RBIQ in Pune

Reserve Bank of India (RBI), CAB, Pune conducted an Inter-School Quiz (RBIQ) on October 31, 2012 from 09.00 am to 12.30 pm at MES Auditorium, Maharashtra Education Society, Bal Shikshan Mandir Campus, 131, Mayur Colony, Near HDFC Bank, Kothrud, Pune-411038. The Quiz was conducted with a view to create awareness and interest about the history and role of RBI, other banking and financial institutions, economics, current affairs, personalities and events that have contributed to the growth and progress of India over the years.

2. RBIQ was informative and educational and helped build a connect between RBI and the young student community to achieve dissemination of financial literacy.

3. The Quiz was conducted by popular quizmaster Mr Ryan Shaw. This Quiz was for students studying in IX, X, XI & XII standards of schools located in Pune City. 51 schools participated from across the city. The following school team emerged as winner team from Pune Centre and will participate in Zonal Final round of RBIQ:

Winning team name: Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1, Lohegaon, Pune

Student Name: 1. Ankit Kumar, Class XI

2. Avinash Parte, Class XI

Inaugural Address was given by Shri B S Awari, District Education Officer

Prizes to the winning teams were given by Lieutenant Colonel Shashikant Jadhav, Commanding Officer, 3 Mah Armd Sqn NCC Pune.