CSIR SciQuiz: Here’s how you can participate and win a lab visit

NEW DELHI: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology, has launched the CSIR Science & Innovation Quiz (CSIR SciQuiz) on the MY Bharat (Mera Yuva Bharat) portal as part of its 85th Foundation Day celebrations.

The quiz, being conducted from September 20 to 26, is open to all Indian citizens and features multiple-choice questions on CSIR’s scientific achievements, technologies, innovations, institutions and contributions to society and the nation.

The initiative has been launched in collaboration with the Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

Quiz covers wide range of scientific work

The questions span diverse areas of CSIR’s work, including healthcare, agriculture, environment, infrastructure, energy, aerospace, biotechnology and strategic technologies.

The quiz aims to highlight how CSIR research is being translated into practical solutions for society and industry while encouraging scientific awareness, curiosity and public engagement, particularly among young people.

Participants can also gain insights into CSIR’s network of research laboratories and its contributions to science, technology and nation-building through the interactive format.

Chance to visit a CSIR laboratory

As part of the initiative, participants will have an opportunity to win a day visit to a CSIR laboratory of their interest. The experience is intended to provide first-hand exposure to India’s scientific research and innovation ecosystem.

The CSIR SciQuiz series will continue beyond the September session, with additional quiz sessions planned on the MY Bharat Portal in the coming months. Future sessions will cover different facets of CSIR’s research, innovations and achievements.

The initiative encourages citizens to “Explore. Learn. Compete. and Win” while bringing science and innovation closer to society.

Participate in the CSIR SciQuiz: MY Bharat Quiz Portal