Pariksha Pe Charcha

Pariksha Pe Charcha : Recently, in a historic achievement, the Prime Minister of India's flagship initiative, Pariksha Pe Charcha, entered the Guinness World Records for the “Most people registered on a Citizen Engagement Platform in one month.” The recognition marked a record 3.53 crore registrations for the programme’s eighth edition.

• About Pariksha Pe Charcha : A unique interactive platform where Prime Minister Narendra Modi engages with students, parents, and teachers to discuss exam-related stress and tips for success.

o The 2024 edition continues the tradition of fostering a stress-free environment for students appearing in board and other exams.

o Eligibility: Open to school students of Classes 6 to 12, their parents, and teachers.

o Participation: Students can submit responses and questions (within 500 characters) for the Prime Minister.

ü Parents and teachers can take part in dedicated online activities.

• About Guinness World Records: First published in 1955 as the Guinness Book of Records.

o Conceptualized by Sir Hugh Beaver, then Managing Director of the Guinness Brewery in Ireland.

o Aimed to compile verified facts and figures about human achievements and natural phenomena.

o A team of researchers and editors was hired to collect and verify the data.

o The first edition was a huge success, with over 50,000 copies sold within just a few months.

o Over time, it became a global phenomenon, translated into multiple languages and updated annually.

o In 2000, the title was officially changed to Guinness World Records to better reflect its global scope and appeal.