MyGov.in Kashi Quiz

Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi will unveil the Kashi Vishwanath Dham Corridor on December 13, 2021.

Kashi – also known as Varanasi, or Banaras, is often called the spiritual capital of Indian civilisation and is as timeless and ethereal as the Vedas.

So, how well do you know Kashi? Test your knowledge by participating in the Kashi quiz. Prizes galore!

प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेन्द्र मोदी 13 दिसंबर, 2021 को विश्वनाथ धाम कॉरिडोर का उद्घाटन करेंगे।

काशी जिसे वाराणसी या बनारस के नाम से भी जाना जाता है। काशी को भारतीय सभ्यता की आध्यात्मिक राजधानी भी कहा जाता है क्योंकि इसे वेदों की तरह अलौकिक और दिव्य माना जाता है। तो, काशी को कितना जानते है आप? काशी क्विज में भाग ले और अपनी जानकारी परखें। साथ ही जीतें ढेरों आकर्षक उपहार!

Prizes:

1st prize : Rs 10,000/-

2nd prize : Rs 7,000/-

3rd prize : Rs 5,000/-

10 consolation prizes: Rs 1,000/- each

Entry into the Quiz is open to all Indian citizens.

Start Date : 12 Dec 2021, 8:00 amEnd Date : 14 Jan 2022, 11:45 pm

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MyGov.in Water Quiz 2.0

The Quiz competition is designed to strengthen awareness around water conservation and promote rainwater harvesting and water positive practices. It also aims to inculcate in people a sense of ‘respect’ and responsibility towards their water resources.

Terms and Conditions

The Quiz is being organized by National Water Mission, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India Participants from all over the world and of all nationalities are eligible to enter the quiz. The quiz will be available for all contestants for the period of 5 minutes [300 seconds], in which they have to answer 10 questions. These questions will based on all aspects of water & rainwater harvesting. These questions will be randomly picked from the question bank The quiz will start as soon as the participant clicks the Start Quiz button. You will be required to provide your name, email address, telephone number and postal address. By submitting your contact details, you will give consent to these details being used for the purpose of the Quiz. Once submitted an entry cannot be withdrawn.---

Start Date : 17 Dec 2021, 11:00 amEnd Date : 16 Mar 2022, 11:59 pm

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KID'Z ART BIG WINTER FUN CONTESTS

Kids, 'KID'Z ART ' is again back with it's amazing and funful contests. Are you already bored, then don't worry. KID's ART is giving you the platform to showcase your talent, and to bloom this winter with your passion.

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Cuckoo Photo & Video Contest 2021

Nizhalkal Trust is organising a photo and video contest.

SHORT VIDEO CATEGORY

SINGING

DANCE

ACTING

MIMICRY

SHORT Film

PHOTO CATEGORY

PAINTING

PHOTOGRAPHY

SELFIE

TOPICS: 

Video Category :- Free Theme. (You can make a video based on your favorite  

                                                          topics yourself)

Photo Category :- 

          Drawing - Free Theme (You can make a video based on your favorite         topics yourself)

          Singing - Free Theme (You can make a video based on your favorite  topics yourself)

          Selfie - “Plant a Tree” (Take a selfie with a plant which you have planted at)

GROUPS

 Group A – Below 18 Years

 Group B – Above 18 Years

WiNNER PRIZES (photo & Video )

 1st Prize :-  SMART PHONE for 5 Winners (1st – 5th Place for each Category)

 2nd Prize :-  TABLET for 5 Winners (6th – 10th Place for each Category)

 3rd Prize :-  HEAD PHONE for 5 Winners (11st – 15th Place for each Category)

 4th Prize :-  SMART WATCH  for 5 Winners (16th – 20th Place for each Category)

 5th Prize :-  Rs.500/-  for 5 Winners (21st – 30th Place for each Category)

 6th Prize :-  Rs.100/-  for 5 Winners (31st – 50th Place for each Category)

 Gift Vouchers for 51th  - 350th Place for each Category

E-Certificate will be issued to all participants, winners with prizes.

STEPS TO REGISTER -----

 STEP 1:  Go to www.nizhalgaltrust.in (Click on the Popup box which will be appear on    

                the screen)

 STEP 2:  Complete Your Registration by entered all details on the registration  form.

 STEP 3:  Download  Cukcoo SHORT VIDEO App  on your Mobile/Tablet from  Playstore.

 STEP 4:  Take Photo/Video on your mobile

 STEP 5:  Upload Your Video using Cukcoo Short Video App / For Photo Category  - upload    

                      link will be sent to your registered mail address.

These competitions is open to all.

