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 959 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!

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Biz Quizzard 958

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period August 01 - 06. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which hospital chain has acquired a majority stake in Aurangabad-based United CIIGMA Hospitals for Rs 300-400 crore?

2. Which celebration wear brand has launched the ‘#RakhiKaBroCode’ campaign?

3. Which edible oil brand has roped in actress Sandipta Sen as brand ambassador?

4. Which gifting platform has launched the campaign ‘#celebrateunsungheroes’ for Raksha Bandhan?

5. Which multilateral funding agency has appointed Auguste Tano Kouame as country director for India?

6. Zomato is restructuring its business to have multiple CEOs. What has the company been rebranded as?

7. Which tyre manufacturer has rolled out the Amperion brand for electric passenger vehicles and two-wheelers in India?

8. Which IT major has announced the opening of its Sydney Living Lab?

9. Which nutrition supplement brand has launched the anthem ‘Tu hai Taaqat' for its ‘#ProteinPledge’ campaign?

10. The introduction of which hospitality brand was announced in India with the signing of a management agreement for Bhopal’s Noor-Us-Sabah Palace?

11. Which paints brand has launched an ad for its ‘SmartCare Hydroloc’ featuring actor Ranbir Kapoor and badminton ace PV Sindhu?

12. Which charging solutions brand has roped in pace sensation Umran Malik as brand ambassador and has launched the ‘#FasterThanFast’ digital campaign?

13. Which makeup brand launched a music video on International Lipstick Day featuring actress Mouni Roy?

14. Which connected lifestyle brand has roped in actress Vaani Kapoor as the face of its X-Fit series smartwatch in India?

15. Which health drink brand has launched the film 'THE BOY WHO FAILED'?

16. Which fund has acquired 100% stake in the Shapoorji Pallonji Group’s SP Jammu Udhampur Highway?

17. Which power sector infrastructure investment trust has signed a share purchase agreement for acquisition of 100% stake in Raichur Sholapur Transmission Company (RSTCPL)?

18. Which global leader in animal nutrition and aquaculture has acquired a majority stake in Eruvaka, a tech solution developer for aquaculture ponds?

19. Which edtech company has announced a 100 per cent merger of Noida-based test-prep company Exampur for an undisclosed amount?

20. Which bank’s CSR arm has signed an MoU with Indian Institute of Science pledging Rs 107.76 crore to support three wings of the Bagchi-Parthasarathy Hospital coming up on the campus?

21. Gaurav Pandey will be the new MD and CEO of which realty firm from January 1?

22. Which gift and greeting cards major has launched the ‘Harr Rishtey Mei Dosti’ campaign for Friendship Day?

23. Which men's grooming brand has announced what it claims as the launch of India's first painless hair removal spray for men?

24. Which eyecare chain has launched the ‘Expert Who Cares’ campaign featuring actor Ayushmann Khurrana?

25. Which bath & body brand has signed actress Ananya Panday as its brand ambassador?

26. Which Ayurvedic hair and scalp care brand has roped in actor Ali Fazal for its anti-dandruff shampoo variant?

27. Which skincare brand has signed on actress Sonakshi Sinha as the brand ambassador for its skincare segment?

28. Consumer fresh food brand iD Fresh Food last week announced its foray into which new product segment?

29. Which biscuit brand has partnered with new-age mithai shop, Bombay Sweet Shop to create the Geniusly Sweet Collection?

30. Which recently-listed Indian company has broken into the latest Fortune Global 500 list and has been ranked 98th?

31. Which smartphone brand has unveiled the ‘#ProudtobeOP’ campaign for the launch of its latest variant?

32. Which company has signed a franchise agreement with global luxury brand Balenciaga to bring the brand to the Indian market?

33. Which company has acquired 4 toll road assets from Macquarie Asia Infrastructure at an enterprise value of Rs 3,110 crore?

34. Which digital engineering services company is elevating COO Nitesh Banga as the president and CEO, effective October 1?

35. Which Uttar Pradesh-based jeweller has rolled out a new campaign "Main Pratha Bhi Hoon, Main Pragati Bhi," featuring actress Yami Gautam?

36. Which spices brand has roped in actress Katrina Kaif as brand ambassador?

37. Which digital payments platform launched the digital film ‘#FirstDigitalPaymentExperience’?

38. Which tech-enabled bus travel start-up has launched a campaign dedicated to the essence of friendship?

39. Which quick service restaurant (QSR) chain has unveiled the ‘#TheLastSlice’ campaign for Friendship Day celebration?

40. Which MNC will acquire the maker of Roomba robot vacuum cleaner, iRobot Corp in an all-cash deal for about $1.7 billion?

41. Which beauty company has announced actress and former Miss World, Manushi Chhillar, as the new face of Advanced Night Repair, its #1 serum?

42. Which steel company has launched a new digital campaign featuring Olympic medallists, Lovlina Borgohain and Manpreet Singh?

43. Which D2C beauty & personal care brand has collaborated with premium frozen yogurt brand MyFroyoLand for the former’s latest campaign?

44. Which beverage brand has launched the campaign ‘sangharsh ka saath’ featuring actor Pratik Gandhi?

45. Which confectionery brand has unveiled a new campaign featuring Rohit Saraf and Alaya F to commemorate fresh breath day?

46. Which early-stage investment platform has launched two new products – Scalix and Compass ?

47. Which livelihood education company has launched a multi-film ad campaign “dignified ffreedom”?

48. Which luxury carpet maker has launched ‘The Didi’ campaign for Raksha Bandhan?

49. Which diagnostic services provider from India has announced plans to enter into the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bangladesh to foray into international markets?

50. Which beauty, fashion, and lifestyle destination will acquire LBB (Iluminar Media Pvt Ltd), a millennial-focussed lifestyle discovery platform?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 958 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!

rajeev kondapalli