June 1, 2025

Biz Quizzard 1105

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


1. In a first-of-its-kind pricing strategy in the pharma industry, which company has introduced a financing scheme for its cholesterol lowering drug brand Sybrava (inclisiran) in India?

2. Which pharma company last week said it has entered into a licence and supply agreement with SteinCares for commercialisation of biosimilar ranibizumab across Latin America?

3. Which company has released the second film under its national campaign ‘1935 Se Desh Ki Sehat Ke Saath,’ marking 90 years of promoting access to treatment and healthcare?

4. Which brand has released a new digital film that traces the journey of cocoa from Madagascar to its final form in the brand’s ice cream tubs?

5. Which oral care brand has collaborated with actress Sara Ali Khan through an Instagram post by her?

6. Which paint brand has launched a television commercial featuring comedy duo Krushna Abhishek and Kiku Sharda?

7. Which vodka brand has announced actress Kriti Sanon as its new brand ambassador?

8. Which brand has launched a new campaign titled "Made Like You," focusing on versatility in women's clothing?

9. Which brand has unveiled a new campaign “Comfiest Bras Ever,” featuring brand ambassador and actress Bhumi Pednekar?

10. Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced which cumulative sales milestone for its premium SUVs, Fortuner and Legender, since their debut in 2009?

11. Which multiplex chain has announced the appointment of Bhuvanesh Mendiratta as its new Managing Director?

12. Swiss packaged foods major Nestlé SA has acquired a minority stake in which Indian pet food company for an undisclosed sum?

13. Which luxury carmaker last week said it has partnered with double-Olympic medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra?

14. Which hair care brand has announced actress Manushi Chhillar as its new brand ambassador for the Indian market?

15. Which homecare appliance brand has announced the appointment of actress Kareena Kapoor Khan as its brand ambassador for India?

16. Which fitness and sports gear brand has announced the onboarding of cricketer Arshdeep Singh as an official brand athlete?

17. Which germ protection brand has announced cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni as brand ambassador for its soaps, bodywash, and handwash range?

18. Which B2B marketplace has unveiled its new campaign ‘Kaam Yahin Banta Hai’?

19. Which electric 2-wheeler brand has appointed actor Ajay Devgn as its brand ambassador?

20. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the deadline for filing income tax returns (ITRs) for the financial year 2024-25 to which date?

21. South Africa’s Sanlam Emerging Markets has acquired a 23% stake in which asset management company for Rs 105 crore through a preferential allotment of 38.89 lakh shares?

22. Which business personality has signed a MoU with the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) to establish an inflation-adjusted, full-fee scholarship?

23. Which new cookie brand range has launched the ‘Eat Happens’ campaign?

24. Which cookie brand has launched ‘SHINES’ - a shiny butter cookie, which promises a delightful new experience for butter cookie lovers?

25. To mark Menstrual Hygiene Day, which personal and intimate hygiene brand unveiled its new campaign, ‘#Zero Period’?

26. Which brand has launched a limited-edition Choco Vanilla Cricket Ball Ice Cream as part of its new campaign ‘Enjoy It, Play It’, featuring Gujarat Titans players?

27. Which energy drink brand has announced cricketer Shreyas Iyer as the face of the brand in India?

28. Which milk brand has launched a print campaign with the theme “What’s the source of your milk?”?

29. Which brand has re-entered India after a seven-year hiatus and has launched its V3 lineup of smartphones through Nxtcell India?

30. N Chandrasekaran, Tata Sons chairman, stepped down as chairman and director of which group company last week?

31. Which company has launched two products, Valexio and Mibelya, that will help support Indian rice growers achieve better and higher quality yields?

32. Which airline has introduced a new brand campaign “There is an Air About India”?

33. Which general insurance company has announced the appointment of Vedanarayanan Seshadri as the new Managing Director effective May 28, 2025?

34. Prashant Tripathy has announced his decision to retire from the role of MD and CEO of which life insurance company, effective September 30?

35. Which pet food brand has released the television commercial ‘Dr. Dogg’ in Tamil Nadu?

36. Which bath fittings company has roped in actor Saif Ali Khan as brand ambassador?

37. Which non-carbonated water-based beverage brand has launched a campaign with the positioning 'With Goodness of Copper!'?

