Biz Quizzard 1048

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

1. InterGlobe founder Rahul Bhatia and former Tech Mahindra MD CP Gurnani have formed a JV to launch an AI-enabled solution for the logistics, travel, transportation, and hospitality sectors. What is it called?

2. The Reserve Bank of India has approved the appointment of Ajith Kumar K.K as the Managing Director & CEO of which bank for three years with effect from the date of taking charge?

3. Which homegrown Indian brand specialising in ready-to-cook Asian staples has roped in Chef Ranveer Brar as brand ambassador?

4. Which paint brand launched the ‘Vote India’ campaign ahead of General Elections 2024?

5. Which automobile brand has launched the ‘Tech is now Badass’ campaign, featuring actor Bobby Deol?

6. Which brand has announced the launch of its limited-edition Signature Series Airfryer with a campaign featuring Chef Ranveer Brar and internet celebrity Orry?

7. Which bank has launched the campaign 'Moner Moton Banking' in West Bengal, featuring actors Prosenjit Chatterjee and Sabyasachi Chakraborty?

8. Which global interior solutions brand has roped in former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar as brand ambassador?

9. Which eye health chain has launched the campaign "We Are There, With Expertise and Care’?

10. The founder of which group has formalised the succession plan, with his son getting the food & beverages business, and his daughter taking charge on the healthcare and education side?

11. As part of its annual TransparenSee initiative to celebrate World Idli Day, which company recently unveiled its latest campaign ‘Approved By Grandmothers’?

12. Which content company has inked a strategic partnership with Ravi Shastri's Sporting Beyond to launch non-fiction content and live event IPs?

13. Which brand has unveiled "Floating Stories," a unique campaign shedding light on the extraordinary journey of women dairy farmers who have defied odds and transformed their lives?

14. Which Pine Labs-owned API infrastructure company has appointed Anand Raisinghani as its chief executive officer (CEO)?

15. Which power distribution company in Delhi announced the appointment of Gajanan Sampatrao Kale as CEO?

16. Which jewellery brand has unveiled a film for the debut of its latest collection, Vindhya, inspired by the heartland of Madhya Pradesh, for Akshaya Tritiya?

17. Which ice cream brand has launched the 'Waah wali news' campaign?

18. Which smartphone maker has unveiled the film ‘Wreckshaw’?

19. Which automobile brand has roped in cricketer MS Dhoni as brand ambassador?

20. Reliance Retail has crossed which milestone net profit mark for the first time for the financial year ended March 31, 2024 (FY24)?

21. Which company has launched Wyzr air coolers and wants to disrupt the dominance of multinationals in the local consumer electronics and home appliances market with the new brand?

22. Which tractor company has unveiled limited-edition tractor of its five variants, to be available for two months across the country, to mark its golden jubilee?

23. Which country has overtaken China in sales of electric three-wheelers in 2023, at over 5.8 lakh units, according to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA)?

24. Which play school brand and its formal extension, Academic Heights Public School (AHPS), an educational chain, has roped in badminton player Saina Nehwal as brand ambassador?

25. Which e-commerce furniture and home decor company has launched the ‘Fashion for Home’ campaign to revolutionise interior styling?

26. Which bathware brand launched the television commercial campaign ‘#TapIntoTheFuture’, featuring Royal Challengers Bengaluru players, including Virat Kohli?

27. Which artisan bakery brand has launched the ‘The Truth We Knead’ campaign?

28. Which MDF company has unveiled a television commercial featuring Delhi Capitals’ players Rishabh Pant, David Warner, and Anrich Nortje?

29. Which comfort-tech brand last week announced the launch of its new chair brand, ‘ErgoSmart’?

30. Which company has emerged as the world’s largest mobile operator in data traffic consumption during the January-March quarter, according to global analytics firm Tefficient?

31. Which on-demand service platform has launched ‘Smart Links’, a tool designed for restaurants to enhance their online presence and drive growth?

32. Which asset management company has elevated Prateek Agrawal to the role of managing director and CEO?

33. Which French pet food maker last week said it has opened Asia's second largest fully operational packaging plant in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, with an investment of Rs 100 crore?

34. Hindustan Unilever (HUL), the parent company of brands such as Horlicks and Boost, has rebranded the 'health food drinks' category as what?

