I never knew that some thing like National Cyber Olympiad (NCO), exclusively devoted to information technology (IT), existed in India.
The Science Olympic Foundation, New Delhi (Chairman: Dr. Narindra Virmani, Former Vice-Chancellor, Mahatma Gandhi University, Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh) (http://www.sofworld.org/html2003/aboutus.shtml), a non-profit organisation set up in 1998, which started, and conducts, the National Cyber Olympiad in India, defines it as “a national level exam based on mental ability, logical and analytical reasoning and general questions on computers and information technology. The purpose is to test aptitude of the participants for taking up a career in mathematics and computers related areas.”
Students studying in classes 3 to 12 are eligible to participate in it. Rightly claimed to be “the first of its kind in the country”, it “is a nationwide talent search contest that will locate and identify cyber savvy talent amongst the younger generation.”
Fourth National Cyber Olympiad will be held on 12th August, 2004 (Thursday). Intending participants must register by July 20, 2004.
If India aspires to be an information technology (IT) super-power, popularisation of IT among school children and identifying IT savvy school children through such cyber olympiads are most laudable objectives. The Science Olympic Foundation (SOF), New Delhi deserves to be congratulated for conceiving and conducting this nationwide exercise. Well done, SOF!
Having said this, however, I have often wondered as to why no such competitions exist for adults. Is it due to the fact that adults have no time for such activities or that, even a small minority of them, is not interested in such activities? A food for thought, no doubt.
Dr D.C.Misra
New Delhi, India
July 15, 2004
Thursday, July 15, 2004
Thursday, July 01, 2004
FROM THE BOOK SHELF of Dr D.C.MISRA: know IT better
Balasubramaniam, Giri Pickbrain (2001): know IT better, Kolkata,India, Macmillan.
First Edition 91 pp. Rs 106/- ISBN 0333 935454
Available: http://www.macmillanindia.com/macnewmain.htm (accessed July 1, 2004).
This is an excellent book, a gold mine for information technology (IT) quiz lovers. Claimed to be India’s first IT quiz book, and India-oriented, it consists of 500 carefully designed questions, each a gem by itself. It has been compiled by Giri Balasubramaniam, popularly known as Pickbrain, a Bangalore-based young quiz enthusiast who has already carved out a name for himself in IT quiz field by hosting a number of quiz shows in India. The blurb very rightly states that ‘Its novelty lies in that it covers the entire gamut of IT, its various aspects, its history and applications without cluttering the readers’ mind with jargon.” Though the book is targeted, according to the author, to the urban and rural children, it can be very profitably read by adults too. Very reasonably priced (Which book, leave alone a quiz book, can you get in about $2?) and printed on good quality paper, it is a “must buy” for any IT quiz lover. The author, who no doubt has taken great pains in compiling it, needs to be congratulated for making his nuggets available to IT quiz lovers. I had purchased this book when it made its first appearance in 2001 and I find it equally entertaining, three years after, in 2004! This goes to the credit of its compiler. Thank you Mr Pickbrain.
Dr D.C.Misra
New Delhi, India
July 1, 2004
First Edition 91 pp. Rs 106/- ISBN 0333 935454
Available: http://www.macmillanindia.com/macnewmain.htm (accessed July 1, 2004).
This is an excellent book, a gold mine for information technology (IT) quiz lovers. Claimed to be India’s first IT quiz book, and India-oriented, it consists of 500 carefully designed questions, each a gem by itself. It has been compiled by Giri Balasubramaniam, popularly known as Pickbrain, a Bangalore-based young quiz enthusiast who has already carved out a name for himself in IT quiz field by hosting a number of quiz shows in India. The blurb very rightly states that ‘Its novelty lies in that it covers the entire gamut of IT, its various aspects, its history and applications without cluttering the readers’ mind with jargon.” Though the book is targeted, according to the author, to the urban and rural children, it can be very profitably read by adults too. Very reasonably priced (Which book, leave alone a quiz book, can you get in about $2?) and printed on good quality paper, it is a “must buy” for any IT quiz lover. The author, who no doubt has taken great pains in compiling it, needs to be congratulated for making his nuggets available to IT quiz lovers. I had purchased this book when it made its first appearance in 2001 and I find it equally entertaining, three years after, in 2004! This goes to the credit of its compiler. Thank you Mr Pickbrain.
Dr D.C.Misra
New Delhi, India
July 1, 2004
Tuesday, June 29, 2004
New Delhi, Tuesday, June 29, 2004
YAMUNA: i4d QUIZ
Cyber Quiz by D.C.Misra for I4D Magazine
Good morning!
I have started regularly contributing a Cyber Quiz Column in I4D, a monthly magazine devoted to information and communication technologies for development (ICT4D) published from NOIDA (U.P.), India. So far my following 4 quizzes have appeared in it:
1. i4d Quiz – 1 : ICT and Women: The Princess of parallelogram shows the way, 1(3)21&40, September-October 2003,
2. i4d Quiz – 2 : eGovernance: States: e-Governance initiatives in Indian states,1(4)35&39, November- December 2003,
3. i4d Quiz – 3 : ICT and Health: A Quiz, 2(3)18 & 40, March 2004,and
4. i4d Quiz – 4 : Wireless Communication : A Quiz, 2(4)18, April 2004.
