Biz Quizzard 904

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

1. Which company has signed an agreement with HPCL to provide end-to-end EV charging stations at HPCL’s petrol pumps in multiple cities and at major highways across the country?

2. Which business group has appointed Mumbai International Airport (MIAL) chief Rajeev Jain as the chief executive officer (CEO) of its airports business?

3. Renault will soon pull the plug on the current generation of which SUV model in India?

4. Which speciality chemicals company has acquired Tristar Intermediates for an enterprise value of Rs 120 crore?

5. Which jewellery retailer has launched the campaign ‘Little Big Moments’?

6. Which MNC announced a $14.7 billion all-stock deal to buy cloud-based call center operator Five9 Inc in it’s largest-ever acquisition?

7. Which stationery brand has launched a campaign 'Get Well Soon India' where kids are seen creating a ‘Get Well Soon’ card for the country?

8. Which sleep solutions brand has roped in actress Alia Bhatt as it’s first-ever brand ambassador?

9. Blackstone has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling stake in which edtech startup for $250 million (about Rs 1,870 crore)?

10. Shiv Nadar has stepped down as managing director of which company he founded along with seven others in 1976?

11. Which Chinese social media and gaming giant has agreed to buy the rest of Sumo Group it doesn’t already own?

12. Which company has appointed ex-UB MD Shekhar Ramamurthy as executive deputy chairman of the company?

13. Which financial services startup has acquired Bengaluru-based TERA Finlabs, an AI-based risk tech SaaS platform, for an undisclosed amount?

14. Which healthcare firm has launched a campaign 'Know your Body Inside out, then workout', featuring celebrities Milind Soman and Gul Panag, for its body composition monitors?

15. Which soya brand has announced the launch of its very own e-cookbook, specially curated by celebrity chef Kunal Kapur?

16. Which MNC has acquired video-based social commerce app simsim?

17. Tower Infrastructure Trust (Tower InvIT) has acquired which shared telecom infrastructure solutions provider for Rs 900 crore and other milestone-based consideration?

18. Which wealth management entity has filed a draft prospectus for an Rs 800-900 crore initial public offering?

19. Godrej Appliances has forayed into the Indian dishwasher market under which brand?

20. Which company last week announced setting up a 1.3-Gw solar PV module manufacturing unit in Tamil Nadu, making it the largest such firm in India?

21. Reliance Retail plans to open around 5,000 all-in-one outlets across the country under which brand?

22. Which analytics company has appointed Amish Mehta, Chief Operating Officer since 2017, as the new CEO and MD for five years from October 1, 2021?

23. Which IT firm’s strategic investment arm has sold off around 20% stake in IntSights Cyber Intelligence Ltd for $19.17 million?

24. Nachiket Pantvaidya has returned to which company as the Group Chief Executive Officer?

25. Which personal hygiene brand has launched its first-ever digital campaign for its toilet seat disinfectant spray, featuring actress Delnaz Irani?

26. Which group has launched a new version of its campaign titled 'RuknaNahiHai' to celebrate the undying spirit of the Indian contingent to Olympics?

27. Which telecom brand has launched a campaign featuring actor Vinay Pathak for its 'Hero unlimited plan'?

28. Which startup, cofounded by celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor, has acquired Indian food tech firm Zelish for an undisclosed sum?

29. How many India-based companies are in the world’s top 10 business process management (BPM) providers, as per a ranking by research firm Everest of the top 50 BPM firms?

30. Which company has acquired US-based kids learning platform Epic in a $500 million cash-and-stock deal?

31. Which professional services and investment management company has appointed former JLL India chief Ramesh Nair as its CEO for India and MD, Market Development for Asia?

32. Which offline-to-online commerce platform has announced a ‘free-delivery’ initiative for businesses?

33. Which automobile company has announced the implementation of new brand design and logo across all its 150 dealerships in India?

