BIZ QUIZZARD

Biz Quizzard 1177

2026-10-18T12:00:00.000+05:30

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

1. Which company has launched its globally recognised Colorcoat range of pre-painted steel products in India?

2. Which company has begun manufacturing colour-coated steel at its plant in Bokaro, Jharkhand?

3. Rajasthan’s pollution control board has revoked which company’s operating consent for its Alwar brewery and ordered its closure, citing particulate emissions nearly 8 times above the permitted limit?

4. Which business group has appointed Harshad Jain as CEO of its FMCG business, effective October 12?

5. Which gaming company’s founder Nitish Mittersain has stepped down as MD and transitioned to the role of non-executive director, effective October 11?

6. Which Retail REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) has appointed Siddharth Nawal as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer-designate?

7. Which tile-fixing solutions brand has appointed actor Ranveer Singh as its brand ambassador, and launched the campaign “Tile Expert Ka Tile Adhesive”?

8. Which technology company has appointed actor and dancer Raghav Juyal as its brand ambassador in India, and launched the campaign 'Smooth Moves, Smoother Service!'?

9. Which at-home beauty and salon services platform has announced actress Vaani Kapoor as the face of its upcoming brand campaign series?

10. Which Indian business personality has been awarded the Chevalier de l’Ordre national de la Légion d’Honneur (Knight of the National Order of the Legion of Honour), France’s highest civilian award?

11. Which company has entered into an agreement to acquire Falcon Agrifriz Foods’ frozen potato processing business in Gujarat, India?

12. Which beverage brand has launched its Durga Pujo campaign, ‘Ekshathei Gold- Being Together is Gold’?

13. Which brand has unveiled the film ‘Heera Kehta Hai’, featuring actress Yami Gautam Dhar, to showcase fine jewellery?

14. Which jewellery retailer has roped in actress Pratibha Ranta as brand ambassador?

15. Which jewellery brand has launched a campaign, featuring actress Triptii Dimri, for Adhyantara, its latest jewellery collection?

16. Which footwear brand has launched ‘Greatest of Today’ (G.O.T.), a campaign featuring actors Tamannaah and Lakshya Lalwani as brand ambassadors?

17. Which footwear brand has launched its Autumn-Winter campaign, ‘Our Kinda 9-5’, focusing on how young consumers split their time between work and after-hours plans?

18. Which hospitality company has released a new campaign film featuring its global brand ambassador Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as part of its ‘Stay in the Moment’ platform?

19. Which kitchen and home solutions brand has launched its Diwali campaign featuring actress Dia Mirza?

20. Which MNC has partnered with Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TPMV) to produce vehicles in India using the latter’s platforms for supplying to more than 50 countries worldwide?

21. Which company has launched Shunya, a new eyewear collection inspired by Indian music, featuring 37 styles across eyeglasses and sunglasses?

22. Which diagnostic services provider this week said its subsidiary has acquired the remaining 30% equity stake in Centrapath Labs?

23. Which activewear brand has released a campaign film built around the thought ‘Maa Aschhe. Boshe Thaki Ki Kore?’, or ‘Maa is coming. How can we possibly sit still?’?

24. Which bakery brand has launched its festive campaign, ‘Unwrap the Joy of Celebrations’, built around six rituals and traditions associated with celebrations in West Bengal?

25. Which brand has launched a campaign, featuring actress Medha Shankr, for its Anti-Hairfall range?

26. Which on-demand hyperlocal delivery service has released a new brand film ‘Toh Pehle Bata Deta’, featuring actor Manoj Pahwa?

27. Which men’s jewellery brand has unveiled a new campaign, featuring cricketer Rohit Sharma and music composer Anirudh Ravichander?

28. Which online pharmacy for super-specialty and critical care medicines has unveiled the film ‘Kuch Hoga Toh Batana’ for its ‘Care for the Caregiver’ initiative?

29. Which Ayurvedic cough syrup brand has launched the campaign “Honey aur Herbs ka Fusion, Khaansi ka Asardar Solution”?

30. Which hospitality major has announced the debut of its luxury brand, LXR Hotels & Resorts, in India with the opening of The Den Bengaluru?

31. Which software-as-a-service company said it will acquire New York-based SaaS management platform Torii?

32. Which company has expanded its beverage portfolio with the launch of Joyland flavoured milk?

33. Which beauty and personal care company has unveiled a new corporate identity and logo, along with the tagline ‘Where Beauty Evolves’?

34. Which colour cosmetics brand has launched its new ‘Alter Ego’ collection with a campaign featuring brand ambassador and actress Tamannaah Bhatia?

35. Which beauty brand has launched the campaign “Iss Festive Thoda Aurr”?

36. Which paint company has unveiled its new Pujo film ‘Mon Jitey Nilo’?

37. Which chocolate gifting brand has launched its festive campaign '#ThisNokJhokIsSweet'?

38. Which paint brand has launched the campaign ‘Naya Ghar’?

39. Which mattress brand has launched its Durgo Pujo campaign ‘Ei Pujate, Upgrade Korun, Aramei Thakun’?

40. Canadian billionaire Prem Watsa’s Fairfax Financial Holdings will acquire a majority 60.72% stake in which bank for 52,878 crore ($5.5 billion)?

41. Which oil and gas logistics company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire an 89.8% stake in Dubai-based Tristar Holdings for an equity consideration of $809 million?

42. Which lifestyle and community platform for adults aged 50 and above has announced actor, entrepreneur and fitness enthusiast Suniel Shetty as its brand ambassador?

43. Which natural diamond jewellery brand has appointed actor Sharvari as its first brand ambassador?

44. Which online bus ticketing platform has launched the campaign ‘Bus Travel Ka Tareeka Badal Raha Hai’?

45. Which smartphone brand has launched the campaign 'There’s Always More to Find', featuring cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle?

46. Which financial services company has launched a 37-day festive campaign titled ‘Sapno Ka Celebration’?

47. Which travel fintech brand has launched ‘Travel Unreasonably’, a digital-first campaign built around the idea that people do not always need a specific reason to travel?

48. Which body lotion brand has launched the campaign “Softness Aisi, Dil Dhoondhe Choone Ke Bahane.”?

49. Which watch brand has featured actress and brand ambassador Sharvari in its latest Diwali campaign, spotlighting the Ophelia Mini Mesh in Rose Gold?

50. Which pharma company will invest €48 million to acquire a 70% stake in Belgium-based biotechnology company Armed Cell Therapeutics?

51. Which consumer good maker, known for its deodorant brand, has appointed Manoj Gadgil as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO)?

52. Mayank Jain has joined which property platform as chief executive officer, effective October 1, 2026?

53. Which basmati rice brand has appointed actress Yami Gautam Dhar as its brand ambassador?

54. Which sportswear and athleisure brand has appointed cricketer Suryansh Shedge as its brand ambassador?

55. Which company has launched its ‘Four Years Sorted’ campaign, centred on its four-year unconditional warranty for select water purifiers?

56. Which automobile company has launched the campaign film 'The Real Steal'?

57. Which platform has unveiled a new film 'Pehle jaanch, phir sawaari', highlighting its pre-delivery inspection (PDI) service for new and pre-owned cars?

58. Which mental health service provider has launched ‘#UnpackTheBaggage’, a public awareness campaign?

59. Which children’s footwear brand has launched ‘U/A: Free the Child’, a new brand campaign targeting children aged 8 to 13?

60. A joint venture between which company and Sunshine Healthcare has signed an agreement with the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka to set up a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in the island nation?

61. Which Canada-based subsurface engineering firm has announced that it is set to enter the Indian market?

62. Which home décor and lifestyle brand has launched its first Kansa collection, featuring actress Bhumi Pednekar and her sister Samiksha Pednekar?

63. Which Korean skincare brand has signed actress Nitanshi Goel as its first brand ambassador in India?

64. Which lifestyle brand has launched its festive campaign, ‘Your Kinda Gifts, for Your Kinda People’?

65. Which Marie biscuit brand has launched ‘My Pujo Moment of Gold’, a campaign inviting consumers across West Bengal to share personal memories from the festive season?

66. Which electric scooter brand has launched ‘The Sway Wave’, a new TVC built around the colour-shifting spectral finish of its recently launched dual-tone variant?

67. Which fabric brand has launched ‘Tag Check Kiya Kya?’, a campaign encouraging consumers to check fabric labels before buying clothes?

68. Which beverage brand has launched ‘Don’t Go Na’, a seven-episode digital micro-drama series centred on festive gatherings, hospitality and a budding connection?

69. Which AI brand has launched its festive campaign, showcasing new Hindi voices Neer and Leher for users?

70. Which electric two-wheeler maker’s wholly owned subsidiary has received regulatory approval on October 15 to distribute and service insurance policies?

71. Which IT services company, through its step-down subsidiary, has executed a definitive agreement to acquire a 20% stake in US-based startup FLARRE(dot)AI, Inc. for $2,000 in cash?

72. Which agri-input company has introduced Tembotrax, an early post-emergence herbicide containing ‘Tembotrione 34.4% SC’, for weed management in maize and sugarcane cultivation?

73. Which Raipur-based smart TV brand has appointed actor Vicky Kaushal as its brand ambassador and launched its first major national campaign?

74. Google has brought which actress into its Android family as part of a global collaboration that brings together Bollywood and Formula 1?

75. Which telecom brand has launched India’s first prepaid family plan offering users the flexibility to share data with family members, whenever someone is running low on data?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1177 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1176

2026-10-11T12:00:00.000+05:30

Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period October 05 - 10. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation has acquired a 49% stake in a unit of which renewable energy company for Rs 375 crore?

2. Which company has received final approval from the US health regulator to manufacture and market Perampanel tablets in various strengths?

3. Which nutraceutical contract manufacturer has appointed Sundeep Talwar as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO)?

4. Which life insurance brand has rolled out 'Har Kal Aasaan' tagline with new brand identity?

5. Which health and hygiene brand has launched the campaign ‘Life Hard Nahi, Aapka Paani Hard Hai’, featuring actress Parul Gulati, for its Water Softener range?

6. Which smartphone brand has launched the campaign ‘Jitna Bada Dil, Utni Badi Selfie’, featuring actors Bobby Deol and Divyenndu Sharma?

7. Which footwear brand has unveiled a new campaign under its global ‘Feel It All’ platform, featuring brand ambassador and cricketer KL Rahul?

8. Which camera maker has launched ‘The Creator’s Cut’, a campaign focused on video-first storytelling and creators across food, fitness and festive content?

9. Which lifestyle brand has launched the campaign ‘Always Holding Your Hand’, featuring actress and brand ambassador Kriti Sanon, for its bags?

10. Which company has raised its stake in Satiya Nutraceuticals, owner of plant-based nutrition and personal care brand Plix, to 84.09%?

11. Which former Union minister has turned entrepreneur and launched vegan pet food brand ‘Woofly’?

12. Which eyewear brand has announced actor Ranveer Singh as brand ambassador for India?

13. Which health food and nutrition brand has partnered with actress Sara Ali Khan as its brand ambassador?

14. Which brand has named actor and director Farhan Akhtar its first Indian Brand Ambassador for watches?

15. Which brand has unveiled the campaign ‘Skin Barrier Strong. Toh Skincare Routine On’ for its moisturiser range?

16. Which brand has released a new film featuring actress Pratibha Ranta to showcase its gourmand fragrance collection?

17. Which company has launched a three-film campaign for its Luxuriem range of premium four-door refrigerators, bringing back the brand's iconic jingle in a new format?

18. Which ride hailing platform has unveiled a new campaign to promote its First Ride Free offer for eligible new riders?

19. Which almond brand is launching a new festive campaign ‘Badam for EveryBuddy’ and giving consumers a reason to rethink their Diwali gift list?

20. Which jewellery brand unveiled ‘Her Again’, a collection that draws on India’s spice heritage as its central design language, featuring sitarist and composer Anoushka Shankar as campaign muse?

21. Which jewellery brand unveiled Padmika, a 22-karat gold festive collection inspired by Goddess Lakshmi, ahead of the festive season?

22. Which egg brand has appointed actor Boman Irani as its brand ambassador and launched the campaign 'Turn Your Day Sunny Side Up'?

23. Which brand has launched its Apex Power Bank Series with a new brand film built around the proposition ‘Power That You Can Bank On’?