35. Which bank has announced the release of its ‘#PehchaanCon 3.0’ banking fraud awareness campaign, featuring actor Kunaal Roy Kapur?

36. Which fast-fashion brand unveiled the 'From Barcelona with Love’ campaign for the launch of its summer capsule collection?

37. Which fashion e-tailer has announced the exclusive unveiling of an ethnic collection inspired by Netflix and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’?

38. Which audio wearable brand has roped in cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal as its new brand ambassador?

39. Which snacking brand has unveiled its social media campaign ‘We Don't Have An IPL Campaign’?

40. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) last week barred which bank from signing up new customers through its online and mobile banking channels, and issuing fresh credit cards?

41. Which online bus-ticketing platform has unveiled a campaign featuring actors Mahesh Babu and Rajendra Prasad?

42. Which brand has unveiled its ‘#400%Hydration’ campaign featuring its new Natural Hydrating Range, designed to cater to the unique skincare needs of lactating and breastfeeding mothers?

43. Which Alcobev company has roped in actor Arjun Kapoor as the brand Influencer for its array of premium brands?

44. Which mattress brand has launched the television commercial ‘SleepQool’, featuring Sunrisers Hyderabad cricketers Pat Cummins, Bhuvaneshwar Kumar, Aiden Markam, and T Natarajan?

45. Which edible oil manufacturing company has forayed into the wellness and fitness oil category with the launch of ‘Nutrica’?

46. Rahul Varshney has quit as the India head of which renewable power generator?

47. Aditya Birla Group’s market capitalisation crossed which milestone mark last week?

48. Which automobile company in India filed a record 222 patents and 117 design applications in FY24, highest in its history?

49. Which technology investor has elevated Ashutosh Sharma to lead its India and Southeast Asia investments?

50. Online credit card spends crossed which milestone mark for the first time in March?

51. Which port has received the shipping ministry’s nod for operating as India’s first transshipment port?

52. The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) has recommended the appointment of Asheesh Pandey for the position of MD & CEO of which bank?

53. Nestle India and which company have entered into a definitive agreement to form a joint venture to bring innovative nutraceutical brands to consumers in India and other agreed territories?

54. Which airline in India last week announced its foray into widebody planes with an order of 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft which are expected to be delivered to the airline from 2027 onwards?

55. Which streaming platform has announced its new subscription offering, with plans starting at Rs 29 per month?

56. Nestle last week announced the launch of which brand in India, in response to the increasing consumer demand for its high-quality portioned coffees?

57. Which ride hailing company has launched the ‘#RoutineSeRescue’ campaign featuring actor and model Milind Soman?

58. Which biscuit brand has launched the 'Mera Favorite Snakk' campaign featuring actress and brand ambassador Kiara Advani?

59. Which American actress’ global beauty brand has announced its launch in India, in partnership with House of Beauty?

60. Which IT services company will acquire Noida-based digital engineering and transformation services and solutions provider PureSoftware Technologies for $94.5 million (Rs 779 crore)?

61. Which personal care brand has announced the launch of its new 10-in-1 Deep Repair Treatment Mask for damaged hair with the 'Pause, Reverse, and Play' campaign?

62. Which paint brand has launched the ‘Har Ghar Khelega, Har Ghar Khilega’ campaign featuring cricketer and brand ambassador Virat Kohli?

63. Which bubblegum brand has launched a campaign featuring cricketer Jasprit Bumrah to introduce its latest innovation - Jelly on Top?

64. Which company is foraying into the speciality steel sector in India with the buyout of Arjas Steel, which is among the top five producers of speciality steel products in the country?

65. Which automobile company last week reported its highest quarterly net profit at Rs 3,878 crore?

66. Japan-based HR company Mynavi Corporation has acquired a majority stake in which Bengaluru-based Workspace-as-a-Service (WaaS) platform?

67. Which innerwear brand has roped in actor Sidharth Malhotra as brand ambassador?

68. Which dairy brand has launched the ‘#Maajaisi’ campaign, featuring the anthem “Mamta Jaisi Shudh, Maa Jaisi Mamta" penned by eminent poet Gulzar?

69. Which oral care brand has launched the 'Indian Sweets League' campaign, featuring cricketers Suresh Raina and Zaheer Khan?

