S Chand Publishing Successfully Concludes Knowledge Quest Quiz: A Nationwide General Knowledge Challenge
New Delhi : Leading educational publisher S Chand Publishing recently concluded its first edition of the nationwide Knowledge Quest Quiz 2024 with a grand finale held at Bal Bharati Public School in Delhi on February 12th. Combining online and offline rounds, the quiz witnessed intense competition among students across India, highlighting their general knowledge and love for learning.
Nine brilliant teams fought their way to the final stage, vying for the ultimate title of national champions. The top three winners were crowned after a series of challenging rounds. The talented team of Hrishant Singh and Shuban Singh from Sunbeam School Lahartara, Varanasi, clinched the top spot, earning ₹10,000 worth of Amazon vouchers each. Following closely behind were Ayan Senapati and Tripathy Divyajyoti Senapati from DAV Public School, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, who secured the first runners-up position and received ₹5,000 Amazon vouchers each. The second runner-up position was claimed by Nathaniel Rejoy and Rishi Soman Jana from Nagle Vidya Bhawan, Ernakulam, Kerala, with each member being awarded Amazon vouchers worth ₹2,500.
The competition, aligning with the NCF 2023 framework, aimed to encourage young minds to embrace learning, explore new horizons, and contribute to positive change. Renowned quizmasters Adittya Nath Mubayi and Mudita Chauhan-Mubayi, founders of Quizcraft Global and the authors of the Knowledge Quest book series for grades 1 to 8, guided the quest, adding their expertise and passion to this intellectual adventure.
Commenting on the initiative, Saurabh Mittal, Chief Financial Officer of S Chand Group, said, “We are thrilled to see the incredible enthusiasm and knowledge displayed by young students across India for this quiz. Encouraging a love for learning among young minds is at the core of our mission at S Chand Publishing. The Knowledge Quest Quiz reaffirms our commitment to transformative education and empowers students to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens.”
Jitendra Agnihotri, Business Head of S Chand Group, lauded the participants’ spirit, saying, “The hard work and dedication of every participant are truly commendable. The Knowledge Quest Quiz represents our commitment and dedication to nurturing intellect and fostering a culture of curiosity among the youth of our nation. We are glad to see the grand and fruitful culmination of this initiative. We are confident that the experience will ignite their minds positively and pave the way for future successes.”
The Knowledge Quest Quiz 2024 marks a successful year for S Chand Publishing’s initiative to promote knowledge and intellectual engagement among students. With the thumping and enthusiastic response received for the event, the company looks forward to launching more such educational initiatives in the future to enhance the educational landscape of India.