24. Ravi Sam, MD of Adwaith Lakshmi Industries Pvt. Ltd and Adwaith Textiles Pvt. Ltd, Coimbatore, has been elected as Chairman of which industry body for 2026-27 to 2027-28?

25. Which mobility-focused engineering and R&D technology company has appointed Faiz Ahmad as its Chief Executive Officer with effect from November 1, 2026?

26. Which company has named actress Sreeleela as the Vibe Face of its smartphones?

27. Which company has appointed actress Rashmika Mandanna as brand ambassador for its Imaging Solutions business, covering Electronic Imaging, instax and Photo Imaging?

28. Which Pune-based real estate developer has unveiled ‘Zameen Se Rishta’, a new campaign for Land of Dreams, its 63-acre plotted development in Vadgaon Lonavala Growth Corridor?

29. Which brand has launched its festive campaign ‘A Doughnut For Every Moment #ThisOneStays'?

30. Which healthcare company has entered into an agreement to exclusively operate and manage Mission of Mercy Hospital and Research Centre on Park Street in Kolkata?

31. Which automotive retail software provider has appointed Sudhakar Ramakrishna as President and Chief Executive Officer?

32. Which audio products brand has entered the 5G smartphone category with the launch of One 5G?

33. Which zero-added-sugar beverage brand has appointed Palash Arneja as Founder and chief executive officer?

34. Which consumer electronics brand has launched its Power+ Led Tv, which comes with an in-built battery designed to keep the television running during power outages for up to three hours?

35. Which Pune-based real estate developer has appointed actor Ranbir Kapoor as its brand ambassador?

36. Which tyre company has partnered with Punjabi singer, actor and car enthusiast Parmish Verma for "Drive Thru," a track from his debut album Victory Lap featuring Wazir Patar?

37. Which crypto investing and trading platform has launched a campaign featuring actors Ronit Roy and Darsheel Safary to introduce a new feature, Market Protect?

38. Which paint brand has launched the campaign ‘A Stroke Unmatched’?

39. Which brand has launched ‘Designed for a Better You’, a campaign featuring two films for its Klip-N-Store Glass Containers and Vita Rich Slow Juicer?

40. Which global alternative investment major has acquired a 10.5 million sq ft logistics portfolio from ESR India for $450 million (Rs 4,300 crore)?

41. India is set to get its first public American university, with the University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) receiving a Letter of Intent (LoI) from the University Grants Commission (UGC) to establish a campus. Which city?

42. Which company has partnered with Norwegian renewable energy technology company Ocean Sun to introduce the latter's innovative membrane-based floating solar technology in India?

43. State-owned Power Finance Corporation’s arm, PFC Consulting, on October 6 transferred a project special purpose vehicle (SPV), Satara Power Transmission, to which company?

44. Which electronic manufacturing services major has entered into a joint venture agreement with Gemtek Technology Co to manufacture optical transceivers and other telecom products in India?

45. Which agri input company has launched Fujita, a systemic fungicide for the control of rice blast (Pyricularia oryzae), one of the major fungal diseases affecting paddy cultivation?

46. Which Korean company is entering India with the launch of its QSR brand Bibigo Bapsang?

47. Which battery brand has announced its entry into the mosquito protection category with the launch of India’s first portable liquid vaporizer?

48. Which company has acquired 100% of Purvi Gems & Jewellery (India) for Rs 9 crore in an all-cash transaction?

49. Which diesel and natural gas engines manufacturer has announced the appointment of Gbile Adewunmi as MD?

50. Actor Varun Dhawan has joined which biofortified staples brand as an investor and brand ambassador?

51. Which brand has collaborated with actor Akshay Kumar for its fashion luggage business?

52. Which brand has expanded its value-added portfolio with the launch of Chicken Jhol Momos in a frozen format?

53. Which hair oil brand has launched ‘Shanti Se Poocho’, an AI-led initiative that introduces ‘Shanti’, a digital companion designed to help women navigate everyday questions and decisions?

54. Which camphor brand has launched ‘Shubh Shuruat’, a digital film centred on the rituals and traditions associated with Navratri?

55. Which saree brand has launched the campaign “Aap se hi poora, har shringaar” for its ‘Solah Shringaar’ collection?

56. Which brand has launched the campaign ‘Itna Drama Kyun?’, featuring actress Vidya Balan, for its towels and bedsheets?

57. Which brand has unveiled a new campaign for its Gentle Baby Wash, centred on the concerns surrounding a baby’s first bath?

58. Which pet nutrition brand has launched the campaign ‘Effortlessly Premium’ featuring actress and pet parent Kalki Koechlin?

59. Which brand has expanded its menstrual hygiene portfolio with ProComfort Period Panty?

60. Which PSU has launched the second season of its consumer awareness campaign, ‘Wah Kya Energy Hai’, with four short films and a campaign anthem, ‘Naye Bharat Ki Nayi Energy’?

61. Which fashion brand has launched ‘Styled by Ananya’, a festive campaign featuring brand ambassador and actress Ananya Panday?

62. Which brand has launched its winter Fleece campaign featuring actress Kriti Sanon, and cricketer Jasprit Bumrah?

63. Which colour cosmetics brand has collaborated with actress Rhea Chakraborty to launch Caught Blushin’, a new blush?

64. Which noodles brand has introduced 'The Togetherness Table', a social experiment aimed at addressing emotional distance in close relationships?

65. Which brand has relaunched its Volaris watch with dual-time functionality, featuring cricketer Abhishek Sharma in the campaign for the new model?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1176 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1175

2026-10-04T12:00:00.000+05:30

Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period September 28 - October 03. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which company has launched the all-new Aeris, a compact sedan positioned exclusively for personal car buyers, with introductory prices starting at Rs 5.29 lakh for the petrol variant?

2. Which company is setting up India’s first sintered NdFeB magnet plant in Hyderabad to build domestic capacity for a product India currently imports almost entirely?

3. Which diagnostic services provider said its wholly owned subsidiary has completed the acquisition of an 80% stake in Ghana-based Sunshine Healthcare Ltd.?

4. Which company has officially rebranded as GTGO, marking its transition from a single-category pizza company into a diversified Korean food and beverage platform?

5. Which celebrity has launched Flux Theory, a shower gel brand he has set up with Advay Jhunjhunwala and venture-building platform Think9?

6. Which industry body for media research has appointed Kaacon Sethi as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 8, 2026?

7. Which mid-tier IT services firm has appointed Akhil Kumar Gupta, former vice chairman of Bharti Enterprises, as chairperson of its board for a five-year term, effective September 29?

8. Which conservation-led luxury hospitality company has announced the acquisition of the Chiawa Camp and Old Mondoro from Chiawa Safaris, and its expansion into Africa?

9. Which company has entered a pact to acquire an additional 16% stake in its material subsidiary, Buildmex-Infra (BIPL) for Rs 60 crore?

10. Which company is paying Rs 645 crore for the balance 52.5% stake in Sproutlife Foods, which owns the Yoga Bar range of nutritional food, in an all-cash deal?

11. Which company’s software business division has announced its intent to acquire 100% stake in Croatia-based enterprise robotic process automation platform provider Robotiq(dot)ai for €9 million?

12. Which Kerala-based consumer electronics maker has appointed managing director Mithun K Chittilappilly as chairperson?

13. Which AI brand has partnered with former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar for a multi-year collaboration?

14. Which sports organisation has appointed Olympic medallist Aman Sehrawat as its first brand ambassador under a multi-year agreement?

15. Which fragrance brand has appointed actors Ayushmann Khurrana and Sobhita Dhulipala as its new brand ambassadors, and has launched the campaign ‘Make Every Moment Special’?

16. Which smartphone brand has launched a campaign featuring actors Rohit Saraf and Pratibha Ranta?

17. Which brand has launched the campaign ‘Sense Toh Banta Hai’, featuring actor Manoj Pahwa, for its refrigerator and washing machine categories?

18. Which brand, claiming to be India's first antacid with probiotic, has launched a campaign featuring playback singer Alka Yagnik?

19. Which mutual fund brand has launched the ‘#StayDiSIPlined’ campaign for SIPs?

20. Which business group’s company Mesabi Metallics has unveiled plans to build a $15bn steel complex in Iowa, USA?

21. US private equity firm KKR will make a majority investment in which bulk liquid and gas storage and logistics business in India?

22. Which cement-maker has partnered with Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions for a renewable energy project in Rajasthan and will buy a 26% stake in a special purpose vehicle?

23. A 115 sq m brochure mosaic at which pharma major’s headquarters in Mumbai to mark World Heart Day has won the Guinness World Records title for the ‘Largest Brochure Mosaic-Image’?

24. Which general insurance company has launched a new health protection proposition called VIBE, targeting young consumers?

25. Which company plans to launch its 100V-powered ‘Shockwave’ electric motorcycle in Q1 2027?

26. Which active nutrition brand has launched its latest campaign, ‘Fuel Forward’, highlighting its association with six Indian athletes competing at the Asian Games in Japan?

27. Which sports and athleisure footwear brand has announced actor Rajkummar Rao as its brand ambassador?

28. On the occasion of World Heart Day, which healthcare platform has launched a CPR song developed in collaboration with Interventional Cardiologist Dr Jivitesh Satija?

29. Nykaa Cosmetics has launched the campaign “Love At First Swipe”, featuring actors Rasha Thadani and Rohit Saraf, for which lipstick brand?

30. iPhone-maker Apple launched its payment services in India, starting with Visa and MasterCard credit cards issued by which bank?

31. The government has appointed Lavanya R Mundayur as Chairman cum Managing Director of which general insurance company, effective September 30, 2026?

32. Which Kochi-headquartered broking firm has appointed C J George as executive chairman and Jones George as managing director with effect from October 1?

33. Epigamia cofounder Rahul Jain, along with Snehil Gautam and Vikalp Bagdi, have launched a deep-tech venture focused on defence, aerospace, and space companies. What has it been named?

34. Which precision fermentation company has appointed Shakthi M Nagappan as chairman and managing director?

35. Which brand has roped in veteran singer and rapper Baba Sehgal for a Diwali campaign encouraging consumers to choose dry fruits grown by Indian farmers over imported alternatives?

36. Which food brand has launched ‘India’s Sweetest Language’, a festive campaign exploring how sweets are used to express emotions and mark occasions across Indian households?

37. Which detergent brand has unveiled a new campaign, ‘Vishwas Ki Pariksha’, featuring actress Madhuri Dixit as the brand ambassador?

38. Which innerwear brand has launched the campaign ‘Chaal Badal De’, featuring actor Vicky Kaushal?

39. Which dating app has released a new brand film alongside the launch of its "Made for Love" initiative in India, catering to singles seeking intentional relationships?

40. Which dairy major has announced the commissioning of its new 10 megawatt (MW) solar power plant at Arasanoor in Tamil Nadu, achieving 100% renewable energy?

41. Which global investment firm has launched Leo Energies, its fourth renewable energy platform in India?

42. Which global investment firm has bought a 110 MWp solar portfolio of TrueRE Oriana Power at an enterprise value of Rs 501 crore?

43. Which company has signed a binding offer to acquire 100% equity in Alfanar Energy (AEPL) and Netra Wind (NWPL) for an enterprise value (EV) of about 2,410 crore?

44. Which company has won a 585 million (Rs 6,142 crore) order to supply renewable ammonia to Germany after being selected as the sole winner of the Asian lot in the H2Global auction?

45. Which company has appointed cricketer Rohit Sharma as its first brand ambassador and launched a nationwide campaign for its rooftop solar business?

46. Which cement company will merge its listed subsidiary Shiva Cement with itself?

47. Which industry body has elected Nishesh Shah, Managing Partner of Kochi-based Universal Oleoresins, as Chairman for 2026-27?

48. Which bank has appointed Mahesh Muralidhar Pai as MD & CEO?

49. Which company has opened its first Signature Café in India at Max Mall, Sector 129, Noida, as it expands its consumer-facing presence beyond packaged frozen food?

50. US food commerce giant DoorDash has opened its first India office and talent hub. Which city?

51. Which Blackstone-backed company has agreed to acquire investment company SageOne Investment Managers?

52. Which German footwear brand has entered the personal care category in India with its Care Essentials range?

53. Which energy technology company has launched Unica Pure+, its new range of fully flat switches, through its latest brand film, ‘Pure Design, Pure Delight.’?

