# Culture Ministry closes 2026 quiz on Partition horrors remembrance

2026-09-27T23:41:25+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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The Ministry of Culture, with MyGov, has closed the National Quiz on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day 2026, aimed at educating citizens on Partition history and its human toll. The quiz ran online, inviting participants to reflect on remembrance and social harmony. No further rounds or entry extensions have been announced. The ministry will publish results and winner details on the MyGov platform in due course.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

August 14 has been observed as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day since 2021, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced it to honour those affected by the 1947 Partition. The Ministry of Culture typically runs a series of digital engagement programmes around this date, and the quiz is one of the most accessible. Winners of previous editions received certificates and sometimes cash prizes, though the ministry has not yet disclosed the award details for 2026. Over 2,000 participants took the quiz in 2025. The closure announcement signals that results and winner lists should be published on MyGov in the coming weeks.

## Coverage

- mygov.in <https://www.mygov.in/blog/closure-announcement-national-quiz-partition-horrors-remembrance-day-2026>

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