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406.
Which tech giant has successfully closed its historic $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, making it their largest-ever acquisition?
Microsoft
Apple
Google
Amazon
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard in October 2023 for $69 billion. This is the largest acquisition in Microsoft's history and the largest gaming acquisition in history. The deal gives Microsoft control over some of the most popular video game franchises in the world, including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and Candy Crush.

407.
The Indian Oil Corporation's board has approved a ₹1,660.15 crore equity investment for a 50% stake in which the joint venture company focused on renewable energy initiatives?
Reliance Power Renewables
Adani Solar
Tata Power Solar
NTPC Green Energy
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Oil Corporation has approved an equity investment in NTPC Green Energy, a joint venture, as part of their commitment to renewable energy initiatives.

408.
Which Indian food tech company has introduced the hyperlocal delivery service called 'Xtreme' for the intracity delivery of small packages?
Swiggy
Zomato
Uber Eats
Foodpanda
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Zomato has introduced 'Xtreme,' a hyperlocal delivery service, designed to cater to the intracity delivery of small packages for both businesses and individual users.

409.
Which Indian company has been listed in the Forbes 'World's Best Employers 2023' list, securing the 261st rank among the world's top 700 companies?
Tata Motors
NTPC Limited
Infosys
Reliance Industries
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NTPC Limited is the only Indian PSU listed in the Forbes 'World's Best Employers 2023' list. NTPC Limited, India's largest integrated energy conglomerate, has been listed in the Forbes 'World's Best Employers 2023' list, ranking 261st among the world's top 700 companies.

410.
Which Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) has recently been granted the 'Navratna' status, becoming the 16th CPSE in India to receive this distinction?
RITES Ltd
Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL)
Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (REC)
Shipping Corporation of India Limited (SCI)
Answer: Option
Explanation:
RITES Ltd has been granted the 'Navratna' status, making it the 16th Central Public Sector Enterprise in India to receive this distinction.