54. Which UPI app has launched the campaign 'Split It, Get it.', featuring actor Tiger Shroff?

55. Which digital payments platform has unveiled its 10-year anniversary anthem film, featuring Shahu Supreme, holder of the Indian record for speaking 494 words per minute?

56. Which gold and lab-grown diamond brand has launched a campaign featuring actress Anushka Sharma?

57. Which hair oil brand has launched the campaign 'Meri shine mein kuch baa hai'?

58. Which Ayurvedic soap brand has launched a new campaign in Malayalam, featuring actress and brand ambassador Keerthy Suresh?

59. Which furniture brand has unveiled a new campaign for its steel kitchens, highlighting their combination of strength, durability, and contemporary design?

60. Anup Bagchi, former managing director and CEO of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, has been appointed the next MD and CEO of which bank?

61. Which IT company will take over US electronics retailer Best Buy’s global capability centre (GCC) in India under a multi-year agreement?

62. Which company’s subsidiary Acrotech Biopharma has launched Adquey (difamilast 1%) ointment, a non-steroidal topical treatment for mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis, in the U.S.?

63. Which fashion platform has launched a structured accelerator under its ‘Hidden Gems’ proposition, offering qualifying brands zero commission for 6 months and 8 forms of support?

64. Which beauty brand has appointed actress Sharvari as its first-ever brand ambassador?

65. Which paint brand has launched the campaign 'Togetherness is the True Colour of Pujo'?

66. Which makeup brand has launched the campaign ‘Be the Glow of the Party’ featuring actress Sahher Bambba?

67. Which mutual fund has launched its investor education and awareness campaign, ‘Tukka Nahi, Tareeka Chahiye’?

68. Which adult diaper brand has launched the TVC 'Bharose wali Dosti' for middle-aged women?

69. Which smartphone maker has launched the third edition of its Diwali campaign, ‘#MakeItSpecial’, featuring cricketer Smriti Mandhana?

70. Which bank has elevated Anup Saha, currently an executive director and whole-time director, as its next MD and CEO?

71. Which life insurance company has appointed Sidharatha Mishra as additional director, MD and CEO, for a five-year term, subject to regulatory and other requisite approvals?

72. Sanjay Kumar, Director (Marketing) at state-run GAIL India, will take over as the Managing Director and CEO of which company from May 13, 2027?

73. Which company has called off its proposed $125 million acquisition of US-based AluChem Companies after extended delays in closing the transaction?

74. Which fashion and lifestyle platform has announced actor Ahaan Panday as its new face, and launched its 2026 festive campaign, ‘Festival Is Festivalling’?

75. Which state has emerged as the state with the most attractive data centre policy package in India, backed by strong electricity and regulatory incentives, according to a report by S&P Global?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1175 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli

Biz Quizzard 1174

2026-09-27T12:00:00.000+05:30

Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period September 21 - 26. Hope you enjoy it.

1. As part of its road map to make India a larger global export hub under the Fastlane 2030 strategy, which automotive major has acquired the remaining stake in its joint venture from partner CK Birla group?

2. Multinational coffee chain Starbucks last week signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to open its first India global capability centre (GCC). Which city?

3. Which smartphone company plans to spin off its sub-brand CMF and position it as a standalone India-based electronics consumer brand?

4. Which company last week unveiled a new 5G smartphone, Virat Curve 5G, in the medium price segment of around Rs 20,000?

5. Which decorative paints brand has launched its festive home makeover campaign featuring actor Kartik Aaryan?

6. Which bank has launched the ‘open’ ki aadat pad jaayegi’ campaign?

7. Which health insurance brand has launched the campaign 'We've Got You Covered'?

8. Which footwear company has launched its Autumn-Winter 2026 campaign, ‘Chalo Apni Chaal’?

9. Which automobile brand variant has launched the campaign ‘For the Restless’?

10. Which auto components major’s subsidiary will acquire a 50.1% equity stake in Rotary Connectors (RCPL) at an enterprise value of Rs 500.4 crore?

11. Which tractor and construction equipment maker has appointed former Panasonic India Chairman and Chief Executive Manish Sharma as the President of its Agri Business?

12. Which tractor brand has launched the campaign ‘Dum Bhi. Bharosa Bhi’?

13. Which real estate company has launched the campaign ‘Some just do well-being. We do it well.’, built around cyanotype, a 19th-century photographic printing process?

14. Which home appliance brand has launched the campaign “Kuch Mat Banaana”, featuring actress Soha Ali Khan, and spotlighting its new and widest-ever range of Air Fryers?

15. Which visual communication platform has launched its latest campaign, featuring celebrity judges Farah Khan, Raghu Ram, and Terence Lewis?

16. Which menswear brand has launched its Autumn Winter 2026 campaign, ‘Live the Pause’, featuring actor Abhay Deol?

17. Which insecticide brand has launched a television commercial (TVC) featuring actress Shefali Shah?

18. Which edible oil brand has launched the campaign ‘Swaad Swaad Mein Sehat’?

19. Which fashion brand has brought actress Aditi Rao Hydari on board as the face of its Autumn/Winter 2026 campaign?

20. India’s aviation ministry has placed which airline under operational and financial scrutiny?

21. Which company has acquired a 26% stake in Goodman Vetcare?

22. Aashish Agarwal, former Managing Director and India Head of Jefferies, has joined which wealth and asset management firm as Chief Executive Officer?

23. Which commercial vehicle manufacturer has introduced ‘Mr. Surak Shah,’ a dashboard bobblehead mascot designed for its Suraksha Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) campaign?

24. On the International Day of Sign Languages, which mutual fund has launched a dedicated digital platform built entirely in Indian Sign Language (ISL) under its ongoing financial literacy initiative, Bharosa?

25. Which beverage brand has launched its new Ube Latte for Focus, bringing together the growing popularity of ube with a function-first formulation centred around L-theanine?

26. Which payment gateway has launched its festive campaign, ‘Mithai Joint Family’, featuring comedian Biswa Kalyan Rath?

27. Which snack brand has launched a three-film campaign, featuring former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, built around the thought ‘Sacchai Bhi, Acchai Bhi’?

28. Which hair care brand has released a Daughters’ Day film built around the thought, ‘Maa ki Majboori nahi, Beti Hoti hai Maa ki Mazbooti’?

29. Which brand has released a new film for its Serv Max multi-cook kettle, featuring actor and rapper Chaitnya Sharma, known as SlowCheeta, and Ladakhi folk musician and Morup Namgyal?

30. Which company is entering the commercial vehicles business through an integrated portfolio of electric buses and heavy-duty trucks under the brand AMPSTAR?

31. Which industry body has elected Gyanendra Shukla, MD and CEO of Rallis India, a TATA Enterprise, as Chairman?

32. Which brand has appointed actress Tamannaah Bhatia as the face of its lotion and cream portfolio?

33. Which travel aggregator has launched a new video campaign for TARA, its AI travel assistant?

34. Which beauty and personal care brand has launched its Diwali campaign, ‘Spark Your Inner Radiance’, for its Jasmine edit?

35. Which brand has brought actor Vedang Raina on board for its Autumn Winter 2026 denim campaign?

36. Which apparel brand has launched its ‘BareButter’ menswear range with 'Off The Clock' campaign?

37. Which business group has unveiled ‘Tere Sang Bharat’, an anthem celebrating Team India at Asian Games?

38. Which bank has launched a campaign to support Team India at the Asian Games 2026, as part of its association with the Indian Olympic Association as the team’s Official Retail Banking Partner?

39. Which ecommerce company has unveiled the ‘Are You Really Gen Z?’ campaign, addressing the skepticism of Gen Z towards brands appropriating their culture?

40. Which property consultant has acquired a 51% stake in DSP Design Associates for close to Rs 250 crore?

41. Which company has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Mondelez South Africa for the distribution of its chocolate, biscuits, candy and gum businesses in the Republic of Zimbabwe, effective October 1?

42. Which omnichannel beauty retail company and L’Oréal’s venture capital fund BOLD plan to jointly pick up minority stakes in Indian beauty and personal care startups?

43. Which Chennai-based company that offers software and engineering services for the mobility industry will acquire the automotive testing business of Germany-based MicroNova AG?

44. Which clean energy company has announced its entry into the specialty gases market by proposing to set up a plant at GIDC Saykha in Dahej, Gujarat?

45. Which automobile company last week said it has commissioned a 300 kW Green Hydrogen (GH₂) electrolyser plant, set up as a pilot, at its Manesar facility?

46. Which Indian fashion brand has entered the jewellery category with a portfolio of more than 100 styles, priced between Rs 399 and Rs 1,299?

47. Which frozen foods brand has announced the appointment of actress Madhuri Dixit as its brand ambassador for a two-year association?

48. Which dairy brand has launched its latest campaign, ‘Come Over to the Greener Side’, featuring actress and entrepreneur Athiya Shetty?

49. Which silver jewellery brand has signed playback singer Shreya Ghoshal as its brand ambassador and launched the campaign "Stories Written in Silver”?

50. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has roped in which non-banking financial company as the title sponsor for all international matches organised by the board till March 2028?

51. Which online travel-tech platform has launched its electric bus operations in Bhopal through its electric mobility arm, Easy Green Mobility (EMTev)?

52. Britannia Treat Croissant and which ice cream brand have collaborated to create a limited-period croissant ice cream sandwich, combining the two products in three flavour combinations?

53. Which sports retailer has launched its running focused sub-brand KIPRUN in the country?

54. Which sports brand has unveiled the new Official Indian National Football Team Jersey, accompanied by a campaign that positions the jersey as more than matchwear?

55. Which brand has launched ‘Bee Practical’, a campaign highlighting its range of lending products beyond personal loans?

56. Ahead of World Environmental Health Day, which business group has unveiled a new campaign, ‘#GoodStartsWithUs’, marking the start of its Sustainability Month?

57. Which electric mobility platform has launched a digital campaign, "Aapko Pata Hai?", to mark World Environmental Health Day?

58. Polka Pop, a homegrown clean-label sparkling water brand, has become part of which FMCG company’s beverages portfolio following its acquisition?

59. Mobility platform Rapido this week announced the launch of its food delivery app Ownly in which city, the brand's second city after Bengaluru?

60. Which telecom operator this week announced a free international roaming offer with select postpaid, prepaid, and enterprise plans?

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Biz Quizzard 1173

2026-09-20T12:00:00.000+05:30

Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period September 14 - 19. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Value-fashion retail chain Zudio has crossed which store count milestone?

2. Which company has announced the launch of its new premium whisky, ‘The Indian Edit’?

3. Which brand has roped in actress and entrepreneur Sushmita Sen as its brand ambassador for airfryers?

4. Which gifting brand has partnered with Elephant Parade, the global art brand and social enterprise from Thailand, to bring its distinctive collection of artistic elephant showpieces to India?

5. Which brand has appointed actor Vedang Raina as its India brand ambassador for watches?

6. Which jewellery brand has unveiled the campaign “One Wedding. Many Stories.”?

7. Which gold entity has launched the film “First Diwali” as part of its ongoing campaign, 'The Moment is Gold'?

8. Which brand has launched its Autumn Winter 2026 sportswear campaign ‘Before the World Believed, You Believed’, featuring cricketer Dhruv Jurel?

9. Which beverage brand, in collaboration with Spotify, has unveiled its Hustle Anthem?

10. Maruti Suzuki India said cumulative exports of the Made-in-India Jimny 5-door, Fronx, and e Vitara to Japan have surpassed which milestone units mark?

11. Which Nagpur-headquartered company has acquired South Africa’s Omnia Holdings for $1.3 billion in one of the largest outbound mergers and acquisitions deals in the defence sector?

12. Which energy company’s retail arm has agreed to acquire independent UK forecourt operator SGN Retail in a deal estimated at about 400 million pounds ($540 million or Rs 5,166 crore)?

13. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) announced what % merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI transactions for person-to-merchant payments above Rs 2,000, starting October 15?

14. Which pharma company has launched a nationwide educational initiative aimed at strengthening India’s obesity care workforce through the development of a network of Certified Obesity Educators?

15. Which company said it is foraying into the biosimilar immuno-oncology therapy segment in India with the launch of Nivorz, a biosimilar of Bristol Myers Squibb’s Opdivo (nivolumab)?

