CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The 2022 East Ridge Geography Bee may have been the most competitive ERMS Bee ever, lasting until the 20th round, which has never happened before.

Detailed explanation-2: -Indian-American high schooler wins International Geography Bee World Championship. HOUSTON: Indian-American high school student Avi Goel has won the world championship at the International Geography Bee’s junior varsity division held in Berlin, Germany, last month.

Detailed explanation-3: -Within the USA, the International Geography Bee is a geography quiz competition, focusing on pure geographic knowledge. Students in the USA interested in competing in a separate competition with a focus more on applied geographic knowledge can participate in the US Geography Championships as well.

Detailed explanation-4: -The national champion will only receive a $25, 000 scholarship, second place will receive a $10, 000 scholarship, and third place will receive a $5, 000 scholarship.