Biz Quizzard 1044

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period March 25 - 30. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which company has started clinical trials of tuberculosis vaccine candidate MTBVAC in India?

2. Which IT company plans to merge its two wholly-owned subsidiaries in the USA, including Born Group, to synergise business operations, optimise operational cost and reduce compliance risks?

3. Which lifestyle e-mobility startup has launched electric mountain bike ‘Stelvio’ and has roped in Ivan Vukomanovic, the coach of Kerala Blasters FC, as brand ambassador?

4. Which brand has introduced ‘Nutri-Licious’ frozen food packets, featuring Veggie KEBABS, Achari POCKETS, and Special Veggie POPS?

5. Mariam Mammen Mathew, CEO of Manorama Online, has been appointed chairperson of which industry body for a duration of two years effective from April 1, 2024?

6. Which omnichannel travel services company has signed cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin and actor Vikrant Massey as brand ambassadors?

7. Which organic food brand has unveiled a campaign featuring Chef Vikas Khanna for its Chole, and Besan?

8. Which beverage brand is back with its 'Joke in a Bottle' campaign, featuring comedian Kapil Sharma and cricketer Suryakumar Yadav?

9. Which skincare brand has launched the ‘#ExpertKiSunoExperimentMatKaro’ campaign, featuring actress Genelia Deshmukh?

10. Earthmoving and construction equipment manufacturer JCB India has achieved which cumulative production milestone in India?

11. Which professional salon brand has roped in cricketer Smriti Mandhana as its brand ambassador for the launch of its D2C skin care product segment set to take place in May 2024?

12. Which powdered beverage brand has launched the ‘Summer Break Bestie’ campaign?

13. Which pizza brand has launched its IPL campaign featuring Rajasthan Royals cricketers?

14. Which beverage brand has unveiled the campaign ‘India ke Khushiyon ka Vitamin’, featuring actress and brand ambassador Tamannaah Bhatia?

15. Which 2 & 3-wheeler tyre brand has launched a campaign featuring Chennai Super Kings cricketers MS Dhoni, Deepak Chahar, and Ruturaj Gaikwad?

16. Which trading and investment platform has launched the campaign 'Cut the Kit Kit, Get in the Market'?

17. Which multi-skilled gaming platform has launched a campaign featuring cricketer Smriti Mandhana to promote responsible gaming?

18. Which company has entered into an exclusive distribution partnership with Sanofi Healthcare India to promote and distribute its vaccine brands across private markets in India?

19. Which cement company will acquire 26 per cent equity of O2 Renewable Energy, a company engaged in the generation and transmission of renewable energy?

20. Which company has bought Odisha’s brownfield Gopalpur Port from the Shapoorji Pallonji Group (SP) for an enterprise value of Rs 3,350 crore?

21. Which company, which is into making cables & shifters for the automotive industry, has entered into an agreement with Aircom Group AG, Switzerland, to form a joint venture company?

22. Which ethnic wear company has announced plans to enter into ethnic silver jewellery segment with a new division under the “Rasamayi” brand?

23. Which company, the largest independent bottler of Coca-Cola in India, has announced the appointment of Costin Mandrea as its Chief Executive Officer?

24. Which packaged food manufacturer is set to enter the country’s Rs 3-lakh crore edible oil market with the acquisition of ‘Arati’ brand mustard oil from R R Proteins and Agro (RRPAL)?

25. Which Hong Kong-based apparel industry major is planning to set up its first garment factory in India as it has acquired 40 acres of land in Bhubaneswar for the manufacturing unit?

26. Which company has said its new store in Kolkata is India´s largest for beauty products?

27. Which oil refinery and retailer has named Alessandro Des Dorides, the former head of oil trading at Eni, as the new chief executive officer (CEO)?

28. Which automobile company has unveiled the campaign 'It's Unbelievable. It's Strong Hybrid'?

29. Which tea chain has launched a new cafe chain under the brand name Kaffee-La, marking its foray into the premium segment?

30. To offer the fastest stock trading and settlement service in the world, BSE and NSE last week started trading in an experimental (beta) version under T+0 settlement cycle. How many stocks?

31. Which fragrance brand has roped in actor Varun Dhawan as brand ambassador?

32. Which home-improvement retailer said it would buy building-products distributor SRS Distribution Inc. for about $18.25 billion in a bid to bolster its professional services business?

33. Which company has entered the colour cosmetics space with a new brand ‘Staze’, targeted at 18 to 24-year-olds?

34. Which global investment firm has partnered with Sanjiv Mehta, former CEO of HUL, to set up a consumer-focused joint venture that will buy equity stakes in Indian companies?

35. Which digital solutions provider in the visa services sector has announced the appointment of Manoj Dharmani as its CEO?

36. Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd. is gearing up to foray into which country in the coming financial year?

37. Which smartphone brand has launched the ‘Intelligence meets art’ campaign, featuring actors Kriti Sanon and Babil Khan for the upcoming launch of its premium phone?

38. Which eyewear company has launched the upcoming French eyewear brand, Le Petit Lunetier, as an exclusive partner in the India market?