16. Which investment platform has launched ‘Badhte Jao’, a national brand campaign centred on fixed deposits (FDs)?

17. Which cement brand has unveiled a new campaign ‘Mil Kar Banate Hai’, featuring actor Suniel Shetty?

18. Which consumer battery brand unveiled 'Silent Warriors', a new brand platform and film celebrating India's everyday heroes?

19. Which fashion brand has unveiled 'Utsav – A Celebration of Festivals’, its latest festive campaign?

20. Which motorcycle brand is celebrating its 25 years by launching a sequel to its iconic 2001 launch campaign featuring two nurses?

21. Global investment firm L Catterton has announced an investment of $30 million in which Bengaluru-based restaurant group?

22. Which logistics company has appointed RS Subramanian as managing director, effective November 30?

23. Which innerwear brand is celebrating 150 years with ‘Never Stopped. Never Will.’ campaign?

24. Which Ayurvedic wellness brand for kids has launched its first brand film 'Naye Zamaane Ki Parenting'?

25. Which saree brand has launched its Durga Pujo campaign, ‘From a Mother’s Hands to Yours’?

26. Which furniture brand has launched a campaign for its 'Upmods' sofa collection, highlighting product personalization?

27. Which logistics platform has launched the campaign 'Mazzak Mat Karo'?

28. Which real estate developer has launched the campaign ‘Wish List’, featuring television personality and popular matchmaker Sima Taparia, widely known as ‘Sima Aunty’?

29. Which real estate company has unveiled the film ‘Curators of Fine Living’?

30. Which company has agreed to acquire Novotel Imagicaa hotel from Imagicaaworld Entertainment, formerly Adlabs Entertainment, for Rs 248 crore?

31. The Union Cabinet has approved raising the wage ceiling under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation to what amount per month from Rs 15,000?

32. Exporters will not be required to obtain Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) for shipments valued up to what amount?

33. Which technology and digital infrastructure firm has executed a non-binding term sheet with Mark AB Capital Private to acquire the entire equity share capital of Valiance Engineers?

34. Which agricultural commodities company has proposed to acquire controlling stakes in 2 food and beverage companies, Lotmor Brands and Walya’s Beverages?

35. Which restaurant company has entered the biryani segment with the launch of Birian in Rohini Sector 8, Delhi?

36. Which healthcare platform has elevated founder Shashank ND to MD and Executive Chairman, and appointed Jagnoor Singh as CEO, effective September 1, 2026?

37. Which actress, in partnership with Indian handloom label Dressfolk, has launched Freefall, a new saree brand?

38. Which company, part of the DC Kothari group, is entering the FMCG sector through the launch of its beverage portfolio called 'Chusip', based on tender coconut water?

39. Which dairy and daily essentials brand has launched a film, featuring actor Vijay Sethupathi, with the tagline 'Pazhaya Pazhakkam. Puthiya Thodakkam' (Old Habits. New Beginnings)?

40. US private equity firm Advent International has inked a definitive pact with which listed speciality hospital chain to invest Rs 3,150 crore for a 24.9% stake?

41. Japanese pharma giant Takeda and which company in India have paired up to promote and distribute Qdenga, a pioneering vaccine used to prevent dengue?

42. Sudhakar Desai, CEO of Emami Agrotech Ltd, has been re-elected as President of which industry body?

43. Shri Piyushbhai Desai passed away on September 15, 2026. He was the chairman of which group in the tea industry?

44. Which platform last week announced the launch of Italian fashion brand Sisley, part of the Benetton Group, in India?

45. Which Brown-Forman-owned tequila brand has re-entered India with two variants - Silver and Reposado?

46. Which luggage major has promoted Anushree Tainwala to Chief Business Officer & Executive Director, India & Middle East?

47. Which water pump brand has launched a digital film for Ganesh Chaturthi, that places its IntelliSense SmartPro at the heart of a contemporary festive Story?

48. Which sports brand has unveiled its “You Got This” campaign ahead of the Asian Games and Asian Para-Games 2026?

49. Which small finance bank has announced the launch of its new brand campaign ‘Nothing Small About Us’, featuring actor R Madhavan as its brand ambassador?

50. Which company is taking its mechanical watchmaking ambitions a step further with the launch of Vetra, its new in-house mechanical movement brand?

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Biz Quizzard 1172

2026-09-13T12:00:00.000+05:30

Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period September 07 - 12. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which B2B commerce platform has agreed to acquire LYNK Logistics, the retail distribution business owned by food delivery major Swiggy, in a deal valued at Rs 500 crore?

2. Which US outdoor lifestyle brand has entered India through a partnership with Outdoor Goats, launching its debut collection online?

3. Karan Rajendra Darda of Lokmat has been named the President of which industry body for 2026-27?

4. Which frozen foods company has elevated Aditya Krishna as Managing Director for India?

5. Which bank last week launched its credit card business in partnership with Mastercard, introducing four variants: Sparks, Ignite, Flare, and Lumina?

6. Which specialty chemicals maker has signed a definitive agreement with France’s DCX Chrome SAS to form a 50:50 joint venture that will build a greenfield high-purity chromium metal plant in Visakhapatnam?

7. Which paint company named Leo Puri as its chairman-designate, effective January 23, 2027, after appointing him to its board for a five-year term?

8. Which luggage brand has appointed actor Saif Ali Khan as its brand ambassador?

9. Which oral care brand has appointed England cricketer Jos Buttler as its brand ambassador in India?

10. Haier Appliances India has crossed which milestone revenue mark for the fiscal year ended December 2025?

11. Which company has acquired the Minipress and Minipres trademarks in India and certain related intellectual property rights from Pfizer Inc and Pfizer Products Inc for Rs 1,250 crore?

12. Which houseplants and urban gardening brand has launched the campaign 'For The Love Of Plant Parenting', featuring father-son actor duo Jackie and Tiger Shroff?

13. Which skincare brand has unveiled "Works from the source, doesn't stop at the surface', the second film in its campaign with actor Shah Rukh Khan?

14. Which skincare brand has released a film featuring SRK look-alike Ibrahim Qadri, in what appears to be a cheeky take on Foxtale's recently launched campaign starring the actor?

15. Cricketer MS Dhoni has joined which AI-powered English-speaking platform as its brand ambassador, following his recent investment in the company?

16. Which corporate trust has launched ‘Vajood Rahe Maujood’, a campaign on dementia awareness?

17. Which omnichannel watch retailer has unveiled a new brand campaign, ‘Watching Out For You’, featuring actor and brand ambassador Ayushmann Khurrana?

18. Which watch brand has released a new brand film featuring actor Vicky Kaushal, built around the theme ‘Unfazed by Time’?

19. Which watch brand has unveiled its new brand campaign, ‘The Search’, featuring brand ambassadors and actors Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif?

20. Which company has acquired drugmaker USV’s pet-wellness brand Furlicks for an undisclosed sum?

21. Which personal care and hygiene brand has entered the women’s wellness and nutraceuticals segment with the launch of ‘Within’, a brand focused on health and nutrition needs?

22. Which flexible workspace provider has launched its first brand campaign featuring actor and fitness advocate Milind Soman?

23. Which digital lending platform has launched its latest brand campaign, ‘Life Doesn’t Wait’, featuring actors Somesh Sharma and Mallika Nayak?

24. Which digital payments platform has released its first public brand campaign, ‘Invisible’, as it marks 14 years of operations across India, the UAE, Tanzania, and Zambia?

25. Which airline has launched the campaign '20 Years of Connecting the Dots'?

26. Which dental products and solutions company has launched a campaign, featuring actress Madhuri Dixit, for Illusion Zirconia Dental Crowns?

27. Which biscuit brand has launched the campaign 'Enna Poo' in Tamil Nadu?

28. Which hair oil brand has launched a Bihar-first campaign ‘Kaala Teeka’?

29. Which brand has unveiled a new campaign, featuring actress Vedika Pinto, for its Instant Whitening toothpaste?

30. Apple last week entered the foldable smartphone market. What has it been branded as?

31. Which skincare brand has entered the baby-care segment with the launch of its new range, ‘FromMaa’?

32. Which corporate sports entity has elevated Ankit Baldi as Chief Executive Officer?

33. Which enterprise software startup has appointed cofounder Vara Kumar as its chief executive officer, effective immediately?

34. Which company has entered the premium chocolate bar segment in India with Classic Hazelnut and 70% Cocoa Hazelnut variants?

35. Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, which jewellery brand has launched a new collection inspired by the Chandrakor, a crescent moon bindi associated with Maharashtrian cultural identity?

36. Which company has unveiled a new campaign, featuring actor Tigmanshu Dhulia as Ramadhir Singh, now 'Bauji', cautioning crypto traders against unverified online recommendations?

37. Which logistics company has launched a brand film anchored by the message “We move the world to change what’s possible”, featuring its global ambassador Sachin Tendulkar?

38. Which used cars platform has launched a Vikram-Betaal campaign featuring its CEO Vikram Chopra as King Vikram?

39. Which brand has unveiled a new campaign, ‘Modern Bikes Ki True Power’, for its True 4Ah battery range?

40. Bengaluru-based KIS Group and which dairy company will form a joint venture to set up 10 BioCNG plants with an investment of Rs 1,000 crore?

41. Which dairy company has expanded its nutrition portfolio into snacking with the launch of Avvatar Popped Chips under its New Age Business?

42. Which brand has launched BREEZER Bold in India, expanding its BREEZER portfolio with an 8% ABV ready-to-drink (RTD) range?

43. Which automobile company has appointed para-archer Sheetal Devi as its brand ambassador?

44. Which retail real estate investment trust (REIT) will buy out an upcoming mall, Galaxy Complex, and a 164-key Hyatt Regency Hotel, in Guwahati for 1,600 crore?

45. O P Bhatt has resigned as the non-executive Chairman of which IT services company with immediate effect?

46. Which company, a De Beers sightholder, has entered the retail diamond jewellery market with the launch of Eyora Jewels?

47. Which company has emerged the highest bidder and received the letter of award (LoA) for the development and operation of two dry bulk berths at Paradip port in Odisha?

48. Which well-known air cooler major will expand into the room air conditioner segment in the domestic market?

49. Which insuretech platform has launched a new brand anthem, '#BharatDekhoBadhRahaHai', featuring former cricketer Sourav Ganguly alongside founder and CEO Ankit Agrawal?

50. Fintech major and India's largest Unified Payments Interface (UPI) app PhonePe is foraying into international markets. Which country?

51. Which nutrition drink brand has roped in cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as brand ambassador?

52. Which nutrition drink brand has entered the protein powder category with a protein powder containing 24 gm of fermented yeast protein and 4 gm of prebiotic fibre per serving?

53. Which power tools and construction solutions company has released REWIND, a brand film for National Engineers' Day?

54. Which cosmetics brand has launched Beauty Talks, a content-led podcast featuring actor Ravi Kishan and its cofounder Priyank Shah?

55. Which home and lifestyle brand has launched its festive campaign “Designs So Good, It Makes You Look.”?

56. Which audio streaming platform has launched the campaign ‘Roz ke kaam fun banao’?

57. Which health insurance brand has launched ‘Sense Banta Hai’, its first brand campaign?

58. Which edible oil brand launched the ‘Dil Se Ladies First’ campaign for World Heart Day?

59. Which brand has unveiled a new campaign, featuring actor Gajraj Rao, for ‘Switch4’, its four-blade cartridge designed to fit popular three blade razor handles?

60. Which electric bike maker’s upcoming Tesseract electric scooter is scheduled to enter the market in the first quarter of calendar year 2027?

61. Which Chennai-based EV maker has opened a Centre of Excellence for electric mobility at Rajalakshmi Engineering College?

62. Which industry body has appointed Novartis India MD Amitabh Dube as its president for a two-year term?

63. Actress Triptii Dimri has joined which eye beauty brand (colour contact lenses) as an investor and co-creator, featuring in the digital campaign film, ‘Made You Look’?

64. Which actor has entered the skincare category with 'Unhype', a functional skincare brand he has co-founded and co-built for consumers in India?

65. Which innerwear brand has launched its ‘#SayNoToGiliChaddi’ campaign?

66. Which bath fittings and sanitaryware brand has announced actress Wamiqa Gabbi as brand ambassador, and unveiled the film ‘Value Meets Elegance’?

67. Which automobile MNC last week announced actor Ranveer Singh as its brand ambassador for India?

68. Which group has unveiled a new brand campaign marking its 25-year journey and bringing its financial services businesses under a unified identity?