70. Wholesale pharma distribution company Keimed has merged with which omni-channel healthcare platform?

71. Which paints company has unveiled a digital-first campaign, featuring the ‘Rangon Ka Khel Hai’ anthem?

72. Which commercial vehicle manufacturer has rolled out a new digital campaign, ‘Karo Business Tension Free’?

73. Which life insurance company has launched the social media campaign ‘#VoteKarneKoTaiyaar’?

74. Which mutual fund has launched a digital-first campaign 'Index funds simple hai'?

75. Which business group is looking to invest Rs 100 crore in setting up 25 gymnastic centres over the next five years as part of its strategy to develop an ecosystem for the sport in the country?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1048 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

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Biz Quizzard 1047

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

1. Which fashion company said it will launch youth clothing brand Bershka in India this year?

2. Which comfort technology company has roped in cricketer Ishan Kishan as brand ambassador?

3. Which cement company is set to acquire a 1.5-milliontonne (mt) cement grinding unit in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, for Rs 413.75 crore from the My Home Group?

4. Which industry body has appointed Ashley Menezes, partner and COO of ChrysCapital, as chairperson of the executive committee (EC) for 2024-26?

5. Which company plans to venture into the stockbroking and wealth management business through an equal joint venture (JV) with US-based BlackRock?

6. Which company launched the campaign ‘5 Star Bathrooms’, featuring Royal Challengers Bengaluru team cricketers, including Virat Kohli?

7. Which cricket score and news platform has roped in cricketer Shikhar Dhawan as its new brand ambassador, and has launched the 'Cricket ka Gabbar' campaign?

8. Which oral care brand has launched the 'The Hitman Of Dental Problems' campaign, featuring cricketer and brand ambassador Rohit Sharma?

9. Which paint brand has unveiled a new TVC campaign, featuring actor and television presenter Ma Ka Pa Anand, aimed at solidifying its position in Tamil Nadu?

10. Which pharma major will acquire the cosmetics and personal care distribution and marketing business of Ivia Beaute Pvt Ltd, including the brands Astaberry, Ikin and Bhimsaini?

11. Arjun Mohan has stepped down as the CEO of which edtech company in a little more than six months after taking on the role?

12. Which sports brand has officially signed fitness icon Milind Soman as its Running Ambassador?

13. Which company has unveiled a new TVC campaign, featuring cricketer and brand ambassador MS Dhoni, to promote its premium range of BLDC fans?

14. Which integrated pharmaceutical company has entered into the direct-to-consumer (D2C) space with its premium skincare brand Oteria?

15. Which platform last week introduced India's first large order fleet, designed to serve orders for a gathering of up to 50 people for group events like parties?

16. Which toilet cleaner brand has launched the ‘Toilet Review System’ campaign, featuring former cricketer Mithali Raj?

17. Which airline is celebrating its partnership with the Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2024 with a campaign featuring cricketers MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Deepak Chahar?

18. Which fast food brand launched the ‘#RollinSince20Years’ campaign to commemorate its 20th anniversary in India?

19. Which company has officially launched its extensive superbike portfolio in the Indian market, and has roped in actor John Abraham as brand ambassador?

20. Which fintech firm last week said it has elevated its interim CEO and chief financial officer Nalin Negi as full-time chief executive officer?

21. Which lubricants company has roped in actor Sidharth Malhotra as brand ambassador?

22. Which financial literacy and services platform unveiled the campaign 'The Great Escape', featuring actors Sharan Hegde and Viraj Ghelani?

23. Which Pune-based EV startup has roped in MS Dhoni as an investor?

24. Which mobile phone brand has reaffirmed its collaboration with actor Hrithik Roshan as its brand ambassador for the second year in a row?

25. Which actor has been named as an ambassador for the ‘Bundesliga Dream India’ project?

26. This IPL season, which ride-hailing company is rolling out two campaigns: 'Lowest Price Guaranteed' and '5 nahi toh 50' spotlighting its cab and auto services respectively?

27. Which insurtech company has launched a podcast series, 'ACKtually Speaking with Maddy’, hosted by brand ambassador and actor, R Madhavan?

28. Which soft furnishing fabrics company has launched home décor fabrics brand ‘Sansaar’ and has roped in actor Ranveer Singh as brand ambassador?

29. Which brand has launched a new digital ad featuring actress Vaani Kapoor for its core hair colour line - Argan Secrets Hair Colour?

30. Which agritech firm announced the launch of ‘Aksara’, a generative artificial intelligence system for climate smart agriculture?

31. Which sleep solutions company has unveiled a new advertisement campaign featuring internet celebrity Shivankit Singh Parihar?

32. Which airline in India has sold four of its last remaining Boeing 747-400 jumbo jetliners?

33. Which Mysuru-based company will manufacture 3,000 indigenously designed RUDRA high performance computing (HPC) servers for Centre for Development of Advanced Computing?

34. iPhone-maker Apple has formed a joint venture with which renewable energy developer to invest in six rooftop solar projects to power its India operations?

35. Which biotechnology firm last week said it has tied up with Brazil-based Biomm SA for the commercialisation of its diabetes drug in the Latin American nation?

36. Which actress has become a hospitality entrepreneur by opening her first millet-focussed dine-in restaurant ‘Arambam – Starts with Millet’ in collaboration with Curefoods, in Hyderabad?

37. Which mattress brand has unveiled a campaign featuring actor Ranveer Singh for the launch of latest product Technic Grid Mattress?

38. Which payment platform has launched the campaign ‘Pay Karne Ka Smarter Way’ featuring actor Ayushmann Khurrana?

39. Which healthy food brand has launched a campaign featuring celebrity Uorfi Javed to promote its bread?

40. Which company last week said it has acquired New York-based digital magazine store Magzter?

41. Which pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing firm has launched its 20th Anniversary campaign, "BHAROSA – Two Decades of Trust, Going Strong"?

42. Which omni-channel jewellery brand has launched its latest collection - Utsav, just in time for the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya?

43. Which diamond boutique has unveiled a campaign featuring actress Sonam Kapoor to introduce the 'My Embrace' collection?

44. DS Group’s Catch Spices brand has crossed which milestone sales mark?

45. Which company last week said it has signed an initial agreement with Japan’s JERA Co., Inc. to jointly evaluate the development of a green ammonia project in India?

46. Which IT company last week signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the share capital of Pune-based Blazeclan Technologies in an all-cash deal for up to Rs 485 crore?

47. Deepak Parekh has decided to step down as the Chairman and Non-Executive Director of which life insurance company with effect from April 18?

48. Which education company has acquired Kochi-based Logic Management Training Institute Pvt. Ltd. with effect from April 1?

49. Which frozen desserts brand has launched the campaign ‘Unwrap the OG’, featuring actors Alia Bhatt and Siddhanth Chaturvedi?

50. Which company last week said that it will launch its first electric truck in India called ´eCanter´ within the next 6-12 month?

51. According to a report last week, Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL) has touched which annual sales milestone in FY24, its first full year of operations?

52. Which men’s grooming and hygiene brand has roped in cricketer Shikhar Dhawan as investor and brand ambassador?

53. Max Fashion has announced the launch of which youth centric brand with the 'Love Labels' campaign?

54. R R Kabel Limited has launched the ‘#AapkeKaamKiBaat’ campaign to announce the rebranding of Luminous Fans to which brand?

55. Which condom brand has unveiled the ‘#votingvirgin’ campaign ahead of elections?

56. Which fashion brand has launched the ‘New Fits, Infinite Possibilities’ campaign, featuring brand ambassador and actress Deepika Padukone?

57. Which housing society management app has announced its new corporate brand identity as “The Living Experience Tech Company”?

58. Which hosiery company has launched the 'Democracy Ka Tyohaar' campaign?

59. Which financial services and payment service brand has launched the 'Link it, Forget it' campaign, with the first ad featuring singer Shankar Mahadevan, for IPL?

60. Which sportswear and athleisure venture has acquired Italian shoe brand Lotto’s India licence for a period of 40 years for an undisclosed price?

61. Which firm has entered an agreement with China-based original design manufacturer Longcheer to manufacture and sell smartphones for global brands with the latter’s design and technology?

62. Which financial services software firm will acquire a 67% stake in banking and insurance-focused startup Arya(dot)ai for $16.5 million (about Rs 138 crore) in cash?

63. Which bed linen manufacturer and exporter has announced the acquisition of international home fashions brand Wamsutta from Beyond, Inc. for $10.25 million?

64. Which IT firm has executed a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% equity interest in Macmillan Learning India, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Macmillan Group, USA?

65. Which MNC last week announced the appointment of Santhosh Viswanathan as the head of the newly formed India division?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1047 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli