BRAIN JAM QUIZ: A LEGACY OF KNOWLEDGE AND PASSION
–Prakritish Bhattacharyya.
–Nikunja Sharma.
Assamis celebrating the year 2025 as the “Year of Reading”, to promote and also to revive the habit of reading, amongst the citizens of the State especially amongst the Youth. The initiative was taken by the Government of Assam, and it aims to garner the attention of the public towards the importance of reading, having the curiosity of knowing about various fields and subjects across diverse spheres, and to promote book culture.
The Quiz Competitions also contributes to this noble initiative, as by the nature of the game of Quiz , it poses a variety of questions to it’s participants. The questions that are asked in a Quizzing event can range from a wide variety of topics like the important Historical events of our country and the world, the History, Geography, Polity and other Important features of our country, the notable Personalities, Science and Technological Advancements, Sports, Literature, the current events of National and International Importance, etc. All of which requires a deep understanding of the topics that are being asked in a Quizzing event, and it necessitates that the participants study and prepare for these topics which will require the study of Books and Newspapers. Also Quizzing events plays a very compelling role in uplifting the knowledge, interest, understanding, curiosity and reasoning of participants and the audience. On January 4 th 2025, one of Northeast’s biggest Quizzing Event the 17 th edition of the Brain Jam Quiz was held successfully at the PragjyotiITA Centre,Machkhowa, Guwahati.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE BRAIN JAM QUIZ
The Brain Jam Quiz, a symbol of intellect and creativity, has been lighting up the quiz culture in Assam since it’s inception. Let’s take a nostalgic journey through it’s incredible timeline:
- 2008:- The first ever Brain Jam Quiz was held on 13 th July 2008, at the Pragjyoti ITA CentreMachkhowa, Guwahati, with Barry O’Brien as the Quizmaster. The evening featured a mesmerizing flute recital by Dipak Sharma and felicitation of notable Assamese personalities.
Between 2008 and 2013, some more editions of this quiz were organized by the team of Brain Jam Quiz, keeping the passion for knowledge alive and growing.
- 2013:- Held on 17 th November 2013, at the Pragjyoti ITA CentreMachkhowa, the first prize was a trip to Bangkok, and the second prize included tickets to Goa.
- 2014:- On 22 nd November 2014, the quiz returned toPragjyoti ITA CentreMachkhowa.
- 2015:- Hosted at the GMCH Auditorium, Bhangagarh, on 6 th December 2015.
- 2016:- Once again, the event graced Pragjyoti ITA Centre Machkhowa on 17 th December 2016.
- 2017:- The Quiz enthusiasts gathered at GMCH Auditorium on 3 rd December 2017.
- 2018:- 10 th November 2018, marked the Brain Jam School Quiz at GMCH Auditorium, Bhangagarh.
- 2019:- The Brain Jam School Quiz specially for students upto Class 12, was held on 16 th November 2019, atPragjyoti ITA CentreMachkhowa.
THERECENTMILESTONES
- 15thEdition (2022):- Held on 3 rd and 4 th December 2022, at thePragjyotiITA Centre Machkhowa, it featured quizmasters Joy Bhattacharjya, Deepanjan Deb, Barry O’Brien, Ochintya Sharma, and Anisul Haque. The event included Sports Quiz, School Quiz, Corporate Quiz, and the Open Quiz, alongside an online quiz from 24 th to 30 th November 2022.
- 2023:- Introducing Brain Jam@Campus, held across schools in Guwahati during December 2023, including Maharishi Vidya Mandir (Barsajai), Sanskriti The Gurukul, Royal Global School, Royal Global University and South Point School. Conducted by Quizmaster Ochintya Sharma, it brought the quizzing spirit to schools.
- 16thEdition (2024):- Hosted on 7 th January 2024, at the Pragjyoti ITA CentreMachkhowa, with Barry O’Brien as the quizmaster. The second edition of Brain Jam@Campus also took place in December 2024, covering schools such as SBOA Public School, Vandya International School, New Guwahati Adarsh High School, ST. Francis DE sales School and South Point School.
- 17thEdition (2025):- The latest Brain Jam Quiz Fest was held on 4 th January 2025, at the Pragjyoti ITA CentreMachkhowa, with Barry O’Brien and his daughter Raisa O’Brien as quizmasters. Supported by Priya Communications, Servo, The Assam Tribune, and more. This open Quiz celebrated the enduring legacy of Brain Jam.