69. Which insurance aggregator has launched a prepaid gift card that can be used exclusively for purchasing or renewing insurance policies?

70. Which company has opened its first SMART Cinema property in Bihar in Muzaffarpur, marking the start of its expansion into India’s Tier III and other growth markets?

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Biz Quizzard 1171

2026-09-06T12:00:00.000+05:30

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?

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Biz Quizzard 1170

2026-08-30T16:25:25.450+05:30

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?

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Biz Quizzard 1169

2026-08-23T12:00:00.000+05:30

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?

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Biz Quizzard 1168

2026-08-16T12:00:00.000+05:30

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

2026-08-09T12:00:00.000+05:30

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

2026-08-02T12:00:00.000+05:30

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

2026-07-26T12:00:00.000+05:30

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

2026-07-19T12:00:00.000+05:30

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

2026-07-12T12:00:00.000+05:30

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

2026-07-05T12:00:00.000+05:30

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

2026-06-28T12:00:00.000+05:30

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?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1161 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1160

2026-06-21T12:00:00.000+05:30

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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Biz Quizzard 1159

2026-06-14T12:00:00.000+05:30

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

1. TVS Motor Company has unveiled an exclusive retail channel dedicated to its premium portfolio. What has it been branded as?

2. Which company has partnered with Singularity Des Electronics Private Limited to incorporate a dedicated platform for electronics manufacturing in the medical, defence and aerospace sectors?

3. Haleon, which makes Sensodyne toothpaste and Centrum supplements, is investing 2,000 crore (£175 million) to set up its first manufacturing plant in India. Which state?

4. Which Highland single malt Scotch whisky brand has launched The Lasanta 15 Years Old in India?

5. Which furniture and home solutions brand has elevated Venkataramana Gorti as the managing director of the company?

6. Which oral care brand has appointed actor Ravi Kishan as brand ambassador?

7. Which luxury watch brand has unveiled a film featuring actor Ishaan Khatter?

8. Which digital marketing automation platform has launched a campaign featuring actor Pankaj Tripathi as its official brand ambassador?

9. Which wires and cables company has launched a tribute film honouring electricians to celebrate Electricians’ Day?

10. Which coworking firm has acquired Hyderabad-based iKeva, a workspace operator with a strong presence in Hyderabad and Bengaluru, through a 100 per cent buyout transaction?

11. The Supreme Court of India has upheld Calcutta High Court’s order barring which company from the manufacture and sale of red-coloured automobile batteries under the brand name Elito?

12. Which company, through subsidiary Alivira Animal Health, has signed a binding agreement to acquire 100% stake in Italian pet care firm BioForLife Italia S.r.l. (BFL) for around Rs.188 crore?

13. Which brand has launched the campaign ‘My Eyes Are Up Here’ with the theme ‘If Baniyans Were Bras’?

14. Which fresh food brand has launched the campaign 'Hygiene Isn't Optional - Even For Batter' in Telangana?

15. Which quick commerce platform has launched the campaign 'Aryabhata is Back!'?

16. Karan Aujla and VRB Consumer Products have launched a new beverage range under Zyro India. What has it been branded as?

17. Which cookware and kitchen appliances brand has launched the 'Ex Ko Karo Exchange’ campaign?

18. Which travel booking platform has launched a new ad, featuring actor Arjun Kapoor, under its ‘What a Save!’ campaign?

19. Which refrigerant brand has launched the campaign ‘Pata To Chalega’, featuring actor Pankaj Tripathi, with the positioning 'India's No.1 Cooling Gas'?

20. Which company has entered into a global collaboration agreement with Budapest-headquartered Gedeon Richter to jointly develop, register, and commercialise semaglutide injection?

21. Which transmission, distribution, and smart metering company will wholly acquire smart metering company IntelliSmart Infrastructure for 3,050 crore?

22. Which city-gas distributor has appointed Kumar Shanker as Managing Director?

23. Which company last week announced its foray into the hardware segment with the launch of Nathu La, its indigenously designed server?

24. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) last week said it has cancelled the certificate of registration of how many non-banking finance companies?

25. Which company and Parle Products have partnered to launch Melody Ice Cream?

26. Which brand has introduced a new Polki jewellery collection featuring uncut natural diamonds?

27. Which watch brand has launched its Summer 2026 campaign featuring brand ambassadors and actors Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon?

28. Which gifting solutions brand has partnered with EaseMyTrip to launch the campaign "The Trip He Never Took” for Father’s Day?

29. Which brand celebrated National Ballpoint Pen Day through a film that pays tribute to the timeless role of the pen in people's lives?

30. Facebook parent Meta has tied up with which company to build the US company's first AI-powered data centre in India, a168-megawatt (Mw) facility located in Jamnagar?

31. India’s drug pricing watchdog, National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority, has agreed to increase the ceiling prices of 2 widely used anti-cancer drugs, carboplatin and cisplatin, by what %?

32. Which San Francisco-based real estate technology firm has started to shut down its India operations, laying off all 250 employees as it relocates operational roles closer to the US?

33. Which coconut hair oil brand has signed cricketer Shreyanka Patil as its brand ambassador for Karnataka?

34. Which company has signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire select assets of the iconic Reynolds writing instruments and school supplies business for $3.7 million?

35. Which sports nutrition brand has launched a campaign featuring entrepreneur and investor Ashneer Grover?

36. Which pharma company has launched the second edition of its ‘Liver Ki Suno’ public awareness campaign, featuring actor Ashish Vidyarthi, on the occasion of Global Fatty Liver Day?

37. Which brand has launched the campaign 'Bottles so good, you sip more than you should' to introduce its premium sipper bottle range?

38. Which baby care brand has rolled out a new campaign featuring actress Anushka Sharma for its newly launched Botanique range?

39. Which paint brand has launched a thermal imaging campaign for its advanced heat reflective coating, Perma NoHeat?

40. Who has been elected chair of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Paris?

41. Which hospitality major has announced its decision to open its 10,000th property globally in Ranthambhore?

42. Which joint venture spirits company is planning to introduce global brands such as Disaronno, Tia Maria, and Engine Gin in India?

43. Which Bengaluru-based startup last week unveiled Varya, an AI video generation model designed to better understand Indian cultural contexts?

44. Which jewellery brand has launched ‘Souls in Symphony’, a new campaign for its natural diamonds collection featuring actresses Sushmita Sen, Ananya Panday, and Radhika Apte?

45. Which brand has announced the return of its jewellery exchange initiative, ‘Artificial Do. Silver Lo’, with a digital film featuring actress and brand ambassador Kriti Sanon?

46. Which bus booking platform has launched a campaign featuring film personality Prabhu Deva to promote its newly introduced Roadside Assistance service?

47. Which automobile company has launched a campaign ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, featuring brand ambassadors and cricketers Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues?

48. Parle Products has launched a digital campaign for which confectionery offering that combines the richness of choco-hazelnut with the goodness of caramel in one indulgent candy?

49. Which smartphone brand has launched the campaign ‘Trusted by India’?

50. Which ecommerce marketplace is acquiring business-to-business (B2B) grocery marketplace Kirana Club for 202 crore in cash?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1159 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1158

2026-06-07T12:00:00.000+05:30

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

1. Which company’s Zaynich, a first-in-class ‘breakthrough antibiotic’ for severe drug-resistant infections, has received US Food and Drug Administration’s approval?

2. Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) last week opened its first hotel in continental Europe. Which location?

3. Sapphire Foods India has appointed Vikrant Vohra as President and Chief Executive Officer of which QSR business?

4. Which bank last week announced that Brajesh Kumar Singh assumed charge as its MD and CEO?

5. Which electrical and communication cables manufacturer has announced the appointment of Mahesh Viswanathan as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO)?

6. Which renewable energy group has appointed Ashok Ramachandran as President, India Business and Senior Managerial Personnel, effective June 4, 2026?

7. Which MNC has opened a fragrance research and development centre at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay?

8. Which broadcaster has secured the media rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and 2030 in India, marking its return to sports broadcasting?

9. Which auto-tech platform unveiled AI Labs, a dedicated initiative focused on building AI-first products, supporting ambitious founders and helping shape the next wave of innovations?

10. Which engineering services provider will acquire US-based Tao Digital Solutions Inc in a $218-million all-cash transaction?

11. Which real estate company has launched the campaign 'Are you the chosen one?', featuring actor Ranbir Kapoor, for its Ayodhya-based project, The Sarayu?

12. Which jewellery retailer has launched a campaign featuring former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar to highlight its gold exchange process?

13. Which brand has introduced three luggage collections: Classic, Flex, and Pod, through its latest campaign?

14. Which luggage brand and Manyavar have come together to launch “Shaadi Ka Safar”, a first-of-its-kind wedding luggage collaboration?

15. Which fashion brand has launched a campaign featuring creator and actress Prajakta Koli for the introduction of its MostlySane Collection?

16. Which solar company has launched the campaign 'Raho Roshan, Bina Tension', featuring actor Sonu Sood?

17. Which intercity bus service has launched the campaign ‘Har Safar, Safer’?

18. Which online meat retailer has unveiled a new campaign, Mother of All Momos, as it expands its presence in the momo category?

19. Which Thailand-origin snackable drink brand has launched its latest global campaign "Wanna Skip? You Gotta Chew" in India?

20. Which company, along with its academic partner New Age Makers Institute of Technology (Namtech), has received PM-SETU approval for its strategic investment plan (SIP) for the Visakhapatnam ITI Cluster?

21. Which Tamil Nadu-based coffee brand is celebrating its centenary this year?

22. Which company has expanded its energy drinks portfolio with the launch of Adrenaline Rush, a premium energy drink aimed at Gen Z consumers?

23. Which nutrition brand has launched a ready-to-drink (RTD) milkshake range, marking the brand's entry into the growing RTD nutrition beverage category?

24. Which broadcaster has launched its Unite8 Sports television network?

25. Which home services platform has ceased its operations in Saudi Arabia following the cancellation of its subsidiary's commercial registration?

26. Which professional hair care brand has unveiled its latest trend-forward hair colour collection Vybe powered by Colour Play available across leading salons in Delhi and across the country?

27. Which hospitality company has appointed actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as its global brand ambassador?

28. Which brand has launched an ad featuring a Vijay Mallya lookalike for the debut of its Slazer Trimmers range?

29. Which payment technology company has unveiled the campaign ‘Infinitely More’ with its brand ambassador and actor Shah Rukh Khan?

30. Which company launched India's first naturally degradable milk pouch ahead of World Environment Day?

31. Which tech-focused manufacturing platform has named Shreerang Godbole as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of its electronics business?

32. Which American-Italian restaurant chain has opened its first Indian outlet at World St. in Aerocity, New Delhi?

33. Which renewable energy group last week unveiled its new identity and brand promise - ‘Good Energies That Work’?

34. Bhuvnesh Mendiratta passed away last week. He was the MD of which film exhibition company?

35. ChatGPT has crossed which milestone global monthly active app users mark, according to estimates from market intelligence firm Sensor Tower?

36. Which apparel retailer has unveiled a collection of Maggi-branded T-shirts and tote bags?

37. Which jewellery brand has partnered with producer and entrepreneur Ekta Kapoor?

38. Which e-commerce enablement platform has released a campaign featuring entrepreneur and investor Aman Gupta?

39. Which brand has unveiled the ‘Paisa Vasool’ campaign for its newly launched Value Plus health insurance plan?

40. Which pharma company has formally entered the biologics contract manufacturing business with the inauguration of TheraNym?

41. Which agri-equipment company has acquired agriculture-focused YouTube and Meta platform Farming Leader?

42. Which fitness and active lifestyle brand has entered the personal fragrances category with the launch of a new fragrance range in partnership with PCA Group?

43. Which QSR chain is celebrating 30 years in India with a campaign featuring an anthem penned by Prasoon Joshi?

44. Which paint brand has launched the campaign ‘Khul Ke Jiyo’ for its Allwood?

45. Which paint brand has launched the digital campaign “Walls Don’t Lie” for its Zero Damp Series?

46. Which eyewear brand has appointed actress Kriti Sanon as its new female brand ambassador?

47. Which real estate company has launched the campaign 'It's All Happening Here' for Immencity, its mixed-use development in Jakkur, North Bengaluru?

48. Which telecom brand has launched the social media campaign ‘Strong Network, Sabka Haq’?

49. Which UPI and financial wellness app has launched the campaign “Dil Se Desi. Life Digital.”?

50. Which company last week launched India’s first flex-fuel car which gives the flexibility to customers to run on any blend of ethanol and petrol from E20 to E100?

51. Which platform has expanded its global beauty portfolio with the launch of Rare Beauty, the cosmetics brand founded by singer and actress Selena Gomez, in India?

52. Which homeware brand has launched SuRu, a handcrafted Kansa (bronze) dinner set for children, developed in collaboration with actor Nakuul Mehta and singer Jankee Parekh?

53. Which food delivery platform launched the campaign 'Paws Off Plastic' on World Environment Day?

54. Which renewable energy platform has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Vena Energy India’s 6 GW renewable energy portfolio?

55. Which tyre brand has launched a campaign featuring actor Rakesh Bedi for YOU FORWARD, a 24x7 journey assistance programme aimed at two-wheeler riders across India?

56. Which spice brand has unveiled a Bengal-exclusive campaign for Haldi, featuring actress Subhashree Ganguly, with the brand thought “Karon Khabar Shudhu Matro Khabar Hoye Na.”?

57. Which biscuit brand has launched a special edition Thirukkural Pack in Tamil Nadu?

58. Which real estate company has launched a brand film for Three Sixty West, its luxury project in Worli, Mumbai?

59. The government last week launched petrol blended with 85% ethanol at an Indian Oil petrol pump in Delhi. It will be priced how much lower (in %) than the price of the E20 variant of petrol?

60. Which automobile company, in association with AU Small Finance Bank, has launched Suhana Safar, the industry-first recurring deposit (RD)-backed auto loan scheme?

61. Which global music media brand has launched its India edition in partnership with Other Side Ventures, expanding its presence in one of the world's largest music markets?

62. Which D2C personal care appliances brand has announced an expansion into India’s offline retail and professional salon market through a distribution partnership with Royal Beauty Equipments?

63. Which Gurugram-headquartered travel aggregator has entered into agreement to buy a 54.66% stake in Brevistay Hospitality Private Limited for a total investment of Rs 65.69 crore?

64. TVS Motor Company announced that its motorcycle brand, TVS HLX series, has crossed which cumulative global sales milestone?

65. Which Vietnamese conglomerate last week entered the Indian taxi market with the launch of Green SM, which would have just electric cars in its fleet along with salaried drivers?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1158 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1157

2026-05-31T12:00:00.000+05:30

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

1. Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) has signed a term loan agreement to refinance 13,527 crore debt obligations of which metro rail project?

2. Which specialty chemicals maker has signed an agreement to acquire up to a 43.3% stake in pharmaceutical formulations company Bliss GVS Pharma for an estimated Rs 1,369.51 crore?

3. Which intimate wear brand has unveiled the campaign ‘Makes Room For Change’, centred on how women’s bodies change over time and how intimate wear adapts to those shifts?

4. Which innerwear brand has launched the campaign “Underwear Mein AI”?

5. Which brand has launched a campaign for its Next Gen Inno-Wear collection, highlighting the growing consumer preference for performance-led innerwear in India?

6. Which brand has launched a campaign featuring actor Ayushmann Khurrana, aimed at repositioning the brand as a complete innerwear label beyond its widely recognized vest category?

7. Which automobile company has unveiled a new brand campaign ‘G.O.A.T – Greatest On A Track’, positioning its product range around performance and motorsport credentials?

8. Which brand has launched the campaign ‘Garmi: Ek Agnipariksha’ for its Silenzo air cooler?

9. Which brand has launched a digital campaign for Breakfast Smoothie, its new ready-to-drink breakfast beverage positioned around convenience-focused consumption and on-the-go lifestyles?

10. Which company said it has received an order to install the ‘fastest elevator in the country’ at India’s ‘tallest’ commercial building?

11. Prism, the parent company of which hospitality brand, has launched 38 hotels in the US under Studio 6, its extended-stay brand within G6 Hospitality?

12. Which snack brand last week announced a partnership with The Pokémon Company to launch a new offering in India’s fast-growing snacking category?

13. Which energy drink brand has launched a new flavour, Classic Kick, alongside a campaign film featuring actor Lakshya?

14. Which packaged flour brand has launched a campaign “Kya Kha Ke Aaya Hai!”?

15. Which digital imaging company has launched the campaign ‘PRINT OUT LOUD’ for its Mega Tank Printers?

16. Which paint brand has announced actress Sreeleela as its new brand ambassador?

17. Which affordable food delivery app has launched its first brand film across digital channels, aimed at reiterating the ‘lowest price guarantee’ in food delivery?

18. Which brand has launched a new campaign film ‘Tough Guys Need Sunscreen Too’, featuring actor Rannvijay Singha?

19. Which Ayurveda-inspired wellness brand has launched Diabo Plus Shots for diabetic consumers through the DVC campaign “DITCH THE JUICE, TAKE THE SHOT."?

20. Which firm has become the first steel company in the world to produce the highest strength welded pipes (EQ70 grade) used in marine engineering projects?

21. FMCG major Marico last week announced its entry into the hair cleansing segment with the launch of a shampoo under which brand?

22. Which luxury carmaker has unveiled its first fully electric model, the Luce?

23. Which company has announced the release of GA-2100CC, a collaboration watch created to mark the 140th anniversary of Coca-Cola?

24. Which brand has partnered with BTS for what it calls its first global snacking collaboration, launching a limited-edition cookie inspired by Korean sweet pancake flavours and BTS fandom culture?

25. Which cement brand has launched the ‘Fark Nazar Aayega’ campaign, featuring actor Ranbir Kapoor?

26. Which haircare brand has unveiled a new India campaign ‘Moment-Ready’, featuring actor Jim Sarbh, for its OSiS+ styling range?

27. Which healthy snacking brand has unveiled a new digital campaign for its premium dessert range, ‘Date Bites’, featuring actor Aparshakti Khurana?

28. Which brand has launched the ‘SPF That Breathes’ campaign to spotlight lightweight sun protection?

29. Which platform that enables Indian investors to access international markets has launched the campaign “The global investing specialist."?

30. Which Vijayawada-based startup last week launched the country’s first indigenous commercial super-pressure stratospheric balloon?

31. Which FMCG group has entered into an exclusive partnership with British dessert brand Ben’s Cookies to launch the latter in India?

32. Which lubricant company has appointed Saugata Basuray as Managing Director of the company for a five-year term starting June 1, 2026?

33. AWL Agri Business (AWL) has entered into a licensing arrangement with Shree Renuka Sugars (SRSL) for which brand of the latter?

34. Which IT company has announced the launch of enterprise agency platform Tria?

35. Which brand has launched ‘#PlayInComfort’, a Menstrual Hygiene Day initiative featuring cricketer Smriti Mandhana?

36. Which brand has launched the campaign 'Swaad Mamta Ka' for its pickle range alongside a refreshed packaging identity for the portfolio?

37. Which footwear company has launched the campaign 'Soleful Mushaira' featuring comedian Sunil Grover?

38. Which shampoo brand has launched the TVC ‘My Braid My Pride’?

39. Which brand has announced the launch of its newest offering, Dubai Kunafa Croissant - Pista Crème?

40. Which firm has formed a joint venture with Korea's Jahwa Electronics to locally manufacture and supply advanced low-voltage and high-voltage PTC heaters used in electric and hybrid vehicles?

41. Which payments technology firm has named actor Shah Rukh Khan as brand ambassador in India?

42. Which platform has introduced Healthy Subscriptions, a new feature under its Healthy Mode vertical that allows users to subscribe to multi-day meal plans from health-focused restaurants?

43. Royal Enfield has announced the launch of its iconic motorcycle ‘Bullet’ in which cc capacity in India at ex-showroom price of Rs 3,64,856?

44. Lavanya Mundayur, CMD of Agriculture Insurance Company of India, is recommended as the next chief of which insurance company, according to the Financial Services Institutions Bureau?

45. Moodys Ratings has upgraded which company to Baa1 from Baa2, two notches above India's sovereign rating?

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Biz Quizzard 1156

2026-05-24T12:00:00.000+05:30

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

1. Which MNC has agreed to acquire a 75% stake in Bharti Life Insurance for Rs 3,500 crore to take management control of an Indian life insurance company for the first time?

2. Which Boston-headquartered insurer has increased its stake in its Indian general insurance venture to 74% as of May 18, after raising its shareholding from 49% to 55.4% in Sept 2025?

3. Which company has launched “Hormone Range Products,” a premium speciality therapeutics brand focused on longevity, hormone health, recovery science and human performance solutions?

4. Which brand has launched a platinum jewellery campaign featuring its brand ambassador, actor Dulquer Salmaan?

5. Which jewellery brand has launched the campaign ‘Men Want Gifts Too’, featuring actor Aditya Roy Kapoor?

6. Which company has launched a digital campaign around its limited-edition ‘Mojo Clay’ sneaker release?

7. Which OTT platform has launched the campaign ‘An Interview Gone Filmy’?

8. Which brand has launched a campaign for Show Stopper, its new serum-in-oil haircare product designed to control frizz and add shine without weighing hair down?

9. Which brand has launched a new digital film, featuring artist Shalini Passi, as part of its ‘Skincare Hotline’ campaign?

10. Which company has signed a MoU with the AP govt to set up India’s first private-sector marine gas turbine repair, overhaul and development complex at Visakhapatnam?

11. A family enterprise of TVS Motor Company chairman emeritus Venu Srinivasan will acquire a 9.9% stake in which small finance bank?

12. Indo National Ltd has launched a new alkaline battery segment. What has it been branded as?

13. Which company has appointed Sandeep Karwa as the new CEO for its online fashion platforms?

14. Which ice cream brand has rolled out a new campaign, “Ice Creams Itni Hatke, Dimaag Unhi Pe Atke”?

15. Which men’s fashion brand has unveiled a campaign film featuring cricketer Mohammed Siraj for the launch of “SEVEN:THREE” collection?

16. Which Korean luxury skincare house has launched the ‘First Layer’ campaign, featuring entrepreneur Rhea Kapoor?

17. Which paint brand has launched the campaign “Suraksha ke Sang Jiyo Apne Rang”?

18. Which online travel company has launched two digital films featuring actors Aparshakti Khurana and Manjot Singh to promote Myra, its AI-powered travel assistant?

19. Which brand has unveiled a new campaign around its low-profile sneaker category, featuring brand ambassador and celebrity Suhana Khan?

20. India has emerged as the largest market globally for which Nestle brand, the second brand in Nestlé's portfolio to do so?

21. Which brand and Tata Starbucks have expanded their protein coffee collaboration with the launch of a new range of protein-powered beverages?

22. Which company has launched its oral semaglutide biosimilar for type 2 diabetes mellitus in India under the Obeda brand?

23. Which company has unveiled priority postpaid plans using 5G slicing technology, a first by a carrier in India for consumers?

24. Which MNC bank has opened its India office, becoming the first Greek Cypriot bank with a physical India presence?

25. NCDEX last week said India’s first exchange-traded weather derivatives contract will start trading on May 29. What has it been christened as?

26. Which brand has launched the Ultimate Millet Muesli range with ‘Nourish Your Goals with Millets’ campaign?

27. Which renewable energy group has launched the ‘India Ka Asli Power Play’ campaign featuring Delhi Capitals players?

28. Which beverage brand is celebrating 50 years with the '50 saal se, sip-sip mein aam.' campaign?

29. Which maternity and paediatric care chain will acquire Apollo Cradle and Apollo Fertility, a network of maternity and infant care centres across the country?

30. Which business group has unveiled ‘Kathni Karni Ek Si’, a film commemorating its 100-year journey?

31. Which company last week said it would buy stakes in Jaypee Group’s power producers for about Rs 4,200 crore as part of a broader restructuring of the debt-laden infrastructure group?

32. Which company will acquire a 100% stake in Jaypee Fertilisers & Industries (JFIL) from Jaiprakash Associates for Rs 1,500 crore, as part of the NCLT-approved resolution plan for JAL?

33. Which IT services company has signed an agreement to acquire UK and UAE-based consulting firm Consulting Professionals Services Holdings Limited (CPS) for up to GBP 11 million?

