NHRC, India announces the 10 winners of its online Human Rights Quiz-2026 organised ahead of its 33rd Foundation Day in collaboration with MyGov
The National Human Rights Commission has announced the 10 winners of its online ‘Human Rights Quiz-2026: Celebrating Life, Liberty, Equality and Dignity’. It was organised in collaboration with MyGov from 1st September to 10th October 2026 in the run-up to its 33rd Foundation Day. The quiz sought to engage everyone in learning about human rights, the Protection of Human Rights Act (PHRA), 1993 and the functions, powers and duties of the NHRC in promoting and protecting human rights across the country.
The 1st prize of Rs.15,000/- has been won by Ms. Aarti Mahajan. The 2nd prize of Rs.10,000/- has been won by Ms. Ritika and the 3rd prize of Rs.5,000/- has gone to Ms. Tooba Benazeer. The seven consolation prizes of Rs.2,000/- each have gone to Shri Aditya Gupta, Shri Tarun, Shri Rani Mandal, Shri Basant Kumar Mahato, Shri Likhth Kumar A and Ms. Deepika Madasu.
The quiz saw participation from all States and Union Territories (UTs) of the country. It attracted 1,67,127 views with 26,459 submissions. Out of them, most submissions were in the age group of 18-24. Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu topped the state-wise participation.
5,753 participants secured 15 out of 15 score, of which the 10 winners were decided by a draw of lots by the MyGov team as per the terms and conditions of the quiz. Participants were required to answer a maximum of 15 questions within 300 seconds.
