The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), under the Ministry of Science & Technology, in collaboration with the Department of Youth Affairs, has launched the CSIR Science & Innovation Quiz (CSIR SciQuiz) on the MY Bharat Portal. This initiative is part of CSIR's 85th Foundation Day celebrations and is currently running from September 20 to September 26, 2026. The quiz is open to all Indian citizens and features multiple-choice questions covering CSIR's scientific achievements, technologies, innovations, institutions, and contributions to society and nation-building.
The questions span diverse areas of CSIR's work including healthcare, agriculture, environment, infrastructure, energy, aerospace, biotechnology, and strategic technologies, demonstrating how CSIR research is translated into practical solutions for society and industry. The primary objective is to promote scientific awareness, curiosity, and public engagement with science, particularly among youth, while providing an interactive learning platform about India's premier research laboratory network.
As an incentive, participants have the opportunity to win a day visit to a CSIR laboratory of their choice, offering firsthand 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 that will feature different aspects of CSIR's research, innovations, and achievements. The initiative encourages citizens to explore, learn, compete, and win while becoming part of CSIR's ongoing mission to bring science and innovation closer to society.