34. FSN E-Commerce Ventures, the parent of Nykaa, has crossed which milestone revenue mark in FY26?

35. Uber has partnered with which business group to jointly develop and deploy electric vehicles (EVs) tailored for India's ride-hailing market?

36. Which quick home services platform has expanded into the beauty services segment with the launch of its instant salon-at-home offering?

37. Which Japanese wellness brand has appointed Sara Tendulkar as brand ambassador for its Japanese tea category in India?

38. Which paint brand has launched the campaign 'The Story of Papdi Village' for Style Power Bright centred on the issue of peeling exterior walls?

39. Which brand has unveiled a digital campaign featuring model Nataša Stanković to spotlight protein-focused breakfast routines built around taste, convenience and everyday consumption?

40. Jobs in the informal sector breached which milestone mark for the first time in Jan-March 2026, according to the latest quarterly data on the unincorporated sector enterprises released by NSO?

41. Stellantis has announced that it will develop and manufacture a new global Jeep vehicle in partnership with which Indian company?

42. Which company said it had made an offer to acquire staffing firm Randstad’s technology and consulting services business in parts of Europe and Australia?

43. Godrej Properties Limited has entered into a partnership with which engineering and construction firm for construction contracts across 3 residential developments in Gurgaon?

44. Which snack brand has launched Mini Stix, marking the brand’s entry into the stick-format potato snack category in India?

45. Which diagnostic chain has launched the ‘Thoda Gambhir Ho Jao’ campaign, featuring former cricketer Gautam Gambhir?

46. Which jewellery brand has appointed actress Kriti Sanon as its brand ambassador and launched a new campaign ‘Style, Sealed in Silver’?

47. Which medical technology company has launched the campaign 'Say Yes to a Better Tomorrow’, aimed at deepening public understanding of Parkinson's disease?

48. Which frozen food brand has released a campaign built around its latest proposition, ‘Har Roz Kuch Special’?

49. Which omnichannel payments platform for businesses has launched the campaign ‘Break to Build’?

50. Which company last week said it is acquiring the cement business of Jaiprakash Associates from the Adani Group for an enterprise value of Rs 2,850 crore?

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Biz Quizzard 1155

2026-05-17T12:00:00.000+05:30

Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period May 11 - 16. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Net outflow by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) from the stock market for the current year crossed which milestone mark for the first time ever, according to a report by JM Financial?

2. Which linen fabric and apparel brand has roped in father-son duo, Saif Ali Khan and Ibrahim Ali Khan, as brand ambassadors and unveiled its new positioning ‘Passion for Pure’?

3. Which cookie brand has introduced its Golden variant through a campaign with the positioning ‘The new twist to Vanilla’?

4. Which life insurance brand unveiled its Mother’s Day film ‘Bin Samjhaaye, Sirf Maa Samajhti Hai’?

5. Which basmati rice brand celebrated Mother’s Day with the ‘#CancelMinimum’ campaign?

6. Which hair oil brand launched the digital campaign ‘The Coconut Pony’ for Mother’s Day?

7. Which mutual fund brand launched the campaign ‘The Maa Minute’?

8. Which brand has rolled out its Summer Swag campaign featuring internet personalities Raghu and Rajiv to promote its shoe-style sandals range?

9. Which kitchen solutions brand has launched its latest campaign, ‘Sabse Bada Offer’, featuring actor and professional wrestler Sunil Kumar?

10. Which company has acquired Bengaluru-based staples and cold-pressed oils brand Safe Harvest through a share-swap transaction?

11. Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) last week said it will set up a new manufacturing plant, in which state?

12. Which corporate animal welfare initiative has entered the ice cream segment?

13. Which menstrual hygiene brand has launched a campaign for its ‘Zero Irritation Pads’?

14. Which Ayurvedic antacid brand has roped in actor Rakesh Bedi as brand ambassador?

15. Which electric scooter brand has unveiled its new campaign “Always On The Move With You”?

16. Which high-performance men’s lifestyle brand has launched the digital campaign “Real Moments. Unscripted. Unbound.”?

17. Which frozen foods brand has launched its international style Zigzag Fries range through the ‘#TasteTheWorld’ campaign?

18. Which pizza brand has launched the campaign 'Only For Everyone’?

19. Which company, in partnership with the Government of Uttar Pradesh, has introduced a campaign anthem, “India ka Iron Up karenge”, to drive anemia awareness?

20. Which company said global consumer goods maker Henkel will not renew licensing agreements for its Pril dishwashing and Fa personal care brands after May 31, ending a 15-year partnership?

21. Which company will manufacture and supply critical landing gear forgings to Brazilian aircraft maker Embraer for commercial and defence aircraft programmes under a long-term agreement?

22. Which law firm has appointed Sandeep Ghosh as its first CEO?

23. Which Pune-based food company has rebranded itself as Adinova?

24. Which bank has launched its Mother’s Day campaign ‘Mom – Our First Safe Deposit Locker’?

25. Which adult nutrition brand has launched the “Strength to Live Your Dreams” campaign on healthy ageing?

26. Which hair care brand has unveiled the TVC 'The Simple Solution to Hair Fall' with the positioning 'Protein Ka Double Dose'?

27. Which company has launched “Sign of You”, a first-of-its-kind integrated campaign created exclusively for the Indian Sign Language (ISL) feed during the ongoing IPL season?

28. Which brand has announced actress Anushka Sharma as the face of ‘Heer’, its recently launched gold and lab-grown diamond jewellery brand, and launched the campaign 'For You, Forever'?

29. Which brand has launched the film “#GoFlakeZero” for its Anti-Dandruff Beracyl Shampoo?

30. R Mukundan, chief executive of Tata Chemicals, has assumed office as president of which industry body for 2026-27?

31. Nasdaq-listed Vyome Holdings has licensed two preclinical selective JAK inhibitor assets from which Tata group enterprise?

32. Wipro Consumer Ventures and Ahmedabad-based GVFL have acquired about 17% stake in which pan-Asian foods and beverages brand for an undisclosed amount?

33. Which airport operator and IHG Hotels & Resorts have signed a management agreement to develop five hotels with nearly 1,500 rooms in four Indian cities?

34. Which footwear brand has unveiled a campaign for its sandals category, featuring W.i.S.H., an all-female Indian pop group?

35. Which brand has launched the ‘Kabz Ka Kabza’ campaign, featuring actor Varun Dhawan, with the positioning 'India's No.1 Bulk Laxative'?

36. Which ice cream brand has launched a campaign featuring actor Shakti Kapoor, wrestler The Great Khali, choreographer Terence Lewis, and content creator Saurabh Ghadge?

37. Which fashion brand has launched its summer campaign 'Everything Under the Sun'?

38. Which brand has launched a new phase of its 'Never Same, Never Sane' campaign, featuring actor Siddhant Chaturvedi, for its watches?

39. Which after-sales service and repair brand for home electronic appliances has launched the film “Taaki Khushiyon Ki List Kabhi Chhoti Na Ho.” for its Care Plan?

40. Maruti Suzuki India Limited has achieved which cumulative dispatch milestone through railways towards its commitment to green logistics?

41. Which company will acquire US-based pharmaceutical company Assertio Holdings in an all-cash deal valued at about $166.4 million (around Rs 1,570 crore)?

42. Which company has launched the country’s first injectable immunotherapy for lung cancer?

43. China’s leading television and appliance maker Skyworth Group is forging a joint venture (JV) with which group to manufacture and sell Panasonic-branded televisions in India?

44. Which company is gearing up to launch premium motorcycles under the Norton Motorcycles brand in India and globally from the second quarter of FY27?

45. Which baby care brand for skin has unveiled a new nourishment range featuring milk and rice, and has roped in actress Parineeti Chopra as brand ambassador?

46. Which consumer brand has appointed Milind Soman as its brand ambassador to promote canned tuna?

47. Which hospitality brand has launched the ‘Stay Your Way’ campaign?

48. Which QSR chain launched the digital film 'A foodie Mom's story' for Mother’s Day?

49. Which sports brand has launched the 'Get The Glow' campaign?

50. Which company has acquired US-based Boviet Solar’s assets for an enterprise value of $750 million (Rs 7,178 crore)?

51. Which luxury major has agreed to sell the Marc Jacobs fashion label to a venture between WHP Global and G-III Apparel Group?

52. Which company will acquire the Zuri Kumarakom, a luxury resort in Kerala, for Rs 205 crore?

53. Which brand has named actress Ananya Panday as Fragrance & Beauty ambassador in India?

54. Which brand has appointed actress Sonali Bendre as its brand ambassador for a new campaign featuring its mangalsutra and traditional jewellery collections?

55. Which airline has launched the ‘Xpress Wali Baat Hai’ campaign, featuring actor Pankaj Tripathi?

56. Which talc brand has launched a summer campaign featuring actor Varun Dhawan in a dual role alongside his father, filmmaker David Dhawan?

57. Which spice brand has announced the launch of its new TVC, featuring actors Akshay Kumar and Rajpal Yadav, for the Sprinklers range?

58. Which beer brand has launched its Summer 2026 campaign, ‘#CheersForMore’, featuring cricket umpire Anil Chaudhary?

59. Which financial services platform has launched the campaign 'Fatafat Loan?'?

60. The Finance ministry has granted approval to which multinational bank for the acquisition of up to 74% stake in RBL Bank?

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Biz Quizzard 1154

2026-05-10T12:00:00.001+05:30

Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period May 04 - 09. Hope you enjoy it.

1. A consortium led by steel magnate Lakshmi N Mittal’s family and including Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla has signed a definitive agreement to acquire which IPL team?

2. Which QSR chain has appointed actress Rashmika Mandanna as its brand ambassador and unveiled a new television campaign ‘Boring vs Bold’ in South India?

3. Which soap brand has brought in actress Rashmika Mandanna as the new face of the brand?

4. Which personal care brand has unveiled its latest campaign ‘Under the Same Sun’ in partnership with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), marking a significant five-year association milestone?

5. Which brand has announced actress Taapsee Pannu as its brand ambassador, and has introduced a bamboo cotton range of lingerie?

6. Which company has rolled out the campaign ‘#EverythingIsFair’ with Rajasthan Royals, centred on its UPI payments and personal loan offerings?

7. Which fashion brand has released a campaign featuring actor Ibrahim Ali Khan, centred on perceptions around Gen Z and the idea of a generation gap?

8. Which oral care brand has launched a new brand platform with the first film ‘Raised by Sweets’?

9. Which edible oil brand has roped in actress Rachita Ram as brand ambassador and launched the first campaign in Kannada featuring her?

10. Which business personality has chosen her niece, Claire, as her successor, marking a generational transition at one of India’s leading biopharmaceutical firms?

11. Which snack brand has entered the ready-to-cook (RTC) breakfast category with the launch of High Protein Super Oats?

12. Which financial services company has appointed Karthik Srinivasan as its CEO, at a time when the company is resuming lending activity following the lifting of regulatory restrictions?

13. Which paint company has created a Tamil-culture inspired packaging for Neotė, a luxury interior emulsion?

14. Which gender-neutral skincare brand has launched the film ‘Skin in Every Light’?

15. Pregnancy detection kit brand Prega News has launched its Mother’s Day campaign in collaboration with which at-home salon and wellness service platform?

16. Which brand has introduced Amalfi Riviera, a unisex Eau de Parfum under its Amalfi range, through a campaign featuring actor Abhay Deol?

17. Which ethnic wear brand has launched its Mother's Day campaign ‘Echoes of Us’?

18. Which tyre brand has unveiled its new campaign under the ‘Built Better’ platform?

19. Which MNC has launched the ‘Show Them How It’s Done” initiative, aimed at providing a platform for young girls across the country to showcase their talent through auditions?

20. Which automobile company in India marked its 30th Foundation Day on 6 May. 2026?

21. Doris Fisher has died at 94. She was the co-founder of which American clothing retailer?

22. Which dairy and healthy snacks brand has appointed Ritesh Gauba as its new CEO?

23. Which power company has appointed Sanjay Bhargava as chief executive officer?

24. Which spice brand has roped in actress Priety Zinta as its new brand ambassador?

25. Which brand has launched the campaign ‘Super Nutrition. Zero Negotiation’ for Kids Superfuel, its nutrition drink mix for children?