38. Which denim brand has unveiled its Chico fit through a campaign featuring actor Vidyut Jammwal?

39. Which tech-enabled pet-care startup is celebrating its fourth anniversary with the ‘Feed a Streetie’ campaign?

40. Which airline will be the first to operate flights from Navi Mumbai airport upon its opening - tentatively fixed in August end?

41. Which business process management (BPM) company has elevated Venkatesh Korla as the new Global CEO?

42. Facing public outcry, which company last week announced the withdrawal of its newly launched Indian single malt whisky ‘Trikal’?

43. Which brand has launched ‘Groove,’ a new watch collection inspired by the rhythm, energy, and creativity of modern music culture?

44. Which sleep solutions brand has launched the film 'The slap in the face we all need'?

45. Which digital healthcare company unveiled the campaign ‘#NoPuffPlease’ ahead of World No Tobacco Day?

46. Which cosmetics brand has launched the ‘#RevealYourMagic’ campaign?

47. Bagline has teamed up with filmmaker Karan Johar to feature the latest range of which luxury brand’s luggage?

48. Which automobile company has announced that actor Pankaj Tripathi will be the company’s new brand ambassador?

49. Which coconut water brand has launched a campaign featuring actor Sidharth Malhotra?

50. Which genomics and personalised health player has acquired Canadian microbial sequencing player Microbiome Insights?

51. US-based real estate investment manager Hines and which Mumbai-based property developer have entered into an alliance to develop a commercial office project in Mumbai?

52. Which IT company has appointed Venu Lambu, currently the CEO Designate, as the Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director with effect from May 31, 2025?

53. The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) has recommended the appointment of Asheesh Pandey as the MD and CEO of which bank?

54. The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) has recommended the appointment of Kalyan Kumar as MD and CEO of which bank?

55. In an attempt to challenge long-standing societal perceptions of menstruation in India, which corporate trust has launched the ‘Maheena Aa Gaya’ campaign?

56. Which company has completed the acquisition of 100 per cent equity shares in WRNES Talegaon Power Transmission Ltd from REC Power Development and Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL)?

57. Which paints company has launched its latest corporate campaign ‘Socha Bhi Nahi Hoga’ to mark World Interiors Day 2025?

58. Which footwear brand has unveiled its Air Capsule Pro collection through the campaign 'For Every Capsule Of Your Life' featuring actor Siddhant Chaturvedi?

59. Which company has roped in Vedic scholar and cultural exponent Dushyanth Sridhar as brand ambassador to popularise the Acharya Panchakacham Veshti?

60. The Delhi High Court has restrained Dr Reddy’s Laboratories (DRL) and OneSource Specialty Pharma from selling which drug in the domestic market?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1105 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli

May 25, 2025

Biz Quizzard 1104

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


1. Which company is acquiring 50% stake in Sri Lanka-based visi-cooler manufacturer Everest Industrial Lanka (EIL) for $3.75 million?

2. Delhi airport operator DIAL has sold its entire 50% stake in Delhi Aviation Services (DASPL) to which company for around Rs 12.79 crore?

3. Which company has signed a binding collaboration agreement with Sparton (DeLeon Springs LLC) to assemble anti-submarine warfare (ASW) systems for the Indian Navy?

4. Which e-commerce enablement platform has launched India's first AI-integrated model context protocol server, marking a significant step in autonomous digital commerce?

5. Tira, the beauty platform from Reliance Retail, and which makeup brand have launched a content series ‘Talk Beauty To Me’, featuring actress Suhana Khan?

6. Which beverage brand has launched the campaign “Piyo Goodness. Karo Greatness.”?

7. Which digital wallet has unveiled a campaign featuring actor Jaideep Ahlawat for its "Pocket UPI" product?

8. Which face wash brand has launched a campaign featuring actor John Abraham and comedian Anubhav Singh Bassi?

9. Which lifestyle jewellery brand has appointed actor Shah Rukh Khan as its brand ambassador?

10. Which company is acquiring beverage brand Jumpin from Hershey’s India as part of its strategy to enter the ready-to-drink (RTD) segment?

11. ITC Hotels (ITCHL) has entered into an agreement with KAC Palm Exotica Hotels to launch which brand in Hyderabad?

12. Which fashion ecommerce platform has relaunched its dedicated online storefront, formerly known as Next Gen Store, as ‘SERVE’?

