The Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, will host the Semi-Finals and Grand Finale of THINQ 25 – The Indian Navy Quiz, on November 4th and 5th, 2025. The quiz is themed “MAHASAGAR”, celebrating India's maritime heritage and oceanic identity. 16 schools representing four zones (North, South, East, and West) have qualified for the semi-final phase. These 32 Semi-finalists will compete for the THINQ 25 Trophy. The Semi-Finals and Finals will be live-streamed on the Indian Navy's official YouTube and Facebook pages. Release ID: 2186215. The visitor counter is at 321.
Key Entities Referenced
THINQ 25 – The Indian Navy Quiz: A national quiz competition conducted by the Indian Navy focused on maritime awareness.
Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala: The location where the semi-finals and grand finale of the quiz are held.
Ministry of Defence: The government ministry under which the Indian Navy falls and which is releasing the information.
Indian Navy: The organizer of the quiz and the primary entity promoting maritime awareness.
MAHASAGAR: The theme of THINQ 25, symbolizing India's connection to the oceans.
Ministry of Defence
CURTAIN RAISER SEMIFINALS AND FINALS
OF INDIAN NAVY QUIZ THINQ 2025
Posted On: 04 NOV 2025 2:58PM by PIB Delhi
The Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, is all set to host the Semi-Finals and Grand Finale
of THINQ 25 – The Indian Navy Quiz, on 04 & 05 Nov 2025.
This year’s edition of the quiz is themed “MAHASAGAR”, symbolising India’s timeless connect with
the oceans and celebrating the nation’s maritime heritage, strategic vision, and oceanic identity, the
THINQ 25 reflects the Indian Navy’s enduring spirit of exploration, excellence, and commitment to
nurturing maritime awareness among the youth.
Following a series of regional rounds conducted across the country, 16 schools (Cambridge Court
High School - Jaipur, Jayshree Periwal High School - Jaipur, Subodh Public School - Jaipur, Padma
Seshadri Bala Bhavan Senior Secondary School – Chennai , Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School
– Chennai, DAV Public School Unit - 8 – Bhubaneswar , Santragachi Kedarnath Institution – West
Bengal, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan - Kannur, K L International School – Meerut , Dewan Public School
– Meerut , Sainik School - Kodagu, Dr Virendra Swarup Education Centre - Kanpur, St. Anthony’s
Senior Secondary School - Udaipur, Spring Dale Senior School - Amritsar, PM Shri JNV -
Samastipur, Shiksha Niketan – Jharkhand) representing four zones — North, South, East, and
West — have qualified for the semi-final phase. These 32 Semi-finalists will compete for the
prestigious THINQ 25 Trophy, showcasing exceptional intellect, teamwork, and knowledge.
Aimed at “Charting India’s Maritime Mindscape,” THINQ 25 seeks to ignite curiosity and
awareness among students about India’s maritime traditions, contemporary naval power, and the
importance of the seas in shaping the nation’s destiny.
The Semi-Finals and Finals will be live-streamed on the Indian Navy’s official YouTube and
Facebook pages, allowing audiences across the country to experience the excitement and spirit of
competition live from the Indian Naval Academy located at Ezhimala in Kerala.
THINQ 25 stands as a flagship initiative of the Indian Navy to engage, educate, and inspire young
minds — steering them toward a deeper appreciation of India’s maritime domain and its vital role in
the nation’s future.****
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