New Delhi/Patna: The latest edition of the A Clue A Day (ACAD) Quad has concluded with four winners from across India recognised for their exceptional performance in the August 2025 competition.
The initiative, which delivers one clue each day to participants, attracted thousands of entries from across age groups and geographies. Contestants competed in four categories — School, Plus, Senior and Global — highlighting the wide appeal of the month-long online event.
In the School category, 1st place went to Dhairya Pandey from Don Bosco Academy, Patna, followed by Saptak Gupta from Delhi Public School, Patna, and Ayesha from BCM Arya Model Senior Secondary School, Ludhiana.
The Plus category, aimed at college students and young adults, was topped by Samruddhi Salgaonkar of Goa Dental College, with Om Kumar Jha from NIT Manipur and Shivam Kumar Jha from SDDNG Government High School, Forbesganj, securing 2nd and 3rd place.
Among senior participants, working professionals and lifelong learners vied for the top ranks. Anantakrishnan Narayanan from Pune took 1st place, ahead of R Nagendra Prasad from Bangalore and Dhirendra Tripathi from Gujarat.
The Global category, which includes international entries, was led by Chennai’s Ramakrishnan Krishnan. He was followed by Bangalore’s Harish Kamath in 2nd place and Ajeesh VM from Scranton, USA in 3rd.
Organisers praised the winners and participants for their intellectual rigour and enthusiasm, noting that the ACAD Quad has become a monthly fixture for quiz lovers across India and beyond. They said the August edition underscored the initiative’s mission to encourage curiosity, strategic thinking and lifelong learning.