1. Upload any drawings and Short video's of your choice.

2. You have the freedom to choose your theme.

3. Evaluation fee ₹199.

4. Mulitiple participations allowed.

5. Over ₹5 Lakh worth price (Including Cash Prices)

Registration Closing Date :  31st Jan 2022

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Drawing/colouring contest for Children

Ingenious kids presents National Level online Drawing contest on Occasion of Christmas

Group D- class 7 and 8

Drawing/colouring contest Groups, Group D

Group C – class 4 to 6

Drawing/colouring contest Groups, Group C

Group B – class 1to 3

Drawing/colouring contest Groups, Group B

Group A – lkg and ukg

Drawing/colouring contest Groups, Group A

Last day for registration and submission of Drawing is 28th Dec 2021.

Registration fee is 150/- .

Topic:-

Christmas Theme.

Prizes:

Winners will get Trophy and Medal with e -certificate.

All participants will get Medals and e -certificate.

Medium:-

Water color,Poster color or Mix media.

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2nd National Science Gaming Competition 2021

This is the second version of National Science Gaming Competiton 2021 being organized after the success of the first-ever National Science Gaming Competiton 2021 organized by Aryabhatt Science Club Ranka (Vigyan Prasar Network, Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India) and ITER-India, Institute of Plasma Research, Gandhinagar (Department of Atomic Energy Govt of India)

The main objective of organizing this event is: 

1. Create Awareness on Energy Conservation

2. Popularize science of nuclear fusion

3. Science popularization by game

4. Create Awareness on the importance of science in game and sports

Important Date to remember

Registration start date: National Energy Conservation Day (12 Dec 2021)

Registration Last Date: 22 Dec 2021 (National Mathematics Day)

Participation Fee

Free of cost

Eligibility

Everyone can be part of this initiative free of cost

Prize

Participation certification to everyone 

Rank 1-3: Gold Medal and merit certificate

Rank 4 to 8: Silver Medal and merit certificate

Rank 9 to 18: Bronze Medal and merit certificate

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Camp CogSci - IIT Gandhinagar

The Centre for Cognitive and Brain Sciences at IIT Gandhinagar gives an opportunity for the curious to participate in the Camp CogSci.

Camp CogSci brings you closer to the intriguing workings of cognition, mind, and brain, with activities and sessions that introduce you to the possibilities that lie ahead!

Curiosity Lab invites inquisitive and curious learners, parents, and teachers to develop a deeper understanding of brain mind, consciousness, and behavior for personal and professional growth, making you future-ready, forever.

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DRDO Digital Wallpaper Design & Short Animation Film Design Contests

Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) is involved in various domains of Defence technologies and systems development vital for our Armed forces war fighting capabilities. Apart for this, being a scientific organisation, DRDO is involved in promoting scientific activities across the nation and supporting various other nation building activities.

DRDO also undertakes initiatives targeted at building scientific acumen in the youngsters, creating awareness about technology and building national pride in indigenous products.

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Article Writing Competition on Road Safety

Every year, more than 1,37,000 people die in India as a result of traffic accidents. In 2016, there were over 413 traffic accidents every day in India, resulting in over 1000 deaths. These figures only serve to highlight the significance of road safety measures in our daily lives.

Journalists, even as individuals, have enormous power to facilitate change because they shape public discourse. To honor this change-making capacity, Indian Road Safety Campaign, with the support of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways extends an invitation to an Article writing competition on road safety in Indian regional languages (Bengali, Marathi, Urdu, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Hindi and Oriya).

Objective

The competition is introduced to recognize writers/columnists who have continued to work on the issue of road safety in India and who have brought important stories to the forefront. Furthermore, the activity is being conducted with hopes that the attendees will reflect on contemporary societal concerns concerning road safety and acquaint themselves in order to become better informed and proactive road safety warriors.

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Design a Logo for Celebrating Youth Festival

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate & commemorate 75 years of progressive India and the glorious history of its people, history, culture, civilization and achievement. This Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is dedicated to the people of India who have not only been instrumental & involved in bringing India thus far in its revolutionary & transforming journey but also India’s social, cultural, political & economic identity.

India celebrates the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda on every 12th of January as the ‘National Youth Day’. Commemorating the same, along with the celebration of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’, the Ministry of Culture is organizing a ‘logo designing competition’ for the citizens of India. , the logo designing competition aims to catch the ideas of the citizens showcasing the same along with the ‘spirit of the youth’.

The Ministry of Culture invites Citizens from all walks of life to design a logo for Celebrating Youth Festival . The logo should reflect the spirit of Celebrating Youth Festival. The Top 3 selections will suitably be rewarded with prizes.

