Biz Quizzard 1127

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period October 27 - November 01. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Which company has acquired 51% stake in Peanut Butter and Jelly, the company behind Get-A-Way (GAW) brand ice creams, for Rs 9 crore?

2. Which automotive manufacturer has picked up a 10% stake in renewable energy company OMC Power?

3. Which financial services company has appointed former Standard Chartered India and South Asia CEO Zarin Daruwala as group chief executive officer?

4. Which pharma company has appointed Deepak Arora as Managing Director for India, effective October 27?

5. Lavanya Pachisia has stepped down as the CEO of which lingerie and intimate wear brand?

6. Which premium hotel brand of PRISM (earlier known as Oravel Stays) will be entering the wildlife tourism segment in India, with plans to launch 10 hotel properties in six months?

7. Which company has launched 'Unfold', marking its entry into the sexual wellness segment?

8. Which lab-grown diamond and fine jewellery brand launched the campaign “This Diwali, Gift a Diamond to the Woman Who Already Is”?

9. Which Korean dry ramen brand has launched the campaign “K for Krazy. K for Korean.”?

10. Which metal producer has entered the Kerala market with the launch of its premium roofing range, SEL Tiger roofing sheets?

11. Elon Musk last week unveiled his own version of Wikipedia, the crowdsourced online encyclopedia, with entries edited by xAI, his artificial intelligence company. What is it called?

12. Which steel company has appointed Gautam Malhotra as the chief executive officer with effect from October 28?

13. Karthik Balagopalan has stepped down as the India MD of which sports brand?

14. Renault India will relaunch which SUV brand in India on January 26 next year?

15. Which Saudi Arabian low-cost airline will launch operations into India with “four to five” destinations in 2026?

16. Which skincare brand has launched its new Gentle Exfoliating SA Range, featuring Sara Tendulkar as the face of the campaign?

17. Which brand has launched Choco Meltz, a squeezable molten chocolate in a convenient Rs 5 pack, available across Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana?

18. Which personal care brand launched a refreshed campaign for its Skin Fruits Moisturising Cream, featuring actress Sanya Malhotra?

19. Which re-commerce platform has unveiled the campaign, “Welcome to Refurbia”, a storytelling experience that brings to life how pre-owned devices are given a second chance?

20. Which MNC has introduced a new global corporate identity, the first major redesign of its brand in almost 25 years, with the tagline “Food. Drinks. Smiles.”?

21. Which MNC last week became the first company to reach $5 trillion in market value?

22. Which company has announced its foray into the alcoholic beverages sector, with a partnership between its African subsidiaries and Carlsberg Breweries A/S for their brand of beer, Carlsberg?

23. Which edible oil brand has launched its campaign ‘Bhojan Bahini’ (The Food Force) in West Bengal, featuring former cricketer Sourav Ganguly and actor Abir Chatterjee?

24. Which water purifier brand has unveiled its latest digital campaign, ‘The Honest Warranty’?

25. As the Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to an end, which condom brand has launched the ad 'The Other G-Spot'?

26. Which snack brand has launched the campaign ‘Desi Bhoot Bachao’ (Save Our Indian Ghosts), poking fun at India’s Halloween obsession?

27. Which perfume brand has unveiled a new campaign. featuring actor Siddhant Chaturvedi, for its fragrance RUSH?

28. Which menswear brand has launched the ‘The Young Gentlemen’ campaign?

29. Which beverage brand has launched ‘Extra Josh’, pitched as India’s first tea blend with added natural caffeine?

30. India’s total installed electricity capacity has crossed which milestone mark as of September 30, 2025?

31. Which company has entered into a long-term master franchise agreement to bring Italian fashion brand, MAX&Co to India?

32. Which two-wheeler major last week said it has entered France in partnership with GD France?

33. Which MNC is partnering with Mahindra to bring Digital Car Key technology to Indian vehicles?

34. Which company has launched Korean-inspired ice candies Subak and Shark in India?

35. Which peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform has unveiled its new brand film “Lending Story”?

36. Which menswear brand has launched the campaign 'The Bollywood Wedding', featuring film maker Karan Johar and actor Rohit Saraf?

37. Which Ayurvedic beauty brand has launched a significant rebrand with its new identity, "Breathe Life”?

38. Which home appliance brand has announced a collaboration with filmmaker Karan Johar for its latest multi-film campaign?

39. Which global jewellery brand has announced the appointment of Jennifer Lopez as its new brand ambassador?

40. Which city will host India's first Taj-branded residences by December 2027?

41. Which drugmaker has elevated Achin Gupta, currently global COO, as its new global chief executive officer and managing director, effective April 1, 2026?

42. Which home finance company has named Girish Kousgi, former chief executive and managing director of PNB Housing Finance, as its new CEO and MD?

43. Which pharma company’s subsidiary has launched ‘VitaLyfe’, an AI-powered cardiometabolic wellness platform designed specifically for working professionals aged 25 to 50?

44. Which electrical wires brand has unveiled a new campaign for its flagship product, Green Wires, focusing on the importance of unseen safety within homes?

45. Which children’s personal hair care brand has unveiled its new national TVC featuring its brand ambassador and actress Kareena Kapoor Khan?

46. Which fitness and active lifestyle brand has joined hands with direct-to-home kitchen essentials platform, Country Delight to launch ‘Mission Protein’ to tackle protein deficiency in India?

47. Which fintech company has launched a digital campaign for pet insurance?

48. Which dating app has launched the ‘Dating Scaries’ campaign for Halloween?

49. Which automobile brand has launched the campaign ‘Heartbreak’?

50. Which company’s subsidiary has acquired a 100% stake in TAQA Neyveli Power from Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC for Rs 926 crore?

