Mumbai : Rosatom State Corporation is holding the Global Atomic Quiz, an international science education initiative marking World Science Day for Peace and Development. This year’s quiz, themed “One Atomic Day”, focuses on how nuclear technologies are used in everyday life. The initiative brings together participants from different countries to promote scientific knowledge and encourage interest in modern technologies.
This year’s theme invites participants to explore familiar daily activities through the lens of nuclear science. Quiz questions cover a wide range of applications, from food production and electricity generation to nuclear medicine and space exploration. Participants will have the opportunity to test their knowledge, discover surprising scientific facts and learn how peaceful uses of nuclear technology contribute to improving quality of life.
The Global Atomic Quiz is open to participants on 10 November through the project’s official website. The three participants with the highest scores will have the opportunity to travel to Russia, with a programme that includes a visit to the world’s first nuclear power plant. All participants will receive electronic certificates.
Launched in 2020, the Global Atomic Quiz has attracted more than 111,000 school and university students from over 100 countries. The quiz is available in 16 languages, including Russian, English, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, Vietnamese and Swahili. Its multilingual format helps reach a wider international audience and makes knowledge about nuclear technologies accessible to young people across different regions of the world.
In 2023, the Global Atomic Quiz received the 9th All-Russian “For Fidelity to Science” Award in the “Science for the World” category. The initiative helps raise awareness of the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and introduces younger generations to advances in modern science.
Background
The Global Atomic Quiz is an international science education initiative organised by Rosatom State Corporation to promote knowledge of nuclear science and technology. Held since 2020, the quiz brings together school and university students from countries around the world. World Science Day for Peace and Development is observed annually on 10 November. Established by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2001, the day highlights the role of science in societal development and international cooperation.
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