Last date of submission is 25th Dec,2021

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FEDERAL BANK HORMIS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS 2021-22

Applications are invited for Federal Bank Hormis Memorial Foundation Scholarship for the Academic year 2021-22 from students in their first year of graduation pursuing the courses mentioned below. The scholarship is instituted in memory of the Founder of Federal Bank, Shri K P Hormis.

I .GENERAL

Scholarships are offered for the following courses:

• MBBS

• Engineering

• B Sc. Nursing

• MBA

• Agriculture (B.Sc) including BSc (Hons) Cooperation & Banking with Agricultural Sciences

conducted by Agriculture Universities.

Students from the following identified states are eligible to apply for scholarships.

• Kerala

• Tamil Nadu

• Maharashtra

• Gujarat.

(Students are requested to submit copy of Nativity Certificate)

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YFS Art Festival

The YFS Art Festival is a new initiative of the Youth Forum Switzerland that will strive to connect and showcase the talents of youth from Switzerland and around the globe!

The festival will coincide with YFS 2022 this coming January and will focus on the central theme of: 

IDENTITY - A CELEBRATION OF YOUTH

Students (ages 12-19) may submit art in any of the following four categories: Music, Visual Art, Performance Arts, and Film.

You may submit any visual art, any performance art, any musical art and any film.

There is no limit to the number of people who can work, help or contribute to the submission. 

To participate in the YFS Art Festival please take a moment to fill out the submission form using the link below. 

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International Green Crescent Cartoon Contest

The Green Crescent organizes the International Green Crescent Cartoon Contest to raise awareness and draw the attention of people in the world, in our country, and especially young people to addictions. The contest, the 6th of which will be held this year, will include cartoonists from all over the world who will convey to society the touching messages they create with a trace of humor between the lines.

The Contest’s Theme: “Breaking Free of Addiction”

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Quiz on Elimination of Violence against Women

The National Commission for Women (NCW), a Statutory Body set up in January 1992 under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990 has the mandate to safeguard the constitutional and statutory rights of women. The Commission initiates programmes that aid the empowerment of women so that they are capable to gain access to opportunities and make their own decisions. In keeping with its mandate, the Commission has taken, from time to time, various initiatives to generate gender awareness in the society against various social evils affecting the rights of women. It has been experienced that gender-based discriminations exist throughout society, from organizational planning to everyday interactions at the workplace and public space.

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Online Quiz by Indian Air Force: 50 Years of 1971 War

To commemorate 50th anniversary of India’s victory over Pakistan in 1971, which led to creation of Bangladesh, ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’ is being celebrated. The victory epitomises the dedication and selfless sacrifices of the Indian Armed Forces personnel who laid down their lives in protecting the sovereignty of the country. The celebrations will help spread awareness among citizen of country about our glorious victory in 1971 war.

As part of Swarnim Vijay Varsh Celebrations, Indian Air Force is conducting an online quiz competition on the 1971 Indo-Pak war with focus on the role of Indian Air Force. The quiz will be held on the Gol portal

www.mygov.in and will be open for participation to all citizens of the country from 06 Dec 21 -20 Dec 21.

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Student Video Contest - World of 7 Billion

Create a short video – up to 60 seconds – about human population growth that highlights one of the following global challenges: Promoting Environmental Justice, Strengthening Global Health, Re-Imagining Industrial Systems.

The Topic for the Contest

Explain how population growth impacts one of the following global challenges and offer an idea for a sustainable solution. The global challenges are: agriculture and food, urbanization, or ocean health.

Narrow Your Focus

Narrow your focus by concentrating on a subtheme within your topic. The strongest videos don’t try to tackle an entire global challenge. Possible subthemes include:

Agriculture and Food – High water use/irrigation; Chemical runoff; Changing diets; Soil health (erosion, desertification, etc); Impacts of climate change (drought, decrease in agricultural productivity, etc.); Habitat loss; Food insecurity; Fossil fuel use

Urbanization – Sprawl; Urban poverty and access to services; Overburdened infrastructure (transportation, sanitation, etc.); Water and air quality; Housing/affordability; Access to green space; Rural-to-urban migration

Ocean Health – Overfishing; Aquaculture; Loss of ocean biodiversity; Impacts of climate change (sea level rise, ocean acidity, etc.); Mangrove destruction; Dying coral reefs; Aquatic pollution

All video submissions must be received by 5:00pm ET on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.

Who can enter?

Any middle or high school student (grade 6-12, or the international equivalent) is free to enter. Students may be located anywhere in the world.

Awards

Videos are judged by topic (Agriculture and Food; Urbanization; Ocean Health). Within each topic, awards will be presented as follows:

High School

One (1) First Place: $1,200

One (1) Second Place: $600

Two (2) Honorable Mentions: $300

Middle School

One (1) First Place: $600

One (1) Runner Up: $300

Challenge: “Strengthening Global Health”

Best in State (x50)

50 cash prizes will be awarded to the best video in each state.

