Quiz-A-Thon (Day-2 by BEC-IEEE SIGHT Affinity Group)

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Introduction:

The BEC-IEEE Special Interest Group on Humanitarian Technology (SIGHT) Affinity Group (SBA35261) organized Day 2 of the Quiz-A-Thon series on 8th October 2025. The Quiz-A-Thon is a 12-day online technical quiz series conducted by various IEEE societies and affinity groups under the BEC-IEEE Student Branch. Each quiz is designed around the respective society’s or affinity group’s theme to enhance domain-specific learning and student engagement.

Objectives:

• To spread awareness about using technology for social good.
• To inspire students to find innovative solutions for community needs.
• To encourage participation in humanitarian-focused technical activities.
• To build teamwork, learning, and social responsibility among members.
• To promote sustainable and inclusive development through engineering.

Brief Description:

The Day 2 Quiz-A-Thon was organized by the BEC-IEEE SIGHT Affinity Group on 8th October 2025 from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM via the Unstop platform. The quiz aimed to promote awareness about humanitarian technologies and social impact initiatives aligned with IEEE SIGHT’s mission. It featured multiple-choice questions that tested participants’ understanding of IEEE humanitarian activities, technical knowledge, and applications of technology for community development.

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students across various branches, fostering learning, engagement, and curiosity about the role of engineering in addressing real-world challenges. The quiz successfully motivated participants to explore how technology and innovation can be leveraged for the betterment of society, resonating with the core vision and values of IEEE SIGHT.

Conclusion:

The BEC-IEEE SIGHT Affinity Group successfully conducted Day 2 of the Quiz-A-Thon series, effectively promoting IEEE SIGHT’s mission of applying technology for societal benefit. The quiz encouraged participants to connect technical knowledge with humanitarian values and inspired awareness toward technology-driven social impact, emphasizing the importance of using innovation for the greater good.