The Viral Verdict: Pop Culture, Media and Quiz on democracy

Pop Culture & Media Quiz | Juxtapose'26

To be held on: 19th November 2026 Can you identify a Wordle from a Barbenheimer? Can you name the soundtrack of a trending reel or recognise a famous app from a blurry screenshot? Can you recall what the internet was talking about long after the memes have disappeared? Welcome to The Viral Verdict , where being chronically online might finally pay off! From viral trends, iconic advertisements and cinema to current affairs, historical movements and unexpected trivia, this quiz has something for everyone. Expect audio clues, visual identification, rapid-fire challenges, puzzles, interactive rounds and unexpected twists. While some rounds will take you down the nostalgic lanes of pop culture, others will challenge you to think critically about media, information, democracy and dialogue.

Competition Details Eligibility: College students from universities across India.

Team Size: 2–3 members.

Mode: Offline.

Venue: Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi.

Format: Team-based quiz comprising multiple rounds.

Question Categories: Internet trends, pop culture, films, advertisements, current affairs, historical movements, media literacy, general trivia and theme-based questions.

Registration: All team members must register together under a single team name. Guidelines & Rules Each team must consist of 2–3 members. All team members must register together under one common team name. Participants must report to the designated venue at the specified reporting time. The quiz will comprise multiple rounds testing different areas of knowledge, observation, memory and quick thinking. Rounds may include audio-visual identification, pop-culture trivia, puzzles, rapid-fire questions, current affairs and theme-based challenges. Questions and instructions will be displayed or communicated by the quizmaster. Teams must submit their answers within the stipulated time. The use of mobile phones, internet access or any form of external assistance during the competition is strictly prohibited. Bonus questions, audience participation and sudden-death rounds may be introduced at the quizmaster's discretion. In case of a tie, a tie-breaker round will be conducted to determine the winning team. The quizmaster's decision regarding answers, scoring, disputes and conduct of the quiz will be final and binding. Think You Can Crack the Verdict? From the trends you scrolled past to the headlines you remember, every little detail could be your winning clue. Bring your A-game, assemble your team and get ready to prove that your internet obsession is more than just screen time! Register now. The internet has spoken. What's your verdict?