34. Which bike taxi platform has announced the launch of its new digital marketing campaign ‘#NoStressSawari’?

35. Which oral contraceptive brand has launched a campaign titled ‘#UnwantedGyaanSeSavdhaan’?

36. Which eyewear brand has launched its new ad film 'be who you are'?

37. Which paint company has launched an advertising campaign for Weatherbond PRO, an exterior emulsion for extreme weather conditions?

38. Which logistics major has launched a global brand campaign ‘keep up with the clicks’?

39. Which company has launched its Olympics campaign ‘Jeet Ka Padak’?

40. Which company has signed an eight-year contract with the New York Road Runners (NYRR) to extend its title and technology sponsorship of the New York City Marathon through 2029?

41. Which advertising agency has announced Debarpita Banerjee as CEO?

42. Asia-focused PE firm PAG has acquired a controlling stake in which contract development and manufacturing outsourcing (CDMO) company with a focus on complex pharmaceutical products?

43. Which online trucking platform has become the 16th Indian startup to enter the coveted unicorn club after its latest funding round?

44. Which luxury carmaker last week drove in its first set of green cars in India under the e-tron badging, costing Rs 1 crore and above (ex-showroom)?

45. Which broadband technology company will acquire Clearcomm Group, a leading Network Integration company in the UK, at an enterprise valuation of around Rs 160 crore?

46. Which value fashion retailer has signed definitive agreements to acquire assets of Unlimited retail business from Arvind Lifestyle Brands Ltd (ALBL) for a cash consideration?

47. Which quick service restaurant (QSR) chain has launched its nationwide campaign, ‘#HaathBadhaoIndia #VaccineLagaoIndia’?

48. Dabur India last week announced its foray into the syrups and spreads category with the launch of which brand?

49. Which intimate wear brand announced the launch of its new brand campaign ‘#DekhoMaineKyaKiya’, encouraging women to give shape to their inner desires?

50. Maruti Suzuki India last week said it has crossed which cumulative sales milestone in rural markets of India?

51. Which electric vehicle manufacturer has launched the ad ‘Many Colours. All Green.’?

52. Which US solar equipment maker has earmarked at least $350 million for investment in a manufacturing facility in India, drawn by the government’s incentive schemes for local production?

53. Which matrimony portal has roped in Punjabi actress Sonam Bajwa for its ‘#FixYourMatchYourWay’ social and digital media campaign?

54. Which company has rolled out its latest digital film 'Dates or Best Rates Film' that aims to create awareness for benefits of organised car buying and selling?

55. Which brand has directly named rival Reckitt’s Harpic in a new campaign, claiming superiority on the specific aspect of tackling malodour?

56. Max Bupa Health Insurance has rebranded itself. What is the new name?

57. Which sports apparel and accessories brand has partnered Indian mixed martial arts athlete Ritu Phogat, furthering its mission of engaging, empowering, and inspiring athletes everywhere?

58. Which sports brand has launched ‘celebration of sports’ campaign, featuring actor Tiger Shroff and brand athletes?

59. Which MNC’s secretive research unit last week said it will launch Intrinsic, its new robotics software and artificial intelligence project?

60. Zomato made a stellar debut on the bourses last week with its market capitalisation briefly crossing which milestone value on the first day?

61. The ministry of foreign affairs of which country last week launched the video game ‘Land of Wonders’ in India?

62. Which company has announced the acquisition of an 8.9-MW distributed solar portfolio from Statkraft India, marking its first acquisition this fiscal?

63. Which group has launched the campaign ‘Together, we are limitless’ to communicate and take further its new vision "limitless", inspired by the teachings of its founders?

64. Which navigation app has launched the ad ‘Baraat In A Funeral’ with the positioning ‘Finding Address Made Simple’?

65. Tata Boeing Aerospace (TBAL) last week announced which delivery milestone for the fuselage it has fabricated for the AH-64 Apache combat helicopter?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 904 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!

rajeev kondapalli

Biz Quizzard 903

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

1. Amazon India recently launched its first Digital Kendra, a brick and mortar resource centre that will assist kiranas and small enterprises to go digital. Which city?