Best International by Region

Six cash prizes will be awarded to the best international video by world region (Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, North America, South America).

Video Length and Key Requirements

The maximum video length is 60 seconds.

All videos must be in English or, if in another language, include English subtitles.

See the Rules and Guidelines for more details

a) how population growth impacts the issue

b) at least one idea for a sustainable solution

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Tinkle Fan Report 2021 Contest

The Intergalactic Story Council

The Tinkle Toons need your help!

The contest is open to all children below 18 (Eighteen) years of age on 1st December, 2021, entering through their parent/guardian and who are residents of India.

The Contest shall commence on 1st December, 2021 and end on 31st January, 2022.

 To enter the Contest, the Participant shall complete a survey on the Tinkle website and/or App. Upon completion of the survey, the Participant shall receive a coupon code to claim free 1 (one) month subscription to the Tinkle app.

All the Participants are expected to claim their 1-month free Tinkle app subscription code latest by 10th February, 2022. Post 10th February, 2022, all the subscription coupon codes will expire.

CK shall select winners for the Contest. ACK shall have the sole discretion to shortlist Winners for the Contest entered by the Participants.

The Winners shall receive fixed prizes from ACK.

 The Prizes shall be as follows:

a) 1st prize: An iPad mini (only 1 Participant will get this);

b) 2nd prize: A bicycle (2 Participants will win a cycle each);

c) 3rd prize: An Amazon gift vouchers of Rs 2,000 each (3 Participants will get a voucher each); &

d) Consolation prize: A lifetime subscription to the Tinkle app (up to 25 Participants will get a subscription each).

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Discover Swami Vivekananda Annual Quiz Competition 2021-22

A quiz with a difference for school children

Introducing you to a new version of the Quiz Competition conducted Annually in order to commemorate the Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Swami Vivekananda.  

What is different about this Quiz? 

Engage deeply  with ideas

The quiz will be designed  to give students a chance  to engage with Swami  Vivekananda’s ideas in 

depth

Not just memorizing

Students will be quizzed on their takeaways from the stories, quotes and  teachings of Swami Vivekananda

Enhance interpretive thinking

The quiz encourages students to build meaning in their own unique way. 

Who can Participate?

The quiz will be open to Students in standard 7th, 8th and 9th only from across India. 

The number of participants per school Is Not Restricted.

Any number of students can participate. 

The Quiz is Free No Registration Fee

Contest Rounds

(All rounds will be conducted online)

Phase 1

First Round

27th November 2021

First Round Phase 2.

8th December 2021

7pm – 8pm

Online Quiz

Semi-Finals

11th December 2021

4pm – 5pm

Online Quiz

Final Round

18th December, 2021

4pm – 5pm

Live contest of the Finalists

(With Zoom Video Conferencing)

Participate and win!

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Poem Writing Competition on Water Conservation

Jal Shakti Abhiyan – Catch the Rain with the tagline “Catch the Rain- where it falls, when it falls” is a nationwide campaign launched by Sri NARENDRA MODI, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India on 22.03.2021, World Water day to nudge states and stakeholders to create appropriate Rain Water Harvesting structures (RWHS), suitable to the climatic condition and sub soil strata of the area, with people’s active participation.

The campaign was launched to create large scale awareness on water conservation so that “Jal Andolan” becomes a “Jan Andolan”. This campaign covers all rural and urban areas of all districts in the country, making it one of the largest Rain Water Harvesting campaign ever in the world. Apart from maintenance of old and traditional RWHS, creation of new RWHS; preparation of a geo-tagged, GIS based data- base of all water bodies in the country and using it for scientific planning of new RWHS; setting up of Jal Shakti Kendras, a single-window water resource knowledge centre in all district headquarters; afforestation etc are part of this campaign.

National Water Mission (nwm.gov.in), Ministry of Jal Shakti Govt of India is the nodal agency for implementing and monitoring the campaign. JSA: CTR is not just a government programme but a duty of every citizens of India to take up responsibility for water conservation and work towards building up of better future for the country.

National Water Mission, MoJS under “Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain” campaign invites entries for national level poem competition on “Water Conservation” from young children from all over India under the age group of 8 to 16 years to create awareness among the young minds for a better future.

Last Date: 31 January 2022

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International Digital Story Writing Competition

The University of Hong Kong, ASIS&T South Asia Chapter and Academy 22 Education for All Foundation is organising an International Digital Story Writing Competition for primary and secondary students from around the world on the theme “AI and Health” & “COVID-19: Imagine, Create & Share“. 

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