39. Which sexual wellness superstore has launched the 'Every Desire Delivered' campaign?

40. Which company will invest Rs 50 crore for a 26% stake in a 600MW unit of Mahan Energen’s thermal power plant, marking a rare, strategic collaboration between the 2 conglomerates?

41. Which snack brand is targeting the South market with new 'Madras' and 'Tasty Saga' flavour mixtures launch?

42. Which face wash brand has unveiled a new campaign, featuring actors Shah Rukh Khan and Sanya Malhotra?

43. Which cough and cold brand has unveiled a television commercial to announce the launch of Roll-On for fast relief from headaches?

44. Which auto components manufacturer has acquired 100% of the steering wheels manufacturer TRW Sun Steering Wheels Pvt Ltd (TSSW)?

45. Arnab Banerjee, Managing Director & CEO of CEAT Ltd, has been elected as the new Chairman of which industry body?

46. Which company launched an agricultural produce procurement and farmer connect initiative - HyFarm, and pledged Rs 100 crore to revolutionise fresh produce procurement?

47. Which agrochemicals manufacturer has announced the acquisition of Sudarshan Farm Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd. (SFCL)?

48. L&T Finance Holdings Ltd. (LTFH) has changed its name, effective March 28. What is the new name?

49. Which domestic carrier has commenced its international operations with its inaugural overseas flight departing from Mumbai to Doha, Qatar?

50. Which commercial vehicles manufacturer last week said it will close its agricultural tractors business and related activities from March 31?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1044 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!

rajeev kondapalli

Biz Quizzard 1043

This edition marks the beginning of the 21st year for Biz Quizzard. Biz Quizzard 1 was posted on Quinkie, a Yahoo! Group, on March 21, 2004, and has not missed a single week in between till date. A big thank you to Murali Duggineni, and everyone who has been part of this journey during the past 2 decades. 
 

Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period March 18 - 23. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which NBFC that provides loans to affordable private schools and students to pursue higher education has acquired 1,000 schools owned by India School Finance Company across 14 States for Rs 126 crore?

2. Rathikant Basu, 82, passed away on March 17. He was Executive Chairman of which broadcaster between 1996 and 2001?

3. Fali Vakeel passed away on March 16. He was the former Vice Chairman of which advertising agency?

4. Which clinically backed, 100% natural and certified ayurvedic product brand announced its partnership with actress Huma Qureshi as both an investor and brand advocate?

5. Which company has unveiled the campaign ‘The Steel of India’?

6. Which pest control brand has launched the campaign 'Ab Raho Befikar' featuring actress Preity G Zinta?

7. Which loo discovery app has roped in cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur as brand ambassador?

8. Which RO water purifier brand has launched a campaign featuring the cast of sitcom series 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai'?

9. Which fashion brand has unveiled its latest campaign 'Workdrobe'?

10. Which Pune-based non-banking financial company (NBFC) last week said it has appointed senior HDFC Bank executive Arvind Kapil as its chief executive?

11. Which specialty coffee chain has appointed Rajat Luthra, former head of KFC India and Nepal, as the new CEO, effective April 1?

12. Harish Lakshman will be the new chairman of which auto components manufacturer from April 1?

13. Which digestive brand has announced the launch of its chewable antacid, available in two flavours, Tangy Lemon, and Zesty Orange?

14. Which beverage brand has launched a campaign featuring actor Kichcha Sudeep?

15. Which sweets and snacks brand has launched the 'Khulke Khilao Holi' campaign?

16. Which digestive brand has launched 'Achai ka Chatkara' campaign, honouring traffic manager Dorris Francis?

17. Which fashion retailer has roped in actors Kriti Sanon and Pavail Gulati as brand ambassadors?

18. Which electric bike manufacturer has launched its debut campaign ‘BUILT FOR GENERATION WHY’?

19. Which lubricant brand has launched the ‘Unstoppable Army’ campaign, revealing a behind-the-scenes film featuring Chennai Super Kings (CSK) players, including MS Dhoni?

20. Which MNC has named Kumar Venkatasubramanian as its India chief executive officer from May 1?

21. Which one-stop solution for making informed online education choices has launched the campaign “Dekho Sahi Ka Farak”?

22. Pradeep Das has been elevated as the CEO of which quick service restaurant (QSR) chain?

23. French international influencer marketing agency YKONE has bought a controlling stake in which Indian content and influencer marketing agency to foray into the Indian market?

24. Which MNC said it would spin off its ice cream unit, and cut 7,500 jobs in a new cost-savings programme?

25. Which crop protection and nutrition company has unveiled a patented insecticide called “Turner” to fight white grub and termites on a variety of crops?

26. Which company has launched a novel iron injection, Redshot FCM - fortified with the advanced Ferric Carboxymallose formulation, to address Iron Deficiency Anaemia?

27. Which chocolate brand has launched its IPL campaign 'First Coach'?

28. Which company has launched the campaign 'The Originals', featuring The Great Khali, for its flagship product, Pure Shilajit Resin?