2. Which luxury watch brand has collaborated with Nintendo to launch a limited edition Super Mario Watch?

3. Which Kolkata-based group has bought a 108-year-old prime commercial building owned by HSBC at Horniman Circle in South Mumbai’s Fort locality for over Rs 83 crore?

4. Which company has acquired a majority stake in The Real Kashmir News and consolidated its presence in the Kashmir Valley?

5. Which advertising agency has elevated Kulvinder Ahluwalia as CEO?

6. The number of SIP account registrations in June crossed which milestone mark?

7. Amul recently won its first trademark violation case outside India. Which country?

8. Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) has shifted the production of which model from the Manesar facility to Suzuki Motor Gujarat´s (SMG´s) plant in Ahmedabad?

9. Which digital broker has become the first in the country to launch a feature that allows users to apply for initial public offerings (IPOs) before the actual IPO opening in the markets?

10. Which MNC has appointed Daisy Chittilapilly as its new president of India and SAARC region?

11. The market capitalisation of Adani Group’s listed entities crossed which milestone mark in the first week of FY22?

12. Which MNC has agreed to acquire Risk-IQ, a security software maker?

13. Which food delivery platform has elevated Phani Kishan, the company’s vice president of strategy and investments, to the position of cofounder?

14. Which global sportswear major has signed 15 Indian athletes and three para-athletes, who will represent the country in national and international events at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics?

15. Which jewellery retailer has launched its latest campaign 'Fair Price Promise', outlining the benefits of standardised pricing?

16. Which homegrown caffeinated personal care brand has launched the ‘#GetTheGoodDose’ initiative to encourage millennials to get the COVID-19 vaccine?

17. Which electrical appliances manufacturer has roped in actor Tiger Shroff as brand ambassador?

18. Which oil and gas logistics company and Dutch tank storage provider Royal Vopak have formed a new joint venture in the LPG, chemicals storage and handling business?

19. Thailand-based utility Global Power Synergy Public Company (GPSC) has acquired a 41.6% stake in which Indian green energy company for 14.82 billion Thai baht (Rs 3,388 crore)?

20. Which country will become the first to adopt UPI standards for its QR deployment?

21. How many private-sector lenders have agreed to pick up 9.9% each in a company that will manage and eventually resolve stressed assets owned by a state-initiated bad bank?

22. Which FMCG company has announced the appointment of Naveen Pandey as its Chief Executive Officer?

23. Which entity last week announced its ‘Public Sector Startup Ramp’ in India with an aim to help early-stage public sector-focused technology start-ups build solutions on its platform?

24. State-run power giant NTPC last week said its arm, NTPC REL, will set up the country’s first green Hydrogen Mobility project in which region?

25. Which dating app is partnering with Netflix as its official casting partner for the Indian dating reality show titled IRL: In Real Love?

26. Which direct-to-consumer (D2C) firm is entering into beauty products market under the Cosmos brand?

27. Which snack brand has introduced special ‘@ Home’ packs and has launched a campaign featuring actor Ishaan Khatter?

28. Which Ayurvedic antacid brand has roped in actors Rakesh Bedi and Guddi Maruti in its new campaign?

29. Which laptop brand has launched a new campaign with the positioning 'Bilkul Dost Jaisa'?

30. Which cooperative has launched a new product – ‘Jackfruit Eclairs’ – in the market?

31. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) last week barred which MNC from signing on new debit, credit, or prepaid customers to its card network in the country from July 22?

32. Which NYSE-listed real estate investment trust and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners are planning to jointly invest more than $2 billion in institutional data centres across India?

33. Which FMCG major has acquired a 60% stake in Apcos Naturals, which owns the ‘Just Herbs’ brand of Ayurvedic hair & skin products, for an undisclosed consideration?

