Students from Mangaluru and Udupi can take part in The Hindu Young World Quiz that will be held on Monday at the Mijar Govinda Pai Memorial Hall, Canara High School, Mannagudda.
An integral part of The Hindu in School (THiS) programme, The Hindu Young World Quiz is being held across 14 cities in the country. This will be the 18th edition of the annual event.
Teams from several schools in Mangaluru, Moodbidri and Udupi have registered for the competition.
The quiz will begin with a written preliminary round at 1.30 p.m. The top six teams will be chosen for the final round. The quiz is open to students from Class 7 to 9. V.V. Ramanan of The Hindu will be the quiz master.
The rules
A team should consist of two members from the same school. Entry is free. Any bona fide team from a school can participate by sending an email to mlrcir@thehindu.co.in.
Spot registration is also permitted. Teams have to report at the venue by 12.30 p.m. on Monday for spot registration.
The participants and the audience will have opportunities to win gifts and goodies. The winners will receive a trophy, gifts and certificate. The first and second runners-up will receive trophies and certificates. Usha Prabha N. Nayak, vice-chairperson, Expert Group of Institutions, will distribute the prizes.
All the participants would receive goody bag and certificates. The competition is being presented by the State Bank of India and powered by Eveready Industries India Ltd. Arrow Publication is the knowledge partner.
Centre For Advanced Learning (CFAL), South Canara District Central Cooperative Bank, Saree & Gold Palace are the regional partners, while Vismaya Water and Amusement Park, Kannur, is the gift voucher partner. Hangyo Ice Creams will sponsor the beverages.
For more details and assistance on registration, call M.J. Mathew on 99807 71213, Surendra K. Shetty on 94482 79124, or The Hindu office on 0824-2417575-80.