29. Which smartphone brand has launched the campaign 'Be the Pro' for its latest series?

30. Which company last week named Dr Madhu Sasidhar as president and CEO of its hospital division?

31. Which oral care brand has launched a campaign for its mouthwash?

32. Which homegrown D2C charging solution brand has unveiled its latest campaign, featuring actor Kartik Aaryan?

33. Which mixer brand has unveiled its latest campaign ‘Switch the Scene’?

34. Which hospitality group has appointed Nikhil Sharma as the managing director and area senior vice president (ASVP) for South Asia, effective April 1?

35. IT major Wipro promoted Anne-Marie Rowland as the new CEO of which subsidiary, effective April 1?

36. Which bank has announced an association with PVR Inox for the naming rights of PVR’s 26 premium format auditoriums in 11 cinemas across eight cities?

37. Which American-owned spirits company has appointed Gaurav Sabharwal as Managing Director, India & South Asia?

38. Which learning platform has unveiled a new brand campaign 'The Power Behind You', featuring former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar?

39. Which lubricant manufacturer has roped in actor Shah Rukh Khan as brand ambassador?

40. The board of directors of which company has approved the acquisition of Bonatrans India Pvt Ltd, a railways and related service provider, by acquiring 94.25% stake for Rs 271 crore?

41. Which battery brand has roped in athlete Neeraj Chopra as new brand ambassador?

42. Which tiles, engineered marble, quartz, and bath ware brand has roped in actor Ranbir Kapoor as its brand ambassador?

43. Which QSR chain has forayed into a new category in India with the launch of Melts, and has launched the campaign 'No Interruption, Only Satisfaction' to promote it?

44. Which Brazilian homeware brand has entered the India market?

45. Which clothing and footwear brand has announced its foray in the women footwear segment with SS’24 women footwear collection "Shoes Don't Judge"?

46. Which hazelnut cocoa spread brand is celebrating 60 years with a collection of 11 persona jars, representing different personalities, and has launched a campaign featuring actor Ranveer Singh?

47. As part of its World Water Day initiative, which company has launched the social media campaign ‘The Power of HomePure Nova Pi-Water’?

48. Naveen Jindal, the chairman of Jindal Steel and Power, has been appointed as the president of which industry body?

49. Central Bank of India MD and CEO MV Rao has been elected as chairman of which industry body?

50. Which MNC last week unveiled its first battery electric operated vehicle, ID.4, for the Indian automobile market?

51. Which automobile company has elevated its Deputy Managing Director Saurabh Vatsa as Managing Director from April 1?

52. Which brand has launched the campaign ‘#PicturePerfect’ for its range of stylish fans?

53. Which brand has launched the 'unlock the future' campaign for its air conditioners?

54. Which brand has launched the "You Decide Your Bill” campaign for its air conditioners?

55. Which automobile marketplace has entered into a brand partnership with entertainment artist Badshah?

56. Which children’s clothing brand has roped in actress Genelia Deshmukh as brand ambassador?

57. Which room AC contract manufacturer has entered into a 50% joint venture with Telangana-based Radiant Group’s OEM fully automatic washing machines manufacturer Resojet Pvt Ltd?

58. Which company has entered into a licensing pact with US-based biopharma Pharmazz to commercialise the first-in-class innovative drug Centhaquine in India?

59. Which company said it has incorporated a wholly-owned subsidiary in the Netherlands to enhance the availability of various articles like spares, apparel, and motorcycle accessories in Europe?

60. Which airline was named as the ‘Airline of the Year’ at the Air Transport Awards 2024 held in Greece’s Athens recently?

61. Which drone manufacturer has launched Trishul, a border patrol surveillance drone?

62. Which food delivery platform has launched its IPL campaign, featuring actor Ranveer Singh and cricketer Chris Gayle?

63. Which platform has launched the ad ‘Buzzkill’, featuring tennis player Leander Paes, to promote its UPI offering?

64. Which stationery and art materials company has forayed into the school bag category by acquiring 51% stake in SKIDO Industries?

65. Which biscuit brand has launched an ad featuring actors Varun Sharma and Kunaal Roy Kapur for the ICC T20 World Cup starting June 1, 2024?

66. Which online gaming platform has unveiled an ad featuring cricketer MS Dhoni and actor Bobby Deol?

67. Which connected lifestyle brand has collaborated with artist Idris Ahmed to bring vibrant Holi watch faces to its smartwatches?

68. Which beverage brand has launched its latest campaign, featuring actress and brand ambassador, Kriti Sanon?

69. Which biscuit brand has launched its Holi campaign with the theme ‘jo auron ke khushi mein paye apni khushi’?

70. Amul has launched its range of fresh milk in which country?

71. Which hosiery brand has unveiled its latest ad, featuring actor Akshay Kumar?

72. Which Kerala-based brand, now part of Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting's Food portfolio, has unveiled its first television commercial, for its Sambar powder?

73. On World Water Day, which company presented 'RIPPLES OF OPTIMISM,' a documentary showcasing its unwavering commitment to water conservation and community empowerment?

74. Which rice bran oil has launched the television commercial ‘Cholesterol ki Safai ka specialist’?

75. Which business group last week committed Rs 5,000 crore towards social impact initiatives over five years, with a sharp focus on skill development?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1043 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli