A quiz competition was organized by the Dunnicliff Chemical Society, PG Department of Chemistry, Khalsa College Amritsar, on Feb, 18, 2025, which brought together undergraduate students from various classes of the chemistry department to showcase their knowledge and quick thinking. The event aimed to foster confidence, critical thinking, and teamwork among participants, testing their ability to answer questions accurately and promptly within a limited time.
The event was inaugurated by Dr. Kirandeep Kaur, who emphasized the importance of effective knowledge application and the role of quizzes in enhancing cognitive skills. In her opening address, Dr. Kaur encouraged the participants to embrace challenges and be confident in their knowledge, a message that resonated with both participants and the audience.
Each team was given a series of questions across basic science fields, including biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, emerging technologies (nanotechnology, artificial intelligence), scientific discoveries and theories, requiring participants to think on their feet and respond intelligently and coherently. The questions were prepared by the faculty members of chemistry department.
The competition saw enthusiastic participation from students across disciplines, each bringing unique perspectives and knowledge. The audience was highly engaged, appreciating the diverse viewpoints and creative interpretations presented by the teams. The competition concluded with the judges (Dr. Prabhjot Kaur and Dr. Sarbjeet Kaur) announcing the winners. Team A (Vishnu, Jyoti, and Ishman of BSc (Med) Sem VI) secured the first position, while Team B (Navtej Singh, Anmol Kaur, and Sauravdeep Singh of BSc Non-Med Sem II) secured the second position The winners were recognized for their excellence in both content and delivery.
The inspiring talk by Dr. Amit Anand, Head of the Department, encouraged all the students to engage in extracurricular activities for their overall personal growth. In his closing remarks, Dr. Anand congratulated all participants and encouraged students to continue honing their quiz skills. The event successfully fostered a spirit of healthy competition and highlighted the importance of quizzes in building self-confidence and knowledge application.
