The Hindu FIC, IPE Quiz draws overwhelming response from college students in Bhubaneswar

The Hindu Future India Club quiz in Bhubaneswar saw fierce competition among college students with engaging audience participation.

A one-day quiz organised by The Hindu Future India Club (FIC), in collaboration with the Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE), Hyderabad, received an overwhelming response from college students, with a packed hall buzzing with enthusiasm, in Bhubaneswar on Thursday.

More than 500 students from 32 colleges in and around Bhubaneswar turned up to make it a fiercely contested and engaging competition at the Institute of Engineers.

The quiz began with a preliminary pen and paper round, where quizmaster Gautam Bose presented the questions on screen. Based on their scores, the top six teams advanced to the final round on stage.

Meanwhile, as the finalists were being selected, the quizmaster engaged the audience with additional questions, rewarding correct answers with prizes. The enthusiastic audience eagerly participated, making the atmosphere lively and interactive.

The top six teams took the stage as a lively audience of students cheered for their favourites. The competition began with easy questions, which the teams answered confidently. However, as the questions grew more challenging, the atmosphere changed. Excitement mixed with tension, and anticipation filled the room.

Sujit Mohapatra a well-known social activist and founder of Bakul Foundation which leads a public library movement in Odisha was the chief guest for the quiz prize distribution ceremony.

Mr. Mohapatra, who has been instrumental in increasing awareness about volunteerism among students and youths, advised the students to enjoy the quiz competitions and participate in such events to sharpen their knowledge.