51. Which company said it will acquire the FMCG business under the Muuchstac brand from Trilogy Solutions via a slump sale at an enterprise value of Rs 400-500 crore?

52. The project proposal for India’s largest greenfield steel plant till date has got environment nod. Which state?

53. Ingka Investments, the investment arm of IKEA’s Ingka Group is investing Rs 1000 crore in setting up a 210-megawatt-peak (MWp) solar power project in which state?

54. Which company has launched Everolimus tablets, a generic version of Zortress by Novartis, under the class of immunosuppressant?

55. Which confectionery brand has launched the campaign 'A Desi Halloween'?

56. Which cleaning equipment and solutions provider launched its Halloween campaign “When Outdated Tech Comes Back to Haunt”?

57. Which mutual fund launched its digital-first investor awareness campaign, “SIP Kar Befikar”?

58. Which edtech company has launched a film featuring actor Vikrant Massey?

59. Which QSR chain has launched a video featuring singers Sukhbir and Rahul Sipligunj?

60. Which company last week announced its entry into the UK healthcare market with the acquisition of Practice Plus Group Hospital?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1127 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli

Biz Quizzard 1126

 Presenting the current affairs quiz for the period October 20 - 25. Hope you enjoy it.


1. Middle Eastern bank Emirates NBD will buy a 60% stake in which Indian private lender?

2. Which consumer durables and electronics retailer has unveiled its new festive film, ‘2-Minute Ki Diwali’?

3. Which skincare brand launched its ‘#PehlaDiya’ Diwali campaign?

4. Which general insurance company unveiled an animated video - ‘Moments of Light’ to celebrate the spirit of Diwali?

5. Which home electrical brand unveiled a digital film featuring lifestyle influencer Veenu Kaur for Diwali?

6. Which housing finance company launched its festive campaign ‘Pakka Pata’?

7. Which asset management company has unveiled a jingle in a campaign for its Goal SIP feature?

8. Which direct-to-consumer senior care brand launched its festive campaign ‘Gifting with Purpose’, featuring actress Anita Hassanandani?

9. Which steel company unveiled its festive digital campaign, ‘More Than Just Change’?

10. Which bank, along with Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), has announced the commencement of construction of a new cancer care building in Navi Mumbai?

11. Which baby care brand has launched the campaign “Prescribed by Doctors, Trusted by Moms, and Loved by Babies”?

12. Which discount brokerage launched the “Muhurat Ki Mithaas, Zero Brokerage Ke Saath” campaign on the occasion of Muhurat Trading 2025?

13. Which financial services company launched its Diwali campaign, 'Neeyat Ki Rangoli'?

14. Which mattress, furniture, and furnishings company unveiled a campaign featuring comedian Biswa Kalyan Rath?

15. Which menswear brand has announced actor Rohit Saraf as its new brand ambassador, positioning him as the face of its ‘#TrendyyetTraditional’ campaign?

16. On World Menopause Day, which women’s health brand from Piramal Pharma launched the ‘#OwnYourMenopause’ campaign?

17. Which frozen food brand has launched its festive campaign, ‘Jugalbandi’, featuring singer Usha Uthup, her daughter Anjali, and grandson?

18. Which retail broking company launched the campaign ‘#KaroKhudPeInvest’ to mark the festive season?

19. Which newspaper has launched the ‘Written by Journalists’ campaign?

20. US pharma major Eli Lilly has tied up with which Indian drug major to market and distribute a second brand of its breakthrough weight-loss and diabetes drug tirzepatide in India?

21. Syrma SGS Technology Ltd, along with Premier Energies Ltd, has entered into definitive agreements to acquire 100% ownership of which solar inverter manufacturer?

22. Which two-wheeler maker last week announced its official entry into the UK in partnership with MotoGB?

23. Which Kochi-based AI-powered platforms and solutions company has announced the acquisition of InfoHealth Solutions, one of the UK’s premiere hospital asset management software providers?

24. Maruti Suzuki India Ltd last week said its compact SUV Jimny 5-door has crossed which cumulative exports milestone?

25. Which sportswear brand launched its first Company-Owned Company-Operated (COCO) store in India at DLF Mall of India, Noida?

26. Which pre-owned two-wheeler brand launched its Diwali campaign “Ride Back Home”?

27. Which financial services company launched the “Har Ghar #KhushiyonKaDiya” campaign?

28. Which company has launched its festive Muhurat Trading campaign ‘Diwali Aapki, Tayyari Humhari!’?

29. Which menswear brand has announced cricketer Shubman Gill as brand ambassador?

30. Blackstone will invest Rs 6,196 crore for a 9.99% stake in which Kerala-headquartered lender?

31. SBI, along with Bank of Baroda (BoB), will spearhead the creation of a digital payments intelligence platform designed to detect and prevent fraudulent transactions across banks in real time. What will it be called?

32. Which hospitality company last week announced the launch of a new hotel brand Epiq Collection to accelerate growth in the premium segment?

33. Which online travel brand has unveiled a campaign featuring cricketer Rishabh Pant and former player-commentator Navjot Singh Sidhu?

34. Which wellness brand has announced a collaboration with cricketer MS Dhoni to promote its Sleep Support Gummies through the ‘So Jao’ campaign?

35. Which advertising personality died in Mumbai on October 24 at the age of 70?

Please mail your answers before 12 noon next Sunday to rajeevkondapalli@gmail.com with Biz Quizzard 1126 as the subject. Answers will be mailed to those who attempt the current edition within the given time.

Happy learning!
rajeev kondapalli