13. Which fashion, beauty and lifestyle e-commerce platform has announced its foray into global markets, and its entry into the Singaporean market?

14. Which chewing gum brand has announced its launch into the lollipop category through a campaign featuring cricketer Jasprit Bumrah?

15. Which electric 2-wheeler brand has launched the campaign ‘Charging Simple Hai’?

16. Which on-demand convenience platform launched ‘Drops’, a feature offering limited-edition, chef-curated dishes available in limited quantities for a short time?

17. Which scholastic and art stationery company has acquired a 51% stake in Super Treads (STPL)?

18. Which organic products brand has announced a strategic partnership with former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar?

19. Which pharma company has appointed Aman Mehta, the elder son of chairman Samir Mehta, as MD, with effect from August 1?

20. Which online gaming company has acquired UK-based PC and console game publisher Curve Games for Rs 247 crore?

21. InsuranceDekho and which other insurance distributor will merge through a share swap that will value the merged entity at Rs 7,400 crore?

22. The Board of Directors of which company has approved the appointment of George Verghese as the Managing Director for a period of 5 years?

23. Which travel company has established its first European Union presence by opening an office in Nicosia, Cyprus?

24. Dilipkumar Khandelwal has decided to step down as the India CEO of which bank?

25. Which MNC has unveiled a new campaign, featuring influencer Bhuvan Bam and actor Anup Soni, to promote its Ryzen AI 300 processors?

26. Which brand has launched a campaign featuring actors Ibrahim Ali Khan and Shanaya Kapoor for its Palermo sneaker?

27. Which dental products company has unveiled a digital campaign featuring actress Kareena Kapoor to promote its latest product, ‘Illusion Aligners Teen’?

28. Which brand has launched the campaign ‘#WhatAreYouTracking’, featuring actor Ranbir Kapoor, for its Smart Ring?

29. Which protein foods brand has announced the launch of Multigrain Chips through a campaign featuring co-founder and actor Ranveer Singh?

30. Which company is set to take control of Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM in a deal valued at €800 million (Rs 7,800 crore)?

31. Naveen Tahilyani has stepped down as the CEO and MD of which Tata Group company?

32. Which clean-tech company last week said it will acquire a 16.24% stake in International Battery Company to strengthen its presence in the mobility and energy storage sectors?

33. Which hospitality major last week said it has signed an agreement with Concept Hospitality (CHPL) in India to affiliate the latter’s ‘Fern’ brands under a new collection of properties?

34. Which 2 companies will replace Nestle India and IndusInd Bank on BSE Sensex from June 23?

35. Which eyewear brand has announced actor Shahid Kapoor as its new brand ambassador?

36. Which bank has launched the 'Savings Ki Vidya' campaign, featuring actress Vidya Balan?

37. Which fertility care company has launched its latest awareness initiative, the ‘RainbowBaby’ campaign?

38. Which brand has launched the 'Be Rain Ready’ campaign for its rainwear?

39. Which eyewear brand has signed cricketer Shubman Gill as its newest brand ambassador and the face of its “Artifacts from the Future” campaign in India?

40. The RBI will transfer a record amount to the government as a dividend for the current financial year. How much?

41. Which pharma company has entered into an agreement with US-based Pharmazz to invest up to $25 million, resulting in increasing its stake in the company to 22.7%?

42. Which restaurant in Dubai has been awarded the maximum three Michelin stars, the first time the prestigious honour has been given to Indian cuisine anywhere in the world?

43. Which jewellery brand has launched its first brand campaign in Odia, featuring actor Sabyasachi Mishra?

44. As part of its 20th anniversary celebrations, which airline has unveiled a first-of-its-kind promotional safety awareness video “Kripiya Dhyaan DJ” featuring actress Malaika Arora?

45. Which biscuit brand has collaborated with World Chess Champion Gukesh Dommaraju for its latest campaign?

46. Which brand has announced actress Sreeleela as the new brand ambassador for its fragrance category in India?

47. Which company has unveiled its latest digital campaign, featuring its ambassador and photographer Abbas Baig, celebrating progress powered by technology?

48. Which wheat flour brand has launched the campaign ‘Shuddhata Ki Sahi Parakh’ in Maharashtra and Gujarat?

49. Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited has signed up which actress as brand ambassador for two years?

50. Toymaker Lego has opened its first-ever store in India. Which city? 

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1104 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli