Young Minds Shine at General Knowledge Competition Held at Chalana School

Sinapali, July 8 With the objective of expanding students’ knowledge, developing logical thinking, and fostering a healthy competitive spirit, Radio Swar Sangam 90.8 FM, a community radio station, organised an engaging General Knowledge Competition at Chalana Upper Primary School on Wednesday. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, who impressed everyone with their knowledge, confidence, and quick responses. The programme was conducted under the supervision of teacher Baishnab Meher and was coordinated by Pradyumna Kumar Singh Chinda, Station Manager of Radio Swar Sangam, along with Lingaraj Jagat, Data Operator. Students were divided into different teams and participated in multiple rounds of quiz-based questions covering a wide range of subjects. In the competition, the Arjun Team, comprising Dolly Bag, Nirupama Mashra, and Dillip Mashra, secured the first position. The Sundar Team, represented by Arohi Nial, Sanghamitra Nayak, and Banita Mashra, finished second, while the Udanti Team, consisting of Lukta Bachha, Sophie Hans, and Gunadhar Bag, secured the third position. At the concluding ceremony, Headmaster Pradeep Kumar Joshi, senior teacher Mamita Pattnaik, teacher Ugresan Hans, and teacher Sumitra Meher felicitated the winners with certificates and prizes. They encouraged the students to go beyond textbooks and regularly update themselves with knowledge related to current affairs, science, history, geography, and other important subjects. The speakers observed that such General Knowledge competitions play a vital role in enhancing students’ intellectual abilities, boosting self-confidence, and encouraging creative thinking. They also noted that these activities help prepare students for various competitive examinations and contribute to their overall personality development.