Indian Naval Academy to host THINQ 25 semi-finals and grand finale at Ezhimala
The Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, is preparing to host the Semi-Finals and Grand Finale of THINQ 25 – The Indian Navy Quiz on November 4 and 5, 2025. Christened “MAHASAGAR”, this year’s edition reflects India’s rich maritime heritage, strategic foresight, and ever-growing bonding with the seas — truly epitomizing the never-ending quest of the Navy for excellence and exploration.
A National Celebration of Maritime Knowledge
16 Schools from across the country, representing India's North, South, East, and West Zones, have made their way to the semifinals after a string of grueling regional rounds. A total of 32 semifinalists will vie for the coveted THINQ 25 Trophy on the basis of displaying intellect, teamwork, and quick thinking.
Qualified Schools:
North Zone: Cambridge Court High School, Jaipur; Jayshree Periwal High School, Jaipur; Subodh Public School, Jaipur; K.L. International School, Meerut; Dewan Public School, Meerut; St. Anthony’s Senior Secondary School, Udaipur
South Zone: Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan Senior Secondary School, Chennai, Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School, Chennai, Sainik School, Kodagu, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Kannur
East Zone: DAV Public School Unit-8 (Bhubaneswar), Santragachi Kedarnath Institution (West Bengal), Shiksha Niketan (Jharkhand), PM Shri JNV (Samastipur)
West Zone: Dr. Virendra Swarup Education Center (Kanpur), Spring Dale Senior School (Amritsar)
Charting India's Maritime Mindscape
Under the overarching theme "Charting India's Maritime Mindscape", THINQ 25 aims at sparking maritime curiosity among students and at the same time creating awareness about India's naval strength, seafaring history, and the importance of the oceans vis-à-vis national development and security. The quiz reflects the commitment of the Indian Navy to engage, educate, and empower young minds towards the nation's maritime identity.
Live from the Shores of Ezhimala
The Semi-Finals and Grand Finale will be live-streamed on the official YouTube and Facebook pages of the Indian Navy, thus allowing audiences across the country—students, educators, and citizens alike—to experience the excitement of the event from the beautiful campus of the Indian Naval Academy in Kerala.
A Flagship Youth Outreach of the Indian Navy THINQ 25 thus remains one of the most dynamic youth-engagement exercises of the Indian Navy, smoothly blending knowledge, curiosity, and patriotism. Beyond competition, it serves as a platform to cultivate a generation that values maritime consciousness, honors India’s oceanic legacy, and envisions the nation as a global maritime power in the years ahead.
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