Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!š Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. JAMMU: The Department of English, Government College for Women Parade Ground, in collaboration with Zerodha Varsity organized a Financial Literacy Quiz aimed at promoting awareness about personal finance, investment and responsible money management among the students. The quiz covered topics related to finance, wealth, entrepreneurship etc, mainly based on Zerodha Varsity platform and YouTube Channels.
Held in the college auditorium, the event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students across various departments with over 43 teams in the preliminary round. Six teams qualified for the final round conducted by Quizmaster Ahil supported by Ashish. The quiz tested participantsā understanding of key financial concepts. The winning team, consisting of Ojaswi Rajput, Samiyaa Sharma and Vanshika Devi, was awarded a cash prize of Rs. 12,000.
The first runner up team comprising Sonakshi Sharma, Ufra Tanveer and Vartika Sharma won Rs. 9,000 and the second runner up team consisting of Khushi Puri, Simran Chib and Rumaisa Ahmed won Rs 3,000 cash prize. The competition was conducted in multiple rounds, featuring both written and interactive segments. The preliminary round was evaluated by the teaching faculty of the college, while the final round was evaluated by representatives from Zerodha Varsity. A dedicated team of student volunteers and faculty members managed registration, technical assistance and logistics ensuring smooth coordination throughout the event.
Minalika Rajput and Riya Jamwal from GCW Parade anchored the event, while Vishnu Priya, Shreya and Nilakshi from MCMP were responsible for the photo and video coverage.
The student organizers from the Department of English were Janvi, Monika, Palak, Raghvi, Muskan, Archita, Purvi, Stanzen, Mehak, Muskan, Tania, Pallavi and Kajal. The quiz served as an engaging platform for students to gain hands-on insights into financial decision-making and economic self-reliance.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Ritu Magotra, Head of the Department of English, commended the efforts of the organizing team and highlighted the importance of financial education as an essential life skill for young learners.
Dr. Ravender Tickoo, Principal GCW Parade, reiterated that the quiz reflected the institutionās ongoing commitment to holistic learning by integrating practical financial awareness with academic growth.