26. Which edible oil brand has launched a film featuring actress Sheeba Chaddha for Mother’s Day?

27. Which brand has launched its Mother’s Day campaign ‘Ghar ka kaam sabka kaam’ for home appliances?

28. Which brand has launched Avaanti, a new diamond jewellery collection accompanied by a campaign featuring Nupur Sanon, Guntas Bhasin, and Lisa Mishra?

29. Which lab-grown diamond jewellery brand has launched the Mother’s Day campaign ‘I Am Not Like My Mother’?

30. Ted Turner has died at the age of 87. Which news TV network did he establish?

31. Which textile group has acquired a nearly 61% controlling stake in US-based Dalco-GFT for $136 million, marking its entry into the American technical textiles market?

32. Trimex Foods, operator of international restaurant brands such as Chili’s Grill & Bar, Paul and Cinnabon, will launch which American fast-food chain known for its Chinese cuisine, in India?

33. Infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured its largest ever order in the domestic metals sector from which company?

34. Which apparel manufacturer and exporter has forayed into the direct-to-consumer (D2C) segment with the launch of its homegrown brand SHORTSTOP?

35. Which mobility solutions company will acquire a 100% stake in Israel-based automotive cybersecurity firm Cymotive Technologies for up to USD 120 million (about Rs 1,138 crore)?

36. Which brand has launched the Mother's Day campaign ‘Mom’s Standard Time’ for its smartwatches?

37. Which parenting and childcare company has collaborated with actress and new mother Yami Gautam Dhar for its newest personal care campaign, ‘You Do Mom Your Way.’?

38. Which bus booking platform has launched its ‘Full Transparency’ campaign in Tamil, featuring film personality Prabhu Deva?

39. Which quick commerce platform has launched the campaign 'Dream team nahi, shopping list banao.'?

40. Samsung Electronics Co has crossed which milestone market capitalisation mark?

41. Which AI and technology transformation solutions company has acquired Taciti Consulting, a boutique SAP Silver Partner specialising in large-scale ERP transformation projects?

42. Which organic food brand has unveiled a new campaign ‘A Taste of Home Abroad’, featuring chef Vikas Khanna?

43. Which confectionery brand has unveiled a new ‘Kuch Bhi Karega’ film for its Fruitee Fun Soft Chews?

44. Which soap brand has unveiled the ad 'Extraordinary Recharge'?

45. Which chocolate malt beverage brand has launched the film ‘#OGInfluencer’ for Mother’s Day?

46. Which fashion brand has launched the campaign ‘Drip so lethal, it feels illegal’, featuring creator CarryMinati (Ajey Nagar)?

47. Which airline and Mumbai Indians have launched the campaign film ‘Cricket at 30,000 Feet’, featuring players Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, and Trent Boult?

48. Which packaged drinking water brand has launched a campaign featuring brand ambassador and actor Hrithik Roshan?

49. Which wearables brand has launched the film 'Get your Ma's 'Ai'ttention' for Mother’s Day?

50. Which company will acquire a 60% stake in IncNut Digital, owner of direct-to-consumer beauty and personal care brands Vedix and SkinKraft, for Rs 321 crore in an all-cash deal?

51. Which renewable energy company has inked pacts for the acquisition of a 55% stake in Associated Power Structures (APSPL) for Rs 1,225 crore?

52. Which Bengaluru-headquartered company has acquired MobileAction, an AI-powered platform specialising in iOS app growth, to deepen its capabilities in Apple’s advertising ecosystem?

53. Which beauty brand has unveiled the campaign '#MyMomMyHomegirl,' featuring actress Ashnoor Kaur and her mother?

54. Which health food brand has launched its Mother’s Day campaign featuring actors Tisca Chopra and Darsheel Safary?

55. Which plant-based wellness brand has launched its Mother’s Day campaign, ‘#MaaKaKhana’, featuring Zeenat Aman, Pankaj Bhadouria, Seema Anand, and Priya Malik?

56. Which food brand has launched its Mother’s Day campaign 'Har roti mein sirf swaad nahi, Maa ka pyaar hota hai.'?

57. Which hospital chain has unveiled its Mother’s Day 2026 campaign, ‘#ThatMomInstinct’?

58. Which gifting platform has launched the ‘To Mom, With Love’ campaign?

59. Which gifting platform has introduced a Mother's Day campaign featuring the 'Kuch Nahi Hamper for Mom'?

60. Which motorcycle company will invest Rs 2,200 crore in Satyavedu mandal in Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh, for a new manufacturing facility?

61. Which body care brand has partnered with actor Rahul Khanna for a one-of-a-kind YouTube livestream that captured his shower routine in real time?

62. Which science-backed Ayurveda-inspired self-care and skincare brand for mothers launched the film ‘#TheMissingU’ for Mother’s Day?

63. Which herbal and Ayurvedic healthcare company launched its AI-created ‘Naari Anthem’ ahead of Mother’s Day?

64. Which handbag brand has unveiled a new campaign 'Always a Little Ready', centred on handbags as part of everyday routines and personal organization?

65. Which oats brand has rolled out a new campaign 'Protein and Fibre in one bowl' and brand refresh in India?

66. Which brand has unveiled a new brand film 'The Art of Slowing Down', spotlighting Bilona ghee, wood-pressed oils, and stone-ground flours?

67. Which train-ticketing platform has launched the ad 'The Ad They Tried to Stop', featuring RCB players, including Virat Kohli?

68. This Mother’s Day, which mutual fund brand has launched the film ‘Lalla Don’t Buy’?

69. For Mother’s Day, which hair oil brand launched “Maa, Aapse Phir Milte Hain” , a podcast featuring actress Supriya Pathak Kapur and her daughter Sanah Kapur?

70. Which hospital chain has launched a Centre of Excellence for Sports Injuries and Orthopaedics in Hyderabad?

71. SB Ravi Pandit passed away on May 8. He was the founder and chairman of which IT services company?

72. Which senior living brand has unveiled its Mother’s Day campaign film 'Celebrating Moms & Their Beautiful Second innings'?

73. Which spice brand has launched the digital-first campaign ‘#RoleReversal’ for Mother’s Day?

74. Which baby care brand has unveiled its Mother’s Day DVC celebrating the ‘Mumma Waali Feeling’?

75. Which general insurance company has launched the campaign, “+1 in Your Motherhood Journey”?

76. Which consumer products company unveiled its latest corporate brand campaign for Mother’s Day, ‘The Maa Signature’?

77. Which gifting solutions retailer has unveiled its Mother’s Day campaign 'HerTypeOfLove', in collaboration with online travel platform Yatra, and pet care and grooming brand Ultimutt?

78. Which pharma MNC last week announced the launch of its cervical cancer awareness campaign in India, in collaboration with actress Madhuri Dixit Nene?

79. Which QSR chain launched the digital film “Every mother deserves a break”?

80. Which integrated steel engineering company last week unveiled India's first TJK superflex weldmesh manufacturing unit at its factory in Tangi in Odisha’s Cuttack district?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1154 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1153

2026-05-03T12:00:00.001+05:30

Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period April 27 - May 02. Hope you enjoy it.

1. Which company and US-based Organon & Co have entered into an agreement under which the former will acquire all outstanding shares of Organon at an enterprise valuation of $ 11.75 billion?

2. Which IT services company has elevated Rajsekhar Datta Roy as CEO, effective May 9, 2026, for a period of three years?

3. Which pharmaceutical manufacturer has appointed Umang Vohra as its chairman and group chief executive officer (CEO)?

4. Which agri-input company has appointed actor Akshay Kumar as brand ambassador and launched the campaign “Desh Ka Kisan, Desh Ka Asli Hero”?

5. Actor Ishaan Khatter has been appointed brand ambassador for which scooter brand?

6. Which skincare brand has unveiled a new campaign film featuring co-founder and actress Kriti Sanon as the brand’s “SPF Police”?

7. Which brand has rolled out a new campaign, featuring actress Tara Sutaria, for its packaged coconut water?

8. Amid the ongoing cricket season, Oakley and Meta announced a collaboration with which cricketer as the face of Oakley Meta Performance AI glasses in India?

9. Which beverage brand has introduced a new global platform titled ‘Smile Please’, accompanied by a refreshed visual identity, as part of a broader brand update across international markets?

10. Maruti Suzuki’s quarterly net sales crossed which revenue milestone mark for the first time in January-March?

11. Which educational institute has announced the launch of a UNESCO Chair on Gender Inclusion and Skill Development, the first of its kind in Asia?

12. Which brand has introduced a new soothing baby powder variant designed for newborns and babies with sensitive skin?

13. Which airline has introduced a new aircraft livery featuring Mumbai Indians, marking an extension of its existing partnership with the franchise?

14. Which brand has unveiled a new campaign, ‘#IceCreamWaliSituationship’, alongside two new flavours, Café Mocha and Pista Kunafa?

15. Which footwear brand has launched the campaign 'So Gaya re So Gaya', using a visual metaphor of 'sleeping feet' to depict the product experience?

16. Which brand has launched a campaign featuring cricketer Arshdeep Singh for its Healthy 50+ Nutrition Mix, highlighting elderly nutrition?

17. Which brand has introduced the Chuck Taylor All Star Throwback, a new iteration of its sneaker line, featuring actor Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor?

18. Which basmati rice brand has partnered with KidZania India, the country’s largest indoor edutainment theme park, to launch an immersive factory?

19. Which smartphone brand has launched a digital film, featuring cricketer Harleen Deol, spotlighting “World’s First Privacy Display”?

20. Reliance Industries has become the first Indian company to surpass which milestone mark (in dollars) in annual net profit?

21. Which electrical and electronics company has acquired MULTILINK, a leading manufacturer of electronics and electrical products for two- and three-wheeler Original Equipment Manufacturers?

22. Which almond brand has launched the campaign ‘Superfood for a Super You’, featuring former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu?

23. Which adhesive brand has launched its latest television commercial, ‘Kursi Pe Nazar’?

24. Which technology brand announced its entry into India’s travel accessories segment with the launch of a new range of smart luggage gear, including the Melbourne, and Melbourne Plus?

25. Which bus booking platform has launched a new set of films under its Maharashtra-focused campaign, introducing the ‘Aai Shappath’ creative route?

26. Which nuts and dry fruits brand has unveiled its latest campaign with the launch of Daily Date, a date-based indulgent?

27. Which bank has unveiled its new campaign, ‘Fixed bhi, Fabulous bhi’?

28. Which brand has launched the campaign “Isey Uthao, Baaki Sab Pe Pause Lagao”, featuring actress Tamannaah Bhatia for its Flavoured Milk range?

29. Which NBFC has rolled out a hyperlocal, digital-first campaign 'Aaiye Humse Miliye' during the ongoing cricket season?

30. Rajiv Bajaj, managing director of Bajaj Auto, will step down from the board of which NBFC?

31. Which company has agreed to acquire two malls from Prozone Group in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad) and Coimbatore for Rs 1,242 crore?

32. Which company has acquired Punjabi music company Catrack Entertainment?

33. Which Indian company has received approval from Health Canada for its generic semaglutide injection?

34. Which MNC has agreed to acquire Germany’s TK Elevator (TKE) in a deal valued at 29.4 billion euros ($34.4 billion), creating the world’s largest lift maker?

35. Which company has acquired global haircare brand Anomaly, founded by actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas?

36. Which group last week announced acquiring a 30% stake in precision-machined engine components maker Fortuna Engineering for Rs 129.6 crore?

37. Which ecommerce company has revived its ‘Aur Dikhao’ campaign?

38. Which beauty platform has launched the 'Beauty Made Personal' campaign, featuring actress Alia Bhatt?

39. Which brand has partnered with actors Gaurav Gera and Mustafa Ahmed for a digital campaign centred on its whey protein blends?

40. Which state last week launched the country’s first state-led Centre of Excellence for Space Technology (CoE SpaceTech Foundation)?

41. UPI crossed which milestone mark in value terms in FY26?

42. US-based cybersecurity company Palo Alto Networks has agreed to acquire which AI infrastructure startup at an estimated valuation of up to $140 million?

43. Ravi K has assumed charge as the 22nd Chairman and Managing Director of which PSU?

44. Which online travel and ticketing platform has launched the campaign ‘Dealpanti’, featuring comedians Sunil Grover and Kiku Sharda, and cricketer Rishabh Pant?

45. Dutch brewer Heineken BV last week officially inaugurated its first Asia-Pacific Global Capability Centre (GCC). Which city?

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