Opportunity for NRIs to know their country: ‘Bharat Ko Janiye’ quiz

NewsBharati    20-Jun-2018
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New Delhi, June 20: This is the great opportunity for every Indian who stays overseas but still heart is with his/her motherland to prove that how much they know for their country by participating in ‘Bharat Ko Janiye’ quiz.


 

1st edition of Bharat Ko Janiye Quiz has been organized by the Ministry of External Affairs for young overseas Indians (two categories i.e. PIOs and NRIs) in 2015-16. The second edition of 'Bharat Ko Janiye' quiz with the participation of 50000 overseas Indians (two categories PIOs & NRIs) will be held in 2018-19.

The quiz is being conducted to motivate overseas Indian youth to enhance their knowledge about India. Bharat Ko Janiye Quiz is open for two distinct categories of participants -PIO & NRI between 15 to 35 years. Topics of the Quiz include – Indian Art, Indian Democracy, Economy, Geography, Personalities in Music and Dance, Science & Technology, Languages & Literature, Education, Tradition of Indian Crafts, Indian Cinema, and Renowned Personalities.

The entire quiz will be organized in 4 rounds. The first round of quiz will be executed by the Mission abroad. The second, third and fourth rounds will be executed by the Ministry in New Delhi. The second round would be conducted online. The third and fourth round (semi-final and final round) would be organized onsite in New Delhi. The mission will select the top three contenders in each category (NRI &PIO) by conducting the first round of quiz competition.

The top three contenders/participants of the Mission level quiz competition from each category will participate in the second round of quiz (online) to be conducted by the Ministry in New Delhi. Top 10 finalists in each category (PIO & NRI) will be selected on the basis of marks secured in the second round and they will be invited to participate in the third round (Semifinal) and fourth round (Final round) in New Delhi. All participants, who are invited for the onsite round would attend the workshop in New Delhi and participate in the Bharat ko Janiye Yatra, a 15-day tour of India. And also the whole airfare, accommodation will be given free to them in India.

After Yatra, a final onsite round will be held in New Delhi and top 3 winners will be awarded Gold/Silver/Bronze medals.

For registration and further details you can click the following link: