On 9th March, 2024, Pillai Business School, Panvel, hosted the highly anticipated Quiz-o-Craze event, meticulously organized by Dr. Shubhendu Bhatchary and Dr. Pushpendu Rakhsit. The event garnered significant interest and participation from PGDM students at Pillai Business School, who enthusiastically engaged in this intellectually stimulating exercise, demonstrating their academic acumen and competitive drive.
Objectives:
- Promote Intellectual Engagement: Encourage active participation in multidisciplinary knowledge-sharing, fostering curiosity and engagement.
- Enhance Competitiveness: Provide a platform for showcasing intellectual prowess and nurturing a drive for excellence through challenging rounds.
- Encourage Continuous Learning: Stress the importance of staying updated with current affairs and fostering a culture of continuous personal growth.
- Foster Collaboration: Promote teamwork and mutual support among participants, enhancing cooperation and camaraderie.
- Cultivate Confidence: Empower students to embrace challenges with confidence, fostering resilience and self-assurance.
The event comprised six rounds, each covering multidisciplinary topics ranging from business and economy to politics, education, healthcare, infrastructure, and entertainment. The enthusiasm among the participants was infectious, fostering an atmosphere of intense competition and camaraderie.
The four finalists navigated through challenging rounds, including logo-n-tagline, places for guesses, trace the phrase, symphony, blur image identification, and rapid-fire questioning. Participants demonstrated courage and competence, taking calculated risks and showcasing their depth of knowledge.
The winners of the competition emerged triumphant amidst stiff competition:
1st Place: Ria, Urvi, Nishan
2nd Place: Shubham, Hritik, Sanyogita
3rd Place: Rakesh, Partho, Abhishek
Runner-ups: Madhav, Mayuresh, Kshitij
Dr. K P Gopal, Registrar, encouraged students to remain curious and stay updated with current affairs, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning. Assistant Director, Dr. Ashish Tripathi, congratulated the participants and encouraged them to broaden their horizons, become globally aware, knowledgeable, and competitive individuals.
Learning Outcomes:
- Expanded Knowledge: Participants gain a deeper understanding of diverse topics, broadening their knowledge beyond their academic curriculum.
- Critical Thinking: Students sharpen their analytical skills, learning to evaluate information quickly and make informed decisions.
- Communication Skills: Through articulating ideas under pressure, participants enhance their ability to express themselves effectively.
- Teamwork: Collaboration fosters teamwork and mutual support, promoting the spirit of camaraderie.
- Confidence Boost: Successful participation builds confidence, empowering students to tackle future challenges with resilience.
Dr. K P Gopal, Registrar, encouraged students to remain curious and stay updated with current affairs, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning. Assistant Director, Dr. Ashish Tripathi, congratulated the participants and encouraged them to broaden their horizons, become globally aware, knowledgeable, and competitive individuals.
The event concluded with a felicitation ceremony, a heartfelt vote of thanks, and a memorable photo session, capturing the spirit of camaraderie and intellectual fervor that permeated the Quiz-o-Craze event. It served as a testament to the students’ dedication, passion for learning, and competitive spirit, leaving a lasting impression on all who attended. Heart bound thanks to our beloved Director Dr. R Chandran sir for his kind blessings and mentorship and continuous motivation. Overall, Quiz-o-Craze was a resounding success, fostering a culture of academic excellence and intellectual engagement among the students.
