• February 16, 2025 10:10 pm

ARMY PUBLIC SCHOOL SHILLONG CONDUCTS SEMI FINALS OF INDIAN ARMY QUIZ- THE BATTLE OF MINDS

‘If you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it.’ To nurture and hone the talent of the inquisitive mind, Army Public School, Shillong under HQ 101 Area conducted the semi-finals of the Battle of Minds, India’s largest National level Inter School Quiz Competition conducted by the Indian Army.

The Indian Army has embarked on a remarkable initiative called ‘Battle of Minds–Indian Army Quiz 2023’ commemorating the 25th year of Kargil Vijay Diwas celebration, serving as a tribute to the valiant triumph of the Indian Armed Forces during the Kargil war. The purpose of this initiative, which is hybrid – online and offline quizzing – is to draw the attention of students in schools across India of the role of the Indian Army in national development and transformational change. This significant initiative reaffirms Indian Army’s dedication to fostering intellectual development and motivating the young minds of the country.

Photo: Army Public School Barrackpore ended their journey in semi-final.

On 25th November 2023, Army Public School Shillong under the aegis of HQ 101 Area hosted the prestigious Eastern Command semi-final of India’s largest ever Inter-school Quiz competition at David Hall. Twelve teams, comprising of both boys and girls in the age group of 10-16 years, participated in the well contested rounds.The quiz was conducted by Kunal Savarkar , the renowned quiz master who took both the participants and the audience on a thrilling knowledge seeking adventure.

Speaking on the occasion, Lieutenant General Sanjay Malik, General Officer Commanding 101 Area expressed his happiness that there had been such wide participation from schools in India’s largest ever Inter School quiz and students, teachers and parents had shown willing support for the role of the Indian Army in National Building and transformational change.

He complimented all stakeholders, especially Rajeevan, Principal of APS Shillong and teachers as well as conducting agencies on the flawless organisation of the Eastern Command Semi-finals. The semifinal round was won by GD Goenka Public School, Siliguri and National English School, Baguiati ,Kolkata who will now go on to participate in the National finals to be held at Sam Manekshaw Centre at Delhi on 03rd December 2023.

Dr Nivedita Malik, Zonal President, AWWA, 101 Area, exhorted all the children to move on the path of knowledge towards enlightenment and empowerment. She expressed hope that the Eastern Command team will go on to excel at the grand and wished all the children all the very best.

Army Public School Barrackpore ended their journey in semi-final.
“It was an outstanding journey. We sincerely thank Indian Army and APS Shillong for conducting the quiz so smoothly and efficiently and also for giving the students enough motivation for preparing for the next year. We hope to be a part of this quiz competition again in the future with more enthusiasm.”

Sounak Bhattacharya, a senior teacher of APS Barrackpore shared his thoughts from Shillong.

(With inputs from Wing Commander,Sreeprakash J, PRO Defence , Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tripura)
Report- Pratyusha Mukherjee

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