34. Which company last week unveiled ‘XPRES,’ an exclusive brand for the fleet segment?

35. Which direct-to-consumer women’s wellness brand has forayed into nutraceuticals segment by announcing the introduction of ‘Uplift’, a nutrition drink mix?

36. Which company is diversifying its tobacco business as it gets into the manufacture and export of nicotine and nicotine derivatives (like nicotine salts) to the European Union and the US markets?

37. Which entity has acquired a majority stake in cloud services start-up cloudxchange(dot)io?

38. Which Unani blood purifier brand has unveiled the second phase of ‘Sachai Andar. Achchai Bahar’ campaign?

39. Which beverage company has announced its diversification into the dairy category with the launch of a range of flavoured milk products named Smoodh?

40. Which conglomerate has said it will enter the boutique lifestyle hotels segment with brand ‘Storii’?

41. Which social content hub from Zee has rolled out a front runner game on web, ‘Happu Ki Nikali Savaari’ for Zee’s show ‘Happu Ki Ultan Paltan’ airing on &TV and streaming on Zee5?

42. Which eyewear brand has roped in actress Taapsee Pannu as its new face in India?

43. Which Finnish smartwatch maker has roped in former HMD Global executive, Ajey Mehta’s venture Gamsa as a go-to-market partner to re-enter India’s wearable market?

44. Which company last week announced the launch of the 'Spotlight North East' storefront on its marketplace?

45. Which quick service restaurant (QSR) chain has launched a new ad campaign for its ‘Stunner Menu’?

46. Which networking platform for professionals has launched a digital campaign with the positioning 'Grow like you are meant to'?

47. Which lifestyle consumer electronics products manufacturer has roped in actress Jacqueline Fernandez as brand ambassador?

48. Which edtech startup has acquired a majority stake in AI-enabled personalised learning platform Pedagogy?

49. Which carmaker last week launched the Huracan STO model in India priced at Rs 4.99 crore (ex-showroom)?

50. Which packaged water company has announced its foray into the personal hygiene segment with the launch of hand purifiers and has launched the campaign ‘#ForTheLoveOfHands’?

51. Which online furniture rental start-up has launched what it claims to be the world’s first furniture subscription service, named UNLMTD?

52. LT Foods has expanded its product portfolio in the health segment with fortified everyday basmati rice with the positioning ‘Poshan Waala Chawal’. What has it been branded as?

53. Which bicycle brand has launched the ‘#FunTurns25’ campaign to celebrate its 25 years?

54. Which business group has unveiled the ‘Aayega India’ campaign to support and cheer Team India at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?

55. Which audio accessories brand has signed a one-year endorsement deal with actress Pooja Hegde?

56. Which mutual fund has launched the campaign ‘#DateyRaho’ saluting the resilience of investors?

57. Which audio-only social networking app has launched its new direct messaging feature, Backchannel?

58. Private equity firm Mandala Capital has bought out which cold chain solutions firm, increasing its stake from 30% to more than 99%?

59. Which social media platform last week announced that it is rolling out emojis with sound, called “Soundmojis”?

60. Which company last week filed its draft prospectus with Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to raise Rs 16,600 crore ($2.2 billion) through a public issue?

61. Which MNC has become the world’s second biggest smartphone maker over the past quarter following an 83% jump in shipments, according to preliminary estimates by Canalys?

62. Which tech major said it is working closely with the Malaysian government to help that country develop a digital economy by offering training for the creation of more digital jobs?

63. Which company has acquired a controlling 50.1% stake in Bengaluru-based Bioneeds India Private Limited, after acquiring a significant minority stake earlier in March?

64. Which gift and greeting cards major last week announced its foray into the beauty and personal care products segment as part of business expansion plans?

65. Which company will be buying as much as 67% in homegrown search provider Justdial for about $700 million or Rs 5,222.8 crore?

Please mail your answers before 12 pm next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 903 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!

rajeev kondapalli