Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Kerala Launches Mega Quiz with Rs 5 Lakh Prize
The Kerala government is starting a big quiz competition called 'Vijnana Yathra – Chief Minister’s Mega Quiz' on Monday.
It's for school students in classes 8 to 12.
The quiz will test their knowledge about Kerala’s history, progress, and important movements.
The winner can get Rs 5 lakh, and there are prizes for the second and third places too.
The government expects about 5 lakh students to join.
The quiz is organized by the Information Public Relations Department and the Education Departments.
It's a fun way to learn more about Kerala!
Kerala government launches 'Vijnana Yathra – Chief Minister’s Mega Quiz' on Monday.
Quiz focuses on Kerala’s history, progress, renaissance movement, and modern achievements.
Eligible participants are school students in classes 8-12.
First prize is Rs 5,00,000, with Rs 3,00,000 and Rs 2,00,000 for second and third places respectively.
Expected participation of 5 lakh students statewide.
- Who
- School students in classes 8-12 in Kerala
- What
- Vijnana Yathra – Chief Minister’s Mega Quiz
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Kerala, India
- Why
- To spread social awareness and historical knowledge among young people
- Organizers
- Information Public Relations Department (IPRD), General Education and Higher Education Departments
- Focus Areas
- Kerala’s history, progress, renaissance movement, and modern developmental achievements
- Eligibility
- School students in classes 8-12
- First Prize
- Rs 5,00,000
- Second Prize
- Rs 3,00,000
- Third Prize
- Rs 2,00,000
- Expected Participants
- 5 lakh students