The following 4 quizzes are due to appear:
5.i4d Quiz – 5 : ICT For the Poor: A Quiz,May 2004 (in press),
6.i4d Quiz – 6 : ICT and Local Language Content: A Quiz,June 2004 (Due for publication),
7.i4d Quiz – 7 : ICT and Water / Agriculture: A Quiz, July 2004, (Due for publication), and
8.i4d Quiz – 8 : Community Radio: A Quiz, August 2004 (Due for publication).References are for the printed version).
These quizzes can be checked at the following Web site:
http://www.i4donline.net/archive/archive.htm
Dr D.C.MISRA
YAMUNA: i4d QUIZ
Cyber Quiz by D.C.Misra for I4D Magazine
Good morning!
I have started regularly contributing a Cyber Quiz Column in I4D, a monthly magazine devoted to information and communication technologies for development (ICT4D) published from NOIDA (U.P.), India. So far my following 4 quizzes have appeared in it:
1. i4d Quiz – 1 : ICT and Women: The Princess of parallelogram shows the way, 1(3)21&40, September-October 2003,
2. i4d Quiz – 2 : eGovernance: States: e-Governance initiatives in Indian states,1(4)35&39, November- December 2003,
3. i4d Quiz – 3 : ICT and Health: A Quiz, 2(3)18 & 40, March 2004,and
4. i4d Quiz – 4 : Wireless Communication : A Quiz, 2(4)18, April 2004.
The following 4 quizzes are due to appear:
5.i4d Quiz – 5 : ICT For the Poor: A Quiz,May 2004 (in press),
6.i4d Quiz – 6 : ICT and Local Language Content: A Quiz,June 2004 (Due for publication),
7.i4d Quiz – 7 : ICT and Water / Agriculture: A Quiz, July 2004, (Due for publication), and
8.i4d Quiz – 8 : Community Radio: A Quiz, August 2004 (Due for publication).References are for the printed version).
These quizzes can be checked at the following Web site:
http://www.i4donline.net/archive/archive.htm
Dr D.C.MISRA
Thursday, June 03, 2004
CYBER QUIZ: The Grand Vision
The CYBER QUIZ, defined here as quizzes on different aspects of information and communication technologies (ICTs), has been conceived in three major streams, named after India's major rivers, as follows:
GANGA: CYBER QUIZ
Volume I: The Foundations
Volume II: The Applications
YAMUNA: I4D QUIZ
BRAMHAPUTRA: eGOV QUIZ
Volume I: India - The Union
Volume II: India - The States
Volume III: Global
It should thus be possible to identify a quiz stream by the quiz tag, namely, CYBER QUIZ, I4D QUIZ or eGOV QUIZ.This is essential to keep in mind as quizzes will make a mixed appearance in this blog.
Happy quizzing!
Dr D.C.MISRA
GANGA: CYBER QUIZ
Volume I: The Foundations
Volume II: The Applications
YAMUNA: I4D QUIZ
BRAMHAPUTRA: eGOV QUIZ
Volume I: India - The Union
Volume II: India - The States
Volume III: Global
It should thus be possible to identify a quiz stream by the quiz tag, namely, CYBER QUIZ, I4D QUIZ or eGOV QUIZ.This is essential to keep in mind as quizzes will make a mixed appearance in this blog.
Happy quizzing!
Dr D.C.MISRA
Monday, May 31, 2004
Cyber Quiz-1: The Internet by Dinesh Chandra Misra
Cyber Quiz-1: The Internet is now available at
http://topics.developmentgateway.org/ictsouthasia
Dr D.C.Misra
http://topics.developmentgateway.org/ictsouthasia
Dr D.C.Misra
Welcome!
Good Morning!
And welcome to the brave new world of CYBER QUIZ!
This an ambitious, rather very ambitous blog. It attempts to develop quizzes, based on research, on various aspects of rapidly developing information and communication technologies (ICTs),whose knowledge is becoming increasingy essential for a 21st century citizen, irrespective of age, gender and where he resides in this world.These various aspects are called themes. Each theme consists of wide-ranging 20 questions (call them "JUST 20!", if you will).
The quizzes are not designed as a test. They do not have any scoreboard.They have been designed only to stimulate interest in ICTs, update knowledge and provide food for thought and thinking.
YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS ARE WARMLY WELCOME.
WATCH THIS SPACE.
D.C.Misra
New Delhi, India
And welcome to the brave new world of CYBER QUIZ!
This an ambitious, rather very ambitous blog. It attempts to develop quizzes, based on research, on various aspects of rapidly developing information and communication technologies (ICTs),whose knowledge is becoming increasingy essential for a 21st century citizen, irrespective of age, gender and where he resides in this world.These various aspects are called themes. Each theme consists of wide-ranging 20 questions (call them "JUST 20!", if you will).
The quizzes are not designed as a test. They do not have any scoreboard.They have been designed only to stimulate interest in ICTs, update knowledge and provide food for thought and thinking.
YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS ARE WARMLY WELCOME.
WATCH THIS SPACE.
D.C.Misra
New Delhi, India
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